Unite Synchornization

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Who: Dave Strider and Dirk Strider
Where: Azalea Town
When: The third of February
Summary: The Striders reunite.
Rating: pg? Idk right now.
Log:

[Months ago, Dave would have said he didn't even have a chance to catch his breath before the universe slammed a new problem down. Or a new twist to the long and winding tale that is Sburb. In truth, a lot of this is complaints about dream bubbles and the ante being cranked viciously upwards. He'd seen Dirk once clad in the Derse pjs back then. He'd only talked briefly with him face to face when Dirk took up residence in the house at Goldenrod. Little conversations over the network.

He missed Dirk just like he misses Bro. They're not the same guy because they grew up differently, but, they're just family. His dad brothers.

Dave leans back on his heels and shoots Dirk a quick text to tell him where to meet up with him. The edge of the forest seems like a good spot. It would keep their voices from carrying when they slammed down some sick beats or something. Lady B shifts on her hooves at his side and he gives her a reassuring pat. It will be cool. Everything is going to go fine.]

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[It doesn't take Dirk long to see the text and make his way out to where Dave is waiting. When he arrives, he's following his Murkrow, Kuro, over toward Dave- apparently he had the pokemon take a look around for him.

When he walks up, he's got his hands casually in his pockets.]

'Sup, bro?

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[Nicki is perched Dave's shoulder. He just can't walk around without one of his buddies out and about. Dave has his hands in his pockets and he lifts a hand when Dirk approaches.] Hey.

Not much, just hanging out. Got an idea while I was waiting. Since your Ponyta is close to evolving. I can show you with Lady B how to train your buddy to let you ride. Y, n, mfy?

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[Dirk doesn't bother taking his hands out of his pockets, he just casually nods a greeting.]

Hfy, mfy. Want I should bring him out now? I've been training him for the next gym, anyway.

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Yeah, bring him out. [Dave whistles sharply and Lady B comes trotting out of the woods with a swish of her tail. She comes right up to her trainer and dips her head down to nudge his shoulder.] B can help keep him calm if he gets nervous.

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You got it.

[Dirk whistles Kuro down out of the air, first, then returns the Murkrow to his pokeball. He doesn't need Diva getting spooked before they've even begun, after all. Next, he calls out Diva himself, who immediately trots up to Lady B.]

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[Lady B observes Diva as he approaches and dips her head down. Greetings, she breathes as Dave steps back to let them get used to each other. He'd figured the two needed to meet first and Lady B is majestic, which is weird considering who she hangs out with.]

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[And Diva, on the other hand, is pretty unimpressive, despite his dazzling name. It isn't particularly that he isn't a good example of a Ponyta, considering he's a well-bred one, it's more the way he carries himself. He has a perpetual slump if ever one were possible for a quadruped. Hi, he says back, just the slightest bit intimidated.

Dirk, on the other hand, just stays where he is, watching interestedly.]

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[Relax, it won't be long before you evolve and you'll look just like I do. B assures him as she raises her head and shifts slightly to one side, tail swaying. I was told to teach you how to bear the weight of a person. You might want to straighten up a little. It could hurt your back if you don't.

She looks to Dirk noting the resemblance between him and Dave, then back down at Diva. When you're ready we'll go to the clearing a little ways into the forest..]

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[Diva sighs, but after a moment, he straightens up, just as B asked. Dirk, from the background, nods approval at Lady B.]

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[To Dave this reminds him of those times teachers told him to straighten up and focus. Really all the shit they were teaching was so boring. Lady B nods to Dirk then looks to Dave who steps towards the forest. She follows him without another word.

The clearing they've picked is not too far inside. It's within running distance of the forest's edge. It's wide and flat, with a little bit of shading from the tree limbs high over their heads. Dave trots over to a stone jutting up out of the ground and hops onto it.] For a while and probably not till he evolves to Rapidash, you're going to have to start with a blanket on his back. Followed by a pack as he gets to weight.

Oh and when you first slip on. Be prepared for him to flip out a little. [He shoots Lady B a look and she snorts at him. Not her fault he surprised her.] Make sure he knows for a fact what you're about to do. [Another look passing between trainer and flaming unicorn. Hers amused and his fairly unimpressed.]

I know you know that, but never hurts to repeat it.

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Reiterating is fine.

[He does mostly know all of it, already, because he is, to put it lightly, obsessed with horses. He follows into the clearing, but he doesn't pick a rock to sit on like Dave. Instead, he just stands around, arms folded.]

But yeah, I knew that shit already. Even if I didn't it would be a good idea with him.

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And it might ease his mind to know that. I talked a lot to Lady B the whole time I worked with her. [He digs the blanket he used to use out of his pack. It's a tan thing that has a little weight to it but not much.]

You probably know a lot more about this stuff than I do. I just asked fellow Rapidash trainers a lot of questions and did some research myself. [Dave pushes himself up and walks over to Dirk with the blanket tucked under his arm.] Think he's ready to start?

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[It will be a very practical application of the Strider rambling genes. In the meantime, Dirk takes the blanket and moves up on Diva, resting a hand on the pokemon's neck before actually beginning to set the blanket on his back.]

Now's as good a time as any. Can't let him work himself up.

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Exactly. He needs to relax and trust you to steer him right. Which let's be honest, you'll do that without a problem. So long as he has faith, he'll be alright. [He sets a hand on Lady B's back, pulling out his spare blanket and setting it over her back.]

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It's not faith in me he needs. [And here's where a "trust in the me the trusts in you" line goes, but that's pretty much implied.

In the meantime, he stands by Diva's neck so that he can be seen, and pets the ponyta's neck, moving his hand down towards Diva's back so that the horse pokemon isn't startled by a sudden hand on its back.]

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Then what does he need? [He just wants to hear you say it.

Lady B shifts to watch Dirk and Diva's progress. Her strength as a partner is she always ensures anyone she works with has someone (or in this case some pokemon) they can rely on.]

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Faith in his own damn ability. Or in my ability to test his limits. Which, surprise surprise, does require taking himself seriously.

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Wait. Are you telling me you have a flaming pony with confidence issues? [How the fuck does that work?]

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Basically. [Dirk pats Diva on the nose. Diva just looks kind of affronted. It's true, though. He doesn't even protest.]

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[He thinks about that for a moment then steps over to Diva to look him in the eye. As if trying to make sure the pokemon knows he's kindred he takes off his shades and his red eyes come into view.] Well. We'll just have to teach you that you can do whatever you set your mind to.

That's from one red-eyed dude to another dude with red eyes.

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[It's not the easiest thing for a horse to look someone straight in the eye, but from the way Diva goes still, it's pretty obvious that he's looking back.

Finally, Diva nods, and neighs an affirmative. He definitely looks more up to the task, though it's questionable how long that determination will last.]

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[He takes a step back and slides his shades back on. Dave nods to Lady B then turns to Dirk.] Ok. Let's do this thing.

[It really isn't that big of a deal, but Dave knows to someone lacking confidence any little thing is. He whistles to his pokemon and they both start walking towards the treeline. He's got a hand on her and she snorts when he signals for her to stop.]