Unite Synchornization

[moveslikestrider]

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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[moveslikestrider]

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?

[shippingmath]

[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.

[moveslikestrider]

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.]

[shippingmath]

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.]

[moveslikestrider]

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.]

[shippingmath]

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

[moveslikestrider]

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

[shippingmath]

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

[moveslikestrider]

[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.

[shippingmath]

[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.]

[moveslikestrider]

[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.]