Personal Log #18 - [Action - All Day]

[spohkh]

The Dome:

[One of the simulator doors is wide open for anyone to see inside, and for the most part, the room is empty... except for a tv, and a large couch; the back of which is facing the door. For anyone who knows the Vulcan well, they'll recognize the cap of neat, black hair sticking above the back of the couch. What will seem odd though are the sounds coming from the room...

...sounds, for those who would recognize them, that resemble something like video games from the mid eighties to early nineties.

If anyone dares to venture into the room and walks around the couch, they'll see the floor littered with games for the various consoles set up by the tv. Currently, Spock is engrossed with Super Mario Bros for the SNES, his eyebrows and mouth fixated in a scary looking frown as he navigates through the levels.]



[ooc: Spock has been gone for just about two weeks, and is now suffering under a inconvenient effect: he's addicted to video games. For those who would like to jump in on this, there are extra controllers. *hint hint*
Also, it's good to be back~ /hugs everyone/]

Comments

[Action]

[innerdragon]

That's true.

[And while Spock is busy with putting in another game, something catches Lance's eye. He then leans over and pulls out a copy of Pokemon Stadium and just... stares.]

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[spohkh]

[Spock pauses when he sees Lance still...]

Is there something that caught your interest? Would you care to play that game instead?
[The Vulcan wondered if the other man was okay.]

[Action]

[innerdragon]

Would you mind? I... haven't seen this one before.

[Mind=Blown.]

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[spohkh]

[Spock quirks an eyebrow, his hand stilling before he puts the game into the console.]

You seem to be having an unexpected reaction. Are you feeling well?

[Action]

[innerdragon]

[Lance blinks out of his stupor and looks at Spock a little sheepishly.]

You make it sound like an allergy. I'm fine. Let's play!

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[spohkh]

[The Vulcan gives Lance one more assessing look before turning once more to the game. The start-up screen appears, and they're given an option of various mini-games.]

Would you prefer to go to the Battle Arena?

[This should probably seem more surreal, considering the situation. Where's Kirk when you need him?]

[Action]

[innerdragon]

[Lance stares for a moment as several familiar species of Pokemon flash across the screen. But he nods at Spock's question.]

Yes, let's do that.

[Spock has the player 1 control after all and is pretty much in charge of navigating the menus.]

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[spohkh]

[The selection is made, and it comes down to Lance's turn to choose his Pokemon.]

Do you have a preference?

[Action]

[innerdragon]

[By pressing start, Lance activates his ability to choose his Pokemon.]

I do actually.

[And with that he begins to select them in short order. Dragonair, Dragonite, Charizard, Gyarados, Aerodactyl... uh... uuuh. Lapras.

He then looks to Spock and waits for him to choose his six.]

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[spohkh]

[Twenty minutes later has Spock frowning at the screen as Lance wipes the floor with him....

The Vulcan may or may not be a sore loser.]

Impressive strategy. You have played this game before?

[Action]

[innerdragon]

[Lance is looking pretty pleased with himself too.]

Well... not exactly. In my world we kind of... do this in real life.

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[spohkh]

[Spock looks over at Lance incredulously.]

Is this game accurate to your experiences?
[He couldn't even begin to imagine that it was closer to the real thing.]

[Action]

[innerdragon]

[Lance looks back with a little grin.]

Well... as accurate as a video game can be I suppose.

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[spohkh]

[Spock looks at the screen, then back at Lance.]

These creatures, these 'pokemon' exist where you are from?

[Action]

[innerdragon]

That's right. I have three of them with me.

[Lance then reaches down to his side and holds up three small red and white spheres that Spock would undoubtedly recognize from the game.]

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[spohkh]

[Something twitched in Spock's mind. Normally, he would be all over this, wanting to see these pokemon and ask all the questions.
But the affect that he was under wouldn't let him.
Instead, he gave an interesting nod, and turned back to the tv.]

Shall we continue?

[He hated himself just a little bit in that moment.]

[Action]

[innerdragon]

[Since he doesn't actually know Spock, Lance doesn't think anything of it.]

Sure. Think you can beat me this time?

[A little grin as he starts up the next game.]

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[spohkh]

[Twenty minutes later finds Spock once more frowning at the screen as Lance's team dances in victory.]

It would seem that I need to adjust my strategy....

[Again dammit!]

[Action]

[innerdragon]

[Lance is actually starting to feel a little bad, and looks over at Spock.]

Want a few pointers?

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[spohkh]

[Don't feel bad, Spock's just competitive.]

Is there a more logical way to predict which pokemon you are going to use first?
[Lance was intuitive... he had to recognize that at least.]

[Action]

[innerdragon]

... Logical?

[He scratches his head and thinks for a moment.]

Well, no, not really. Unless you're a psychic or are just that good at predicting. That's part of what makes battles challenging. You never know what the other trainer will send out next.

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[spohkh]

[Spock's curious nature won out in the end, and he finally lowers the controller, giving his full attention to Lance.]

Have you ever lost a match, in real life?

[Action]

[innerdragon]

Many times, though not as often these days. I'm a master Pokemon trainer in my world. As champion of my league, other trainers come to challenge me.

[So don't feel bad, Spock. A lot of people have lost to Lance.]

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[spohkh]

[Whatever spell Spock seems to have been under seems to loosen as he regards Lance.]

It would take the complete cooperation from your pokemon to win you these matches, yes? They must... respect you.
[The Vulcan wondered how they were treated.]

[Action]

[innerdragon]

Right.

[Lance nods, considering Spock for a moment and the sudden interest.]

We trainers, those of us who do it properly, take a great deal of time building out relationships with our Pokemon.