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[thinkimsuperman]

[Douglas is sitting on the front steps of the Goldenrod Gym. Sheldon is beside him, currently pigging out on berries from the basket he's been collecting them in]

So I uh... apparently lost my first battle. [there's a chuckle]

Anybody got any tips so I could do better next time? [he shrugs] Or maybe I'm just not cut out for this kinda thing? I dunno.

And Heather, I'm a city now. So you can stop worryin' so much. I'll be fine. [he smiles]

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[tower-trapped.livejournal.com]

You tried to battle a gym leader?

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[foolishwren]

Your first ba-- ... dude, you tried to fight the Gym Leader THERE?

_{[After never battling before?!]}

You gotta take it slower, man!

_{[... Whoa. WHOA. HEATHER is trying to tell DOUGLAS to take things slower? STRAP ON THOSE ICE SKATES AND HOP IN THE HANDBASKET!]}

[seasalttwilight.livejournal.com]

Was it because of levels, or type matchups? Battling's a lot more than just charging in and hoping for the best.

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[tapestodiane]

_{[Oh hey, it's lawbuddy!]}

Looks like you took on more than you could chew, Detective. My tip: don't go for the gyms first.

_{[Is he a little amused? Yep, but kindly so.]}

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[show_my_cannons]

... I thought we were supposed to fight the cities in order.

[seikaprez.livejournal.com]

.....Your first battle was against a gym leader?!

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[thinkimsuperman.livejournal.com]

I didn't uh... plan on it. It was an accident.

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[thinkimsuperman.livejournal.com]

I didn't wanna battle. Didn't even know it was a gym. Just sorta wandered in and the battle started without any warnin' or anything.

I gotta say it was sure a surprise.

[thinkimsuperman.livejournal.com]

I didn't plan to battle. I just sorta wandered in and it started somehow. Think I ended up fighting somebody else's battle they were about to start or somethin'.

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[thinkimsuperman.livejournal.com]

[Douglas loves you, lawlbuddy]

I didn't uh... realize it was a gym. I thought it was an inn, and I wandered in hopin' to rent a room or somethin'. And then the battle started.

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[thinkimsuperman.livejournal.com]

I wasn't plannin' on a fight. I thought I was in an inn and then... a battle just sorta started up.

[way to be observant, Doug]

[thinkimsuperman.livejournal.com]

I didn't mean to battle. I just sorta wandered in thinkin' it was an inn and it... started.

[he looks embarrassed]

[show_my_cannons]

You... thought you were at an inn?

[thinkimsuperman.livejournal.com]

[he sighs]

I was tired. Guess I wasn't really payin' attention.

[he shrugs slightly]

Guess that's what I get for not readin' signs.

[show_my_cannons]

Oh. Well.

Probably should start doing that.

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[tower-trapped.livejournal.com]

An accident?

[seasalttwilight.livejournal.com]

Yeah...usually if you go into a gym or something, that's the expectation. Most trainers think if you make eye contact, it's on.

[seikaprez.livejournal.com]

So... they forced you to battle? [ So harsh... ]

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[tapestodiane]

Ouch.

_{[That's a sympathethic wince right there. Sounds like you probably were had.]}

I hope you didn't get too beaten up. If memory serves the Inn should be down the street to your left.

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[foolishwren]

_{[Bringing a hand up to her forehead, Heather rolls her eyes.]}

Sheesh... do I have to get you some glasses for Christmas or what?

Anyway... be more careful from now on, okay?

... And when you ARE strong enough, bring some earplugs if you try to fight that Gym Leader again. Just trust me on that one.

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[thinkimsuperman.livejournal.com]

Well, I went in there thinkin' it was an inn. Guess I didn't read the sign.

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[thinkimsuperman.livejournal.com]

Hey, if there's one part of me that's not failin' yet, it's my eyes.

Sure, I'll be careful. You don't have to worry about me, okay?

[and then he chuckles]

Whadaya mean by that?

[thinkimsuperman.livejournal.com]

Well. Guess I'm gonna have to watch my back from now on, huh?

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[thinkimsuperman.livejournal.com]

Yeah, guess I should really be more observant. Seems like a good idea around here.

[he shakes his head]

Naw, I'm okay. It wasn't much of a battle. Sheldon just kinda retreated into his shell and stayed there.

Thanks. I'll have to go find the right building this time.

[he laughs self-deprecatingly]

[thinkimsuperman.livejournal.com]

Guess it's one of those life lessons.

Never too old to learn somethin'.

[thinkimsuperman.livejournal.com]

I dunno if I'd say 'forced'. More like it just kinda happened.