"It is possible," he says, voice lowered as they are creeping near its territory. "But if that is the case, you will be in a particularly good position to defeat it, with Litten."
"I'm not." But he doesn't elaborate, instead pointing over a snow drift where the head of a towering Abomasnow can be seen, peering around after hearing Vicious's voice. It is trying to find him.
[Vicious doesn't seem concerned with the potential for flames very near his face. Which maybe he should be, since Litten's run of luck is petering a little bit, with a modest roll of 8.]
Litten does let out a Flamethrower from this perch, but it doesn't take the powerful Abomasnow down. Litten got cocky too, and panics now that Abomasnow is still reaching out to attack him. He leaps off of Vicious's head so that Vicious doesn't get caught up in the attack, but Abomasnow's Rock Smash savagely slams Litten down towards the ground from midair, cracking the ice from the impact. Litten will get up to make a comeback soon, but for now he's dealing with actually being hurt for once.
[Vicious takes a half step forward in alarm. He kind of wants to just take out the Abomasnow himself, but he doesn't remember how to do that and gets the feeling it's a bad idea.
The other Pokemon clinging onto you press closer against you, trying to keep you further away from the action. They can tell, too, that Litten still has fight left in him. Litten sways to his feet and uses another Flamethrower, more vibrant than before, and taking Abomasnow out completely. It collapses with a thud onto the snow and ice.
Litten meows triumphantly, turning around to celebrate with you and the rest of your new crew. The Shadow doesn't seem to care much, continuing on down the path.
[Vicious watches Litten more carefully this time, too, to see if he's showing any signs of difficulty. Though he still gives a wild grin and yells encouragement:]
LITTEN STRONG. And he's gained another level! Who cares if you take damage when you have levels!! The Snovers surrender instantly when exposed to the heat of Litten's flames. Vicious and Litten are even more powerful than their former alpha... You could recruit them, even though you are running out of places to put Pokemon.
[He has to put down the non-alpha Sneasel to have a free hand to take it. He does not throw it immediately, instead tossing it up in the air a few times as he turns back to the Snovers]
You guys can come along too, if ya want, but it's gettin' crowded, so you'd have to either walk or go in a ball for now. Whaddaya say?
Snover shrinks to go in the old-fashioned Pokeball, which clanks shut and shakes briefly. When successful, a little firework goes off from the Pokeball. Congratulations!
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[Vicious sounds very proud of himself for having learned something. He does not take the cue to also lower his voice.]
Guess you're lucky I decided to help ya out!
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Abomasnow has located them both now, and is barreling over to attack them. The Shadow is unconcerned, staying still and continuing to point it out.
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[Vicious had assumed Ingo knew him from context, but that's still something to note.
He turns to the Abomasnow casually.]
You're up for it, right, Litten?
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Even though he has a -1 from the alpha he has a massive +4 otherwise in this situation, so you can roll 2d6+3 for Litten's daring maneuver.
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[Vicious takes a half step forward in alarm. He kind of wants to just take out the Abomasnow himself, but he doesn't remember how to do that and gets the feeling it's a bad idea.
He kicks a chunk of ice at the Abomasnow anyway.]
—He got a lucky hit! You can still get 'im!!
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For the few seconds until Litten wins. Then he leaps forward again more enthusiastically.]
Yeah!! That's the stuff!
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[Vicious bends down for Litten to jump back on top of his head and then turns to follow the Shadow.]
Ya think they came this way, then?
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Litten makes a low mrrt, annoyed at the Shadow again. The Shadow gestures back where they came from.
"Any materials to be collected were already collected down this path. Only now are they beginning to appear again."
And also, Snovers who are aggravated at their alpha being taken out are appearing. There are two of them acting hostile!
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[Vicious vaguely recalls learning what that word means? And it feels wrong for this context.]
...Don't have to be dependin' on something for it to be nice, y'know.
[But okay there are more enemies now]
Ya up for more, Litten? Looks like these guys wanna play too.
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The roll is 2d6+3 again, but there are two of them! You will have to roll successfully for both.
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Yeah, you got it. Those little ones are nothin'!
[I rolled...... a 10 and a 14. Litten strong]
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Hey, how do those ball things work again?
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You guys can come along too, if ya want, but it's gettin' crowded, so you'd have to either walk or go in a ball for now. Whaddaya say?
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Awright then! Here we go!
[He tosses the Pokeball at one of them.]
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The Shadow will offer another Pokeball.
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