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"Because you are running." Merwin says with smug knowledge and a wolfish grin.
At Knife's last comment it turns to a snarl, hackles raising along his back as he send a warning lick of flame the Bisharp's way. "Ask your burns if I have maintained!"
Loss or not, Merwin knew that Inferno had hit, and a successful Inferno always resulted in a Burn. He'll take pride in Knife having that sting to remind him until he is healed.
"I would ask your HP, but it's gone." Knife responded, cuttingly. The burn hurt, but it was just that; a burn. He was still the victor here, regardless of his state afterwards.
"Your trainer runs. Isn't that why you are here as well? My trainer at least showed his blade and stabbed at the hand over him before he left." Knife had always respected Walter's willingness to injure himself, in training or in those moods of his. Striking back against Team Rocket had also impressed him, especially as he knew Walter had physically attacked researchers who tried to stop him from breaking Alessa's cage.
"Mine survives." He works on trying to shift his body weight so he's not completely slumped on the ground. If he can get himself to sit he'll feel better. "She's let me wet my fangs on plenty of throats since we got here."
"As does mine." Knife watched him struggle for a moment before stepping over and sitting, legs crossed. They had easy visibility if any other challenger approached. He set his jaw with a slight hiss - damn burn.
"Throats of Pokemon or people?" He was curious. Knife himself had little problem in attacking humans. And to his pride, his trainer had little issue in bloodying his hands either, judging by the fight he'd had in Goldenrod.
He takes umbrage with being stepped over, snapping at Knife's feet as he does before making another effort to move. His injuries protest as he finally manages to put enough strength in his front legs to push his head and torso up off the ground.
"Both. But more people." While the majority Diana's Pokemon were more than willing to get into battles with the Rocket members, sometimes it was deemed necessary for Diana's saftey that the Trainer themselves be on the receiving end.
While Diana has a few Pokemon who were fine outright attacking humans, Merwin was the one most comfortable (and also seemed to take pleasure from it). Though Lana had requested he try to do it out of sight of Diana for the most part. Again, Merwin didn't mind. There was a thrill in chasing down a terrified human.
There's definitely a gleam in Knife's eyes as he sat with him. "Good. I've dealt with some as well. But I have to get them, otherwise the Luxray attacks them first." It's become a friendly competition between them in a sense. He and Chaos were keeping a tally.
"They're such weak things. I don't know how they survive." His long tongue licks along his lips. "Fun to tear apart though."
At the mention of a Luxray his ears flatten, having his own attention hogging Luxray to compete with. "Overgrown cat." He shouldn't complain though, Caine was one of his more interesting sparring partners.
"She's better than others." Like the Audino who insisted that Walter 'shouldn't hurt himelf'. He always rolled his eyes at her when she talked like that. Walter was fine! He was merely toughening himself, and showing that he wasn't afraid of a little pain either.
"But yes, the humans are weak. It's a relief to have my trainer choose his own path now."
Merwin would shrug but his body isn't built for that kind of gesture so instead he tilts his head slightly. "The expense of a pack, disagreeable pack mates."
Though it would be argued Merwin was the most disagreeable in the pack, he would of course counter than those too weak to pull their own weight were the disagreeable ones.
"No. We do not have a destination yet. But I know he plans to collect all the badges, and face the Elite 4." Knife didn't know where they would set their roots again. But it didn't concern him. He was merely satisfied that Walter was out to prove his strength. Maybe they'll end up destroying another building.
Merwin huffs a cloud of smoke in approval. "That's a good plan."
He's feeling stable enough on his feet now to sit up properly and scratch at his ear. "We're wandering right now. I don't know if there's a bigger plan. But we've been fighting more, which is good."
"Perhaps a plan will arise for her soon." It didn't seem wise, to travel without a motive. But Knife preferred plans and forethought to mindless wandering. It was being reckless and stubborn that had lead to him being captured by Walter, and while he saw it as a folly now he could recognise that it had brought him to a good Trainer.
"Do you know if you will stay here for long? I could use a like-minded sparring partner again."
"Maybe, it doesn't really matter." Merwin was less concerned. So long as he was able to keep fighting, he didn't care how or why it happened.
"She came to see your trainer, so I suppose until he leaves." He flicks his long, whip-like tail in interest. "Sparring again would be fun." Certainly a better way to pass the time than listening to Joy prattle on.
"We reside near here." He'll be waiting to see Merwin each day now. He doubted anyone cared if he insisted on picking up extra guard shifts. The only issue would be if Walter needed him, but that would give him more focused training as well so it wasn't a problem really.
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At Knife's last comment it turns to a snarl, hackles raising along his back as he send a warning lick of flame the Bisharp's way. "Ask your burns if I have maintained!"
Loss or not, Merwin knew that Inferno had hit, and a successful Inferno always resulted in a Burn. He'll take pride in Knife having that sting to remind him until he is healed.
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"Your trainer runs. Isn't that why you are here as well? My trainer at least showed his blade and stabbed at the hand over him before he left." Knife had always respected Walter's willingness to injure himself, in training or in those moods of his. Striking back against Team Rocket had also impressed him, especially as he knew Walter had physically attacked researchers who tried to stop him from breaking Alessa's cage.
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"Mine survives." He works on trying to shift his body weight so he's not completely slumped on the ground. If he can get himself to sit he'll feel better. "She's let me wet my fangs on plenty of throats since we got here."
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"Throats of Pokemon or people?" He was curious. Knife himself had little problem in attacking humans. And to his pride, his trainer had little issue in bloodying his hands either, judging by the fight he'd had in Goldenrod.
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"Both. But more people." While the majority Diana's Pokemon were more than willing to get into battles with the Rocket members, sometimes it was deemed necessary for Diana's saftey that the Trainer themselves be on the receiving end.
While Diana has a few Pokemon who were fine outright attacking humans, Merwin was the one most comfortable (and also seemed to take pleasure from it). Though Lana had requested he try to do it out of sight of Diana for the most part. Again, Merwin didn't mind. There was a thrill in chasing down a terrified human.
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At the mention of a Luxray his ears flatten, having his own attention hogging Luxray to compete with. "Overgrown cat." He shouldn't complain though, Caine was one of his more interesting sparring partners.
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"But yes, the humans are weak. It's a relief to have my trainer choose his own path now."
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Though it would be argued Merwin was the most disagreeable in the pack, he would of course counter than those too weak to pull their own weight were the disagreeable ones.
"Do you know where he means to go?"
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He focused on Merwin however. "And your trainer?"
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He's feeling stable enough on his feet now to sit up properly and scratch at his ear. "We're wandering right now. I don't know if there's a bigger plan. But we've been fighting more, which is good."
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"Do you know if you will stay here for long? I could use a like-minded sparring partner again."
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"She came to see your trainer, so I suppose until he leaves." He flicks his long, whip-like tail in interest. "Sparring again would be fun." Certainly a better way to pass the time than listening to Joy prattle on.
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