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smashacademy2012-07-08 08:03 pm
vaporjets) wrote in smashacademy2012-07-08 08:03 pm
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All this idle time had made an old Pokemon itching to do something. Anybody want a swimming lesson down at the pool? Or just come and keep me company, but I know you'd all like a lesson.[Either way, the Vaporeon can be found messing around at said pool, making waves now and then but mostly just swimming around and keeping himself strong and used to the water. The lack of it around campus is very unnatural. He needs to get someone to make a miniature pool in his room. Or maybe a fountain.
Jet also may or may not have made a slide out of ice that he's thoroughly enjoying launching off of and into the deeper parts of the pool. Running around is not advisable due to the cold, wet and occasionally frosted ground]
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He said he would consider visiting, but it was obvious Sonic was still completely unsure of getting anywhere near Jet.
Given a minute or two, though, he starts to gradually make his way closer, closer, and even closer.
God, Sonic, you're pathetic, aren't you.][action]
Jet stays under for a moment before spiralling up to the surface, making a miniature whirlpool in his wake and letting it pull him around a bit before it stops, leaving him facing the hedgehog. He grins and waves with a paw] Vapor~ [Excuse the lack of talking in this form]
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That's pretty cool, actually. So you've got a stable control on water itself, huh? [ He laughs. ] That would make ya a pretty good swimming instructor.
[ And he's not worried too much about speech. He's dealt with plenty of Chao, after all! ]
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Before squirting a thin jet of water at Sonic's face.
Jet laughs as he reappears, swimming lazily at the edge of the pool and smiling. Control over water, he certainly has. No one would ever come to harm in a pool he was swimming in. They might get pranked once or twice harmlessly though]
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Jet was a... Pokemon, right? Hah. Definitely impressed...! ]
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He shook the water off his head, wiping his nose and giving a sharp sneeze from the water that shot into his nostrils. He sniffs back and crouches beside the pool, looking at him with narrowed eyes. ]
Very funny.
[ Eventually his eyes are running along the small rolls of waves that lap at the border, the barrier between safety and Why is it so deep. ]
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Vaporeon! [He flicks an ear-fin in a 'follow me' kind of way and swims his way up to the shallows. The water there was shallow enough that he was nearly touching the bottom, something Sonic could stand in easily. See, no drowning here! Nice and basic and shallow water]
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He sits down and pulls off his socks and shoes, no hesitation to be seen, and even when he scoots his way to swing his legs over the edge, he's pretty much okay.
He'd been in over his head with water before, but always with discomfort and a purpose. The fact this was voluntary, however, was interesting. ]
Aah. Feels real good!
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He rolls onto his back, floating along lazily and thoroughly enjoying himself, rather otter-like. Swimming was so relaxing]
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He gives his legs a couple of swings, then takes a hop into the water. He looks around for... some certain bodies, but when he doesn't see them anywhere, he folds his fingers against his hip, tail swaying about behind him. ]
So... what now?
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'Poreon. [He nudges at Sonic's hand, wriggling his way to get it up and onto his head. With some luck and understanding, Sonic'll realise Jet's planning to get Sonic's arm around the Pokemon's neck]
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He slips his arm 'round his neck, tilting his head down at Jet with a ticked brow. ]
Like this?
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Then he paddles off, tugging at the hedgehog. He's not going too deep, just far enough that Sonic can't quite touch the bottom properly. Jet treads water once he's happy with the depth, watching Sonic and making sure he doesn't panic]
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Th.. This really gonna be okay?
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He nudges the hedgehog and looks down at his own legs, focusing on how he's kicking to keep himself up, then looking at Sonic's legs. Try copying what he's doing]
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Buuuut he follows him, trying to swing his legs about. At first it's haphazard, but he tips his nose skyward, takes a breath to calm down, and then his legs find a rhythm.
Oh... hey, it's working. ]
Huh... [ Cue a tiny smile. ]
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Jet's pleased at any rate, grinning and nodding approval. See, not too hard! He paddles himself in a short semi-circle so they're facing the shallows again. This time he reaches to tap Sonic's free arm, and then makes an outwards motion, like dragging his arm through the water.
It's very awkward for the four-legged Vaporeon, but he's pretty good at mimicking how humans swim now. And this way Sonic can get used to the movement without having to let go]
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... Hah. Heh! This isn't too bad! You're good, teach!
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[Now, this could be interesting. Once Sonic's used to it, Jet nudges him and nods, then slowly ducks his head down and out of Sonic's grip. He's still there though, just under the water and within reach. He believes Sonic has enough of it down that he can keep himself afloat, and even possibly make it back to where he can stand by himself. The Pokemon will stay by him though, watching and making sure he's okay]
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Welp.
DOWN HE GOES and in a panic, quickly treads back - Maybe... swims a little? - to the shallow end. Oof. ]
Guh... !!
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Was that s'posed to happen? [ He coughs, trying to work some water out of his air tubes. ]
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Since he can't really explain well like this, he concentrates for a moment. And a second later, there's a human near Sonic. The nice thing about Transform is you can morph yourself into clothes]
I apologise, Sonic. I've taught a lot of people how to swim before, and some take to it better than others. I thought you were doing well and wanted to see if you could keep yourself afloat without my aid. I hadn't gone far, but I forgot how hard it is to see a Vaporeon under the water.
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[ He listens to him, eyebrows furrowed, but when he's done explaining, Sonic crosses his arms and looks away.
Somehow he felt MORE awkward with Jet like this. Possibly a little more nervous. His ears are pressed to his head, cheeks slightly burnt. ]
N-not a big deal.. If that's how y'gotta learn...
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He paddles away a little bit and shakes his head. It's not always how one has to learn. Jet swims around a little, alternating between standing on the bottom then swimming about above it. Sometimes it's the best way to learn. Sonic knows the movements, and it's safe here. No need to worry.
Jet also takes a second to paddle to the deeper area, and uses ice beam to make a mark where the water starts getting too deep to touch the bottom. He looks back at Sonic and taps it, then swims back to the shallows. They'll stay on this side until he's confident]
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