[That does sound cute. Because they learned from Joltik, Siffrin is immediately picturing an entire array of the little spider-ticks on a web, all sparking away. A Jolchestra...]
[They start to open their mouth to share that (not actually all that good) pun, then pause. Hang on, what type of Pokemon was Laios again...?]
[Oh, that's right.] Sounds like you'd be interested in starting a Boltband.
Eh? [ He gives Siffrin a blank stare at first while that pun processes. Props to them; it's Laios who's not quick on the uptake.
When it finally lands, his doofy smile gets a little bigger. ] Oh! You mean like— [ He laughs a little in between his words ] —I get it, I get it. Yeah! Or maybe even, um, a Shinx... phony. [ Absolutely terrible. Do not let him try this again. At least his tail is busy wagging nonetheless. ]
Wait, try to start another song! I'll follow your rhythm.
A Shinxphony. [No that's perfect. No notes from Siffrin! They grin back at Laios, canines poking out.]
[Okay, okay, let's see... then start absently sparking away at the first tune that comes to mind. This one's a little slower paced, hopefully easier to keep up with - and it means Siffrin can also maintain it for a bit longer without messing up.]
[ His tail wags a little when he sees those canines poking out. He knows, on a deep, instinctual level, that is not response he should be having. But it's too endearing not to!
He lets out a quiet gasp of excitement as Siffrin starts up another tune. After a few moments, he sways to the rythmn, before carefully starting to follow along with his own buzzing. It's not quite in unison, and he misses a few beats, but it's close enough to make the music even louder, their sparks joining together to seemingly brighten the whole area. That surely won't cause any problems with the neighbors.
When they both finally come to a stop, his tail starts wagging even more furiously. ] Did you feel that, Siffrin? It was like my whole body was vibrating! And I think it was easier following your lead this time, too!
[Advantages of baring your teeth while cat-shaped: if you want to, it's very easy to keep people guessing if you're pleased (human) or fuming (kitty)! But in this case they really are smiling.]
[They nod emphatically. They did feel it!!] I think you'll be able to get it louder than I can, if you try! Since you're bigger.
[As if it's not already loud and bright enough! It's only a matter of time before they get a senior Cheri Berry called down on them or something...]
[ Speaking of senior guild members, there might be some faint rustling up in the leaves nearby during their interlude. ]
Hmm... let me think of a real song this time! I'm not much a musician, but... [ His eyes close, head tilting side to side as he tries to think of some sort of tune to buzz out loud. Then, suddenly, a vision appears — which he promptly blasts out in full electric glory.
Only to come to a sudden stop when he sees a thwip of a String Shot zip past them, narrowly missing. ] Did... did you see that?
... S-Siffrin? [ Like some kind of horror movie, he slowly turns to look at the Shinx, his face filling with dread.
They’re fucking under attack. ] Siffrin! [ Another String Shot fires in their direction, this time at Laios. It smacks him right on the side of his face, making a mess of his fur and one of his ears. ] Wh-what is — we need to — run!
[ There’s more shots incoming, and with little time to look for the attacker, he quickly nudges Siffrin to find cover together instead. Band practice is over! ]
ribombee immediately turning in one of the new rewards for string shot. no raves allowed
Mmph! [That was probably an attempt to say something like, "I'm fine!" but their mouth sure is still glued together, even if they're not hurt!]
[Siffrin dances aside a few steps on three feet, pawing at their mouth with the fourth. It... mostly just nearly gets their paw stuck to their face too.]
[They break into a zig-zaggy run when Laios nudges them. Time to go!]
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[They start to open their mouth to share that (not actually all that good) pun, then pause. Hang on, what type of Pokemon was Laios again...?]
[Oh, that's right.] Sounds like you'd be interested in starting a Boltband.
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When it finally lands, his doofy smile gets a little bigger. ] Oh! You mean like— [ He laughs a little in between his words ] —I get it, I get it. Yeah! Or maybe even, um, a Shinx... phony. [ Absolutely terrible. Do not let him try this again. At least his tail is busy wagging nonetheless. ]
Wait, try to start another song! I'll follow your rhythm.
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[Okay, okay, let's see... then start absently sparking away at the first tune that comes to mind. This one's a little slower paced, hopefully easier to keep up with - and it means Siffrin can also maintain it for a bit longer without messing up.]
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He lets out a quiet gasp of excitement as Siffrin starts up another tune. After a few moments, he sways to the rythmn, before carefully starting to follow along with his own buzzing. It's not quite in unison, and he misses a few beats, but it's close enough to make the music even louder, their sparks joining together to seemingly brighten the whole area. That surely won't cause any problems with the neighbors.
When they both finally come to a stop, his tail starts wagging even more furiously. ] Did you feel that, Siffrin? It was like my whole body was vibrating! And I think it was easier following your lead this time, too!
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[They nod emphatically. They did feel it!!] I think you'll be able to get it louder than I can, if you try! Since you're bigger.
[As if it's not already loud and bright enough! It's only a matter of time before they get a senior Cheri Berry called down on them or something...]
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Hmm... let me think of a real song this time! I'm not much a musician, but... [ His eyes close, head tilting side to side as he tries to think of some sort of tune to buzz out loud. Then, suddenly, a vision appears — which he promptly blasts out in full electric glory.
Only to come to a sudden stop when he sees a thwip of a String Shot zip past them, narrowly missing. ] Did... did you see that?
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[They sure did see it!! If only because it went by the side of their head with the good eye.] What... what was -
[The next String Shot gets them right in the mouth.] Mmmph??
bets on if it’s ribombee all along
They’re fucking under attack. ] Siffrin! [ Another String Shot fires in their direction, this time at Laios. It smacks him right on the side of his face, making a mess of his fur and one of his ears. ] Wh-what is — we need to — run!
[ There’s more shots incoming, and with little time to look for the attacker, he quickly nudges Siffrin to find cover together instead. Band practice is over! ]
ribombee immediately turning in one of the new rewards for string shot. no raves allowed
[Siffrin dances aside a few steps on three feet, pawing at their mouth with the fourth. It... mostly just nearly gets their paw stuck to their face too.]
[They break into a zig-zaggy run when Laios nudges them. Time to go!]