[center] [color=9e0b0f][h1]Hammer[/h1][/color][/center]

[center][color=9e0b0f][h2]Mesalon Pokemon Center[/h2][/color][/center]
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[color=9e0b0f]"The only people that can back up your story are that bald gym leader and his pupils. I hardly consider that a credible source."[/color] At this statement some of his fans quiet down as they seemed to disagree with Hammer's words. They obviously weren't going to say anything about it. Hammer on the other hand thought he'd struck gold when Sophia seemed to lean on the wall for support. Clearly this response confirmed his assertions. He closed some of the distance between him and the exhausted brown haired girl.

Before he could get in her face, he was stopped. [color=9e0b0f]"Oh, come on. Do you really think that I can't just walk right past you kid?"[/color]


[center] [color=007236][h1]Rheese Laudat[/h1][/color][/center]
[center][@fer1323][@LuckyBlackCat][/center]

Quickly picking up that Sophia had just done something with her psychic ability, he stepped between her and Hammer causing the latter to stop for a moment.

[color=007236]"Hey, she's telling the truth. You've got your story, so just go."[/color] Rheese said calmly.

[color=9e0b0f]"Kid, I suggest you step out of my way. Your friend there is hiding something and I aim to get my answers."[/color]

[color=007236]"I don't think you get it. Nobody is hiding anything, you've been told everything there is to tell on the subject, and you need to leave us the fuck alone before I go through the effort of getting a restraining order against you you insane pompous asshat!"[/color] Rheese said, uncharacteristically confrontational. If this were to get physical, Rheese didn't stand much of a chance...even if his ribs weren't damaged he certainly didn't have a fighter's build. Hammer's face reddened with every word Rheese said.

[color=9e0b0f]"Alright, I get it. You think you're big."[/color] Hammer said, backing off for a brief second. [color=9e0b0f]"I'd like to see how big you think you are after I-" [/color]Hammer said throwing a punch directly at Rheese's face. 

For a moment, Rheese felt weightless. Like his body was somewhere completely separated from his mind.  In truth, he knew that provoking Hammer would have consequences like this. It was part of the plan really. He hoped the display of violence on live Television would hurt his reputation, or at the very least give Rheese a good opportunity to sue. He was bracing himself for the impact, but it simply didn't come. Instead, Rheese found himself a few feet away and unscathed as Hammer stumbled back to his feet. 

Standing where Rheese had been only seconds ago was Ray, looking like an entirely different person without his lawnchair under him. The perpetually tired looking eyes were still there, yes, but the rest of him seemed to be brimming with energy. Rheese on the other hand, was pale and almost sick from the sudden sensation of teleporting.

[center] [color=8493ca][h1]Ray[/h1][/color][/center]

[color=8493ca]"Y'know, I feel like we've had this conversation before, Hammy. Battles are between Pokemon, not people."[/color] Ray said, annoyed that he had to interfere at all. Teleporting Rheese was probably unnecessary as he could have simply stopped Hammer, but Ray had decided that his course of action would be the most entertaining. All of Hammer's fans backed away from their star as the psychic took a step closer. [color=8493ca]"Now, either way you want to fight, I'll be your opponent."[/color]

[color=9e0b0f]"Oh, so the scary psychic wants to fight?"[/color] Hammer said, his voice wavering as he feigned confidence. [color=9e0b0f]"Fine, I'll just show you how [u]scary[/u] I can be!"[/color] He said charging at Ray only to be casually flicked aside by Ray's telekinesis.

[color=8493ca]"Paper beats Rock Hammy, and psychic beats fists."[/color] Ray said yawning as his posture slackened a bit. [color=8493ca]"Now, are you going to battle with Pokemon or do I have to throw you around some more?"[/color]