Old Hala is here to make you holler!

Independent RP Blog for Island Kahuna Hala from Pokemon Sun/Moon and Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon. May contain spoilers.

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reconseaweed:

Chondrus focused his attention to the battle-worn starter, mentally documenting the pokemon’s behavior and appearance for later use. He’d be more than happy to inform Phyco or Dulse of his discovery! Perhaps they would be happy about the news as well, though this did depend on the off-chance that the fellow recon members already had knowledge on the keel pokemon. Still, it was the thought that counted, for him.

“O-oh,” he murmured when Incineroar’s stubborn head butted against his arm, something he had seen rockruff do when they wanted physical attention. He gave in tentatively, starting to massage the big cat’s cheek with his warm fingers, “Incineroar is a good pokemon? That must mean it has respect for you, Kahuna. From the pokemon that I have seen, many display kindness if they respect their trainers, though there are few exceptions to this rule,” he assured as he shifted his gaze from pokemon to kahuna, kahuna to pokemon. He had no intention of neglecting either, nor did he want to look like an indecisive fool.

He settled with looking to Hala, with intermittent glances to the Incineroar, “I am grateful to be of use, Kahuna. I myself am rather entertained discussing about Alola’s culture and delicacies. If there is any time, and if it is permitted, I would be interested in assisting you set up. I have not seen an Alolan ceremony before, and social activities of that nature are thought-provoking. I do not mean any disrespect, of course,” he said, testing the waters with his interest. Chondrus wanted to learn more, and perhaps engross himself with Alolan culture. He started initially with the auras that come from Z-crystals, but even that is not enough to satiate his hunger for knowledge. 

Hala just happens to glance over at that time, noticing how Incineroar was harassing his poor guest with its desire for some form of attention with a small smile...Hah, that was just like it, he figured. If Incineroar ever stopped acting selfish or prideful, he’d be extremely worried for its health!

But, he soon decided to check on the taro root one last time, finding to his delight that the fork sank into the root with incredible ease. That meant the stove could be turned off and he could prepare to peel the skin of the root for the cutting, which meant the Poi would be finished quite soon! So, Hala turned off the stove and departed from his seat to find some pot holders while humming to himself...

Though, his movement happened to catch Incineroar’s attention as well, causing it to grunt at its Trainer while he sought out some pot holders to retrieve the pot from its location on the stove. And, of course, he didn’t forget about Chondrus, either, considering the humored laugh that came when Chondrus apologized for any potential disrespect.

“Hahaha, indeed he is! I’m sure you’ve noticed how he takes being talked about in a positive light, though I’m not too worried. The worst that one will do is hog the bed, dahahahaha! Your observations are spot on, though! And, you’ve not disrespected this old Kahuna yet, my friend!

In fact, I believe that letting you lend a hand with the work is a fine way to educate you on the significance of Iki Town’s stage, and the traditions of Alola by extension! Who knows, perhaps one day your countrymen will have the chance to battle their Pokemon atop that stage with our own Trainers in harmony? That would be a magnificent sight, I believe! ...Had you not spoken up, though, the idea would have passed this old man completely! So, it seems I owe you my gratitude once again, hm?”

And, finally, Hala retrieves two matching pot holders with an Alolan print on the fabric, before hefting the pot up and taking it to the sink. Now was the time for him to skin the root, he believed, so he proceeded to pour the pot’s water out, before removing the root from said pot, placing it on a towel, and going to fetch a knife...And, of course, making sure it would actually be useful for peeling, before shrugging, putting the knife he’d grabbed back, and brandishing the bane of potato skins everywhere, that which made any peeling task somewhat faster...

That’s right...Hala now had the almighty potato peeler in his hands! And it only cost 150 at the Hau’oli mall, too! What a steal for such a useful tool, he mused as he began his work. Once the taro root was peeled, then he’d use a knife to cut it into pieces and go from there with the food processor.

And, Chondrus would even get to hear Hala hum his favorite tune aloud, this time.

“Dooot doo doo...Just a Kahuna on a stroll to the laguna. ♪ Ahh, this song is quite good. I thought it up myself, you know! Dahahaha!”

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Romance Headcanons

Name: Hala

Nickname(s): Old Hala, Kahuna, Old Man, Tutu

Gender: Male

Romantic Orientation: Heterosexual

preferred pet names: Hala hasn’t been called a pet name in years, though he doesn’t mind being called Dear, or 

Relationship status: Amicably Divorced

Favorite canon ship(s): None that come to mind at the moment

Favorite non-canon ship(s): None that come to mind at the moment regarding him, unfortunately

Opinion on true love: Hala wholeheartedly believes in the concept of True Love.

Opinion on love at first sight: Hala believes that love at first sight can be a fickle thing, certainly, but he finds the idea romantic.

How ‘romantic’ are they?: Hala flirted with the one that would be his wife by treating her to dinner, buying small gifts, getting to know her, and eventually working up the courage to actually propose to her, so Hala tends to lean more towards the 

Ideal physical traits: A kind smile and eyes deep as the ocean...Though, long hair certainly doesn’t hurt either!

Ideal personality traits: A love of life, Selflessness, Gentleness, Openmindedness

Unattractive physical traits: A lack of care for one’s body, such as being extremely unhygenic to the point of unhealthiness

Unattractive personality traits: Selfishness, Closedmindedness, Abusiveness, Being willing to do whatever it takes, and a General lack of respect for life in general

Ideal date: A candlelit dinner under the moon, though he’d be the first to admit how cliche the thought is with a laugh...That doesn’t mean he wouldn’t enjoy it should it ever happen, though.

Do they have a type?: Kind people with long hair

Average relationship length: Due to only having been in one relationship in his life, Hala doesn’t particularly have an “average” length to his relationships.

Preferred non-sexual intimacy: Brushing his partner’s hair, holding his partner’s hand, having a friendly Pokemon Battle with them (Er, that counts, right?)...And, of course, eating dinner with them.

Commitment level: Hala is the kind of person that takes a romantic commitment seriously, and finds the idea of cheating on his partner abhorrent.

Opinion of public affection: Hala enjoyed showing his wife affection in public, but it was always with small things such as gently gripping her hand, a kiss on the cheek, things like that.

Past relationships?: Hala was married for several years, but he and his wife divorced on good terms, and remain fast friends even now (partly so Hau has both of his grandparents).

Tagged by: @fightiniumz

Tagging: Anybody that would like to do it, due to not really having anyone in mind

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komala-scientist said: //i fucking love bloodborne the animation is weighty, the movent is solid, its over all fun and doenst make you sit back, i hope you can enjoy playing it~~ Punch micolash in the face for me 

Aside from a couple of mishaps caused by my own hubris that I mentioned a bit ago, I’ve really enjoyed it! If I see that Micolash guy, I’ll do you one better, though...I’ll shove a Hunter’s Blunderbuss up his rear end and make him sit on it. Admittedly, I came in used to the Dark Souls side of things, but this is a welcome change...As soon as muscle memory stops joshing me, anyway!

...I just don’t trust Beasts that hide behind doors and bust out to beat my head soft. Those guys are scheming something.

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crashing-storms said: ((The thing I noticed with Bloodborne compared to Dark Souls is that Bloodborne is a lot more offensive. Usually its okay and kinda benifital to go in guns blazing, unlike Dark Souls which is normally a lot more methodical, planning out how each encounter takes place and being a lot more defensive))

That’s what I’m used to, planning how fights go and being defensive...Though, I’m not exactly good at the planning bit, admittedly. I’m used to how Dark Souls is played though, so I’m still adjusting to things in Yharnam...Thankfully, my cousin managed to help me get to the Cathedral Ward. Of course, that’s when everything went bad because we decided to ignore the boss and poke enemies we probably shouldn’t have in a fit of what I like to call Bulletproof Syndrome, but maybe I should’ve told my cousin something along the lines of ‘Maybe we should go poke Amelia and avoid a repeat of our suffering’ instead, ahaha.

I think the restoring health by attacking mechanic is called Rally, though. I’ve gotten it to work a few times, notably when I accidentally soloed the Cleric Beast with a heaping helping of panic in my Discord call and managed to consistently take advantage of its size to get behind it and wail away at it to get my lost Health back, and it’s really helpful...I just don’t have a weapon that hits as hard as I’d like to gain more of the ‘lost’ health back per hit, which means I need to keep on upgrading so that I can reliably do damage.

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komala-scientist said: //crashes in BLOODBORNE 

Yep! My cousin decided to buy the Complete Edition as a gift for me since it was less than $15 on the PS Store...But, I am absolutely terrible at this and so used to Dark Souls’ gameplay that muscle memory was one of my finest enemies. Plus, the Healing Church’s Workshop kinda made me ragequit going after the Badge there. If only I’d upgraded my Axe and Blunderbuss more...

But, other than that and the fact I lost 30,000 Echoes at one point to this one enemy with a ridiculous Blunderbuss DPS (in my opinion anyhow) in that area to the left of the Cathedral Ward boss room, I’ve enjoyed the game. Maybe now I’ll learn to keep upgrading my weapons, huh?

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Oops...I kinda got too into playing Bloodborne...

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Tell us more about the smoking and gambling?

“Hoh? Interested in this old Kahuna’s private life, eh? Well, when I was a younger man, I used to smoke with my father, though I avoid doing it around my grandson, guests, or in public under normal circumstances. After all, it would be wrong to expose them to such a thing, I feel, even if it is widely accepted, due to the Kahuna’s position as a role model for the people of Melemele Island…But, I think I’ve done well enough even as a smoker, hm?

You can blame my father for that in truth, dahahaha! May Tapu Koko bless his soul, he was a fine man…When I was named Kahuna, the pride in his eyes was unmistakable. In fact, that night was when I first smoked, during a moment of bonding with him. Before he passed on, he was generous enough to give me his smoking memorabilia, but I hardly ever use them, myself.

I simply can’t bring myself to, not when his image is so ingrained into them! It would feel like I am smoking using a part of his being.

As for the gambling, well…Every once in a blue moon, I decide to test my luck with a betting match at the races. Of course, I understand well enough to avoid going crazy, but a rare bit of time at the Mudsdale races can be enjoyable, win or lose! Just don’t gamble away all of your money, hm? There will always be something you need, after all, and while money isn’t everything, it certainly is helpful!”

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( BOLD ALL THAT APPLY. Italicize all that somewhat apply. )

[ WEALTH ] $ Financial : wealthy / moderate / poor / in poverty ✚ Medical : fit / moderate / sickly / disabled / disadvantaged / non applicable ✪ Class or Caste : upper / middle / working / homeless / slave / unsure ✔ Education : qualified / unqualified / studying / other ✖ Criminal Record : yes - major crimes / yes - minor crimes / unsure / none /

[ FAMILY ] ◒ Children : has a child or children / has no children / wants children / had child or children ◑ Relationship with Family : close with sibling(s) / not close with sibling(s) / has no siblings / sibling(s) deceased ◔ Affiliation : orphaned / adopted / disowned / raised by birth parent(s) / not applicable / fostered away

[ TRAITS + TENDENCIES ] ♦ extroverted / introverted / in between / fluctuates between the two ♦ disorganized / organized / in between ♦ close-minded / open-minded / in between ♦ calm / anxious / in between ♦ disagreeable / agreeable / in between ♦ cautious / reckless / in between ♦ patient / impatient / in between ♦ outspoken / reserved / in between ♦ leader / follower / in between ♦ empathetic / unempathetic / in between ♦ optimistic / pessimistic / in between ♦ traditional / modern / in between ♦ hard-working / lazy / in between ♦ cultured / uncultured / in between ♦ loyal / disloyal / unknown ♦ faithful / unfaithful / unknown

[ BELIEFS ] ★ Faith : monotheist / polytheist / spiritual / agnostic / atheist / undetermined / questioning ☆ Belief in Ghosts or Spirits : yes / no / don’t know / don’t care / scared of them ✮ Belief in an Afterlife : yes / no / don’t know / don’t care ✯ Belief in Reincarnation : yes / no / don’t know / don’t care ❃ Belief in Fate : yes / no / don’t know / don’t care / questioning ✧ Religious : orthodox / spiritual / liberal / not religious ❀ Philosophical : no / hardly / somewhat / very / yes ~  Superstitious : no / hardly / somewhat / very / yes

[ SEXUALITY & ROMANTIC INCLINATION ] ❤ Sexual : hetero / homo / bi / ace / pan / demi / other (Grey) / questioning / curious ❥ Sex : sex repulsed / sex neutral / sex favourable ❣ Sexually : adventurous / experienced / naive / inexperienced / virgin / curious / inhibited ⚧ Potential Sexual Partners : male / female / agender / other / none / all ~ Romantic : hetero / homo / bi / aro / pan / demi / other / questioning / curious ♥ Romance: romance repulsed / romance neutral / romance favorable ⚧ Potential Romantic Partners : male / female / agender / other / none / all / % Gender : male / female / demi-male / demi-female / genderfluid / nonbinary / agender / other / questioning ^   Sex : cis / trans / other / private

[ ABILITIES ] ☠ Combat Skills : excellent / good / moderate / poor / none   ≡ Literacy Skills : excellent / good / moderate / poor / none ✍ Artistic Skills : excellent / good / moderate / poor / none ✂ Technical Skills : excellent / good / moderate / poor / none *  Survival Skills  :  excellent / good / moderate / poor / none @ Social Skills : excellent / good / moderate / poor / none

[ HABITS ] ☕ Drinking Alcohol : never / rarely / sometimes / frequently / to excess / trying to quit / only with friends and special occasions ☁ Smoking : never / rarely / sometimes / frequently / to excess / trying to quit ✿ Other Narcotics : never / rarely / sometimes / frequently / to excess / trying to quit ✌ Medicinal Drugs : never / rarely / sometimes / frequently / to excess / trying to quit ☻ Indulgent Food : never / rarely / sometimes / frequently / to excess / trying to quit &  Indulgent Sex : never / rarely / sometimes / frequently / to excess / trying to quit / $  Splurge Spending : never / rarely / sometimes / frequently / to excess / trying to quit ♣ Gambling : never / rarely / sometimes / frequently / to excess / trying to quit

Tagged by:  @craniumaniac Tagging:  Anybody that would like to do it, honestly!

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reconseaweed:

Chondrus had a hard time understanding why the Kahuna had laughed at him. He was not offended at all, but he had been confused as to which part of his response provoked humor to Hala. Maybe it was concerning the poi? I may need to pursue this matter at another time, he settled with a shake of his head to get his attention back to Hala and his Incineroar. Though, his blush never did let down, now that the Kahuna had commended his hunger for knowledge. Chondrus rolled his shoulders, smiling, “I appreciate your time, Kahuna. This has been a very informative and engaging conversation. I do hope it will not end, at least, until needed,” he straightened up the moment the large dual type walked in, its height certainly tall for a bipedal pokemon. 

However, Chondrus easily towered over the 5′11″ pokemon with his own 6′7″ stature. That didn’t mean he was willing to test his strength against the Incineroar: he was much too smart to do such an idiotic and dangerous thing. 

The man’s pink eyes locked onto Hala’s starter, taking in the pokemon’s appearance and mannerisms with trained precision. He was so invested in Hala’s Incineroar that the conversation of Poi all but slipped from his mind. He did recall it a moment later, when he watched Hala wash his hands, “The consistency determines how many fingers are used? That is very impressive. I suppose, in that case, it is easier to use one’s fingers than the common cutlery. With so little ingredients, it is all the more impressive that the recipe has been preserved since it had been first crafted,” he flashed another smile, eyes still on Incineroar. He simply couldn’t help himself; with a pokemon in the room, he was all the more willing to make mental notes on its appearance and personality, as he was tasked to do when he arrived to Alola.

“Greetings there, Incineroar. I have heard that Incineroar can be battle-hungry pokemon, as well as selfish at times. Thus far, your Incineroar seems to be stubborn. I am very impressed, Kahuna! What does Incineroar like to do? Do they happen to spar or train in their spare time? I wonder if they prefer more relaxed activities, such as meditation or hiking,” he seemed to bubble with questions and almost felt bad for unloading onto the poor pokemon. He was simply eager and intrigued to be in the presence of a final evolution for one of Alola’s starters. After all, how could he not help but be impressed by the fire-dark type? He had not heard of such a typing up until now!

If Incineroar was intimidated by Chondrus’ size, it sure didn’t show it as it decided to investigate him instead due to the fact that Hala was ignoring it for the moment...However, it’s incapable of really responding, so it just growls in response to his question, even though it probably wasn’t the intended person to answer. But, if it could speak, it would’ve answered in the affirmative towards his noting how they could be battle-hungry...And, frankly, it would love to battle again someday.

But, Hala was a Fighting-type specialist now, and it had grown quite attached to life as a house Pokemon as well, ironically enough. So, it wasn’t about to complain as it eventually decided to headbutt Chondrus’ arm lightly and growl again. If Hala wouldn’t pet it since it’d come all this way, then their guest would in his place! Incineroar would not be denied the affection it’d so rightly earned for coming into the kitchen!

Thankfully though, Hala decided to speak up there with a chuckle, having turned his head to look at Chondrus while he poked the taro root again...Hrm, it was still a bit too firm, but he was making some headway with it at least. He’d need to take it off soon enough, as soon as the fork was able to slide into the root easily.

“Hah! That one used to be quite the handful in battle, but I don’t think he’d admit to enjoying the life of a house Pokemon...As you’ve said, my friend, Incineroar are quite prideful, and he’s no exception! Though, I admit he’s gotten this old Kahuna through many scrapes with that stubbornness he bears! He doesn’t act it, but Incineroar is a good lad...And, he loves my grandson, too! I couldn’t have picked a better starter all of those years ago, hohoho!”

Incineroar stiffened once Hala pointed its capabilities for kindness out, complete with some of its hairs standing ramrod straight...It’d probably try to hog the bed later on as payback, when Hala went to sleep. It had an appearance to maintain, after all, and its Trainer wasn’t helping things by gushing about how kind it could be if it wanted to be! It wanted to be seen as selfish, and mean, not as a good Pokemon who helps his Trainer and loves his grandson!

However, that went ignored entirely as Hala proceeded to come over, take the chair he’d been sitting in, and move it near the stove so he could continue watching the taro root. He even propped his arms on the counter, humming to himself as he waited and continued the conversation on Poi.

“Back on subject, though, that is correct. The thicker the consistency, the less fingers you need, as this old Kahuna’s said before...But, I should be thanking you for taking the time out of your learning about our beloved region to come to Iki Town, Chondrus! This has been the most excitement this old man’s had since his last Grand Trial battle, and you’ve my gratitude for such an exciting evening!

And to think, this started because your attentiveness noticed the lack of attention the bonfire was given...Tapu Koko would have been most furious had I entirely neglected the ceremonial bonfire, so your eye for detail could have possibly saved me from our guardian’s wrath as well!”

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reconseaweed:

His cheeks grew warm at the error of his ways, a navy hue that stretched from one cheek to the other, even coating the bridge of his nose in his embarrassment. The man cleared his throat and hoped that his cheeks would behave themselves throughout the evening, yet there was no guaranteement. Chondrus could understand that not all of Alolan food could fall under such a category; it was like assuming Kalosian food was eaten with only a spoon, something that was obviously not right. 

Still, he was learning about Alola and how they prepare one of their many staples. Learning had always been a treat for him. Chondrus rolled his shoulders as he listened on to the Kahuna’s friendly rambling, commenting about his late grandmother and other such things that made him feel less of a stranger and more akin to an acquaintance. Perhaps it was the island’s charm in the works, but he felt it all the same, “I see. From what knowledge I have gathered thus far, poi is a prime example for the classification of finger food. I believe that the thickness can dictate how many fingers are used, is that true?”

He shifted his attention the minute a pokemon had been mentioned, one of Alola’s ‘starters’–that is, a pokemon given to young trainers who are about to start their Island Challenge. He had seen his fair share of the first evolutions; the Popplio, Litten, and Rowlet, but he had not seen any of their final forms. From what he had heard, as well as read, the forms are of dual-typing, and rather hulking in terms of their power. Chondrus grinned widely and sat at the table in anticipation, “Incineroar? Is that the third evolution to the Alolan pokemon, Litten? I have never seen it before,” he confessed as his fingers drummed along the wooden table, almost replicating the rhythm of a foreign tune.

“I appreciate what hospitality you have shown me thus far, Kahuna. I am eager to learn more about your island and the pokemon that reside in it. It is a beautiful place, one that I have never come across in all of my travels. However, I do not want to become a burden in any mean of the word. I offer myself to aid in whatever may need to be done, such as assistance in the kitchen or around the island, should you need it,” he said, just wanting to insure that his appreciation had been heard. He had grown fond of the old man’s company, as well as their conversation about Alolan culture. He did not want to make such a memory sour by being an ill-mannered guest. 

There was a humored chuckle at Chondrus’ expense as Hala noted the embarrassment of the other. Ah, to be young and easily flustered by the smallest things again...Though, that was somewhat mean of the old Kahuna, admittedly, so he shifted his thoughts away from that line of thought as he got up to check on the boiling taro root by poking it with a fork...No, still much too firm to be pierced, unfortunately.

Well, that was fine. It just meant Hala had time to peek his head outside of the kitchen and whistle for Incineroar to come meet their guest! And, sure enough, a minute was all it took for the head of Hala’s old Incineroar to peek into the kitchen as soon as Hala had turned back to his guest and make a strange face at Chondrus...

It wasn’t sure how to feel about their guest yet, but at least it made no efforts to do something bad...Yet. Hopefully, it’d behave, especially if it wanted those Poke Beans for dessert!

“That’s correct. Incineroar is a Fire/Dark-type Pokemon known as the Heel Pokemon due to how it tends to act as a Heel would in professional wrestling. I’m impressed that you’ve taken the time to learn of this on your own initiative, my friend! But, if you’ll permit this old Kahuna to interrupt you a moment, you are far from a burden. In fact, I’m flattered that you hold such genuine interest in Alola and her culture! Nothing could make a Kahuna prouder than to know their home can inspire others in some way.

As for your guess about Poi, that’s quite correct! One-finger Poi is the thickest, where one finger is enough to eat your Poi. Two-finger Poi is the middle ground in terms of thickness, while Three-finger Poi is the loosest, requiring three fingers to eat it. Since this is your first time having Poi, I’ve decided that two-finger Poi would be the best place to start, considering its status as a middle ground!”

However, Incineroar soon decided that it was tired of its Trainer ignoring it after calling it in while Hala’s in the middle of his speech, so it decided to just...Slowly pap his shoulder with one of its hands with a surprisingly soft growl. It would not be ignored after going to the effort of getting off of the Kahuna’s bed, darn it!

Fortunately for it, though, Hala happened to turn his head when it touched him, noticing it with a bright grin as he patted its arm. It was about time to check on the taro root, though, so Hala had to stop as he went to wash his hands...Though, that didn’t stop him from commenting on his Starter’s presence one bit.

“Dahahahaha! Speaking of Incineroar, here he is now! I had no idea you were behind me, my furred friend! This old Kahuna’s getting much too old if he isn’t noticing you right away!”

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reconseaweed:

He managed to bob his head, more than happy to wash his hands prior to sampling the finger food. He didn’t want to take any chances and get infected with the common viruses or bacteria that flourish on the island. With his immune system, not to mention where he’s from, it’d be the equivalent of an Alolan going to Sinnoh without any immunization check ups, and vice versa. Chondrus degloved his hands, leaving the blue skin exposed and up for inspection. He drummed the fingers on the counter, but kept them close, should he have a reason to hide them, “Finger food? Is the typical Alolan dish often served using only your fingers? That is intriguing.”

Chondrus mulled over how hard it could be, to control which parts of the food had been touched by whom, or if the people eating had taken any sanitary precautions prior to the meals. He could only imagine how the problem could grow with more diners, such as large families that he had seen on his walks around the island. Then again, it could very easily be of no concern for families, given how similar they are with immune systems. For him, however? It is almost his first priority.

“Such a simple food has that many dietary benefits? And serving flexibility?” He marveled, leaning forward to watch Hala run the root under the water, rinsing it and drowning it in the water. He presumed that such a measure would not only aid in loosening it’s skin, but also cook it to prevent bacteria from wreaking havoc in one’s system, “I’ve wondered about how traditional meals have held up through the ages, and ones such as Poi seem to make themselves apparent in their benefits and flexibility. Kahuna,” he paused, shifting his gaze from the bowl to the friendly leader in question, “Were you taught by family to cook any of the traditional meals? If that is intrusive, I apologize.” 

“Dahahaha! Not all of our cuisine is finger food, now...But, Poi is a fine example of finger food, isn’t it? This old Kahuna’s grandmother used to make the best one-finger Poi in Melemele Island, in his opinion! It’s a shame her recipe was lost a long time ago, but I’ve no problems with it. It shall always live on within my heart, after all! I do know how to prepare some of our traditional meals, yes, but I typically don’t need to cook myself these days. It does come off as lazy though, doesn’t it? Hohohoho!”

Thankfully for Chondrus, Hala didn’t mind the question at all. In fact, it let him reminisce a bit about his grandmother’s Poi...Ah, he still missed that old woman dearly, he did. She would have been smitten with Hau, she would have! But, he dismissed those thoughts a bit later, as he finally lifted the pot up to go onto the stove, before setting it to boil carefully. He’d probably need to check it every couple of minutes or so, but Hala didn’t mind that...After all, this was quite a wonderful conversation!

Plus, it helped Hala get in touch with his homeland’s cuisine just a little better...Perhaps he’d have to cook more often, hm? That could probably be used to give his grandson a pleasant surprise on the lad’s birthday, when it rolls around...But, it was time to stop dwelling amongst the clouds. After all, his guest was waiting, and Hala seemed to be developing a penchant for letting his mind wander!

“Hohoho, you’ve not intruded on anything, Chondrus!” Hala continued, coming to sit at the table with a grin on his face...Ah, that gave him an idea! Maybe Chondrus would be willing to meet with his Incineroar? “Now, I’ll need to check the taro root in a short while to see if it’s making any progress with the boiling, but perhaps you’d like to be introduced to one of my Pokemon friends while we wait?

He won’t bite though, worry not - in fact, Incineroar is one of my oldest friends, considering he was the first Pokemon I chose for my Island Challenge! He knows better than to be mean to guests, too. After all, Pokemon that misbehave don’t get Poke Beans after their dinner for their enjoyment! And he doesn’t want that to happen, now does he?”

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#hornyforhala

…O-Okay, I admit, that made me chuckle...Kinda grossly, at that.

Bless you. I love silly things like this so much. It feeds me and makes me stronger.

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suplexfirekitty:

Boy did this man like to stomp! Anyone would think he was gearing up for a superkick with the way he was acting! Kana wasn’t sure she enjoyed the thought of this man super-kicking her either, there was sure to be some power behind it with his weight, like a train crashing into her.

“Both contestants seem to be geared up for this match. This area is a hotspot for trainers too so you can bet there’s going to be footage from a Rotom online soon!”

Music to Rory’s ears, watching back footage was one of her favourite things to do, it would give her a chance to see where she could improve in timing as well as fighting in a situation that wasn’t as staged as what she was used to.

“The fact that a Tapu has chosen someone as old as you proves that this place needs to get with the times! Out with the old and in with the NEW!” An eyebrow raised under her mask, a smirk donning her lips at the selection of a referee. She couldn’t help but comment on it.

“Well, at least you still have an eye for beautiful ladies, old man! Tell you what, cutie, I’ll take you out for dinner if I win~” Rory gave a wink towards the woman who simply seemed baffled at the fact that a luchador had just made a pass at her.

While he was taking up a ready stance, Rory was approaching the middle of the ring, extending a hand toward him in what was seemingly a gesture of good sportsmanship. “I was born ready, old man. C'mon. Or are you scared to shake my hand?”

Hala’s response is a raised eyebrow as he steps forward, chuckling a bit as the poor referee got flirted with by his opponent. Ah, to be youthful again...But, this was no time for such thoughts! At least his opponent was ready to taste the power of a Kahuna whose body was honed with years of Alolan Sumo training...

He wouldn’t feel bad about giving her a match to remember, then! And, while the comment about Tapu Koko did wound his pride a fair bit, he knew better than to let it shake him too deep. After all, this battle would be one that would honor Tapu Koko, at least in old Hala’s mind...And, if nothing else, it would give Iki Town a good bit of excitement for a long time to come.

“Well, if you feel Tapu Koko is mistaken in choosing me, then let us prove it in the ring, my friend! Of course, Tapu Koko is never wrong, but I will be happy to furnish the bill for your dinner should I win or lose, as a gesture of good faith towards your coming to challenge old Hala personally...As for shaking your hand, I would have forfeited if I was scared, so I believe my continued presence here speaks for me!”

And with that, Hala stood across from InciniMask in the center of the stage, smirking slightly as he extended his hand. Even if she was perhaps planning something, Hala would be quite the good sport about it...After all, she deserved that kind of respect as his opponent, and he would sooner let Tapu Koko strike him down here and now than deny her that honor.

Plus, he figured letting her have the first blow would be fair enough, since she did go to the trouble of challenging him personally. Like a reward, of sorts...Though, what happens afterwards would be fair game, of course.

“To a wonderful bout, my opponent! Let us fight with our all, so that our crowd may have excitement! Old Hala is here to make you holler!”

[hollerforhala-blog]

reconseaweed:

Chondrus did his best to be composed, to stay collected and reserved in mannerisms, though the gift of pokeballs was still on his mind. Plus, getting the opportunity to explore the Kahuna’s home was one not taken lightly. He’d have to look it over, gauge just what kind of man the Kahuna was. He seemed to be quite the leader and role model of the island. Thus far, Chondrus would expect no less of Hala.

“Thank you for your hospitality, Kahuna. I may come in to the kitchen and watch, should that not be a problem,” he looked around the momen he passed through the entryway. What met his eyes was most certainly a treasure. To him, anyway. He took into account the wooden floors and ethnic decor, from the plants that dotted the home to the art and furniture that took up the space. He was mesmerized by how Hala’s house looked so much like the island that he was in charge of, or reminded Chondrus of the diety that Hala’s island, or rather, Mele Mele Island, hosts. He slipped his visor off with care and set the helmet off onto the counter, along with his goggles.

He quirked a brow when his eyes, which had been studying the photos of Hala and Hau, shifted off to meet Hala back in the kitchen. Fermentation? He had almost forgotten about such a thing, essential to many dishes. Rather, the ones he’s heard of. Chondrus strolled over to the kitchen and watched Hala lay out the ingredients from his spot by the furthest counter, standing beside a stool,“Two days? That is a short period for fermentation, Kahuna. I’ve heard of dishes that had to have ingredients ferments for a week, perhaps more, at a time. Even with the chance of it being extremely sweet, the food will allow myself to have a better understanding of the people of Alola.

“However,” he paused, glancing down to the brush in Hala’s hand, “Is eating with one’s hands a common attribute of Alolan dishes? It seems unsanitary, if I may be honest,” he admitted, though he had no intentions of offending his host. He was just pointing out a concern of his, to say the least.

There’s a chuckle as Hala overhears Chondrus’ concerns about the sanitation of eating Poi with his hands. He had to admit, two days probably wasn’t long compared to other dishes that made use of fermentation, but it worked when it came to a dish like Poi to really give it a sour taste.

Though, he took it in stride as he finished brushing the taro root off with the vegetable brush, setting the brush down as he turned to face his guest with a cheeky grin. It seemed he’d decided to keep true on the words Hala overheard while he searched for the brush and taro root, after all! At least the preparations wouldn’t be lonely, eh?

“Dahahaha! I see your concern, my friend! Normally, it is rather unsanitary, isn’t it? But, Poi is a dish that is made, no, born to be finger food! If it would help, though, perhaps you’d like to wash your hands before sampling it, Chondrus? I’ve no qualms with it, so don’t worry! Ah, but I should probably get a pot out now. This next step requires me to soak the taro root here in cold water, and then bring it to a boil, before letting it simmer until a fork can pierce it quite easily!”

Hala has another hearty chuckle as he sets the cleaned taro root on a paper towel, before going to a cabinet and opening it...Fortunately, it happened to have just what he needed, so he got the bowl out with a grunt, before putting it in the sink and placing the taro root within as he filled it with cold water.

“Ah, that reminds me...Did you know that Poi also has some dietary benefits as well? One of my servants was telling me about seeing it online once, and I just so happened to remember it. Poi happens to be a low-fat food with a lot of Vitamin A, and is filled to the gullet with what he called complex carbohydrates! Oh, and it can make quite the helpful substitute for milk, as well as baby food! Ah, and it’s gluten-free, too! That’s what my servant told me, I believe...Hrm, I may have left something out, though. Perhaps looking it up yourself sometime wouldn’t be a bad idea! Hohoho!

The technology of today allows us to access quite a bevy of knowledge thanks to the internet, you no doubt know. Though, this old Kahuna doesn’t trust himself with that much potential information! I much prefer living life as I always have, in service to the people of Alola and Melemele Island alongside my Pokemon friends! I’ll leave things like the internet to the people of today...But, don’t let that fool you, my friend. I know how important technology is, as long as it’s used right.”

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suplexfirekitty:

“We seem to have an impromptu wrestling match here in Iki Town tonight, Jimbo. Professional Wrestling star InciniMask appears to be taking on the local Kahuna who’s known for his sumo skills. No one knows where this match came from but we’ll be damned if we’re not excited for it!”

“Exactly right, Tom! And what a match it will be! InciniMask certainly seems like she’ll be the underdog here though! She’s not in her usual squared circle here, nor will she have her ropes or turnbuckles to fly off of, Jimbo.”

Where a commentary team came from was anyone's guess…

“I’m not stupid enough to put myself in a ring and go by YOUR rules, old man! Your ring, my rules! Three count pin, if down we have until a count of ten to get back up or we’re out! Same for out of the ring, ten count to get back in or it’s a DQ.” Rory explained, eyeing off the people around her. “I’ll even let you pick a referee, just because I’m confident that I will win! But…” She turned around pointing to the crowd. “If any of you geeks hit me, he-” She points to Hala, “LOSES instantly!” And as a heel it was her job to make people hate her enough to want to hit her!

“So, old man, still got it in you, or are you winded just thinking about using my rules in this battle?”

So they’d be playing by wrestling rules, then? Well, Hala could play that game well enough, he figured...At least, it would give the people of Iki Town an excellent show! And so, he used his left hand to pop his neck once, then twice, before once again raising his right leg up and stomping the ground.

She seemed quite good at riling others up, though, Hala had to admit...Though, he took the sudden arrival of the commentators in stride, smiling for a brief moment before his serious face returned in full force.

“This old Kahuna accepts your terms, InciniMask! I may be old, but I am still blessed with plenty of energy by our Tapu’s grace! And if any of these fine citizens lay a hand on you, then I shall accept my disqualification with dignity and pride! With that said, though, I will warn them to avoid doing so, just in case. After all, this is a battle between the two of us, and I shall suffer no interference! As for the referee...”

Hala pauses at that, skimming through the crowd before focusing on one of the citizens, a younger woman that was near the back of the crowd. The poor woman looked startled as Hala’s left hand suddenly pointed directly at her, before he motioned for her to join the two on stage. The poor girl was surprised that she’d been chosen, but she soon resolved to do her best to act as a referee as Hala began to speak yet again.

“...I shall choose this fine young lady! I trust she will be a fair judge of our skills, for the battle tonight shall be one I will dedicate to our beloved Tapu Koko! May its grace bless the two of us with an excellent match, and may our fight bring glory to its name! Now, I have only one final question for you, my honored opponent...” Hala paused yet again, this time on purpose as he took his readied stance once more...Then, he let the question ring forth clearly, his voice raised as loud as possible so that he could aid his opponent in electrifying the atmosphere before their match.

“Are you prepared to throw down with Melemele Island’s Kahuna!? If so, then step forward and face me!”

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reconseaweed:

The chance to sample an integral part of the region’s food made him swell with honor. He felt the opportunity was one not often seen, and as such, he planned to treat the Kahuna and his prized pokemon with the utmost respect. He barely ventured out in terms of food; yet, given that the crops and meals are almost entirely foreign to him, he took it upon himself to try the new food and perhaps incorporate it into his own cooking, not that he will admit to such a hobby. Chondrus offered Hala a warm grin, fading to a light spread of his lips as he spoke, “Sampling? That would be of the utmost honor, Kahuna. I am more than eager in learning about Alola’s customs, as well as the local delicacies that you have spoke of. I appreciate the kind gesture of yours, something that I hope to return one day when needed.”

His eyes hovered around Hala’s hands as the effortlessly moved aside, almost gracefully, despite their roughened look and bulky nature. Yet, his attention was shortly drawn back to the Kahuna himself at the mention of Pokeballs. Chondrus slipped his goggles off and let the white  device hang from his neck. His pink eyes widened with surprise, as well as delight, “Pokeballs?” he trailed off, unzipping his side pouch to pocket the items, taking each one from Hala’s grasp with a gentle maneuver of his hand, “I am grateful, Kahuna. I do have every intention on utilizing the poke balls for their purpose,” he bobbed his head and then zipped the pouch up, patting it lightly to confirm the contents won’t fall out. 

He hadn’t thought about catching Pokemon, not while he had been in Alola. While he was tasked with researching the pokemon and the environment itself, he can’t help but call back on what the Kahuna had said. Take home a piece of Mele Mele Island? That is a tempting offer…It could work. I am supposed to document and analyze the Pokemon in Alola’s entirety. Capturing Pokemon would most certainly aid in the effort, as well as the study of the intense relationship between Pokemon and their Trainers, He thought more on the subject, though he drifted back to the situation at hand after a lapse of silence.

“I have no inclination of indulging in buying all the pokeballs that I possibly could, though the idea is tempting. Once again, Kahuna, I give you my thanks,” he bowed his head, reflecting on how friendly the Kahuna was, particularly to such a stranger like himself. He felt welcomed in the Kahuna’s stay, and, if permitted, was more than inclined to stick around Mele Mele more, now that he had properly met Hala. He was wondering if proper care of Pokemon entailed more than meeting the standard requirement for living, such as shelter, food, and meeting physical and emotional needs. 

That was a relief...It seemed Hala offering the Poke Balls to Chondrus had done a bigger favor to his guest than Hala had expected! Plus, it sounded like his guest very much intended to capture some Pokemon friends to take home with him, so that made Hala beam with pride as well as he finally went to go open his door so that Chondrus could enter the Kahuna’s abode.

Now, however, he needed to decide how to prepare the Poi, the first dish he’d make a sample of...Did he want it to be one-finger, two-finger, or three-finger? Hmm...Perhaps two-finger would be best for somebody new to the wonders of Poi? Yes, that would suffice, Hala decided, nodding his head as he decided to make a humorous spectacle of finally going into his home with Chondrus.

“And finally, we enter the Kahuna’s abode! Dahahaha! Make yourself at home while we’re inside, my guest! I shall go to prepare the samples personally, so if you wish to have a little look around to occupy yourself, I’ll not complain! I believe Poi shall be the first dish I shall prepare a sample of, though that also means preparing a full serving! So, I may be gone a while, dahahaha!

...Oh, and some advice regarding the Poi when you eat it, my friend! This poi isn’t going to be fermented since that would require at least two days, so it may taste quite sweet! Also, it’s eaten with your fingers, so you’re more than welcome to use the sink once you’ve finished tasting it!”

And with a hearty laugh, Hala went into his kitchen to find a taro root as well as a vegetable brush, along with a recipe one of his servants had found on a site for things like this. After a few minutes, he’d managed to find both, but...It was a shame that he knew exactly where the Tapu Cocoa mix was, but not the exact locations of these objects, really.

Perhaps he’d cook himself more often, Hala chuckled as he went to the sink to turn the cold water on and begin the work of preparing the Poi by scrubbing the taro root with the vegetable brush...Peeling would wait for a later step, according to the recipe he’d picked out. And, to occupy himself, Hala began to hum a little cheerful ditty as he worked...Though, Hala realized that he’d completely forgotten to adress Chondrus’ offer to return the favor someday, he realized as he used the vegetable brush, pausing just long enough to playfully bap his forehead with the back of his left hand.

Food from Chondrus’ world, hm? Well, that would be a fine way to enjoy some foreign cuisine, Hala figured! Plus, maybe he could help teach his guest how to prepare food once he was done sampling it?

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suplexfirekitty:

@hollerforhala answered:

“Dahahaha! Is that so? Well, let us go onto the stage and see if you can, my friend! And, no matter the outcome, let us take pride in our skills!”

Hala roared with laughter as he stepped onto the stage, lifting his right leg as high as he could while preparing to enter a standard sumo stance, before bringing said foot down onto the stage violently, eyes steeled behind his eyelids. It was Alolan Sumo time…Probably.

“Now this… this is going to be interesting!”

It was traditional sumo verses the performance art of ‘professional’. Wrestler vs Wrestler. Young vs Seasoned professional! InciniMask takes her place on the opposite side of the stage with a flourished flip for show before she stretches and flexes in preparation for the battle to come!

“I WILL win this, old man! I have fire! I have passion! I have determination! And most importantly-”

She stands up to point at any bystanders.

“I don’t give a shit what any of you think!”

Yep. She’s in full on heel mode. The boo’s FUEL her.

Well, this one was certainly getting into the spirit of things! Hala couldn’t help but grin widely at his opponent as she riled the crowd that had started to gather up. She wanted to test her mettle against a Kahuna, did she? Well, who was he to refuse such an eager challenge?

Of course, Hala made sure to entrust his Pokemon to one of the bystanders after he’d made a show of stomping the stage, before sharply focusing on his opponent with his right eye opening just enough to make the pupil visible...And then focusing on her with a piercing glare.

He’d give this one as much energy as he could possibly muster, and show this InciniMask just what a Kahuna that was versed in traditional Alolan Sumo was capable of!

“Well, we shall see who wins in the end, hm? I believe it’s time for this old Kahuna to test your mettle personally, hohoho! Just don’t expect this old Kahuna to hold back...Now, what are the rules we shall be using for this bout, my young challenger? Shall we be playing by wrestling traditions, or by the sacred laws of Alolan Sumo? I should warn you that I’ve no qualms with either choice, so take that in mind, won’t you?”