>>20803586It's not so much that you're not feeling it than it is that you're still depressed over the still-potential concept of losing Skrelp for good. Though chances of this begin to diminish as a striking change takes place in Machamp.
Suddenly, as if his heart grew three sizes this day, Amie hearts carved straight from the pure love of his eager beaver trainer start popping out of his head, subtly boosting his momentum.
The cheering is infectious, and ends up dividing the crowd into opinionated sides, both choosing who to side for.
The longer Johnny's flames last, the more pain they bring to the strongman. But just like his trainer, he refuses to throw in the towel. With a heart pumping nothing but passion and glory, Machamp trudges on with a stallion's pride, the kind Noibat can only wish to have in a future timeline.
But just as Machamp gets too close, Johnny Cashews begins having second thoughts about his current plan of action. The flames don't seem to be having much immediate effect, Machamp is still up and doesn't appear to be dropping out anytime soon.
"There's only one way to end this.." he mumbles.
