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>What is this?
"The Mystery Dungeons" is a text-based role-playing game created to expand on the setting created by the spinoff series, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (particularly Explorers of Sky). Players isekai themselves into the world and become Pokémon, going on adventures with their newfound guildmates! SFW ONLY

Want to catch up on the story? Previous Threads:
https://rentry.org/TMD_LHG-megasummary

>I'd like to participate!
Always feel free to join in to see if it will stick with you. People come and go as they please, but there are plenty of regulars, including artists and writers. Outside of the main quests hosted here on /qst/ twice a week, a majority of side quests, lore, and role play happen almost all the time on the Element!

>How do I play?
First, fate must decide which Pokémon you become: https://randompokemon.com

Settings to Use: Generate 1, All Regions, All Types, all boxes checked (natures optional if you feel like giving your pokemon a little extra in characterization).
Take a screenshot so we know you probably weren't lying—admittedly while rerolling is frowned upon, no one has any real issue with it—after all, it's just something you and your conscious have to deal with!
Alternatively, if you're feeling much more truthful, go ahead and roll in the thread for your pokemon! (1d905). Some legendaries and mythicals have been dropped from the available roster. Assume that the box art legendaries are unavailable.

>Okay, now what?
Join the Element and read the sticky, it has the (almost) complete starter guide! It'll show you how to set up your character profile, create locations to play in, and record the lore of your exploits: https://matrix.to/#/#themysterydungeons:matrix.org. A majority of side quests, lore, and role play happen here! Otherwise, the two (usually) weekly sessions push the main stories along.

If you feel you might need help, feel free to ask!

Our next LIVE main adventures start on Tuesdays and Saturdays around 6:30PM CST in this thread!

Namefag as your character, with your team and level!
e.g. Team Poképals Monferno LvL. 25
e.g. Monferno L.25 (Mobile Scarf/Team Poképals)
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>>5371911
I claim this land for all my diggas out there
chomp on, rock-eaters!
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>>5371911
(sable may have claimed the LAND of tthe thread but I'm claiming the sky of it for rain)
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Without word or warning, Arceus once again begins gathering energy and curling within herself. Unown begin circling him in droves from around the castle, forming countless concentric rings around her form. Their synchronized chattering and vibrating echoes exponentially louder with each individual joining their chorus! The raw energies of creating begin pulsing in a line through them to The Creator- She’s planning something!
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>>5371934
*Cava bursts in, now fully here in person!
"Damn it all! What in the hell do I do!?"
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>>5371934
>castform
so... when's this trial starting?
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>>5371934
>Sable pours Charles out of his hat
Hey, wake up. You should probably be here for this, too.
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>>5371947
>Charles
>Is here! In goo form
>He quickly forms up into his normal body and places his top hat back on
“Ah! Thank you Sable. What did I miss?”
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>>5371950
Lord Arceus is gonna give us an all-or-nothing trial.
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>>5371950
>>5371952
our whole world is on the line, but it's better than the previous plan of just having it deleted.
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>>5371952
“Oh dear.”
>Charles scratches his head
“It usually comes down to a fight doesn’t it?”
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>>5371954
"It's definitely not a fight, at least. I've been told that much."
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>>5371934
Maroon takes a deep breath as he stares at the Original One gathering his strength. In this moment, things seem so surreal as if it were all a dream.
But its not. The confusion and the frustration that bloom painfully in his head is all too real.
"Well, this is certainly a way to lose your faith. . . No one to trust. All we can do is exercise our will over creation," he muses to himself.
He draws his obsidian blade, Raging Glass.
"Or in this case, the creator himself."
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>>5371953
“Quite right. A chance is better than none.”
>>5371956
“Oh? Not a fight? This may be interesting then…”
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>>5371957
Don't make us fail the trial before we even get to begin, dude!
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>>5371934
Astor gets ready!
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>As Charles waits for the challenge to begin, a thought dawns on him
>He takes off his top hat and looks inside
“Hm, still sleeping.”
>He puts the hat back on
“Looks like Olly’s still resting. Let’s beat this challenge and make sure he’s got something to wake up to!”
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"Rere will stand with her friends. Even if against her divine duty assigned to her. Rere don't wanna lose Swan or Vee or Citrine or Mespy or anyone else like she lost Crimson." Rere tears up
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>>5371965
Yeah, getting resurrected from the dead does that to a guy.
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>>5371957
"To take everyone's life when it's theirs to own... No one, NO ONE has the right to do such a thing, not even god."
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>>5371969
“Quite right.”
>Charles nods

>>5371973
“Well said Cava.”
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>>5371973

Citrine seems vaguely uncertain about this. As well as can be seen from an unmoving rock face, anyway.
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>>5371980
"...I mean, assuming that the lives are supposed to be zapped from existence. Everyone should lead their own lives... Live for themselves..."
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>>5371973
agreed. not even god should be allowed to just... unmake everyone.
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>>5371934
Vee is still shaking off the feeling of exhaustion from the last battle. He has to be at his best for what comes next.

>>5371968
Vee looks a bit more appreciative to hear Rere's declaration.

>>5371973
Vee nods in response, standing next to Citrine >>5371980 and preparing as much as possible.
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>>5371989
>Sable remembers to update his level and pets Vee
We'll be alright, don't worry, okay Vee?
>Sable doesn't sound very confident...
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>>5371969
"Do we even know if that's Olly and nkt just his soul? We're on Arceus realm still, so it can be both ways really"
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>>5371991
“Well, it certainly looks like Olly…”
“I suppose you are right. It could be an illusion. But for right now we need to focus on the challenge ahead.”
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>>5371991
I don't really have an answer for that. I mean, would our souls look like we are now, or who we were when we were humans?
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>>5371995
“Perhaps it depends on how we see ourselves?”
“I know I would imagine my soul looking like…my current form.”
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>>5371990
"If I was worried, I wouldn't be here right now. We have to be ready now and worry later, there's no time to waste everything we've done so far and look unprepared."
He's thankful the sugar rush from his previous snack hasn't run out.
"Just look who we have to impress..."
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>>5372005
“Quite the audience, yes. The first god of this world.”
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>>5371994
"Yeah..."
>>5371995
"I guess it looks close to how we see ourselves?"
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A sudden shifting, not of your own will. You find yourself somewhere else. Outside, you hear a roaring battle. Chattering. Shaking. Arceus weaves in between cleaved space and two different combatants. Seconds later, a roar you've grown accustomed to and a burst of psychic energy echoes behind this foggy viewport... Mewtwo comes flying by, never stopping his assault on Dialga.

You do a doubletake. How could Arceus be out there and... here?

"My children, so weary your bones must be. How your souls ache and cry their songs," she speaks, floating quietly down from the null-space above. "Come rest your heads against our flesh and let me take care of you, our children."

She holds her forelegs open, inviting you. "Let me sate your desire. ▯̷̡̡̥̥͚̙̤̤̟̝̦̼̭͉̔̊̄͗̉́͊̃͋́̎́̄̾͆̈͜͝͝ͅ▯̸̩͇͉͇̎͌͒̈́͐̀̇̉͋̈͐͝▯̶̡̼̺̹̗̹̺̝̘́̃̊̆̀̈́̎̾̓̏̑̿͐̍͝▯̸͈͂̓͐̃͊̄̾̿́̇͐̐̈́̄̇̾́͂̒̕͠ would be more than sufficient in all regards. Would you care for some now?" Her voice is caring. Soothing. Like a thousand lullabies upon a sea of silk. "Please. Seek not to lash out. Our intentions are not ill, my child."

The strange drink quietly floats down in front of you. One for each of you. Perfect down to the minutiae. As the light reflects against its glossy surface, you swear you see all the colors of a rainbow dance before your eyes. "Do not wait for our approval, my child. It is yours, after all."
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>>5372027
"I am quite literally unable to drink this. Sorry. Don't take it as a refusal!"
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>>5372027
...this is a trick, isn't it.
>castform does not want to take the drink.
I know there's a trial up ahead, but is this it? or is it just refreshments?
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>>5372027
This is not at all what he was expecting.
What is this?
"What..?"
Vee is apprehensive.
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>>5372027
“Wait, when did M2? Get here??”
>Charles looks at the glass presented, and the swirling colors within
“What…is this? Exactly?”
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Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>5372027
Well, to say this is getting strange would be late by about a few minutes, but uh... yeah I was not expecting this...
>Sable peers into the drink
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>>5372027
Rere drinks it without a second thought,
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>>5372027
"Uh. FORTUNE FAVORS THE BOLD!?"
*Cava sips it.
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>>5372027
Maroon eyes the drink with suspicion as he takes it in his paw. He waits for the others to drink first. Thoughts wander to the figure Judas as a deep discomfort sets in. A. . . loneliness indicative of his name.
He is no ones child.
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>>5372027
"... fuck it"
Astor drinks ir
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Bind, having accepted there's no controlling this scenario considers the picturesque drink. "This is something that useless idiot would do, but... down the hatch!"
His eyes widen immediately. "It's so rich!"
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>>5372027
"If the circumstances weren't so...cosmic, I'd be delighted for a drink but now, not for me."
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>>5372030
"I think you are mistaken." Your vision wavers for a moment and suddenly it is... edible for you.

>>5372031
She says nothing.

>>5372032
>>5372033
"For you, our children."

>>5372034
It's a drink. Or well, you thought it was a drink. It's actually very fine granules of some mineral. It moves almost like a liquid would, however.

>>5372036
>>5372037
>>5372041
Cold, warm, spicy, sweet... it's everything and more. It delights your taste and tickles the mind. It's too good to be true. How could it be your favorite and not at the same time? Your wounds and weariness fade.
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>>5372045
Wow... This is cool!
>Sable starts drinking and doesn't stop until it's empty
Thank you, Arceus!
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>>5372045
“…didn’t quite answer the question…”
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Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>5372045
>castform looks at the drink
>he goes to try and drink it before stopping and realising the water membrane is in the way
>he dunks his face in and absorbs the drink via osmosis
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>>5372045
"...This tastes far too good."
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>>5372027
>>5372032
Vee is surprised by how many of them are accepting the drinks from this entity.

>>5372044
He's relieved on some level to see some of his friends reject the drink.

>>5372045
He declines the 'generous' offer, stepping back. If he had any sense, he'd spill it.
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>>5372045
"Man... I haven't had this since I was first made..."
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>>5372045
"Pretty good"
Astor stops drinking
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>>5372055
>Charles side glances to Vee and follows his example, placing the glass to the side
“You getting a bad feeling about this too, Vee?”
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"I do not believe any of us would be satisfied if the fate of all things were dictated in any part by your worldly needs and limitations. We may oppose eachother, but I have promised you a fair chance, and a chance I will give. The drink will restore your mortal bodies to peak condition. There will be no fatigue, no malady. Only you, and us.
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>>5372050
>>5372054
>>5372057
>>5372060
"It is good to see that you enjoy it, our children."

>>5372053
Castform's water bubble displays the same effect as oil on water.

>>5372065
"We mean no harm."
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>>5372045
Carefully, Maroon dips his tongue into the glass. He pauses, blinking in utter confusion before setting the glass down and wiping his tongue clean.
". . . It taste like Ramen Noodle Soup."
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>>5372045
"...ah."

Citrine decides not to question it and consumes the... Substance.
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>>5372061
Vee's look says all that needs to be said.
He looks at the figure >>5372065, cautious and apprehensive.

>>5372067
"And why should we believe you? You aren't the one with anything to lose here."
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>>5372067
"Urk, you say that, but you also want to wipe out Poke-manity."
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>>5372065
*Ymir drinks with some suspicion remaining*
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Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>5372067
>Castform continues attempting to drink the drink, temporarily turning the water bubble off so he can reach it.
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>>5372065
>>5372071
“To be honest, this sounds like a trick.”
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>>5372067
"I... don't like this a single bit"
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Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>5372065
>>5372067
>Out of curiosity, Charles looks at the cup set to the side, looking to see if it looks…familiar at all…
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Maroon hears an irritated pretentious correction from somewhere behind him. "IT'S BROTH!!!" the bunny howls. Nobody cares.

>>5372071
"We for one, would be burdened with the knowledge of my duplicity in that case."

>>5372073
"And had We not believed in the worthiness of this test of ours, or your fervor, We would not be entertaining your appeals to begin with. We will remind you, my child, that We are powerful beyond the need for trickery."

>>5372077
>>5372081
"Of course, We will not force you."
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>>5372085
"Fine, fine! I understand that you want us to take on the danged test but your reasoning for everything is... Vexing."
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>castform remembers to put the vane back on while we're here
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Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>5372085
"May i ask if the squirrel is actually alive and not just his wandering soul?"
Astor asks, shall he be heard?
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>>5372084
You have... definitely have seen this texture at least once before. From inside the guild, even! No matter how hard you try though, you can;t remember where from, though...

Arceus looks around, still wary of Giratina nearby. He floats high up above, turning his gaze down to you all. "If you are all rested and ready, I will now pose the first Trial. They will test your resolve, willingness, and ability to protect this world and all in it from the tribulations that will surely plague you. To begin: The Trial of Willpower. All you must do..." He disappears instantaneously, appearing for brief flashes in the sky at the very edges of your vision before reappearing so high in the air,
"...is touch me."

TRIAL BEGIN
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>>5372085
"Sorry if I don't trust your good word over your actions." Vee declines.
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>>5372102
Okay... Alright...
Astor, can you get me up there?
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>>5372102
...Can you not make that sound like an innuendo?
>castform prepares to fly up!
>>5372107
hey, I can work as an airlift if needs be.
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Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>5372102
"Catch." Maroon chucks his sword at Arceus and bolts after him like a rocket.
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>>5372102
“QUESTION!”
>Charles calls up
“DO WE ALL NEED TO PERFORM THIS? OR JUST ANY OF US THAT CAN?”
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>>5372108
I'll take any help I can get here, you think you can lift me, then let's do this!
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Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>5372102
"If so then... I'll do THIS!"
*Cava throws Pendragon as fast as he can!
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Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5372102
Citrine equips his Air Balloon and pushes off the ground, ascending. Kind of slowly. This isn't exactly what the Air Balloon is made for...
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Rolled 5 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5372112
>>5372102
>castform flies up with sable on top!
>+2 from turbulent flying, being weighed down counts for that right?
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Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>5372102
Vee goes for his simplest move first.

He uses his experience with the move he's known since the very beginning, and summons the stars need for Swift! He has a few more ideas if this doesn't work, but...

Vee used Swift!
Swift never misses, unless..?
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Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>5372102
>Witnessing everyone else’s attempts, Charles shrugs and tries to use Acid Spray to hit Arceus!
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Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>5372102
"Well let's try it then!"

*Ymir uses High Horsepower to do a really big jump towards Arceus*
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Rolled 11 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5372115
>>5372112
Amateurs
Astor tries to carry Sable and Cast
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>>5372131
to be fair, I'm not used to that much weight!
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>>5372132
I'm not that fat, am I?
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Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>5372102
>blizzaaaaaaaaard
"I think a little ice will suffice. It'll have to make Arceus move slower!" Mistral says, deploying his attempt at help.
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>>5372134
you're not fat at all! I'm just extremely light and thus not supposed to carry much
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>>5372141
Whew... sorry, though.
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>>5372139
>Charles feels the cold find flow through the air
>He starts shivering quite a bit!
“I’d be chattering my teeth if I had any!”
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>>5372134
>>5372141
"No, i mean, Cast is good at hovering, not at flying!"
Astor has grabbed both Sable and Cast
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>>5372148
In another life, I bet I was a pilot! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
>Sable is enjoying himself a bit much for a life and death trial, isn't he?
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>>5372148
Admittedly, flying quick is your specialty. I'm better at precise movements
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Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>5372102
Rere simply hugs the air, humming happily and content. Silly friends don't understand the first thing about this at all
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Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>5372111
"Any contact will suffice."
>>5372113
>>5372110
The two blades fly abroad of Arceus's blurring body and then some- he even slows down a bit at the peak of their arc so as to be visible when flying around them! He's fast, channeling that Extremespeed.
>>5372114
Citrine commands a bit of space with his presence, assuming space exists here at all...
>>5372115
Cast is airborne with Sable! They're not gaining on Arceus, as he flies around, though... and that's not what that means >:(
>>5372118
Arceus deftly weaves around and between the stars! Their pursuit is endless though, and find their mark when his travel path is cut off by a wide jet of...
>>5372121
Acid! He slows down to avoid the spray, only to be clipped by the swift, and stops channeling his Extremespeed for but a moment.
>>5372124
Ymir is airborne! He's the closest anyone's come yet!
>>5372131
Astor and Cast with Sable occupy space at an altitude higher than the others- now he won't be able to ascend upward (completely) uncontested.
>>5372139
Mistral's Blizzard frosts over The Creator's limbs and wheel completely, and he begins a dead drop straight downward. Bind is sprinting in with an Agility...
>>5372161
It is a perfect hug. Perhaps so perfect, that Rere has attain permanent proficiency bonus with hug action rolls.
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Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>5372170
Onward, Astor! Just a little bit closer so I can touch Him!
>Sable encourages Astor
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Rolled 11 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5372170
“No go. All right, something else then…”
>Charles thinks for a moment…
>Charles attempts to fashion his goo into wings that he may fly out and touch Arceus!
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Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>5372172
"To the top and beyond!"
Astor is going at several speeds
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>>5372170
Rere is content with that, simply floating as is like she had completed the goal. For something that is 'all', everyone seemed so focused towards a single point of it.
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Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>5372170
I'll try and slow 'em down!
>Cast deploys tactical Weather balls to slow arceus!
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Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>5372170
"Ya see how close I got!? Wanna see me do it again?"
*Once more with High Horsepower*
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Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>5372170
Maroon kicks himself off the ground and leaps at Arceus's frozen body to catch it.
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Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>5372170
"Aw..."
*Cava picks up his sword... And charges ahead, trying to take advantage of the others' attempts of slowing Arceus down with Mega Horn!
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>>5372175
shockingly, Charles does get the shape down! Most of his other physical properties won't let him fly, but he does find himself able to run significantly faster...
>>5372172
Astor is encouraged to go at many speeds, as opposed to several.
>>5372176
He's caught up with Bind and then some!

Before Bind, Charles, and Astor can cover enough ground to punish Arceus's landing, a familiar buzz can be heard, when a purple haze gathers at The Creator's core. He turns his head upward and lets out a familiar wail.
https://vocaroo.com/16tdFWM0ZpWI
Color drains from almost everyone's bodies, and time is slowed to a halt. Arceus catches himself with tapered poise, and begins to take off with another Extremespeed, before a colorless film rises from the nothingness below and pins him in place, to even his surprise! He glances at Rere for a moment, before time resumes, leaving his body inert and vulnerable from the Roar of Time.
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Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>5372192
Citrine fires a Power Gem from where he is, suspended in the air and all.

"This counts, right? I.. don't know."
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Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>5372192
"Roar of Time!? I forgot about that!"
*Cava continues speeding ahead.
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Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>5372192
Well gents, it's been fun. I'll see you at the bottom
>As Astor gets close to Arceus, Sable jumps off and tries to latch on!
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>>5372192
Rere quickly turns to where the All-Powerful is, seemingly upbeat and giving a wave and simply floating there happily and content with her actions.
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Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>5372192
>cast dismounts from Astor to ram himself into arceus!
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Rolled 15 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5372192
>Hesitating for only a moment, Charles realizes this is as good a chance as any!

>Charles uses his old trick, goo lasso, to grab a hold of Arceus before another lift-off attempt!

“Come on, come on…”

> +2 Goo
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Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>5372192
"Let's try an ol' favorite."
*Ymir creates an Ice Beam trail to slip and slide right towards Arceus*
"I'M COMIN' FOR YA!"
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Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>5372192
Maroon fails to even graze the Original One once again. He narrows his eyes for a moment.
He can't touch him- so maybe he can trick Arceus into touching him? He had before. . .
"When this is all over I'm asking your daughter out, god," he states bluntly.
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Rolled 8, 11, 18 = 37 (3d20)

>>5372192
He carefully makes his way over to Vee. They communicated their cool plan to each other.

Like juggling a ball, he sends the Eevee out with a set of three kicks out to Arceus!
>triple axeeeeeeeeeel to send Vee flying out
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>>5372216
"Their daughter is currently in a fight to take over the universe or some shit. Also, do you really want to get a gf that threw you at us? Actually, you would, ignore that."
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>>5372170
Vee is proud of his Swift-proficiency.
He prepares for another go before...

>>5372192
He's surprised, but time resumes quickly, and he is seemingly unharmed.

Vee takes a note from his own book, remembering the last time he went soaring through the air.
He makes a glance towards Mistral before readying himself, summoning stars behind him, preparing to launch and ride them towards Arceus.

>>5372221
He is sent out, and the fastball is a go.
He makes full-use out of his Swift as he soars.

Vee used Swift!
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Rolled 12 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5372192
"Huff, Stop!"
Astor tries flying even harder!
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Rolled 16 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5372228
Vee forgot to roll the dice.
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>>5372224
"She did say I was her favorite plaything. I'm willing to betray the Original One for that- its not like he's going to do anything," Maroon says, looking right at Arceus as he says this.
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>>5372233
"That's more akin to a kid calling an annoying fly their favorite toy..."
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>>5372233
maroon, go down that path and she'll break you like a kid tearing a plushie.
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>>5372233
"I doubt that was true,not that it'd be a good thing if it was. It was probably just manipulation... Or you're temporary."

Citrine clearly dislikes Giratina.
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>>5372238
>>5372242
"I'm a lot tougher than, not even the hand of the creator can unmake me."
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>>5372216
>>5372233
>>5372244
"Oh, the naïveté of mortality. It will never work, my child. We would recommend you look for a relationship that is feasible and attainable." She floats nearby, watching the Trial.
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>>5372244
>Charles casts a worried glance back to Maroon as he attempts his lasso
“You may want to hold back on such remarks!”
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>>5372249
the only relationship feasible for him is known as the left paw.
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>>5372244
"Well it was nice knowing ya, Maroon!"
*Ymir feels a sense of impending doom for his guild mate*
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>>5372244
"I'm more worried about being kept as a pet than that."
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Rolled 12 (1d20)

Rere checks for if Mespirit is around, her friends need to get gud
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>>5372254
>>5372251
"They won't do anything. They don't have the will to strike me down because they can never. I am hellbent on saving this world and not even you, Arceus, can stop me. I will remain defiant and arragont until the bitter end to achieve what I damn please."
"You can't stop me," he states, a direct challenge.
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>>5372263
"I don't really care that you're challenging god right now, I just want you to understand dating satan's generally a bad idea."
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>>5372276
"Whats a Satan?"
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>>5372284
"Uh, they're a fallen angel or something that is basically a very bad guy."
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>>5372284
think I saw a satan in olly's book, resident dieties favourite that was cast down after betrayal if I remember right?
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>>5372211
The Deity's strength returns, and he is about to manually make hisdash away before he's stunned for just a moment by a web of slime! in that moment...
>>5372198
>>5372208
Sable and Cast callously jump off of Astor like a crumbling video game platform for extra speed, while he tumbles downward. The three of them fall and roll into him.
>>5372215
Ymir gets a surprisingly solid slide going, but crashes into Arceus rather than glide forward for a mere touch. He rebounds with a couple frontflips to flourish.
>>5372221
>>5372221
connecting all the kicks, the third is a high angle crescent that rockets the lightweight forward in a wide angle straight towards Arceus! Vee summons his stars to ride and keep his arc true, throwing in a few corkscrews for flair!

Bind... trips over at Maroon's comment.

TRIAL END

Arceus stands up straight, unfazed by all the impacts. "Fortune is a talent that must be taken advenage of as well as any other- Regardless, I feel a not insignificant amount of pride in your success.

>>5372263
The Arceus administering your tests addresses Maroon as well, though differently. "That may well even be true, and We would want nothing more than to see our children flourish and succeed in their endeavors... except not witnessing such a waste of life." Does he mean that literally or figu- "Perhaps your potential for maturation will allow you to survive these challenges and best me. Perhaps you could even seduce her! But that would only prove me right about your endless fruitless struggles. Seeking Her is quite possibly the worst idea I've heard in all my age and millenia. For your own good..."

Maroon takes 1260 damage from an unseen force.

"For the Next Trial: A Test of Knowledge... of the self.

Answer me, why are you here? What do you flounder and resist for? Have you found anything at all that would make your losses, struggles, and weariness worthwhile?"

TRIAL START
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>>5372318
We're because this is our world, our home...
>cast looks to thte rest of the guild
and our family! no matter how much I go through, if it's for them, it's worthwhile, so there's no way I'm letting even you take that away!
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>>5372318
"Here in this world? Heh, wish I knew, but here in this moment I'm doin' the best I can to help the others. At least until I can return to my world. Knowing that I wasn't standing around while things were goin' outta sorts is enough for me."
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>>5372318
“Flounder? Resist? No. We do no such thing. We persist. We give one another strength! We work together to see another tomorrow. Why see another tomorrow? So that we may see one another grow. Your new world you wish to make? None of that would be possible. Everything stagnant and unchanging. Nothing of value would come of it!
>>5372325
>Charles points to Castform
“What Cast said! For family! For all those we have met along the way, and for all those yet to come.”
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>>5372318
"Rest in peace the yellow dog, lusted and subbed for a demon, got pancaked by some weird force" Astor indeed places a plot relevant
"Now for the questions, i want a way out..." Astor ponders his choice
"... or at least i wanted one before, but recent events make me want to stay with the guild, and most of all, with Blitz, i already failed my son, i'm not going to repeat the same mistake with her"
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>>5372336
plot relevant flower*
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Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>5372318
>While Charles is making his argument, he plays a soft symphony, directing a life Dew to Maroon to heal…whatever damage that may have caused.
>Maroon healed for 25% of his maximum hp
>Roll for song
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>>5372318
"Life itself. Its limitless potential. The fact that we have control as living beings, masters of ourselves."
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>>5372318
Maroon is fucking dead and thus cannot answer.
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Maroon looks down and finds his wounds healed. Maybe Arceus didn't want any unfair distractions.
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>>5372318
>before trial 2
whew! Can't believe that actually worked!
>trial 2

I... I don't want the world to end again. Every moment of my new life has been to ensure that the horrors of the last age are not repeated. I've been beaten, cut up, burned, microwaved, buried, and nearly died several times over, and I don't regret a single second of it. It's simply my duty, my honor, and my penance for bringing this entire nightmare to fruition to begin with. I want to make this second chance count, to finally do something right for people and pokemon. As for finding something worth it... I have. Something worth doing all of this for... my homes, the pokemon and people that took me in even at my low moments... I can't just let it all be for nothing. Not again. I'll prove myself in any way you ask, Lord. I just want to make things right.
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>>5372344
>>5372318
Struggling... Persisting... Whatever you wish to call it. It's needed for life itself as a concept to truly... Exist! Life... Life is all about having its ups, but also its downs. You can't make anyone truly UNDERSTAND or FEEL joy, happiness, or contentment without having felt pain! Pain... Suffering... It's what drives us to truly LIVE, Arceus! If we lived in a state of perpetual safety and immunity to pain, we wouldn't be able to feel or understand joy and happiness! As for why we struggle to live... Well, everyone's got their own reasons. Revenge, comfort, their loved ones, their community... All of them are valid reasons to exist. My reason for being here is to protect those very reasons! I've said this before, but everyone's lives are their OWN lives! They're the ones who decide what THEY do! If an outside force takes it for any other reason other than living as well, then I believe it to be entirely unjustified and morally reprehensible. That's why I'm here, Arceus. I'm here to stop all of you from deciding their fates yourself.
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>>5372318
"Ah. It appears I missed."

Citrine unequips his Air Balloon and crashes heavily to the ground.

"I'm here because... Well, multiple reasons. You want a selfish explanation? I've got one. This is my second chance. I get to live in this world, with only memories of this world. I've got so much to fight for, like..."

Citrine looks moderately embarrassed. "Well, you know already, since you're God. I'm not throwing that away for anything."

"Aside from that, I've made it my responsibility to protect my friends, and that extends to this. I'm not gonna just stand by. I never do. And... I feel that protection instinct extends to everyone else in the world, too. They've got goals and friendships and love to fight for, same as I do. Whatever catastrophes you keep mentioning will happen... I'll face them head-on. We all will. Anything it takes, because it's better than just... Erasure. I'm sure you understand that point of view. That has to be the point of the world you made, perseverance."

Citrine stands tall and nods to Cava. >>5372357
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>>5372318
Rere is the designated protector of the Tree of Life, as dictated by her creator. Rere has lived many years,. Rere has made many friends with humans, Pokemon and now Pokemon humans.

Rere... Rere argues with siblings... But Rere is sad she knows not where they are since we seperated by... by... thing... But Rere loves them. Rere argued with Mespirit... but... Rere loved Mespirit. Rere now arguing with Arceus... but... Rere likes Arceus.

Rere thinks all these worth it. Rere doesn't know what the next world you make will have. Maybe it will have Rere... But would it really be Rere? Arcy never say what the new world have, Arcy never asked others their thoughts as far as Rere is concerned. Pretty rude, Grandmapa
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>>5372318
Vee lands lightly and steps back swiftly after he and Mistral's starry display.
He looks up at Arceus, who stands in front of him, facing him. He who was larger than him when He fell, and even more so when standing tall, no matter how straight Vee stands.
"The struggles are what make the victories worthwhile. It's why I choose to do what I do, because there will always be an easier option, but it won't make me happy to sit and let others live for me." He catches his breath from his previous stunt, shaking ice off of himself.

"If I wanted to repeat myself and everything I neglected before, I'd be in a bush, or a cave somewhere no one knows, alone, thinking about how much better it would be for me to go out and do something with myself, but instead, I'm doing things my way," he accentuates his words, "here, alongside everyone else, playing by your rules because you want to interrupt that, all for the sake of those you didn't hear when they begged for your help." He thinks of Sable, Olly, anyone and everyone he knows who's held onto their faith in face of everything.

He continues, digging his small paws into the ground while he explains himself, posing a question to the spotless royal white figure who eclipses his tiny furred form, despite his best efforts.
"Are you going to let all the effort in the world go to waste all because you're too big to see the details from this ivory tower?"

He waits for a response, looking for any sign that his, or anyone else's words might've reached him as he overlooks them.
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"Even if we didn't have to die to make way for this New World... I would rather! Skating by in that painfully average industrial life is a fate I wouldn't wish on anyone! I'd never have hungered for any of the things I can be proud of having done in this world if nothing ever prompted me. I was the most average human there ever was, so I know I can say most people would feel the same. Your perfect world to replace this one... would be pointless.
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>>5372343
"Eugh. . . That felt like a cold sneeze. . . still better than when I got here," Maroon groans in pain as it feels pain even in his bones.
"What's going on?"
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>>5372372
*Cava nods along to it.
"Continue struggling... Keep on struggling to the end of ends... There's no fighting to just die..."
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>>5372378
“We are currently trying to articulate to Arceus why we keep on living in this world of free choice over…his? Her? World of no choice.”
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>>5372318
He nods in agreement with everyone else, points spoken. “As for me... adventure. There’s so much to see that I can actually explore. No more... wishing and wistful thinking. Living vicariously through others far away. It’s personal. A journey to call my own.”
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>>5372382
>>5372318
"Huh? Oh. . . That's easy. Because choice isn't negotiable and I refuse to exist in a world without it. I have a will and am determined to achieve what I set out to do- without my delusional determination I am nothing and pathethic. I refuse to be that."
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>>5372387
>Charles places a comforting hand on Maroon’s shoulder
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>>5372387
"Free will is arguably the most important aspect of sentient life indeed..."
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Arceus closes his eyes, apparently deep in thought.

TRIAL END

We shall continue tomorrow at 6:30 PM CST.
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>>5372398
(NC)
"Did we pass the test? I didn't study for this."
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Rolled 605 (1d905)

>>5371911
Alright, this seems neat. Rolling for pokemon.
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>>5372744
Glad to have ya.
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>>5372744
Awesome! Can’t wait to meet you!
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Rolled 2 (1d2)

The Patriarch floats around the group all giving their answers. His eyes pass over each one of you, analyzing and calculating something. Passing Judgement, perhaps? He continues to move between the group as the words continue, listening in the attentive way a Legendary does...

"So it is said." He cranes his neck up to look into the milky white nothing. "Your persistence is fascinating."

He floats away as the Matriarch replaces his position as overseer. "Our children, you have all come so far... all you have now is one last test to pass. One last before we make our decision on Judgement."

She taps the ground and it ripples like the surface of a pond. "The Trial of Passion. A test of the primordial spirit... do not falter now, my children..."

From the center of the ripple emerges shapes. Many shapes. Many familiar shapes.

TRIAL START!
>1 for LHG
>2 for Ferals

Castform Level 53
Swampert Level 54
Dragonair Level 44
Goodra Level 60
Pachirisu Level 52
Escavalier Level 61
Gigalith Level 64
Eevee Level 54
Grimmsnarl Level 57
Sableye Level 54
Politoed Level 51
Staraptor Level 64
Arcanine Level 63
Lopunny Level 47
Alolan Ninetales Level 62

"...you may begin," the Matriarch announces. "Show me that you mastered more than just the mind..."
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>>5372982
(insert "you aren't me!" here)
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>>5372982
Vee watches as the creatures rise, and stares down his very own reflection.
Clones are quite the interesting opponent. Vee wonders how alike they really are...

He sits and waits for his mirror to do something, or perhaps, wait with him. It'd be his game plan too, after all.
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>>5372982
"Guess we're seein' what we're made of face to face!"
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>>5372982
>Charles witnesses the all too familiar shapes appear before them
“Oh dear…”
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>>5372982
>castform stares at his mirror, he knows he can't do much to IT, but it can't do much to him either. weather ball will always do half damage regardless of active weather.
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>>5372982
"...hmmm. I... That can't be real."
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>>5372982
Maroon stares at his reflection and chuckles with a tired grin. The sight of himself reminds me of a dream he once had.
Without prompting he says to himself, "I still think I should've drown you when I had the chance. I'll have to settle for smothering you out."
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>>5372982
*Cava watches the ferals wearily...
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>>5372982
Well, that's interesting. So like, should we all fight ourselves or do you guys just wanna go for whoever?
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>>5373006
some of us don't have much to face ourselves off with, like me or maroon.
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>>5372982
"Why are we entertaining this stupid stuff again?" Poli whines.
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>>5373006
“Perhaps go for weaknesses? That…sort of just makes me have to fight myself regardless, but it may help others take down more of the mirrors faster.”
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>>5373009
"A grass move would definitely be handy right about now."
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>>5373007
>>5373009
Eh, I guess... I dunno, we'll see who they go for
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>>5373010
“Wonder if any of us has one…”
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>>5373006
>>5373009
>>5373007
"I'd prefer seeing what he's got." Vee's still staring at his mirror-self, itching to battle him. "If you'd all be so kind to... not beat him up."
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Rere waves from outside the limits. She has been banned from this fight for some reason, damn rulesets. She floats out of reach, cheering on Lost Hope as she waves her arms around
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Rolled 19, 18, 18, 2, 2, 7, 3 = 69 (7d20)

>>5372982
It swoops high in the sky.
>Castform sets Sunny Day!

It commands the water through the earth.
>Swampert used Muddy Water on Maroon!

It whips through the air.
>Dragonair used Dragon Rush on Charles!

It lashes out.
>Goodra used Power Whip on Sable!

It gathers power.
>Pachirisu used Charge!

It sharpens its resolve.
>Escavalier used Swords Dance!

It gathers power from beyond.
>Gigalith prepares Meteor Beam!

It cowers and plots.
>Eevee used Focus Energy!

It pleads and appears meek, saying strange words.
>Grimmsnarl used Flatter on Astor!

It scampers on the ground, greedy.
>Sableye used Knock Off on Citrine!

It croaks out loudly.
>Politoed used Hyper Voice on everyone!

It soars high into the sky, out of everyone's reach.
>Staraptor used Fly...

It speeds up and heats up.
>Arcanine used Extremespeed on Ymir!
>Arcanine used Overheat on Scava!

It runs away.
>Lopunny flees...?

It waits, watching.
>Alolan Ninetales does nothing. It prowls around Goodra.

LHG TURN 1
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>>5373017
“I’ll give it a shot, but I can’t guarantee anything.”
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Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>5373019
>castform is now fire type!
>he takes this chance to ratio mirro Cava while it swords dances, unleashing a weather ball!
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Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5373019
"Hey!" Maroon growls as he rushes to block Cava from the Arcanine's Overheat.
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Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>5373019
"Sun..? This appears suboptimal. Unless they..?" Poli goes into thought while covering his ears, then elects to use Earth Power.
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>>5373019
>Sable gets sideswiped by a gooey whip
OW! ALRIGHT FINE WE START NOW, THEN!
>Sable Digs into the earth!
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Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>5373019
"Don't you dare move!" Astor is dizy!
He uses Brave Bird on the dog!
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Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>5373019
HP: 787/1080
"Startin' off strong. Ha, not surprised."
>ACTION
*Ymir charges into Pachirisu with High Horsepower*
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>>5373041
(348 damage)
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>>5373029
>(963 damage on mirror cava!)
>cast took 118 damage!
>HP 412/530
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>>5373022
"Thanks Charles..." Vee notices one of them going for the first move...

>>5373019
Vee is surprised by the rush of attacks, most of which thankfully not directed at him. His eyes remain on the Eevee, but his ears cling to his head as the Politoed screeches. (470/540 HP) Ouch.

He follows along with the Eevee's plan, focusing just as he did.

Vee used Copycat!
Vee used Focus Energy!

It only dawns on him after the fact. "...H-Hey! Now I'M the one playing into my own idea!"
He continues trying to stay on the same footing as his opponent.
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>>5373019
Citrine isn't really certain of what to do, and just uses Iron Defense to compensate somewhat from losing his Light Core this early.
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>>5373030
The Swampert's muddy water instantly cakes underneath the heat of the Arcanine's attack.
>Maroon takes 342 damage from Muddy Water.
>918 HP left.
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Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>5373019
>Charles rears back from the rushing dragon!
>He grits his non existent teeth as his antennae get slammed by the hyper voice!
“All right, this isn’t looking good…need to do this smart…”
>Purple energy wells up along Charles body as he emits an Acid Spray at The Dragonair!
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>>5373019
>>5373030
*Cava is alive, thanks to Maroon!
"Thanks, Maroon! Uh..."
*Cava mirrors mirror Cava and uses Swords Dance!
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>>5373054
>Charles
HP:(722/1200)
>On dragonair
(40bp) + 60 + 15 = 115 Damage and Dragonair Special Defense reduced by 2 stages!
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>>5373055
also, 1122 HP left
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Rolled 9, 14, 11, 4, 11, 19, 20, 15, 1 = 104 (9d20)

It cries from above.
>Castform used Rain Dance!

It takes aim with the tears.
>Swampert used Hydro Pump on Citrine! (ROLL 1)

It weaves in the air.
>Dragonair used Dragon Dance!

It provides aid.
>Goodra used Life Dew on Feral Escavalier!

It unleashes the power within.
>Pachirisu used Spark on Castform! (ROLL 2)

It fights back, hunting for a worthy opponent.
>Escavalier used Drill Run on Scava! (ROLL 3)

It calls down the power from above.
>Gigalith used Meteor Beam on Maroon! (ROLL 4)

It lets its power go to someone stronger...
>Eevee used Baton Pass to Sableye.

It stands up and begins saying mean things.
>Grimmsnarl used Torment on Charles!

It scampers closer, still greedy for more.
>Sableye used Knock Off on Vee! (ROLL 5)

It attempts to sing your demise.
>Politoed used Perish Song! (ROLL 6)

It comes crashing down, talons ready to strike.
>Staraptor used Fly on Poli! (ROLL 7)

It attempts to crush down with force.
>Arcanine used Bite on Ymir! (ROLL 8)

It is nowhere to be seen...?
>Where did Lopunny go...?

It howls out, angered.
>Alolan Ninetales used Dazzling Gleam on Poli! (ROLL 9)

LHG TURN 2
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>>5373074
Citrine takes the Hydro Pump to the face and spins into action to block for Maroon as well. Heavy damage? Yeah, sure, but he's not concerned about that. Bruised, he stares himself down wordlessly.
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>>5373074
>HP: 649/1080
*Ymir flinched*
"Hey! Gettin' real up close!"
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Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>5373074
>Sable bursts from the earth(?) and smacks the other Sableye!
You're not hurting him anymore!
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Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>5373074
"ACK!? PERISH SONG! We have to knock them out as fast as possible, we're gonna be wiped!"
*Cava uses Close Combat on his self!
"BEGONE!"
(890 HP left pre injection mold)
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Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>5373074
>castform is now water type!
>he tries to place himself to block the life dew!
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>>5373079
>146 damage
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>>5373080
Cava uses Injection Mold! 500 Damage!
697 HP left.
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Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5373074
>Charles feels a strange miasma befall him! He seems to forget he can use Acid spray…for the next move or so.
>Charles’ antennae are again assaulted by horrendous noises!
“Gaaaaaah! Enough with the noise!”
>Charles reaches his arm up to the heavens…calling out…and brings it down
>Charles used Draco Meteor!
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Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>5373074
Vee watches Eevee Baton Pass to Sableye, thinking about doing the same. "Oh, are you-" He's cut off by Sableye's Knock Off tearing his Foreverstone out of his scarf.

Vee's heartbeat pounds through his chest as he watches it fall, a subtle nervousness entering him as the Everstones tangled in the dreamcatcher land on the floor.

He looks back at the Sableye and Eevee as he skids to a stop.

A shattering noise breaks out from his scarf as he's surrounded by pale energy, and stars envelope him.

Seconds later, he's speeding like a comet towards the Eevee. He doesn't just barely notices Sable taking care of himself. >>5373079

Vee used Breakneck Blitz!
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Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5373074
"You insolent little knave!" Poli snips at the Staraptor, not much caring about the actual more pressing things targeting him. He is almost totally owned, though. Crit moment! Nonetheless, he elects to use Ice Beam on the Staraptor.
After launching his attack, not even checking if it connected, he turns to Sable. "If I'm unmistaken, you were unaffected by the Perish Song. We now have an effective win condition."
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>>5373088
328 damage!

He's serious.
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Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>5373074
"Ack!" Maroon yelps in pain as he's struck by a Metor Beam.
"Damn it! I'm going to shatter you stupid head!"

Maroon uses Close Combat on Gigalith.
>Maroon takes 428 damage from Meteor Beam
>490 HP left
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>>5373098
>Maroon does 442 damge to Gigalith
>Maroon takes 147 recoil.
>343 HP left
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>>5373074
>>5373086
> The Dragon’s Wrath is unleashed…
>A tears appears in the sky…Comets falling to their targets
>It’s as if the very universe weeps…

Castform
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7) + 60 + 7 = 231

Swampert
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7) + 60 + 7 = 231

Dragonair
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7 x 2 x 2) + 60 + 7 = 722

Goodra
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7 x 2) + 60 + 7 = 395

Pachirisu
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7) + 60 + 7 = 231

Escavalier
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7 x 0.5) + 60 + 7 = 149

Gigalith
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7) + 60 + 7 = 231

Eevee
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7) + 60 + 7 = 231

Grimmsnarl
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7 x 0.5) + 60 + 7 = 149

Sableye
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7) + 60 + 7 = 231

Politoed
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7) + 60 + 7 = 231

Staraptor
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7) + 60 + 7 = 231

Arcanine
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7) + 60 + 7 = 231

Lopunny?
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7) + 60 + 7 = 231

Alolan Ninetails
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7 x 0.5) + 60 + 7 = 149

>Charles special attack reduced by 2 stages!
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Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>5373074
"Fuck!"
Astor, unsure about what to do, does another Brave Bird on the doggo!
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>>5373098
>>5373075
Oops, it turns out that Maroon did not get hit with Metoer Beam.
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>>5373098
"That's my head you're calling stupid!"
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>>5373130
"I'm aware!" he shouts, angry if grateful for having avoided another beam of rocks.
>771 HP Left
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Rolled 8, 4, 16, 3, 15, 13, 15, 3 = 77 (8d20)

It hides behind a veil of the earth.
>Castform used Sandstorm!

It attempts to bend the airborne earth and water to its will.
>Swampert used Muddy Water on Sableye and Astor! (ROLL 1)

It slithers weakly on the ground, attempting to take out Charles' legs.
>Dragonair used Dragon Tail on Charles! (ROLL 2)

It continues to provide aid.
>Goodra used Life Dew on Dragonair.

It buzzes out, frustrated, attempting to get close.
>Pachirisu used Nuzzle on Castform! (ROLL 3)

The lances fall.

It harnesses the power within the air.
>Gigalith uses Weather Ball on Sableye! (ROLL 4)

It whines and cowers, scampering away.
>Eevee flees...?

It whispers sweet nothings into your head.
>Grimmsnarl Flatters Ymir.

It scampers back up, hunting for more goods.
>Sableye used Knock Off on Escavalier! (ROLL 5)

It attempts to encourage more...
>Politoed sang an Encore for Charles!

It slams into another for dominance in the air.
>Staraptor used Brave Bird on Astor! (ROLL 6)

It attempts to crush those beneath it.
>Arcanine used Bite on Poli! (ROLL 7)

It... attempts to make you understand.
>Lopunny used Entrainment on Maroon!

It wants you to leave.
>Alolan Ninetales used Blizzard! (ROLL 8)

LHG TURN 3.

PERISH SONG TAKES EFFECT END OF TURN 5.
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Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>5373138
>Castform is now rock type!
>Weather Ball, tried and true, on Mirror Astor!
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>>5373138
Citrine spins into a second Gyro Ball, taking the mirror Gigalith's Weather Ball for Sableye.

"Coward," he says contemptuously in his counterpart's direction.
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Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>5373138
"Ew! Why does everything have to involve slobber..?" Poli whines as he is Bitten. He is mostly owned now and won't last another turn. "...Remember, Perish Song will affect everyone but Sableye," he gives Final Advice (TM) before using Scald contemptuously on the opposing Arcanine.
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Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>5373138
"Aw. . .You're really cute!" Maroon smiles, feeling happy to dance with the enemy but also. . . jittery. He turns his attention to the Alolan Ninetales.
"You're cute too- perish."
Maroon bolts after the Alolan Ninetales like a fiery comet.
>Maroon uses Flare Blitz. Flash Flare and Fire Gem activate.
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Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>5373138
"That uh...sure is..."
*He tries to regain hia focus and uses Muddy Water on the Mirror Arcanine and Gigalith.*
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>>5373149
(389 damage. Just barely hits I think)
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>>5373147
>Maroon does 1294 damage to Alolan Ninetales
>Maroon takes 431 recoil
>340 HP
>Maroon retreated from battle!
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>>5373138
(259/540 HP)
Still rushing with what energy is left from the use of his Normalium-Z, Vee speeds towards the fleeing Eevee after swiveling from where he landed after the Breakneck Blitz, but he already ran away!

Vee searches through his scarf hurriedly and retrieves a Warp Orb in hopes of bringing Eevee back to him.

He's patiently waiting impatiently for any sign of the Eevee nearby, really wanting to continue attacking him.
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>>5373138
>As Charles is recovering, panting from the effort to hurtle space at their attackers, he’s suddenly his at his legs by the Dragonair! Recently healed by his own mirror
“Dammit! Fall alrea-“
>He here’s the strange call of the Politoed
>But…he can’t remember the move he just used???
>Charles appears incredibly baffled! The fight raging on about him, he can’t think of what move to do!
>So he decides to do something else
“SABLE!”
>Charles moves closer to his friend that didn’t hear the shriek of the mirror Poli
“Sable! Take this! Use it when we go down!”
>Charles gives Sable 1 X Sacred Ash
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Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>5373153
Vee used a Warp Orb!

Sure hope this doesn't result in any unforeseen consequences!
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>>5373157
>>5373138
>HP update
HP:(494/1200)
>Charles is feeling the pain!
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Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>5373138
"Damn bunny!"
Astor uses Close Combat on Lopunny!
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Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>5373157
Huh? Wha- well okay I guess.
>>5373138
Now then!
>Sable backhands his evil twin! (knock off)
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>>5373164
>167 DMG to evil sable!
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>>5373141
>(363 damage)
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Rolled 19, 16, 9, 9, 7, 20 = 80 (6d20)

The Warp Orb activates and reorganizes the room! Vee is now staring down a Goodra and Ninetales, an Eevee hiding behind the two.

Swampert now stands above Sableye.

Lopunny is in the middle of the chaos. Everyone else has been rearranged although it just seemed more like a minor inconvenience.

It dances in the harsh snowfall as the cold lines its core.
>Castform used Hail!

It attempts to drown what should belong inside the earth.
>Swampert used Sand Tomb on Sableye! (ROLL 1)

It sees an opportunity.
>Dragonair used Dragon Tail on Vee! (ROLL 2)

It wants to deceive.
>Goodra used Tearful Look on Astor!

It tries to act cute.
>Pachirisu used Baby-Doll Eyes on Ymir!

It changes tactics to gather power from beyond once again.
>Gigalith prepares a Meteor Beam.

It narrows its eyes and smiles devilishly.
>Eevee used Helping Hand on Lopunny!

It compliments your look with false words.
>Grimmsnarl used Flatter on Castform!

The gems clatter to the ground and so too do the Neutral Core and Foreverstone.

It sings for more destruction.
>Politoed sings Perish Song! (ROLL 3)

It hunts for what dares to try.
>Staraptor used Brave Bird on Ymir! (ROLL 4)

It seeks the nearest thing, trying to crunch on more.
>Arcanine used Bite on Charles! (ROLL 5)

It feels confident.
>Lopunny used High Jump Kick on Citrine! (ROLL 6)

It desires isolation.
>Alolan Ninetales is preparing an Aurora Veil!

LHG TURN 4.

PERISH SONG TAKES EFFECT END OF TURN 5.
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Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>5373219
>castform has become ice type!
>castform's special attack raised
>castform was confused!
>castform deployed a weather ball on Mirror charles!
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>>5373219
Citrine, brutally battered by the three hits and the Lopunny's powerful kick, faints, not taking his eyes off the mirrored rock.

"Another attack... idiot."

His eyes lose their determination as he goes unconscious.
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>>5373223
>Charles (real) takes 504 damage, unless someone blocks the confused orb!
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Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>5373219
"Ah don't look at me like that! Weird coming from a mirror Olly..."
>ACTION
*Ymir uses High Horsepower on the Pachirisu*
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Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>5373219
>>5373223
>>5373226
Poli casually wastes his turn moving in front of Charles.
Hail would've killed him anyway, so...
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Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>5373219
(64/540 HP!)
Vee is smacked by the faux-Swan's Dragon Tail, which is thankfully not the strongest, but in his current condition, it sure feels like it is.

Vee, with his sights on the Eevee cowering not too far away, prepares himself, and starts running.
He's going as fast as he can to deal what is hopefully the final blow, and he...

Vee used Covet!

...tries to slap him really hard with his paw!

Bap!
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Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>5373219
>>5373225
>Charles watches as Citrine falls over
“CITRINE!”
>As his hand reached out, it is viciously bitten by the mirror Arcanine!
>Charles struggles and pulls his arm from the sharp fangs!
“GAH!”
“Not! NOW!”
>Charles lurches back and slams his tail into the illusion of another of his friends

>Charles used Breaking Swipe on the Arcanine!

>He tries to reach Citrine…
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>>5373232
The paw is looking to deal 200 damage when it lands!
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>>5373235
(60 x 1.5 x 1.2) + 60 + 2 = 170 Damage and Arcanine Normal Attack reduced by 1 stage!
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>>5373219
>Sable walks out of the tomb
...Really now? Shameful, let me show you how to REALLY bathe in the earth
>Sable digs!
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Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>5373138
483 HP left.
>>5373219
"SHIT! This isn't good..."
Cava uses Close Combat on Lopunny!
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Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5373219
Maroon has retreated from the battle to eat an Energy Root and restore his HP to max!

"Shit. . . I might have brain damage or something. . ." he laments, unsure what to do.
"I guess I'll just start burning shit."

>Maroon uses Flare Blitz on Alolan Ninetales!
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>>5373248
>>5373219
372 Damage!
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>>5373253
Correction, 556.
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>>5373250
>620 damage to Alolan Ninetales!
>206 recoil!
>1054 HP Left
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Rolled 4, 19, 2, 10, 13, 1, 14 = 63 (7d20)

It celebrates the dawn of a new day.
>Castform used Sunny Day!

It seeks to wash away the remaining foes.
>Swampert used Muddy Water on Charles and Poli! (ROLL 1)

It slices through the air like a needle.
>Dragonair used Dragon Rush on Castform! (ROLL 2)

It is greedy.
>Goodra used Life Dew on itself!

It wants to retaliate and get closer.
>Pachirisu used Nuzzle on Ymir! (ROLL 3)

It is ready to strike with cosmic power.
>Gigalith used Meteor Beam on Maroon! (ROLL 4)

There's a puff of fluff and it is no more.

It starts communing with higher powers.
>Grimmsnarl used Metronome! (ROLL 5)

It tries to concentrate the croak to a single target!
>Politoed used Hyper Voice on Scava! (ROLL 6)

It throws its body at the knight.
>Arcanine used Extremespeed on Scava! (ROLL 7)

It flees once again...
>Lopunny ran away!

The steam is all that is left of the snow...

LHG TURN 5.

PERISH SONG TAKES EFFECT AT THE END OF THIS TURN.
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Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>5373275
378 HP left.
"Oi! Rude!"
Cava punches Arcanine!
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>>5373277
320 Damage!
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Pic related
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Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>5373275
>Castform is now fire type!
>castform only has one shot left
>Weather ball mirror Kaku!
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Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>5373275
Not even a turn into battle and Maroon is immediately beamed down by Gigalith. Maroon yelps in pain and growls.
"FUCK OFF YOU PIECE OF SHIT STONER!"
>Maroon uses Close Combat on Gigalith
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Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>5373275
>Charles shakes off the excess moisture, still hanging on
“Sable! Hang in there!”
>Using the last of his strength, Charles plus one more song
>He whisks his water baton and tries to play a sorrowful melody
>one of loss
>one of ending
>one of Hope
>Sable healed for 25% of his max health
>Roll for song
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>>5373282
>castform missed!
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>>5373275
>Sable erupts from the earth at high speeds and rams the Arcanine in the chin!
Ew, slobbery! Ugh, gross gross gross!
>220 DMG! (the roll was set at 6 by GM)

>>5373285
Thanks Charles! Feel better already!
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>>5373284
>Close Combat does 438 damage to Gigalith!
>Maroon takes 146 recoil!
>474 HP left
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Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>5373275
>ACTION
"Alright one last HIGH HORSEPOWER!"
*Ymir puts some real effort into making sure he's on point this time before slamming into Pachirisu*
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Rolled 16 (1d20)

Understanding his incoming fate, and his combat potential if he were to survive, Bind looks back at his allies, and considers their potential, their inventories, reviver seed in hand... Did anyone have anything to help out in a solo situation?

A distant memory strikes him like lighting a mere moment before the Perish Song takes him, and he flings the reviver seed high into the air in a long and slow arc towards Maroon!
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Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>5373275
Vee's mighty bap makes contact with the imposter Eevee and vanquishes it once and for all.

He finally exits his tunnel vision to realize:
Things are not looking very good!

He rushes back to find his Foreverstone, aiming to snatch it quickly and hide it safely within his scarf. It's a relieving feeling being just seconds away from restoring it to its rightful place, but...

It would feel more relieving if his friends weren't in danger.

Assessing the situation as fast as possible, he decides it's best to try and do something a little more useful. He'll get it back after he's not so unconscious. Perish Song affects everyone, right?

Vee used Wish!

He makes his Wish as big as he can, hoping it'll be ready for when things are looking a bit brighter, when this annoying song stops playing...
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Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>5373275
"... fug"
Astor uses Brave Bird on the draconic slug!
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Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>5373277
>>5373290
The Arcanine takes the continuous set of jabs from the attacking Escavalier before Sable erupts from the ground like a rocket out of a tube. The two attacks cause the Arcanine to howl in pain before exploding in a pile of flames.

>>5373282
Castform casts a fireball at the pile of flammable fairy hair! Or... would have. His attack slams nearby.

>>5373285
It's a shakey song that plays against the tune of the Perish Song.

>>5373284
Maroon pushes himself to the limits as he wails at the rock monster, punching the stone body as hard as he can.

>>5373292
Pachirisu squeaks out at the bad matchup, unable to truly fight back as its squished by the much larger Swampert.

>>5373295
The reviver seed goes flying high in the air and time slows down...

>>5373300
The wish makes a deflating noise.

>>5373301
Astor slams into the Goodra, destabilizing it as they tumble into the ground.

The Dragonair notices what is about to happen and attempts to slither after Sableye, aiming one last Dragon Tail at him...

...everyone dies.

Dragonair is bopped on the face by the falling seed, sending it off course, millimeters from Sable's gemlin face.
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>>5373315
Oh dear. I guess that's what he meant. Welp, nap time's over, up and at 'em! Wake up!
>Sable uses the Sacred Ash!
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>>5373324
"I'm alive!"
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>>5373315
Maroon is revived by sacred metaphenemines and caffenine seeds.
"Who played Rick Astley," he asks, looking cross as hell.
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>>5373315
Dead.
>>5373324
Not dead.
Vee is awakened. He doesn't really know what to say, looking like he just woke up from a ten second nap.

Because he did.

Looking back, he thanks his friend. "...Uh... Thanks, Sable." He grabs his Foreverstone.
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>>5373315
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAChq41MUHU
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>>5373315
>>5373324
"Nice save, Sable!"
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>>5373315
>>5373328
Poli awakens again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkpS2Sdu2io
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>>5373324
“G-AAAH!”
>Charles suddenly perks up!
“Woah! Nice work Sable!”
>Charles beings lifting himself up as he grabs his Top Hat, placing it back on his head
>He takes off his monocle and checks for any cracks
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>>5373315
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1i4mTyidOc
>>5373324
>castform gasps for air
I LIVE
>castform needs a new bubble
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>>5373331
No problem, Vee!
>>5373328
Congratulations!
>>5373333
Thanks Ymir!
>nice quads!
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>>5373315
"...Now what?"
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>>5373324
Citrine stumbles to his feet.

"No feeling quite like that... Thanks."

"...did we win?"
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>>5373339
"Yeah..." Vee isn't sure about the outcome of this.

"So..." He surveys the area. "We win? Feels like it could've gone..." He thinks about how sloppy he was that battle, coming out of it with a shattered Z-Crystal. "Better..."
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>>5373337
Thanks Charles!
>>5373338
Good work on that!
>>5373343
I did!
>>5373346
Well I mean, I outlasted everyone so I guess we win? I dunno.
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>>5373348
thanks sable!
>castform weather balls himself to gain a new bubble, then promptly falls asleep.
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>>5373346
“I certainly hope so.”>>5373354
>Charles notices his teammate fall asleep and places him in the Top Hat along with Olly
“Rest well, Storm Brother.”
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>>5373354
Alright, have a nice nap Cast.

>Sable is overwhelmed with happiness and forgets to emote physically!
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>>5373324
Astor gasps
"*cough*- thanks sable"
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>>5373348
>>5373357
"We were on mostly-equal grounds, and we're still here, so... probably a win, yeah."


Vee takes a look at his deflated Wish, and decides it's best to just... get rid of it.

Vee healed 0.05% of 1 HP!

"Woo."
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>>5373324
She floats down. "Adaptation and luck in the face of great... opposition. We congratulate you that much." Scanning the crowd of freshly revived Pokemon she smiles. "The separation of the mind and the spirit. You did not cave to baser instincts..."

"We think we have come to a decision."
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"Overcoming even certain death is no small feat... I feel a great many conflicting emotions seeing this outcome, not the least of which being pride, my children. Feel welcome to celebrate, little ones."
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>>5373371
“I hope we provided enough to show you why life is still worth keeping as it is. Faults and all.”
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>>5373371
>>5373374
(NC) "Are we winnin' god?"
(C)
"Yay?"
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>>5373371
>>5373374
Maroon lays down on the ground and turns to the two Arceus with tired eyes as if asking what's next.
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>>5373371
>>5373374
"Does that mean you'll hear us? We passed your trials. Together."
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>>5373374
"...we did it? YEAH!!!"

Citrine seems like he's about to break into song and dance, then looks up sharply and retrieves his Core. He casts his gaze towards the Creator.

"...can I ask a favor?"
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>sable is anticipating god's verdict
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>>5373371
>>5373374
*Cava takes a glance at Giratina, Dialga, M2, and Palkia before anything more.
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>>5373374
"Ya see what we can do. We'll always have each other's backs!"
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>>5373389
>Charles follows Cava’s glance and shakes his head in confusion
>When did they get here??
>He decides to leave that question for later
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>>5373389
You can see Palkia, Dialga, and Mewtwo fighting an epic fight with another Arceus... but Giratina is nowhere to be seen... you can't help but wonder why.
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>>5373375
>>5373380
>>5373383
"Yes. This world continues yet. I shall stay my hand, so to speak. Your strange tumultuous lives will continue unimpeded and untouched by ourselves.
>>5373382
>>5373388
>>5373386
"It is not often you mortals get to peek so far behind the curtains. Surely you have questions?"
Arceus offers, floating another round of golden drinks to everyone.
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>>5373407
>Charles takes hold of the cup, and looks within, still uncertain of the drink
>He decides to wait a little longer
“Should we not…stop the fight outside first? I’d hate to feel at ease when one of our friends is fighting for their lives.”
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>>5373407
"So is there a way back? Wouldn't be right to up an disappear on the loved ones I had back in the old world. I just need an answer one way or the other."
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>>5373407
Vee lets his guard down one last time. He really, really hopes this isn't a trick, leaning in to taste the drink.

"Your words aren't as reassuring as I hoped. How do we know you won't try again in a few years?"

Vee's ears twitch as he hears Ymir >>5373411 speak. "And that. Some of us want to stay, but Ymir has someone to get back to. Others, too."
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>>5373407
Citrine presents the broken pieces of his head spike.

"...Can you fix me?"

>>5373410
"Oh, shit, I forgot," Citrine adds after a moment. "I agree."
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>>5373407
". . . No, I'm good. This whole experience has been very. . . spiritually taxing. I honestly just want to go back home and never see you, or any of your kids," Maroon sighs as he peels himself off the ground and hobbles off to watch the battle by himself.
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>>5373407
"Now, I could ask you a bunch of trivial things, like about being gay, or whether mixed fabrics are still out, but no. I want to know where you came from."
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>>5373407
>cast awakes for but a moment
rain's the best right?
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>>5373407
>sable sips his drink and asks
So you said earlier that us being here wasn't planned... was that like a broad statement or something? 'Cuz like, wasn't that the... well, you know. I guess that's up to you if that's kept private or not.

And um... is there anything else I should be doing? I'd like to finish the original thing, but I don't know where to start with that right now...
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Rolled 4 (1d6)

>>5373407
Rolling to spawn(Ask Auntie Arceus Hour)
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>>5373410
>Charles decides to pocket the drink for later
>Perhaps a squirrel knight might like it
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>>5373407
"Uh. . . Hey, Arceus. Can you send Navy back home? She kind of wants to be back with her family."
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>>5373410
"I battle them to occupy The Renegade's attention before she can undermine ourselves any more. With her disappeared, there is no reason for us to battle Palkia and the Humans' creation.
>>5373411
>>5373440
"Should any of you desire, it is within our power to send you back to your worlds of origin, yes. We understand that in several worlds like yours-" He shows Ymir and Kaku a portal, overlooking large city flush with humans and pokemon alike. "Humans still coexist with pokemon. Though some of you may not have much time to come back to, coming from this world..." he gazes towards Sable.
Arceus offers each of your a small swirling mass of stars, like miniature galaxies. Almost like a reflection with no medium, you can see inside them fleeting images of the last place you were before being sent to this world.
Bind drops his on instinct, seeing it expand into a sizable portal.

He backs away.
>>5373416
"Drink, our child. It will rejuvenate you. You have our word."
>>5373418
"Would you rather be sent back to your homeland now?"
>>5373424
"Of the atmospheric weather conditions influencing battle, we presume. We find ourselves quite engaged with radiation from the stars; that which enables all life to flourish in all worlds. It is possibly our favorite among the others' inanimate creation. So to answer your question, 'intense sun'.
>>5373428
"There exists one more creation of that man that we know of- one that could fell even Dialga, Palkia and I should it gather sufficient power. We do not believe it should be left alone, or destroyed. We also know of the games the Renegade likes to play with our plans and actions. Your relationship with the humans working to undermine me guaranteed that you would find a way to persist after the end of the humans, be it my my hand or her subversions. I knew this for fact.

Bind pipes up. "Umm, Mr. Acreus, we have a friend stuck at the edge of Temporal Tower's landmass. Could you send him back with us?"
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>>5373454
>Sable kneels before his Lord
What would you have me do, Lord?

Also yeah, we'd like to not strand PZ in the middle of the sea of time with no way home.
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>>5373428
You feel a chilling wave caress the back of your neck. A shiver down your spine like a rose-thorned snake.

“I plucked your wires from the eternal tangle and unraveled them... I twisted into the helix and filled what had become nevermore...” You hear the distorted giggling fill the space. "So misguided by the light to be so easily blinded."

“Together with the Weaver, we unspooled the coil and we cast you back into the thread... ahahahAHAHAHA...” From a tear, you spot a flash of red eyes. How long had she been there...? With confidence, more of Giratina becomes visible. Notably, her crowned mask captures your vision. You know for certain that beneath the golden mandibles, a smile was hidden. A feeling deep within tells you a sensation of smug superiority. A... 'told you so.'

"The Watcher was without a clue the seconds did not move in tandem as it wound back. Against the grain and design of where the star falls." The spike at the end of the shadow appendage taps your heart.

>>5373454
"Oh, do not take credit for your callousness. You wanted them all gone and replaced with fleshed machines for 'perfection.' Alas, where is the fun when the gears never break?" For once, you see the guard slip back to show her face. "The Maker... all of creation balances on the razor's edge of a whim... ahahahAHAHAHA..."

"Keep performing in your gilded cage..." she whispers, slipping away. "...if that is your satisfaction, oh, puppets of display..."
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>>5373454
*Ymir looks deeply into the orb*
"This is it, I can finally return home, but not much time ya said? So that means the end is gonna happen anyway... wouldn't be right to leave them while I get to live here..."
*He looks to his guild. He's unsure what to do. His way home is finally in front of him yet he'd have to leave his new friends behind.*
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>>5373454
"Thanks, Arceus- you know I was trying to get a rise out of you so I could touch you right?" he asks, pocketing the disc away.
"No, not without the rest of guild."
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>>5373463
>Sable begins hyperventilating!
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>>5373454
"If I should be so lucky, is this a decision I can wait on? Don't wanna just leave my guild but this is exactly what I was fightin' for..."
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>>5373463
"The thought that all of mortalkind would align with her on the fate of the world...
...is upsetting." He stares at nothing in complete silence for 20 uninterrupted seconds.
>>5373462
"We would make you do nothing. We simply thought you would like to have this information to act upon. Knowing you, you will encounter it sooner or later.
>>5373472
"Naturally, our child. These gates have no expiry, until after their use. We shall send you to the point of your entry at the Sea of Time ourselves.
>>5373466
"We thank you for easing our stormy spirits. She would not make a suitable mates, Our child."

Arceus nods to Bind.
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>>5373480
*He sighs with great relief*
"That takes a LOTTA pressure off. Guess I got some serious thinkin' to do."
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>>5373480
Well, then I'll deal with it when I see it I guess... Thank you for letting me know, though!
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"Though we feel the need to warn you, the next cataclysm has already been set in motion. We fear that there is no space, no continent that will be spared from immutable changes happening as we speak. Surely, this crisis cannot be averted...

All because of damage that Temporal Tower has taken. Dialga tells us some engravings on the inner wallsof the Tower have accelerated the flow of time in Earth's middle atmosphere...
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>>5373480
Maroon shakes his head. "She makes me feel despair and hopelessness. She's not hot enough to get pass that.."
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>Sable's anger is able to be sensed, even though his face shows no true expression.
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>>5373454
Vee stares into the mass for only a second, a safe distance away.
It's been a long ride, with each and every step being smaller or larger than the last, and in each footprint, Vee has left a mark, however small, be it literal or metaphorical.

He walked not alone, but alongside the individuals he met along the way, imprinting them as much a part of himself as much as he is a part of them, and together, they supported each other, walking a fine line they always made it back to, no matter which direction they strayed.
It's enough to bring him to tears, though his expression doesn't change much from the mixture of surprise, curiosity, fear, and more, all of which he feels in full; not because he is given a chance to return to something unsavory, but because he's given the choice, staring deep into the entire universe he'd since parted with, feeling not even the slightest pull or allure of what futures it might entail.

He leans further back as he continues his gaze. He's already let go of the contradictory feelings which unknowingly plagued him not long ago. He's learned to understand that his actions are his, and he will never forget that.
He will never forget his origins.
He will never forget the origins of Vee.

'Cast the futures away. Back to where you wish to never see once more,' he recalls someone saying to him not long ago.
'The paths are still open,' he was told. 'Of all that has closed, still only two remain.'
The second has ended.

In a few quick steps, and one unbroken stare into the possibilities, he leaps away, and lets a single, small, shining star veer towards the spherical portal. Is it a Wish? Swift? He doesn't know. It isn't meant for him, it's not his home to return to.
Maybe his star will be good for something, for someone.

>>5373463
Vee can't help but agree with her in some sense. While she once terrorized him and his friends, today has taught him there's much more gray area to be explored. What an odd experience...
Not a particularly good one, if Sable's >>5373471 reaction is to be believed. It's kind of funny, but even Vee can feel his blood pressure rise just a bit before she leaves.

>>5373464
>>5373472
Vee seems to understand Ymir's struggle in some sense, wondering what decision he will make, not blaming him for either choice. It's got ups and downs no matter what. He nods in his direction.

>>5373480
"Everyone has a purpose." Vee says in response to His comment on Giratina.
He immediately feels a tinge of embarrassment at trying to provide philosophical wisdom to someone who is older than anyone and anything he's ever known. They DID just save the world from His misguided attempt at 'helping' them, though.

>>5373483
"Nobody's gonna rush you, Ymir." He reassures.
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"Yes. We fear the effects of this damage are completely irreversible. You see, in approximately sixty million centuries from now, all continents on Earth will experience four extra inches of yearly rainfall.

>>5373486
"We sense a great weariness in your heart. We feel it is possible that your despair comes not solely from your limited contact with her. Consider deeply whether females are where you will find happiness."

With that, Arceus turns to the side and gleams brighter than anyone's sight can pierce. When your sight returns, you're back at the entrance to Rustic Rune. Or, where it would be, if the whole dungeon weren't in pieces in Hidden Land. PZ looks to be... sleeping? Charging?

A voice echoes in your heads. "For what it's worth, we apologize for our misjudgment. You have our word and promise that such drastic measures will not be taken by myself or my peers again."
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>>5373496
Maroon whips around to look at good with a mixture of confusion and. . . confusion.
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>>5373496
Vee looks himself over, and at his friends. He looks speechless for a moment, as do some others >>5373501, but eventually...

he cracks a smile, and after that, he begins laughing. "Hehe..."
They'd just met Regigigas, and after that, all of his underlings, and the Lake Guardians, and after that still, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, and ARCEUS.
And Arceus made a JOKE.

"Hahaha!"

What an interesting series of events.
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>>5373496
"I guess we can call this mission a success huh? I'm definitely ready for a good nap back at the guild!"
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>>5373506
Yeah, this has been... quite an experience. I think a long vacation is in order, yeah?
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>>5373506
Vee's still laughing at how insane this journey has been. "I-I think so? What ELSE would you call this?"

>>5373508
"And experience for sure!" Vee leaps at Sable for a hug.
He might, or might not, fly straight through him depending on the day of the week.
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>>5373496
The throwaway statement about women captures Poli's attention as well, despite not being the target of the joke. "...I see. That answers one of my questions..." He seems satisfied, but then moves along to the official statement. "I am not particularly inclined to forgive... but I will move on nonetheless."
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>>5373510
"I'm surprised you got anything out of this. I have several questions! But guessing is what makes them fun, I guess, ehehe!"
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>>5373509
>Sable catches and hugs Vee
Hehe, glad we made it through that, eh?
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>>5373512
He's immediately reverted to his usual dopey self... "Yep! True wizards always have a hypothesis."
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>>5373515
"I never doubted it for a minute!" He's kinda telling the truth, but not really? But also really. It was an very long and twisty rollercoaster ride. "Now where's Bind?" He wants the other 1/3 of Team Divers to join in on the hug.

>>5373517
"You'll have to tell me what kinda cool stuff you did on the other side! I did..!" Vee pauses for a moment. "Stuff!"
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>>5373520
"I got owned!" Poli announces. Proudly.
...why is he proud of that?
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>>5373496
>Sable picks up PZ and starts walking home
Alrighty! Let's go home, guys!
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>>5373521
"That's pretty cool! We also got owned, but we won in the end. I did more time stuff! We can talk more about it on the way back." He nods to Sableye >>5373523.

"Let's go!"
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Rolled 759 (1d905)

Don't worry about this roll.
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Hey! You, that's right I'm looking at you, lurkers! We ain't dead yet! GMs forgot to put an end of session blurb, but we've still got people to see, places to be, and easy puzzles to (fail to) solve! Tune in... Uh, whenever!
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Rolled 791 (1d905)

Ignore this. rolling for foot runes.
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(Closing summary for Chapter 30 will be arriving soon? Otherwise, we are in the intermission period before we start another main story)

It's been a week since the guild returned from the crazy events that occurred in the Sea of Time, and in that span of relatively calm events, things had settled back into the regular flow of life for the guild. Under the decision to take a break from the base, a small party leaves for the nearby Capim Town while Treasure Town pieces itself back together.

Arriving in the town, you're hit with a... situational whiplash. Capim's inhabitants move around as if nothing ever happened at all. No one bats an eye that the world's fate teetered on a string.

They just live their life.

Your choices:
>Feel invigorated by the thought of bliss in ignorance. (Gain +2 for physical-based rolls [combat-excluded])
>Feel guarded by the thought that they might have never known what had happened. (Gain +2 for mental-based rolls [combat-excluded])

Chapter 31: Insomnia! - Persistence of Legacy
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>>5379042
>>Feel guarded by the thought that they might have never known what had happened. (Gain +2 for mental-based rolls [combat-excluded])
"And so life goes on with everyone none the wiser... Ah well, nothing new."
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>>5379042
>>Feel invigorated by the thought of bliss in ignorance. (Gain +2 for physical-based rolls [combat-excluded])

>Charles slowly lumbers on scene, taking in the calming sounds of a busy town
"To think...their entire universe was going to end. And not one of them know! Oh this life is a fun one."
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>>5379042
>Feel invigorated by the thought of bliss in ignorance
"Yo, this is a cool town. What're we doing here anyway?" Brock is blissfully ignorant.
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>>5379042
*Cava feels invigorated by bliss in ignorance.
"Hm."
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>>5379042
>Feel guarded by the thought that they might have never known what had happened. (Gain +2 for mental-based rolls [combat-excluded])
Just another day in paradise, eh? Good. About time something good happens 'cuz of us.
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Rolled 6 (1d6)

>>5379042
Rolling to spawn(Carefree Capim)
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>>5379042
"Looks like most of them didn't even notice what happened"
>Feel guarded by the thought that they might have never known what had happened.
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>>5379051
"...That's a good question Brock. Don't recall the reason myself. Perhaps just to visit some stores? Group shopping trip?"
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>>5379042
>Feel invigorated by the thought of bliss in ignorance (Gain +2 for physical-based rolls [combat-excluded])

"This is what we fought for..." Citrine says quietly, looking around at the lively square. "It's nice to see it keep on going even if they never knew."
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>>5379042
>Feel guarded by the thought that they might have never known what had happened.
Vee may or may not be sneaking around this find day. Capim's a wonderful place, second only to Treasure Town!
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>>5379058
As much as some recognition would be nice, I'd say nobody knowing how close things got is a pretty good silver medal, don't you think?
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>>5379058
>>5379062
"To be fair"
>Charles addresses the two
"It's not like we broadcasted we saved the universe."
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>>5379064
Do you think we should print some flyers?
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>>5379064
"Wait... You saved the universe goodbro?" Brock looks around, trying to observe the universe "Bro that's awesome. I'm bros with heroes."
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>>5379069
"...wait, who are you? I haven't seen you... newbie?"
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>>5379066
"I don't know. I feel like that would be...asking for praise? Let's take satisfaction in knowing that we did it, and saved them from having to think about it!"

>>5379069
"Heh he! Yes, Slothbro! All of us that came back recently. We were the away team remember? You met the others that stayed behind and our group went off to fight Dialga...then it sort of spiraled into a bigger debacle."
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Rolled 17 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5379066
>>5379064
"Absolutely, otherwise some fuck is going to steal the credit and maybe even scam people"
Astor screams
"HEY! PEOPLE OF THE WORLD! WE SAVED YOU! NOW PAY US!"
Astor tries to convince random people to donate money
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As you have your conversations, you're given occasional glances by the townsfolk—although not because of the content of your discussion, but rather because the influx of a new and large group of Pokemon is just naturally intriguing. Soon enough, you lose the exciting appeal and you're all back to being background noise.

Entering the center of town through a series of steps and bridges, you look around.

You see:
>Some shops selling cool or useful items. It appears it is one or the other.
>A notice board containing several papers.
>The busy port market. It literally smells fishy.
>A draping flag attached to a raised pole. It looks tattered.
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>>5379072
"Whoa... I didn't know your mission was that important. Like, good job saving us all bros."
>>5379071
"I'm Brock, bro. I joined up while you were gone." Brock offers up a fist for a bump.
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>>5379076
>>A notice board containing several papers.
"So, what's new in the pokemon world..."
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>>5379075
I really need to learn to not say anything when Astor's around.
>>5379076
>A draping flag attached to a raised pole. It looks tattered.
Huh. Wonder what that is?
>Sable wanders over to investigate
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>>5379076
>>Some shops selling cool or useful items. It appears it is one or the other.
"Ooh! I think I'll check out those stalls. Perhaps I can replenish at the items I used during the fights."
>Charles turns to the others
"Anyone wish to come with?"

>>5379078
>Charles smiles
"Who knows! Perhaps you'll take part in some grand universe saving mission down the road!"
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>>5379078
"Oh. I'm Citrine, nice to meet you. Bro."

>>5379076
Citrine decides to look into cool items.
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>>5379081
"I'm just joking! We just survived all of that, i want to enjoy life"
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>>5379084
Alrighty, well let's look at this flag then!
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>>5379085
"Flags? Always interesting"
Astor focuses on the tattered flag
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>>5379078
>>5379083
Citrine also lightly taps the fist with a foot. Not much else a rock can do...
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>>5379076
Vee decides he'll keep wandering aimlessly just for the fun of it, and checks out the busy port.
He slinks over to the smell of fish and sees what's up. A Vee his size should be careful not to get swept up in the crowd as he walks under and through.
>The busy port market. It literally smells fishy.
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Rolled 6 + 4 (1d20 + 4)

>>5379083
"Same to you rockbro." Brock watches the boulder walk away.
>>5379082
"I got like no cash goobro."
>>5379076
>A draping flag attached to a raised pole. It looks tattered.
Brock drags himself closer to the flagpole "Hey bros, I bet I can climb this thing." He starts climbing up towards the flag.
>+2 for skill, +2 for ignorance
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>>5379093
"Oh! I could..."
>Brock is already gone
"Ah, never mind."
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>>5379076
*Cava checks out the port market. Might as well...
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>>5379080
You approach the notice board. Written on it are warnings of nearby Mystery Dungeons, notices for hiring help within the town, and some basic adventuring requests.
>Pick one and read further?
>Leave.

>>5379081
>>5379087
>>5379093
You weave your way through the crowd of Pokemon gathering around the pole. You realize now that it's nothing of the ordinary and that a duo of pokemon is actually surrounding the base of the flag, speaking about something. A Houndour and Elgyem. Wrapped around their neck is a tattered red scarf (perhaps purposefully torn), accompanied by a dark hood with a small white stripe fluttering in the breeze.

Brock climbs a nearby tree, unable to really pass the crowd.

"...a world where darkness frees us," you overhear the Houndour say. "Come and partake! No longer are we left to wander aimlessly..."

Elgyem beeps, agreeing. "Join the nightly assembly where the words are greater in power."

You can hear the crowd murmuring. The tattered flag

>>5379081
Interested, you look at what the shops have to offer. You see the latest in fashion and the newest things in stock from across the seas.

Kecleon's Wares is selling:
>Heal Seeds - 200P
>Eyedrop Seed - 250P
>Huge Apple - 300P
>Energy Powder - 400P
>Escape Orb - 1,000P
>Invisify Orb - 2,000P

Other shopowners are selling various rolls of cloth and apparel.
>Headwrap - 500P
>Scarves - 300P
>Cap with a feather - 900P

>>5379092
>>5379105
You break off from the rest of the group to take a look at the market. Crates and nets are being unloaded. It's quite a lively place and you do try your best not to get pushed around.

Nothing has really changed here in your time. Not unless you count the boats moving. There are all kinds of fish being sold!
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>>5379109
"You're trying too hard"
Astor doesn't elaborate
"So who are you and what are you selling?"
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>>5379109
Brock waves to the two obvious cultists from the tree branch he's hanging off of "Bro, words have like, only as much power as you give them. Sticks and stones though, bro those hurt."
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>>5379109
>>Pick one and read further?
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Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>5379109
"Damn, everything's the same, eh?"
*Cava looks for tasty fish to buy.
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>>5379109
Citrine breaks off the "cool" items, which he doesn't need, and grabs the Invisify Orb, placing down 2,000P.

"These're always good. If it's what I'm pretty sure it is," he mumbles.
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>>5379109
Vee decides to see if there's anything so tasty it'd be worth stealing.

>>5379115
"Ah, Cava! Didn't expect to see you here. Are you looking to purchase something nice to eat, too?"
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>>5379109
Darkness, huh? I already live in a cave with no sunlight, can't really get darker than that.
>>5379111
>Sable whispers to Astor
Is it just me or is this a cult?
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>>5379109
>Charles peruses Kecleon's wares
"Hmm. May I have a Huge Apple and Energy powder please?"

>Charles hands over the required poke
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>>5379121
"Probably, they're trying too hard to look edgy" Astor whispers back
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>>5379120
"Yep, I'm hungry and haven't really tried fish yet!"
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>>5379125
"Huh, well, it's preeetty good. I would recommend." He continues inconspicuously looking for any opportunities. What's for sale?
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>>5379111
>>5379113
>>5379121
The Houndour barks out, not quite sure who spoke to them. "We sell nothing but the idea of seeking a world better than the one we live in now!"

"No price on this," Elgyem continues. "All you would need to do is accompany us to our camp where we will all rise in unison for the communion. If you do not follow us now and you are worthy, perhaps you might be guided by the darkness!"

"It'll be the best." Houndour yaps out, looking... happy? "A cave is limited by the ground above it. Here, it'll be everywhere..."

>>5379114
Kaku takes one of the papers at random to read. It's in printrune but he's been hopefully practicing, right? In any case, it's got a crude drawing of a pokemon in the center of the paper.
>Outlaw Hunt Miniquest "Spritzee the Scoundrel" unlocked!

>>5379118
>>5379119
The Kecleons nod, taking the money and handing over the goods. The purple one comments.

"Y'know we used to have lots of goods~! Most of our supplies all got taken up by some recent customers. We're practically pulling double because Treasure Town is out."

"Unbelievable~!" the other responds. "It's good business for us but it doesn't look so good for our clan. I'd like if those two could get back to their shop already..."

>>5379115
>>5379120
Escavalier spots a Ponyta scorching a rack of fish cubes on skewers. As they cool, another Pokemon comes around and brushes some sauce. The smell is pretty good... and you can see they're about 40P a stick.
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Rolled 20 + 4 (1d20 + 4)

>>5379132
Vee is flat broke! And any money he might have belongs to Citrine. Debts suck!
"Hmm..."
Vee pretends to be browsing, when in reality, he's searching for some sort of way he could get his paws on a fish skewer without having to pay, and he's got a few ideas...
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>>5379132
"Absolutely a cult" Astor whispers to Sable
He then turns back to the cultists
"Sell me the idea, who's your main deity?"
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>>5379132
"Huh, seems simple enough..." Kaku looks around and decides to join up with the shopping guildmates.
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>>5379132
>Charles accepts the items and hands over the money
>He remembers he forgot to do something back at base so he leaves (Need to sleep, good night)
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Rolled 2 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5379132
I mean, I'm literally the Darkness Pokémon, what sort of entity are you communing with?
>Sable prods for more info!

>>5379142
>Sable whispers back
Oh, totally.
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>>5379132
>>5379142
>>5379150
Brock drops down with a THUD and turns to Astor and Sable, speaking in a low tone not to be overheard. "Bros, this sounds fun. Maybe they've got like snacks and stuff for newbies. We could, like, totally grab those and dip out."
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>>5379158
"Hi Brock, that's what i was planning, but there might be more stuff inside their compound"
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>>5379158
>Sable puts Brock on his head
I think we'd better hear the Ts&Cs first.
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>>5379138
The Ponyta is called to the back of the shop and they leave a stack of perfectly cooked skewers just out in the open. The crowd also doesn't seem to be looking this way... it's as if a perfect opportunity to commit a crime just occurred! Strange.

>>5379144
Kaku approaches the shopping members. Most likely just Vee, however.

>>5379142
>>5379150
>>5379158
The Elgyem raises its arms and beeps excitedly. "The master of all that is dark! We are promised a world that will be suited to our shadowy needs."

"No more being distracted by the great big light in the sky. Just a cover of darkness and we'll have our own lights to control." The Houndour looks around, hoping that was exciting. The crowd doesn't seem too moved. "We're not the leaders of the group, so we can't say much without them. They'll really be able to explain it if you come with us!"
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>>5379184
Vee's eyes are alight with criminal passion.
He walks past the storefront, skewers left for someone to take, and snatches them with a pale, Normal-Type paw, waltzing away like nothing happened.
His signature stealing move; Covet!

Let's see the two-step plan in action!
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Rolled 4 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5379184
Well do you at least have a name for your group? Like, I think I want a little time before I join something so... large-scale, so I could find you later when I make my mind up. Besides, isn't the sun kind of... important? I'm pretty sure not having the sun would outright kill most of the grass types. You're not a doomsday cult, right?
>Sable attempts to glean more info from the obvious doomsday cult!
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>>5379184
>>5379194
"Bruh... That'd be like, being night all the time. I could sleep even more." Brock seems genuinely interested in their plans
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Rolled 3 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5379184
"You're terrible at this, either you're lying or your leaders consider you unworthy of knowing, so what it is?"
Astor taunts the group to get information
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>>5379184
>>5379191
Kaku observes as the little mon' performs larceny as naturally as one breathes, impressed by a master of the craft.
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>>5379191
No one pays Vee any mind and he walks away with three skewers. With such great criminal intent and confidence, he simply reenters the crowd without any fanfare. It's too perfect! He got away with it in broad daylight!

Vee gains:
>Sauced Fish and Berry Skewers x3
>65EXP

>>5379194
>>5379200
>>5379201
Clearly, all three of them are far too intrigued by the ideas they're spouting to really make out any meaningful information. Regardless, the two Pokemon point up to the flag. Two jagged lines surround a blue eye. "We are the Followers of the Longest Night! We commune in the shadows that embrace us!"

A nearby Eldegoss nudges Sableye. "Weeell, nooo..." they say. "The moonlight is also great. Have you ever tried some?"

Houndour is nodding, looking happy at the engagement. "And... and with the darkness, it'll bring us together as a community! We'll help each other out because everyone can always contribute. Our warmth together will be strong."

"Doomsday? Cult?" Elgyem raises its arms and shakes them. "No, we are just a group trying to prepare others for a better world."

"Also! With the darkness, you won't get sunburnt or have to wake up because the big light is telling you!"

You can hear the crowd seriously considering this half-baked idea.
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Rolled 1 + 4 (1d20 + 4)

>>5379213
"Before you continue, can you tell us about that "new world" in great detail? And why your leaders aren't here?"
Astor pressures
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Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>5379215
... but before Astor can ask, the strings of destiny make a sound...
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>>5379216
The strident sound merely confirms the wrong path that Astor has choosen, one of the strings break as such, leaving only two in one side and three on the other
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Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>5379213
"So... What's this better world like then, bro? Besides dark obviously. Like, what makes it so much better? I just feel like you could be selling this better than just like, saying it'll be better." Brock seems genuinely interested in the cult's propaganda.
>Roll to pry answers.
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>>5379213
Vee keeps up his usual upbeat demeanor, this time, a bit more sincere, having just gotten away with free food, and a good feeling. That's two for the price of none!

>>5379202
Kaku can see Vee hop up onto a small building to enjoy a nice fishy skewer while overlooking the crowd.
"Time to eat! Hehe!"

He doesn't waste any time getting down to the real fish and... fish... of things.
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Rolled 5 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5379213
Yeah, I've had moonlight. I also know that without the sunlight, there is no moonlight. The moon reflects the sunlight. It'd be like living with a blindfold on at all times. If you can live, that is.
Look, this whole thing just sounds like a bad idea to me. I mean, I live in total darkness, but I don't want the whole world to be like that! I'd never be able to watch the sunset or moonrise, it'd get unbearably cold, and everyone'll move into the caves to warm up with the magma. It'd get way too crowded, you know?
>Sable hopes to get a rise out of the cultists and make them slip up in front of the crowd! And also educate the crowd! Because seriously, how the hell does Eldegoss get on board with a sunless existence?
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>>5379223
"You know, total darkness doesn't sound too bad, no work hours, party time all the time, and no early waking... they might have a gpod point"
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>>5379215
>>5379216
>>5379219
>>5379223
The strings make a horrible grating noise that only the Staraptor can hear. It messes with his train of thought enough that maybe he might actually like the idea of this strange following.

Elgyem looks around. "Our leaders are better suited to the world they are trying to prepare us for. It wouldn't make sense if they had to be out here! Then... they would need to relearn for something that wouldn't be."

"Very silly." Houndour nods sagely. He turns his attention to Brock. "Well... the world is cooler and all shadowy. So there will always be a surprise! And since it's all darkness, you can always carry your own personal light. You can't have the big one in the sky, but you can have one like this at all times!"

A Wonder Orb that twinkles and pulses with light is rolled out on the ground. "See? Isn't that cool?"

Elgyem tilts their head as Sableye starts speaking. "Why would the moon need the sun? When it's night there's no sun in the sky. Are you crazy?"

You can hear the murmurs of the crowd, eyeing Sableye as if he said something blasphemous or controversial.

"Wouldn't that be great?" Houndour asks. "If we're always close with each other, we'll grow closer as a community!"

>>5379226
Astor is helping to convince the crowd!

>>5379220
The fish skewers are fresh and have a great smokey crust on them. Salty and juicy, with a sweet and uplifting tang from the sauce. It's a great meal for those who enjoy... all the flavors that were just experienced.
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Rolled 11 + 4 (1d20 + 4)

>>5379231
"Wait a second there doggy, community? Is that like a retirement house? But i'm not even that old!"
Astor is confusing both concepts, would it help him break from the cult ideals?
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Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>5379231
"Bro... Having to carry an orb everywhere sounds like a huge pain. I can like, barely take myself anywhere. And what of my bros who don't have hands? It's like, not cool to exclude them like that. I don't think you've thought this through bro." Brock's counterargument isn't born from any malice, but genuine concern for those who can't carry things easily.
"And I might like surprises, but what about those who don't? Some of my bros have, like, really weak hearts you know? They wouldn't like that at all."
>Roll to accidentally discredit their better world
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Rolled 17 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5379231
No, I- ugh. Here, let me draw it.
>Sableye draws a visual aid in the dirt
So this ball here is us, alright? And that smaller ball is the moon. The moon circles around us, and we circle around the sun, which is this huge circle here. So when it's night on this side of the circle, the moon reflects the light from the sun that isn't hitting us directly. Now...
>Sable trails off into 1st grade science class terms.

>The rolls tonight haven't been kind to ol' Sable. Can he convince the crowd of basic astronomy?
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Rolled 4 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5379233
Astor breaks free from the cult influence!
"Be careful people! Retirement houses are bpring and cost a lot to live on them!"
Astor discredits the cult
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>>5379231
"Mm!" Vee thoroughly enjoys the fishy snack. He's never had fish this good before! They say the food you hunt yourself tastes ever better!

He stores the other two away. How he manages to keep them clean without getting his scarf dirty is a mystery.
Now ready for metaphorical action, Vee gets up to stretch his legs, bouncing from place to place, building to building, wondering what interesting opportunities he might find next!
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>>5379233
"Retirement house? What are you retiring from?" Houndour asks.

>>5379235
"Oh, you don't have to carry some lights around all the time... have you ever heard about a Will-O-Wisp? They can just float next to you if you get one. They also come in fun colors!" Houndour walks over and presents the glittery orb. "Here. Look!"

He presses it to Brock and it... sticks to him. A good nudge and it unsticks. "Very helpful."

Elgyem ponders what the Slakoth had to say. "Why don't they just strengthen their hearts? It's should be like battling, also!"

>>5379236
Some of the crowd understands, but others are quietly whispering.

The same Eldegoss tilts their head. "If they are the same thing, why doesn't Lunatone get stronger in the day?"

Someone else pipes up that this is really rude to Lunala, also.

>>5379239
Vee is too caught up with his food and promptly is pushed around by the crowd he expertly navigated earlier. He's nearly pushed into the (admittedly not that deep) water around the dock.

Your choices:
>Embrace the dive, Diver!
>Okay, maybe it's not a great idea to go swimming after eating... try to balance out!
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Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>5379242
Vee, confident in his team's namesake, commits to the dive, taking the water headfirst! Nothing will stop this Vee's stride!
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Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>5379242
"Bro, not everyone likes battling. I like, do it if I have to, but otherwise I'm all about peace, bro."
Brock looks at the orb after the demonstration "Whoa! That's cool. Can I have it?" He stares at the Houndour with a lazy smile, almost like he's fully expecting to receive the item. Or that may be his natural expression.
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Rolled 2 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5379242
They're not the same thing, the moon has its own energy, it fundamentally changes the light given by the sun and all the stars and makes it its own. This is what gives night its special energy. It's not like a perfect mirror, more like a special sort of solar beam. It takes in the light of the sun, then puts out its own special light. That's why Lunatone is more powerful at night, it has a deep connection to the moon.

Even if you don't believe the moon and sun are connected like that, living in this dark world thing would mean the moon leaves too. So no sun or moon. Just blackness.
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>>5379245
Vee falls into the water with some measure of grace retained, almost looking like he had clearly meant to take evasive action into the water instead of just... accidentally doing it. Now bobbing up in down in the harbor water, what should he do...?

Your choices:
>Find a way out of here!
>Maybe I can talk with someone down here?
>Sneak onto a boat!

>>5379247
Elgyem shrugs. "Maybe the world of darkness isn't for them, then. They don't need to join! Really would be a shame that they won't be prepared for when it happens..."

"Mhm." Houndour nods, again, in agreement. "I wonder if the special place is good for them...?"

>>5379252
Now the crowd is just mostly confused, all talking to each other if what the Sableye was saying was true. They were discussing how a Pokemon who lived underground would know anything about how the celestial bodies moved and if his information was trustworthy in the first place! Clearly, he was contradicting himself and spouting nonsense, the majority agreed.

Others were considering how it might be without the sun all the time. Surely, the moon would still be there?

Houndour looks at Sableye directly. "Why would the moon go away?"
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Rolled 6 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5379262
Because you want a world of darkness, right?
And the moon, regardless of how, is giving light at night, right?
So if everything is dark: the moon is gone too.
The moon, the sun, the stars, everything in the sky that's giving off light would be gone.

>Sable is getting fed up with the rolls tonight but he's still trying his best!
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>>5379262
"When what happens, bro? Is the sun gonna blow up or something?" Brock looks a little worried, his smile drooping a tiny fraction.
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>>5379262
Vee is intrigued by the prospect of sneaking onto a boat, but believes there's no harm in diving under and seeing if anyone is there.

Vee, without any hesitation past getting a good breath of air, dives deeper to see who he might find!
>Maybe I can talk with someone down here?
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>>5379265
Elgyem shakes his head. "But when it gets dark the moon doesn't go away. Besides, we are the ones who are in this following!"

"Yeah, I think we know what will happen!" Houndour counters.

>>5379270
Houndour thinks this over for a long moment. "No, I don't think so. There will just be darkness. Like when it becomes night! I don't think that is too serious."

The conversation from the crowd has picked up significantly from the helpful or unhelpful interaction from the party. Some of the villagers look like they want to participate instead of just idly staring at the weirdos and their weird flag.

Raising their arms and flashing them, Elgyem makes an announcement. "We will be departing tomorrow from this same spot... under the cover of the darkness! Come if you wish to witness the better world!"

Together, the two attempt to look majestic and cool as they exit the area. The crowd parts around them to let them pass... shortly dispersing after having their own short discussions.

>>5379275
Vee, now below the water, looks around to see an upside-down Ducklett. It's closer to the surface of course, and it also notices the out-of-place Eevee. Staring at him, it blinks its eyes slowly before letting out a bubbly "quack."
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Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>5379287
Vee is pretty okay to see the Ducklett in its natural habitat, waving to it, and, having not learned his lesson on previous occasions, quacking back. Underwater.
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>>5379287
Fine, go ahead and ruin things for everyone else then! But by Arceus if I have to fix YET ANOTHER megalomaniac's stain on reality, I better get paid this time!
>Sable gets fed up and walks off.
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>>5379287
Brock just lays on the ground as the crowd and his friends disperse. He looks around, a little lost, until he decides to do what he does best.
>Brock falls asleep
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Reply with your character rerolls. (Do not roll unless you are retiring a character... or are new, I guess).

dice+1d905 if you're feeling confident or reply with an image from the randomizer site if you have something to hide.
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Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>5379910
The one to inherit Cava's shall be...
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Rolled 499 (1d905)

>>5379915
>>5379910
wrong roll lol
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Rolled 203 (1d905)

>>5379910
>New
Why not?
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>>5379920
Girafarig is lame
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>>5379923
Girafarig is only mildly lame
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Rolled 666 (1d905)

>>5379923
Oops
>>5379926
Really lame you mean
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>>5379929
Vivillon! Talk about lame, that's what you get.
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>>5379929
i like vivillon
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>>5379929
>>5379932
Vivillon is neat
I want more cool Bug-Types
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>>5379929
Satan Vilvillion
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Rolled 146, 79 = 225 (2d256)

Astor's Epitaph purchase
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Rolled 151 (1d256)

>>5385407
reroll duds once
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Rolled 34, 88, 216, 179, 94, 14 = 625 (6d256)

>>5385407
Maroon's Epitaph purchase
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Rolled 68, 44, 137 = 249 (3d256)

>>5385409
reroll duds once
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Rolled 90, 61, 20, 255, 104, 69 = 599 (6d256)

>>5385409
Castform's Epitaph puchase
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Rolled 68, 36 = 104 (2d256)

>>5385415
reroll duds once
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Rolled 212, 121, 227, 212, 151 = 923 (5d256)

>>5385415
Citrine's Epitaph purchase
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Rolled 15, 123 = 138 (2d256)

>>5385419
reroll duds once
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Rolled 245 (1d256)

>>5385419
Poli's Epitaph freebie
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Rolled 86 (1d256)

>>5385422
Mistral's Epitaph freebie
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Rolled 80 (1d256)

>>5385424
Mistral's REAL Epitaph freebie
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Rolled 127 (1d256)

>>5385425
Cava's Epitaph freebie
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Rolled 123 (1d256)

>>5385427
...*cough*
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Rolled 145 (1d256)

>>5385427
Ymir's Epitaph freebie
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Rolled 16 (1d256)

>>5385434
Y M I R ' S E P I T A P H F R E E B I E
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Rolled 107 (1d256)

>>5385434
Vee's Epitaph freebie
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Rolled 199 (1d256)

>>5385436
Excuse me, I mean Vee's Epitaph Freevee
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>>5385438
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Chapter 31: Insomnia! - Persistence of Legacy (cont.)

After Vee had been retrieved out of the water after having forgotten his need for oxygen, the group reconvened and left for the guild to wait out the hours the strange Pokemon requested the Capim town pokemon to meet back.

Sparse lights, contained in bubbles, illuminated the dark town as they walked back to the same spot they had originally heard the speech from. The main road remained the only thing mostly visible, the rest of the sleeping village shrouded in a black silhouette. It was considerably difficult to make out much of anything, aside from the muffled commotion nearby.

Guided by the voices, they happened upon the tattered flag and a handful of the daytime crowd. It seemed most of them were too busy or cared too little for the strange pokemon's promises. Some, however, appeared convinced enough to be awake. Or perhaps they were of the nocturnal ilk, lurking while the others rested.

The Elgyem and Houndour said nothing as they waited beneath the flag. Most conversation, consisting of hushed whispers, mostly asked when they were bound to leave...
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Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>5385790
"Got an Invisify Orb, but I think it's too late to use it by now..." Citrine mutters to his guildmates. He looks around to see if anyone's watching him closely enough to see him use it.
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>>5385790
"Awesome, they're still here bros. That snack bar is ours."
Brock shuffles towards the crowd.
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Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5385790
Vee strays a little and looks for anything interesting. Maybe there's a cool shop, or some suspicious stalker-ish Pokémon!
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>>5385790
Cava, by will of the coin, is kept around for one final quest with the gang!
"Uhh, what're we doing?"
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>>5385790
>Sable watches from afar, grumbling something about heresy and idiocy
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>>5385790
>>5385804
"We are sleuthing a death cult or something."
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>>5385790
Poli also shows up, specifically to respond:
>>5385812
"Wow, that sounds cool."
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>>5385818
stupid idiot baby forgets his name, many such cases!
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>>5385790
>>5385790
Maroon is confused as to the nature of the guild's gathering here, but sits onto of a particularly flat roof to look down upon the proceedings.
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>>5385812
"Oh. Yeah, aight."
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Astor!
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Test
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After seeing the gathering, the two hooded pokemon do a quick glance at each other, both giving a confirming nod. Elgyem lifts the flag up from the ground, raising it high above him. "Come... we shall guide you on the path to darkness."

Houndour repeats the statement, moving to the back of the group. Slowly, they are led through the dark forest, leaving the relative safety of Capim. Soon, it becomes clear the only way you can tell you're moving forward is by following the lights occasionally flashing from Elgyem and the stars hidden behind the trees.

You're not sure how long you've been walking for up until you see a glimmer of light up ahead.

Several torches line the clearing and you can see another crowd of Pokemon gathered within. They all look like your average villager, relatively plain and not particularly experienced in holding themselves in unknown situations.

If you keep a careful eye out, you can notice the figures watching from outside of the circle, given away by the occasional veering fires.

There's a space in the far end where the Elgyem and Houndour join other hooded accomplices.

No one is talking. You must be waiting for someone...
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>>5385855
>Sable pretends to be using binoculars while spying on the cult from the treeline!
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>>5385855
Citrine, seeing no one watching, breaks his orb and vanishes instantly.
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>>5385855
Stalking them from afar, behind the cover of the darkness, weaving through the brush and trees, Maroon followed the Elgym's lights.
There is a bitter scowl on his face. He's not here to investigate or understand. He's here to destroy, and the only delay is his lack of opportunity to do decisively.
And to be perfectly honest, the hatred didn't come from external factors, purely internal strife that had found an acceptable target.
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>>5385855
"I hope they prepped enough for everyone. This is a big crowd."
Brock settles down at the middle of the clearing, staring at where the two guides went.
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Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>5385855
Cava tries to look closer....
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>>5385855
In the shadows, something lurks, a pair of red eyes and a buzzing watch...
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>>5385855
>>5385875
Poli sits down next to Brock. "Do you think they have comedy waffles?" he asks, though he probably means communion wafers...
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>>5385855
Astor doesn't move, if he stays still, no one will notice him, he's invisible
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>>5385877
Comedically, he's using the wrong eye.
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Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>5385881
Fug
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Rolled 5 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5385855
Vee is intrigued by these suspicious Pokémon. He awaits what comes next, trying to look unassuming. Not the most difficult task.
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>>5385880
"I hope they do, brotoed. Those sound good. Who do you think is gonna be the comedian?" Brock seems to take the comment at face value
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>>5385855
>Castform
>Cast appears from maroon's bag, apparently having snuck in there.
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Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>5385855
Kaku is trying and failing to pay attention.
>Roll for nodding off.
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>>5385892
"Oh, I know! I know! Your mom." Poli... jokes..? That has to be a joke, right?
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>>5385898
"Heh heh heh, it's a good thing you're in the audience brotoed."
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>>5385863
>>5385870
The two stragglers quickly find that trying to effectively stalk the activities of the strange group becomes increasingly difficult. It's hard to tell due to how they move through the undergrowth, but there are pokemon prowling the outer perimeter. Although something tells you they're not too particular on keeping outsiders out...

>>5385867
Citrine has gone invisible! He must tread carefully as to not bump into anything or someone with a decent sense of smell.

>>5385877
It's too dark! He can't see anything.

>>5385881
Astor is looking not so subtle. But it doesn't seem to be a great commotion.

>>5385890
The air is solemn and quiet. Vee looks much too cheerful and shiny. He catches occasional glances. Whatever sneaky thing he tries next has a -3 penalty.

Suddenly, everything becomes silent and the fires on the torches behind everyone are snuffed out. There are gasps and cries as the clearing is plunged completely into darkness.
>If you have no night vision, it becomes difficult to see anything.

In the distance, you can see a row of blue lights. It moves in a slow methodical fashion, leading the way for a floating pink elephant. Flanking it are two large cats. One with spots and another with a round head.

"My fellow dwellers in darkness," the creature announces, not even completely in the middle of the clearing. The floating chandelier takes its place above the crowd, giving a ghastly illumination to the hooded pokemon. "Gathered we are tonight to induct others into our way. The way that things will be. As was orchestrated by the darkness."

"We are not held to the whim of the light, to which we hold our own warmths. The great Dream will be available to us... a world that will suit everything we need. We embraced the darkness... and so shall the uninducted here make their first steps. If they are worthy of the darkness and the Dream, they will proceed into the void's mold. A taste of the darkness we herald."
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>>5385923
"It's dark enough..."
Cava grumbles.
"They really want it to be night all the time...?"
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Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>5385923
>if Kaku rolls >12 he'll stop sleeping during the job
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Rolled 4, 2 = 6 (2d20)

>>5385923
...what' going on here?
why did you turn all the lights out... uh, whoever you are?
>castform is clueless, but tries to blend in (rolling twice, picking lower roll)
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>>5385923
>>5385926
>Kaku jolts awake!
"Ah! I'm listening, I'm listening..."
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>>5385923
Citrine shudders. What if the guild being here makes things worse somehow? What if, as a rebound from saving the world, they were about to help unleash the mysterious event this gathering was about?

He quietly uses Iron Defense, steadying his nerves. The second he sees something overt from these darkness-dwellers, he'll intervene.
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>>5385923
Let's see, guards look more like they want to keep people in than out, promises to shape the world into their own paradise, void... crap...
Yep. It's a cult.
Wait, why's everyone screaming? Oh, they're probably doing some of that darkness magic stuff. Still not used to seeing through that.
>Sable is talking to himself again... also he's taking notes on the cult in his little notebook
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Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>5385923
"Dreams... why everyone is obsessed with that?"
Astor doesn't have night vision as a perk, but nonetheless, he tries to see where the voice is coming from
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>>5385923
"Hey guys, want me to be a test subject?"
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>>5385923
*Far away, one of the two figures shake slightly
"... disaster is coming"
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>>5385923
Maroon raises a brow and scowls, dearly yearning that he had his blade be forged again sooner. At this moment, he understood perfectly his alternate's deep desire for violence and affinity for swords. There were. . . a lot of thoughts swirling within his mind and the self-assured tone of the two leaders was annoying him. Everything was annoying him.
It wasn't normal, but in this moment Maroon wondered how quickly he could set the surrounding woods ablaze.
"Maybe I'd actually listen if you didn't sound like you were trying to sell me something," he murmurs to himself in the dark.
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>>5385923
Vee wanders over to where he hopes Sable is.

>>5385933
"Sable?" He whispers. "Can you be my eyes? It's dark..."
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>>5385923
"Wow, that sounds fun! I love dark magic!" Poli announces... from beside Brock. "Darkness! Darkness! Darkness! Darkness! Darkness! Darkness! Darkness! Darkness!" he chants. He's still going at it, but I'm not typing Darkness! a bunch more.
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>>5385938
Sure thing, Vee. So there's a...
>Sable explains everything in sight to Vee!
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>>5385923
>>5385940
"Whoa! I can learn dark magic, bro? Darkness! Darkness! Darkness!" Brock join Poli in his chant, even adding an excited arm pump to every other utterance of "Darkness!"
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>>5385930
The pink elephant turns to face Castform. Due to her strange appearance, her hood seems to be more of a cloth wrap that extends further down almost like a cape.

"Maybe you will be the one to guide the others into the dark." The entire crowd of hooded figures turns to face Castform. "I did not expect to already have one so eager to plunge into the void. Come. We will have you lead."

>>5385940
>>5385935
>>5385942
"Them too," the pink elephant says.

>>5385937
Maroon is in decent danger of being spotted by the roaming guards... especially with what's about to happen.

>>5385938
>>5385941
Vee, already being watched, breaks Sable's cover! In no time, the two are swarmed by multiple pokemon and tossed to the center with the other "volunteers." The pink elephant tenses up at the sight of the appearance and departure of the other guards.

Taking a deep breath, they speak. "It appears we have many eager inductees tonight! Do they truly have what it takes to be one with the darkness? The void shall decide."

One by one, the hooded figures rise, shepherding the selected few down the path the pink elephant entered from. Next thing they know... they're back in the complete dark.

You hear the Musharna speak again, now much further from the crowd. "Keep walking straight from here. Just a little further. Be glad that you are graced with the opportunity to trek the darkened path first."
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Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>5385955
>castform is confused
uh, thank you?
>he floats straight ahead
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>>5385955
"Mhm, mhm..."
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Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>5385955
Citrine follows the procession as stealthily as he can, intent on protecting Vee and Sable.
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>>5385955
Maroon steps back from the guards and heads towards this path, avoiding the entrance following the best he can while in the cover of the woods.
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>>5385955
"Yay, darkness! Let's go!" Poli marches forward.
Oh no, he's actually interested.
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Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>5385955
Astor follows behind, hopping carefully as to not fall face first against the ground
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>>5385955
"This initiation is pretty tame, my gang had me climb a balcony in the rain, and rob tourists with a cat..."
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Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5385959
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>>5385955
"Mean..." Vee is slightly irritated by how rude the crowd is, throwing him around like that.
Where Vee might've joined their cult before, he now wants nothing but destruction.

Cult of Darkness has lost reputation with Vee.
Cult of Darkness is now vilified.

He follows along happily.
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Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>5385955
>Sable can see through with Keen Eye
Darkened? This isn't really dark, I mean I can see everything perfectly fine still. I guess I'm just... disappointed? This "Dark World" stuff is just dimmed a little, not even dark.
>Sable's just trying to annoy them at this point
>>5385967
You alright, Vee? Don't worry, these dim world cultists are just clowns with too much time on their hands.
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>>5385955
"Thanks bro!"
>>5385960
Brock grabs ahold of Poli as to not get immediately left behind. Instead being dragged along by the enthusiastic marcher "Darkness!"
>>5385964
"Bro that sounds fun. Maybe we can give them pointers on how to do it better. Like, workshop it and stuff."
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>>5385957
>>5385955
Cava is speeding along...
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>>5385968
Vee turns to Sable and seems to be doing pretty alright. "I'm fine!" Vee is seething with rage inside.
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>>5385973
You want a ride?
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>>5385974
Citrine is a little upset he can't be the one to offer a ride, but he decides being an invisible guardian is also cool.
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>>5385971
"Yeah sure, call me when you get a cat of your own."
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>>5385974
"I'm good! I like walking around in darkness sometimes. I've been learning from Charles!"
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>>5385979
What darkness?
No seriously, this isn't even that dark, my house is darker than this.
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>>5385956
>>5385960
>>5385961
>>5385964
>>5385967
>>5385971
>>5385972
Castform vanishes from sight, passing through an impenetrable veil of darkness. Musharna seems quite intent on making sure all the vocal pokemon are the first to enter. They are guided past the pure black.

>>5385968
While the surroundings around them are clearly pretty normal for a cavedweller like himself, whatever is in front of him is unnaturally dark. In his vision, it's almost like someone took a sheet of black and bisected an entire forest with it. With most of the initial "volunteers" having already entered and the majority still being slowly moved forward, Musharna gestures to Sable. "Oh, are you sure...?" Their voice sounds mocking. "Then you'll feel right at home, Sableye. Throw him in," they sneer.

>>5385965
Maroon is not the stealthiest creature on this side of the Grass Continent and immediately alerts the perimeter guard in his attempt to get closer without being noticed.

Maroon's choices:
>Struggle against the guards
>Accept fate
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>>5385981
"Hey! The one that was talking? If this is a retirement house, why do we have to work? Can't you get... staff like every other place?"
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>>5385981
"Woah, it's really dark in here! It's almost like we are in some kind of [Dark Void]."
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>>5385981
"Darkness..." Poli whispers as he is led through the... well, darkness.
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>>5385981
>Accept fate
Once the guard spot him, he makes no effort to hide or retreat. The Arcanine's gaze locks with theirs as he approaches with purpose.
A smile spreads across his face.
"Good evening," he hails them, friendly, without a hint of fear.
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Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>5385981
Oh please, if that's the worst you can do, go right ahead. I've been through worse initiations centuries ago. Or maybe you'd like to go in first? What's the matter? Scared?
>Sable's baiting
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Rolled 10 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5385980
"The darkness I can't see in." Vee replies simply.

>>5385981
"Wow." Vee feels the slightest tinge of uncertainty. That much is normal when faced with a dark void such as this.
He summons a single Swift star to keep him company. Maybe he'll name it if it lasts...
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Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>5385981
>cast keeps going forward
>he has his instructions
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>>5385981
Citrine files in silently, still undetected. He shivers at the sheer wrongness of it all. This wasn't his style, but nothing would stop him from doing his job.

He comforts himself by thinking of his Empowerment Seed. Nothing can go truly wrong with that on his side, right?
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>>5385981
"Soooo you guys got the support of any local legends doing this?"
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>>5385981
Brock looks around in the darkness, as if he could find something "Bros... I still haven't seen any comedy waffles. You think they skimped out on us?"
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>>5386001
"I'm afraid comedy waffles are only in the breakfast menu..."
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>>5385984
>>5385986
>>5385987
>>5385992
>>5385993
>>5385996
>>5385999
Astor finds that he has no one else to talk to. Aside from the dark shapes moving around the void, of course. He's not completely alone!

All of them can hear each other's voices, however, distorted they may be. Close or far, clear or muddled. You're not too certain about the distances anymore... what is friend and what is foe in this unknown world? A world where you can only see two steps in front of you...

NOW ENTERING: ??? Dungeon ▮▮F

>>5385990
Musharna grimaces at him, looking haughty and offended. "I've already been blessed by the darkness, there to see the origin of it all myself. I don't need to pass through it again to know that I can navigate the path. I whisper the Dream to dwellers in the dark. We lead as harbingers for the Long Night. Throw. Him. In."

Sable is roughly handled and forcefully thrown past the barrier.

>>5385988
"You. Outsider. Where from? What doing?" a Lycanroc speaks out from the guard contingent. "Speak smart or you go trial. With others."
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>>5386006
"Uh...."
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Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5386006
Vee dives in after Sable as quickly as possible!
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Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>5386006
>castform, for once in his life, has a thought.
>he decides to set sun, at night. sure there's no sun OUT to set, but if it works being fire type should mean it's easier to light this place up.
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>>5386006
"Aaah shieet, I'm feeling the [RNG] in the air."
"Alright everyone, stay close to each other! I think it's time to pull from the bag of tricks..."
>Kaku uses one of his Guiding Wands (1 left)
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>>5386006
By the way, your cult is lame.
>Sable gives Musharna the finger as he's thrown in!

>inside
This is it? Really? I'm about as disappointed as these cultists' parents right about now.
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>>5386006
"Wow! It's dark in here." Poli comments. "I like it a lot!"
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>>5386006
In the dark it's difficult to see the Arcanine's serene expression, the pleasant smile and eyes that seem happy with what lay in their gaze.
"Now now," he speaks, waving a paw, "there's no need for that. I'm from Capim Town, here for the initiation," he assures them in a calm voice.
He approaches the guard and places a paw on their shoulder, firm but without pressure.
"Would you help a fellow wanderer in the dark find his way?" he asks kindly.
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>>5386008
"Guys? I'm more blind than usual. I can't... Even hear properly!"
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Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>5386006
Citrine moves very slowly to not give himself away, even though it's so dark it'd be hard to see him if he wasn't invisible. He looks for Vee and Sable.
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Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5386006
"Bros? Where'd you go bros?" Instead of scrambling to find the others while blinded, Brock stops moving and tries to locate everyone by their voices.
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>>5386013
>>5386017
Castform begins channeling the sun as best as he can... literally! Against the oppressive darkness, he manages to illuminate a small sphere around him. Whatever they're in, it's no normal darkness. It's almost like a fog. However, it's enough to make out the silhouette of Poli and... Sableye?

>>5386014
Kaku takes his wand out and gives a wave. Through the dark, it cuts past the supernatural effect and imparts a knowledge of the way out. Can it really be that simple?

>>5386016
Sableye hits the ground with a roll. Standing back up, he finds he is now alone and unable to see any farther than the length of his arm extended outward.

>>5386021
Citrine bumps into what could be Sableye? Certainly not Vee.

>>5386020
Escavalier believes he can see... Vee?

>>5386023
There's a dreadful presence lurking behind him.

>>5386019
The Lycanroc grunts. "He go trial. Take him." Without a word of response, Maroon is being pushed toward the veil of darkness.
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>>5386028
"Hi!" Poli waves at Castform. "I was enjoying the darkness."
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>>5386028
"Good job Kaku!"
Astor follows the wand effect path
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Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>5386028
"Well, that was easy enough. GUYS, FOLLOW THE SOUND OF MY VOICE!"
>roll for herding the crew
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>>5386028
Citrine nudges what he's run into.

"Sable...?"
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>>5386028
Maroon's coat faintly glows a dull red like a iron pan on a lit stove, too hot hold or touch- but he follows along anyway, acting oblivious to the message he's delivering.
Hands off.
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>>5386028
"Vee? That you?"
Cava approaches what he thinks to be Vee.
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>>5386028
>castform heads to the sable sillhouette, thinking poli would just put out his flame with that darkness chant
hey, sable, you alright there?
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>>5386028
Brock turns his head around without a hint of fear "Hey bro."
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>>5386028
(Somewhere else)
"So? We just follow them? 's good man, they're not 'ven going to notice!"
The buzzing is quickly gone
"... Darkrai, please bless me with patience, because if you give me strengh, i'm going to kill that idiot..."
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Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5386028
Vee tries to use his ears, feeling slightly more alone than he did just a few seconds earlier...

>>5386038
Even Vee isn't sure if it's him.
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>>5386028
Huh. Much darker on the inside...
Is anyone here?
...
Guess they went ahead.
ugh, guess I'd better see what all this "Dark world" boufshit is about. Wonder if I can slap it or if it's just a concept.
...
Did they really need to be so touchy? I feel violated.
>Sable waddles ahead
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Rolled 6, 9, 8 = 23 (3d20)

>>5386035
The guards flinch at the sudden increase of heat and they scowl in response. "You. Dog. No bad. Do again and we throw you to the dark."

They stop in front of the veil of darkness. "Walk. We see if you worthy," Lycanroc scoffs, baring its fangs.

>>5386032
Everyone can hear the reverberating call of Kaku. But they're not sure of what direction he could be in...

Everyone's choices:
>North. I heard it from there.
>East. It had to be him.
>South. Okay. That's him.
>West. Kaku's there.

>>5386033
There's growling and groaning. It echoes in his mind as two arms shoot out from the dark void to grapple him. It feels like hardened bark but you can see for certain that whatever it is... it's not whole! An afterimage trails the faded color of the arms as they attempt to wrestle and grasp at Citrine's invisible body!
>??? is wrestling him! (ROLL 1)

>>5386038
As Escavalier gets closer, the shape that he perceived to be Vee suddenly has its head snap in an awful direction. The mass shambles closer to him.

>>5386039
For a second, you (and maybe Poli) are certain that this is Sable. It's spiky just like him! But as the distance gets closer... "Sable" lifts up from the ground as his body detaches from his head. They morph into hands, jetting out to slash at Castform!
>??? is trying to attack! (ROLL 2)

>>5386040
The shape stops and whispers to him. It screeches like a banshee before striking him!
>??? is trying to attack! (ROLL 3)

>>5386045
He thinks he can hear Kaku... South? Or West?

>>5386048
That should be... someone... ahead... right?
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Rolled 2 (1d4)

>>5386057
"Well..."
Unsure about where Kaku is, Astor starts walking randomly at (dice)
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Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>5386057
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!"
Cava fucking stabs it with Mega Horn!
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Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>5386057
>KILL IT WITH FIRE
>castform weather ball's the hands!
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Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>5386057
Citrine immediately heaves backwards, panicking. That is NOT RIGHT and it freaks him out. Was it even a Pokemon?! Citrine needs to find the others ASAP, which means:

>BAIL BAIL BAIL
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Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5386057
Brock stares at the nightmare creature
>Truant
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>>5386063
(293 dam, assuming neutral resists)
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>>5386057
>Sable is humming a little religious tune to himself
hm? Was that Kaku? ...nah, probably just some trick or something.
>Sable continues in the direction he was walking
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>>5386057
Maroon glances behind at the Lycanroc, his serene look doesn't waver as he speaks.
"Do not threaten me, Lycanroc. I may be here to embrace the darkness, but you are not above me."

>North. I heard it from there.
Maroon sniffs the air and walks forwards without fear. He is convinced that a cult trying to garner followers wouldn't be hasty to dispose of them.
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Rolled 4 (1d4)

>>5386057
"Oh, I think I get it now." Poli states, not really seeing a clear path forward, embraces the darkness and picks a completely random direction to walk.
1: North
2: East
3: South
4: West
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Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5386065
Before launching forward at what ought to be it's nose with a retaliatory Headbutt!
"No need to shout bro!"
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Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>5386057
"Okay, surely if we walk fast we'll find the exit before-AH, FOR TAPUS SAKE GUYS!"
Kaku can tell from the reverbing echoes of everyone that some people are not following, and someone is panicking hard. This might require strange measures...
>Kaku does the impossible, sees the invisible. He tries to Break the Spirit... of the Darkness!
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>>5386070
(225 damage, 1.66 modifier for Truant)
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Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>5386057
Vee slowly walks South. At least, it feels South. He can't really tell...

He talks quietly to his tiny star friend as he walks. "...This place is weeeiiirrrd. But I'm not so afraid of the dark anymore. Not with all these cool moves I can do..!" He attempts to flip, but instead decides it would be better not to lose his sense of direction this early.

"Maybe I'm a little spooked. But I ain't afraid of no ghost... Not when I've got you." He stares at the tiny Swift star. "I'm just kidding, I'm immune to Ghost."

Roll for traversing the deep darkness!
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Rolled 3, 16, 15 = 34 (3d20)

>>5386060
Astor begins walking East. Is that someone in front of him? Is that big mass... Kaku?

>>5386061
Escavalier, without missing a beat, jabs right at the mass that he thought was Vee, stabbing right into it. It lets out a hair-raising scream to match his. The mass explodes and tries to gouge his armor with a move!
>??? used (L.60) Shadow Claw! (ROLL 1)

>>5386063
The fireball launched out pierces through the clawed creature, punching right through center mass like one shoots a cloud. It howls in pain as the hands retreat. They twitch and flick a ball of energy right back at him!
>??? used (L.60) Shadow Ball! (ROLL 2)

>>5386064
With Citrine invisible, it works to his advantage as he manages to escape the grasp of the monster trying to grapple him. Without breaking his cover, he stumbles away from it. It groans out, swiping the space where it thought Citrine was still standing.
>??? is searching! (ROLL 3)

>>5386065
>>5386070
Brock's attack falls right through! It's as... if he never damaged it?

>>5386067
Sable believes he sees Brock flopped on the ground. Should... he approach?

>>5386068
The last thing he can see is the snarling face of the Lycanroc before everything is consumed in darkness. Maroon sniffs the air and notices how... dead everything smells. He bumbles through the dark. Is that Citrine ahead...?

>>5386069
Poli breaks away from Castform, stumbling West. He bumps into something! It's warm. And not a shadow monster. It's actually Kaku!

>>5386072
Kaku musters up the strength and prepares to strike true! He cleaves the air in front of him with all of his might. For a precious few moments, everyone can see a dead and grayed-out world around them.

Escavalier is fighting a Mimikyu... Castform is dueling with a Haunter... Citrine nearly got grabbed by a Trevenant... Brock is fighting a Yamask... Maroon, Sable, and Vee almost bumped into a Runerigus...

But there's something clearly wrong with them. They look incomplete and move in wispy black shapes. Suddenly, everyone present feels a great headache pulse on the right of their temple.

Everything plunges back into the dark.
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>>5386085
Maroon approaches Citrine.
"Citrine, what's going on here," he demands.
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>>5386085
"I knew I should have trusted the darkness." Poli says upon contact. Then, after the Spirit Break illuminates the strange world, Poli comes to a quick conclusion: "I believe this is a dark curse. We should seek the exit as soon as possible. Also my brain hurts a lot."
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Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>5386085
"Ghosts!? I Shoulda known!"
Cava smacks it around some more! This time with Maximum Injection Mold!
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>>5386085
"Oww, my head..."
Astor ponders for a second, he tries to identify if the form is Kaku or not before approaching
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>>5386092
This is supposed to be Megahorn. Assuming it's not poison, 498 damage.
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Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>5386093
(Roll got eaten)
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Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>5386085
Citrine jukes to the right before the lights suddenly come on, so to speak. If he had a mouth, he'd vomit into it a little bit. His fears are confirmed in the aberration in front of him, not to mention the unsettling backdrop. Things are very, very bad here.

>roll for dodging
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>>5386085
Huh? Brock is thaaaaaaaaa...
Nope. Definitely no-AUGH! What the fuck!?
Okay, this place sucks, glad we confirmed that. At least I saw through the... hm, is that even considered a disguise? Ah, whatever. Typical Galarian.
>Sable moves FAR around the Runerigus and continues onward
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Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>5386085
>cast takes 196 damage!
>HP 334/530
>he continues trying to KILL IT WITH FIRE
>castform throws another weather ball!
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>>5386085
Kaku lays his hair-hand on his temple "UGH! Seeing the unfathomable is always a pain..."
>>5386091
"Also, hi Poli. Can't you, uhh, blow up the ground under the spooks or something?"
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>>5386099
(282 dam)
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Rolled 13, 12 = 25 (2d20)

>>5386085
"Whoa! You're not my bro, I don't know you."
Brock leaps back at Yamask when the darkness falls... Or he doesn't.
>1st roll Truant, 2nd Feint Attack
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>>5386094
>>5386093
>>5386085
Cava evaporates.
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>>5386103
>234dmg
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>>5386101
"I could, yes, but I have the suspicion that these are not real and serve only to distract and weaken us." Poli explains his thought process.
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Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>5386085
"Oww...!" Vee is pained by the headache, but what he saw remains in his mind.

He isn't worried, boasting a Ghost-Type immunity. He continues walking in South, speeding up a bit but remaining light on his feet.
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>>5386109
"Well, it sure is distracting us! Everyone's messing around in the dark and there's no kinky implications in this context,"
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>>5386114
"Please do not say that."
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>>5386089
Maroon can hear cackling as the shape that he believed to be Citrine breaks apart and reassembles into a mass of rock and ghoulish wisp.
>??? used Nasty Plot!

>>5386092
It screams out, taking the lance strike directly to the curtain. Piercing the already weak cover that disguised the demented little spirit, Escavalier has to take extra careful care not to peer into the deep of the forever dark.

>>5386095
Astor realizes very quickly that was definitely not Kaku! The withering Dusclops, briefly shown by Kaku's Spirit Break turns to face the bird.

>>5386096
Citrine, with his invisibility assisting him, avoids the sweeping grasp of the Trevenant as it searches for him. It scores the gray earth nearby, ghastly moan echoing in the dark.

>>5386097
Sable avoids the rising ghost, fleeing from the monster.

>>5386099
Castform does not relent, sending out another fireball that results in an ear-curdling scream. The Haunter's shape distorts as it begins pulsing waves of... something... through the air...
>??? used Hypnosis!
>Don't fall asleep. (roll)

>>5386103
The Yamask jitters back as it's struck by the move, skipping through the air as it moves back. It circles around, wrapping Brock in a cone of sinister energy. He feels a pair of eyes boring into his soul. He... he can't move!
>??? used Mean Look!

>>5386110
Vee sidesteps the monster, stumbling away. Are the voices getting louder or quieter? Think, Vee... think...

Kaku still knows the way out. But you need to find him. Poli is already nearby. Everyone's choices:
>North. I think I saw Kaku there.
>South. Right. He's there!
>West. It has to be from here.
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Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>5386122
>avoid going to bed roll
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>>5386122
Citrine doesn't dare make a sound as moves even further away from the not-Trevenant. He's going north already, may as well continue.

>North. I think I saw Kaku there.
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Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5386122
Maroon stops.
"Oh. . . You're not Citrine. . ."
He grins.
"Awesome. I'm going to enjoy tearing you apart ," he growls.

Maroon's body bursts into flames as he charges head first into the swarm of rocks.
>Maroon used Flare Blitz!
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>>5386122
"I... think we're in a dungeon." Poli finally concludes after hearing more sounds of combat, though he's unsure of how close or far they are. "Shouldn't we just beeline for the stairs, then?"
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Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>5386123
>>5386122
>assuming that roll works, cast does the next thing that comes to mind
>MORE FIRE, another weather ball!
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Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>5386122
Vee takes a breath and follows his nose and/or ears. Whatever's better. "How did Charles do this all the time..?"

Vee heads further South!
"C'mon..."
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Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>5386122
Wait, pain in a localized area of the brain... Hm..
Ah, fuck it, can't get much worse anyway!
>Sable beats himself in the right temple to dispel the illusion more permanently!
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>>5386129
(288 dam)
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>>5386127
>Maroon does 350 damage to ???
>Maroon takes 117 recoil!
>1,143/1,260 HP left.
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Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>5386122
>>5386128
"Maybe? Some dungeons have had us forgoing stairs altogether. And we might just end up getting jumped. But I have an idea." Kaku takes out his Escape Rope and gives one end to Poli.
"If I don't find the stairs, you guide everyone to me with this, cool? Cool."
>Kaku walks to the exit
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Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>5386140
"OK!" Poli takes the rope and waits in the same spot, waiting for him to locate stairs or someone to approach.
In the meantime, he calls out for allies: "Hello? Over here, probably."
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Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>5386122
"Whatever bro, just don't spook me again." Brock tries to turn away and leave, only to notice he can't. "That's not cool bro. But since I'm stuck here, I want to show you something." He takes out a deck of cards...
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Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>5386143
...And slaps at the Yamask when it gets close enough to inspect what he's doing. "Get pranked bro!"
>Feint attack
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>>5386123
>>5386129
He manages to stave off the call of forever sleep and launches out another blast of fire, colliding with the Haunter one last time. It chatters as it dissolves into the darkness. That's one threat dealt with... but he can't stay here. There's a feeling... he won't be alone for much longer.

>>5386124
Citrine avoids the flailing monster and heads north. He bumps into something. Agh! Jumpscare! It's... Poli. It's actually Poli and not some sort of distorted shadow beast.

>>5386127
Maroon slams into the mass of rocks, coating it in a blaze of fire! Instead of the normal response, it just cackles as Maroon feels a part of him... missing.
>Runerigus' Wandering Spirit!
It shortly returns the favor. Maroon's head feels like it's being toyed with as he feels himself rapidly cooling down. A pulse of energy from the Runerigus that harmonizes with his own... Maroon erupts in a cone of spectral fire!
>Renerigus used (L.60) Night Shade!

>>5386131
Vee stumbles in a circle, clearly not used to navigating in total and absolute darkness. He bumps into something. Vee looks up to see a red eye staring back and long trunk arms now looming over him...

>>5386132
It doesn't hurt. Why doesn't it hurt at all?

>>5386143
>>5386144
Brock strikes the mask off of the Yamask with his trickery, causing it to fumble with the object until it drops off. The wispy half-mask falls away and it panics, fleeing to search for the lost object... He can feel his ability to move returning to him.

>>5386140
>>5386141
Kaku still knows the way out and is making his way there. Poli is nearby, holding a rope. Everyone's choices:
>North. I heard him there.
>East. Poli is right there...
>West. Did I just see him?
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Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>5386153
>ONWARD! CHARGE!
>cast is looking for kaku, going north
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Rolled 4 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5386153
Vee is stricken with a spike of fear, but calms himself. Ghost-Types. Hopefully it doesn't have any non-Ghost-Type attacking moves.

Gathering himself quickly, he speaks. "Hello..!"

Maybe if he looks cute enough, he won't get eaten.
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>>5386153
"Oh, man, Poli, is that really you? Phew. Do you know where anyone else is? I've gotta... Gotta help."

Citrine sounds abnormally stressed.
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>>5386153
That didn't even hurt. What the hell is going on anymo... wait.
Everything was dead, there's ghost types everywhere, choking blackness even I can't see through...
Oh shit, this is the afterlife, isn't it.
Damn, I knew those cultists didn't know what the hell they were doing! Yeah, let's just open a portal to the spirit realm and say it's a good thing. Those civilians that got suckered into this must be dead by now, I mean, I saw the Chandelure. Man, someone's getting beat for this.
>Sable's revelation doesn't change his direction of movement
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Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>5386153
>Runerigus deals 240 damage to Maroon!

Maroon laughs as he's suddenly engulfed in otherworldly flames. Still alight, the Arcanine rushes down the ghostly specter, snatching it's 'face'.
"C'mon! Is that the best you have, you possessed piece of pavement? I'll put you back in the ground where you belong!" he barks through the flames that engulf the both of them.

>Maroon uses Flare Blitz!
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>>5386153
Brock collects his cards and starts shuffling away in search of his bros. "Bros? Where are you?"
>North. I heard him there.
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>>5386153
>Kaku follows the magic compass in his head, walking nonchalantly in the dark like one would do in their own house to raid the fridge in the middle of the night.
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>>5386163
>Flash fire fails!
>903/1,260 HP left.
>>
Rolled 18, 18 = 36 (2d20)

>>5386157
Castform, defeating his opponent, flees North. They're here, right? Is that Brock up ahead...?

>>5386160
The creature groans, raising its shadowy stumpy arms, ready to bring them down on the diminutive little pokemon in front of it. Vee's heart thumps in his chest as he realizes his ploy might not be working at all against a possibly merciless shadow demon.
>Trevenant uses (L.60) Hammer Arm! (ROLL 1)

>>5386161
Poli and Citrine are now standing together.

>>5386162
There's something lurking nearby. Is... that... Vee? As he continues traveling East, he thinks he sees Poli and Citrine up ahead. With the darkness obscuring his vision... he needs to make a choice. Which way?

>>5386163
>>5386172
Heat dissipates as if it did nothing. The creature cackles as it shambles around the darkness, dropping in and out of Maroon's vision. It slams into the ground as it weaves a pulse of energy. Rising back up, it throws a ghostly ball of energy right at him like one throws a fastball!
>Runerigus (L.60) used Shadow Ball! (ROLL 2)

>>5386165
Brock, no longer occupied with needing to battle an opponent, heads North. Is... that Castform up ahead...?

>>5386169
Kaku is nearing the end. He can't quite see the exit but within his mind, he knows it's very, very close. But as he nears... he can feel ice down his spine. Something is following him and it's closing in fast.

Kaku still knows the way out and is making his way there. Poli is nearby, holding a rope. Everyone's choices:
>North. Poli should be here.
>East. Right there. I saw him.
>West. This way.
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>>5386180
"Hey orb, is that you?"
>>
Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>5386180
brock?
wait, not falling for this trick again.
>cast tries to make his lamp-body brighter to check if that IS brock from a safe distance
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Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5386180
>Runerigus does 318 damage to Maroon!
"God damn motherfucker ass bitch!" Maroon screams through the visions, he smacks the its side with a strange seed.

>Maroon used X-Eye Seed against Runerigrus
>Maroon tries to run away.
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>>5386180
>Sable cautiously approaches Poli and Citrine, and whispers
Guys? That you this time?
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Rolled 11 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5386180
Vee, in all of his cuteness, cannot defend himself from the Fighting-Type attack, and is sent barreling backwards.
(262/540 HP!)

Vee lands flat on his stomach, and is greatly pained, groaning softly on the ground.
He has only one idea, and, hoping it works, puts all of himself into it.

He makes a Wish, hoping that this unholy creature would actually be hurt by any sort of good intentions.
"Back..!"
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Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>5386180
>Distressed, Kaku drops more rope and picks up the pace.
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>>5386180
Poli is continuing to wait and hold the rope.
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Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>5386190
"I... guess that's a no."

Curious, Citrine follows the rope.

"Sorry, I kind of forgot I was invisible there," he calls back to the Politoed. "It's Citrine."

>roll for speed
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Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>5386182
>>5386184
The two are able to confirm that they are in fact who they are. And not shadow monsters.

>>5386185
It cackles once more, summoning up another pulsing ball of ghost energy. However, as Maroon's X-Eye seed lands nearby and erupts in front of it, the Runerigus launches a wayward shot, clipping the hair on his back as he flees successfully.

>>5386186
Sable can see "Vee" moving closer to him, although it shambles in a grotesque fashion.

>>5386187
His last ditch effort to ward off the darkness causes the Trevenant to back away, shielding its cyclopean eye with both of its arms. You can see the wispy darkness burning off of it like some sort of vampire caught in the daylight. This is a chance for you to flee! But where?

>>5386189
As Kaku takes a moment to turn around and mock the approaching something, he notices the smiling row of teeth emerging from the darkened ground like a shark on land. It's getting really close!

The exit is also right ahead!

Kaku is almost out. Poli is nearby, holding a rope. Citrine is nearby, invisible. Everyone's choices:
>West. There! Can't miss him.
>East. Poli is standing right there...
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>>5386193
"...Ooooh." Poli snaps into Citrine's voice's direction. "I am holding this rope as a guide to Kaku, who has found the stairs, so I am going to stay here." he explains.
>>5386186
"Probably."
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>>5386186
Sable should be able to hear Citrine moving away down the rope, and apologizing for being invisible. Citrine has missed Sable by a few seconds, unfortunately.
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>>5386197
"Hey orb. Good to see you. I bumped into this prick of a Yamask earlier. Where's everyone else?"
>>
Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>5386197
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQ_6RfkhEmg
>SPRINTING, ROLL FOR SPRINTING
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Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>5386197
Vee stumbles up after seeing his idea worked in some manner, scurrying over in a random direction. He heads West, in hopes he might find his way.
That tree...
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>>5386197
>>5386203
hey brock, I think they're over that way, I encountered a haunter, set it on fire.
>cast heads west!
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>>5386207
"Lead the way orb." Brock starts following Castform westward
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Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>5386198
Close enough, the freaks native here don't talk they just look like our guys.
>>5386197
Oh, that's just fucking demented. Uh, guys? We've got something that isn't Vee shambling in like a zombie over that way.
>Sable shoots a Power Gem towards ZomVee!
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>>5386197
Citrine stops.
>>5386198
"Right, then we've gotta protect this end of the rope...? I don't think I'm gonna catch up. If he doesn't make it there, I'll go after him."

He returns to Poli and takes up a really cool defensive stance that absolutely no one is able to see.
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>>5386205
Poli is yanked away by the sheer sprinting speed and still holding onto the rope. He doesn't seem to notice that he's being rapidly dragged along the floor whatsoever. Or the ZomVee.
>>
>>5386198
>>5386214
Poli may or may not slowly be dragged away as the rope reaches the end and Kaku's legs go into maximum overdrive.

>>5386203
>>5386207
>>5386210
>>5386206
As the two head west, they happen to see a small shining star hovering in the air and a monstrous-looking Trevenant shying away from the flare in the dark. It groans quietly, swiping feebly at the strange thing.

Vee also notices a small light and a sloth crawling on the ground. Is that actually a familiar face!?

>>5386205
Run, Kaku, run! The Grimmsnarl comically speeds up and away from the mouth-ground-darkness shark chasing him, dashing right through the "exit." He gasps and flails as he's suddenly cartwheeling across the ground. He's back in the forest now. He can see the rest of his friends lying stiffly on the ground nearby, unmoving. They're eerily still. There's no sign of the strange veil of darkness and sunrise is just right around the corner.

Maybe he can breathe some life back into them with a wake-up call?

He notes that he is holding onto the rope, still bundled tight.

>>5386211
Sableye blasts the "Vee" with a burst of lasers. The glow is consumed by the darkness, but he makes good notice that the silhouette is struck dead on with his attack! It slows down before continuing on its pace.

>>5386213
Citrine is ready to ambush.
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Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>5386218
>hey, that's vee!
>and something attacking vee!
>KILL IT WITH FIRE
>castform used weather ball!
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>>5386219
(522 dam)
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>>5386218
>>5386219
Vee shouts at the sight of possible friends. "Help me kill this stupid tree!"

He leaps into the air and prepares a move, watching his friends as he turns in the air to face the trailing Trevenant.
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Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>5386218
"Ah, [Bad Dreams], of course..."
>Kaku tries waking up his pals, starting with, hmm... Brock.
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Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>5386221
Brock stares at the Trevenant
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Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>5386218
Hey, don't leave us to deal with this creep!
>Sable shoots another Power Gem at ZomVee while following the dragged Poli
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Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>5386224
And in a flash absolute slaps it in the face with a Feint Attack! It's almost like the sloth teleported in front of it!
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>>5386218
With Kaku no longer present in the dungeon(?), Poli is left sitting nearby. "...I think Kaku found something." he says, hopefully not being too far from Citrine and Sable.
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Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>5386221
>>5386224
>>5386227
Inspired by the fireball, and Brock's confident gaze plus Feint Attack, Vee is alight with energy as the Weather Ball and sloth both soar right past him. "Light 'em up!"

Vee used Copycat!
Vee used Weather Ball!
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>>5386230
(262 damage!)
Vee is happy to vent his frustration with the tree. At the tree.
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>>5386219
>>5386221
>>5386224
>>5386230
The Trevenant erupts in flames as it groans out, shaking its whole body, trying to deal with both the light next to it and the blaze forming on its body.

Just as Vee says this, the two of them watch Brock assault the tree monster to the ground, crashing against it and promptly disappearing.

Vee's Weather Ball doesn't seem to retain the same fiery charge that Castform's is imbued with! It phases through the crumbling body as the shadow monster falls to the ground.

>>5386222
Brock is now staring at Kaku's face.

>>5386225
>>5386228
Sable holds off the shambling mess masquerading as an Eevee, following right behind Poli, trying his best to keep up with the super speed the frog is flying at. Poli comes skidding to a stop. The rope doesn't have much longer to go, it seems.

Both of them can feel a sense of approaching dread.
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(test)
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>>5386234
Brock looks up at Kaku "Sup bro."
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>>5386234
Vee lands on his feet after twisting back around with the remaining momentum, breathing a sigh of relief as he looks between Brock and Castform on opposing sides of him.
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Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>5386234
>>5386236
"Ah, you are finally awake! And by finally I mean, way easier than I expected. Hey, help me wake up the others if you don't mind..."
>Kaku then tries waking up Vee
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Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>5386234
"Oh look, Kaku can't be far!" Poli ignores the dread... verbally, anyway. He actually runs away like a little sissy baby in the direction Kaku should be in.
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Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>5386238
"Picked a bad time to join a cult..."
>Brock tries to wake up Castform
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>>5386237
"Thanks..." He says to the two, before he notices Brock gone. "...Brock? Where'd he go?"
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>>5386234
>>5386243
...hey, where DID Brock go? regardless, want to fight more ghosts?
>>5386242
>and cast vanishes from the dream world
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Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>5386234
>>5386239
Right on, let's get the fuck outta here!
>Sable fires another shot before turning around and bolting after Poli
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Poli flees in the direction of the rope, completely speeding past the toothed shadow creature waiting nearby.

As the group is brought back one by one, they can only hope they fared well enough to not have to worry. The sun is rising now and there's a chance the weird pokemon who forced them in might not be looking.

It's time to return to base.

Mission Complete!
+450EXP +1d20EXP
+1000P
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Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>5386244
"I wanna-" Vee leaps back as he watches Castform vanish. "Uh oh."

Vee has left the game.

>>5386238
...Until he wakes up, and shoots Swift at the nearest thing.
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Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>5386247
(xp roll!)
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Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>5386247
"Ah, you are fi-"
>>5386248
"OW."
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Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>5386247
>Sable grabs some of the tithe and fucking RUNS
>rollan xp
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>>5386247
"So what part of that was supposed to be the initiation anyway?" Brock climbs up a nearby tree to take a nap "I'll catch you guys at the base."
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Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>5386252
Xp rollan
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Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>5386247
>>5386248
Vee notices where he is.

>>5386250
"Oh! S-Sorry Kaku!" Vee heals Kaku for the damage he impulsively dealt to him. "...Thanks." He checks his surroundings. "Huh."

>>5386252
"Yeah, thanks Brock!" He waves to his friend.

>>5386251
Vee begins to follow, with a new grudge in-tow.

He looks back at where they woke up. "...We'll be seeing you later." He says, spitefully.
"Meanies."
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Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>5386247
"Oh. It was a curse... OF SLEEP!" Poli announces. He doesn't seem very up in arms about it as he casually returns home for the day.
Roll is for xp.
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Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>5386247
Citrine totally did something important there.

>xp roll
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Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5386247
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Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>5386247
Astor did a thing
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PZ has been… completely unresponsive ever since the gang’s dive into the Sea of Time. A few days of R&R later, and he’s up, but… yeah.

He’s listlessly wandered out of the guild and into a somewhat far off location, with Sable in hot pursuit along with the rest of the guild a tad behind. The environment is starting to look familiar…

you spot a few shattered computer terminals, large twisted and burned metal plates, a huge empty crater, and more evidence of carnage. PZ wanders past it all...
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>>5388812
"Where is PZ going?"
>Charles shouts as he and the other guild members chase after the digital pokemon and their friend Sable
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Conquest (calm) - Fire Emblem Awakening
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tJXMnxj7L0

You feel the environment shift uncannily as the AI moves deeper into a nearby forest, one you're certain wasn't at all remarkable the first time you were around here. You can feel it- You're in a mystery dungeon. and what a dungeon, too. Ferals lurk and pounce from around every tree and corner! Hiding is made all the easier by the veil of darkness provided by the canopy and murky swampwaters...

Welcome to Misery Mire.
Chapter 32: Siege on a Stranger
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Rolled 2 (1d6)

>>5388839
Rolling to spawn(Misery Mire)
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>>5388812
>>5388839
Vee has hopped out of a tree on their path to follow somewhere down the line. He's interested to see what's going on.

"Huh..." Vee reacts to the environmental change, "This place is kinda nice. Hehe, I think PZ's led us somewhere fun!"
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Shortly after the unending ambushes and attacks, PZ begins floating upward over even the canopy. Perhaps one could climb or fly in pursuit, but spreading too thin in such a dense and aggressive population of ferals seems... unwise. You all do your best to follow on foot as a group, before coming to a clearing of trees, through which a wide stream runs. It'll be a lot easier to walk alongside this path cut by the water, but before you can get going, you feel a rhythmic thudding behind you.
It's an absolutely titanic Torterra wading downstream, big enough to carry even Citrine on just one of his legs! A strange looking pokemon is dancing atop his back, stopping briefly to address the lot of you.
"...Traveling, friends?"
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>>5388855
"Erm...Hello up there!"
>Charles waves to the torterra and the mystery guest
"Yes! We're trying to catch up with our friend! I don't suppose you two could lend us a hand?"
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>>5388855
Maroon's eyes flutter in shock as he stares at the giant Torterra before a smile spreads across his maw.
"Yes we are! I'm Maroon, and who might you be?" he barks.
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>>5388855
"Wow." Vee stares at the massive tortoise.

>>5388860
Vee adds on to Charles' question with another question. "We're just passing through. Is this your home? I always thought it'd be cool to live in a place like this!"
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>>5388839
>>5388836
*Ymir quickly following along*
"Probably not somewhere full of good times, ah well whatever it is guess it'll be exciting."
>>5388860
"Oh hey! We could sure use a lift!"
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>>5388855
Hello, big guy! Uh... Yeah, we're trying to follow that Porygon Z over that way. Do you know where he might be going? Anything interesting in that direction?
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Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>5388855
"That's... a giant Torterra," Mistral comments. "How did that happen...?"
>roll to identify pokemon
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>>5388855
"Whoa, a huge Torterra!"
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>>5388855
"Probably." Poli... sort of answers. When did he get here..?
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>>5388855
"Whoa, hello. That is... a very large Pokemon. Uhh... yeah, guess we're traveling, in a sense. Following a friend."
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>>5388878
"Wait, who're we looking for? I was eating."
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>>5388880
"PZ. Wait, who're you?!"

Citrine has somehow missed meeting another newbie.
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>>5388884
"I'm Stern! Newbie, likes eating and fighting...?"
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>>5388886
"Uh... okay. I must have missed you. Hi. I'm Citrine."
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>>5388892
"Hi Citrine!"
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>>5388868
"This place is always moving and transforming~ if there's anything worth anyone's attention around here, it could be anywhere!... but no, we're just looking for some safe grub."
>>5388863
"You may call me Descant~" She does a little twirl as if too express the appearance of her name.
>>5388872
"Some of us are... blessed!"
She doesn't elaborate? Moreover, She looks much like a pokemon you've seen before, but at the same time... isn't. She's definitely a grass type, at least.
>>5388877
>>5388878
>>5388873
>>5388866
>>5388860
"Be our guests, and hop aboard! You know what they say about safety in numbers. Plus, the violent ones have been growing in number recently."
>>5388864
"This forest was much more pleasant... a few weeks ago. Our homes are moved and warped, the violent ones encroach upon us, I would call it anything but cool. Humid, maybe~"

The Torterra digs into the ground for all to climb aboard, with his sunken leg as a ramp. The peatland sinks spreads mud and water in response to his step...

This swampwater's thick. You feel as though if you aren't a species suited for wetland travel, being in the water will slow you down considerably. And- are those Carvanha down the stream?

(If you haven't posted yet and would like to join the quest, I'll simply add you on the map. Don't sweat the minutia too hard.)
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Descant will spend her turns dancing to keep Torterra in good health. Should you find yourself in trouble, she can switch to healing you, though that will slow Torterra's progress. The Ferals in the water look hungry and raring to go, time to do your thing.

Ghost Ship Painting - Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_xLPVdpFds

LHG TURN 1
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>>5388926
Citrine climbs on gingerly.

"Beats walkin' through all that water... so this is a dungeon nowadays, I'm assuming. Sorry about your home and all, and thanks for the ride. We really need to catch up to that friend. Who can just float above all this."
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>>5388926
"My what a beautiful view!"
>Charles scans over the Torterra to the surrounding area, spotting the incoming ferals!
"Hey! Look out! ferals ahead!"
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>>5388926
Vee climbs aboard. It looks like this is going to be another interesting adventure!
"Wow! Thank you!" He is grateful to find someone so kind. Certainly one deserving of this size.
He turns to Descant. "Are you in danger? Have they been attacking more often?"

>>5388932
Vee sits, albeit a bit jumpy. This place is just so cool!

>>5388934
"Mmhm!"
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Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>5388926
"Woah, uh, all aboard, huh?"

>>5388932
>blizzaaaaaaard
"I think a temperature change would be great to cool down in this summer heat, huh?" Mistral says, sending it at the waterborne ferals. He clears his throat and does a corny impression of a mobster. "Rattle 'em, boys."
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Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>5388932
>Charles lines up his sight on the feraligator!
"Back off!"
>Purple and violet energy wells up from within Charles as he shoots out an Acid Spray!
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Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>5388926
I hope you don't mind me saying, Descant, but I've never seen a Lilligant like yourself before! I'm sorry to hear of your home turning into a Mystery Dungeon. Did anything weird happened before that?
>>5388932
Oh dear, looks like there's some ferals in the water!
>Sable fires a Power Gem at one of the Carvanha!
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>>5388932
"Whoah, this is crazy! I don't have Far range moves though..."
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>>5388926
>>5388932
>>5388937
Vee makes a Wish in the meantime, just to have it around. This place is pretty calm as of now.
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>>5388939
>>5388932
(40 + 60 + 6 = 106 Damage and Feraligatr Special Defense dropped by 2 stages!
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>>5388926
The bird has arrived
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Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>5388926
"Stuff already..? Boo! I hate fighting!" Poli whines. He still participates, though, moving over to aim a Scald at the Feraligatr. He isn't super equipped to deal with other Water-types, but nothing wants to risk a burn, right..?
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Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>5388932
>>5388938
"Just what I was thinkin'!"
>ACTION
*Ymir uses Ice Beam on Feraligatr*
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>>5388948
(160 damage)
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Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>5388932
"Nice to meet you, Descant~" Maroon replies in her own inflection with a bright grin, jumping onto the Torterra's back.
"Now, let's get to work," he grins even wider, eyeing any vulnerable targets.
>>5388939
"Thanks for making the decision easier, Charles," he barks, as he bites a mouthful of dirt off the ground and spits it back out at the feraligator.
>Maroon used Scorching Sands.
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Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>5388926
Citrine follows the actions of everyone else, taking the chance to fire off his own Power Gem in conjunction with Sable's!
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Bind goes on the initiative by tossing a kee berry at Citrine from his perch in the tree.
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>>5388954
Onto Feraligatr
286 damage
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Rolled 19 (1d20)

gm can't into dice
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>>5388953
>Scorching Sands does 226 to Feraligator!
>Maroon receives 56 damage in recoil!
>1,204/1,260 HP left!

>Maroon moves to the front of the Torterra.
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>>5388940
>149 DMG
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Rolled 5, 3 = 8 (2d20)

>>5388932
>Kaku hits Carvanha1 with Fake Out and Spirit Break!
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>>5388976
>(102 dmg, 285 dmg)
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Rolled 16, 13, 7, 15, 5 = 56 (5d20)

(Should multiples of a species be onscreen at once, I'll number them from left to right.)

>>5388938
The Carvanha are frozen before they can do anything! Along with 156 Damage, but...
Swampy snow slush is now all over the place. Gross!
>>5388940
Carvanha 1 takes 148 damage! The ice around it shatters, revealing its unconscious body. Schnice!
>>5388934
"They like to nip at Tort's feet. They don't hurt him much, but over time, their pestering adds up-
Descant does a flowy twirl before launching a heal pulse downward at him.
Feraligatr takes 104 damage, and two special defense drops.
>>5388948
Ymir's Ice Beam frosts even more of the swamp, and Feraligatr for 106 damage.
>>5388947
Hmm, the water's cold today... as are Poli's teammates. Scald trickles off the gator for 116 damage.
>>5388943
"Don't get down, friend, everyone has their place! Especially with your talents, if I can guess..."
>>5388954
For all his status dodging, Feraligatr's health can't match up. Power gem KOes the lurking reptilian, while Torterra sweeps him aside with a foot.

>>5388946
Bird up!

>>5388944
Vee's wish hangs in the foliage above.

>>5388953
Gator is already down, so the sand blast peppers the last carvanha instead, much to the same effect.

ENEMY TURN 1

A second Feraligatr sneaks in from the right, but slips underwater underneath Torterra before anyone can notice. More directly aggressive, are a pair of Golisopod climbing up Torterra's side!

Up ahead, you can see a wide sparking web woven between a pair of trees. Tort's tree and spikes will surely be enough to tear through it, but tearing it down otherwise looks... unlikely. Should you move? Get to a different elevation?
>>
Gator's stealth is unparalleled!... for cyan on swampwater...

The Golisopods both use First impression on Sable, before switching to Scald on Maroon.
Sable takes 390 damage, while Maroon takes 600 damage.
The pair of Galvantula try thunder waves on Citrine and Poli, paralyzing them both.

Torterra marches toward the web...

>>5388976
akldhslkfdhslfh ninja'd soz

LHG TURN 2
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Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>5388981
"Uh oh, might wanna watch out!"
Stern uses Defense Curl and tries to roll to a spot where he can avoid the web.
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Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>5388992
>Kaku was just bidding his time last turn, now it's for real
>Fake out Golisopod2, and Bulk Up
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Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>5388992
"On the sides!"
Astor uses Brave Bird on one of the Golisopods!
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>>5388981
Citrine takes out a convenient Paralyze Heal-- thanks, Spiritomb-- and uses it on himself.

"That is a lot of bugs. Maroon, Sable, you guys okay?!"
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Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>5388992
First of all, how dare you.
Secondly, chew on this!
>Sable Power Gems a Golisopod!
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Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>5388992
>blizzaaaaaaaaaaard+hail to just make everything even colder!!!
"Not cold enough for you!?" Mistral shouts. "Let's make it a second ice age!"
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>>5388998
I'm fine, but if you'd please help me beat these guys off with rocks or something that'd be cool.
>>5388999
>227 on a Golisopod!
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Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>5388992
*He notices the two pokemon making their way towards the group*
"Not gettin' any closer!"
>ACTION
*Ymir uses Muddy Water on both Golisopods*
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Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>5388981
>Charles breaks his attention from the battle at hand to notice the oncoming web
"That's going to be a problem...
>Charles wells up and shoot another Acid Spray, hoping to remove the webbing!
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Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>5388992
Too paralyzed for consistent movement, Poli instead elects to Ice Beam some of the webbing's support to get rid of it.
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Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>5388992
"Ah! You got me wet, you dumb maggot!" Maroon howls in frustration before he wildly charges at the Golispod, bursting into a ball of lightning.

>Maroon uses Wild Charge on Golisopod!
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Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>5388981
Vee remains safe on the backlines as he notices the web up ahead. "Looks like a job for me..." Vee smirks as he readies Swift, revving them up like saws,

until he spots Charles >>5389005 trying to melt the webbing. A good idea. Maybe he could try to help some other way?
Vee decides the best course of action would be to put himself in an unreasonably dangerous situation!

Vee heads towards the front of the Torterra and looks for something to grab on to for an easy time climbing up. Harassing's the spiders so they can't fix the web sounds like a great idea!
"Keep it going, Charles!" Vee goes for it.

This isn't a very good idea.
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>>5389019
>>5388981
>Charles looks on, not too sure he helped
"I-I'll keep trying! You be careful over there Vee!"
>Charles braces himself as he moves further up to the front
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>>5389015
>Wild Charge does 339 damage on Golispod!
>Maroon takes 85 damage in recoil!
>816/1,260 HP left.
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>>5389021
"Okie doki!" Vee tries his best to be careful, but it's not his middle name.

His middle name is Vee.
Eev Vee Vee.
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>>5388992
"Uh oh, I'm not touching that web." Kaku climbs Torterra's tree to prevent getting electrocuted
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>>5388992
Citrine also moves behind Torterra's tree...?
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>>5388992
>Sable ducks behind a rock, his true friend
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>>5388992
*Noticing the incoming web, Ymir moves towards Charles and Vee*
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>>5388993
Stern makes a tactical retreat! How suave!
Stern's defense is boosted, too.
>>5388996
Kaku checks in with a flash step! he pops golisopod off guard, taking an opportunity to strike from him and boosting. 104 damage.
>>5388997
424 damage! Astor hovers through the hazards and air, unchallenged by terrain.
>>5388999
It roar-hisses in response, until it's burned by Sable's refracted lights. 227 damage on Golis 1.
>>5389004
127 Damage to both pods!
>>5389005
>>5389010

>>5389015
Maroon's electricity starts a flash of blinding electric light on impact, for 339 damage! When it subsides, all is the same, but he's now looking at a ferrothorn?! It looks pretty confused...
Vee notices a little ledge he can sidle on at Tort's middle spike. With a jump, he could try to slash the web before it entangles everyone up front...

Bind tries for a secret power on the water, revealing a spot of dry ground underneath the web in silent understanding of Vee's plan.

Vee leaps-!

ENEMY TURN 2
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>>5388940
"Is that the name of my kind? It sounds pleasant." She gives a mouthless smile. "There was a loud crash outside the forest, not too long ago. Strange materials were littered everywhere, along with an odd pokemon, one I had never seen before. Some time later, I awoke with my home in tatters..." She continues twirling.

>>5389005
>>5389010
>>5389001
Mistral, Poli, and Charles' ice and acid attacks make a lot of headway, but not enough! It's up to Vee!

Vee flips forward along with his swift saw, carving through the web's bonds!... It's not quite fast enough. as he tumbles through the web, he's paralyzed and loses half of his health. Poli is caught by the falling web as well, taking the same punishment, but the group's proactivity saves mistral, and maroon, and Golisopod 2 from the same fate. The web is destroyed, and the galvantula hop down. They fire at Kaku and Maroon with Bug Buzzes...

Golisopod 2 is flinching!
Ferrothorn is a little too confused to do anything...

A pair of Murkrow appear alongside a Honchkrow!
The Birds are set on using Prankster Whirlwinds to blow Mistral into the water!
Feraligatr emerges from the swamp from behind with a swamp empowered surf! Bind, Citrine, Charles, Ymir, and Kaku are all targetted!

Stern feels a chill in his spine...
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Both of the Galvantula notice eachother at the same time and cease their attack to start bickering over something.

Mistral is blown clean off of Torterra's back by the murder's gales! He's in the swamp behind Torterra, next to Feraligatr!

all of Feraligatr's targets take 272 damage except Charles, who takes 172 damage.

It is hailing. Swamp hail! Gross!

LHG TURN 3
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Rolled 12, 13, 14 = 39 (3d20)

>>5389097
Mistral blinks, staring at himself and at the Feraligatr. He repeats this two more times before narrowing his eyes and frowning. "Look, you didn't directly cause this but you're involved. I'm going to use your face as a springboard."
>tripleeeeeeee axeeeeeel to the Feraligatr's face!
>hopefully also get back on the Torterra
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>>5389053
Vee falls next to Poli, who was unfortunate enough to get caught in the web too. He looks at him. "Poli..! Ow..." He tosses a Full Restore at him. His Wish still lingers.
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Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>5389097
"Hey, Charles?" he calls out. "You see this Ferrathorn? Fuck this Ferrathorn," Maroon shouts before bursting into a ball of furious flames and flying straight at the spiked fern.
>Maroon uses Flare Blitz!
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Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>5389087
Could you describe that odd pokemon?
>>5389097
>Power Gem at a Galvantula
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Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>5389087
>>5389103
Poli takes the Full Restore, then with the regained ability to move, elects to pull Vee towards Descant for healing.
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Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>5389097
HP:(1028/1200)
>Charles braces and covers his face as s the water attack splashes down, drenching him and his nearby teammates!
>>5389104
"Yes Maroo- oh."
>Charles says as he watches Maroon charge forward at the ferrothorn!

>He turns around to the sound of more incoming ferals
>He needs to try something to bring these foes down! Or at least bring them down a notch.
"Everyone, hold on! I'm calling in the meteors!"
>Charles raises his hand, hail beating against him and calls forth...
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>>5389104
>Flare Blitz does 1,158 damage to Ferrathorn!
>Maroon takes 386 damage in recoil!
>430/1,260 HP Left!
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Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>5389097
Astor notices the ferrothorn
"Hey! You!"
Astor uses Close Combat!
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Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>5389097
(HP:868/1140)
"Why hail, ugh..."
>Kaku hits Feraligator with Spirit Break
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Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>5389087
"That web is gettin' real close...hmm.
*He thinks for a moment
>ACTION
*Ymir uses a Tail First High Horsepower. With the momentum can hd cut the web with his tail?*
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>>5389113
"I meant to get an Aurora Veil up shortly, but as you can see, I'm currently wading through a cold swamp!"
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Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>5389097
Citrine jumps as he gets swamp water to the face, and backs up, hoping the others can deal with the Feraligatr as he goes to help with the web situation. He tries to fire a laser in a lance to cut some of the web's fibers in front of Torterra's head.

>Power Gem on the web, moving to the front
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Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>5389097
Stern uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh uses Rollout on the closest Galvantula!
"This is a pretty wild fight!"
He sounds far too cheerful for this.
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All non-ice type combatants lose 50 HP to hail chip.
>>5389101
you'll want to give a disadvantageroll for acrobatics in this murk. 1d20 will do-
>>5389111
Maroon loses 126 HP to iron barbs. A story as old as 2010.
>>5389112
I'm gonna spoil you and say that walnut's fried perhaps you'd like to target something else?
>>5389116
Same story for the web. Another turn, good man?
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>>5389123
141 damage.
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>>5389122
(I'm illiterate and the post won't delete. Target changed to the Honchkrow for 370 damage, still moving to the front)
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Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5389124
Uhh
Brave Bird on the croc
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Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>5389124
>roll disadvantage
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Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>5389124
Jump down to see if Mistral is ok. Then High Horsepower Feraligatr
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>>5389107
"Weeeee!" Vee remains paralyzed as he's dragged.
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>>5389124
>Maroon's HP is 254.
>Maroon retreats towards the center of the Torterra where Descant dances.
"Ugh. . ." he groans, nearing the strange lilligant, but refusing to actually make his plea vocal.
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Rolled 19, 11, 16, 6, 20, 3, 8, 2, 7, 9, 15 = 116 (11d20)

>>5389101
Mistral gets a significant amount of height off of his impromptu platform. He barely catches the lip of Tort's shell! Can Bind jump down to pull him up? Rolling...
>>5389104
The GM agrees, in multiple respects. Ferrothorn never stood a chance. It's roasted well before being sent sideflipping away into a nearby tree by Maroon's tackle.
>>5389105
217 damage on galvantula! It Looks pretty weak, it faints thanks to hail chip!
>>5389107
Descant kneels in front of Vee, before pirouetting in circles around him. The circle drawn by her foot lights up and pulses outward, healing Vee for half of his max health. Almost immediately, Tort slows down considerably.
"SORRY. I AM RATHER OLD, TRAVELERS."
>>5389108
Charles' Meteor shower colors the peeking lights through the canopy a brilliant purple, knocking down a few trees and displacing a significant amount of water, but... none of the enemies are struck. Some of the riverbed can be seen through all the splashing- hey, what is that in the water? It's shiny!
>>5389128
>>5389113
The gator slumps falling backwards into the water after taking 428 damage from Astor and Kaku's attacks. Kaku's down in the swamp, now. He's about to lunge for the hairy pokemon, when...
>>5389123
Galvantula's on his last legs! Though, technically- nevermind.
>>5389133
Ymir's goomba stomp floors Feraligatr, creating a big splash for all nearby. He doesn't get up, and the splash reveals a pair of rock gems in the water! Neat!
>>5389145
Descant nods, hastening her dance. It ends in a pair of steepled leaves pointed at him as he heals for half of his health. Her attention elsewhere, Tort has to stop to stomp away a few carvanha instead of ignoring them like usual.

ENEMY TURN 3
Some more murkrow approach from the side. The look less mischievous and more hungry than the first group...
A veritable carousel appears around stern! Oh dear.
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>>5389105
"Its power is... draconic in nature. Something told me to stay a decent distance away from it. I could feel it spinning about itself over and over!... it moved with trepidation and uncertainty..."

In a flash, Bind is at Mistral's aid, pulling him up.
The haun-go-round all gang up and grab stern, some of them fading into invisible nothingness! Stern takes 92 damage from a pair of licks, one of which paralyzes him. Rather than finishing him off, though they begin carting him off with concerning haste!
>>5389127
Honchkrow takes 370 damage from the burns, and eyes Citrine with palpable malice... before seeing how heavy he is. Unable to complete their previous strategy, they settle for a toxic and taunt on Citrine, while Honchkrow superpowers for... 172 damage, activating Citrine's Kee berry. Honchkrow looks more than a little confused at his piddly damage.
Murkrow C and D see an easy meal and move to Brave Bird Descant! She takes 826 damage from the dual strikes! They both dust themselves off after receiving 138 recoil. Murkrow E is more interested in Sable, however. It Brave Birds him for 240 Damage, taking 80 Recoil.
Golisopod B and Galvantula stare down the group at Descant...

Read all about it next Thursday, at 6:30 CST!
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>>5389161
>>5389182
"Woo... Thanks, Descant! I'll repay the favor." Vee tosses his Wish to the ground, which happens to be the massive Torterra. Vee's never tried to heal someone this large, but it's worth a shot!

Afterwards, Vee notices Charles looking at something in the water. "What's that..?"

See you next time!
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>>5389182
Huh. A dragon spinning? Did you get a look at it?

>Find out next time!
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>>5389189
Descant Looks more than a little flustered, even while dancing around the bird pokemon trying to eat her. "Umm..............no. I cannot."
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>>5389161
"Thanks for the lift, Bind."
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Rolled 4, 19, 4 = 27 (3d20)

>>5389197
"Anytime, but you may wanna get something scented for yourself when we get home..."

"!!" Descant holds back a cry, preserving her poise to dance!
>>5389184
Vee's wish restores Tort's energy, and he begins moving again. The liligant respponds,
"Thanks for looking out for Tort. If I don't have to heal him..."
Descant shifts to a more aggressive, grounded dance...
She used Coaching twice!
Maroon and Astor's attack and defense are boosted.
Stern's second rollout fells one of the Haunter dragging him away, but they've still got a solid grip on him...
Golisopod uses Liquidation on Maroon, and follows up with an Aqua Jet!
Galvantula uses Bug Buzz on Citrine.
>>
Maroon takes 370 damage from Golisopod's attacks, while Citrine takes 174.

LHG TURN 4
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Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>5390955
Stern looks only mildly worried as he keeps on rolling out!
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>>5390963
...Against the Haunters, that is.
255 damage!
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Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>5389194
Ah, alright, sorry.
>>5390955
Get off her!
>Sable shoots a Power Gem at one of the other Darkness Pokemon attacking Descant, ignoring the one trying to ram him off Torterra!
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Rolled 19 + 3 (1d20 + 3)

>>5390955
>Charles perks up as he sees his new teammate being attacked by the feral Haunters!
"Hey now!"
>He calls out
"That's now way to treat someone you just met!"
>Charles takes out his water baton
"Why don't you try making friends instead?"
>With that, Charles attempts to befriend the haunters with a bit of music!
+ 3 Friendship
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Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>5390953
>>5390955

Citrine tries his best to finish off the Murkrows' leader, making a big show of the second Power Gem he looses at it to maybe dishearten them or scare them off?

"Take that! And that!"

He plans to fall back and defend Descant, but he also figures the best way of doing that right this second is getting rid of these pesky birds.
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>>5390955
Maroon is blasted back with a wave of surging water, before he can even recover or strike back- a sudden blow knocks the air out of his lungs and drowns them in liquid.
Maroon's vision is shimmering of the sun through a river veil and then black.

>Maroon has fainted.
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>>5390953
"I'll stay back and focus on support, you can do your thing." Vee calls out to Descant. "Good luck!"

Vee concentrates and makes a Wish!

>>5390963
>>5390969
>>5390970
>>5390975
>>5390976
"Anyone who needs healing, tell me! Otherwise, I'm helping Torterra!"
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>>5390980
"You got it Vee!"
>Charles shouts over his own music
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Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>5390976
But only for a moment.

Maroon's eyes snap open and he snarls, steam bursts from his body, followed by fire, and the rabid crackle of lightning. The Arcanine launches himself off the ground back at the Golispod to return the blow!

"I'm down but not out, you sopping grub!" he barks.

>Maroon has 514 HP left!
>Maroon uses Wild Charge!
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>>5390980
"Hey, I might need healing!"
The weather has not been kind.
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Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>5390955
Kaku gets back on Torterra!
"I should have thought better before throwing myself in the swamp..."
>If he can, he'll attack the Haunters with Darkest Lariat.
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>>5390982
>Wild Charge does 338 damage to Golisopod!
>Maroon takes 85 damage in recoil!
>429/1,260 HP left!
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>>5390953
"Is it really that bad?" Mistral asks, a grimace on his face. "I probably can't smell very well right now, anyway. I can try to sort something out with Yuri."

>>5390955
>aurora veeeeeeeil
"Finally, here we go!"
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>>5390955
>tactical orb, incoming!
>cast falls out of the sky at rocket speeds! landing comfortably in torterra's tree
>in other news he sets rain
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>>5390955
"Watch out!"
Astor attacks the Honchkrow with Brave Bird!
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Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>5390995
>Roll gone
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Rolled 12, 12, 17, 11, 5, 16 = 73 (6d20)

>>5390963
The little Tepig that could bulldozes another haunter in midair!
>>5390970
Charles' show gives the circle a lot to think about!... You get the impression that they wouldn't be in such a large group rocking lick if they were strong... They set the ever chipper Stern down, and he peels out the moment he's back on Torterra!
>>5390975
Citrine's stockiness has done significant mental damage to Honchkrow. Almost as much as a concentrated laser! 311 damage. Honchkrow is struggling to fly...
>>5390980
The dank forest is made negligibly brighter...
>>5390982
Another briliant crackle! This time, you can barely make out Golisopod wimping out and climbing back into Tort's tree, batting a wormadam down into its old spot to steal its hiding place... neither of them look keen on fighting.
>>5390990
Not-very-northern, north moving lights befall Torterra's shell. All allies will take reduced damage...
>>5390995
Astor ks's Citrine's target, knocking it into the swamp. His Kro(w)nies are looking pretty panicked, and air carry him away.
>>5390993
The orb returns the forest to its natural rainy state, a pleasant petrichor wafting through the air to mask the gross swamp juice.
>>5390984
Haunters' allegiances reversed, he instead swings just wildly enough to split the waters, giving him freedom to be pulled out by them, dropped directly on top of Murkrow C for 127 Damage.

As you pass by some very Trevenant looking trees, a few frogadier pop down to harass Citrine and Astor with Water Shuriken and Surfs. Both trees look to have something snazzy looking within them, and the object in the water has floated downstream a bit.

You hear a rumbling coming from the West...

ENEMY TURN 4
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Citrine and Astor both take 598 damage from the falling waves and blades.
Sableye takes another 220 damage from the last Murkrow's Brave Bird, with 73 recoil.
Galvantula hits Citrine with another Bug Buzz for 186 Damage!

LHG TURN 5
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Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>5391022
Will you knock it off!?
>Sable Power Gems the less cool Darkness Pokemon
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Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5391022
"This situation's getting pretty tough! We gotta keep going!"
He Rolls Out to the Haunter line again! He's going after Golisopod next....
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>>5391026
497 damage! He's reaching maximum roll!
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Rolled 19 + 5 (1d20 + 5)

>>5391022
>Charles breaths a sigh of relief!
>Making friends can be a challenge at times!
"All right! Glad we can see eye to eye!"
>Charles turns his attentions back top his friends, seeing who needs help!
"Sable! Stern! One moment! I'll get you healed back up real quick!"

>Charles once more waves his water baton, summoning a watery orchestra to play a soothing melody as he sends life due to his teammates!

>Charles used Life Dew on Sable and Stern! They are both healed for 25% of thier maximum HP!

>Roll for Song
+ 5 Melody Pin
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Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>5391022
*Ymir swipes the item floating in the water before climbing back up Torterra*
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Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>5391022
>castform spots a pissd off golisopod by the tree!
>he immeiately THUNDERS
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>>5391036
(279 dam)
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Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>5391022
>mooooonblast
Mistral looks to the Frogadiers hanging out in the trees and lobs a charged blast. "I hope this keeps you on your toes!"
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Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>5391022

>>5391024
>>5391026
>>5391029
Vee watches as Charles heals Sable and Stern, thinking it's time for him to help out, too.

Vee passes the Wish to Citrine!
Citrine is healed for 50% of his max HP!

After healing his rock buddy, observing Ymir >>5391034 snatching the shiny item from before, Vee decides to climb the Trevenant-like tree to the right of the Torterra, hoping he can be swift enough to not catch the eye of the Frogadier.
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>>5391022
"You guys can deal with this right? Cool."
>Kaku takes a moment to breathe and Bulk Up.
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Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>5391022
"Sorry, cocoon, I've got bigger bugs to fry!" Maroon shouts as he leaps over the scared feral and blasts off like a steaming meteor at the Gavachula!

>Maroon used Flare blitz!
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Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>5391024
Bind shuffles back to flick a lansat berry at Sable!
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>>5391022
"I need to back off!"
Astor roosts in a safe place
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>>5391043
>Flare Blitz does 360 damage to Gavalucha!
>Maroon takes 120 damage in recoil!
>306/1,260 HP Left
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Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>5391022
Citrine stumbles as he takes the surprise attack, suddenly feeling all the previous blows. And the Toxic which is about to deal 308 damage to him at the end of the turn. And the unstoppable urge to ATTACK SOMETIHNG THIS INSTANT, because of Taunt.

>179/1715 HP

Then Vee throws a Wish at him, bringing him back up to a much healthier 1036 HP!

"Gah... thanks a whole lot, Vee... Ow..."

Seeing as he's got to attack something, Citrine fires a Power Gem at the Frogadier, both to counterattack, and to cover for the friend that just healed him.
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Rolled 12 (1d20)

The mass of ghosts flutter about, too scared to fight anything stronger than a level 10 novice. They try to fetch an item for the guild off one of the trees...
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Rolled 1, 7, 3, 3, 7, 16 = 37 (6d20)

>>5391046
>>5391024
Lag is lag, so I'm puttin' this first! Sable's perfect eyes scan his target for an opportune wingbeat to strike! His power gem catches Murkrow's wing, sending it headlong into the ground before it can catch itself for 350 damage! It responds to his request with an unenthusiastic 'caw', and doesn't get up.
>>5391026
Stern spindashes straight through a friendly haunter just as it disappears, grinding up the tree and cracking Golisopod up into the air for damage, before...
>>5391036
A line of heavenly light spikes the bug back down onto the shell for 268 damage! It's out cold, but Wormadam still leech seeds it out of spite. It still doesn't seem to care about the battle going on.
>>5391029
Charles's cadence is expertly timed to match Stern and Sable's blows! The fanfare gives them a second wind, and...
Stern and Sable's vitality are restored!
>>5391034
It's... a tiny reviver seed! Nice!
>>5391038
The light blast seems to agitate the further frog in particular. He sure has both of their attention, though! 208 damage!
>>5391039
Citrine's feeling fine, and the lights distracted the ninja! He darts down, picks up a ginseng, and still has the drop on the two in front!
>>5391041
Kaku's hulked out, and ready to whip at +2/+2!
>>5391043
Galvantula is knocked clean off the shell, rolling through the mud below clean unconscious.
>>5391047
Astor finds a cozy secluded perch on the back of one of Tort's spikes.
>>5391052
Frogadier A's looking woozy! He has to stop to catch his balance on the branch for a moment...

>>5391055
The ghosts manage to nab a Zoom lens from behind a territorial ferrothorn, but not before it KOes some of them with a knock off. Who should get it?

You can see the stream coming to a close up ahead, and three pokemon present about one or two turns away, but before you get there...

ENEMY TURN 5
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Much of the fauna of the forest skitter out into the open, fleeing a wide, heavy silhouette bounding forward and onto Tort's shell! its heavy frame even causes the pokemon transporting everyone to sink a bit into the stream! You can feel its roar just as well as you can hear it! It's an Earthquake of warning!
The beast, agitated by something within itself, wriggles its nose before batting Mistral to the side with a pair of facades!
He takes 380 damage!
The frogadier opt to chip at Astor with more shriken, this time dealing 249 damage through five total hits.
They're about to peel back, before the tree itself lunges forward and dips downward, one of its branches crashing into Sable?! Horn leech damages him for 212 points!

Citrine's taunt wears off.
Still raining!
Haunters have a scope lens to hand off to...whoever!

LHG TURN 6
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>>5391102
>cast sets sun, seeing all enemies are water type
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Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>5391102
"Woah! Two Hisuian mons in a day, that's lucky..."
>Kaku hits Ursaluna with Darkest Lariat!
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>>5391102
"What the fuck was that?!"

Citrine whirls and rushes to protect Descant from the new intruder.

"That looks like a VERY VERY BIG PROBLEM," he says out loud as he summons an energy shield in front of the party.

>Citrine used Wide Guard!
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Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>5391102
OW! WHAT THE- HANDS OFF!
>Sable runs to the center of Torterra's shell after slapping the immense Trevenant's hand-branch with Knock Off!... are the frogadiers considered things it's holding?
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Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>5391102
*Ymir sees the new interloper attack Mistral*
"Hey I'll be have none of that!"
>ACTION
*He uses Ice Beam on Ursaluna*
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Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>5391102
"YOU CALL THAT AN ATTACK?!"
Astor attacks the froggie with a Brave Bird!
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Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>5391102
Maroon whips around to check the battlefield, off from the lumbering turtle he spots a group of haunters wafting around an approaching Ferrathorn.
"Huh? Sun? Oh. Oh fuck yeah," he grins evilly as he turns to the future victim of assault in the trees.
"One Californian forest fire coming up!" he laughs as he blasts off like a rocket at the Ferrathorn.

>Maroon uses Flare Blitz on Ferrathorn!
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>>5391102
Vee grins mischievously at the two unsuspecting Grenadier, so unceremoniously clueless from the edge of the tree branch. Vee can't help but pity them.

He summons Swift, aiming to saw the tree branch, before thinking to himself; what if I didn't do that?
It would be funny, that's what.

Vee proudly strides over to the two frogs, standing behind them. He waits a moment as he watches the fighters down below, waving to his friend Sable >>5391113.

He clears his throat. "Hi!"
Vee promptly pushes them both off.
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Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>5391102
"Oh man! That's a big foe!"
Stern goes MAXIMUM ROLLOUT at the bear!
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>>5391126
505 damage! Ground resists rock, sadly.
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>>5391119
>Flare Blitz does 1,706 damage to Ferrathorn!
>Maroon takes 569(nice) damage in recoil!
>Marron has fainted.
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>>5391121
Nice work, Vee!
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>>5391102
>Sable waves over his fellow ghosts!
>Sable takes the scope lens
I know just who'd appreciate this...
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Rolled 19, 20, 8 = 47 (3d20)

>>5391102
The crushing blow nearly flattening all the air out of his lungs, Mistral takes the attack in stride and clambers onto its impressively-sized paw, sprinting up its foreleg with everything that's still coherent within his mind. Ice dances off his form as his final steps send him airborne, and he twists himself to have his rear legs pointed right down.

"How about I return the favor? It's a cold day in hell for you..."
>triple axeeeeel
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>>5391113
The Frogadier closest to Vee is a little too healthy and supported to fall, but the furthest one is catapulted into the air and flops onto Ursaluna for 200 damage each! Frogadier A passes out, while Trevenant B skitters backward with a yelp, taking 357 damage! Vee's along for a ride.
>>5391121
Frogadier can just barely keep its footing with Trevenant's motion, until an Eevee jumpscare sends it careening into the peatlands. You can hear the sound of a tongue being bitten at the bottom...
>>5391118
Astor's attack...swats a compressed looking bubble off the unconscious body! Looks like even the slightest pressure could set it off...
Astor gets a Grenin-sac, consumable for one free use of... Hydro Cannon?
>>5391109
Kaku leaps in with a shockingly heavy lariat that pounds away at Ursaluna for 296 Damage!
>>5391115
Ursaluna is glanced for 236 points! It sneers at Ymir, turning to him...
>>5391119
Stern turns back around in midair, using the tree's slope to build even more speed before rolling straight into Ursaluna's mouth for 652 resisted damage! It spits him out back towards Mistral and Bind, his rollout is over.
>>5391129
Ferrothorn's cry almost seems to shout, 'what the heck is California before it's fried, knocked out of the tree. Trevenant A sees a burning dog on the base of its arm apropos of nothing, and understandably, freaks out!
>>5391132
Haunters steer clear of the raging bear below and airdrop the lens to Sable with a wave. Can they gather their courage...?

Bind...creates a substitute.
>>5391133
Mistral's rising twirl slashes Ursaluna three times for 501 Damage in the span of a second! Ursaluna is steaming!

Ursaluna loses 1/8 of its health after a brief coughing fit. It's looking just as sickly as it is injured...

ENEMY TURN 6
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>>5391166
"The hell is this..."
Astor pops the "bubble", directed at the Ursaluna!
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Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>5391182
Fug
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The haunters gather their wits- anything for their newfound friends! They pool their strength, and all collectively charge at Ursaluna for a superpowered mass lick!
Ursaluna evokes another Earthquake on Tort's back, this one much stronger. However, the force is cancelled out by Citrine's own stomping before anyone can be hurt.
Ursaluna roars at Ymir before swinging at him and Mistral with more Facades! 188 and 198 Damage.
Golisopod climbs back up from his earlier escape to reengage Bind and Citrine! He hits Bind with a First (Second) Impression, and Citrine with a sun-weakened Aqua Jet, and Liquidation! At the end of the barrage, Citrine takes...66 damage. Bind only takes 135!

LHG TURN 7
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Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>5391186
(702hp left)
"Ice-ee-you just fine, but you won't in a little bit!" Mistral shouts back, still clinging to the beast's back. Point blank freeze!
>blizzaaaaaaaard
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Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>5391186
>admittedly, after watching maroon commit seppaku, cast doesn't have time for more weather changes
>weather ball ursaluna!
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Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>5391186
Will you just bug off?
>Power Gem Golisopod!
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Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>5391186
"Nice! Ha! OW..." he says, successful Wide Guard followed by a few light attacks... And a tick of what's clearly paining him, the Toxic eating away at his HP.

Citrine fires a point-blank Power Gem at the Golisopod that just hit him and Bind. Whether it was just an annoyance or not, he really doesn't have the capacity to do much else at the moment.
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>>5391192
(287 dam)
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Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5391166
"Hehe! Bye bye!" Vee parts with the fallen frogs, leaping and swinging off, back onto the Torterra.

>>5391186
>>5391188
"Hey!" Seeing his friends being harassed by the Ursaluna and Golisopod, Vee watches Mistral as he lands, already reciprocating the motion to start a blizzard. "I'll help cool things down!"

Vee used Copycat!
Vee used Blizzard!
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>>5391197
281 damage to Ursaluna!
116 damage to Golisopod!

Vee giggles as the Blizzard starts. "Plenty of moisture in the air!"
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Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>5391186
"That all you got? Let me show ya a REAL MOVE!
>ACTION
*He brings up an extra swampy Muddy Water to bash into Ursaluna*
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Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>5391186
"GET OUT OF MY SWAAAMP!"
>Kaku hits Ursaluna with another Darkest Lariat, if it isn't dead already...
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>>5391195
363 damage to Golisopod
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>>5391182
The bubble blows Astor backward, Piercing the midday heat with a torrent of water for 277 damage! He lands up in Trevenant B with Vee.
Weather ball explodes over his back, nearly burning Tort in the process! Ursaluna takes 287, dam.
>>5391188
Ursaluna chances a roar at Mistral, and catches a mouthful of slush as punishment. 477 Damage!
>>5391194
A critically refracted Power gem burns a hexagonal mark into Ursaluna's clay! 114 Damage!
>>5391195
Golisopod is burned for 316 damage! It kneels...
>>5391197
Ursaluna takes 281 damage. It's surrounded in a tomb of snow, quickly melting in the rays of sun peeking through the canopy.
>>5391207
Ymir's wave throws the bear back into Tort's tree, softened a fair bit by the arid air.
Kaku's second lariat knocks the beast into the wood behind him repeatedly for 243 damage.

The bear shudders in place, before hacking and wheezing away another 1/8 of its health. It's too tired to continue.

Golisopod's resolve crumbles just as easily as it did five minutes ago, and it splits!

The haunter promptly begin fawning over Sable and Charles for potential injuries.

COMBAT END

XP 250+2d20 to all
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Rolled 19, 17 = 36 (2d20)

>>5391236
(xp roll! also nearly 6am)
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Rolled 3, 20 = 23 (2d20)

>>5391236
>xp rollin
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Rolled 6, 13 = 19 (2d20)

>>5391236
>Roll that xp!
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Rolled 16, 5 = 21 (2d20)

>>5391236
As the double Blizzard dies down, Vee jumps up in the air with a twirl. "Haha! We did it!" Vee cheers.

He lightly kicks the Ursaluna as he dances around. "Hehehe! Good job everyone!"
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Rolled 2, 2 = 4 (2d20)

>>5391236
"Nice work, we really stuck it to all them ferals!"
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Rolled 1, 19 = 20 (2d20)

>>5391236
"... never again"
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>>5391243
Dude, was that like, the whole forest at once!?
>>5391236
Hahah... Hey guys, how's it goin'?
>Sable is playing with the Haunters!
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>>5391243
>>5391245
"Yeah we did!" He goes for a high five.

>>5391249
"And the whole forest at once couldn't take us down! Thanks to Torterra and Descant." Vee says loud enough for the both of them to hear.
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Rolled 2, 6 = 8 (2d20)

>>5391236
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>>5391254
*Ymir reciprocates the high five*
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Rolled 20, 4 = 24 (2d20)

>>5391236
"That's all? I feel like we are forgetting something... Ah, of course!"
>Kaku goes to pick up Maroon
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>>5391258
Kaku finds Maroon wading in the swamp water, still smoldering.
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>>5391236
>>5391259
Kaku extends his overgrown hair to fish the suicidal dog.
He drops him at Descant's feet. "Healing please."
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>>5391257
"Hehehe!"

>>5391236
>>5391243
>>5391254
Vee heads over to Descant to offer his thanks to her and Torterra.
Vee
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The Still-on-fire giant trevenant rolls on the ground through the forest, not remembering the stream in its panic. It tumbles with thunderous crashes loudly out of view, probably sending other pokemon flying in the process.
Poli is mopping the swamp.
Descant kneels and offers a healing blessing to the dog and bear. Ursaluna pats his stomach for a moment, and realizing it's no longer poisoned, it nods at her and calmly lumbers off, leaving a reviver seed and two honeys as a present.

To be continued on Tuesday at the usual time.
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Rolled 7, 3 = 10 (2d20)

>>5391236
>Charles enthusiastically meets up with his new ghostly friends!
"Hello, hello! Thank you all so much!"
"I saw how brave you all were, going after that Ursaluna!
>Charles gives them each a couple of head pats for a job well done!
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Rolled 4, 5 = 9 (2d20)

>>5391236
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Rolled 20, 19 = 39 (2d20)

>>5391236
late exp roll
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>>5391359
The haunters wriggle and melt happily under the affection.
>>5391249
They move over to play musical chairs with Sable's head. he can feel the level fiveness of each of them.
>>5391264
She bows, low enough to match Vee's height. "Think nothing of it; you have as many places to be as we; you've helped us along just as much! Though, we've never attracted that much attention before. I wonder if it's time for us to find another home..."

Torterra eventually lumbers up to some relatively dry land, on which a sunny clearing offers respite from the thick humidity. Inside, a familiar PorygonZ and a familiar looking Klinklang are having an argument.
"You-ou-ou-ou must. These orders carry the highest priority. There is no denying prior-COMPLUSION."
"I-I don't care! I don't know you! I'm not going anywhere with you, creep!"

How do you proceed?
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Rolled 5 (1d6)

>>5395771
Rolling to spawn(Misery Clearing)
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Rolled 19 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5395771
"This is... a familiar situation..."

Citrine steps forward cautiously, stealthy as a rock.

>+2 Earthen Camouflage
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>>5395771
"Is that PZ over there?"
>Charles looks from upon the torterra
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Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>5395771
Astor also goes full stealth along with Citrine
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>>5395771
>>5395775
"I'm... not sure? What's going on over there?"
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>>5395771
"There's PZ! Hey don't we know that other 'mon?"
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Rolled 13 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5395771
>>5395774
>Charles sees Citrine trying to blend in and tries to do the same
> + 2 Gardening since currently being on top of a walking forest
>>5395777
"It looks like they are arguing."
>Charles whispers
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>>5395771
Maroon's eyes snap open and lock onto Descant. He smiles, "Hey~."
His poor attempts at flirting are suddenly interrupted by the realization of where they are. "Oh shit-" he bolts onto his feet and searches for targets, only to find none.
"Is the fight over???" the arcanine asks in dumbfounded confusion.
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Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>5395771
Son of a bitch, he's back? Again!?
I'm getting real tired of this shit!
>Sable walks towards them quietly
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Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5395771
"In my experience, they go looking for large groups. More targets I guess. Not very good behavior for living somewhere."

Vee takes a nice breath of air once they reach solid land. The two Pokémon arguing surely catches his attention. "Odd..."

>>5395774
"Is it now?" He says, a bit sarcastically.
Vee hides behind Citrine.
"Sneaky."
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>>5395780
"Ssh Maroon!"
>Charles tries to get Maroon to follow Citrine's example of stealth
"Try to keep your voice down!"
>He hurriedly whispers
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>>5395779
"Arguing?"

>>5395781
"Back again? Who's back again to be tired of?" Mistral asks, watching Sableye disappear.
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>>5395786
"MmMM?!" Maroon grumbles in confusion.
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>>5395771
>>5395780
"Yeah, you weren't even unconscious that long..."
---
"Hey, isn't PZ harassing that guy? Shouldn't we, uhh, do something about it'"
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Rolled 6 (1d20)

(stealth roll)
>>5395787
"Ain't that the gear 'mon that Sable, or uhh Maroon, somebody threw into the sea of time way back when?"
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>>5395787
>Whispering
"Something about orders and the Klingklang not wanting to know PZ..."

>>5395788
"Sorry!"
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>>5395792
"...Klingklang into the Sea of Time... how do you survive that?" Mistral questions, speaking under his breath.
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The party of 8+, featuring a ~6dt sapient pile of gems successfully manages to stealth its way towithin mere feet of the two using the trees outlining the area. The Klinklang notices Ymir trudging about, but doesn't pay him any mind other than hovering a little further away towards the center of the clearing.
"Look, what will it take for you to leave me alone, guy?"
"An command from you to cea-cea-cea-TERMINATE my two latest tasks would nullify any need me to communicate with you-ou-ou-ou-ou-"
"Wait, really? I-I command you to give up on your missions! Don't think about them anymore!...?"
PZ stutters and flickers in place for a moment, before looking around himself, as if awakening for the first time.
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Rolled 17 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5395803
Citrine slides up to the Klinklang very slowly. How close can he get without being noticed?
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>>5395803
"Oh look, I guess we weren't really needed at all! Ah well, live and learn."
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Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>5395803
>Sable tries to get PZ to come back without alerting the Klingklang
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Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>5395803
>>5395807
Vee follows Citrine along, having put himself in a situation where it would be stupid not to. He hangs right behind him, stepping where he treads. He might have something funny to say, but it's not worth breaking stealth over.
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Rolled 3 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5395803
>Charles tries to keep being stealthy and get closer...
> + 2 Gardening
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>>5395803
Maroon pauses, piecing together what was going. He was only unconscious for a few moments supposedly. . . They were looking for PZ and now he was talking to some strange Klinklang. . . A Klinklang that looked familiar. . . A Klingklang that caused him to loose his favorite flute.
"That motherfucker."
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>>5395817
Wait for it, let's try to get PZ away from him before starting.
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Rolled 14 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5395803
Astor gets ready to intervene by moving to higher terrain (If there's any)
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>>5395819
Maroon leans over towards his coworker, not taking his eyes off that piece of shit gear. "So. . . What type is he again?"
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>>5395807
Citrine has completely encircled Klinklang without alerting him with shrubbery, tall grass, and good old change blindness. He's right behind him. PZ looks off in Sable's direction before checking a flipper.
"Ah, sorry about that, mister Klinklang. You know know how it is with orders from others overriding your consciousness! I uhh... I gotta go... future proof my model-"
He wobbles away behind the tree with Sable violently, like a sock puppet.
"...?"
>>5395811
Vee trips and rolls a fair bit past Citrine into the open.
>>5395815
You don't get a plus 2 because you know that's not what gardening means >:T
Charles steps on a twig.

All the commotion has Klinklang wary of ferals, he backs away further. Citrine has the wherewithal to back up in advance and keep his position.
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>>5395834
PZ, is that really him? Also, what happened with you? You just reactivated and started flying off to this place.
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>>5395834
>Charles looks down at the broken twig
>He shrugs
"Cat, or meowth's out of the bag I suppose."
>He waves to the Klingklang
"Greetings!"
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Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>5395834
Citrine tries to box in the Klinklang with Wide Guard.

"Hi," he says cheerfully.

...rock jumpscare?
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>>5395834
"Alright, we got PZ now, why are we still hiding from that guy?"
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Rolled 19 (1d20)

Vibe roll because why not
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Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>5395834
>>5395840
>blizzaaaaaaaaard on klingklang
"Alright, why don't we just keep them in place, then? No danger in running if you've been... frozen!" Mistral jumps out. "Tag, you're it!"
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>>5395847
"WOAH! I thougth you were one of the chill members Mistral, not the trigger happy pricks!"
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>>5395847
Despite combat already initiated, Maroon takes his opportunity to watch the chaos unravel before participating in it.
"Dammit, Jarl."
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>>5395834
Vee gets a good glance at his surroundings, looking for anything that may be of use, however small, be it tree branches overhead, or deeper mud low to the ground.
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>>5395850
>>5395851
"...well, I was hoping to freeze them into place..." Mistral grumbles. "Besides, I know my typing!"
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>>5395847
For the love of-
HAS ANYONE EVER HEARD OF TARGET DEFINITION!?
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>>5395837
"[ACCESS DENIED]. Well, that in itself is pretty definitive, eheh! Well, remember when I got a couple of orders when we were on that space station? I can't confirm anything specific, or else I'lll [ACCESS DENIED]- dammit! Anyway, you should think about... whether or not is possible that this might be a person of interest to you.
>>5395838
"Thank goodness, a civilized pokemon! Hello..."
>>5395839
It's the most average wide guard ever! Of which movement blocking isn't a function! Neato! Klinklang skips into the air, startled. It releases a wave of light, which promptly gets eaten by the wide guard.
>>5395843
Astor's supremely benign vibes inspire a togekiss to roost nearby. it flicks him a gold ribbon.
>>5395847
Mistral's flurry glances off the gear pokemon for 275 damage! Its spinning is stopped for a moment by the ice, but continues.

"Who are you all, brigands?! Are you here to fight?"
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Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>5395858
"Calm down, calm down. We're just here to talk, because we don't know why that Pokemon was seeking you out. He's with us, and all. Sorry if I scared you!"

...a little ironic.

>roll to sound soothing
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Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>5395858
Ugh, we really need to get on that access stuff. Well, just stick around, alright? We'll figure that out after we're done here.
>Sable attempts to determine if this Klingklang is the guy he's after!
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>>5395858
"No. That's a feral," Maroon replies, snatching Mistral's shoulder's and faking a punch to the gut.
"Stand down," he urgently whispers into Mistral's ear.
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Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>5395858
"Uhhh... PZ! Master reset! Password... Chocolate!"
Astor is trying too much
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Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>5395865
Hoo boy, here we go...
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Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>5395853
>>5395858
(I meant to roll for this last turn, if you would)
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>>5395858
"Erm...do forgive my friend. You looked like someone we know. We did not, in fact, come here for a fight. We came looking for our friend PZ."
>Charles makes his water baton
"Would you like some healing?"
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>>5395858
"Sorry! We mistook you for someone else, promise!"
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>>5395858
"I definitely meant to. If I know a thing or two, you're affiliated with--"

>>5395864
"No, I won't!"

>>5395870
"...is no one going to say anything about how PZ just, y'know, started speaking normally after a direct command?" Mistral murmurs. "As far as I'm aware, they're in part related to that organization... stingy with administrative access..."
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>>5395872
>Charles shrugs, water leaping from the end of his baton
"I have no clue. You all were working on that long before I got here."
>He motions to PZ if visible
"I barely even know PZ."
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>>5395861
It has the markings of a time gear engraved on it, and glimmers in turquoise blue. it's as definitive as it gets...
>>5395866
bitch.
PZ's access denial ping bugs out and instead emits a head piercing drone only audible to birds. Astor and Togekiss take 50 damage. Togekiss frowns.
>>5395867
Vee, on an inpromptu resource hunt finds a leek! He immediately falls into a steep, neck high mud pit, known colloquially as "Pastoria Mud".
>>5395870
>>5395871
"Yes, that would be just excellent. Though, if I look like someone you know, I'd die to hear about them. You see, I'm on something of a hunt...


for my memories. I don't know who I am, or how I got here, if you'll entertain that."
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>>5395880
>Sable reveals himself!
So... what DO you remember?
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>>5395880
Maroon leaves the conversation, recognizing it as Sableye's business, and moves towards Vee.
"Hey, are you alright?" he asks.
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Rolled 6 + 5 (1d20 + 5)

>>5395880
"Fascinating! Hold still a moment."
>Charles waves his water baton, collecting the moisture in the air and making it float and twirl about in the air as he plays a song before sending the liquid to the klingklang
>Charles used Life Dew on Klingklang!
>Roll for song
>+ 5 Melody Pin
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>>5395880
"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa."
He is covered in mud. How unfortunate.

>>5395884
"Nooooooooo..."
He is too muddy to pay attention to the previous conversation. Hopefully his stuff is okay.
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>>5395880
"Oh, so you're like me now. Uhhh, problem is, you were probably someone else before... and... I don't think... uh... I'm the one who should be saying this. If I'm even right."

Citrine backs off.
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>>5395886
Maroon nods and snatches Vee's to yank him out of the mud.
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>>5395880
"Oh hey, welcome to the club... You see- I actually don't know anything about you. Does this remind you of anything?"
>Kaku shows the pendant he's been carrying for several threads
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Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>5395880
"OW, FUCK YOU! MAIN RESET, PASSWORD IAMDUMB!"
Seething birb
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Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>5395880
"Amnesia? Is that what falling into the Sea of Time gets you? Amnesia?" Mistral whispers to himself, conflicted. The look is unmistakable and the evidence damning, however... "Is that fair to say you get a free pass to be pardoned from all that you've done?"

>>5395892
"Wasn't the password, 'password?'" he mentions.
>funny roll
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Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>5395888
Vee is lifted out of the mud. He's pretty light, so it isn't difficult.
Vee doesn't look particularly happy about it, being all dirty. He needs a bath after this. "Thanks..."

Rolling for how well the scent of Pecha Berries sneaks through that of mud.
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>>5395894
"Oh, you smell nice, Vee," he chuckles as he leans in to sniff the sweet pecha fragrance.
"What do you use?"
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>>5395882
"I had woken up, among a bunch of broken things outside the forest, feeling incredibly groggy. I hardly had time to realize I was awake before I found some gargantuan spherical pokemon bearing down on me. I picked up the most useful things I could find before fleeing into this forest, where I've been living like a desperate rattata since. It found me a couple times, too. I felt rather relieved when a bunch of eye pokemon came out of nowhere to speak to it, It's hobbled off to who knows where, now. Anything before all that is... gone."
>>5395887
"Hmm? No, please, go on. Even if it's wrong, I need to know my options!"
>>5395885
Charles' baton heals him of frost, along with several nicks and scrapes. His spinning stops, quieting to hear the song, but he responds with little more than a "...hmm..."
>>5395891
"Let me see!" He observes the pendant. "These are-!!!" The light on his underside brightens as his gears speed up with a single click- "...Humans!"
>>5395892
PZ wiggles his limbs at Astor rapidly, like an action figure with karate-chop action! "[NOOOOOOO~]"
>>5395893
He turns to Mistral. "Is this a hypothetical, or are you telling me I was a villain, of sorts?"
>>5395894
This mud smells more of pecha berry than dirt. Possibly thanks to the pecha shrub nearby dropping a few berries inside.

...you know, between the leek and the berries, this is probably the most delicious mud ever.
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>>5395904
"No, I really don't know anything. It's not my place. What is it about these eye Pokemon, though? Were they Unown?"
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>>5395904
>>5395910
"If the Unknown are involved ya think the round one was one of the regis?"
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>>5395910
"Yeah, I have no idea what kind of pokemon they were."
>:))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>5395904
Vee smells the mud. Not very muddy-smelling. "Neat..."

He turns to look up at Maroon >>5395899 from where he sits. "Yuri lets me have some special Pecha Shampoo. It goes well with my diet.


He looks at the Leek.


He goes to see if the mud tastes like Pecha Berries.
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>>5395904
"Yeah, I think one of these is you... also, guys, remember the draconic power Descant said she felt? I think we just found it..."
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>>5395915
Maroon laughs, "Vee? What are you doing?"
He leans down next to the curious Eevee. "Are you seriously going to try eating the mud?" he asks, looking around for something interesting to do. His eyes land on the titanic torterra and the pretty flower standing on it, Descant.
"Hm. . . Do you think she's up to talk, Vee?"
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>>5395904
Right... right... excuse me for a moment
>Sable goes over to PZ out of earshot
PZ, do you remember the places you were supposed to go? Do you think we could go there without this guy?
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>>5395904
Mistral says nothing in reply, looking to Sableye. "I believe you two are familiar."
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>>5395918
"Maybe..." It isn't apparent which question he's answering.
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>>5395904
Astor is... more amused than angry at this point
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>>5395923
He nods his head towards the Torterra. "Wanna come with me and ask her some questions? Or do you want to taste the mud?"
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>>5395914
"I mean Unown, the species. It's spelled weird, but you don't know them anyway, so..."

Citrine dodges the joke...?

"Were they shaped like letters?"
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>>5395934
"Just gimme a second. I'll go in a minute." Vee continues waiting for the next post.
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>>5395930
Not getting the message across, PZ speeds up.
>>5395915
It tastes exactly like mud and everything that implies... at first. An earthy, rustic flavor sneaks into the terribleness before popping with a sweet aftertaste more powerful than any fruit you've ever eaten!... or maybe it's just the contrast between edible product and literal mud underlining the sweetness. What a unique experience! Also you take 50 damage.
>>5395917
Descant turns away from a conversation with Bind to nod at Kaku, confirming his thoughts.
>>5395919
"For more secretive missions, sensitive information gets wiped as long as the mission isn't 'active'. I still have it, but it's been 'disengaged'. Maybe there's some way to finagle-finagle-finagle-EXPLOIT it outta me before I do anything important with it, but it'd be more of a boondoggle if I tried it myself, you know? You wouldn't operate on yourself-elf-elf-eeeeeeeee-"
>>5395935
"Of course I don't. Then they wouldn't be unknown. Err, some of them, yeah."
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>>5395941
Never mind.

"Their species name is Unown. Not un-known with a K. They are literally called Unown. Thanks for confirming, though... That's pretty strange, actually. What did they say to that Pokemon?"
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>>5395941
Alright, well let's try that after we get home, I don't want to mess something up in the middle of nowhere. Until then, wait for me in my room, alright?
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>>5395941
Vee doesn't know how to react. Very unique.

He listens in to the conversation the larger half of the group is having, before walking back over to Torterra and Descant.

"Doing alright?"
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>>5395941
Maroon follows behind Vee with a smile. "I hope those ferals didn't bother you too much."
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>>5395941
"So, I don't want to alarm you but there was this cult leader guy that fused with a klinklang that we threw into a time-space pool of sorts and we think you are that dude. Or just the poor pokemon that was victim to the man's shenanigans, either or both."
>Kaku does his worst attempt at an explanation!
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>>5395953
"I guess that works, too." Mistral sighs. "Things can never be so simple."
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>>5395944
"Wow, That's... a terrible name for a creature! Too bad I don't speak their gibberish. They wiggled around with it for a minute and then it stopped attacking. Come to think of it, the whole forest was behaving strangely right up until they showed up, too."
>>5395945
He gives his closest approximation of a salute with his unstable arm-legs.
"Ca-ca-can do-o-o-ew!"
>>5395946
>>5395950
"I am still injured, though some time in this sun will right me. The aggressive ones almost always turn their cheeks when I dance for them; I know no attacking moves, so I cannot handle large numbers, however. Mister Bind here was telling me of places Tort and I could flourish outside this dank place. Have you two any ideas?"
She pirouettes toward Vee and Maroon lethargically, taking a paw in each leaf. You are uninjured, I pray?"
"...No part of that path sounds appetizing to continue down at all. And I can't say I'm thrilled with this form of mine..." You're not sure whether by path, he means Kaku's recounting or the course of his life...
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>>5395963
A shivers runs down Maroon's spine, his smile widens. There's something magical about moments like these that he delighted. The closest thing that he could compare was the thrill of battle. How strange.
"Well, there's lots of places outside of this marsh you two could live peacefully- I know a certain valley that you would adore, fresh rivers and wide open grass to spread your legs," he chuckles.
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>>5395963
Vee does not bring up the damage he took from eating the mud. Though, he is still quite muddy. "I'm fine. Are both of you? I've got a few magic tricks." He demonstrates, using Swift as an placeholder for an actual Wish.
"Bind does too." Bind is an excellent magician.

He lets Maroon >>5395967 speak before continuing.
"I'm not really sure. A place big enough for a mon of his size."
Visions of previous locations, big and small, yet not many big enough for a giant Torterra.
"There're plenty of open plains near where I come from, but nothing too similar to here, if you're a fan of it. I'm sure someone in Capim or Treasure Town'd know somewhere."
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>>5395963
"Yeah, you'll get used to it." Says the guy who's still very much humanoid but with superpowers.
"Hey Sable, come explain this guy his backstory or something?!"
>He snags the little goblin with a hair tendril for all to see
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Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>5395963
>>5395967
Mistral gives Maroon a deathly, frozen glare. As if to chill the dog's soul with nothing but a disappointing and judgemental gaze!
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>>5395972
>>5395963
>Sable wasn't ready!
https://youtu.be/YWAqfEEJZHg

AAAAAAAAAAAAH-Hello, what do you want?
>>
The conversation around Klinklang's past winding down, he switches to a topic identical to Descant's. "Since you lot know me so well, and this place is so horrid, The idea came to me thatmaybe we should group up. I could address any wrongs committed against..." He realizes he doesn't have anyone's name- "-you all, and I can search for a real living space. Just for a few days, that is...?"
>>5395967
"Oh, that sounds wonderful! Tell me more!" Maroon's happiness positively radiates in the air, through which something stirs-
>>5395970
"I see, I see. What is a Capim, or a Treasure Town?"
>>5395973
A very Maroon shaped bush freezes over. A couple cherubi dash away crying. Wait, he's still on Tort, whoops. Wrong target!
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>>5395975
"Just tell the poor man what you know, bury the hatchet or something, I don't know."
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>>5395981
>>5395979
It'd be better for everyone and everything if I didn't. Besides, he doesn't deserve to remember. Among other things...
>>
Maroon's happiness attracts a presence. He can feel its icy glare on his back.
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>>5395985
"Well, I'll take your word for it!"
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Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>5395979
"The valley is actually near Treasure Town! If you ever feel in need of company you could simply walk and see the people- beautiful mountains, they reach real high, lovely."
He pauses, looking up at the sky trying to gather any other words or thoughts.
"But really, there's lots of nice places outside here. You should explore a bit, find somewhere you like and take care of yourself."
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>>5395979
Vee mouths an 'oh' at the realization these two have never heard of the two most prominent towns he knows of.
"Capim Town is a decent port town overlooking some water where they get most of their food. Great if you like fish." He explains.
"Treasure Town isn't as directly notable, but it sure is big. Lotsa stuff to see and do if you're interested in spending a few days there. Silk weavers, good living spaces, fresh berries and the like. It's great!" He reminisces on his time there, smiling, before remembering quite the important detail. "...It's... recently been attacked. B-But they're rebuilding!" He adds.
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>>5395979
"I don't see a reason not to give you a place to stay. Even if we don't have anything to figure out, it'd be unethical not to accommodate you."

"As long as it's good with everyone else?"
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>>5395979
>>5395997
"We already have like a dozen stragglers or so, hell, the guild is basically made out of them. What's one or two more?"
>Kaku has no strong opinions one way or the other
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>>5395997
>>5395979
No.
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>>5396002
"Knew you'd say that... Look, he can stay in my room if he has to; there's nothing in it, since I sleep outside a lot. You don't need to interact with him, okay? It doesn't feel right to just leave him with no solutions..."
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>>5395992
>>5395993
"A nice, peaceful meadow like this one-! With a view where nothing happens?" Tort sighs. A look over your shoulder would reveal a twinkle in his eyes.
"Or I could devote myself to helping others in this lush 'rebuilding project! Divine!" She twirls, with a leaf pointed skyward, her foliage glistening in the sunlight... before she crumples over, clutching her head.
"I see. Maybe we should keep our spirits down, for the moment. I will consider your offerings, and many thanks. A name for this site, mister...?" She gestures towards Maroon.

She thanks the two with a pair of leaves.

>Tun Snap x 2 - applies the Ripen effect to any one berry. single use

Klinklang turns away from the group. "I understand. If such a request alone is upsetting, then I see it was ill conceived to begin with.
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>>5396013
I just don't buy it, and I don't wanna show up one morning and find an empty guild.
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>>5396014
"New Hope," he says with a big grin.

>Maroon got a Tun Sap!
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Rolled 3 (1d20)

Astor vibes
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Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5396014
"You'd really help?" He is elated to hear there'd be more helping rebuild his hometown. "I'd be very grateful. Hm."

Vee extends his paw and takes a Tun Snap, nodding in thanks.
"If you do decide, and I see you by the Treasure Town camp, I'll be sure to help with whatever you need."

Getting to the subject of her seemingly bothersome headache...
"Here."
Vee makes a Wish. He tries to make it bright, for Descant's sake. He really appreciates her talk of helping with Treasure Town, hopefully it'll strengthen the Wish.
Maybe, maybe not.
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>>5396016
"What? What does that mean?"
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>>5396028
The worst thing you can think of. Multiple times over.
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>>5396032
"I... Get it. I'm sorry, Klinklang-- do you remember a name, actually?"
>>5396014
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Descant points towards the opposite end of the clearing. "We've travelled far. Much further in the same direction will surely take you out of the mire with haste! Thank you, friends. Maybe another meeting is in our fates?"
>>5396027
"Ah, now I must, it seems!"
>>5396020
"A beautiful name for a mere location!"
Maroon feels an unpleasant pressure in his head.

She and Tort make for the way out. Before anyone can follow though, Ursaluna bounds back in with record speed! He stops at an unassuming mound of dirt, before digging into it with fervor!

He huffs, apparently uninterested in whatever he dug up, and walks off.

>>5396024
Astor's considerably weaker vibes compared to earlier confuse togekiss. It falls off its branch.
>>5396036
"I... do not."
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>>5396039
"Huh. One moment."
Vee heads over to see what the Ursaluna dug up.
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>>5396039
Maroon's smiles just until they're out of sight before his knees buckle. "U-Ugh. . ." he groans, clutching his head. "Vee, are there fumes or something. . ?"
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>>5396045
"Uh, I dunno. I'm small, and gas rises, just like heat, and smoke, which means I'm immune to dying!" He continues searching for what the bear was digging.
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>>5396039
"Oh come on guys, don't you take pity on the poor
living gear?"
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>>5396043
Iiiiiiiiiiiiit's... enough gold ribbons for every member of this little excursion to receive 1,500P! Rad!

>>5396045
Maroon, in the corner of your eye, you see it, glaring at you. You, and your loud happiness.

>>5396049
Nope!
Klinklang, for his part, merely looks at nothing, quietly. He's contemplative, of... something.

One rescued cyberduck and some shiny accessories richer, the guild makes for their exit and long trek homeward!... A dim green light under Sable's feet waver away unnoticed...
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>>5396056
"Perfect!" Vee exclaims, before calling out to gather everyone's attention. "We got payment for our troubles! Everybody c'mere!"

He takes a Gold Ribbon for himself. "Groovy. Hehe!"
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>>5396056
A shudder runs through the Arcanine's body as he curses through a shaky voice. "OoOoOh fuck, we've got to get out of here."
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Next session tentatively set for 9 PM CST on Saturday the 11th!
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After escaping the crazy shadow demons and a world wholly saturated in darkness, the group has returned to Capim Town, ready to continue their investigations on this clearly harmful cult. They might also not be the laughingstock you thought they were.

Stepping onto the town's main road, you look at the setting sun, cresting the ocean's horizon and leaving it with a glittery golden glow. It's almost about to be nighttime again. Most of the villagers still seem to be working or moving about, so it's not about to be entirely quiet. Maybe you can go asking around and hopefully get something concrete. In fact, you don't even know how long they might've had a presence! After all, you mostly only go to Treasure Town.

Chapter 33: Insomnia! - Crimp in the Fold

Your choices:
>Look for pokemon in distress. [Perception Roll]
>A group of Pokemon (Grotle, Shroomish, Bellossom) are talking. Maybe you can ask them?
>Maybe some Shopkeepers might have seen something.
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Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>5400220
>Look for pokemon in distress. [Perception Roll]
What a nightmare! I wonder if anyone else saw that?
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>>5400220
>Maybe some shopkeepers might have seen something.

"I'll... Go investigate over here. Yeah."

Citrine's actually looking for a Vanish Seed of some kind; last time, he was invisible, and that was a preliminary test. If he shows up normally, he might not be let in...? He's not really sure, but he definitely wants an out.
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>>5400220
Vee is happy to be back in town for more adventure!
He thinks maybe he could find some suspicious individuals to discuss crime and other cool things. If not, he'll go check out the shops.
>A group of Pokemon (Grotle, Shroomish, Bellossom) are talking. Maybe you can ask them?
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Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>5400220
Astor! (Perc roll)
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>>5400220
>>Maybe some Shopkeepers might have seen something.
"Surely that one Litwick will know something about these spooky cultists. Or anyone, really!"
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Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>5400228
Woo
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Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>5400220
Brock is lounging around, taking the sights in.
>Look for pokemon in distress. [Perception Roll]
"Bros, why are cults always around coastal towns? Are they? I feel like they are."
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>>5400233
Maybe it's the water. Like, someone wasn't told not to drink from the ocean and it makes them loopy or something? I dunno.
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Rolled 6 (1d6)

>>5400220
Rolling to spawn(Capim again)
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>>5400220
>Maybe some Shopkeepers might have seen something.
Maroon puts on his best smile, on part genuine from his past experience with the Lycanroc and just the perservse pleasure of bringing someone to their doom.
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>>5400238
"Could be, gembro... What if their secret lair is underwater? It'd be like the perfect hiding place." Brock doesn't seem to be looking around much, too engrossed by the sunset "What are we looking for again bros?" Did he just use Amnesia?
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>>5400223
Sableye is still much too bothered about what he saw in the darkness. Or rather, the fact that he couldn't see! It's bringing up disturbing thoughts that keep breaking his concentration.

>>5400226
>>5400231
>>5400245
Citrine, Kaku, and Maroon break away from the main group to go speak with some Shopkeepers. As those who are regularly interacted with and meet with all kinds of Pokemon, there's a good chance they'll have something to say!

Who do you go looking for?
>Kecleons
>That Litwick Kaku mentioned
>Fishmongers
>Strange Coffin Guy looking creepily at everyone

>>5400230
Astor can see quite a few things! He manages to pick out, from behind the bark-covered buildings, a Togedemaru is fumbling about, desperately searching for something. You can't quite make out what exactly, but... maybe you could talk to them?

>>5400233
Brock's own question has put his brain into a thinking state, he cannot consider much else. At least he'll be focused on trying to discern an answer out of the very thing he just asked, however.

>>5400228
As Vee approaches, he can make out a conversation.

"Nooo... I... don't... think so..."

The Bellossom jumps up. "You really do need to try it! I got some last week and I can share! I just think they're that great!"

"Okay. We get it," the Shroomish says. "How about we talk... new things? I'm tired of hearing the same stuff."

"Hmph! Rude! You know that's rude, right!?"

"...did... you see... the... other... day?"

"See what?" Shroomish replies, waiting for their slow friend's response.

Vee can choose to interrupt or wait.
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Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>5400249
Astor starts approaching the Togedemaru
"Hey bud, anything wrong?"
How intimidating is Astor?
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>>5400249
>>That Litwick Kaku mentioned
Kaku is readying his poke and praying to the rng gods for a good roll.
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>>5400249
>Strange Coffin Guy looking creepily at everyone
Spotting him out of the corner of his eye, Maroon approaches him with a smile on his face.
"Good evening, sir. Lovely weather we're having," he greets.
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>>5400249
Citrine makes a beeline for the Kecleon Shop. Will they rip him off? Probably. Definitely a consistent place, at least.
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Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>5400249
It makes no sense... How could I not SEE!?
Ugh!... Wait, now's not the time for that, I'm on the hunt for clues!
>Sable tries to tune out the bad thoughts and focus on finding 'mon in need!
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Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>5400249
Vee waits patiently for the very slow talker to finish speaking.
It may take a while.

He looks around for anything cool lying around, like a cool star in the sky, or a shiny pebble on the ground.
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>>5400249
Stern is here! When'd he get here? He's next to Brock, eating a snack.
"What're we doin'?"
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>>5400261
"Contemplating the sunset, the world, and our place therein, boarbro... Wait, no. We're checking out that cult again"
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>>5400266
"Oh! ...What cult?"
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>>5400269
"They like the night and hate the sun. Also they're not cool at all, don't trust them boarbro. They didn't even give out snacks at the initiation ceremony."
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>>5400271
"Terrible!"
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>>5400272
"I know bro! No jelly donuts or anything."
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>>5400252
Astor approaches the Togedemaru in a very menacing fashion, quickly flying over and landing abruptly. It results in a minor cloud of dust and a loud thump as he looms over the Togedemaru.

"...c'mon there has to be... EEP!" She squeaks out, rolling over and flaring the spikes on her back. Astor is hit with a defensive Thunder Shock! "S-Stay back!"

>>5400253
Kaku retraces his steps to look for the shop filled with mysterious and ghastly goods. He's quite successful in remembering its location, however, as he arrives, he can see the Litwick smothering the outside lanterns out.

"Huh? Did you need something? Oh, uh," Litwick stammers, straightening out. "You must have not foreseen that my services lose their spiritual connection at night!"

She coughs into her nub hand. "I close at night because that's when the weirdos always come around."

>>5400254
"FWOHOHO! Do you have it? What is most precious?" His arms explode from the coffin and slam them down on the table. He nears Maroon very closely. "Glorious Gold? Have any!?"

>>5400255
The Kecleons are still at the stand, quietly shuffling their stock around. "Hello~! Did you need anything?" Green greets, waving.

>>5400257
Sableye can very clearly see the Togedemaru being harassed by Astor's intimidating tactic. He can also see the bird getting zapped by a small burst of electricity! Zap! Owch. But it's clear to him that the schizo bird wasn't the villager's first problem... maybe he can go talk.

>>5400260
"...I heard... them... talking... about... movement... out... near the... forest."

"Oh my!" Bellossom shakes. "What kind!? Was it terrible!? Was it scary!? Was it spooky!?"

Shroomish bobs his head for a bit. "Now that you say that, I did hear about that, actually. I'm pretty sure it's just ferals or young 'mons just playing around."

"...maybe..." Grotle opens his mouth slowly and grunts.

Bellossom tilts her head. "You have more to say!?"
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Oh no, here comes Tintoretto. He's holding a children's book titled "Lolly's Lollies" and holding PoiPole by the leg alongside their friend Phone.
"WE ARE HERE FOR DOOM!"
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>>5400277
Oh dear...
>Sable makes his way over to the developing DisAstor
Hello miss! Sorry to intrude, but I was wondering what has you so distressed! Well, besides Astor scaring you just now.
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>>5400278
"Hey brogna. You finally made it!" Brock raises his arms in the air "Doom! Heh heh heh!"
>>5400277
Brock notes the talk about gold and decides to join Maroon "What's this about gold, dogbro? I got some."
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>>5400277
"Hey there. I'm looking for a Vanish Seed, nothing fancy."

He lowers his voice.

"By the way, have you seen any... Suspicious characters around? Investigating with some friends right now, figure I'd ask."

Citrine decides it's probably not a gamble to say that, trusting the lizard Pokemon not to be associated or divulge the info.
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Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>5400277
"Ow! You fucking bitch!"
Astor dropkicks the rodent with a Close Combat!
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>>5400277
Vee decides it might be funny to play a little game, walking more into the open for them to see.
"Oooh, I heard they're REALLY scary. A buncha spooky mons cloaked in darkness watching from the shadows. They play tricks on you if you're out alone at night!"
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>>5400277
>The Kecleons are still at the stand, quietly shuffling their stock around. "Hello~! Did you need anything?" Green greets, waving.
"It is absolutely necessary for us to get rosewater and biga. Otherwise our entire group will die from living like cakes."
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>>5400277
"Hm~ Glorious Gold? I can't say that I have any," he muses.
>>5400282
"But my friend has some, and he'd happy to sell to you if you can sate our curiosity first."
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>>5400278
"Hello there!"
>>5400282
Stern follows Brock.
"Oh yeah, we got those gold ribbons!"
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>>5400277
"Oh really? You are losing out on clientele then! Anyways, I was just gonna ask a question. Speaking of weirdos, did some cult of darkness came to you shilling the eternal night or something?"
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>>5400280
"W-Who are you two!? What do you want?" she says, backing up. Now she's looking at the both of you, genuine suspicion in her eyes. "You're not here to stop me, are you!?"

>>5400285
Astor hits her dead-on with his Close Combat! Togedemaru cries out as the flurry of attacks comes closing in, striking her in vicious blows! However, her spikes are up and pointed, causing the Staraptor a great deal of pain!
>Togedemaru's Iron Barbs!

She goes flying away, bouncing against the ground. "I... I... eek! Help!" Togedemaru prepares to run away.

>>5400283
Green shakes his head. "Sadly, we don't have any Vanish seeds to sell to you right now, Gigalith. However, you can take a look at what we have right now~!"

Kecleon's Shop
>Chesto Berry 150P (x3)
>Huge Apple 100P
>Reviver Seed 500P

Kecleon's Wares
>Petrify Orb 5,000P
>Weather Lock Orb 2,500P
>Stealth Rocks Set 600P

Purple looks at Citrine and nods. "We meet all kinds of scrupulous and shady 'mons in our line of work, so you'd need to be much more specific than that~!"

"But if you could make a small donation, that wouldn't be such a terrible thing, either~!" Green butts in, smiling. "It might just help jog our memories~!"

>>5400290
“Huh? Rosewater? Biga? I’ve never heard of such things before. We sell berries and adventuring supplies, mostly~!” Purple answers as he takes his attention away from Citrine. “Perhaps a flower shop might suit your fancy, instead~?”

>>5400282
>>5400291
>>5400297
“FWOHOHO! If you haven’t enough Glorious Gold, then we can’t talk any longer! Come only when you can reveal the precious golden bars to me!” Cofagrigus announces suddenly, rearing up and shutting his coffin up with his hands.

>>5400289
The three of them all turn to face Vee, who had simply emerged from nowhere. They don’t seem entirely bothered by his sudden presence, but rather what he has had to say.

“R-Really?” Shroomish asks. “Well, good thing we don’t do that!”

“What about the young ‘mons out there!?” Bellossom says, gasping. “They’re in danger all the time!”

“It’s a good learning experience?” Shroomish answers, offering his idea.

“Terrible!”

“That… is not… good…” Grotle replies, finally taking in the words. “...where… did you… hear… about it?”

>>5400306
“I need not for their patronage! I do well supplying those who truly appreciate my talents!” Litwick boasts, placing her nub hand on her body. “I have foreseen such happy and well-paying truth-seekers and those in need of guidance! Those weirdos don’t need my spiritual assistance!”

She turns around to fully look at Kaku, staring up at him. “Fate has not informed me of a strange cult, unfortunately for your fortune. I have heard some talk from my spirits that there have been some peculiar things in the nearby forest.” Litwick looks thoughtful. “Ah! My foresight has said… by the ridge! I think.”
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>>5400335
Fucking really, Astor!?
Ugh. Tell you what, you wait over there, I'll talk to her.
>To Togededededemaru
Look, miss, I'm sorry you had to be the victim of one of his episodes, he's not well. Can you and I talk about what's got you all nervous?
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>>5400335
"Bruh, that's just rude." Brock turns to Stern and Maroon "Wanna check out the shops?"
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>>5400335
Maroon smiles and rolls his eyes, retrieving a piece of Glorious Gold from his mane and setting it down in front of him.
"So, a fair price and answers, yes?"
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Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>5400335
"Stop! This is just a misunderstanding that will get worse if you dare to move!"
(Rolling intimidation/pacifist)
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Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>5400341
Fug
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>>5400335
"I was wandering through the woods one night with some friends when I walked off on my own, and a bunch of weird Pokémon started luring me somewhere! I felt like we were being followed the whole time, but once I was alone, they thought I would just come along nicely."
He continues the story, lying in some parts, stretching the truth in others.
"I ran away and gathered my friends, but the weirdos were gone." He decides to add an extra spooky flair to the end of the story. "And they didn't even notice I was gone!"
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>>5400339
"Yeah, sounds good! I got cash!"
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>>5400335
d20: 13
Tintoretto is going to attempt to use the cash already in the register as a "donation" he leans into Citrine and says "Check this out Bubba."
"Why don't you check in the back for that? It's ABSOLUTELY normal to hive it in the back in every single store in the world."
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>>5400335
"Well, that's about as specific as last time! It'll do." Kaku flips some poke at her, 800 or so. "Keep the change. Have a good night, miss!"
>Kaku makes his way back to the main group
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>>5400350
Let's hope to Arceus that he doesn't get distracted by the shininess of the coins.
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Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>5400335
"Are you... Bribing me??? Is that the word?"

"Uhhhhhhh. Okay, here's something for you. You know how Treasure Town was destroyed? By Regigigas? My guildmates and I were there when it happened, and I and a few others helped get the Kecleons stationed there out in time to avoid getting crushed or stuck infinitely in a time loop. And we saved their stuff from some opportunists! You can ask them! Is, uh, that a debt enough for intel? Maybe a discount instead?"

Citrine nudges the Petrify Orb, finished with his somewhat convoluted explanation on why the Kecleons actually owe HIM!

... yeah, he's low on funds.

>haggle roll?

>>5400350
" What are you...?"
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Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>5400346
Lopunny jumpscare!
He pops out from behind a neaby bush.
"True story! I didn't even remember him being there, among other things!"
Bind is here?
????
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Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>5400346
roll if needed
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>>5400338
>>5400344
Togedemaru stops in place, shivering. "F-Fine! I'll talk... but I'll let everyone know what terrible Pokemon you are! I'm... I'm going to get Outlaw papers and whatnot!"

Her spikes are pointed up and occasionally, a jolt of electricity moves between them. "I'm just looking for my brother, okay!? I bet you had something to do with him! Just... just randomly attacking Pokemon like that!"

>>5400340
Cofagrigus opens back up, revealing a winning smile. "FWOHOHO! Why didn't you just start with that? Now we can converse without any problems!"

He claps his hands together and various curtains pull away from behind him, revealing all sorts of items. Flags with intricate and beautiful designs, glittering seeds that radiate joy, medicines, and all kinds of fresh snacks.

"Fwohoho! What catches your eye?" He points to his own and then to his items. "All for Glorious Golden bars!"

>>5400346
>>5400361
Shroomish nods. "That really is scary. And you didn't even see them?"

"Wow! You must be pretty brave to still keep going out like that!" She waves her head around, almost dismissively. Which is strange, considering the compliment.

"I would... curl up... and... wait it... out..." Grotle comments.

They all look to face the sudden arrival. Shroomish blinks, quickly looking around the area. "Where did you...?"

"Really!?" Bellossom shouts, interrupting Shroomish. "Now I really don't want to go into that forest!"

>>5400350
Green, being the closest, grabs his arm. The grip is strong than steel. "I wouldn't do that, sir." His voice has gone deadly and his words sharper than a blade. Releasing his hold and pushing the Dreepy away, he goes back to smiling. "Is there anything else we can help you with?"

>>5400356
"Bribing you, sir?" Purple replies, slowly looking away from Tintoretto. "Never~! We wouldn't do such things. We're just asking for a small donation to help our business out, that's all~!"

Green tilts his head. "Did you have to save them?" He sounds almost disappointed.
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>>5400364
Okay, first off: only this mental case attacked you
Second: I don't kidnap Pokemon.
...
So, when did you last see your brother? What was he doing?
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>>5400364
"Do you have any healing medicines? Or fancy effects? It's battle and style for me," he chuckles as he browses his wears.
"By the way. . . have you seen any strange folk preaching about darkness and all that?"
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>>5400364
Green's words don't register with Citrine.

"... what? What do you mean did we have to? Of course we have to! It's our job! You'd rather we let them suffer? Let thieves get away unchallenged??"

He doesn't sound accusatory. He sounds genuinely confused, and that's it.
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>>5400364
Brock hasn't managed to get far before Cofagrigus gets his act together, and the sloth turns around again "What're you selling? Anything decent for... I guess up to 3 bars, if we want to pool up bros."
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Rolled 1 (1d4)

>>5400364
Kaku will pick who he groups with depending on one d4!
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"Hoo, gee... Bind... the Eevee...(????) it's a good thing they don't know our names, huh? that'd make it REAL easy for any spies of their to hunt us, huh?"
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>>5400364
Vee turns to face his friend >>5400374, sharing a look with him. "Ah, hello, Vee! Fancy seeing you here. Especially on the topic of the weird group of Pokémon we're investigating."
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>>5400372
"I don't have much..."
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>>5400364
>>5400367
Kaku sees the lil' hedgehog having a breakdown near Astor and guesses what's going on.
"Did birdie harass the civies again? I'm not even gonna act surprised. Good news, I have something of a lead and I'm guessing this interrogation hasn't been productive..."
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>>5400364
Tintoretto is, of course, completely oblivious to Green's warning.
dice+2d20
"Is your refrigerator running?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyrqK7VX8n0
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"Hmm, quite. And I especially hope they don't mix us up with that totally awesome and powerful Lopunny and Eevee pair who are already in their ranks! That'd be quite the blunder!"

Is he slipping into a galarian accent?
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>>5400377
"We can get you something cool together boarbro." Brock would give a thumbs up if he had any, but the sentiment is clear.
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Rolled 3, 16 = 19 (2d20)

Tintoretto's plan has failed but now, he is going to do what the dastardly plan of them all.
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>>5400379
Her brother's missing. And yeah, he's having another episode.
>Sable looks like the type of tired sleep doesn't fix
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>>5400375
>>5400381
"Yeah, that would be unfortunate." He doesn't seem to shift into any accent. Maybe Unovan?
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>>5400364
"Sorry, i thought that you were a criminal, attacking me like that..."
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>>5400367
>>5400379
>>5400390
"You said his n-name, didn't you!?" Togedemaru speaks, pointing accusingly at Sable. "You two are accomplices and I know it! This is how they get you... he's the muscle and you're the brains!"

She's looking really worked up. "I saw him last week. It's not normal but it's what he does. I have to go looking for him because he always comes back all beat up! How can a Purrloin look like that but still walk!?"

"Now you've got another one! I knew it!" Togedemaru points at Kaku instead. She looks back to Astor. "You're the one being all scary and showing up like that!"

>>5400368
>>5400372
>>5400377
Cofagrigus closes in, smiling intently at Maroon. "Fwohoho! What kind of question is that? Of course, there's plenty of medicine... for plenty of Glorious Gold!"

On the shelf, golden light is shined upon the various bottles.

"Fwohoho! Look and feast your eyes... only if you have the precious metals to spare!"

>>5400370
>>5400380
Green nods his head. "Why wouldn't I? Er, I mean, that really would be a shame if they had to close down and then everyone would have to come to us~!"

"The thieves part, no, we would not support that part. Although it would look terrible on their records~!" Purple replies, almost too joyfully.

"What's a Refrigerator?" Green asks. "Is it similar to a Feraligator? A... distant variation?"

>>5400374
>>5400375
>>5400381
>>5400388
"Are you two part of the Federation?" Shroomish asks. "Is that why you're looking into these forest Pokemon?"

"Yes! That sounds like something they would do!"

"That is... very... cool..." Grotle says, looking between the two of them and their back-and-forth conversation.

Shroomish looks as if new information dawned upon him. "What kinds of things have you investigated?"
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Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>5400398
"That's not a good excuse to attack random people! And trust me, i have experience on that"
Roll to difuse
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Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>5400398
"Hm. . ." Maroon hums, examining the ghost's wares until his eyes land on the golden bracelets.
"Those, how much are they worth? I have a certain someone who would love them. . . Perhaps you would willing to trade them for this?" Maroon offers his gold for the golden looplets.

>Rolling to haggle and persuade.
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Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>5400398
As much as I appreciate my intelligence being recognized, for the last time: I am not a kidnapper! For the love of Arceus, I'm trying to help you here!
So your brother's a Purrloin, okay, where was he going the last time you saw him?
>Roll to calm her the flying fuck down
>>5400401
Astor, will you just shut up and behave for ONCE!?
>Sable's about to McFucking Lose It
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>>5400384
Tintoretto motions PoiPole and their phone to act dead.
"Distant vartiation you are! No wait... Distent... Whatever, we no want to pay you for information you already have. Tell us now or you'll end up like this."
He then plops Poipole on the counter with a cockroached-ridden smile.
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>>5400398
"This... is... weird. I am... gonna back away. You guys have a good one."

Citrine does so, leaving and trying to shake off the bizarre feeling attached to what the Kecleons just admitted. He heads over to the Glorious Gold shop to try his luck.

"Hey. Uhh, why're you guys paying in gold bars. I've got one. What's for sale?"

"alsothekecleonsheremightbealittleevilbutnotinthedarknesskindawayjustgenerallybadpeople"
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Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>5400398
"Half-siblings? Got a busy dad huh..."
"Look, we are really sorry, we are just kinda stuck with this asshole and we don't agree with a single thing he does, can we make it up to you? We are explorers you see, we'll help you find your brother!"
>>5400408
"Christ, Sable, indoor-voice please."
>These dudes are awful at this, charisma roll.
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>>5400410
"Coffinbro here has special wares... What's that about the kekbros?" Brock takes out his Glorious Gold and hands it to Stern "Here you go boarbro, get something nice for yourself. I don't see anything I'd like."
Brock heads off to gaslight the locals with Bind and Vee.
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>>5400407
>>5400416
"Eh? You're the leader, you should be the one spending! If you don't think there's anything good, we can just save it."
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>>5400398
"We may or may not be."
Not technically impersonating a fed, right?
"Deep cover, y'know?"

Vee waits for his backup to arrive, just as planned.
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Rolled 2 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5400398
>>5400424
Having overheard the tail end of the conversation, Brock takes out a Joker from his deck of cards and attempts to flash it quickly and authoritatively to the locals "Special agent Brody. These bros are my colleagues, I hope everything is going smoothly?"
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Rolled 19 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5400425
>>5400424
"Oh, goody, our good friend Brody. Now we can start that clandestine crime-and-darkness-stopping meeting inside the kecleon store at precisely midnight tonight. I sure hope no marauders come to foil our machinations!
Err, you're holding your badge backwards, Brody! It looks much more credible from this angle!"
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>>5400401
>>5400408
>>5400413
"That is a good excuse to attack someone! Especially when you're dealing with my idiot older brother who makes all kinds of problems appear!" Togedemaru snaps back, sparks flying between her barbs. "Pokemon trying to help don't do those kinds of things, you know!?"

The shouting only seems to make her more agitated and confrontational. Kaku's calmer demeanor seems to at the very least make her look less ready to zap somebody. "Explorers? With attitudes like these..." She harrumphs and looks off to the side, thinking about something. "...then does that you'll look for him, free of charge?"

>>5400409
>>5400410
The two of them look at each other, confused. Green and Purple harmonize. "Are you trying to threaten us~?"

"With a... Poipole?" Green continues.

Purple waves goodbye to Citrine.

>>5400407
>>5400416
"FWOHOHO! The price is worth as much as they are stated! I should know, for I only handle the most glorious of gold and have deduced... this is how much I'd be willing to part for more precious metal!"

He gets close to Maroon again and stares at him with hair's breadth between the two of them. "So what will it be?"

Cofagrigus backs up when he spots the Gold being exchanged. "Fwohoho! Spend it all in one place..."

>>5400424
>>5400425
>>5400428
"Wow! Really secret stuff, huh!?" Bellossom cheers on. "Now that's even cooler!"

"Deep cover?" Shroomish questions aloud. "What have you seen in this 'Deep Cover?' I bet only the most... secret things, right?"

At that moment, Brock appears and flops over, dumping all the cards onto the ground like a plate of spaghetti. They scatter all around him. Undeterred, he gets back up and speaks to them, his voice cracking several times as he tries to play the part of a lawman. There is a card stuck to his forehead. It's a 1 of Hearts.

Bind quickly attempts to cover this severe blunder by suddenly explaining a great plan. Grotle, in the meantime, has spent a good while trying to understand the whirlwind of events. Well, they all had, (all of them have a look of genuine confusion) but he's just slower to the punch then everyone else.

"...do you... mind if... we... watch?" Grotle asks.
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>>5400435
". . . Hey, Stern. I'll give you my piece of Gold if you get the two Golden Looplets over there, I just need one." Maroon offers, tossing the gold over to the piglet.
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>>5400435
"You betchu! Is it working??"
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>>5400435
"Yeah, it's on the house... Just, y'know, no hard feelings?"
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>>5400435
Brock decides to cash out while he's still somehow ahead and collects the loose cards. He stares at the locals through his shades, cool as a cucumber again, as if everything went according to plan. If someone were to see his eyes, they'd be looking in different directions.
>Brock used Amnesia
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>>5400435
That's what I was trying to get to, yes. Just tell us what you know and we'll go look for him.
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>>5400437
"Well, alright! I'll take those looplets then."
>>5400435
"I'll buy two gold looplets!"
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Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>5400435
>>5400442
"Hello, Brody." He greets. "Vee here was just explaining our situation to these mons here. Isn't that right?"

He continues, finding Shroomish's questioning bothersome. "Maybe, yes. But I believe everyone's safety is just as important."

"We have reason to believe they are involved in town, too. Ordinary Pokémon, could even be your best friend!" He tries to strike a bit of uncertainty into them to keep things easier to manage.
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Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5400453
Brock nods as if he knows what's going on "Spot on bro. Never know who could be the impostor."
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>>5400453
>>5400435
A dark gathering, full of dark loving recluses. They'd found a gateway to a strange and horrifying land filled with darkness beyond darkness! So sinister, even a Sableye couldn't see! They wish to drown us in this night... it's our duty to put an end to them and bathe the world in endless daytime!
or something.

Anyway, it's too dangerous. Don't go out at night, Grotle, there's something sinister lurking in this scenic town, and we're gonna excise it."
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>>5400442
>>5400443
Togedemaru takes a deep breath. "Fine. Fine... it's... that's fine." She stares at them for a minute, mulling over her thoughts. "Look, okay. I don't actually know where he goes or what he does. All I know is that this is already weird for his brand of stupid. There's a place he told me he likes to hang out. It's somewhere dark with some tree roots hanging above. Somewhere tall, also. He likes climbing."

She sits down and sighs. "Sometimes he leaves a clue for me to eventually find but... not this time. I'm just worried..."

>>5400437
>>5400449
"FWOHOHO!" Cofagrigus immediately takes the Glorious Gold bars away from the two. He spins around, facing the other direction. You hear the unlatching of a heavy mechanism and a sudden blinding light. Shortly after, two of his hands place two glittery bands on the table. "Spectacular choice, my GLORIOUS gold-having customers! No returns under any circumstance."

The two bands have an intricate pattern engraved into them with eight different notches scooped out.

>>5400438
"No~?" They both say.

Green looks at him, still smiling. "Now, will you pay for anything or do you plan to keep up with this~?"

>>5400442
>>5400453
The three of them aren't quite sure if they would want to help "Brody" or

"Really? Well, I don't think they'd be between us..." Shroomish says, looking at the other two with him.

"Yeah! We tell each other everything all the time!" Bellossom continues, shaking her head. "And then we tell everyone else, also!"

Grotle blinks and nods very slowly. "...it would... not be... good... for us..." He grunts again, looking to 'Bind.' "We... can just... stand... nearby... I don't... think that... would be... a big... deal."

"That sounds nice! We can even be really quiet, too! We won't interfere, promise!" Bellossom adds, looking particularly hopeful.

As "Vee" speaks up, the three look a combination of uncertain and curious. They start speaking to each other, trying to weigh the positives and negatives of missing out on such a possibly epic thing in their very town. They might need more or less convincing.
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>>5400464
"Aha! Litwick did say to look near the ridge. Just not WHICH ridge... But this surely has to be related to the cult."
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>>5400464
Hm. Sounds like a cave in a mountain, to me.
>>5400466
There's a ridge around here? We oughta ask around, see if anyone knows the place. And yeah, I agree about the cult being involved somehow. They seem to be into the whole "kidnap you and throw you into their weird dimension of blackness" thing, ya know?

Either way, we'll get your brother back, miss.
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>>5400466
>>5400464
dropped the name
"Anyways, you can be at ease miss, Lost Hope Guild is on the case!"
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>>5400464
"Heh. That's exactly what Bind thought, before they got his tail... twice. He pays the price with every step he takes. And Brody-! He has anterograde amnesia! Look what they did to him! Brody, what were we just talking about? Don't end up like us, kids. It's not worth it."
He sheds a tear.
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>>5400464
>>5400472
"Who? Oh... uhh... It was about the cult, right? Sorry bros, I forgot." Brock's habitual smile droops a little.
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>>5400464
>>5400472
Vee shifts his stance ever so slightly. If he needed to move, he would do so with a limp. Oh, how he does not miss that.
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>>5400460
"Normally, i'd tell you to cut your losses and consider him dead, but a sudden change of routines is worrying"
"Don't worry, we're going to find him"
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>>5400466
>>5400469
>>5400470
>>5400478
"Ridge? I don't know of any..." Togedemaru has a blend of emotions on her face. Mostly anger. "He got into a cult? Are you serious!? He can't... no, well, he can but... ugh! And he could get kidnapped!? This is way worse than all the other times Purrloin's done something like this!"

"A... Are you sure you can really do this? It might be too much to already ask... I can pay for another team." She bites her tongue and her barbs go back to lying flush against her back. "Oh... well, thank you. Sorry for... exploding earlier. I was just very worked up."

Astor's words register in her head as he finishes speaking. "What!? I'd... I'd never do that!" Togedemaru replies, huffing. "What... what kind of sister would I be if I did that!?"

>>5400472
"Twice?" Shroomish attempts to look over to 'Bind.' "Oh... did he used to be a... what are they called?"

"...Vulpix?" Grotle answers.

"I think so!" Bellossom agrees, after also thinking about it.

"I can't believe you look much more like an Eevee now. That's really sad," Shroomish says, adding an apologetic tone in. They start speaking to each other again, this time, not certain about going.

Grotle then speaks up. "...I don't... think we... are that... young."

Bellossom nods. "It's not our first season!"
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>>5400482
It's no problem.
Also. you should probably stop listening to Astor, he's not well.
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>>5400482
Vee puffs a small amount of Brightpowder out from his scarf. "It really weakens my Fire moves, but it's not so bad. You just kinda learn to live with it, you know?" He is making it sound as pitiful as possible to avoid having to clarify.

"Even my friends call me an Eevee."
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>>5400482
"Hey, hey, no need to worry about us, we've been on their track for a while and besides, most
our missions have been successful so far! And you are just seeing a quarter of our full workforce!"
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>>5400485
Brock's eyes widen in surprise "Whoa! I totally forgot you were a Vulpix bro!" He goes to give a comforting hug to Vee "We'll get you back in shape bro, I promise."
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Rolled 20 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

Bind turns around and puts a hand to his heart, fully lost in his theatrics. "Everyone looks young when you've seen what I've seen."

It appears he's completely forgotten that he's supposed to be probing.
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Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>5400482
"The one i expect you to be? Just kidding"
"But really, start looking for a place to bury him in a worst case scenario"
How will Astor's words be taken? Only Victini knows
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>>5400483
>>5400486
>>5400491
"Right." She looks down. "Guess that's all, huh?"

Togedemaru huffs. "You're terrible!" she shouts, hopping away. "I wonder if I'd be better off looking for him myself rather than talking with you...!"

Her voice trails off as she moves between the houses.

>>5400485
>>5400488
>>5400490
"That really must be terrible!" Bellossom says. All of them look decently convinced by the mini light show 'Bind' has displayed to them. To most folk, it would probably also convince if not entertain them at the very least.

"...my... condo... lences..." Grotle replies, solemn.

Shroomish looks sad at what Brock has to say. The weird amnesiac has forgotten what his friend use to look like and now only can see what his friend appears to be, rather than what he remembers. A tragedy. Of course, this is all in his head and you're mostly just filling in the blanks so it's probably not that deep considering these three probably have the collective intelligence of a glass of water.

"That's very sad, Vee," Shroomish says. He then proceeds to say the next statement with serious conviction. "The kinds of things you've probably done on your special agent deep cover cult impostor investigation."

"...yes... it is... sad."

See you all next time when we return to our normal schedule showing in a new thread! Same time as always! Tentatively set for 6:30PM CST on Tuesday the 13th.
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>>5400464
Tintoretto and Poipole stopped for a minute to recoup and consider a different plan. Poipole is absolutely terrified of what is going on. It can't think, it just wants to go home and takes pictures of food.
Their phone shows location to a dock to which Tintoretto considers to throw Green and Purple off to sea that was until Tintoretto pulls out the children's book to ask what they should do. It leaves him with Shakespeare, bard, and bar.
This gives Tintoretto the idea of dragging the two clerks and shake them furiously while yelling at them if they seen any shady pokemon on a beach. They never stop until they get an answer.
"HAVE YOU SEEN ANYONE???"
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Some other time, much closer to home...

The camp just outside the remains of Treasure Town is bustling. It hasn't seen so much activity since Regigigas's attack, even! Exploration teams are crowding the roads, The Kecleon Bros have a popular refreshment stall set up, and other pokemon are moving boxes and rubble by the armload! What could be going on?
Where to go? There's...
>Team Tasty looks free to chat
>Kecleon Bros!
>Chatot is trying to drag Wigglytuff away somewhere...
>There's a snazzy TM selling cart with a couple of reptilian pokemon running it?
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>>5403566
>Chatot is trying to drag Wigglytuff away somewhere...
Hi Wigglytuff!
>Sable waves
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>>5403566
>>Chatot is trying to drag Wigglytuff away somewhere...
"My word, the town is absolutely bustling!"
>Charles sees the duo heading off and decides to follow
"Hey! Wigglytuff! Chatot!"
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>>5403566
>>Kecleon Bros!
Kaku is looking to sell some trash
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>>5403566
Tintoretto notices the Chatot trying to drag a Wigglytuff.
As he slowly approaches the Chatot, it becomes more and more scared. Is he a cop?
"Hello fine Birf, my name is Tintoretto. Have you seen any strange behavior around here?"
"I tried my best to ask a few clerks, though they only cried."
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>>5403566
Vee is strolling through sneakily in hopes of helping anywhere he can. He spots Wigglytuff and Chatot, the Kecleon bros being terrible businessmons, and the TM cart. He wants to see who runs it, and gets a bit closer to investigate.
>There's a snazzy TM selling cart with a couple of reptilian pokemon running it?
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>>5403566
>>5403570
>Kecleon Bros!
Poli tags along with Kaku to see if there's anything he might want to buy or sell.
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>>5403571
>Chatot is trying to drag Wigglytuff away somewhere...
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>>5403566
>TM Cart!
"Whoah, the town was wrecked alright!"
Stern's eating some food.
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>>5403566
>Chatot is trying to drag Wigglytuff away somewhere...
Maroon approaches the pair with a big grin. "Hello, Chatot. Wigglytuff. It's been forever since we've last saw you- how has it been?"
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>>5403566
>Team Tasty looks free to chat
Out of curiosity, Mistral goes to investigate this strange team and its strange name. He looks around, a small smile on his face from seeing the recovery of the town. Soon, maybe things could go back to normal...
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>>5403566
>Chatot is trying to drag Wigglytuff away somewhere...

Citrine slides onto the scene.

"Hey, guys. What's going on? News on what happened to that Team Skull from... well, you know when, of course."
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>>5403571
Chatot hesitates to respond between his labored breaths and his tugs on the unstoppable force of nature before him. "The only one... urk! Acting truly strange!... is the guildmaster!! If you want creeps though, one of the exploration teams..." you can feel his air quotes around the phrase exploration team, "is too busy sulking to help around. I'm sure they could use company... or a kick in the rear-urk!"
>>5403568
>>5403569
Wigglytuff is completely ignoring Chatot, running in place in the direction of the Kecleon Bros. Chatot spares you a wave, immediately giving Wigglytuff a solid five feet without his attention. "G-guildmaster, please! we have so many more important things to be d-doing!"
"Hiya friends!"
>>5403570
The line is rather long! When you get to the front, you're greeted...
"Good travels, valued customer~! We may not look like much now, but things are looking up for our whole community! How can we help you celebrate, hmm~?"
Instead of the usual orbs, TMs, and seeds they like to peddle, Their stand is covered in numerous beverages. No price tags, either. Take one!
>Apple Tea
>Apple Broth?
>Apple juice
>Perfect Apple Cider
>Wonder gummi smoothie
>Flapple
>>5403572
>>5403576
An Inteleon and a Salazzle are nodding and writhing to the tones of a nearby Kricketune. Inteleon rolls a wrist before pointing at you with a pose.
"...Motion is an expression of life. Nurture yours, and show it off."
>Pokemon Accessories - 9,000P
>TM Rock Tomb - 1,000P
>TM Grass Knot - 1,000P
>TM Dragon Tail - 1,000P
>TM Sunny Day - 1,000P
>TM Superpower - 1,000P
>TM Rock Smash - 1,000P
>Tutor Moves - 2,000P
>Oranguru Statue - 1,400P
>>5403581
Hmm. Wurmple has evolved into Silcoon, it looks like! He nods towards you. Swellow turns to greet you. "Welcome! Are you here to help out? There's a lot of moving and fighting to do...wait, have we met before?"
>>5403577
>>5403583
Maroon and Citrine roll in. "Hiya, friends! There are!! Perfect Apples afoot! That's what's going on! And things are totally awesome, too! That big guy just got up and left after talking to a whole buncha flying pokemon, and then Town stopped being a mystery dungeon! It's great!" Wigglytuff lunges, despite being a good 30 feet away from the apple stand, landing on his face. Chatot drags him back. "Hnnng! It's... more than a little confusing, though. We feel pretty out of the loop, so to speak... Ah, Skull. They're supposed to be cleaning up town," He points towards where he directed Tinto," but I suppose having a home again just isn't motivation enough!" He barks.
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>>5403598
>>Flapple
"I'll take... hey, it's you little guy! Everything going well, I hope?"
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>>5403598
"...maybe? What's it to you?" He blinks. "Well, uh, I mean I could. Never been too good with hauling things around though, I'll admit. Wait. Fighting?"
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>>5403598
Maroon moves towards Wigglytuff's side and places a paw on his shoulder. "Hey, how about I get you some Perfect Apples while you talk to my friends?" he offers, moving to get something to drink.
>Maroon gets the Perfect Apple Cider for Wigglytuff and the Wonder Gummy Smoothie for himself.
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>>5403598
>Charles stares at the opposing forces of the Guildmaster and Chatot for a moment
"Wigglytuff, is there anything I can get for you so you can help Chatot? It seems like he's got something important that needs doing."
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>>5403598
"Oh, do you, uh, need a rundown...? Of... Everything? I'd be happy to help."

"And, uh, community service? That's fair! Good idea. So long as they do it."
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>>5403598
Yeah, we had to do some seriously crazy things, utter nightmare. But anyway, it's all back to normal now, so that's good progress, right?
>Sable just likes talking to Chatot and Wigglytuff
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Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>5403598
*Ymir vibes*
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>>5403609
"Hey! I was here first..." Poli pouts.
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Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>5403598
>>5403614
>Charles feels the uncertain vibes and tries to help counteract them!
>Charles vibes
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>>5403598
"Hm, I'll get... Superpower please!"
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>>5403598
Vee is reminded of someone when he hears Inteleon's odd, dramatic words.
"I guess I should, but an Eevee like me doesn't learn many cool moves... I've chosen to do as much with what I have as I can."
He browses the stock with interest, yet disappointment at his inability to use it.
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>>5403598
"Yes, yes, serene! You were a person truly talking too!" Tintoretto then kisses one of its feathers and motions PoiPole to keep shaking Purple while he looks into these "explorers."
The minute he disappeared from PoiPole's view they stop and apologize to Green and Purple.
As Tintoretto descended into the darkest corners of Treasure Town, looking for a group of pokemon that best fitted Chatot's description, he wondered, assured, beliving, dreaming dreams no pokemon could ever dared to dream before.
"Whomst've be of these people?" Tintoretto wondered.
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"That big pink pokemon nursed me after I fell at your place. I'm all healthy now, but I never want to see a plate of eggs ever again... but you guys are heroes! I never thought such a big and scary pokemon could lose a fight! I wanna be just like you guys!" He spins around in a feeble attempt at a darkest lariat, bumping into the drink he has. He can't even knock it over, instead falling down himself. Guess he can't lift it.
>>5403608
"A coupla hungry ferals are still hanging around Treasure Town even after it turned back to normal. A lot of pokemon have personal effects in there or refuse to move a mile over-" He rolls his eyes."so there's a lot to do in the ruins." Silcoon speaks up, "W-we're trying to resettle and rebuild, but I don't know if there's anything we can do about Sharpedo Bluff. It's a real shame, it was so pretty, and I could train and eat there..."
>>5403609
>>5403610
"Need!... Perfect!... App-ooh, thanks!" He swipes the cup from maroon and downs it in a flash. Alright! Back to work! We hafta figure out what happened to Treasure Town, and why Regiwhatsit attacked!" He pumps two nubs skyward in excitement. Chatot is a lot calmer. "We have no leads if nobody can get into the Sea of Time..."
>>5403611
>>5403612
"That would be wonderful! Have a seat-" He coughs, looking at Citrine, "-err, get comfy. We've got a lot to cover, I assume."
>>5403614
Ymir trips over! What's that on the ground? It's... an egg?
>>5403636
Salazzle juggles a few items with your money before finding the disc and underhanding it to you.
>>5403638
Chatot points to a distant unassuming corner, around which is a Skuntank, Zubat, and Koffing, all shackled together, to varying degrees of efficiency. They're moping pretty hard.
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>>5403659
>Sable takes a seat near the two 'mons
So, where should we begin?
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>>5403659
>>5403661
>Charles takes a seat beside Sable
"Yes, ask away!"
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>>5403659
Citrine cannot sit down. He stands.

>>5403661
>>5403663
"I could just... show them the Vs. Recorder. But storytelling is also fun!"
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>>5403659
*Ymir sits next to Charles now with egg.*
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>>5403659
Vee catches the disc. "What's this..?" He inspects it curiously.
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>>5403659
"Oh. Well, I'm better at fighting those off than helping with having things pushed around. I'd be more than happy to assist in that regard," he responds, nodding. "Just point me to where I need to go."

He thinks about Sharpedo Bluff. "It is a shame. I don't think I've ever seen anything else like it. But it's not entirely gone, is it?"
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Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>5403659
Tintoretto approaches the group of three trying his best to make a best first impression making his best effort to not look like an insane pokemon who doesn't want to kill everyone but rather an intelligent philosopher. Philosophy... Philosophy... PHIL LOTS OFY... It has a nice ring to it, Tintoretto loves the word so much that it'll be as remembered as Maroon's "punk."
Where the hell did it come from?
Doesn't matter, first impressions are key to making a long lasting relationship, information about anything going on around here, and maybe he'll gain a new best friend from this exchange.
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>>5403667
Then he'd only get half of the story though.
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>>5403659
Maroon sits down behind them and offers his cup of Wonder Gummi Slushy to Poli. "Sorry- want some?"
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>>5403659
>>5403681
Poli snatches it, suddenly reverting from his about-to-cry quivering gaze to his usual, vacant smile... "You shouldn't cut people in line, silly!"
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>>5403659
Kaku lifts the little lizard back on his...feet? "Heh! That's good kid, I see you got potential! And Wiggly is always taking rookies in his guild." Kaku looks back at the line, and picks up some Apple Broth. "I should probably get out of the way now... But also, you might need one of these!" Kaku puts one of Deuce's patented Bamboo Straws in Flapple's drink. "Have a good day!"
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>>5403676
"For that last bit with Dialga, yes. Everything else, not really...? Charles, what do you think?"
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>>5403683
Maroon frowns, but shrugs. He did cut in line after all.
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>>5403691
"Well, I feel a bit of both? Hearing and seeing are good."
>Charles takes out his own Vs. Recorder
"Both sides of our climactic battle with the Lord of Time!"
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>>5403691
>>5403706
"I forgot you had one too! Although we should probably get to the other stuff first. You have video of when PZ sent us back, right? I mean, I can do that one, but for the battles we could totally show them two perspectives."
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>>5403708
>Charles starts browsing through the videos until he finds it
"I believe so...Ah! Here it is!"
>He turns the screen for all to view.
>It shows their journey as PZ takes them though time!
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>>5403714
"Beat me to it! Okay, so I have no idea how the time travel device worked," he says to Chatot and Wigglytuff. "It just definitely needed a whole ton of diamonds."
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>>5403684
>>5403659
>Also, Kaku sells one Star Piece to the keks
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>>5403661
>>5403663
>>5403667
"Hmmm..." Wigglytuff looks around to make sure there aren't any eavesdroppers. "Lapras should've been able to make it to the Hidden Land no problem. What stopped her?"
>>5403668
Ymir, this egg leaves a very strong impression on you. What are you thinking about right now?
>>5403669
Salazzle does a little jig before deftly curling around Inteleon, like a tango in which one partner is completely weightless. Inteleon, for his dancing, suddenly goes slack in the neck after leaning back. "...You messed up." Salazzle falls over.
"Sorry, sorry, darling. My bad. That was meant for the Tepig next to you. Why don't you take one of these and forget this ever happened, hmm?"
>Normal gem
>Ground gem
>Water gem
...Just for a wrong handoff?
>>5403674
"Partly. Some of it's stuck in the ground more inland, sideways, the rest is too mixed in with rest of the land to find. The bluff itself is now just a regular cliff face, It stings to look at. Everyone's trying to brainstorm ideas to see if we can turn what's left of it into a centerpiece or something, but it's hard to get a feel for what we can do with it if we're getting attacked every other minute. Anyway, just walk around the ruins for a bit, and you'll find some ferals looking for trouble. Our ability to contribute has gone done a bit since..." Swellow looks at his partner, Silcoon. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I'll evolve soon! Please don't ea-"
Swellow holds up a wing. He looks ready to cry.
>>5403675
"Chaw-? Hey, boys, we've got company. Surely you ain't here to preach to a few criminals about reform, are ya?" There's a bitter bite in Skuntank's voice.
>>5403694
>>5403683
Wow, Maroon and Poli, this drink smells... heavenly. Near exactly like the one Arceus offered to everyone, even. Is a wonder gummi all it takes, or is there a master barista in town?
The kecleons happily take the gem in exchange for 2,000P.
>>5403708
>>5403714
Chatot squawks in alarm. "Two Dialgas?! And what are these two huge creatures at the end?! They look terrifying!"
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>>5403725
"Oh!" He gives her the TM back and looks upon the three gems. "Hm." The Normal Gem looks most appealing, but... "I'll take this one." He chooses the Water Gem. "I've got a good feeling about it. Thanks!"
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>>5403725
"What a weird egg. Guess I'll hold on to it..."
*It is a very strange egg*
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>>5403725
Poli sips it as though nothing happened, precisely once, then hands it back to Maroon and wordlessly turns around to the TM shop. He doesn't say anything, but he stares at the Oranguru statue.
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>>5403725
"Ciao my fellow citizens. The gods named me Tintoretto!"
He goes on to mention the exact location of the HQ of Lost Hope.
"And no, Heith no beith hir to refirm, rather I am currently looking into suspicious character such as demons. Are you at all interestedededed? Perhaps a fee mell?"
He goes on to say mumbo jumbo.
"Sorry, I was making up words. I LOVE IT!!"
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>>5403725
Things were volatile, and I think we had to go through time to get where we needed to go anyway.
>to Chatot
There should be three, there's Palkia, Giratina, and Arceus. Oh, there's also Mewtwo, he was there as well. but he's not a huge.
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>>5403725
>>5403739
"The Creation Pokemon, I've heard them called. Right? Except Mewtwo. Again."
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>>5403725
Kaku sees his pals rewatching the Dialga boss fight and he wants to be included.
"Oh hey, I never got to see this side of the fight! You guys were way better at it..."
>>5403734
"Ymir, did you lay this egg?!"
>rolling to identify egg(+2 Trainer Knowledge)
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>>5403725
"I'd say to carve a canal and give the thing some water. A Sharpedo cresting the water won't look so bad." Mistral holds his words. "Should... I come back later?"
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>>5403741
"Nah I tripped over it. Somebody must've lost it."
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>>5403725
"Mmm~ Instant ramen broth..." Maroon hums as he sips on his drink.
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>>5403734
There are now two eggs.
>>5403735
Poli feels as though his next action might have a significantly higher success rate. He's at the TM shop now...
>>5403738
Whoops, he's a Weezing now. Zubat makes an odd clicking, buzzing sound in response to Tinto's ramblings about locations, before silently handing him a toxic orb. Skuntank however, looks plain confused. "...What's a demon? Chaw-haw, if you want suspicious, there was a big monster in town a while back looking for humans. He was big enough to stomp down buildings!...You don't wanna talk to him, though..." He shudders, though whether it's from remembering the attack or being unnerved by Tinto is unclear.
>>5403732
Vee receives a "You're Welcome", but a dark cloud of failure and misery visibly hangs over Inteleon and Salazzle.
>>5403738
>>5403739
"And they fit into all of this... how?" They're so fast! And some of them are popping around instantly!" From Citrine's perspective, There's a Dialga jumpscare and Arceus blinking away from those trying to touch him.
>>5403741
Your expert trainer knowledge tells you that this looks like the egg of... no pokemon. Not that you can't tell what species it should belong to, it doesn't belong to any species. It's... ah, charmingly green?

There are now three eggs.
He hugs his quivering partner. "Don't worry about us. We're working some things out. I would neve- hey, wait a minute! That could work out beautifully! I'll pass a memo along. Go ahead and get to beating back those pokemon, or just enjoy the cheer. Treasure Town is coming back, y'know?"
>>5403754
based
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>>5403759
"Kaku, we're about to have a problem. The eggs are multiplying!"
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>>5403759
"Dialga stopped time to come hit me directly, and Arceus just... Created everything, I guess. He could probably dodge five million unique ways."

"Arceus just wanted a full wipe of the world because of all the messes. The big ones humans are sent to fix. We had to convince him to stop via our own willpower and ideals...? It's all a little hazy."
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>>5403759
"What's with the statue of the cool wizard?" Poli asks out loud, pointing at the statue once more.
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Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>5403759
>>5403764
"Uh-oh... This is getting out of hand, now theres three of them! I'm not sure if this is actually an egg..."
>Kaku Spirit Breaks an "Egg"
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>>5403759
As Mistral does not receive a response, he reads the room and leaves, sidling off to go do something else.
>There's a snazzy TM selling cart with a couple of reptilian pokemon running it?

He decides to check out the cart for any new things he might be able to add to his repertoire, as it's the nearest and most eye-catching thing here. "Hopefully they have something..."
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>>5403759
>>5403766
That's pretty much it. There'll be other things that we'll all need to do, but that's for another time. For now, I'd say we should enjoy the time we bought.
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>>5403759
"Good..."
Tintoretto does a 180 and decides to have a long conversation with the three pokemon about who they are, what their dreams are, and their names. Is he just doing this to rope one of these guys into it or is he like Janus?
"Soup tell me, who is this monster? WILL IT LOVE TO OBEY MY EVERY COMMAND?"
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>>5403759
Vee stashes away the Gem and looks around some more in the meantime.
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>>5403771
Chatot is stunned to silence. Wigglytuff holds a blank smile, but he has the wherewithal to close his mouth. "It's important not to miss the trees for the forest, too..."
After a few moments of awkwardness, Chatot rests on a stool and leans back. "This is a little... world altering... that's... a lot...

Do you know how this Arceus... feels?"
>>5403770
"The statue unlocks your mind's eye, revealing techniques rumored to be devised by humans. Occasionally, it channels the essence of these techniques through itself, drawing in meteors, acidifying liquids, and burning those who experience good luck." His movements are now much slower, more measured. He appraises you for a moment...
"You would not be able to learn any of the techniques this statue divines, but perhaps its ambient effects may interest you."
Salazzle looks down. "It also makes a decent paperweight."
>>5403771
A black shell of nothingness rises from the egg and fades into the air. You're not sure if that's good... You notice that the eggs still appearing are only surrounding you and Ymir.
>>5403776
Aside from the TMs there're a pair of Glaceon bangs for sale. Not only are they pretty fashionable, but perhaps they could be used to learn freeze-dry.
You feel the Oranguru statue would call out to you... but you already know triple axel.
>>5403777
I can't imagine it'd get more dire than the planet's paralysis, or Temporal Tower's collapse. Let us know if you need anything in the future!" He's doing a shockingly good job of holding it together which... still isn't great."
"Or, if you can still reach them. Can you?" Wigglytuff cuts in.
>>5403778
"Meh-heh. Maybe if you can get a hold of those freaky eyeball pokemon he talks to." Zubat and Skuntank are a little too creeped out be receptive, but maybe Weezing is feeling ambitious.
>>5403779
Rolling for veeism
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>>5403792
"Woah. That's honestly kinda weird to see. Where'd these come from?" Mistral says, pointing at the bangs. "And how much could I get them for?"
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>>5403792
"I DO need more wizard statues..." Poli concludes. "How much for it again? 1,400P?" He's already counting change.
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>>5403792
"Freaky eyeball... are you referring to the Thrones that guard the throne of GoOd?"
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>>5403792
>>5403796
"Oh, hey Mistral! What are you looking at?" Vee looks at the Glaceon Bangs. "Oh, those are cool. You could probably pass as a Glaceon." He is clueless.
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>>5403792
"What. WHAT. How, when, why... Okay this is way past weird, I'm out of here."
>Kaku Absconds
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>>5403792
>to Chatot
Who can say how Arceus feels? I mean, if something you made kept getting messed with, you'd probably be upset, right? I think Arceus is kinda upset with how weird things keep happening. He promised that he wouldn't try resetting the world again though, so I think he's trusting us all to make things right by ourselves.
I'll let you know if something new happens, of course.
>to Wiggles
No, our transport got ruined and we only got back because Arceus wanted us to. That and I'm not sure Dialga wants us back anytime soon.
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>>5403792
>>5403799
Weezing is pretty miffed about getting KOed and turned in by Citrine. An ill conceived revenge quest is all that's on his mind.
"Little guy, you've got yourself a fan, meh-heh-heh. make that monster pay! He tries to float back to joing Tinto, before remembering his societal dues. He whispers the location of a secret stash to Tinto.
Zubat slaps him. "Keh-ke-?!?! You idiot! That's ours! Don't go handing out our good stuff!"
Skuntank scoffs. "You'd be in a throne alright. Trying to control that thing'd be insane, though! I'm chortling just thinking about it! Chaw-haw-haw!"
>>5403797
"Yes." As Salazzle hands Poli the statue, all the grass around him dies. Steel roller?
>>5403801
>>5403796
Inteleon crosses his arms. "Some of them are donations, others come from Swap Cauldrons and treasure boxes in mystery dungeons. We heard there was one in the guild nearby, but..." He gestures toward the ruins. He coughs, and clenches his throat.
>>5403803
Kaku hears a crunch under his footfalls. Looking down, it's another egg.

There are now two eggs in each of his arms. Ymir is completely surrounded by eggs.
>>5403806
"That's... relieving...somewhat." He mutters something about not sleeping tonight. Wigglytuff is a little disappointed- "Aww, it would've been nice to talk to them about life. It sounds like everyone has things to learn, even Dialga! Well, nothing for it. Nothing to do but make the best of it! Yoom-Tah~!
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>>5403813
"Wow! It's cursed! This is awesome." Poli happily takes the statue and starts skipping around with it. After a few seconds, he addresses Inteleon next.
"I have a cauldron! I don't think I can swap stuff with it, though..."
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>>5403813
"I figured it had something to do about that. Donations, though? Hm. So, uh, how much?" Mistral asks. "And how's the whole gig stuff going for you, by the way?"
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>>5403813
"This is WAY TOO MANY EGGS!"
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>>5403813
"I think it's best if we steer faaar away from time travel. Face whatever we've got to, since I suppose Arceus warned us. Whatever's gonna happen next, we need to be careful of."

Citrine thinks uncomfortably about the darkness group.
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>>5403813
That reminds me, Wigglytuff. There used to be a saying from those who worshipped Arceus.
"All lives touch other lives to create something anew and alive"
I believe that as long as we're all trying to make the best of things, then everything will work out for the best. What do you think?
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>>5403813
"AH!" Kaku instantly drops the eggs.
>>5403821
"YMIR!"
>Kaku Lariats the eggs away and grabs Ymir before running away!
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>>5403813
"Yeah, it'll be so serene! I'll be so powerful that I can become like uh... someone cool."
Tintoretto then attempts to poorly impersonate their gang's laughs.
"Anyou, I'm going to that stufff. I'll try heeling to your vengeace or something. That guy was a bit of a dork."
Tintoretto then heads on his way to his secret stash, thinking it would finally give him the advantage of finally reading Lolly's Lolis.
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>>5403815
Inteleon tries to say something, but his voice gives out partway through. Salazzle takes over for him. "We've heard of a ritual that can create swap cauldrons. It's rather inconvenient, though..."
>>5403820
Salazzle is holding a small piece of glass to appraise her reflection. "It's coming along wonderfully!...mostly. Kommo-o is insistent on practicing on his own, so whatever he's planning, we'll have to improvise to make it look goo-" She looks up, seeing Mistral, and makes a hand motion not unlike what one would use to snap close a personal mirror. Being a single piece of glass instead, it shatters in her hands. "You." She spits. "I don't make nice with prettyboys. Not anymore!"
>>5403821
>>5403827
Kaku's lucky egg shines for a moment. Its light deteriorates one of the eggs!... 5 more spawn, in his inventory.
Kaku and Ymir make their eggscape!
>>5403823
Wigglytuff turns around in a flash. "Woah! You can change time in there? (nope!)
>>5403826
"It sounds great! We have to make the best of our world, any other way to live... just wouldn't be fun!" He pokes Chatot. "Anew and alive, it's a fancy way of explaining friends~!"
>>5403829
Skuntank and Zubat are confused. "Did... did we just get smooth talked? Did we just get conned?"
Weezing relaxes. "Meh-heh-heh. Depends on how you feeeeel..."
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Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>5403847
Vee investigates some of the more peculiar items for sale, seeing that the TMs won't be of use. He scavenges through whatever he can in hopes of finding something interesting.
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>>5403847
"Ooh! I love rituals!" Poli claps. He drops his smile when Salazzle comments on 'prettyboys' though.
"Aw... Why don't you wanna be nice to us?" How... confident, that Poli considers himself just as much of a 'prettyboy' as Mistral.
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>>5403847
>Sable smiles!
I couldn't agree more!
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Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>5403847
"GAH! Make it STOP!" Kaku Spirit Breaks and Lucky Eggs any eggs he sees with Ymir on his back. This isn't working he thinks as he looks around... "C'mon, something here has got to help-AHAH!"
>>5403850
"HEY VEE!" Kaku picks up the thieving cancer-dog. "Wish these Eggs away, like, right now!"
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Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>5403857
"Uhh go away!" Vee hates eggs.
Vee makes a Wish.

Second action roll..?
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>>5403847
>>5403852
"I, uh, don't understand." He looks to Poli as if searching for some form of comprehension before turning back to face the irate Salazzle. "Would that mean a 'no' for the sale, then?"

He gestures down to the Glaceon bangs.
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>>5403847
If you look closely, Astor is there!
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>>5403852
Salazzle goes on an inelegant, borderline incomprehensible tirade about a seething hatred for male Ninetales, Typhlosion (?), and 'ruining the nature of appeal' for minutes on end, for which a crowd of onlookers couldn't possibly have sufficient context to to make sense of. This lady's psycho.
"I better not see you during our performance! I'm not afraid to burn the hypotenuse! Our moment will be PERFECT." At the end...
>>5403850
For Vee, there's a stylish full-ring of zigzagoon quills (flail?), a mienshao whisker (detect?), and a pansear tuft (natural gift?)
>>5403855
"Yoom-Tah! I'm glad you agree!" Wigglytuff reaches behind himself, and Chatot only has enough time to sigh in resignation and recognition when Wigglytuff throws confetti all over everyone. He offers Sable a big apple.
"Oh, right! You're a Sableye!" He sticks a pebble from the ground into the skin.
>>5403860
Inteleon quickly and silently writes a sign for the bangs. '7,000P. Terribly sorry.' A 2,000P markdown?
His scope eyelid is on, and he's quivering from embarassment. He looks almost purple.
>>5403859
3 eggs disappear!
Vee's perspective shifts upward by a foot...
Vee is now standing on an egg.
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>>5403862
Hi astor
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>>5403871
"Hey weird wizard lady, did you... say Typhlosion? I happen to know one..." Poli plots evilly.
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>>5403871
Oh, thank you very much!
>Sable begins snackin' with his friends
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Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>5403871
"Oh for fu-What even, I'm running out of ideas!"
>Kaku uses Metronome, that he conveniently relearned in a second!
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>>5403871
Vee looks at the Pansear Tuft with interest, sensing an odd feeling from it.
"Huh..." He turns his head to the clerks. "How much for this?"

He then notices he is standing on egg.
He violently flips back as if he were a cat spotting a cucumber in the corner of its vision.
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Several offscreen purchases and eggressions later, the guild takes their leave from the newly reforming Treasure Town, (mostly) without incident. It takes some therapeutic mutual brooding and plotting over Poli and Salazzle's hatred of Typhlosion to get Mistral home unaccosted, however...

Next session's tuesday the 21st, 6:30 PM CST.



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