Quote:Despite the headstart and the boundless energy all children seem to posses it was trival for you to catch up and scoop her up before she ran into REAL danger. Not that she made it easy, what with her wriggling like a Wurmple and repeatedly kicking you in the shins. Ow.

"Let go, meanie! Daddy will cast bad spells if you don't!"

From there its relatively easy to get her to a life guard and dump the sugary brat off with them to watch, if you want to be done with this ASAP. However, that comment of hers....given all the frankly magical malarky happening you wouldn't put it past you for Fate to throw you another curve ball if you can't resolve things personally. Hm...

(05-28-2025, 08:53 AM)Spiritmon Wrote: Oz decided to go along together. She is curious to see what this mysterious person is.

And oh boy she wish her ears was prepared.

"EEK!" Was the only thing Oz could muster before the girl shout. She massage her ears. That name, Nemona, she remember that name from Seddi story. Huh. Small world.

She had returned Dite and her other sisters to their Pokeballs, with the only exception be Glinda, always vigilant and keeping a eye on her sister. Oz is very quiet and let Seddi do the talk.

(05-28-2025, 10:14 AM)Mikaruge108 Wrote: Darren will stick around to explain things to her dad; he doesn't need any long-term repercussions for a good deed. (if it would be a separate encounter, can happen off-screen or as a minor encounter)

(05-26-2025, 01:29 PM)Lord Windos Wrote: The officials were even more confused at first by your first alternative request...until you released your very friendly and forceful chimera to show them off, who looked at all the funny people and let out a trill of "wwWwwVVrrrm?"

Some were still confused, but a few stiffened as the glowing nature of your lox hinted at something that triggered all SORTS of alarm bells in their stuffy little heads. A few tests were done to confirm their suspicions, and after that point the lead official elected to speak/deal with you was looking rather pale, sweaty, and very, very befuddled as they said:

"Ah....Sir Bernhard....may I ask why you have a Nuclear Type Pokemon of unknown origin? Not that we don't trust you can take care of it, of course! A Scimitar of your standing and power should easily be able to  tame or use such a...uh....radical creature! We just want to know for safety and public concern, of course. You of all should understand how a....power like this Pokemon possesses can be quite, uh....dangerous if not properly handled, yes?"

Well shit. ??? Revealed - > Nuclear Type! Umbrelong Confirmed to be a Stable Nuclear Mon!

Once you assunged their fears and told them (or not and just said you have already 'dealt with' the matter, as befitting a Scimitar), the officials are quick to huddle together, rapidly discussing what could be given to further refine the vulpizard's Power without potentially causing problems until one man suggested something that got the others to pause....before everyone nodded in agreement.

Some calls were made, and a few minutes later, off the stage and in a very private and guarded area in City Hall the Speaker handed you a small but good-sized metal box. One, you recognized, was lined with lead.

"For you and your Umbrelong, Sir Bernhard. This should be more than sufficient in empowering and further befriending it."

Opening the box revealed a bright sky blue gem stone that shined radiantly in the light. Literally: it was glowing a blue remarkably akin to the same glow emitted by your newest companion, and you could feel the caustic, near Corruptive nature of the power it Held.

Nox, if they were still out, would stand straight up on its hind legs the moment the jewel was revealed, eyeing it with rapt fascination - *Yoink!* and promptly took it for herself/themselves, chittering/humming in pure delight before winding its/her way up your side to nuzzle your face in sincere, joyful thanks for such a invaluable Treasure.

[b]Radiant Topaz Obtained, and promptly Equipped by Nox. Effect: + 1 to ALL Attributes; + 1 to a Skill Tree Specialties of Its/Her Choice (Choose at Day Start - Currently Contest); + 1 Damage Dice to Nuclear Type Moves. Automatically and irrevocably Corrupts most Normal Mons, and Radiation Poisons all but Steel, Ghost, and Dragon Types otherwise.

For a Stable Nuclear Mon, however, it actually acts in reverse, absorbing the radioactive energy they emit and eliminating the risk of their Nuclear Energy Corrupting/sickening others; said energy is then stored and refined in the gemstone to Channel its power back into its Holder (Feedback Loop!). A portion of said Energy can later possibly be Extracted and used by a competent Scientist or Magi....if they are brave and Skilled enough to do so without consequences. [/b].

+ 2 Happiness and + 1 Loyalty for Nox! They/she are VERY pleased with your gift, if their/her public display of affection was any indication....

Quote:A portion of said Energy can later possibly be Extracted and used by a competent Scientist or Magi....if they are brave and Skilled enough to do so without consequences. 

Quote:Most would consider dating and courting Morgana to be pretty insane , dear…

(05-26-2025, 01:29 PM)Lord Windos Wrote: You get a mirthful chuckle as 'your' Lady set you gently on the ground after the hug, simply shaking her head and gracing you with a most indulgent smile that had shivers racing down your spine.

That moment was promptly ruined by your question, but your swift and timely save caused them to visibly perk up as she cupped your face and planted a kiss on your forehead.

"Most blessed and beneficent are thee, my sweet, silly-nilly man. Yes....let us not talk about that. At least....not for some time yet to come."

And she figuratively and literally had you in the palm of her hand, like a turtledove chocolate she so happened to pluck from a box of confections.

"Indeed and correct, yes and yes my more than good man. Tired and...vexed though I am by....recent matters and tidings, I can hardly afford or accord missing spending a wine-fine moment with you, during these most momentous, fabulous festivities, hmm? Te he he ~ .... "

Morgana isn't that interested in what Bayhama normally has to offer - otherwise she'd have dragged you here more frequently in your past 'outings' - but the mention of the Grand Orchestra does seem most pleasing to her. 

....There is, of course, the alternative option of simply spending your time with her in a more, ah, intimiate manner....if your brave enough to do so while she's a bit weary and emotional. Times like this make the Fairy Queen more temptuous and Wild, as her self control seems more want to slip, but that just makes it all the more thrilling, eh Romeo?

Which will it be?

(05-28-2025, 10:40 AM)Spiritmon Wrote: She still massaging her ears. "A warning next time would be good. Ayi ayi ayi..."

Oz look at the call with Nemona and make a brief greeting.

"Nice to meet you Miss Nemona. Seddi told me a bit about you with highest regard. It's a honor. I Oz, medic and healer in training." Oz gave a little bow of respect towards Seddi rival. It should feel cool in have such strong trainer as it's rival.

(05-28-2025, 08:24 AM)Dragonstrike Wrote: Sure, Oz can come along if she likes (@Spiritmon)!  Yeah, it's a work call, but Oz is just as much a part of this as Seddi is.  Their gemstones are proof enough of that.  He would instruct Oz to let him do most of the talking if she decides to come along, but other than that, no requirements.

Seddi gives his rival a small smile.  "Good to see ya too, Nemona.  Lucky you, contactin' the very establishment I just so happened to be visitin' this mornin'."

Goodra is out along with Ceruledge, and the Dragon is very happily waving at the Elite 4 member!

Now then, down to business.  "The good news is that things are goin' smoothly enough that the festival that started today is runnin' without a hitch so far.  There were a few incidents durin' the runup, but things seem to have mostly settled down for now."

(05-28-2025, 10:06 AM)Redstone Wrote: Looks like this guy wasn't invoived with the camp, that was good. Feeling inspired by the mood, even if he couldn't get drunk, it was time to share. They were even after all = ) .

''Sharing stories of revenge here are we, well I have one too. Only it ended up the other way around, interested in hearing it fellas?''

If so he'd give a loose retelling of his heist on the camp, deliberately avoiding to name the target gang and focusing on Lani kicking ass as to not embarass the guy in front of an audience.

(if she wants to come out and show off/recieve praise he'd encourage it)

(05-28-2025, 01:46 PM)Lord Windos Wrote:

Spoiler

The down-low champion simply beams down upon you, uncaring (or not noticing, you think) about the slight panic her sheer existence causes. 'The Nemona Flight' was a common enough response of people trying to get away from being challenged or befriended by the overly competitive and enthusiastic woman, so your own surprise hardly phase them or Seddi.

"Nice to meet you, Oz! Be sure to keep the cowboy nice and patched up, 'cause I want him in condition when we have another battle! Think you'll be able to handle my A Team after all is said and done, Seddi?!"

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The other big champ of Paldea then focused ALL her energy and attention on you - a most Intimidating prospect, for anyone else not familiar with the battle hungry maniac like you.

"Hell yeah it is! Maybe my own luck is starting to rub off ya, if you seem to be in the right place and time for the fun or not-so-fun stuff."

'Fortune's Favor/Fortune's Folly' (Said by goodies and baddies, respectively) is one of her many titles, as he propensity to get dragged into all  sorts of situations and resolve them in her characteristic style (PASSION!) is infamously famous round the World!

Your brief assessment of the situation seemed to sap a bit of life out of the woman, though, as her grin dimmed to a mere look of concentrated concern as she listened.

"....Ah darn it, I was afraid of that."

She crosses her arms, looking pensive.

"Seddi, don't go spreading this around, but based on everything we've been hearing from the Doc, our own investigations, and my Gut Instinct....things are only going to get spicier from here. And not the good kind, but the Inferno Hot, get the Deluxe Miltank Milk kind of HOT."


*Sighs*

"...Prez didn't want to let you know this - try to keep it from you to make it easier to convince you to Fly on out of there - but...I got a different perspective on things. Much as she doesn't like it, you need to be there. Not for the world - though certainly we appreciate it! - but for you.  You get me, right?"

The thrill of danger, of adventure and purpose most grand, a challenge unlike anything ever before that pushes you to the very limit and beyond ... yeah, you get her.

"*Sighs*  Well, let's hear it. What are the things you're trying to keep like a Shuppet in the toybox? 'Cause we all know you like to keep your cards close to your chest and never lay them out straight until you got whatever it is dead to rights. That right, Seddi?"

(05-28-2025, 03:25 PM)Dragonstrike Wrote:

(05-28-2025, 01:46 PM)Lord Windos Wrote:

Spoiler

The down-low champion simply beams down upon you, uncaring (or not noticing, you think) about the slight panic her sheer existence causes. 'The Nemona Flight' was a common enough response of people trying to get away from being challenged or befriended by the overly competitive and enthusiastic woman, so your own surprise hardly phase them or Seddi.

"Nice to meet you, Oz! Be sure to keep the cowboy nice and patched up, 'cause I want him in condition when we have another battle! Think you'll be able to handle my A Team after all is said and done, Seddi?!"

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The other big champ of Paldea then focused ALL her energy and attention on you - a most Intimidating prospect, for anyone else not familiar with the battle hungry maniac like you.

"Hell yeah it is! Maybe my own luck is starting to rub off ya, if you seem to be in the right place and time for the fun or not-so-fun stuff."

'Fortune's Favor/Fortune's Folly' (Said by goodies and baddies, respectively) is one of her many titles, as he propensity to get dragged into all  sorts of situations and resolve them in her characteristic style (PASSION!) is infamously famous round the World!

Your brief assessment of the situation seemed to sap a bit of life out of the woman, though, as her grin dimmed to a mere look of concentrated concern as she listened.

"....Ah darn it, I was afraid of that."

She crosses her arms, looking pensive.

"Seddi, don't go spreading this around, but based on everything we've been hearing from the Doc, our own investigations, and my Gut Instinct....things are only going to get spicier from here. And not the good kind, but the Inferno Hot, get the Deluxe Miltank Milk kind of HOT."


*Sighs*

"...Prez didn't want to let you know this - try to keep it from you to make it easier to convince you to Fly on out of there - but...I got a different perspective on things. Much as she doesn't like it, you need to be there. Not for the world - though certainly we appreciate it! - but for you.  You get me, right?"

The thrill of danger, of adventure and purpose most grand, a challenge unlike anything ever before that pushes you to the very limit and beyond ... yeah, you get her.

"*Sighs*  Well, let's hear it. What are the things you're trying to keep like a Shuppet in the toybox? 'Cause we all know you like to keep your cards close to your chest and never lay them out straight until you got whatever it is dead to rights. That right, Seddi?"

 
"Maybe I'll be able to take ya on at your best when I'm finished here.  We'll see.  Still gotta work on toughenin' up the gang a little.  We're good, but not quite Champion class good yet."

A rather relevant point for entirely different reasons, but that can be tackled in a little bit.

Her personal assessment of the situation gets a thoughtful nod from the cowboy.  "About lines up with my own thoughts on the current events.  Let's get our facts straight first.  Just to double check, what has the Professor told ya so far?  Don't want to go needlessly repeatin' intel, and maybe I can help fill in some blanks."