(04-20-2024, 08:17 AM)Lord Windos Wrote: * For Darren, he Wins his match up in a clean sweep, gaining 5 XP for himself and his Pokemon. The guy refuses to give you any Poke for thrashing him, storming off in an embarrassed rage, his girlfriend rushing off after him after shooting you an apologetic and harried look.

Both of you then see and hear a commotion going on in your respective areas, before getting word of a public announcement about to take place - Vern's at a pier near the beach he's at, and back in the bar Darren was just in. Oh my....

(04-20-2024, 08:17 AM)Lord Windos Wrote:

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Dodger was casually slouching as he watches you two casually banter and share info, his groovy mood now back on track despite the previous unpleasantness of his feline amigo and the rather dour subject matter, a confident and receptive grin in place.

Then a loud and piercing *Eeeeeeeeeeeee!* resounded throughout the arena, it's tone quite unique as it was grating, like a cross between a Bug Buzz and Metal Sound that was stretched out.

Immediately the dandy man's face went Rock and Ice as he yanked out what appeared to be one slick and hi-tech phone - a extremely high end one, from what Seddi can tell from recent experience on the matter - took on look at the screen (which you couldn't see), and his expression twisted as if he had eaten something sour and terrible.

"Fuck."

He turns toward the park's exit and nearly storms off, before remember you two were there. A complicated look appeared for a second, as he was thinking about something, before with a decisive *Nod* he turned to face you, arms cross and utterly serious.

"That noise you heard? That was an Emergency Alert, straight from the Government. Something big and bad has happened. I'm planning on heading on over and trying to help sort things out. Between me and the other on call Trainers, suits, and police we should have things covered....but you two are free to join me if you wish. I'll explain everything on the way. If you got other plans, though, don't let this hold you up - things will be taken care of, sooner or later. Hopefully sooner - we really don't want trouble lingering around with what we're planning to do soon, *Sighs....* "

(04-20-2024, 08:17 AM)Lord Windos Wrote:

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Your sea drake looks somewhat aloof at your blatant flattery, but you could tell she was vaguely intrigued despite herself. Praise from land dwellers attempting to mimic the prowess of Water Pokemon was questionably desirable at best, but the chance to show off was awfully appealing...

Before you could decide anything, however, a change went through the atmosphere of the place. Swimmers , competitors, spectators, and others started leave the area, being sheparded by what appeared to be the event officials and other important looking figures. A great deal of people looked confused, and some of them were upset at this - everyone, one and all, was surprised.

Soon, one of these official came up to you - though he did pause at seeing your Dragon until you let them know it was okay to approach - and gave you a polite bow, a deeply worried look etched into their face.

"Uh....I'm sorry to say, but today's competition has been canceled....due to...."

They shake their head.

".....Something truly horrendous. We've only now received word about it, and are being updated on how things are proceeding about it...but what we've heard so far? It's bad. All of us - the officials - will share more details once we've gathered everyone up. Of course if you want to leave for elsewhere we won't stop you, but....*Shakes head* I think as a Trainer you'd want to hear about it...."

(04-20-2024, 11:14 AM)Mikaruge108 Wrote: (12 xp will be used to raise both Darren's Contest and Intimidate to 1. No xp usage on Crustle yet)

Darren uses the better part of his self control to resist giving a rude gesture to the dude that didn't give him his winnings. Darren then makes his way through any onlookers or rubberneckers to see what the commotion is about.

(04-20-2024, 01:12 PM)Dragonstrike Wrote: Seddi frowns.  "...they couldn't choose something less grating than a Screech for their alarm system?"

*sigh*

"Well, count me in.  With any luck, it'll count for my 'community service' for the day and free up my evening a little.  Doubt they'll be doing any tours of the survival center on schedule if everyone's hunkerin' down.  How about you, Oz?"

(04-20-2024, 06:09 PM)Spiritmon Wrote: Oz nod her head. "Count me in too. I a healer for gods sake. So I think my healing might be useful."

(04-20-2024, 02:53 PM)Redstone Wrote: ''Of course I'd want to know seeing that my morning plans have been cancelled by this commotion.'' he sighs, a bit grumpy knowing that buttering up his drake has been for naught.

''Gotta be something major by the way everyone is acting, please do enlighten me.''

(04-20-2024, 10:53 AM)PhantomUnderYourDesk Wrote: Hmm... Alright and very well then. Bernhard lets their gaze rest on that riled up man for a bit, how he tries his hardest to not break down in front of them, before it very quickly becomes too much for them to witness and watch: They look away to the side, letting out a light sigh, their stoic facade crumbling for short to display a sort of...compassionate expression. Blink once, blink twice, and it's gone again however. "...Do let me and Nirix see your beloved daughter then. Just briefly so should suffice... Perhaps and mayhaps my exemplar of the Galarian unicorn can be enticed to gift a potion of their precious horn to aid a pure and virgin maiden in despair? Maybe, maybe not, but least we can do is TRY..."

Then, Bernhard musters that man again, this time with a very subtle - however honest(!) and genuine(!!) - smile(!!!), perhaps in a way to comfort him, to give him a faint glimmer of hope. "It's worth a shot as one might say, now wouldn't you agree? You are indeed lucky for having crossed my path, and I do acknowledge your courage to ask a capable Magus like me for help. Now, let us be off then and see what we can do, lead the way if you may - if you could please let go of my hand, that'd be also appreciated."

Oh, about that store-wide announcement - Yes Bernhard did pick that up, but he chooses not to be bothered with it, for he is busy and occupied enough already. He prefers not to get caught in any troubles if he can avoid it, if whatever's up is that important or affects him in any way, he's certain that he'll find out what's wrong early enough.

(04-21-2024, 12:10 AM)Lord Windos Wrote: As you calmed, you notice something you didn't before - that Dude Bro dropped what appeared to be Super Potion in his hasty rage! Or maybe his girlfriend left it for you in remorse? Either way, score!

You swiftly head into the bar, and quickly see that everyone's attention is plastered to the big screen television hanging from the ceiling. Expression were shocked, grim, and fearful. As for what the news was....

"Breaking New: Five Pokemon Centers Vandalized - And Its Resident's Gone ..." 

Your phone starts ringing after the emergency broadcast is over - looking at the Caller ID, it's Aaron. Answer it?

(04-21-2024, 12:10 AM)Lord Windos Wrote:

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(04-20-2024, 01:12 PM)Dragonstrike Wrote: Seddi frowns.  "...they couldn't choose something less grating than a Screech for their alarm system?"

*sigh*

"Well, count me in.  With any luck, it'll count for my 'community service' for the day and free up my evening a little.  Doubt they'll be doing any tours of the survival center on schedule if everyone's hunkerin' down.  How about you, Oz?"

(04-20-2024, 06:09 PM)Spiritmon Wrote: Oz nod her head. "Count me in too. I a healer for gods sake. So I think my healing might be useful."

"It's that way to get just about anyone's attention, regardless of who they are or what they're doing at the time. 'Course their is a way to silence or change the tone if ya need to, but I didn't figure to do so today on one of my break days."

He swiftly nods at both your acquiescence , and motions for you two to follow him. Soon enough you're both inside his Quick Silva Speedster, cruising at a moderately bracing rate towards somewhere. Oz is sitting in the passenger seat, while Seddi is standing behind them, gripping her seat for support. If you have any Pokemon out they're either right beside you/on you or further in the back of the spacious cruiser. Dodger punches a few buttons, and a Holographic Pop Up appears on the windscreen 'Auto Pilot Engaged - Destinations: Sector 2's Pokemon Center' . The not so dandy man then looks over to you two, and heaves a great big *Sigh*

"Welp, this date has gone completely to Inferno in a Belliadon's talons, but that's Sutalor for ya: always making a mess of your plans. *Scowls* Only this time it ain't the land itself doing the trouble, but someones else. A unknown group robbed a bunch of Pokemon Centers, and clean them out of everything. Equipment, supplies, records, Pokemon....and the people in them too. We're heading to one of them now to assist in the investigations and help keep order in the area until the suits and police finish things up. Should count towards that 'community service of yours and then some. 'least if I have anything to say about it. Oz, help the paramedics on scene and see about healing anyone that was rushing to that Center 'fore they made the discovery. If you got anything you want to do quick to prepare, I should be able to accommodate ya - just don't dilly dally."

Seddi also gets an alert on his phone: The Tour has, in fact, been postponed until Tomorrow Morning, with the Management deeply apologizing to all affected by it, but they have no choice as their staff and associates have to be deployed elsewhere to handle the ongoing crisis. They're offering a one-time 10% Discount on any Big Purchases as compensation, however, so there is THAT at least.

(Iron's PC also gets this information too, as well as everyone else via him or the other PCs, for simplicity's sake)

(04-21-2024, 12:10 AM)Lord Windos Wrote:

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"It's that way to get just about anyone's attention, regardless of who they are or what they're doing at the time. 'Course their is a way to silence or change the tone if ya need to, but I didn't figure to do so today on one of my break days."

He swiftly nods at both your acquiescence , and motions for you two to follow him. Soon enough you're both inside his Quick Silva Speedster, cruising at a moderately bracing rate towards somewhere. Oz is sitting in the passenger seat, while Seddi is standing behind them, gripping her seat for support. If you have any Pokemon out they're either right beside you/on you or further in the back of the spacious cruiser. Dodger punches a few buttons, and a Holographic Pop Up appears on the windscreen 'Auto Pilot Engaged - Destinations: Sector 2's Pokemon Center' . The not so dandy man then looks over to you two, and heaves a great big *Sigh*

"Welp, this date has gone completely to Inferno in a Belliadon's talons, but that's Sutalor for ya: always making a mess of your plans. *Scowls* Only this time it ain't the land itself doing the trouble, but someones else. A unknown group robbed a bunch of Pokemon Centers, and clean them out of everything. Equipment, supplies, records, Pokemon....and the people in them too. We're heading to one of them now to assist in the investigations and help keep order in the area until the suits and police finish things up. Should count towards that 'community service of yours and then some. 'least if I have anything to say about it. Oz, help the paramedics on scene and see about healing anyone that was rushing to that Center 'fore they made the discovery. If you got anything you want to do quick to prepare, I should be able to accommodate ya - just don't dilly dally."

Seddi also gets an alert on his phone: The Tour has, in fact, been postponed until Tomorrow Morning, with the Management deeply apologizing to all affected by it, but they have no choice as their staff and associates have to be deployed elsewhere to handle the ongoing crisis. They're offering a one-time 10% Discount on any Big Purchases as compensation, however, so there is THAT at least.

(04-21-2024, 12:10 AM)Lord Windos Wrote: @Phantom: Since your PC is specifically not paying attention to things/being aloof, you'll only catch that something big has happened that put the city under Lockdown, concerning one Pokemon Center or another. As a Magi - one of significant political standing at that - you can more or less ignore said Lockdown and act with virtually impunity, so long as you remain Lawful and polite about things. Expect the local government, police force, and any particularly harried citizen to badger you to help out anyway, though: Scimitar Magi are view as heroic figures in Sutalorian Settler society, and as a big wig wizard yourself a lot of people will be wanting you to play Terra and Acrowls and use your Magic to save and Protect them all. Whether you do so or not, however....well, that's up to you. Not the first time a Magi remained aloof, even in the face of a crisis...though not usually without some political maneuvering or doing their own part to help out, anyway.

Regarding the man who requested help for his sick daughter

(04-21-2024, 12:22 AM)Lord Windos Wrote:

(04-20-2024, 10:53 AM)PhantomUnderYourDesk Wrote: Hmm... Alright and very well then. Bernhard lets their gaze rest on that riled up man for a bit, how he tries his hardest to not break down in front of them, before it very quickly becomes too much for them to witness and watch: They look away to the side, letting out a light sigh, their stoic facade crumbling for short to display a sort of...compassionate expression. Blink once, blink twice, and it's gone again however. "...Do let me and Nirix see your beloved daughter then. Just briefly so should suffice... Perhaps and mayhaps my exemplar of the Galarian unicorn can be enticed to gift a potion of their precious horn to aid a pure and virgin maiden in despair? Maybe, maybe not, but least we can do is TRY..."

Then, Bernhard musters that man again, this time with a very subtle - however honest(!) and genuine(!!) - smile(!!!), perhaps in a way to comfort him, to give him a faint glimmer of hope. "It's worth a shot as one might say, now wouldn't you agree? You are indeed lucky for having crossed my path, and I do acknowledge your courage to ask a capable Magus like me for help. Now, let us be off then and see what we can do, lead the way if you may - if you could please let go of my hand, that'd be also appreciated."

Oh, about that store-wide announcement - Yes Bernhard did pick that up, but he chooses not to be bothered with it, for he is busy and occupied enough already. He prefers not to get caught in any troubles if he can avoid it, if whatever's up is that important or affects him in any way, he's certain that he'll find out what's wrong early enough.

The man isn't so perceptive to notice your brief faltering, not to mention being thoroughly distracted by his own anxiousness and the frankly soul crushing problem he's been Enduring. He lights up like a energetic and inspired Zephy, and before you know it you find yourself being hugged by him! Oh by the Lords of Magic no! Personal space, personal space!

"Thank you thank you thank you! Please, please, follow me! I won't take up too much of your time and I won't impose anymore, I promise! Oh Ho-oh and Lugia, may your Grace be with us all...!"

Be aware that this will Count as your 2nd Encounter for the Day; however, it will not stop any planned scenes you have with your Pokemon before or during it. Zephy should be roused by the start of the 2nd Encounter regardless; I'll either let you know, or you can initiate things yourself. If the later and you accept doing this Encounter right now, you'll find yourself in the man's house somewhere in the Civilian Sector, sitting in the living room as he quickly goes to prepare tea and snacks for you and let you prepare as necessary before seeing his daughter. More details about the place and the Encounter itself will come in the following posts!