(02-21-2018, 05:39 PM)Iron Wrote: Valder swaps out Froakie for Mamo. (2) Galvantula goes first due to higher Dex.

(02-20-2018, 04:22 PM)Dragonstrike Wrote:

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"...I wonder if they've ever run into Mirror B., then...or maybe Wes is hunting them down since nobody knows where he's gone in the last 10 years...I think Michael's helping with the rebuilding and continued research...it's just so...unnerving that Cipher was so deeply ingrained in Orre's infrastructure...before they'd even started their production of the vile creatures, they'd taken over the entirety of the region...and even when they got the boot, they reestablished themselves so quickly, took over the entirety of Phenac City without breaking a sweat...guess the Shadow Triad might have taught them a few tricks about stealth..."

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"...that being said, it takes a technical genius to create Shadow Pokemon artificially, and I can't think of anyone besides Ein and Lovrina who had the know how to do it (Nathan doesn't really know much about Colress, btw), and they've turned over a new leaf since then.  Any information and locations pertaining to the creation of the creatures has been long wiped out...Citadark Isle, the Cipher Key Lair and Lab...all long demolished.  Cipher would be starting from scratch if they returned again..."

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"...I don't want to know how they made pokemon completely emotionless anyways...I almost wish I hadn't stumbled on those ONBS news archives myself...but I'd rather know in the event something like it happens again so I could...maybe do something about it instead of standing completely idly...I...wouldn't want to be on the front lines...but..."

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"...what scares me most is that it could still happen again...and not even Legendaries could fully stop it the previous times...I just...hope it doesn't...I hope Orre's scrubbed everything clean enough to prevent another disaster like those..."

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"...you're probably right in that there's no point in worrying about it if it's not happening again...but that doesn't mean we should be unprepared for it...I'm sure Almanac would LOVE to get their hands on anything concerning the creation of Shadow Pokemon..."

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Phantom's Post!

Onward to Day50 we go then.
@Lord Windos, since I've decided to not teleport to yet secret place for reasons, I'm not in need to burrow Haziel from Ventus anymore as Helios can easily teleport Shiva to Ginger Town and back from Stair City.



Night's rest for Shiva was calm, enjoyable and she couldn't remember the dream, which was actually a good sign. The tiredness caused by the exhausting battle against the Steel Wonder, positive emotional upriling from winning the match and all that cotton candy snacking (sadly there was nothing left that Shiva could offer Nightshade later, but maybe a bit of actual sugar would work just as well?) must have eventually made her drowsy, as when Ventus eventually came back to the dorm, she has already turned in for the night, the lights turned out not too long ago and the curtail only shortly drawn to cover the window. Stair City doesn't sleep, but with enough tricks it was relatively easy to block out the noisy nightlife of a big city to find pleasant and restful sleep. The scent of freshly burnt sandalwood incense was still lingering in the air of the room.

Cottonee was still awake - or did she awoke? - though when the oddball of researcher came back and closed the door behind himself, the grassy fairy has fred herself from her Master's arms enough to wave him a hello with one of her leaves before she motioned to please be quiet by placing the tip of her leaf where her mouth would be, before she opted to serve as an additional vivid plushie for Shiva again.

Ventus would find a written note from Shiva on the table again. It read the following.

Ven, hi!~

Well, ehm, by the time you're reading this I'm already far away wandering the meadows of my dreamland picking up rainbowcolored flowers that'll meow when being picked, so please do not wake me up unless you're not doing okay for a reason. I don't know whether the message has reached you correctly yesterday, but I honestly thank you for your support, not only during this Gym Battle. You're an amazing...friend and I'd miss you would we be forced to part ways.

Given how we both have finished our appointment at the Shelter, you actually don't have to bring breakfast up the dorm anymore, but nothing stops you from doing it anyway if you insist. I'd appreciate if you'd awake me when you're getting up though, as I'd like to head to Ginger Town's Daycare today. Besides, how's your Kingdra doing? Will you show him to me once?

Also, the Magnemite Eggs Dagny has given the two of us are very close to hatching. I've placed them on the table - yours is the right one, the one that has been confirmed to hatch with Magnet Pull Ability.

Sleep well and pleasant rest then, and make sure to note me shall they hatch.
Love, Shiva

- This time, there's a doodled pair of Plusle and Minun in the corner of the paper, a small heart being displayed between them. -

When Shiva has been awoken by him, they have shared their plans for the day (can be done in a flashback as well, Windos), Shiva would eventually head downstairs to the Lobby where they'll probably part ways, Ventus to the Shelter and Shiva to the counter of the GPC to receive her healed up Pokemon back from Nurse Joy with a thankful smile. At the PC she'd place herself right afterwards, she swaps around in her party again until her current Pokemon were Cottonee, Gothitelle, Kyuu, Marill, Vaporeon and Helios. Phew, how many Pokemon has she actually collected by now?

(02-21-2018, 06:27 PM)Lord Windos Wrote:

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Eventually, both Raphael's radient, comforting aura and hugs and Nathan's response managed to snap Ventus out of the depressive funk caused by reliving those very bittersweet memories of his, giving him the opportunity to firmly grasp and dispel those negative emotion and reassurt his iron clad control over himself once. After spending a few minutes thinking over how to best respond to the boy's worried filled statement, he decided to continue his approach of direct simple honestly on his part, as its worked 'well' so far.

"......If Wes or Mirror B is hunting down the Shadow Triad, then thier search has been fruitless or they are dead. The Shadow Triad are not 'found'; they simply appear when they wish and nothing more, and anyone that tries or succeed in subverting that will suffer a most unfortunate fate. More so than ever, since no doubt wherever they are hiding away is where Ghetsis is secluded at as well, unless they are employing multiple bases and frequently switch between them or have them set up as decoys. At least, that is what I suspect from what I know from working with them."

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"......I pray to Reshirim that Michael's own beneficiary efforts are meet with excellent success, as while Orre is no longer desperately in need of a hero to rescue it from Cipher's vile clutches, their insidious influence and the fallout of their actions still needs to be dealt with swiftly, lest something arises from it once more. Hopefully Cipher's tenacious grasp will be fully stamped out in the coming years, or will be rendered so weak and vestigial that they are rendered forever impotent. Let's also hope that the Shadow Triad's teachings and techniques will serve to be less effective for the group now they've revealed their hand and have been so utterly foiled...."

Ventus was oddly silent as Nathan brought up the past Shadow Pokémon 'researchers' (He means that in the loosest of terms) , and his experssion turned......pensive and troubled as they went on about the complete and utter eradication of all knowledge to create them (Thank The Tao Trio!). It cleared quickly enough as they moved on, however, and any looks/reactions made about that reaction was deflect with a kind smile and simply saying : "Just pondering all of this, Nathan. Sorry for worrying you needlessly."

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"The people that desire methods of creating more of those tragic creatures are few and far between, even among the criminal underworld or the morally bankrupt entrepuneurs. I rather all information concerning Cipher and their various projects be wiped from existence to all but those that need to know, as the less that know of their diabolic and evil acts committed against all Pokémon, the less likely someone will desire to replicate those results for themselves.... If artificial Shadow Pokémon make a revival in some fashion due to the shortsightedness and cruelity of others, I would be among the first to volunteer my expertise to help revert their condition, among other.......services I could provide."

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"As I've said, do not worry yourself about these kind of things, Nathan. You have no idea or control over whether Cipher or Shadow Pokémon will make yet another comeback in Orre or another far flung land, nor any reason to suspect that anyone in your home region possesses both the distinct lack of morality and empathy required to even think of doing such an monsterous, fiendish thing. While I may at times find Cheshire's reverence and highly respectful attitude to be at time odd, in this case it serves well in discouraging individuals or organization in conducting 'research' of this type. "

"Even Almanac would be hesitate in researching Shadow Pokémon beyond anything other than opening their heart and curing them, unless they wish to suffer severe public and government backlash if or when that information is leaked. How on earth an.....dubious, unscrupulous and ethically lax and flexible Pokémon R&D Coglomerate managed to thrive here is beyond me, but they have some how. Perhaps in time we can uncover more solid and unsavory information about them and bring them at heel, or force them to tread with extreme caution if they want to continue doing business in Cheshire, but for now let's not focus on them too much. The Scimitars and the Secret Library are more pertinent matters that need our attention, so I suggest focusing on them until they are dealt with, or future events force us to reprioritize......"

Silence reigned for the longest time after this, during which Ven's incense fully burned itself out and his beloved archangel continued its duties in providing a soothing calm to the proceedings, until with a *Sigh* the researcher stood up from the bed and gave Nathan a tired but respectful nod. Tonight's conversation was far from ideal and weighed on him like a obese Snorlax, but in a way it was......relieving to be able to speak freely about his torrid past and illicit knowledge with someone, and get off such malignant feelings off his chest, even if it all taxed him greatly emotionally wise.

"We've said all that is needed about Shadow Pokémon and Cipher, and such......heavy topic have burdened and worn us down enough for one night and beyond, so I will be turning in now. I do hope this conversation has cleared things up about last night, and that I have helped in some way in alievating your concerns, or at least redirecting them elsewhere for the time being. I'd like this to be a net positive experience for us, in spite of us having every reason not to feel as such. Good night Nathan, and I pray to Reshirim that by morning's light you'll be your confidant, cheerful self once, and you'll find more reasons to be like such for the unforeseeable future....."

With that said, the empath beckoned Raphael to his side to give them one last gentle, loving carass, before returning them to their Pokeball and departing from the room...

(02-21-2018, 04:48 PM)Iron Wrote: Clawitzer goes rooting through your travel supplies. He seems to like eating bread, with no other ingredients - just the bread. Nicer bread is tastier to him. 

Rose will eat anything a human will eat, preferably fruit.