(07-09-2024, 01:49 PM)PhantomUnderYourDesk Wrote:

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For quiiiiite a while, Bernhard does not answer Sylvia's question - they look quite lost in thought, a reminiscent and just a bit of proud and delighted expression on their otherwise stoic face as he just musters his treasured Myra from the distance. "She, my treasured Myra, was part of a deal I hashed out with a Hex Maniac after my mentor instructed me to decide on those few Pokemon I desire to have as partners of mine, those that I shall unfold and fully explore my magical talents with, those whose special powers I shall get used to wield as we dive deeper into what it means to be part of the Scimitars. She was just a very young Vulpix then, having one single white tail yet. Still I...somehow was able to sense the raw potential within the young one, her affinity to ghosts and the spectral realm, and she reciprocated my interest in her - possibly she was able to tell that I was capable of making her inner power flourish?" There's another loooong break before Bernhard concludes in a more quiet voice: "And so I did, we challenged the limits of our skills again and again and again. Myra has...grown quite a lot, alongside and with me."

Then, suddenly so, Bernhard focuses his gaze straightly and blatantly on Sylvia again, seems to pierce her with his sheer look, frowning. "...How come you're so interested in her though? Do apology my inquiry... But I could not help but to notice."

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(06-26-2024, 04:24 PM)Spiritmon Wrote: Oz just nods at Bernard. “I supposed. We can try in the long journey ahead of us. There's plenty of time.”

Oz's eyes are a bit shiny because of how cool Bernard looks, but she decided to control herself. “I can relate to that somewhat. Not in the magic department I mean heh. I try to practice my own medicine skills from time to time. And in my craft skills to create vaccines and maybe other things. I know it’s not incredible as summon powerful spells, but it can be useful. My knowledge on Nature is still lacking though…I need to work more on it.” Oz was tempted to ask about Bernard's mentor, but she decided to not ask since it could be too personal.

Oz was kinda happy to someone ask her about a medical question, since it is her area of expertise. “Well…The situation was because the Liligant was stuffed with Sludge. The person used a Garbordor to open the mouth of Liligant and stuffed her with Sludge. Poor Juniper had little time, so I had to act fast…Fortunately I thought about a procedure called Hemodialysis. Is basically a procedure where we open the person's body in a careful way, and then proceed to clean the blood inside the patient with a filter. We had no filter nor machine to pump out her blood, but fortunately Liligants have simplified circulatory and digestive systems, so the procedure would be more or less a bit simpler than another type of creature. Thanks to the Legendaries Seddi helped out with his Pokemon called Veluza, who have pretty sharp blades to carefully and precisely cut the points of Juniper body where it could safely siphon the poisoned blood.”

“My other Pokemon also helped! Persephone, my Mismagius, was able to use Luck Chant to give me firm and precise points to cut and increase my mind to help Juniper, and Fortuna…Well, I don’t usually brags myself, but Fortuna have the nickname “Witch of Luck and Fate” for a reason. Her special ability was capable of bending “fate” to our side a bit. I let Hecate out too just in case something terrible would happen.”

“Had to use a Full Restore however before doing the procedure to eliminate the worse wounds Juniper had. But, the procedure was a success, and Juniper even was better than before she got poisoned. I even managed to get enough Sludge to get 2 Black Sludge.”

Oz then grabs her bag and shows the Black Sludge a bit and then puts it back.

“As for who did that? Not only get a clue, but a confirmation. Remember the person who ambushed me this morning? That person is called “John” and he was the one who poisoned poor Juniper. He and 3 or 4 members of his gang. They somehow discover it was me who healed Juniper and try to get revenge on me. John tried to intimidate me into paying 2000 pokedollars and broke my hand as a way to “send” a message or something. He didn’t like someone healing the person he threatened before. Fortunately I was able to escape by tricking them to think a cop was coming in our direction and was able to release the grab one his underlings had on me. This gave me time to escape and hide in one of the dumpsters nearby. He got angry and tried to search for me, this time trying to make me pay 2500 pokedollars and break my arm, or do to me what he did to Juniper. But I was able to Stealth away using the shadows of the place and run away from him. However, I fear this will not be the last time we shall see those BB’s.”

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(07-09-2024, 05:33 PM)Pokekitty2 Wrote: Sylvia cocks her head at your description of Myra's acquisition.
>?Definitely not Cheyenne, then...

At your look, Sylvia responds cooly.
>>It's... a long story.
>>The short version is, I'm lonely. It's been quite a while since I've had even so much as a civil conversation with a comparable Psychic.
>>The long version...
>>...
>?How to put this...
>>I talked to a blind hiker once. When you're blind, the body adapts to use other senses, like hearing. Everywhere you go, you get a sense of what's around you by hearing sound bounce off them. This hiker and his zubat, however, found the feeling oppressive at times... they climbed mountains to get away from it. When you're at the top of a mountain and cry out, there's nothing to reflect off of. Just space and silence.
>>The human who raised me...
A small laugh, and a head shake.
>>Try though he did, he wasn't a perfect trainer. During his... breeding processes... a number of my siblings evolved into Espeons. I grew up in a house positively full of psychic signals, and for the longest time, I wanted an escape. I wanted to climb the mountain.
>>When I finally did, though...
A sigh.
>>I've been away for a long time. That human... He made a mistake, and I'm still frustrated at that - I broke a pokeball over it this morning. I'm not sure how long it will be until I can allow myself to return, even if only to say hello. But, at the moment...
>>I'm lonely. These years have been long...
Sylvia's psychic voice tapers off, her head hung. Her aura has soured, tinged with sadness and regret and just a bit of anger. And, something... greener.
>>I wanted a friend.
Sylvia takes a breath and regains her composure, sitting up straight again.
>>Myra has made it clear, however, that she is not interested. I won't press the issue.

(06-22-2024, 03:21 PM)Mikaruge108 Wrote: (OOC: I'm fine with events as they are)

Darren nicknames the Shedinja "Élan" (OOC: French for "momentum", and the nickname of my shiny Shedinja) and sends it to his PC. Time to get a Focus Sash

He looks a little bit more at the scale before slipping it in a pocket.

"That... Flutter Mane... was something else"
Darren gives the rest of his statement, includimg the direction the family seemed to be going, so that someone more... equipped... could make sure they are safe.

Now that things have calmed down a bit, Darren sends a text to the rest of the group, attached is the image of the special service menu for the Coffee shop.

Quote:Just ran into a crazy looking Misdreavus, I think it was called Flutter Mane. Didn't mess with it.

(06-25-2024, 05:14 PM)Iron Wrote: "Awww, it's still a Swinub? That's so cute. I'm in, please give me a call!"

Vernon wants to recreate a meme he saw where you show your Pokemon things they haven't seen by holding them up. He's gonna walk the perimeter of the city and show Turtwig the tops of roofs, trash cans, how mailboxes work, kiosks at parks, the canopies of small trees. 
Munchlax is out as well (Pick Up will trigger at the end of the encounter). 

If the team finds any items while doing this bonding exercise, that wouldn't go amiss!

(06-26-2024, 11:08 AM)PhantomUnderYourDesk Wrote: What Bernhard does also do is checking the time - as in, how much time is left until that trial set up by Ianai is supposed to take place. Speaking about that, where was the meeting point for that again?

(07-09-2024, 03:57 PM)Dragonstrike Wrote: "Ah, Hydrogon.  Now that ya say it, that does ring a bell.  And she's a Delta, ya say?  Definitely got a tinge of the Dark type to her, Ecclesia.  A far cry from the normal Water/Dragon variety.  A very special lady indeed.  You make sure to take good care of her."

"Well, like I said, Professor Sada would very much like to speak with you about Bio Fang when we can find some time to schedule an in person meeting.  I'll keep ya posted.  Do keep an eye out for a message from me or her in the near future though.  Since she's been so busy settin' up a base of operations and dealin' with all the politics lately, I asked her to try and find some time to record video message detailin' our Paradox research for y'all.  She'll be open to takin' questions about our research after that, though I might be able to answer a few myself if they aren't too technical.  I'm more of a field worker myself than a lab specialist.  A rather necessary role in this line of work, for rather obvious reasons."

(07-21-2024, 11:06 AM)Spiritmon Wrote: Oz was a bit silent after hearing Bernard's words. She listened to them, and then after a while she bit her lip, and then answered Bernard's words. “I promise I will try. With the current I was, I couldn’t have the luxury to ask for help because it could reveal my location. But…I will try to ask for help next time. And if possible avoid situations like the one with John and the BBs. I didn’t know they were after me at the time since I found a fossil in the mouth of Raticate. But I will be careful next time.”

Oz checks her phone and sees the time. “It's almost time for Ianai challenge. I think we should prepare ourselves for them. I also would like to prepare my two new Pokemon for the challenge. I will show you what they are in the challenge if possible. They are pretty cool.”

Quote:Anything else you want to add or inquire about?

(07-23-2024, 08:21 AM)Lord Windos Wrote:

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If Akamu is willing to let you take a closer look, you find that Ecclesia isn't a Delta per say, but rather they have a unique Ability that confers her abnormal Typing and coloration and influences her overall demeanor. True Deltas or Region Varients have Inherent Type Changes from 'the baseline' Mon in question without Abilities, Items, Surprise!s, or certain Procedures influencing them, or are so Odds and Unique compared to he 'standard' that they can't be classified as anything BUT Different. Other Pokemon Classifications include Overgrown/Titanic, Alpha/Omega, Gamma, World Menaces and 'Deadly', Pseudo, Mythic, Legend, Shiny, 'Perfect'/Purebreed , Primal, Mutant, and Aberrant/'Domain Zero' - those you (Seddi) know off the top of your head. Akamu would be aware of Aberrants and DZ Class Pokemon in general - Ultra Beasts fall into this camp, after all, and his people have a long, storied history with Mons from Beyond the Domain of the Pokeworld. Totems fall into the Alpha/Omega and/or Primal Classification.

Nobody yet has received a VM from the good professor, though they have receive a brief messages that amount to them saying 'Hello, please send your questions and I'll get to them ASAP, do not spam me or you will get blocked.' Akamu specifically receives a request to hand over the Bio Fang for a period of time so she can Study it - this would free up Leaves from the task and give the professor the sort of work she WANTS to do, while also giving the smol chimera some minor training from someone that has a great deal of experience dealing with overly Aggressive Mons.

By the time you and the blue haired swordsman-to-be finish up your joint Training session it's getting close to Night time - and the Trail that Ianai has prepared for you and your compatriots. You also receive a message from Rodger Dodger by this time: ' Good news: FINALLY got some free time, so I can meet with ya on this whole 'Test' shin dig of yours and Oz's! Bad news: Not sure if I'll get there early - things are dragging like a old school bus with 3 flat tires and a Aggron in the back, and I need to make things don't go Aspear shape before I turn in for the day. So feel free to start without me if I don't make it in time - not my first race I got a late start on, heh. Good luck in any case, mate!'

Iron Leaves, if she is still out, seems a bit concerned with your slight moodiness but choose not to pry; you've respected her secrecy, so it is only right she afford you the same for your own privacy of thought. Ceruledge and Velzuna are spoiling for a Fight too - the former because they're still very much pissed and wants to use the Trail to show up that old coot, while the later is just hungry for battle as always!

@Redstone : I believe you're on your 3rd Encounter after the Survival Center Tour; What is it you wish to do for that Time Slot? If you need an idea the receptionist has discretely made it known to Akamu they get off early after the Tour if you want to 'hang out' ....