[Game] Lord Windos' PokeRole Adventure: Celadon City Vandel

[Dragonstrike]

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"*Beleagured sigh* I ain't a child, so need for the patronizing speak boss. I may be a goofball, but I know how to get stuff done, one way or another. Not a total screw up just because I like to screw around a bit and have fun on the job, yeah? (…) Fine with me! Radio in if you have anything else you need done, and I'll see if I can't squeeze it in between scoping out the NFR and checking in on my bae Riza. *Audible shudder* Damn it all, didn't think I'd ever have to prep and live through [i]another [/i]Nuclear Disaster, aiyieyieyie.... *Sighs* Over and out."

(…)

Arial was swift to text you back with the simple message: "Something bothering that sweet Nurse?! On it, boss!"

Angelica was equally fast to respond back to you, though her message was not as brief nor positive as the madman's : "I'm currently patrolling another part of Celadon about roughly 30 minutes away from the Center, sir, so I don't think I can make it time : - ( … I can radio in one of the officers in the area about the situation, though, and tell them to meet up with Arial if that's alright sir!!! Not sure that's a good idea with how......Arial is, but if he needs the help and can not act.....well, himself, then he'll get it without a problem! What are your orders, sir?"

(…)

The acolyte vigilante jumped a bit and had a markedly worried expression when you appeared out of the crowds and dropped his name, but he quickly regain his cool as his neutral stare swept up and down on you before he deigned to speak. 

"......No, but I know of him. Might I ask why you are seeking him out?"

Clearly, Lindworm rather...cautious ta'king with a mysterious stranger, but he's not outright dismissive or paranoid of you. Yet.

Well, it was a good plan, but ah well.  One text for Angelica, then one for Arial.

Yeah, I don't think we should send a different officer.  Not yet, anyways.  I'll inform Arial that you can't make it.  Hopefully he'll call for help from either of us or another officer if he needs it.

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Slight change in plan, Arial.  Angelica's busy.  If you need help for some reason, don't hesitate to contact me or an officer if the situation calls for it.

That probably just about wraps that up for now.  Moving on...

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Can't blame Lindworm for being cautious.

"I happen to have a message for him from a mutual acquaintance of ours.  I believe he also mentioned something about Yang sending his regards."

Considering how quiet Reiner and Lindworm kept that exchange, maybe that hint concerning Yang is enough to convince Lindworm to hear this 'mysterious woman' out?

[Lord Windos]

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Well, it was a good plan, but ah well.  One text for Angelica, then one for Arial.

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Yeah, I don't think we should send a different officer.  Not yet, anyways.  I'll inform Arial that you can't make it.  Hopefully he'll call for help from either of us or another officer if he needs it.


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Slight change in plan, Arial.  Angelica's busy.  If you need help for some reason, don't hesitate to contact me or an officer if the situation calls for it.

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That probably just about wraps that up for now.  Moving on...

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Can't blame Lindworm for being cautious.

"I happen to have a message for him from a mutual acquantance of ours.  I believe he also mentioned something about Yang sending his regards."

Considering how quiet Reiner and Lindworm kept that exchange, maybe that hint concerning Yang is enough to convince Lindworm to hear this 'mysterious woman' out?

Angelica message was a rather short but sufficient: "Yes sir! d ^_^ b " , while Arial texted back saying : "Heh, I work best alone anyways. Less chance of me getting caught in not so friendly fire, and all that! If I get in trouble though, you'll be the first know boss!"

...Please let this not escalate out of control.....again.

(…)

The rouge Blackthorn operative's eyes widened almost imperceptivity at your response, then he minutely relaxed his guard as he glanced off to the sides and chewed his lip in thought, before looking backing at you and answering in a calm, polite, yet still reserved tone:

"...Then you may give it to me, and I will convey it to him when I next meet up with him. Knowing him, Lindworm will be happy to know one of his friends is doing fine, so tell our...mutual acquaintance they have his thank on my behalf."

[Dragonstrike]

The rouge Blackthorn operative's eyes widened almost imperceptivity at your response, then he minutely relaxed his guard as he glanced off to the sides and chewed his lip in thought, before looking backing at you and answering in a calm, polite, yet still reserved tone:

"...Then you may give it to me, and I will convey it to him when I next meet up with him. Knowing him, Lindworm will be happy to know one of his friends is doing fine, so tell our...mutual acquaintance they have his thank on my behalf."

"Good.  Shall we get some refreshments then?  I believe it was...that shop over there that he mentioned.  He assured me that it has some fairly good tea."

That shop being the same one that Lindworm pulled Reiner over to when they met earlier in the week.  Should be private enough for exchanging messages if Lindworm has no problems with that.

[Lord Windos]

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"Good.  Shall we get some refreshments then?  I believe it was...that shop over there that he mentioned.  He assured me that it has some fairly good tea."

That shop being the same one that Lindworm pulled Reiner over to when they met earlier in the week.  Should be private enough for exchanging messages if Lindworm has no problems with that.

Slowly, Lindworm nodded his head twice, before following you over to the coffee shop he meet with 'you' a few days earlier, hands clasped behind his back and near his belt where a couple Pokeballs hung. It was a subtle but clear (to you) indication that despite your fellow exile willing to trust your 'mysterious stranger' persona enough to 'pass along a message' , he was quite prepared and ready to engage in fight/flight on a moment's notice. To a seasoned criminal like you, it you could easily admire such keen and discrete precaution; after all, the very same served you quite well over the years.

A short while later, you two were sitting in a secluding corner on the outside padio of the shop, with coffee and Danish for him and whatever you preferred. So far, he hadn't touched his own food, simply content in quietly watching you and waiting for you to begin speaking.

[Dragonstrike]

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Slowly, Lindworm nodded his head twice, before following you over to the coffee shop he meet with 'you' a few days earlier, hands clasped behind his back and near his belt where a couple Pokeballs hung. It was a subtle but clear (to you) indication that despite your fellow exile willing to trust your 'mysterious stranger' persona enough to 'pass along a message' , he was quite prepared and ready to engage in fight/flight on a moment's notice. To a seasoned criminal like you, it you could easily admire such keen and discrete precaution; after all, the very same served you quite well over the years.

A short while later, you two were sitting in a secluding corner on the outside padio of the shop, with coffee and Danish for him and whatever you preferred. So far, he hadn't touched his own food, simply content in quietly watching you and waiting for you to begin speaking.

*sips some tea then sets down the cup on the saucer*

"Well, I do believe I should get to the point now, shouldn't I?  To keep it brief, he needs to meet with Lindworm, but was unable to do so now because he's currently...occupied with handling something else, shall we say.  He should be finished relatively soon, though, and wants to meet in front of the Aurum Vexilium this evening (just before the start of encounter 3, which will ideally be the NRF mission).  I believe he said something about needing help with a situation of some kind that isn't related to his work...and also something about potentially rendering aid, too.  What exactly he means by that...well, he didn't tell me, but he did seem genuinely concerned about something or other while he was talking about Lindworm.  There was also a certain sense of...high regard, I think?  He was certainly rather impressed with Lindworm for one reason or another..."

*sips tea*

"I'm just a messenger, though.  Maybe I'm just reading into things too much."

*sips tea and waits for a response*

[Lord Windos]

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*sips some tea then sets down the cup on the saucer*

"Well, I do believe I should get to the point now, shouldn't I?  To keep it brief, he needs to meet with Lindworm, but was unable to do so now because he's currently...occupied with handling something else, shall we say.  He should be finished relatively soon, though, and wants to meet in front of the Aurum Vexilium this evening (just before the start of encounter 3, which will ideally be the NRF mission).  I believe he said something about needing help with a situation of some kind that isn't related to his work...and also something about potentially rendering aid, too.  What exactly he means by that...well, he didn't tell me, but he did seem genuinely concerned about something or other while he was talking about Lindworm.  There was also a certain sense of...high regard, I think?  He was certainly rather impressed with Lindworm for one reason or another..."

*sips tea*

"I'm just a messenger, though.  Maybe I'm just reading into things too much."

*sips tea and waits for a response*

Lindworm's Insight Roll: Insight (Secret) + Knowledge (Secret) + Empathy (Secret)
*Rolls* 4 Successes 
Lindworm's Analytical Roll: Insight + Knowledge + Science: Politics/Diplomacy (Secret)
*Rolls* 5 Successes

The draconic vigliantee remained silent as he mulled over your message, taking small sips of his own coffee but for now leaving his pastry untouched as he continued to calmly look at you. 

"What does he need Lindworm's aid in, exactly, and why does he want to aid them as well? From what I know, both their work is broad and delicate, and any contribution on their parts in one another's affairs could vastly and unduly complicate things for either one of them, which is frankly something my associate does not want happening. Please elaborate, if you can miss."

His response was smooth, subdued, and polite, but their was an underlying knowing expectation that you knew more than you were letting on. However, he wasn't ready to start elevate things yet, and so he continued to quietly sip his coffee as he waited for a response.

[Dragonstrike]

The draconic vigliantee remained silent as he mulled over your message, taking small sips of his own coffee but for now leaving his pastry untouched as he continued to calmly look at you. 

"What does he need Lindworm's aid in, exactly, and why does he want to aid them as well? From what I know, both their work is broad and delicate, and any contribution on their parts in one another's affairs could vastly and unduly complicate things for either one of them, which is frankly something my associate does not want happening. Please elaborate, if you can miss."

His response was smooth, subdued, and polite, but their was an underlying knowing expectation that you knew more than you were letting on. However, he wasn't ready to start elevate things yet, and so he continued to quietly sip his coffee as he waited for a response.

"I believe it'd be better if Lindworm were to ask him those questions directly.  He'd probably do a far better job of explaining himself than I would, and he wants to keep the conversation between him and Lindworm."

*sips*

[Lord Windos]

"I believe it'd be better if Lindworm were to ask him those questions directly.  He'd probably do a far better job of explaining himself than I would, and he wants to keep the conversation between him and Lindworm."

*sips*

Lindworm's unwavering vigilance of you continued unabated for several minutes in silence, until he gave you a single incline of his head as he picked up his Danish.

"Very well. Tell our mutual associate I'll meet him at the ordained place, and at the ordained time. If they are more than fifteen minutes late, I will have to decline the meeting and leave the premises, and we will have to resceduale at another time, place, or both. (…) Is there anything else I need to be aware of, miss, or is that all...?"

[Dragonstrike]

Lindworm's unwavering vigilance of you continued unabated for several minutes in silence, until he gave you a single incline of his head as he picked up his Danish.

"Very well. Tell our mutual associate I'll meet him at the ordained place, and at the ordained time. If they are more than fifteen minutes late, I will have to decline the meeting and leave the premises, and we will have to resceduale at another time, place, or both. (…) Is there anything else I need to be aware of, miss, or is that all...?"

She smiles and picks up her own danish.

"Perfect.  I'll pass the message on.  If he's late, I'll tell him to give you a call.  I'm certain he'll be as prompt as he can be, though. I do believe that's everything for now.  Thank you very much for your time."

[Lord Windos]

She smiles and picks up her own danish.

"Perfect.  I'll pass the message on.  If he's late, I'll tell him to give you a call.  I'm certain he'll be as prompt as he can be, though. I do believe that's everything for now.  Thank you very much for your time."

"Hm. . .you are most welcome, and I thank you to for delivering their message. *Closes his eyes and nods to himself* I will take my leave now. I have business that needs to be attended, and you have your own duties to fulfil. May the Dragon Gods safeguard your travels and bless you with good fortune, miss. Farewell."

In one smooth, fluid motion, Lindworm rose from his seat (taking his coffee and Danish with him), bowed to you, and then pivoted and exited the coffee shop, blending into the final throngs of festival goers almost immediately. Quiet, courteous, professional, thoughtful, and intelligent: those were clear cut qualities of your fellow exile, making him an all around easy person to get along with. Oh, how you probably wish that some of your own allies shared those traits of his....

Reiner still has plenty of time left before the 3rd Encounters start, so he could either go to Proton and give him that long awaited report on those incidents of yours days prior, or go to one of the Free Encounter Places to pass the time until then. Or actually hit up one of the many festival games and see what you could get out of it. In a way, it was like Arial said: just because you were on the job didn't mean you couldn't afford to screw around a bit, if able.