[Game Thread] Lord Windos’ PokeRole Adventure 2: The Wild Lands

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Myra is able to get an easy reading on the Strange Creature, what with it being so distracted and seemingly enamored with Sylvia:

It was entirely indfferent to everyone by default, but their was a lurking Instinct to Hunt if it got too hungry or provoked. It didn't notice your fox, as it was too busy with Sylvia right now, but when she got closer the lox snapped its/her head over to stare at them too.

VIT (3) + Allure (*1) + 1 Success (???)
(4)(1)(1)(6) + 1 2 Successes ...

...before going right back to mainly paying attention to Sylvia - you do notice its/she is keeping a bit of her attention on your pretty vixen, though, judging by the slight tilt of their/her head.

Alright. Then we'll instruct Myra to APPROACH that foxy creature, accompany it and Sylvia. Trigger the pretties sunshine via Drought too. Bernhard will keep his distance - for now. He just watches with great interest.

[Mikaruge108]

Spoiler

Valuables you have: Feather Crown (Do you REALLY want to give up something this Unique, though?) , Pearl, Pure Seed (It might be of interest, and it FEELS valuable to you) , Key Stone (If you're Insane enough to Trade It away and risk your Mentor's Wrath), all your Poke (Broke, but it could be what tips you over into getting something REAL good...)

Valuable Mons you COULD Trade: Scizor, Galvantula, Shednija

(OOC: Let's not incur Aaron's wrath)
Darren will offer the Pearl, Seed, and $7K (I'll make the notes on my sheet once the trade is finalized)

[Lord Windos]

Alright. Then we'll instruct Myra to APPROACH that foxy creature, accompany it and Sylvia. Trigger the pretties sunshine via Drought too. Bernhard will keep his distance - for now. He just watches with great interest.

INS (4) + Contest (1) + Allure (*3 [Drought / ???] + 1 (???) vs Will (*5 [Not on Guard]) + Survival (1) + Brawl (3)

(2)(4)(5)(4) (2)(1)(3)(5) (5) vs (5)(5)(5)(4)(1) (4)(5)(3)(1)

Tie

...The cyan vulpizard cocks their/her head at your magnificent kitsune strutting up and making a scene, before leaning over to give her a sniff.

*FFFrrrrWWW*

You didn't understand what it said, but the way Myra started looking a bit bashful and shooting Sylvia somewhat jealous looks....progress?

Seems like they accept Myra, but are currently Favoring Sylvia.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Then we'll bring Zephy into the scene - we'll hand the birdmouse the drawing she made of Myra's evolution from Day 1 of this campaign (see my Inventory, noted as 'more artworks') , and have Zephy show it to this creature. That should make it aware that Myra has an owner - Bernhard keeps watching...

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Valuables you have: Feather Crown (Do you REALLY want to give up something this Unique, though?) , Pearl, Pure Seed (It might be of interest, and it FEELS valuable to you) , Key Stone (If you're Insane enough to Trade It away and risk your Mentor's Wrath), all your Poke (Broke, but it could be what tips you over into getting something REAL good...)

Valuable Mons you COULD Trade: Scizor, Galvantula, Shednija

(OOC: Let's not incur Aaron's wrath)
Darren will offer the Pearl, Seed, and $7K (I'll make the notes on my sheet once the trade is finalized)

Your meager treasures didn't seem to provoke much interest in the Guru, but they sat up straight the moment you brought out the Pure Seed, setting aside their pipe and fixing you with a piercing 'look'

"....You don't realize what you hold, do you? Hmpt. Very well."

The small old man reaches into his Inventory....

...and brings out a sealed jar that contained a gel-like substance that was a pearly white and faintly glowed.

As a Bug Specialist, though, you could feel the Potent energy wafting off it - dare you say it had a very regal air about it.

"I offer you this in exchange for the Seed and your treasures; I trust you are aware of how Special it is? If you want a suitable candidate for it you will have to offer more or go find one yourself. Trust me when I say you will have great difficulty in finding one.

[Pokekitty2]

Spoiler

@PhantomUnderYourDesk

Sylvia intends to approach first. She'll step up to it in as best a friendly manner as she can, hoping their small physiological similarities will help get the point across.
Good morning. Apologies to approach you, but I had to compliment your colors. I don't think I've seen something quite like it before.

Sir is hanging back for a moment, though it's clear that he's with her and that he's generally watchful.

If given a friendly reply, she'll introduce herself and Sir and ask what the Glowy Fox-Lizard was contemplating purchasing for a meal, and offer to pay or help pay if she can (to a reasonable extent, of course, but hey - she's not above using food to bribe for friends).

INS (7) + Contest (2) + Ettitiquete (5) + ??? (3) vs Will (10) + Survival (1) + Brawl (3)  + 1 Success (Intense 

(6)(5)(1)(4)(5) (1)(5)(2)(1)(5) (5)(4)(4)(4)(5) (6)(1) vs (2)(1)(4)(4)(4) (3)(1)(2)(6)(6) (6)(1)(2)(5)
10 Successes vs 7 Successes

Sylvia 'Wins!'

VIT (4) + Allure (3) + 1 Success (???) = 7D6
(1)(2)(5) (3)(4)(3)(1) 3 Successes

The glowing lox turn face you like a snake twisting to meet something that caught its eye. Then, before you know it, it looms over you, that haze blowing into your face as it stares at you with slitted eyes...

[ P R E T T Y ]

A....feminine (?) 'voice' resounds - not a mental communication, but more a....projection, a combination between energy, vibrations, and what you think are pheromones.

It (her?) then leans over to sniff you, ignoring your personal space entirely. Or common Wild/Fox Mon behavior - it was acting rather Intense, yes, but it seemed....sterile somehow? Like it didn't know how to act better, Instinct or otherwise?

Sirs gets ignored as the cyan vulpizard focuses squarely on you, much to his bemusement. Your offer to buy it food is meet with confusion at first, but once you explained it was happy to let you get something cheap but tasty (No Cost!) for her (it?) , letting out a rumbling trill as it dug into some bbq. 

Watching, you notice the inside of their mouth is very bright cyan, and as it ate it drooled just as bright saliva that, when it hit the sidewalk, caused the stone to bubble and hiss for a second. VERY sharp teeth too - could easily tear just about any fleshy thing apart. Yikes!

When asked about her/its thoughts, it simply 'said' -

[Y O U]

...and simply stared, now sitting on its haunches.

===

@PhantomUnderYourDesk

Myra is able to get an easy reading on the Strange Creature, what with it being so distracted and seemingly enamored with Sylvia:

It was entirely indfferent to everyone by default, but their was a lurking Instinct to Hunt if it got too hungry or provoked. It didn't notice your fox, as it was too busy with Sylvia right now, but when she got closer the lox snapped its/her head over to stare at them too.

VIT (3) + Allure (*1) + 1 Success (???)
(4)(1)(1)(6) + 1 2 Successes ...

...before going right back to mainly paying attention to Sylvia - you do notice its/she is keeping a bit of her attention on your pretty vixen, though, judging by the slight tilt of their/her head.

Alright. Then we'll instruct Myra to APPROACH that foxy creature, accompany it and Sylvia. Trigger the pretties sunshine via Drought too. Bernhard will keep his distance - for now. He just watches with great interest.

INS (4) + Contest (1) + Allure (*3 [Drought / ???] + 1 (???) vs Will (*5 [Not on Guard]) + Survival (1) + Brawl (3)

(2)(4)(5)(4) (2)(1)(3)(5) (5) vs (5)(5)(5)(4)(1) (4)(5)(3)(1)

Tie

...The cyan vulpizard cocks their/her head at your magnificent kitsune strutting up and making a scene, before leaning over to give her a sniff.

*FFFrrrrWWW*

You didn't understand what it said, but the way Myra started looking a bit bashful and shooting Sylvia somewhat jealous looks....progress?

Seems like they accept Myra, but are currently Favoring Sylvia.

The seemingly acidic saliva and very sharp teeth don't exactly surprise Sylvia, though they are good to take note of. Likely a practiced predator, this one is.

Sylvia notes Myra's approach, recognizing her from her meeting with Bernhard a bit back. Sylvia gives her a mental acknowledgment, though rather than directly contacting the Ninetails she just makes her aura a bit more noticeable, trying her best to give the mental equivalent of a 'what's up' nod without a repeat of their last encounter's invasion of personality.

...Me? I'm not sure I understand, sorry.

[Lord Windos]

Then we'll bring Zephy into the scene - we'll hand the birdmouse the drawing she made of Myra's evolution from Day 1 of this campaign (see my Inventory, noted as 'more artworks') , and have Zephy show it to this creature. That should make it aware that Myra has an owner - Bernhards keeps watching...

Zephy gives you a wobbly thumbs up and goes over to smooze her fellow hybrid.

Joyfully Curse ~ : (4)(3)(5)(6) + (*6)(*6) + Woozy (5)

....only to end up faceplanting into said creature as she went a bit too fast in her haste, causing them to rear back and shake her/it head. It/her then let out a low snarl/*thrum* as it glared down at the offending critter....who suddenly flashed a dazzling light due to her being TOO Willful on accident!

Item Counter Negated Due to Joyfully Cursed ~

INS (*5) + Contest (*4)  + Allure (5) + ??? (+2 Success) + ??? (*5) vs Will (10) + Survival (1) + Brawl (3) + I r a t e (5)
(4)(5)(2)(2)(5) (3)(6)(5)(6)(5) (4)(2)(3)(6)(2) (2)(5)(3)(1) vs (5)(3)(5)(6)(2) (1)(5)(1)(4)(5) (5)(3)(4)(2)(6) (1)(6)(6)(6)
10 + 2 vs 12 - 1
12 vs 11

Zephy BARELY 'Wins!'

VIT (*5) + Allure (5) + 2 Success (???) + 1 Success (???)
(1)(3)(5)(1)(4) (1)(6)(2)(6)(3) 3 + 3 = 6 Successes! Oh boy !

...before they blinked as they/she took another look at the stunning and divine and So Adorable! creature that literally offered itself to them/her! They/she seemed entranced by the Mythical Mouse laying dizzily before her, before it smiled and simply said:

[M A T E .]

Yup.


This is heard by Sylvia and Myra, the later of which has a scandalized look that quickly turns into one of a blushing maiden. Zephy shakes her head to clear the stars out of it, but once she heard what the creature was offering...

"Oh dear! Erni, HALP! I've seduced another Pokemon again !"

Oh dear .

===

*Small Flashback to BEFORE Zephy Played Cupid...*

As a Wise and studied scholar of Pokemon, you can easily tell what is or is not acidic Poison (especially so considering your Type). That drool - that haze and glow itself - was NOT Poison Typed in anyway. It was far more corrosive and reactive.

Your inquiry seemed to confuse the lox once again, before it raised one clawed paw and pointed it at you - a very human gesture, you also note.

[Y O U.  P R E T T Y . ]

It/she got closer.

[L I K E  P R E T T Y . ]

She/it smiled wide at you.

[ L I K E  Y O U .]

Oh .  

*Rolls* You can tell by now this was not the most Insightful or Intelligent creature, but you can also tell it was Mature for...whatever it was. You felt a faint kinship with it, resembling the feeling you get from a fellow Eeveelution, but it's HEAVILY muddled by whatever else was mixed in with them/her and that glowy energy ...

[Pokekitty2]

Oh okay, Sylvia has *absolutely no idea* how to handle this situation. One step at a time, I suppose.

*Small Flashback to BEFORE Zephy Played Cupid...*

As a Wise and studied scholar of Pokemon, you can easily tell what is or is not acidic Poison (especially so considering your Type). That drool - that haze and glow itself - was NOT Poison Typed in anyway. It was far more corrosive and reactive.

Your inquiry seemed to confuse the lox once again, before it raised one clawed paw and pointed it at you - a very human gesture, you also note.

[Y O U.  P R E T T Y . ]

It/she got closer.

[L I K E  P R E T T Y . ]

She/it smiled wide at you.

[ L I K E  Y O U .]

Oh .  

*Rolls* You can tell by now this was not the most Insightful or Intelligent creature, but you can also tell it was Mature for...whatever it was. You felt a faint kinship with it, resembling the feeling you get from a fellow Eeveelution, but it's HEAVILY muddled by whatever else was mixed in with them/her and that glowy energy ...

Sylvia can't quite help but blush a bit, though it's shown more in the slight flutter in her tail's movement than her face. You're quite pretty yourself. I'm, ah- I'm glad you like me, though I admit I'm not certain what to do with that information.

Then we'll bring Zephy into the scene - we'll hand the birdmouse the drawing she made of Myra's evolution from Day 1 of this campaign (see my Inventory, noted as 'more artworks') , and have Zephy show it to this creature. That should make it aware that Myra has an owner - Bernhards keeps watching...

Zephy gives you a wobbly thumbs up and goes over to smooze her fellow hybrid.

Joyfully Curse ~ : (4)(3)(5)(6) + (*6)(*6) + Woozy (5)

....only to end up faceplanting into said creature as she went a bit too fast in her haste, causing them to rear back and shake her/it head. It/her then let out a low snarl/*thrum* as it glared down at the offending critter....who suddenly flashed a dazzling light due to her being TOO Willful on accident!

Item Counter Negated Due to Joyfully Cursed ~

INS (*5) + Contest (*4)  + Allure (5) + ??? (+2 Success) + ??? (*5) vs Will (10) + Survival (1) + Brawl (3) + I r a t e (5)
(4)(5)(2)(2)(5) (3)(6)(5)(6)(5) (4)(2)(3)(6)(2) (2)(5)(3)(1) vs (5)(3)(5)(6)(2) (1)(5)(1)(4)(5) (5)(3)(4)(2)(6) (1)(6)(6)(6)
10 + 2 vs 12 - 1
12 vs 11

Zephy BARELY 'Wins!'

VIT (*5) + Allure (5) + 2 Success (???) + 1 Success (???)
(1)(3)(5)(1)(4) (1)(6)(2)(6)(3) 3 + 3 = 6 Successes! Oh boy !

...before they blinked as they/she took another look at the stunning and divine and So Adorable! creature that literally offered itself to them/her! They/she seemed entranced by the Mythical Mouse laying dizzily before her, before it smiled and simply said:

[M A T E .]

Yup.


This is heard by Sylvia and Myra, the later of which has a scandalized look that quickly turns into one of a blushing maiden. Zephy shakes her head to clear the stars out of it, but once she heard what the creature was offering...

"Oh dear! Erni, HALP! I've seduced another Pokemon again !"

Oh dear .

Sylvia gives a long, confused pause before blurting:
...MUSE?!?
(Sylvia would know Zephy as Muse from old legends, primarily, I think. Though can be retcon'd away if need be.)

...And the confusion continues with their/hers, ah, proclamation... Sylvia's a bit frozen now, almost spacing out as she tries to figure out what just happened.

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Oh okay, Sylvia has *absolutely no idea* how to handle this situation. One step at a time, I suppose.



Sylvia can't quite help but blush a bit, though it's shown more in the slight flutter in her tail's movement than her face. You're quite pretty yourself. I'm, ah- I'm glad you like me, though I admit I'm not certain what to do with that information.

Then we'll bring Zephy into the scene - we'll hand the birdmouse the drawing she made of Myra's evolution from Day 1 of this campaign (see my Inventory, noted as 'more artworks') , and have Zephy show it to this creature. That should make it aware that Myra has an owner - Bernhards keeps watching...

Zephy gives you a wobbly thumbs up and goes over to smooze her fellow hybrid.

Joyfully Curse ~ : (4)(3)(5)(6) + (*6)(*6) + Woozy (5)

....only to end up faceplanting into said creature as she went a bit too fast in her haste, causing them to rear back and shake her/it head. It/her then let out a low snarl/*thrum* as it glared down at the offending critter....who suddenly flashed a dazzling light due to her being TOO Willful on accident!

Item Counter Negated Due to Joyfully Cursed ~

INS (*5) + Contest (*4)  + Allure (5) + ??? (+2 Success) + ??? (*5) vs Will (10) + Survival (1) + Brawl (3) + I r a t e (5)
(4)(5)(2)(2)(5) (3)(6)(5)(6)(5) (4)(2)(3)(6)(2) (2)(5)(3)(1) vs (5)(3)(5)(6)(2) (1)(5)(1)(4)(5) (5)(3)(4)(2)(6) (1)(6)(6)(6)
10 + 2 vs 12 - 1
12 vs 11

Zephy BARELY 'Wins!'

VIT (*5) + Allure (5) + 2 Success (???) + 1 Success (???)
(1)(3)(5)(1)(4) (1)(6)(2)(6)(3) 3 + 3 = 6 Successes! Oh boy !

...before they blinked as they/she took another look at the stunning and divine and So Adorable! creature that literally offered itself to them/her! They/she seemed entranced by the Mythical Mouse laying dizzily before her, before it smiled and simply said:

[M A T E .]

Yup.


This is heard by Sylvia and Myra, the later of which has a scandalized look that quickly turns into one of a blushing maiden. Zephy shakes her head to clear the stars out of it, but once she heard what the creature was offering...

"Oh dear! Erni, HALP! I've seduced another Pokemon again !"

Oh dear .

Sylvia gives a long, confused pause before blurting:
...MUSE?!?
(Sylvia would know Zephy as Muse from old legends, primarily, I think. Though can be retcon'd away if need be.)

...And the confusion continues with their/hers, ah, proclamation... Sylvia's a bit frozen now, almost spacing out as she tries to figure out what just happened.

The vulpizard once more tilted their/her head at you, before mimicking your tail flutter. You get the feeling that they/she doesn't quite understand the gesture but links it to your own 'interest' and decided to mirror it for...well, obvious reasons. It/she then starts getting a bit chatty, swaying her head and body in a rhythmic, thoughtful manner.

[A C C E P T  I T]

[S T U D Y  E A C H  O T H E R ]

[M A Y B E  T E S T - H U N T  ]

...and this is where Zephy makes her own 'spirited' introduction.

INS (7) + Knowledge (5) + Pokemon Research (5)
(5)(2)(3)(1)(6) (1)(3)(5)(2)(5) (2)(5)(2)(5)(5) (1)(6)  Oh that is more than plenty.

You pretty much know all there is to publicly know about 'Muse' the Mythical Artist Pokemon that was though to be a mere tall tale! Well you can put any doubt about THAT to rest now - well, if you manage to get some actual recordings and DNA of them, anyway! You also know a few secret tidbits due to be a Pokemon Researcher of some renown - namely, the species has INCREADIBLE powers when it comes to Sketching stuff, and that they were very attention grabbing, the later of which you can confirm from, ah, first hand experience.

The lox turns to you a beat later, and simply says:

[S H A R E ?]

....Oh dear.....

Sirs, off to the side, is currently curled up in a ball, laughing at the premium romantic comedy that has taken place. A small crowd too was starting to gather, much to the delight of the bbq owner, who was selling treats to gawkers attracted by this Strange commotion...

(I think this is a good place to stop and let Phantom catch up later - unless you got a plan to make a solid 'woo' / Capture attempt NOW )

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Aaand I believe I won't be elaborating on this without upgrading the Encounter to being Moderate - we were pushing it before hand, but fully responding to the above block would make the Minor Encounter overlong. All I wil say is Tiffany notes what you says and promises to look into it, and simply gives you a smile at your 'Modestness' . Bethy rolls her eyes at it, but says nothing.

Meza simply huffs lethargically - dismissive but not violently so. You got your work cut out for you here, but if you keep working with her one day the clouds over her shall part.

Very well - you tag along with Sylvia to Main Street !

*Rolls*

....You feel as if you were being watched, but nobody approaches you or the Wise Esper. Coast is clear - for now.

[b]You know what the Encounter List is for Main Street - Which one do you want to Do? Or join in, in the case of the Barrama and Glowy Fox. IF Barrama, you can use a Moderate Slot to see what Mons or other Services they have on offer, but considering you dropped a lot of Poke on Meza you probably can't afford to do much shopping at all. For Glowy Fox, you need to use a Moderate Slot on them.

For Encounters not taken by anyone else, that would be Wild Item Stash, The Street Show, and *** ??? ???

I will be short in this post. Oz feel uneasy with the feeling in be observed. But try to found some king of courage. She was torn between the mysterious fox and the strange and weird soun she hears. In the end she decided to follow her instinct curiosity and go straight to *** ??? ???.

Encounter choice: Using my moderate encounter slot for *** ??? ???. Lets see what Oz will found!