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

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

(question: do the Supports gain that exp too, Windos?)


"...well, that's a surprise Trump Card and an anticlimactic ending if I ever saw one.  Don't think Kingdra is going to be happy about losing to that move after whiffing her own attack..."

He sighs, and a little bit of the weight and tension that he was feeling from having Kingdra out on the battlefield is lifted.

'...at least she didn't go out of control again...that was far too close...she could have started an Outrage at any moment...'

Reiner looks at Durendal.

"...well, congratulations.  Technically speaking, you didn't beat me at my best, but you did still win despite the odds."

Reiner pulls up a chair and sits, recalling Kingdra in the process.  He looks incredibly tired and sad.  He doesn't even have to look at Poe to know he's been scared out of his wits by Kingdra and the subsequent EXPLOSIONS due to the three Draco Meteors.  I do wonder if Ridia's reaction to Kingdra has changed at all after those DMs went off?

"...apologies for that, Poe.  Sometimes I forget how intimidating my closest friend is when she gets into the swing of a battle.  She wasn't always like that..."

Another sigh.

"...Mr. Mime, if you could get everyone who participated in that battle who needs it immediate medical treatment and some towels for everyone still present, please, that'd be much appreciated.  The Rain should be over by the time you return."

Waits for Mr. Mime to leave.

Stares at Arial.  "...now then...you did well to keep me on my toes, but there were several critical errors you made during the course of that battle.  One: You weren't always keeping yourself optimally buffed for the assaults you were trying to mount.  For example, if I remember correctly, Melchior has Iron Defense, which would have made it near impossible for Felicia to break through him without a Nasty Plot, and likely given my other pokemon severe trouble as well.  Make sure to consider everything you can do before fully committing to a chain of Actions.  Two: Also carefully consider what your opponent can do.  If you can correctly account for that, you'll be able to outplay them more easily and nab an advantage.  I wasn't trying particularly hard to do that this time, just so you know.  Three: you made several comments that made me and my pokemon angry.  If I hadn't been purposely holding myself back*, that would have been a grave mistake to make.  If you had done the same to Clair earlier, you likely wouldn't be standing here right now.  Be very mindful of what you say, lest it cost you more than you expected it to.  In order for a battle to not devolve into something far deadlier, both sides have to keep cool heads.  I admit, I could have handled that better myself, but it's a two way street, and I'm not letting you off the hook just because I also screwed up.  I'm certainly impressed that you managed to make even Yang angry, to be honest.  And that's not a good thing.  And if Kingdra had been out when you made one of those very, very specific comments, there is a very, very good chance that this battle would have ended prematurely.  Four: You stretched yourself very thin with your attacks at times.  While it paid off this time, the risk isn't always worth the reward.  Five: If you lose hope partway through the battle, you've already lost, and your pokemon won't wish to continue to give their best for your sake.  I believe you have some apologizing to Sekmet to do later.  Giving up is a last resort option, if it's even an option at all.  Often times, you'll lose more than you gain if you flee."

There's a slightly more notable...edge as Reiner says that part concerning risk versus Reward.

*[OOC comment: ...with a little help/nudging...]

Reiner sighs again.  "...it's safe to say you passed my test admirably, regardless of the outcome of those final few blows and the...mistakes I made myself that I shouldn't have in this environment.  Now then...that brings us to tomorrow's plans.  We have a Nuclear Research Facility to investigate and shut down, as you're probably well aware.  I've made some preparations and called in some favors, and have gotten us legitimate access to it as well as what's hopefully enough supplies to last us during the visit.  Myself, two other individuals, and all of the pokemon between the three are allowed to enter the location unmolested.  If there are any complaints from the guards, all I should have to do is show them a certain 'badge of permission' from someone with enough authority to back that claim up, shall we say.  Steel, Ground, Rock, Nuclear, Bug, Dragon, and Ghost.  Bring those types if you can, and avoid Fairy, Poison, Dark, Fighting, and Normal unless they have one of the more beneficial secondary types or some sort of trait, ability, or item that makes them able to better withstand the accumulation of radiation.  We'll be departing for the NRF following tomorrow afternoon, as I still have one or two preparations I need to make."

He goes silent for a moment...

"...you're dismissed whenever you feel ready to get some rest.  We have a long day ahead of us tomorrow..."

More silence...doesn't look like Reiner plans to leave the room yet, but he's not looking for responses from Arial either. [i.e., I'm not ready to move on to the next day quite yet.  Still have some...other stuff to wrap up.  Arial is free to respond and ask questions if he wishes, but keep in mind that there are topics that Reiner does not want to talk about with Arial]  He's just...sitting there, rubbing his temples.  Maybe ruffling Poe's fur if the little guy is able to forgive Reiner for what happened and wants to try and comfort him.  [Weavile probably isn't going to do much until Arial and Mr. Mime are both out of the room, right?]

(Oh yeah, I knew I was forgetting something! They gain 7 XP, since they were not fully participating in the fight and got removed from it at one point in one way or another.)

Kingdra inevitable.....disgruntled reaction to being OHKOed is something that will need to be handled carefully, but given the strong bond between you and the ample experience you have dealing with her rages, you are confident (well, as confident you can be around an angry Dragon, at any rate) you can pacify her.

Durendal gives you a wary look at your somewhat backhanded praise, but inclines their head in a cautious nod. They know it could have just as easily been them passed out on the arena, so it was only proper to their respects to the boss of his buddy.

Reiner pulls up a chair and sits, recalling Kingdra in the process.  He looks incredibly tired and sad.  He doesn't even have to look at Poe to know he's been scared out of his wits by Kingdra and the subsequent EXPLOSIONS due to the three Draco Meteors.  I do wonder if Ridia's reaction to Kingdra has changed at all after those DMs went off?

Draco Meteor EXPLOSIONS! Intimidation Rating: Automatic 6 , with a 6 Bonus Dice to add to that.
(6)(3)(5)(6)(5)(6) + 5 = 11 Total Intimidation Score
Poe's Resolve: Will (4) + Fight (5) + Intimidate (1) = 10 Dice
Poe needs to score at least 8 Success not to outright Faint from fright, and 4 Success not to suffer a permanent drop in Happiness.
(3)(3)(5)(2)(5)(5)(3)(6)(1)(1) 3 Successes
Poe has Fainted due to the sheer TERROR from experiencing the raw D R A C O N IC  M I G H T  that was several Draco Meteors going off in rapid succession. Its so horrifying to the Little Bro that his Happiness permanently drops by 1 (Meaning a Ranc Berry or a LOT of time will have to be spent recovering it), as that cataclysmic scene will be forever seared into his memory and haunts his dreams and waking thoughts to come. After seeing what devesating power his master practically had at his finger tips, how could he not become a little more cowed in their presence?

Ridia herself  fretted over her brother's condition after he subsequently passed out before determining he was 'fine' relatively speaking. Her hair was bristling on end, and she took an HIGHLY aggressive and guarded stance towards Kingdra after she recovered from the shock/loud noise of the Draco Meteors, barely restraining herself from Growling at them and provoke them into attack her and her brother with THAT move. Kingdra was no longer just a tasty meal to the street fox, but a BEYOND dangerous threat that must be treated as such!

Its only when the Sea Queen was KOed and recalled that Big Sis relaxed, hair flattening as she shoot Reiner a stern but not altogether unkind look. Unlike with the Electric Terrain fiasco, she understood that he didn't intend for those Draco Meteors to be so.......awe inspiring or Faint her brother, but that didn't make her any less chartibly inclined towards Kingdra; quite the opposite, really. From that stare ,you get the sense that for now on she doesn't want her brother anywhere NEAR Kingdra, nor does she want to EVER work with or interact with them unless the need was dire or until she can confidently handle them should they go out of control. Failure to abide by these unspoken terms will come with penalties, naturally.

(...)

Mr. Mine only nods his head in response, before he collects all the Fainted/Injured Pokémon (all of which are recalled by now) and goes off to have them heal/get the towls. By the time he returns everyone's Pokémon will be fully restored and that conversation between your characters has passed, and the Pokemon will be back in their Trainer's respective possession. The Rain and all the Field Effects should be dissipated by this point as well. He'll then be waiting by the still snack and drink laddened trolly afterwards, awaiting further requests/orders from Reiner until he's dismissed for the night.

(...)

Poe's passed out right now (He'll need the night to recover), but Ridia is available for a rub down and is fine with such. She's still a little grumpy after the events of the Gauntlet transpired, but she's not one to turn down some free comforting grooming (though she tries to hide how much she enjoys it from you).

Once everyone that isn't a part of Reiner's posy has vacated the Training Room, only then does Weavile detach himself from the wall he has been leaning on and paws  on over to his partner. He clasped them on the back in a chummy half hug, and offers to you a rare no smirking smile, one full of fondness and sympathy, and with just a hint of wryness to it. Its been a rough day for them all to put it very lightly, and some frankly terrible things have and will happen as a result.......but it ain't all bad and it isn't all your fault, partner. Bad shit just happens somethings beyond our control, and we just have to roll with the punches best we can. Something that we have plenty of experience with, eh? So chin up, buddy. Things will get better, like they always want do.