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

[Dragonstrike]

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Your mimic brother purrs in contentment and relief as you hug him back, with him bumping his head against your chest as a further display of affection. That's true love right there, forged through years of strife and hardship.

To your surprise, Sekmet actually stands up on her hind legs and returns your hug, enveloping you in her warm, thankfully non-radioactive forlimbs with a joyful *ZzzzzZZzsst!*, and almost topling you over in the process! Looks likes she's learned a new trick from you, eh?

Unfortunately Alexandria's + Lucario's panic over the nuclear abomination forces you two to end that hug, but your explanation and subsequent demonstration helps calm them down.....somewhat and to varying degrees. Lucario actually stands down and gives you a nod of their head, as they could plainly see the strong bond between you and her, but she's still warily keeping an eye the queen of nuclear green in case anything to go wrong. You don't go month of surviving in the NRF without developing a healthy sense of caution around Nucmons, you know!

The bullish woman, meanwhile, manages to calm herself to the point that her heart is no longer racing at Inflagetah speeds, but she's still very much afraid of Sekmet, and is not getting anywhere near you and her. Despite that, she still has the courage to speak out about them, her voice ladened with undisguised fright and disbelief.

"W-why do you have a-a-a a Xenoqueen? A-a-nd how is its so f-friendly? The...The only place th-they would be f-found is d-d-deep within the Western Sector of the NRF, b-but you.....you couldn't h-have gotten their b-before f-finding me! How?

Moving on, Sekmet is not really all that torn up about the NRF getting nucked and almost all her fellow Nuclear Pokemon biting it too. Sure, she's a bit sad about it, but she knows better than anyone that a Nuclear Zone is a harsh, unforgiving to all but the most fit. An explosion glassing the whole place and eradicating all life is just an extension of that in her opinion, so overall she's fairly non-plussed about it.

Spoiler

First off, before the SUV and ambulances arrive, Reiner has to say this to Alexandria: "...if you need a place to stay for a short time while you figure out what to do from here, you're more than welcome to tag along to my place at one of the fancier hotels."

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He recalls Mew into her Great Ball and impatiently taps his foot.  "Well, pardon the interruption, but are you going to come back to the AV with us or not, then?  The convoy's going to arrive any minute now, and I'd rather not stick around any longer than necessary.  If we don't split soon, we're going to be standing targets for the League."  (@Spiritmon)



Petrel's message goes unanswered as well.  [even as much as it pains me to read that OOC, Reiner's got decent reason to not respond]  Petrel will probably get over it eventually and figure out what happened.  Probably.  Maybe.

The former researcher reacts with surprise at your offer and continued generosity, figiting around a bit as she mulled things over, before she let out a *Sigh....* and nodded back, looking very exhaust and beat down from the events as of late.

".....That is nice of you, sir. I accept. Arceas knows I don't have any other place to go right now without stirring up a fuss. No doubt everyone I know thinks I'm........*Figits some more, then quietly moves on* ....Even if I did, a posh hotel can hardly be beat to.....relax and.....recover the rest of my wits. Thank you, Reiner....."

(FYI, if Reiner actually did become one of Pryce's Gym Acolyates, he'd rise through the ranks so quickly and actually end up becoming the Gym Leader of Mahogany Town once the old grouch retired, and eventually even take Loreli's place as the Ice type Elite Four Member, equal in power to only Lance himself. He'd also be quick to rub all that in the Elder's face, which would infuriate them to no end, especially since they couldn't do ANYTHING about it. The more you know!)

Arial has a good reason not to join up with Reiner atm, or have you forgotten our meeting already, little jester? I'll give you a moment to reconsider whether or not you wish to meet with me @Spiritmon, or not if you're just peachy with dear Riza remaining her lovable, insectile, and blood drinking self! Heheheheh.....

For Dragonstrike, it should be noted that Reiner can no longer hear me now, unless he wishes speak with me. Just letting you know, so you don't think I'm breaking my word~


.....Regardless, everyone that wants to go to the AV arrives their within half and hour with no complications, and Reiner + Alexandria head up to his penthouse suite. As always is the case, Mr. Mime was waiting outside its entrance to greet you with a bow, looking calm, refined, and reposed as per usual.

"Welcome back, Mr. Arendse, and greetings Ms.. Has your business gone well today? Anything I can get you or her, sir, or....."

He trails off at this point, giving an aside glance to Alexandria before looking back at you, who's openly staring at talking mime. She's been through a lot this day, but a talking Pokemon was just yet another thing that was a bit too much for her right now.

"He found her in the city's alleyways apparently, Alexandria.  Got loose apparently.  Better that he has her than having her roaming free.  I'm sure the National Guard can clean up any remaining stragglers if there are any, though.  As for why that Xenoqueen is so friendly...Risuko Berries can solve a lot of loyalty problems if you can convince the pokemon to eat them.  Or force feed them if you have a deathwish in some cases."

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@Spiritmon

Reiner tosses Arial the Nuclear Ball containing Geigeroach before he splits off from everyone else to meet with Riza.  "Let's say I traded her for that Beedrill earlier.  I'm sure Riza will be able to make better use of that bug than I'll be able to at this point.  Just make sure she doesn't spread that or any of the bug's more dangerous traits around, kapeish?  And I better not hear about any Gyarados rampaging through the city streets."

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How about Lindworm?  Reiner would prefer if he returns to the AV with everyone else as well since there may be things to discuss with him, and Reiner at least wants the gear Lindworm's borrowed back, but what does he want to do?

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"Don't worry about the Mr. Mime's ability to talk, Alexandria.  This place is really high class, and they spare no expense for their paying customers.  He's actually a really, really efficient butler.  If you need anything, just ask him."

Anyways..."I don't really need anything at the immediate moment, Mr. Mime.  Other than to talk with my guest.  How ironic that she's waiting on me for once...I take it she and Kyubi have been talking in the meantime? Oh, and as for my business...let's just say it ended sooner than I initially expected."