[Game Thread] Pokerole: Mount Coronet Mystery

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Going to keep all of this as brief as I can since there's a lot to get through.

Randolph

@Lord Windos

(Dang it, my usual ice type color doesn't exist on the quick select menu any more)

- Nope, Roark isn't picking up.  Could be busy or asleep.  Message left, and Amber sent.
- One A-Sandshrew is sent to Byron.  That's probably gonna vex him for a little while once he sees it, since he would never have expected an Ice type to show up in his Gym.
- Oh yeah, speaking of which, I'll assume the custom jewelry that Randolph ordered has been collected if it hasn't already, as it is definitely finished by now.
- A-Sandslash and an A-Sandshrew are traded for a Blizzard TM.  Candice tends to keep a few on hand since they're purchasable from the Department Store in Veilstone, but she doesn't typically give them out since they're rather expensive, and Snowpoint's a long ways away from Veilstone.  She doesn't have any of the hold items you're looking for, unfortunately.  "Type resist berries have always kinda been more Candice's style, to be honest.  Yeah, they're niche, but hey, Candice loves catching people off guard when they work!~"
- Candice appreciates being informed of what was happening in the lower levels of the Temple.  "...well, it sounds like you guys had quite an adventure.  You be careful, though.  Not that I need to tell you this, but it sounds like it's far from over.  I'll keep a careful eye on the Snowpoint Temple for the time being, tighten the security on the entrance so nobody wanders in without a good reason for being there.  Hopefully it returns to normal soon.  You just worry about your part in all of this, okay?  I'll keep Snowpoint under control in the meanwhile!~"
- Let's say that bulk purchase of equipment, materials, etc. costs about $5000.  That's a lot of stuff that you're buying!  You should have enough materials for a few small metalworking projects on the go, though (larger ones would require more dedicated spaces to make the items in question).  You've also gotten one set of Digging Tools and one set of Climbing Gear.

It is now Day 3.  (Every trainer gets 1 heartbeat exp and every character, pokemon and human, regains 1 Will)

Weather: (5)(5) That's on the upper end of the spectrum, so there are no weather effects currently active in Snowpoint City today.  It's still perpetually hailing on Routes 216 and 217, however.

Nurse Joy hands Randolph a package in the morning, and has some news to accompany it.  "The postman just arrived.  He seemed rather spooked about something, but I couldn't quite figure out what he was talking about.  Something about Route 216 being haunted or something.  Usually, the rumors I hear concern Route 217 instead, where there's an old, abandoned cabin that nobody except reckless teenagers wants to go near, so I'm rather confused.  Regardless, be careful if you're headed out that way.  I don't need another group of trainers that are on the verge of catching frostbite walking into my Pokemon Center today.  Or tomorrow."

Fair enough! I imagine they would not be much reason for either Ran or Rowan to continue talking with each other anyway, so skipping that is fine by me!

With Roark and Byron: No reaction for either of them, as he's already done what he intended.
With Candice
- He'd give the frosty lass a fairly pleased thanks for the trade, and would wish her the best of luck with the cold iron moles! When they comment about the Type Resist Berries, though, that earns her a raised eyebrow before also recieving a mild *Snort* too. "Not partial to them Berries myself, no offense to ya preferences lass. They're just too darn ineffective at what they're supposed to do for me to use them over more generally useful and potent Held Items, so I avoid purchasing them on principle. If some Berry Horticulturalist or herbal medicine guru can manage to give them a much bigger kick in the future, though, I may be willing to be more partial to them."
- Temple Talk Response: " *Sighs* Yes. Yes we did. Too much of an adventure that doesn't seem like it'll EVER end, if you ask me. Bah..... *Shakes head* But that's my problem, and I've been handling it......tolerably well so far, so don't worry too much about me princess. Least, not until you don't hear back from me or my partners for yonks, anyway. *Nods* Got ya, and good idea. Last thing we need is some poor fool sneaking or going in there unprepared for the fun house the Temple has been turned into. 

*Sighs, and gives Candice a wry grin*

"Alright, lass. I'll keep my head in this blasted cosmic game, and off the chopping block the best I can. That's the best I can promise ya. *Chuckles* Of course ya will, Jackie Frost. Should go without saying, really, hah hah!
- Before he would depart, Ran would ask for some tidbits of advice on how to properly care for an Ice type Pokemon, especially in hotter climes and areas (Like around a forge). He's never handled one of them before, so some help from the regions resident Icy Type master would be greatly appreciated!
Purchases: Ran would indeed buy the Sundry Goods/Supplies & Materials for $5000 Poke, leaving him with only $5000 left! Costly, but hopefully it'll be fully worthwhile! Because of that, though, he's going to hold off purchasing anything from the Pokemart, as he'd like to have some emergency funds leftover for any unexpected purchases/to take back home later.

With all that done, the bristly blacksmith would beeline to the Center and to bed, as after this wild and turbulent day he so earnestly wants as much shut eye for the heaps of Tauros shit he'll likely be struggling to deal with the next day.....

Day Three Reactions:

Ran nearly sleeps in the gelid but clear morning, until Beethoven manages to release himself from his Ball and sings "Through The Fire and Flames" (A song he LOATHES) to rouse him, which involved much cursing to the tune of "I'm up, I'm up! Turn that GODDAMN new age hipster rock off already, ya wing ding!" After that, the midget man grumply groused his way through his normal morning routine and breakfast, before checking in with the Nurse to see if she got him the goods he's been combing the city for days to get at, and his mood turned down right giddy when she did. 

"*Grabs the package* ....Heh Hehe, Hah Hah Hah! At last, at last, I got that last damn part I need, and without having to journey to the gates of hell to get it, Hah Hah! I can FINALLY get started on building that Prosthetic for my partner and give him a working limbback, and it's all thanks to ya! Thank you, mam! Heh Heh Hah Hah!"

Yeap, Randolph's actually happy alright! Good news does his spirits good indeed! It should also be noted that Beethoven is sitting on his shoulder the whole time and was also sharing his their buddy's joy, actually letting out the classical Zelda Item Get! sound effect/diddy when he added the package/parts to his Inventory and pumping his wings in concert with their laughts! It's celebration time for them both, so he'll gladly dance to the sound of his buddy's laughter, chirpity chirp!

Unfortunately, his gaiety couldn't last, as the other news she had to deliever immediately wiped the smile off his face and caused him to go serious, which also got his singing carney to stop their own fun antics and let out a disappointed humming sound. Drat, fun time is over already.....

".....I see. Well, thanks for the warning, mam. Me and my group will be taking all due caution and respect with the Routes, so ya don't have to be concerned about us dying freezing out there. *Mumbles* That'll probably be the LAST thing we'll have to worry about, bah..... *Shakes head* Anyway, we know what we're doing, and we're not rank amatuers that can't the elements or frozen fauna out here, so we'll be fine.......or so I hope."

His best bird buddy solemnly nods along with him, looking none to eager to get started on their perilous journey and job, but none the less resolved to do his best to help out anyway! They can't and won't let him down, and he'll throw up such a fuss if anything tries to seriously stop them!

As for Ran's Pokemon Abilities for the Day (And his Default Line Up):
- Zorn and Brigid are going back to using Sheer Force and Drought, respectively. He feels that his juggernaut drake will be needing to be extra brutish today, and his coal muncher will be out and about outside today, so their should be little worry about it being unusable this time!
- Boreas will keep Soundproof as its Ability for the day, as Routes 216 and 217 already have Hail Weather as their default clime, so therefore he has little need to set it himself. This will probably backfire on me in some way, but hey, at least SP lets them be a great partner for Beethoven! He'll also be taught Blizzard via TM, as he'd be able to best put it to use more often than not and because Ran wants to show the little Christmas tree he's serious about making them big and great like their former bosses!
- Absol's Ability will be Pressure, as both they and Ran would want to ward off at least some of the small fry on the Routes ahead, and do a better job of scaring the beejezus out of those left that DARE challenge them.
- Everyone else will have the same Abilities they've had as always.
- Ran's line up for the future: Diam (Sablenite), Beethoven (Silk Scarf), Catherine (Life Orb), Boreas (Rocky Helmet), Absol [Name Pending] (Leftovers), and Brigid (Charcoal)

With that out the way, let's get to respond to Kee and Karen! 

Kee: They would find Ran sitting over in one of the back tables in the lobby, reviewing once more over his notes/pictures/design doccos on the Robo Prosthetic, with Beethoven playing soothing classical music to help him focus. He also has what looks to be a package right beside him, opened up to reveal what's exactly in it. Could those be the Neuro Sensors he needs to finally attempt to build that arm....?

Also, Ran's trying/tried yet again to Craft a Light Wieght Metal Mask for Kogeki too, one that resembles the one that they one armed ninja wore, with the added feature of a detachable lower part so he could eat/hold things in his mouth without taking the mask off. What would be the Roll on that?

Karen: They'd get a somewhat deadpan and slightly withering look at their fate and spirit tempting comment (Even a veteran would be wary of ANY Ghost, given what they could do), before he scoffs to himself and returns to his work. However, Diam also heard the wee lass' comment, and obviously that didn't sit too well with her. Or rather, it sat exteremly well, for it indeed lit sparks of wicked whimsy within her 'dark' soul and bright gem eyes, prompting her to discretely/indiscreetly let herself out and either A) Used their Ghostly powers to try and Quash their plucky attitude and wait until they turn around to see her to cackle wildly at them (If they succeed in Stealth) or B) Leer at them oh so curiously and invitingly, as if asking them if they were serious or flippant with their remark (If Stealth Release fails).....