[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

"You realize this will burn through most of your newfound political capital? Let's see."

 "If past endowments from the League are any guide, you'll have all you need to afford a nice lab to rival my own. I can help you redirect those funds. Oh! There are two types of medal the League gives out that might be relevant. One is a simple symbol of heroism, bravery, and strength. The other is more like the Nobel Prize offered in other regions. It recognizes an achievement of knowledge. If you want, we could try to push the Committee in that direction - say you rediscovered long-lost artifacts and knowledge of the Millennium Comet. We could probably make that argument for anyone else who is interested - Shiva with her interest in Telperion, Heart with his Deltas, Nathan with his history, and Spira with his Poke-occult knowledge to rival that of the Scims."
 
"Laurelin will know all the paleontologists and geneticists you need. I'll ask her for a list of references from all around the world. That one's easy!"

"We have a lot of rare Pokemon liberated from the Almanac base. I'm not supposed to be spreading this around, but some will be up for adoption soon and you can be moved to the top of the list." 

"Obviously the rebuilding effort will be ongoing. I don't think you need to worry about those long term. Perhaps we can have a word and have their homes moved to the front of the list."

"It would be a conflict of interest for League lawyers to represent Cosh, so you needn't worry about that. Our public defenders are top notch and have very good reputations. In the future, though, I'll have a few things to show you about Almanac that may change your mind about this. Remember, they were my biggest competitor, though I don't think that'll be a problem from now on! It'll be interregional competition now, with other legitimate Pokemon Professors."

"*Shrugs* Yes. But can't make goals of mine possible easily or quickly if I don't get these boons, though. Maybe not at all. 'Can't make money without spending money,' as my papa says. *Shrugs* Don't care too much about spending most of my capital either. Had no problems or unhappiness with own wealth and profiting before. Was...fine and content with what I have and what I can do, with or without capital. Still am."

"*Nods* Good, and I accept your aid. Parents taught me how to manage business and sell stuff, not how to do so with labs or with governments, so thank you for the offer *Bows* ."

"Hm.....friends and I are getting first kind of medal already, yes? If we can get other one too, then we should. Boons we get from it would greatly help us all, and my friends deserve all they can get for what they have accomplished. Stuff we know and discovered should  impress and earn favor and approval of Committee easily."

"Excellent. Send list to my Pokedex when you can. Hm....tell Laurelin I'd be interested in bring her in on research too, if she can keep it confidential and without conflict of interest with current employers. Maybe set up meeting with her too, if she willing to hear me out."

"....Very well. Put me at top of list, and tell me where I can pick up the Pokemon when you can. If their are any Pokemon you want for own research and business, can get some for you too then."

"Perhaps. *Shakes head* Still want to help Keni and Oscar however I can. Move them to top of list if you can, and send message to them saying I am willing to help them cover expenses if they wish."

"*Nods* Very good. Get him lawyers best League will cover cost for, after fulfilling other requests of mine. *Beat, then Frowns* .....I know Almanac is bad, and that Cosh did bad things.Many bad things. But. But....I owe him. For all the help he gave to me and my friend, and for saving the region with us. Without him, things would have been much worse for us all. That....and I think he can become fully good. Redeem himself and fix mistakes he's made, or no longer do as he once did. *Beat* Ah, and wish best for your company. Don't think you have to worry about regional competition for awhile, and I don't plan to compete with you either. Not soon, anyway."

Oh, and about Mallorn's comment about the group being famous: Terra accepted it with calm nonchalance . As a Contest Master in his home region, he's well used to fame and the clamoring/nosy attention of people, fans, and the inquisitively minded, so he's just fine with it himself. If he's happy/excited/nervous by this, its for his friends shake, not his own!

Concerning the future of the HMs the group has/will have access to in regards to the League (And what they will get out of them), he has no problems with Nathan's proposals, and would silently back them with a nod (as well as letting them/ the rest of the group speak for him and just keep quiet). So long as his partners can all be taught the HMs they can learn and the near mythical machines will be safeguarded now and in the future, he's okay with whatever happens to them at this point in time. Simple as that!

As for what Terra will do after he's finished his business with Mallorn.....I guess he'll just want to rest for the day. He's been through a lot and isn't exactly in the most condusive mood to be wanting to do extraneous stuff, so nighty night for him soon! Unless someone wants to speak with him, like the League has been with just about everyone else?

Lastly....what's the status of that.....gift the now deceased DEOXYS PRIME gave him? Is it acting 'normal', funny, or is it now dormant?