[Game Thread] Pokerole: Mount Coronet Mystery

[Dragonstrike]

Sally gives Randolph a veeeeerrrry confused look at first before she sighs and just continues on as normal.

Trust me, you're going to need my help for this one.

Karen coughs nervously at this point, saying, "...I'll uh...be right over th-there if you guys need me..."  She points to a spot next to the tent, away from the campfire.  Sally rolls her eyes, but doesn't say anything this time.

Scizor listens carefully to the questions that are posed, then converses with Sally, who then translates.

How Scizor is feeling: He says he feels fine.  Slight headache and a little sluggish still, but he's still fit enough for exploration thanks to us.

Does Scizor have a trainer?: He's asking what a trainer is.  My guess: no, he doesn't have one.

Where Scizor came from: Scizor pulls out his map, unrolls it, and points to a few spots on it.  He says he's from...the Grass Continent?  I guess that's what's pictured on the map.  And he was exploring Blizzard Island (the island in the southwest corner of the map) at the request of the Explorers Guild before he ended up here, wherever here is.

"Explorers Guild?"

They're an organization that organizes Exploration Teams and Guilds, assigning them missions and such.

"Well, I still have some questions about that, but carry on."

How Scizor was frozen and how did he end up here: He says he was suddenly caught in a blinding snowstorm on Blizzard Island.  Next thing he knew, he was attacked by Froslass.  He doesn't remember much after that, but I think we can infer what happened from there.  Not much info to explain what exactly happened, apparently.

What is that blue orb?:  Scizor carefully pulls it out of his bag and holds it in one claw.  He calls it a...Wonder Orb?  There's apparently loads of different kinds with varying effects.  This one, he calls a...Totter Orb?  Apparently, it Confuses every enemy pokemon in range.  But...it only works in...Mystery Dungeons?  Scizor then puts the orb away.

"What the heck is a Mystery Dungeon?"

Mystery Dungeons: He says they're difficult to describe., but they're basically ordinary places that have somehow become a maze that differs every time they're entered.  Very dangerous, so it's only recommended to explore them if you're prepared.

What is Scizor exactly?: He doesn't quite fully understand the question, but he says he's a pokemon, the same as I am.

How much does Scizor know about what's going on?: He's not sure what exactly is happening.  He's asking if there's something he needs to be worried about...and wondering why there are so many humans here?  He...thought they were just mere legends?  Ummm...

Sally looks visibly confused after that question is answered.

What's Scizor's goal:  He's not sure.  He's asking where 'here' is exactly, and what we're doing.

"Well, we're in the Sinnoh region, near Mount Coronet, investigating some distortions in time and space.  Does that help any?"

Scizor thinks about it for a bit.

Will Scizor join the group?: After taking a moment to think about this and the previous question, Scizor nods.  He feels it'd be best if he stuck with us for now.  What's going on is lost on him, but if we're investigating that, maybe he can get some answers by sticking around.