[Game Thread] Pokerole: Mount Coronet Mystery

[Dragonstrike]

Lucas nods when everyone says they're sticking this out until the end.  "Alright then.  I have no doubt in my mind we all have good reason to be here.  Let's do our best, and end whatever the source of all of this trouble is."  He says no more on that topic of turning back, though there is a slight smile on his face as he turns to conduct his own business.

- First, he wants to make sure everyone that was not in his mini-group is fine, and help out if necessary. If anyone wants to talk with my character, this would be the time to do so.
- Second, he'll want to check on how Paula's doing, now that he has the time and is in a safe enough spot to do so, couching down to examine her closely and with concern. "Paula, how ya feeling? Did that Fight with that Rhyperior wear ya out, or was it all the battles before that? And how's ya voice too? Any better, now that you've had a little rest...?
- Third, he'd want to check on his Portable PC for any Items/Messages he got from Alman, Roark, and his friend back in Canalave City . Its been a few days since he sent out his gifts to them, so they probably have sent him some brief messages back, and he's curious to know if that Amber he found in Snowpoint Temple had any DNA that Roark could get revivified !
- Forth, he'd want to check out the cave the group's in for any goodies or unusual stuff the others may have missed . He's the resident cave expert, so its possible he could turn something of interest up!
- Fifth and finally (for now), he'd want to have a private chat with Lucas once everything has settled down for the time being. He'd be discrete about asking for it, as he doesn't want to attract unnecessary attention to it from the rest of the group. Depending on the outcome of this he might have more to do with him, so I'll just leave it at the conversation for now.

- Paula nods.  She's feeling better.  She's still finding it hard to sing, but her voice should return with a little more rest.

- Randolph does actually have some messages from Alman, Roark, and his friend!  He must have received them before entering Mt. Coronet.
     - Thanks for the jewelry, Wolfe!  Looks real pretty, I have to say!  Reminds me of a particular day all those years ago...that gemstone's as clear as diamond!  Ya haven't forgotten what I told ya right before you left, right?  Don't forget!  
     - Oh wow, Moon Stone!  And that Amber!  Where'd ya find these beauties?  I did some analysis on it, and the Amber contained Aerodactyl DNA!  I had the museum revive it for you since you asked, then sent it to your PC.  I imagine they've probably arrived by the time you've seen this message.  Be careful, those flying terrors are quite the handful!  Oh, and thanks for the gift!  (this message is found as a hold item equipped to said Aerodactyl.  The other two are just letters in Randolph's inbox)
     - For me?  Randolph, you shouldn't have.  Honestly, I have no idea what the heck I'm going to do with this beautiful necklace.  Thank you.  I'll try not to work too hard.  (Randolph isn't certain that's actually going to happen, though)

Unfortunately, responding to the messages isn't exactly the easiest thing in the world right now, given that the only practical way to do so right now is through sending letters via the PC.

- The room the group is currently in is almost completely bare aside from the statue.  There's enough space to make camp, but little else in the way of decoration.  Examining the walls, though...

*rolls*

...are those...traces of coal veins?  Odd.  Mt. Coronet isn't known for having coal deposits...it's unmistakable, though.  There's traces of coal in the walls.

- Lucas keeps it brief at first.  Sally is over by Scizor, translating for the bug (much to her continued dismay).  "Randolph.  Need something?"

Aww THAT's certainly enough for Karen to earn a welcoming and equally tender and teasing ruffle through her hair from Kee, Octavia's also delighted to see the nice lady with her empathy and differently colored eyes again and is quick to up run to her for some strokes and pets. <3

"Well, not QUITE tha Stairs, Karen-dear.....~" *points to the Kanga-Statue/Rock*, " ...But something that's 'ppearantly EQUAL to tha Stairs." *charming and dear smile* "'n what about YOUR wanderi' 'cross this floor, did everythin' went well, found nice stuff or spotted curious Pokemon without feral or shadowy ones messing with you, Ran, Rui an' Scizors?~" (Potential cue for her to tell about the loot including the Big Nuggets they've found)

Karen definitely pets Octavia.  She purrs appreciatively.

Kee's mention of finding 'nice stuff' jogs Karen's memory.  "Oh yeah!  We met a really nice gentleman, and he gave us some rewards for saving his life!  Here, this one's for you!  I have one for you too, Kogeki!"

Karen hands both Kee and Kogeki a Big Nugget.  (@Spiritmon)

"We also got some TMs, and Randolph got this really weird looking, red tablet...I think it was important, but I'm not sure why..."

When the steely explorer of a Bug Type starts 'doing something with that Kanga-Statue', Kee's curiosity has been awoken and he watches them with interest. Once they're done, he's carefully yet with some honest interest in his voice ask them: "Soooo Scizors... Mind to maybeh update me what these Kanga-Rocks are actually good for? How can they benefit us, how to 'use' 'em? Ya're sayin' that we're SAFE here... Safe for long enough to catch up on some sleep? It'd be...weird as heck if they're just 'there' without a cert'n purpose, or so I'd guess.... Just call me curious, 'nd yar tha EXPERT 'bout these Mystery Dungeons 'fter all~" Sally's asked to translate like before if needed, of course.

Scizor taps the Explorer Badge, then talks to Sally, who translates.  Scizor says that this area should be safe enough for us to rest here for the night.  These Kangaskhan Statues mark safe havens of sorts according to him.  He also mentioned that he's...marked the statue somehow with his badge.  If we end up getting ejected from the dungeon somehow, we'll return to this waypoint instead of the dungeon's entrance...apparently.

"Mind to give that very Absol of mine a nice Heal Pulse? Please?~~ Just one for tha obvious wounds, some good rest will do tha rest, I just don't wish for 'em to suffer unnecessarily, ya see?"

If the semi-cyborg ninja agrees, said Ex-Shadow-Absol sitting at 1HP is summoned by Kee and carefully explained that they'll receive some initial treatment for their injuries via a Heal Pulse, after that they're allowed and even encouraged to rest. They're also offered some qualitative food (Gourmet Food in particular mixed with some dried berries and sugary treats that Kee always carries with him) and fresh water to regain some strength. How do they react to that and to Kee in general, Dragonstrike?

Absol is very groggy when Kee summons her.  She weakly nods in response, slowly eats, and carefully drinks some water, but Kee's not entirely sure she's completely put together right now, as she doesn't seem to be reacting very strongly to anything in particular right now.  Maybe some rest will help her recover her strength and senses.

Heal Pulse (Spend one of Cleffa's Will Points, Spirit!)
(6)(3)(4)(5)(5)(4)(6)(5)(3) That's a critical basic heal!  Nice!
(5)(5)(5)(3)(3)(1) Absol recovers 3 HP

Cleffa looks like she's going to need some rest now too.  She's yawning, tired from having to push herself so hard today.  It's incredibly adorable looking.

Ohhhhh, one more thing!~ Dragonstrike (sorry for another ping, just to make sure it's not missed), what Kee also does at some point is gently asking Stella to user her Secret Power, just because he's curious whether/what an effect will be triggeed if used within this curious cave.

When Stella tries to use Secret Power...

...nothing happens at all!  No matter how hard Stella tries, she can't make an opening in the wall or enlarge the room.  It's almost as if it's been set to be a certain size that won't change...but that'd be silly if it was true, right?  Maybe it just isn't working because this is already a safe haven of sorts.