[Game Thread] Pokerole Mystery Dungeon: Primal Shadows

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Spoiler

Pyra's as enthusiastic as ever, though she declines Kogeki's offer to join his training session.  "Yes, yes, let's go get some rest!  Long days means tired feet!  So many questions, but they can wait!  Tomorrow, I shall ask!"

Kazren yawns.  "...yeah, it's been a long day.  I'd definitely like to get some sleep."

Marcus nods.  "Alright, let's head to my place.  It's on the edge of town, so it's not far."

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Marcus leads everyone to a simple, medium sized hut with a straw roof with a wooden mailbox outside.  It's some distance away from the town proper, though still in the valley itself.  It's far enough, however, that everyone can definitely feel how sore their muscles are.  They've been walking pretty much all day without many breaks.  Doing any further strenuous physical activity (such as training) today would be difficult at best, and would be unlikely to be effective.  (Generally, exploring Mystery Dungeons isn't going to leave much time in the day for other activities once you're finished due to the time it takes to both travel to them and investigate them.)

"Here we are!  Home sweet home, and the location of my Accessory crafting business.  Come on in!"

When everyone files through the doorway, the first thing they notice is the interior of the building is very, very messy looking at first glance.  Sticks, stones, cloth, feathers, bits of metal, bones, pieces of wood...there's piles of various things on many different tables around the edges of the room.  The floor, however, is completely clean.  What looks like a workbench with a stool in front of it is also on the opposite end of the room.  There's two doors that lead to other rooms of the house, and Marcus directs the group towards each door.

"Alright, the guys can have that room on the left.  Ladies, the room on the right.  There's some straw beds and plenty of floor space in both, so there should be enough room for everyone.  I'll sleep out here."

Karen looks a little concerned about that.  "Wouldn't that be a little uncomfortable, though?"

Marcus doesn't seem to think it's a big deal, however.  "Nah, don't worry about me.  Wouldn't be the first time I've fallen asleep on the job, after all."  He chuckles.

"Well, it's small, but I hope you guys find it comfy and welcoming.  It's been awhile since I've had guests, so you'll have to excuse the mess.  Now then, if you'll excuse me, I need to get myself comfortable.  Tomorrow, I'll properly show you guys around Sahra Town."

Marcus heads over to his workbench, sits on the stool, then starts fiddling with some of the stuff on the table.

Karen yawns again.  "Well, I'm going to go sleep now.  You coming, Pyra?"

"Yes...yes...*yaaaaaawwwwwnnnn*...my, my, I'm tired..."

The two ladies head off to their room, leaving Kogeki, Kee, and Daxter in the initial room with Marcus.

Dax thanked Marcus for the hospitality, and walked into the room without further ado. He was exhausted. He put all of his things around his straw bed and laid down flat on his back. The others might feel the need to curl up to stay warm through the night but Dax welcomed the cold. He lay down, thinking about the strange memories of white fur and warmth, and desperately tried to remember more. Eventually, more flashes of memories flew through his mind. A canine Pokemon. He remembered what the Pokemon was to him. He was his partner! He tried to remember more about this Pokemon and where he could be, and he eventually started drifting off to sleep. The last thing he remembered thinking before sleep took over him was a name.

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