[Game Thread] Pokerole Mystery Dungeon: Primal Shadows

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

The Shiny Bird carefully held still as the healer did their check up, though that didn't prevent them from letting out a thoughtful *hmm* as they answered.

"Mm....well, I will have to find them all later and repay them for their kindness. Goodness knows I could have been worse off without rescue, and I hate leaving Pokémon unrewarded for great deeds or a job well done. May I have their names, if you know them, healer?"

Once Audino was done and gave their prognosis, the metallic avian looked over the aforementioned damaged feathers and grimace, looking a bit pained to see their wonderful plumage marred so Ghastly. Nature shouldn't have despoiled her Beauty like it did, oh no no no! They'll have to preen themselves later, and won't that be a chore.

"Tsk.....most regrettable, *Sighs* but I suppose I can endure my Beauty being temporarily tarnished over more.......substantial injuries. *Nods* My thanks for your treatment."

If they has their Bag on them, they would then take this moment to rummage around it, before pulling out $75 Poke and offering to the Audino. If not, ignore the following:

"Here. Repayment for the Oran used to treat my injuries, and a little extra for looking after me so well. I insist you take it, and use it however you wish, healer."

Finally, the waylayed fowl got around to responding to the pink medic's inquires, tilting their head this way and that as they recalled what happened.

"Hmm.....I believe I was struck by lightening during on the sea. I was traveling with my faithful compan - "

Aburptly they stopped as their eyes widened in sudden realization as they once more looked at their surroundings, this time much more frantically. Not seeing what they were looking for, the metallic avian's attention immediately refocused on Audino, and with a harried flapping of their wings they began to shout.

"Where's my companion Ray?! He's.....kin of mine! Did the children and sheriff not find him too?! Is he being treated elsewhere here in Sahra Town?! Answer me!"

If the commotion from within/outside the Guild is also becoming audible to the PC, they'd also say: "And what's with all this Thundering racket?! I know I can attract a crowd, but I didn't imagine I would stir up a commotion in these distance lands! At least, not without proper efforts!"

"Ah, of course.  The children who ran across you were probably Sandshrew and Hippopotas.  They're practically always together, and they spend a lot of time on that beach outside of town, so they should be easy to find.  And the sheriff is currently standing guard outside the guild's main entrance.  He'll be even easier to spot, what with his badge and those large wings of his."

Audino pauses his note taking and declines to take the money.  "I'm just doing my job, miss.  The guild provides the funds for my services, so you need not worry about me."  He goes back to scribbling notes, muttering to himself.  "Lightning...storm at sea...hmmmm..."

He looks back up, somewhat startled by his patient's sudden outburst.  "Calm down, calm down.  You're still recovering from your current injuries.  We don't need you hurting yourself even more now.  You were traveling with someone?  I'm afraid the children only found you this morning, miss.  I can see if the Guild can send out a search party soon, though.  Maybe your companion washed up elsewhere nearby."

The majority of the guild's rooms are based underground (not that your character would know that), so the crowd outside the guild wouldn't be audible from here, but there is suddenly a commotion as several sets of footsteps clatter past the door to the room.

"Ah, that'll probably be one of the Teams on their way to the Grand Hall.  The Guildmaster has called an emergency meeting with the local Teams.  I don't know why exactly, but she stated it was very urgent and that every team needed to be sent notice to send a representative to the guild ASAP.  I had to deliver the notice to Team Slink this morning, in fact.  That was right before you were brought in by the sheriff.  Hmmmm..."

Audino walks over to a side counter and pulls a drawstring hanging from the ceiling, ringing a bell somewhere.  A moment later, a Drilbur burrows through the wall!

"What?  Can't you hear we're busy, doc?"

"My apologies, but can you inform the Guildmaster that our guest wasn't traveling alone?  They were apparently at sea when a storm separated them from their traveling companion.  We may need to send out a search party to look for another pokemon."

Drilbur salutes.  "Roger that!"  Then they disappear back into the wall, filling the hole behind them.  A few minutes later, they return, looking somewhat flustered and out of breath.

"The Guildmaster...wants to see you and your patient immediately...Audino...phew...you all are going to kill me one day with all this urgent back and forth message delivery..."

"Thank you Drilbur.  You know where the restoratives are.  Take two of them, and no more.  Well then, it seems we have been summoned, miss.  This is somewhat unexpected...I needed to give my report to the guildmaster anyways, though, so I suppose this works out.  Let me escort you to the Grand Hall.  The guild can be a bit of a maze if you don't know your way around."

Spoiler

Since the others doesnt say much the Link Moves, Kogeki decided to be the first one in be the first person in try such thing. He want to link Quick Attack and Shadow Punch as his first Linked Moves.

Kogeki try to keep up with Kee speed to reach the Guild too. "Sheriff." Kogeki give the autorithy a salute of his head too, but doesnt say much. He is clearly not in his best mood, but he try to stand polite. Its the only thing he can do.

When he see the strange Ampharos and him asking if they are adventures and if this place is the Guild, Kogeki simple point his own badge and tell him with a annoyed tone of voice. "A big group of Pokemon gathered in one place. The sheriff telling to go inside. Said Pokemon carrying badges like these. Either someone is offering a discount in Oran Berries and everyone want it, or is this Guild indeed. I guess the answer is pretty obvious dont you think Ampharos?"

"Lets just enter and end this already. We have a lot of job to do."

It's somewhat fitting that Kogeki's the one to receive the free Linking, as he's the one who was holding on to the Link Box before it was delivered!

"Alright, just follow my lead.  If you want to use those two moves in succession, you must first strike swiftly, then hit your opponent where they're least expecting it immediately afterwards!  Like this!  Hiya!  Ya!"

Hawlucha suddenly strikes at his student with two moves in rapid succession!

It doesn't affect Kogeki...

"Just like that!  Now then, you try!  Not on me, though.  Use the targets in the back of the shop.  Make sure to practice regularly.  Using Linked moves can be very tricky if you aren't used to it.  It can throw off your rhythm in a battle if you're only used to using the moves individually."

Kogeki has linked Quick Attack -> Shadow Punch. (make sure to note this down in that exact order on your sheet)

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Ampharos shudders.  "Ooooo, icy reception.  Remind me not to wake you up in the morning.  And I thought our astronomer was a real grump if you catch him on the wrong side of the bed.  Well, never mind that.  If you could just show me where the emergency meeting is, I would greatly appreciate it.  I have the most terrible sense of direction if you couldn't tell."

"...oh, we can tell.  We can tell.  Meeting's in the Grand Hall.  Just follow these two teams, and try not to get lost on the way there."

Both teams head into the guild, with Ampharos following closely behind.  Just what kind of news awaits them? 

After the doors close behind him and Ampharos is out of earshot, Flygon mutters to himself, "...that pokemon has the worst sense of direction I have ever seen..."

(Feel free to react to anything prior if you haven't yet, everyone.  Wanted to get this out of the way since I'm feelin' the groove atm.  The emergency meeting itself will be a separate post.)