[Game Thread] Pokerole Mystery Dungeon: Primal Shadows

[Dragonstrike]

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A/N: Sorry for the long wait, but I'm back now and I will be able to post regularly once again.

The berries that Karen had bought for Team NW are as follows:

• 1 Lum Berry
  
• 1 Sitrus Berry
  

Daxter had many thoughts about the missing team. As far as he knew, Rhyperior, Gallade and Roserade were all impressively powerful species of Pokemon so the fact that they had seemingly gone missing mystified him. If the three of them failed to overcome some obstacle, what chance did he and his team have? Why were they picked? There were surely other teams better equipped to handle something that could be as potentially dangerous as this and yet the guildmaster seemed to be fairly insistent on them being the one of the teams sent out to look for them. Did she know something that he didn't? Did she use that weird psychic power to divine some purpose the universe had for him? And then there was the case of the missing daughter...

Did Braixen go along with that other team or was she daft enough to try and brave the world on her own? Either way, Daxter very much desired for his team to be the ones to find her. Friends in high places could only be a good thing and if he and his team could win the approval of the guildmaster, they'd win themselves a lot of influence.  That, and he wouldn't mind getting to know the guildmaster's daughter a little better. He was definitely curious about her. She had her whole life on a silver platter and she still wanted to make more of it? Not such a spoiled brat, it seems.

And Team Artificers had him grinding his teeth as usual. One day...

The weird shiny bird was interesting enough, he supposed. Seemed respectable. He wouldn't have minded them joining his team but he wasn't too bothered by their choice to join Kee and Kogeki's team.

After Kee finishes speaking with the Arcanine, Daxter tilts his head in thought. He turns to the excitable Ampharos. "Sorry, mate. I'm gonna have to leave you for a couple of minutes. I've wanted to ask that Arcanine something since I first got here. Be right back."

Once he walks over to the enormous canine Pokemon, Daxter pokes his paw to get his attention. "Uh, hey there, mate. Don't think we've had a chance to meet just yet. I'm Daxter. Leader of the Night Wardens. I was just hoping to ask you a question, if you've got the time. I've got a friend who looks a lot like you, but he's a lot smaller than you. Also, he's very blue. Lighter coloured than I am, and his breath mists when he breathes. But honestly, the splitting image of you, mate. You ever seen anyone like that? You seem to be pretty well traveled. He's my best friend and I'm getting a little desperate. I've got no idea where he is."

After Delphox goes off to meet with the weird barnacle and the slicey dicey grass Pokemon, he turns to Ampharos. "Right then, mate. I'll go and pick my team and some supplies up. We'll meet you at the Lapras Liner in a bit."

Daxter then makes his way to Café Connection to meet up with the rest of his team. He finds them at the team's usual table, and sits down heavily before waving at Gothorita to get her attention. "Morning, love. Just one of those berry salads for me if that's alright."

He then turns to the rest of his team. "Well, I just came back from a very interesting meeting at the guild. You can probably tell. The whole town's going apricorns over something or the order. Apparently, some of the kids found a weird unconscious shiny bird Pokemon this morning. Uh... Shiny as in literally glinting, as far as I can tell. Not shiny like you, Karen. I met them, and they joined up with Kee and Kogeki to help look for the big dudes. Oh, right. You don't know about that either. Turns out the team with that massive Rhyperior bloke went missing some time back.  On top of that, apparently the guildmaster's daughter's gone missing too. She's been calling in all sorts of favours to try and find them. Called guilds from other continents, even. She selected a bunch of teams to work with these other guys, and for some reason, we're one of them. I even found some mons for us to work with. We'll meet up with them at the Lapras Liner after we finish up here.

First off, I've got something for you, Rolycoly. This TM will teach you Rock Tomb. Useful move, if it does what I think it does, so maybe you can learn it. Secondly, I was thinking that I would take both Snom and Rowlet for this mission. Unless you want to come with us, Karen. I doubt Rolycoly would want to come because we're going all the way to the Water Continent. That place is probably a literal death trap for him. Rowlet can stay behind if you want to come with, but I'd prefer you stay here so that you can help out any mons we recruit and teleport back to the guild. Ease their way in, so to speak. If you'd rather come with, maybe Rowlet can stay behind with Rolycoly. They'd make a good pair. Either way, whoever's coming with, make your way to the Lapras Liner and wait for me there. I'm just gonna pick some things up. Maybe you can get yourselves acquainted with Ampharos and Mawile in the meanwhile."

Daxter finishes up his breakfast before getting up and making his way towards Kangaskhan. "Hey there, Kangaskhan. I was hoping to pick some things up from storage. Actually, I was hoping to pick all of them up, if that's okay."

Items being withdrawn:

• Persim Scarf
  
• Mysterious Looplet
  
• Gold Bar x2
  

Daxter returns to the table, and puts the scarf down in front of Rowlet. "I've got no idea what the Water Continent is like, but I know Grass types don't like cold so I thought you could maybe put that scarf on. It's not much, but it could help."

Firstly, Daxter approaches the Kecleon Brothers' stall. "Morning. I was just hoping to check out what you two have for sale today. Anything interesting?"

Secondly, Daxter makes his way towards Glorious Gold. "How've you been, mate? Been a couple of days. Listen, my team and I picked up these two gold bars. I was hoping I could find out what I can get for them."

Finally, Daxter makes his way towards the Duskull Bank. He deposits all of his money save $1000 just in case he runs into another Kecleon stall in the Water Continent.

Daxter then arrives at the Lapras Liner. He fingers the Looplet in his backpack, unsure of what to do with it. This looplet very likely belonged to Ampharos, but he wasn't quite sure what to make of him just yet. It would be a good idea to have it on him for now, however. "Well then. I'm ready to get going when you are. This is my team. Let's see if we can find this lost team then, shall we? And hopefully Braixen too."

Arcanine is surprised by Daxter addressing him at first.  "Oh?  Ah, Team Night Wardens.  What can Team Stripes do for you?  Someone who looks a lot like me, but not?  Hmmmm...no, I can't say I have run across anyone like that.  I'll keep an eye out, though.  If I see or hear about anyone that fits that description, I'll let you know."

Ampharos nods in affirmation of Daxter's plan to meet up later.  "Righto, then.  Off we go, Mawile!  To the docks!"

Ampharos turns to leave, but ends up walking down one of the tunnels that leads deeper into the guild instead of the stairs leading up and out.  Mawile sighs and shrugs.  "As directionless as always...we'll meet you at the Travel Liner.  Eventually."  She then begins running after the Dashing Wanderer in an attempt to catch up to him and correct his course.

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Gothorita takes Team Night Warden's orders promptly and wanders to the back room to go get everything ready for them while the team discusses what to do about the upcoming mission.

Karen seems to be fine with staying behind.  "Honestly, I could use a break.  That mission from a week ago...that was rough.  In more ways than one...so I don't mind staying behind and helping out here.  Jobs are probably going to be easier anyways since there's so many teams still at the Guild."

Snom seems eager to explore somewhere else besides the Sand Continent, while Rowlet just silently nods in agreement.  Rolycoly has no objection to staying on the Sand Continent either, nor to learning Rock Tomb.  Sounds like the team has a plan!  Snom and Rowlet will be accompanying Daxter to the Water Continent.

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"Ah, Daxter!  Welcome, welcome!"

"We have a fine selection of items for you today!"

"Oh, but where's your sparkly friend?  We haven't seen her yet today, you know."

"Yes, quite strange.  Is everything alright with her?"

General Merchandise
- Apple
- Apple
- Apple
- Oran Berry
- 2 Geo Pebbles
- 2 Geo Pebbles
- Pecha Scarf
- Tiny Reviver Seed

Orbs and TMs
- Escape Orb
- Rock Blast TM
- Calm Mind TM
- Shock Wave TM

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Cofagrigus is more than happy to talk with Daxter if it means possible business involving Gold Bars!  "Ah, Gloooooooriuuuuuussss Goooooooold!  Yes, yes, veeeeeerrrrrrrry goooooood.  2 Goooooooold Baaaaaars wooooon't get you much, but I'll glaaaaaaadly take them ooooofff your haaaaaands if you wiiiiish."

For reference, the wares available at Glorious Gold and how much they cost can be found HERE.

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Little of note happens at the item and money storage facilities except business as usual.  Kangaskhan and Duskull are always happy to help.

The Lapras Travel Liner scene will be addressed at a later date.