[Game Thread] Pokerole Mystery Dungeon: Primal Shadows

[Dragonstrike]

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Because of this, she didn't miss the interactions between Enamorous and Hoopa, nor the blatent theft and trickery They were engaging in again, and saw fit to comment on it with no small amount of irritation and exasperation as she went up and cuffed them (Hoopa) up the back of their head.

"You blasted Spirit of the Bottle, will you cease your perilous shenanigans?! We're doing everything in our power to return you to your full power, we're all have a stake against that abhorrent Darkness, and we're all barely managing to get by too! So for the love that all is sacred BE PATIENT, please STOP antagonizing our allies and your fellow Legendries with your short-sighted grabs for power and thrill for mischief, and JUST HELP !!!"

Yeap, Hoopa has managed to officially wear out their Legendary Status that had previously shield them from any true rebuke. Hopefully they'll sort themselves out, or they'll be earning plenty more withering responses where that came from!

Fortunately for them, Keldeo came to their unintentional rescue and very much intentional one for everyone else as they prepared to open a path to get the group to safety. Normally she would have paid close attention to try and learn all she could about the art of opening and manipulating Magnagates, but other matters had her attention - that of Landerous' and Enamorous' safety. The ironclad avian looked ready to protest their decision, before she remembered herself and the own pride and responsibilities that They must hold. Slowly, she gave the two a solemn nod.

"So be it. May the winds protect thee and ever let you Fly in Freedom, my fellow royal skyborne."

She bowed her head as she uttered that prayer, one wing across her chest and the other touching The Sky Plate, fervently asking for a Boon to give to Them. Thought the Original One's power was weakened and scattered, this piece was here and quite potent, and so too was her Will for Them to be safe. Whether or not it would work or not....

(To be more specific, Platina is going to blindly Attempt to trying and use The Sky Plate to grant Landerous and Enamorous some form of blessing for the utter hell they'll be riding high on, using as much of her Will as possible as a spiritual medium/fuel to achieve that. Lando said that the Powers of the Plate had capabilities even He didn't know about, so she's going to wing it and see if her impassioned prayer can get anything out of it!)

Thus spoken and regardless of what happens, Platina is soon swept away with the rest of the group, hopefully towards clearer skies and greener pastures....

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Her exhaustion didn't stop her from discretely checking up on everyone in the group to make sure they were truly okay, however, nor from trying to catch Haxorous' eye and subtly motioning towards the Inn. Looks like she wants to try speak with him about something there in private before she follows the group to their well earnt rest....

*Flashback!*

Hoopa shrugs nonchalantly and smiles.  "How did you think I was going to be getting my power back?  My entire schtick revolves around being able to use the powers of other Legendary pokemon, if not outright summoning them.  Trust me, it's very useful~.  And with the powers of the Forces of Nature...ooh, hehehe...oh, I'll be able to do so much more!  I can hardly wait to try them out!  Just...maybe not on that black Ho-oh.  Not yet.  Going to need a lot more power to take on something of that strength..."

As Keldeo slides the last Entercard into place and Platina wishes for the winds to aid Landorus and Enamorus, she sees something out of the corner of her eye.  She could swear that she saw some leaves beginning to stir around the edges of the clearing, as if a wind was starting to pick up of its own accord...

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Everyone who'd been fighting Sandaconda looks a bit bruised and is completely covered in sand, but they otherwise look fine!

Haxorus nods back to Platina subtly, confirming he got her message.

Daxter accepts the Looplet with a grin. "Thanks! Appreciate it. And yeah, we can talk about Mega Evolution a bit more later. Where can I find those Emera? Look like they'd be pretty useful."

In Post Town, however, Daxter's demeanour changes. He didn't like the idea of leaving Landorus and Enamorus to the Ho-Oh but he had little choice, so he followed everyone else into the Magna Gate. Once he brushes himself off, however, he ignores Swanna (for the timebeing) and pokes Keldeo's shoulder. "Hey. How do those work? Can we get back to Sahra Town with them?"

*Another Flashback!*

"You can find Emera on the ground in Mystery Dungeons.  Just pick them up and slot them into the Looplet.  There were a bunch around here, but my team and I picked them up along the way and used them ourselves to enhance our physical attributes since we were in extreme danger.  Breaking them instead is a particularly straightforward yet potent way of using them even if you don't have a Looplet.  Slotting them in can have all kinds of effects, though.  Things like giving your attacks a chance to Flinch or Confuse your opponents, for example."

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Keldeo briefly turns to Daxter to answer his question quickly, focused as he is on keeping Haxorus updated.  "Short answer: they open passageways between locations using the world's natural leylines.  And yeah, you can totally get to Sahra Town from here.  I don't have a shortcut for that one yet though, so you should rest up before you head back."

Before he go a room though. He get closer to Keldeo and talk with him for a second. "I know you are...busy right now. But...I want to talk with you later...Something important. Got time later?"

"Yeah, sure.  Can it wait until tomorrow though?  I'm kinda beat.  That Sandaconda was tough."

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Haxorus finishes getting updates from Keldeo, then turns his attention to Teams Omega Seekers and Night Wardens.  "Alright everyone, you should go with Swanna to find some rooms now.  There are a few of you I'd like to talk to so we can clarify some things, but we can do that tomorrow morning.  You all look like you need some peace and quiet after today."

Haxorus turns to address the crowd next.  Loudly.

"Alright, everyone CLEAR OUT!  Give these guys some room!"

The crowd begins dispersing, murmuring about what just happened as they leave, and everyone starts making their way to Swanna's inn.

Dedenne and Bunnelby walk up to Daxter to give him an update.  "Hey, we just finished communicating with Ampharos via the Connection Orb about what just happened.  He said he's taking the next Lapras out of Lively Town to come here.  I think he wants to hear a report firsthand.  He should be here tomorrow morning.  I can send a message to your Guildmaster as well if you like.  Or you can use a Connection Orb to send a message yourself if you'd prefer to do it personally."

Bunnelby nods.  "She's probably still worried sick about Braixen.  And she should be told about everything else too, I reckon."

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Before we continue, I need to know if you are reporting what happened (and how much) to Guildmaster Delphox.  Between Braixen being found, Team Raiders being found, and Legendary pokemon appearing, there's a lot that could potentially be reported!  Anyone with a Connection Orb can report back to the Guildmaster directly, or you can ask Dedenne to send the message.

If Platina also wants a private word with Haxorus, she can pull him aside before heading off to rest at the inn, though it sounds like Haxorus might want a private word with everybody tomorrow...