[Game Thread] Pokerole Mystery Dungeon: Primal Shadows

[Dragonstrike]

Karen has Dedenne relay what she learned from Xatu to the guildmaster. (link to original post for convienence) Might be important, she'll let Delphox decide that.

Platina is fine with mostly going full transparency with all the info and discoveries, with a few exceptions: she doesn't want to talk about what happened to her due to that Giga Shadow Sandaconda, she doesn't want to talk about that weird fire she produced, and she doesn't want the group talking about The Sky Plate or any missions related thereof. The former two things only get a curt 'They're personal matter, and NO ONE elses,' while the later she professes that she is very hesitant to let anyone but their most trusted allies know about such a Divine Artifact for fear of others trying to steal it or use the group/her to exploit its Power. If the group has already revealed the full extent of their Mission from God (which Platina doesn't know about, btw, and I also don't think the group has revealed anything about their origins or overall purposes?) , she still wouldn't want to reveal the info but could be convinced otherwise if a good argument is made.

At Dedenne's reminding/insistence, the teams send a general report via the Connection Orb that's light on the details to Delphox, briefly explaining what happened to Karen and what she learned after meeting Xatu, that they found Braixen, that they ran into a little more trouble than expected, where they are now, and when they can be expected to be back (as Haxorus wants to question them further about what happened).

They get a brief response in reply.

Stay in Post Town for now.  I'll be there tomorrow morning.  Make absolutely sure that Braixen doesn't run off again.  Please.

After that, everyone retires to the rooms that Swanna so kindly offered them for the night.

Kogeki finally found Swana, and ask her two things. "Heya. Sorry in bother you but I need to ask two things: First, is there a place where I can take a bath? I was training a bit, and I sweating like a Tepig. Also, can you deliver a message to Keldeo tomorrow morning? He said he need to rest so I dont want to bother him." After such exchange of words (and after a good bath) Kogeki return to his room and after go to rest.

End of the Day: Goodnight - PMD: Explorers of T/D/S

Swanna takes the letter from Kogeki and tucks it away into her feathers.  "I'll make sure he gets this letter.  You just worry about resting as well for now.  As for that bath, there's plenty of water outside that you can cleanse yourself in.  There's a pond both at the top of the hill and at the base of it, right next to the plaza.  I sometimes take the opportunity to cleanse my feathers in one of those spots, so they should suit your needs."

Post Town is very quiet at night, the plaza and hill dimly lit by the light of a few torches around the edges of the paths.  Kogeki walks past Panpour, Pansear, and Pansage as they're patrolling, making sure the torches are in working order.  Aside from those three, though, there isn't a soul in sight, and Kogeki is able to cleanse himself in peace in the pond of his choosing.

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During the night, Platina once again dreams.  But this time, it's strange dreams.  Dreams she can barely comprehend.  Large open fields that she's viewing from above, the Sky Plate in her talons glowing with a comforting, divine light.  Bipedal creatures with no fur or feathers tending to them using strange tools she's never seen before.  One of them is accompanied by a Bronzong, who calls upon the power of a Rain Dance to change the weather.  Many other pokemon can be seen as well, including Nidoking and Nidoqueen, Linoone, Manectric, Baltoy...

She cannot make out any faces besides those of other pokemon, and she cannot glean any understanding of what is going on nor why she is receiving this vision.

But there is one thing she can remember about the dream.  One detail that she isn't sure how she knows, but is absolutely certain of.

A name.

A name that she hasn't heard before.

(The name shall be sent to Windos via PM)

It won't make sense to her now, but given enough time, she might be able to learn what the significance of this name is...

Platina gains 1 Logic.

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The Next Day...

The next morning is surprisingly normal for our heroes.  They wake up and are offered a good breakfast by Swanna, and they feel refreshed and well rested.  There's no lingering sense of doom in the air, though some may still be haunted by the memories of Shadow Ho-oh raining fire and destruction on the Seasonal Shrine.  Braixen is off sulking in a corner, mumbling to herself and clearly thinking about something (much like she was doing back in the Guild), though she hasn't attempted to make a run for it even though Delphox stated she was coming to Post Town.

Dedenne, Bunnelby, Zeraora, and Madame Twintales are all in the lobby of the Swanna Inn with our heroes, while Keldeo and Emolga seem to have made their way back to their accommodations in Paradise.  None of the regular townsfolk are present, as Swanna seems to have shooed them away so the guests can have a peaceful morning. Team Raiders isn't in the lobby either, though Swanna mentions that they stepped outside if asked about their whereabouts.

The sounds of crunching and munching can be heard as everyone fills their bellies at the various tables scattered around the lobby, but none are louder than the cacophony of three heads chowing down on three plates simultaneously, coming from the one table where a pokemon from Paradise seems to be waiting for everyone.

It takes him a moment to realize everyone else is awake, but Hydreigon is once again eating his fill of Swanna's delicious homemade meals, and all three of his heads smile as he sees everyone is awake.  "Ah, good morning!  Everyone rest well?  I heard you found yourselves in quite the scuffle.  When you're ready to head on over to Paradise, let me know!  I'll be joining in on this little group briefing Haxorus has called for."

Hydreigon goes back to packing away the pounds (how can he possibly eat so much?!), and everyone is free to converse with the members of their groups or the NPCs that are in the room with them before heading to the briefing.