[Game Thread] Lord Windos’ PokeRole Adventure 2: The Wild Lands

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

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'...How weird, yet how very interesting.' That's all what's on Bernhard's mind upon being back in the seemingly real world again. And at the weirdest of all places on top of that, for whatever reason. It's by far now suprising them, nor does it rile up any stronger feelings bar some mild fascination and a sense of purpose.

What's by FAR more interesting is that Gemstone! It's a very real evidence that what happened/what was witnessed was very very real indeed. But... Hmm, maybe it indeed was not much of a good idea to work on a Sleep Draught while being semi-sleep-deprived (how the room was comfortably dark, only illuminated by real and fake candles did not help) while also burning incense sticks of white sage. Oh well, lesson learnt, next.

For a little while, Bernhard just remained perched up there, enjoying the view and suprisingly clear air up so high, and turning the Gemstone a little in their dominant Gauntlet'ed hand. 'A stylus of all things?' he pondered, immediately being reminded of... the Scholar. Maybe he does know more, can tell more about this arcane place, or has info Bernhard hasn't yet. 'Noted.' Enough of that for now.

"*cough* You're there and awake, [yet redacted partnermon]?", he speaks quietly into the air, and in response there's a rustle in the wide left sleeve of his fine robe. "What's wrong? You want to hear about my thoughts of new artworks we can create together at last?" ...Was that just the hint of a smile that escaped Bernhard for just a split second before he's back to his kuudere self. "No. But I feel you'd enjoy the view and sense of up here, for 'inspiration' as you'd probably put it. I'd also like to show you something. It also feels...somewhat safe for you to come out a little before I'll have to tuck you away again, but only AFTER I've rendered you invisible. For safety reasons, you know the procedure..

Invisible Spell is casted on her! No roll or Will needed, just our combined Special of 7* (2 mine, 4 hers, +1 Bright Powder Ex Bonus).

..."There you go, Stretch your wings a little, if you desire so. Stay CLOSE to me though, and by all means do NOT let this - " *shows Gemtsone to her* "- stone fall down."

[don't outright reveal said Partnermon just yet please]

As a particular kind of person, heights don't bother you too much - in fact, you find being high up quite relaxing and invigorating. It's suddenly appearing on high and being perched on the edge of potential oblivion and the lack of permission of getting ripped away from your work that bothers you the most. Can't that...It have waited just a little longer, or even asked before carting them off and dropping them here, huh? Bah...

With those soft words and a bit of rustling, you hear a tiny little *Mwrrraaaan....* before a small, fuzzy, and cute lil' head pops right out of your sleave, one paw blearingly rubbing a closed eye.

" *Mrrrrrrr....* 'Up now, 'Erni . *Yaaawning whine* Why'd you wake me up...? 'Told you I wanted to snooze in after 'pleting my latest - and greatest! - masterpiece... "

She perks up a bit as you offer your critique, a smile gracing you as she opened both eyes and opened her mouth to chatter on - before pausing as she suddenly took in her surroundings....

" ....Why's we perched on a roof of a high rise like some birds, ' Enri ? And in Bayhama no less! I mean, yeah, this view is perfect for painting, and the wind's 'nice , but....why?"

You're Spell goes off without a hitch, as it is a old and much practiced on by now. One of your oldest spells, in fact, created by necessity to get people to stop harassing them and their lil' buddy so much, geez...

Once that was done your Partner slips from your robes with an ease long born of familiarity and grace and hovers close, inspecting the Gemstone with a critical gleam in her eyes...

...Before she turns to face you, a look of dumbfounded disbelief plastered all across her own.

"...By Gogh and Picaso how did you end up with something 'like....*Waves hands wildly at the Gemstone* THIS? A bit of Astral Energy, crystalized at that! Only the BIG 'uns are supposed to be able to tap into THAT stuff, 'less make things out of it! *Rubs chin* ...Very fine work too. No imperfection, and plenty of 'Tential in it. Can't tell what all it 'do, but....I can say it's 'possed to lead ya to a.... reunion and choice now? *Shakes head with a frown* 'All's I can get out of it for now, 'Erni ..."

Well well well, looks like you got something that'd impressed your Partner, who has quite the high standards in most everything. This may even pique your old Mentor's interest, if this thing is truly as Special as She claims..

Still, you got a decision to make soon - let this Astral Stone guide you, or ignore it in favor of other stuff? Wouldn't be the first time your whimsy carried you away from a Fate outcome - though you have a feeling this might help answer some questions you have. Old questions.

Still, you got a decision to make soon - let this Astral Stone guide you, or ignore it in favor of other stuff? Wouldn't be the first time your whimsy carried you away from a Fate outcome - though you have a feeling this might help answer some questions you have. Old questions.

...Soon, as in 'not now/yet'. Because for now, having ended up up here and being perched on the edge of oblivion already, Bernhard will simply enjoy and make the most of the situation. It's pleasantly quiet and - most importantly - secluded up here, after all. And nicely invigorating, it was a pleasure to have a mild and comforting breeze run through their semi-length black hair indeed. The lack of permission of being ripped away from work and the comfort of their room/lab DID bother 'em, but there's not much sense in being upset for long over things they could not control.

"...Those are a lot of questions from someone who has just been awaken, don't you think?" He bit his tongue to remind her to 'please not call him ''Enri' ', having done so countless times already. Eventually, it's something he - somewhat begrudging, admittedly - has gotten used to. "Questions I have no answer to, either. Questions I'd rather not ponder over now, bar risking meeting to ground FAR below in a way I'd prefer to avoid." Keeping his gaze fixated on something and nothing in the distance, he absent-mindedly scratches her under her chin a little, which in Bernhard's terms is a BIG display of affection already - they may appear serious and cold-hearted towards others, showing little to no emotion on the outside, but being up here with solely the company of [partner-Pokemon] and those two 'Mon he has grown used to use for his Magic; Bernhard felt like he can afford to taw up just a little.

Speaking about those two 'Mon - "Here, have a hold of this - how did you put it, 'Astral Stone'? - for a little. Take a decent and firm hold of it please. If we're being dragged into arcane things without our consent now already, might as well make good use of the opportunity." Said stylus-shaped Astral Stone is given to her tiny paws, while Bernhard himself plucks a Dusk Ball, and with a flash of darkness a Pokemon is summoned to the scene:

Spoiler

...It's a little kitsune, who blinks in mild suprise over being summoned directly instead of having her powers channeled through the Gauntlet like usually. As she spreads her six tails, the sun comes out from behind a cloud in an almost blindingly-bright manner, and one could feel the temperature around increasing in an imperceptible manner. She looks pleased over herself, and patiently awaits her Master's inquiry.

"Greetings, Myra. Wondering why I summoned you, I'd guess? ...You'll see, but at first..."

Action: Check the nearby area for any drones, security cameras or anythingelse that may make it even faintly unwise or unsafe to lift the Invisible Spell. Once spotted, destroy said means of recording with a channeled Flame Burst from Myra.