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

[Lord Windos]

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"Fate's a funny thing sometimes, yeah.  Bet Bernhard's got a real interestin' story about this."

Seddi crosses his arms as this strange pokemon questions him, treating the encounter surprisingly casually.  "Honestly, still a bit shaken up, but I'll be fine.  Not my first tango with gettin' a little messed up like that.  Wasn't pleasant seein' exactly what that boa is made from get their neck snapped-and experiencing it as well for that matter-but I'll survive."

As for that last question...

"Nobody could ever really replace those Swords, lil' one.  I'm not purposefully lookin' to pick a fight with Enigma either.  The Top Champion would kill me if I did.  Just happen to have a particular affinity for rather sharp pokemon."

Between Leaves and that Boa, maybe there is something there.  It's not anything that Seddi had been purposefully seeking out though, so he's rather confident in saying it's not really a goal of his.

"Giggles* Yeah and yeah, it sure is Irons man. S'Not entirely my tale to tell, though, so I'll be keeping mum 'til Erni wants to share it, 'k ?"

Insight + Contest + Empathy Roll
(6)(2)(3)(6)(2) + *1

...Barely, just barely, you detect something else from her light hearted tone. Something...Pained, Regretful, and very, very Bitter. None of it directed at you or Bern, but at...herself and others?

Your casualness is meet in turn by her, as she nodded and gave you a happy smile.

"Whew, glad to hear it! Still, it must have been unpleasant, so apologies for what that bitch did. I'll prank her something nasty later to help even the score between ya, okay?"

You're not sure if she heard your mumbling, but she takes your affirmation in stride none the less.

At you lil' nickname for her the fuzzy birdmouse expression suddenly turns bemused and Knowing, her eye going half-lidded as she lets out a snicker.

" 'Lil' One ' , huh? Hate to break it to ya, but this lady is millinums older than you. If anything I should be calling you little, he he. Used to be bigger too, but...those days are long, long behind me. I'm just the smolest and greatest artist trying to enjoy herself now in day, hmm...."

Your response gets a thoughtful frown from her, as she tilted her head, scrutinizing you a bit.

"...A shame, but probably for the best. The Swords need a successor in my humble opinion, but they wouldn't want anyone sticking their necks out for The World's Changer or that bitch for them to get chopped. Or end up falling to the Double-Edge nature of the mantle - live by the Sword, die by the Sword, for one and all in need or Justified....

"....*Smiles* Still, happy with what you've done, intentionally or not. Happiest and most proud I've seen of that cute lil' tyke....what's left of him, anyway. He'll help you as much as he can, I believe."

She has a rather sad yet content smile as she finished, glancing at the Boa that was suddenly around your neck as she carrassed it gently. Faintly, you could feel a pulse coming from it to her - what, exactly, it meant elluded you.

"...We all live and die eventually, even us 'Immortals' and 'Divinities' . What matters is living a life you don't regret, and pass on what you can. 'Fore, I'd think they got done in horribly, but now...maybe they have a second chance. If you take anything away from me, take away that, Seddi."

Immediately she perked up and shot higher into the air, giving you a wink and a wave.

"'Nuff with the heavy stuff, I say! I took up enough of your time as is, so I'm going to head out now. Maybe I'll meet up with ya later, maybe not! Who's to say, hmm~? Going to pay a visit to Oz first before anythign else, though - girl looks like she needs some of my energy to blast away those old wounds! See ya, Swords at Hand, Lady Moon Smoke!"

...And with that the Mythical Creature *zips!* off, a sparkingly blurr as she head towards what looked to be the coast.

Well. That was something.

*Time Skip: Embassy - Paldean*

Eventually and with a little bit of asking for directions, you make it into the Government Seat of Sutalor, an old and historied section of the city that managed to preserve the past and bring forth the future in its arcitexture and Solidarity vibes. Finding your Embassy was easy from their - only delay was the Guards asking for why you were here, and simply flashing your Globe done the trick to get in.

You find yourself in the lobby, with a small lady manning a desk and tapping away at a keyboard, her focused completely absorbed in her task.

No signs of the Professor - perhaps they are deeper in, or are already meeting up with officials about your Mission or her Projects. 

Ianai leans against a wall near the door, looking a bit bored and mildly uncomfortable here. Maybe she was not the biggest fan of the governments - which, considering her Native Status, would be all too understandable.