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

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

Music - REDLINE OST - Inuki

The moment you alluded to what you're planning on doing, a change goes through Dodger. His posture, previously lax and groovin, becomes more....ready, for lack of a better word. Still at ease, yet at the same time the potential for Action was still there, waiting. His smile remained, but become sharper. Leaner, though not quite mean. More...affable predatory interest. Like a Pyroar that found a Lilipup, and is deciding whether to play or prey on it. The man's eyes regarded you...regarded you....

It felt almost as if La Primera herself was judging you. Weighing you up, and deciding just what he should do....

Ceruledge at your side straighten up, a flash of alarm and unease as this change went over Dodger. Wh-what was this?! Why...why does he feel like Gouging Fire all of the sudden?!?!

"Hmm...didn't take ya for that kind of Thrill Seeker, Seddi. *Shrugs* Then 'gain, didn't expect the suits and those worry warts Bounce that into your lap. Guess both of us was in for a surprise, eh?"

Rodger Dodger walks closer to you, calm, casual, yet utterly control in his every movement. You manage to spot the Balls on his belt - One Premier, One Heavy, One Quick, Two Regular, and One Dusk.

Event: Insight + Survival + Alert - 3 Detection Roll
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Maximum Success Roll, 2 Pairs Each

...You catch glimpses of other Balls, hidden inside and further back in his coat. 3 of them: One Golden with a Platinum Star on top, a worn out Friend Ball....

And one that was Ruby Red.



A Cherish Ball.

The Dandy Man grin widens, growing more sharp and amused, and you knew at that moment he caught you checking him out. Knew what he aces he was keeping up his sleeves. 

Knew...and was not doing anything about it, as he simply let out an easy-going *huff* and quirked an eyebrow. Daring you to ask about them. 

...

...Regardless of what you do with this revelation, he cocked his head at you, and simply had this to say:

Music - REDLINE OST - REDLINE Title

"Tell me, are ya just thinking of taking that job for the booty? 'Cause you should Perish Songing the thought, if so. Better scores out their without leaning over the edge, you Dig?"

"Well, Seddi?"

Seddi continues to lean casually against the tree, but there's a sharpness to his gaze.  An attentiveness.

Cunning.

"Looks like you're packing some serious firepower yourself.  Bet you've got some real interestin' stories you could tell, same as me."

Seddi doesn't ask for any specifics and moves on to answering Dodger's questions.

"Like I said yesterday, I don't have a death wish.  There's a few reasons I'm considering signing on, though.  The loot is one, I'm not gonna lie.  The target being a chief subject of my long term research goals is another.  If this thing is going to hit the city in a month if nothing is done, I also reckon it's better to be proactive about it and find some competent help instead of sittin' around doin' nothin'.  And you, friend, look competent.  Just like a few other interesting individuals I met yesterday.  Some of whom are tentatively interested in helpin' out.  And one who's committed to fightin' it whether she gets help or not, rewards be damned."

Seddi shrugs.

"If that ain't enough to convince ya I mean business though, I wouldn't blame ya.  I'm sure most would say I'm crazy for even thinkin' about this.  In my experience though, you don't get very far in life without takin' a few calculated risks.  Didn't get to where I am today by playin' it safe all the time."