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

[Lord Windos]

(How that whole thing will count as my 2nd Encounter of the Day is totally fine to me, and yes we'll do this Encounter right away aka we'll follow that man to his house straight away. What I wanted to do for other Encounter Slots of the Day is not time-sensitive, plus a few things can't happen anyway if the city's under Lockdown. Reconciling with Zephy can/shall be done when there's more calm and quiet time, perhaps as the last Encounter of the Day once we're back in our room at the Mageocracy Embassy?)


Sitting there in the living room of that guy's place - what's their name actually? - Bernhard cannot help to to wonder how he has gotten himself into this situation. ...But eh, it's not worth dwelling over that now, no. And if he's really REALLY honest to himself, then yes the situation of that man DOES touch him in a sort of emotional way - somewhat so, even if Bernhard personally cannot relate for he has no family relations. But loosing someone that's dear and close to you, that's nothing that's beyond him - no, he wouldn't wish that upon anyone if he can aid in preventing that. His thoughts wander to Sirroc, his partnered Minun, for short...

...before Bernhard dispells all these thoughts and forces himself to focus on the current situation again. If there's enough space around, he'll already summon his prized Galarian unicorn from his Luxury Ball, and gently pets the creature's neck and forehead. "Be calm, my precious Nirix. I've got a task for you at hand, one that only you and no other may be suited to resolve. I know am I asking a lot from you, but please do hear me out, and please do consider taking a figurative leap of faith... for I do know of your potent healing skills. I did not have to make use of these for as long as you have been with me now, but someone else is in dire need of these, you see...?"

Until that man returns, Bernhard will continue to calm, gentle pet, and sweet-talk Nirix. He also keeps the so-far collected 3 units of Vein Color ready, as well as the gathered Soulaby Flowers.

Very well! It'll give her most time for rest and to sober up too leaving off the 'reunion' - and you plenty of time to brainstorm ways to give her one of your 'I'm so disappointed in you...' speeches that should set her straight for a time! She'll always Bounce back from gloom, doom, and boom to try and have fun her own way, but every now in again it pays to make her appreciate how being 'low key' and keeping the artistic chaos controlled was in everyone's interest...

Anyway, on to the father's house!

You find yourself sitting in what appears to be a Kalos inspired breakfast nook and teatime retreat, sitting in a fine, ornate, and well cushioned chair in front of a simple, clear, but tastefully decorated table. Nowhere near as fancy or strange as other places you've been, but it's clear from the fine china, old and classic furnishing, and the small but notable display of gemstones set in the odd nicknack or piece that this man was one of some wealth and prestige. Nirix, standing right beside you comfortable, looked about the place, his expression searching, assessing, but not displeased or wary. Not yet, at least - the man and his Domain did not give off any nefarious or ill omens yet, so for now he'll continue to give him the benefit of the doubt.

Soon enough you hearing clinking and bustling coming from over the kitchen, and a moment later in comes your worried host, carrying a couple trays with some amount of haste before setting them down in front of you. On one was a fine jade tea pot filled with what you smelt to be some quality Earl Grey (your Mentor was big of drinking tea, so you've become a bit familiar with some blends) and some matching cups, as well as a small bowl of sugar cubes, and little serving dish of sweet cream. On the other was all sorts of biscuits - some of them the classic chocolate chip or sugar cooke, but others when Berry filled, frosted, or even fancies like turkish delight or bakaklava. 

"S-sorry for the wait, good Sir Magus!," the ever fretful man said, taking a seat across from you, already going through the motions of serving you tea and biscuits. "H-how do you like your tea? O-oh, and help y-yourself! I-if there is anything sp-specific you're looking for, I-I'll try to get some for you!"

The man is anxious. So very, very anxious. A bundle of nerves, so frayed and close to the point of breaking, spilling all over the place. Yet, there was Strength in them yet. Strength enough to see him through his quest to help cure his daughter, and resolve to all but demand this boon from a great and powerful wizard such as yourself. Not without a lot of jitters and fearfulness, but certainly he did. 

Faintly, too, you see the inklings of Hope. Hope your mere involvement has already rekindled. In a way, it's humbling and moving; in another, its frightening and one to be cautious of. For giving someone Hope, someone who is on the very edge....

You don't have much more time to dwell on things, the man (after serving you) gives you his nervous but genuine smile, placing one hand over his heart and bowing his head to you.

"A-ah, ap-apologies, I...haven't i-introduced myself yet. *Deep breath, Pwooosh* ....My name is Rubin Gleam. 2nd Son of the Gleam Family, and Professional Prosecutor that works in the Government Seat and Star Courthouse. It is a pleasure to meet you...."

*Nervous Coughing*

"A-ahem....n-now....after y-your done with t-tea....m-might you be ready to...see my daughter? A-any question y-you have, before and...after you see her....please share them with me. Please. I....I just want my sweet little Saph to be alright again. She's...she's all I have left, and, and....!"

Oh dear, he looks about ready to burst into tears. Quick, do something, anything, before you or your unicorn become overwrought too!