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

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...Hoo humm. Sitting right here in that teatime retreat and breakfast nook of that anxious man's place and having taken their time to let their gaze wander a bit until he returns, Bernhard's first impression is that this man is wealthy, but in a way that is elegantly so. Like, definitely not ostentatious, which is appreciated and which lowkey reminds Bernhard on their Mentor. He has a fine taste for decoration and furniture, got to give him that much indeed. Must be a man in a high position or ortherwise important figure in some way. All of this kinda makes Bernhard wonder what he'd reward them with if they DO succeed in curing his precious daughter - but blatantly asking this would be quite rude, so Bernhard abstains.

One more thing that the stoic Magus can't help but to wonder about is how that man keeps repeating that his daughter is 'all he has left' - if that's the case, what's with the girl's mother? Are there perhaps any hints within view to do sort of an educated guess on this? Like, framed photographs or similar, out of sheer curiosity? Whether there are or there aren't, Bernhard will definitely NOT ask, least he's risk a full breakdown of that guy!


Either way, enough of mulling over things as it leads nowhere. Instead, time for tea! Tea of a VERY fine sort and quality, and tea WITHOUT having to worry whether or not it is spiked with weird fae brews or aromatic herbs, hooray and yay!~ Both is highly appreciated and gladly accepted! (I also so hecking love tea, and like it a lot how it seems to be a big thing in Scimitar society or at least to Bern's Mentor!) "Just a bit of sugar, thanks. It's bitter completely without, but too much will mask the certainly unique taste... I also have to admit you have a FINE taste for furniture and decoration. Modest, but stylish through and through."

There's something weirdly off-place of sitting here and drinking tea all calmly (in Bernhard's case, that is) while something BIG has happened that caused the city to go into an impromptu lock-down, but does the local Scimitar Magus care? ...No, not really. He'd probably watch the world burn while keeping an unimpressed facade if he knows for certain that he and those he cares for a safe and sound. Plus if his guess is correct, the others, for certain Seddi if Bernhard's first impression remains true, got himself involved ALREADY in SOME way - Oh boi, hopefully all the people he met yesterday won't bite off more than they can chew, like lots of young adults and adventurous people do...? Well, thank heaven and Arcus that Bernhard has more than grown out of that phase.

For a bit there's only silence after the man introduced himself and almost threw himself into an anxious fuss once more, until Berhard gave him a reassuring and honestly gentle (yet only mild) smile. "There, there, Mr... Gleam, was it? *hand gesture of waving any worries off* Please, do not be hasty. I will see her, and I have assured you that I will lend you my help, and I have always kept keep my words so far. However, please, tell me more about her first. Tell me what her symptoms are, whether there is anything that you have tried that only made her condition worse, and anything that might be of importance when brewing together a Healing Potion for her with... - *reaches out to pet Nirix's neck* - "...his unique skill's help. It is also of a crucial role for you to understand that it is not me you have to convince on giving you a hand - It is him. Like I have told you, a Galarian Rapidash's horn is potent and strong in any healing arts, but only if the intent under which even just part of it is given is pure and honest..."

"Therefor, please tell us two how much it'd mean to you if we were able to make Saph feel better. How much joy and happiness and whatelse it'd bring you as well as her... You, Nirix, I ask you to listen, and listen well. Please, be open about aiding us in this case, allow me to ask you this. You do not have to gift us your complete horn if this is what you are wary of, though I do definitely appreciate if I could add just a grounded PART of it into my created tonic t least." Bernhard carefully continues to pet his prized unicorn, runs his natural hand through his colorful pastel-y veil and mane, utters careful and almost whispered words to him. "I KNOW of your reservations, Nirix. I am AWARE of your waryness of parting with something as prized as bits of your horn. ...Though if there ever is a time to display courage and compassion, then it is NOW. Humans have done horrendous acts on your kin, I am painfully aware. But, is this worth it letting your heart be blackened and poisoned, refusing to aid those in dire need of your unique powers? ...It is not, in my books that is. Never forget what has been done to your kind, but never let this prevent you from being the one who lends a helping hands to those that need it. My intent is pure, and I will certainly not force you doing something you aren't okay with. This man's intent is pure, it is clear as day that he only wishes to see his beloved daughter smile again. Do you...understand? Please, listen to what he is about to tell us, and have yourself a heart, my dear and treasured one. You have been with me since you were a juvenile Ponyta, and you have let me understand that you did have a read of my heart's content upon meeting me. No evil is what you found within it - now, can you spot any malice in this man's heart?"

During it all, Bernhard will - if possible - already create prepare Alpha Form of the needed Healing Tonic, by adding 2 Units of Veil Color to a vial of destilled water (which he should always have a reasonable amount of, I'd guess). Then he'll take a small (just a spoonful!) portion of it, and add just a little bit of ground Soulably flowers into it to see what effect it'll have. (Reminder, those were the fuchsia-glowing flowers that Iron Leaves caused to grow) Their effects are unknown to him, but he's got a feeling they may be useful in medicine making...?