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

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

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Upon spotting that single Picture of Rubin, his daughter Saph and the short woman, Bernhard lets his gaze rest on it for a while, a thoughtful expression appearing on his face. If it wasn't clear already, the Scim Magus gets the impression that his anxious host must care greatly for his family - and that's something Bernhard acknowledges, even if he personally can't relate. It's more 'found family' in his case, which is just as valid in his books. It's a little frightening to realize that he and his alchemistic skills are sort of a last hope on something as significant as his beloved daughter, if it wasn't already. Though it also fills Bernhard with some extra-determination to see this through and DO find a cure.

A discrete spell/magic to mask or enhance the taste of food sounds incredibly useful, it is not needed here however as the tea's just fine as it is. So fine that Bernhard will help himself with a second cup soon enough while with a side-glance observing the scene playing out between his precious fae steed and Mr. Gleam.

That very scene, seeing how Mr.Gleam put himself at complete(!) and utter(!) mercy and possibly judgement of the precious Galarian Pokemon that is Bernhard's magically-bound companion - it was almost physically painful for Bernhard to watch and witness. There's so many emotions, so many feels and a whole lot of meaning in it, and it certainly must not have been a lighthearted thing to do for this man. Yet they force themselves to keep a close eye on it, and return Nirix's gaze with a confident one. Whatever has been told or not told without words between these two, it is as clear as day that it is meant to be and said with every bit of calm reassurance Bernhard is able to bring up.

The following received permission to use Nirix's Horn in any Healing Potion or Alchemic Creation towards Curing Saph - it is filling Bernhard with deep awe, silent gratitude and a shy feeling of budding hope. It is something Bernhard's also mildly afraid of as he hasn't done so before, aka hasn't used even bits of G-Rapidashe's Horn in any alchemistic creation before - though now is not to time to back off or shy away, and if anything he KNOWS of  and TRUSTS in his alchemistic knowledge and talents. Let's just hope Father Fate and Miss Fortune are with him here, too. For they cannot afford to screw up in something as significant as...well, this.

Gently so, carefully yet genuinely so, Bernhard reaches out to caress the magnificent pastel mane of Nirix. "My sincere gratitude to you, my precious one. You have expressed great empathy and confidence, and this is something I appeciate and value wholeheartedly. It is reassuring to see you having yourself a heart and my words having reached you. I do feel utterly blessed to be allowed to work as something valuable as your horn, and I will remember your your act of kindness ever and ever."

With a handgesture Bernhard motions to Mr. Gleam to please take his across him seat again. "Now then, Mr.Gleam. What you are describing to me about your treasured daughter Saph's state and condition... Gloomy. Dreadful. Spiritual in nature... We cannot rule out that something might have possessed her. Something, be it a strong Pokemon or other a spiritual being, that is slowly draining her of her life source and energy. Therefor, we have to utilize utmost caution and care as you let me to see her now - However, if these 'brief periods of lucidness and being awake' are a hint, it not too late yet. It was certainly wise of you to make use of Berries, Spell Tags and Incenses to keep her safe and anything vile at bay. Please, allow me to prepare, and lead me to see her once I've taken some precautions. ...You, Nirix - you shall join me in seeing Saph, please."

Said precautions before seeing Saph are the following:

- Cast a strong Safeguard by Myra as an Evocation Spell over himself, Nirix and Mr.Gleam.

- Swap Bernhard's held Item to the Spell Tag Myra usually is holding to ward off any spirits.

- Recite a short prayer to Cresselia and Arceus, asking for their aid and protection from any malicious spirits.

- Light up one or two incense sticks of Sage and Frankincense (either provided by Mr. Gleam, or taken from Bernhard's personal small stock), and keep a hold of these the whole time while being near Saph. Potentially going so far as to smoke these sticks similar like Ventus did with lavender - sounds like something Bernhard would regularly do, especially during finicky acts of magic or alchemy.

Then, and only then, Bernhard will ask for him and Nirix to personally see and visit Saph, lead by Mr. Gleam. And only after this visit he'll begin with the preparation of the healing tonic/cure for her, as you're right it is much smarter to start with this after having seen her (I don't know what I was thinking when I said I'd prepare the Alpha Form on the spot, as in hindsight this makes no sense at all.)

Bernhard will - if it's possible for him and there's nothing that causes him to rebound from the touch - very very carefully and gently try to take her hand and speak to her, regardless whether she hears or reacts. His tone of voice is quiet, suprisingly docile (in Bern's terms that is, given his standard emotionless tone), and utterly cautious, but he speaks clearly and with some faint hope in between the lines. "Hello there, Saph. My name Is Bernhard, and I am an esteemed member of the Sky Scimitars. I am also an Alchemist, and your father has told me about your state and condition. Together with my Galarian Rapidash's aid he asked me to help you, and I have vowed to do what I can for you to see the light and the world again. Will you...allow us two to try curing you of your ailments?"

In case there's a negative reaction or even the faintest hint of Saph or anything that might be present (Ghost-Type'd Pokemon or Spirits) lashing out on us, we'll make hast and leave the room; getting started on the alchemistic creation in Mr. Gleam's kitchen.
If there's a positive reaction, we'll cast a gentle Heal Pulse onto her via an Evocation Spell, meant to patch her up a little bit for starters. 
If there's no or a neutral reaction, we'll do nothing, wait for short potentially, but then leave the room and get likewise started on the alchemistic creation in Mr.Gleams kitchen.