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

[Dragonstrike]

>>Ah - I would recommend contacting me directly. Sorry for the confusion.

(You should have both Randy's and Sylvia's number.)
Other than that, I'll let us go separate ways

"Very well then.  Let me make sure I've got your contact info before we part ways."

Sylvia has been added to Seddi's contacts.

No problems with speaking with Sylvia directly instead of going through Randy, but Seddi can't help but wonder how an Espeon can use a Rotom Phone (or similar)...

Spoiler

"*Closes eyes* I hope so too. *Sighs* ...The longer we stay in Sutalor, however, the more I realize it is not a land that favors peace or stability. And we've only been here for three days. Past and Future save us all..."

The rest of your musing doesn't get much of a response from the good doctor, though she does take a good look at the B.L. Card and says she'll do some Research on them when she gets the chance. Not something she normally would humor, but she has since learnt that when Strangeness and Unique things come in Sutalor, rarely do they simply bear tidings and leave well enough alone.

Plus, she wants to have your back, and part of that is making sure you're not going to be tangoing with some relatively Unown group without some intel on them!

Your commitment to Sign gets a Sigh of resignation-filled relief, a heavy burden place on their shoulders but the most important decision in awhile being made at long last. She gives you a single nod, her normally expressionless face briefly flashing some regret, before she departs abruptly to do whatever else that need to be straightened out with all the force and finesse she can muster (A lot) .

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Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yB1j2ka9D4  (Mega Man ZX OST - T18: Danger Attraction (Area H - Amusement Park)


The Main Government Seat of Sutalor was indeed a mess. A grandiose, classical and neo technomagical designed work of art that spoke to the prosperity and Future minded vision that the heads of state have for their 'fair' land, but a mess was mess, no matter how it was dressed. A certain few friends and your Mentor taught you that lesson several times (always N+1 more than your liking)....

People is suits, robes, or odd but official garb, stuffy wigs or waxed on hairdos (and some bald), and mostly old people were racing back and forth furiously, most with either paper or Items in hand, trying to get where they needed to be to put out the latest fire that popped up since the last 5 minutes or so. You even spot a few running around screaming, driven to the breaking point of just needing to vent, as well as a few crouched in the middle of the floor sobbing or staring blankly (some with a few comforting them, some not) - and this was treated as completely normal and to be expected. 

Overall, things were not going...smoothly for the government, but they were still functioning, gosh darn it all!

It doesn't take long for you to get notice, and you were practically Teleported over to an office with a semi-bald man in a black and blue dress suit (thing of the Pointy Haired Boss from Dilbert, but with white hair and looking friendly but extremely nervous and sweaty) have a pen place into your hand and the Contract before you, ready for reveiw and to be signed.

"Ye-yes sir, here it is! Read it over once...once more to....confirm all the Terms and Conditions are truly acceptable, and then....*Sighs*....then Sign here. *Frowns apologetically. Truly Apologetic* ...I'm deeply sorry that we have...are rushing you to...put yourself and others on the line for our negligence thus far. We have had our hands tied, however - sending the Army would cause....problems and drive Bayhama into a state of further panic and emergency, and virtually no Bounty Hunters or Agents want to take on the God Wandering Hurricane without reprehensible costs being paid. Combine that with the Festival Preparations, this blasted new crisis, and reports of dangerous Pokemon - including Malefics Monstrum - and I am frankly surprised things have no gone to pot sooner."

Another heavy sigh comes from the old, weary man, as he wiped off some sweat from his brow before taking a deep breath and Steeling himself, looking you straight in the eye. That look on his face....it was just like La Primera's - Dedication to Protecting What is Fair and Right.

"....In light of your immense contributions and the danger you faced in getting valuable leads on the Center Crisis, I've managed to convince my collogues to give you an advance on your stipend, plus extra."

He passes over a envelope and two Balls, containing $5000 Poke, a TM that contains a Single Use Copy of Protect, and a Single Rare Candy.

"...It is hardly enough, for what you are doing for all of us, but....I did the best I could. *Hangs Head* I'm...sorry, Mr. Entary. Sorry...you have to do this."

With that said, he falls silent, letting you read things over and....

...Sign and Date the Contract - On Day 6, you and your Allies will Hunt Down the God Wandering Hurricane, doing your Level Best to subdue it and Protect Bayhama to the 'fullest and best extent of your Abilities' , absolving you of all property damage and causalties/fatalities caused by the conflict and promising immense Reward and All Due Credit in exchange.

Current Contract Signees: Seddi M. Entary, and later Dr. Sada, Ianai, and Rodger Everett. Pending Signees: Oz, Bernard

It is done.

As first Contract Signer, you get first pick of the Original 'Super' Rewards - as a Reminder the Healing Supplies and the Military Grade Hardware can be obtained ASAP, while the others are contingent on Fulfilling the Contract. Make Your Choice Now.

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Encounter 2 // Morning - Survival Center

Eventually you head over to the Survival Center to meet up with Vernon ( Iron ), who's nursing one nasty headache by the looks of it. His Turtwig is close by, looking casual yet worried about everything. The two of you exchange greetings (if any) and head in. At the front desk is the very same lady that Vern first scheduled things with, and her face brightens as she see you two.

"*Waves!* Hey! Vernon and Seddi, right? *Smiles!* On behalf of everyone here: Welcome to the Sutalor's Wild Life, Exploration, and Survival Center! Your Tour can begin at anytime - and you can have one Pokemon out with you, so long as they are not too big or heavy! Wouldn't want them breaking the floor or getting stuck, yeah?

"*Claps Hands* As for the Tour itself - we can start on the ground floor, where our 'Basic Essentials' and 'Sutalorian Boons!' are displayed and sold, as well as a Fishing Pond you are free to Catch 1 Pokemon or Item out of while you are here!

"The 2nd Floor contains the offices and hub of the 'official duties' of the SWESC , as well as hang outs for Bounty Hunters, Rangers, and Frontier and Wild Trainers to coordinate and take jobs, either from each other, us, or whatever ones we get posted from the government and other agencies and individuals.

"We have the Basement, which contains our Heavy Duty Hardware, including Weaponry and Transportation Solid Rock enough to get you into and out of most of the trickiest and wild things Mother Sutalor has on hand! You may need some licenses to get the more, ah, effective armaments, and the vehicles don't come cheap either, but believe you me when I say it's worth every Poke and the hassle if it keep you and your own safe as a Teddiursa with their Ursaring Momma throughout Sutalör! !

"Lastly, we have a Holding Facility and small Sanctuary for Pokemon that are caught and given to us for processing or safekeeping, as well as 24/7 medical staff and security to ensure everyone remains healthy and Protected as can be! We also have Holding Cells for criminals or one causing trouble here or nearby, just in case, but those are not a part of the Tour."

"Lunch will be served at [Time X], and there will be frequent breaks for you to explore and check out each part of the SWESC. *Lightbulb!* Oh! And remember, if you have any questions, feel free to raise them at any time during the Tour."

"*Clasps Hands Once More, Brightly Smiling* Now, any questions, or are you all ready to begin?"

The Guide also reaches down to give a scritch to Turtwig, who accepts it with good grace and dignity. If Goodra is your choice, Dragonstrike, she couldn't resist huggin them and 'Eeeee!ing' about them, which is reciprocated with all the sincere and overwhelming Friendliness! you know your most lovable Dragon for.

For research purposes and as the guy who'll be looking for rare wild pokemon in the wilds (eventually), Seddi will take the Star Unity Ball.  Hopefully he can survive long enough to actually earn and use that incredible capture device...

The entire time he's looking over the contract though, he keeps sternly glancing at the government official.  "Y'all better be grateful I'm even thinking about attempting this.  If it weren't for a variety of recent circumstances, I would have turned this down without a second thought, incredible rewards or not."

The advance on the stipend is handy.  He can use that to buy some supplies potentially.  Covered half of the cost of purchasing Kusanagi at least.

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The Survival Center Tour is a much more relaxed scene, and Seddi's not gonna let his frustrations with the suits get the better of him here, so he's all smiles.

Seddi's main question when he hears this is hangout for bounty hunters is only a natural line of questioning he thinks.  "Gatherin' place for bounty hunters, huh?  Out of curiosity, you ever see the Quicksilva Speedster around these parts?"

Seddi would definitely have Goodra out.  He's not about to deny his friendo the opportunity to spend time with him and see the sights of Bayahama while he can!

Much like Vernon, Seddi would be more interested in fishing up an item instead of a pokemon.  He's already got two Water types on hand, so he doesn't desperately need a third.

Good to see Akamu present as well!  Not having to find each other later will save them time when they're ready to go do some sword swinging.

"I've never seen a Dondozo myself. Just legends. I don't think it's very bright, but it's very large, and that's why I'm interested in it."

Seddi will chip in on this conversation.  "As a Paldean, I can assure you that Dondozo are indeed as large and slow thinking as you've heard.  Unless they've found a Tatsugiri they like.  Then they get really hard to wrangle because the little guy is the one calling the shots!  Veluza and I have had to deal with some of the big guys on rare occasions.  Tough nuts to crack even without the little Commander!"

Oz crouched in the ground and check the fossil. It is really beautiful. "We almost lost it sisters, but you manage to intercept the Raticate." She takes another look and then decided to send a message to Seddi.

Seddi, Oz here! I found something strange here. It looks like some kind of a Fossil. Found in some alley in the mouth of a Raticate. It encased in ancient Hurtloam and studded with lapiz lazuli. It's looks like some kind of sharp scaly fin. I let you take a look next time we meet.

It's around this time that Seddi finally notices the first text from Oz.  He briefly looks it over and sends a quick response.

Definitely sounds like a strange fossil.  Not sure if I'll be able to identify it, but I can give it a look later if you want.

Of course, he didn't think he'd be hearing back from Oz by the end of the tour...but we'll cross that bridge when we get there.