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

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Persaphone seemed tickled lavender at the thought of training a budding and most devious Ghost like herself, rubbing her spectral tendrils together and cackling happily. Fortuna merely facepalmed at that and muttered something under her beak - knowing her, she's probably already planning for trouble and ways to tamp down on it. Hecate, meanwhile, is simply oblivious to the potential mayhem H!Zorua could cause, happy to have another sister in their coven!

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Oh my. Yes, that certainly earnt you another shot at gaining Meza's trust!

Empathy Roll - 2nd Chance with Meza
8D6 - 2 + *2 (Relatable) + (+1 Success [Inspiring]) = 8D6 +1
(1)(3)(2)(4) (4)(5)(2)(1) + 1 + previous 1 - 1 =  4 Successes

You speech, impassioned as it was, and the message you were sharing as you bore your heart....it resonated with the fluffy dragon, if only a bit. Slowly, gradually, the shuffled forward and closer to you, not quite leaving their 'cave' but giving you a good look at them as you told your tale. Meza was...not in the greatest condition. Her fur, which should have been impeccably groomed, was matted and dull, as if she couldn't have been bothered to take care of it herself. An invisible weight was pressed on her shoulders by how hunched they looked, and she had a sad, melancholy frown. 

At the end of the story, as you impacted that critical question, Meza head hung low, saddened yet....contemplative. Once you gave your promise, she looked up, her expression, already hard to parse, was more unreadable. 

"....Prrrrmgggggmaaah..."

Its cry was....not happy. Not hopeful. But...somewhat accepting. 

Slowly, they turned and retreated back into their 'burrow', curling up once more - this time, though, they were facing you as they 'rested' ...

Tiffany had an unreadable expression, their face so plain and neutral it was almost uncanny, before they blinked and favored you with a sad but hopeful smile.

"Now that....was beautiful. From Death, New Beginnings Unfold. From Sacrifice, one can truly Grow. Meza....I think she appreciates the message it in her own way. You're free to come back and visit her anytime - she isn't going anywhere anytime soon, I think, given what we ask for her, and what she needs from someone.

Once you go to pay for Dite, though, Tiffany stops you, her expression....thoughtful. And perhaps....deviously helpful?

"I have a.....proposal for you. Nobody so far has....touched lil' Meza like that. Not like you. With you own sorrowful story yet triumphant Return....I think you'd be a good fit for her. Not now, though - she'll need more time to warm up to you. If you're willing to keep visiting her everyday and get her to thaw.....I could convince the store to sell her to you for Half Price. *Smirks* Especially if you do a Couple of Favors for us, or are willing to Work here 'pro-bono' for a few days and Events. *Smiles* What do you think of that, Oz?"

Essentially - Put off buying Dite or not buy them and save your Poke to work on Bonding and Buying Meza later for 1/2 Off, in exchange for Owing the Store in Time and/or Big Favors. What do you think?
Note: You can still buy Dite, but then you're going to have to scramble to get a lot of Poke to buy Meza later - or put yourself more in debt with Tiffany and the Store for a bigger discount....
Note 2: Do remember this Moment happened prior to the Raffle - Oz doesn't know what Tiffany is yet.

Oz was so worried about Meza. Her condition was like a dagger piercing in her heart. Through her tears Oz put a hand in her mouth while with the other she put a hand in Meza's face.
“You poor thing. I…” Oz almost goes to give Meza a hug, but…Oz controls her boundaries since Meza might not like Oz invading her space like that. Oz is probably breaking some boundaries by simply touching Meza.
Oz looks at Tiffany still with tears in her eyes. He looked down, and then cleaned her eyes. “Thank you…I will come here when I can.”
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Oz was about to adopt Dite, still some way down in not being able to adopt Meza…however, Tiffany's proposal…it sparked new life to Oz. She thought for a few seconds, and then nodded in acceptance. “I would like to ask a few questions. I will not adopt Dite now (maybe in the future when I get enough poke). The possibility of adopting Meza is…amazing. I promise to try to come everyday to visit Meza, but there is a certain time where I will need to…do a perilous mission with companions of mine, but it will take time until that time comes. I choose to hold the adoption of Dite for now. I think I can also help at the café at times. And…well…What kind of favors I could do? And is there a chance in the future to adopt Dite?"