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

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

@Spiritmon

OG Post 1

Oz just nods at Bernard. “I supposed. We can try in the long journey ahead of us. There's plenty of time.”

Oz's eyes are a bit shiny because of how cool Bernard looks, but she decided to control herself. “I can relate to that somewhat. Not in the magic department I mean heh. I try to practice my own medicine skills from time to time. And in my craft skills to create vaccines and maybe other things. I know it’s not incredible as summon powerful spells, but it can be useful. My knowledge on Nature is still lacking though…I need to work more on it.” Oz was tempted to ask about Bernard's mentor, but she decided to not ask since it could be too personal.

Oz was kinda happy to someone ask her about a medical question, since it is her area of expertise. “Well…The situation was because the Liligant was stuffed with Sludge. The person used a Garbordor to open the mouth of Liligant and stuffed her with Sludge. Poor Juniper had little time, so I had to act fast…Fortunately I thought about a procedure called Hemodialysis. Is basically a procedure where we open the person's body in a careful way, and then proceed to clean the blood inside the patient with a filter. We had no filter nor machine to pump out her blood, but fortunately Liligants have simplified circulatory and digestive systems, so the procedure would be more or less a bit simpler than another type of creature. Thanks to the Legendaries Seddi helped out with his Pokemon called Veluza, who have pretty sharp blades to carefully and precisely cut the points of Juniper body where it could safely siphon the poisoned blood.”

“My other Pokemon also helped! Persephone, my Mismagius, was able to use Luck Chant to give me firm and precise points to cut and increase my mind to help Juniper, and Fortuna…Well, I don’t usually brags myself, but Fortuna have the nickname “Witch of Luck and Fate” for a reason. Her special ability was capable of bending “fate” to our side a bit. I let Hecate out too just in case something terrible would happen.”

“Had to use a Full Restore however before doing the procedure to eliminate the worse wounds Juniper had. But, the procedure was a success, and Juniper even was better than before she got poisoned. I even managed to get enough Sludge to get 2 Black Sludge.”

Oz then grabs her bag and shows the Black Sludge a bit and then puts it back.

“As for who did that? Not only get a clue, but a confirmation. Remember the person who ambushed me this morning? That person is called “John” and he was the one who poisoned poor Juniper. He and 3 or 4 members of his gang. They somehow discover it was me who healed Juniper and try to get revenge on me. John tried to intimidate me into paying 2000 pokedollars and broke my hand as a way to “send” a message or something. He didn’t like someone healing the person he threatened before. Fortunately I was able to escape by tricking them to think a cop was coming in our direction and was able to release the grab one his underlings had on me. This gave me time to escape and hide in one of the dumpsters nearby. He got angry and tried to search for me, this time trying to make me pay 2500 pokedollars and break my arm, or do to me what he did to Juniper. But I was able to Stealth away using the shadows of the place and run away from him. However, I fear this will not be the last time we shall see those BB’s.”

There's nothing in particular that Bernhard says in return or responses to, he's completely fine with just calmly listening to what Oz shares - no changes in his expression while doing so. Medicine, and double so medicine without any involvement of magic, is far from his field or speciality, so he does all quietly enjoy being enlighted by someone versed in this field, gratefully absorbing the new knowledge and insight. If anything, Oz speaking about Fortuna's ability to 'bend “fate” to our side a bit' spikes Bernhard's curiosity. What a peculiar Honchcrow through and through!~

...Things change a bit once Oz continues about what these 'BBs' and 'John' have done to her/Oz, Bern frowns quite a lot and looks deep in thought. He takes a loooot of time to finally respond, making it look like he almost refused to say anything at all. *not looking at Oz but to the side* "Well... How lucky and fortune that you managed to escape the...'situation' at last, dear Oz. A hideous crime on a lady like you are, through and through..." *averts gaze back to Oz with emphasis* "This gang's member's revenge is preprogrammed, I have no doubt. Please do promise me that you will be on the lookout, act with utmost thought and care as you go on about your days, and avoid just about anything that even has a slim chance of being a risky course of action or going wrong." *shakes head a bit* "I cannot let something foul befall those people that are, how to put it best... 'destinied to travel together', no. Do not hesitate to call me or ask for my aid, if needed. Busy and occupied I am and will be indeed, but who am I if I were to ignore a 'companion's' plea for help..."

"...Do I have your word?" Bernhard will not stop figuratively starring huge daggers at Oz until having said word.


@Pokekitty2

OG Post 2

Sylvia cocks her head at your description of Myra's acquisition.
>?Definitely not Cheyenne, then...

At your look, Sylvia responds cooly.
>>It's... a long story.
>>The short version is, I'm lonely. It's been quite a while since I've had even so much as a civil conversation with a comparable Psychic.
>>The long version...
>>...
>?How to put this...
>>I talked to a blind hiker once. When you're blind, the body adapts to use other senses, like hearing. Everywhere you go, you get a sense of what's around you by hearing sound bounce off them. This hiker and his zubat, however, found the feeling oppressive at times... they climbed mountains to get away from it. When you're at the top of a mountain and cry out, there's nothing to reflect off of. Just space and silence.
>>The human who raised me...
A small laugh, and a head shake.
>>Try though he did, he wasn't a perfect trainer. During his... breeding processes... a number of my siblings evolved into Espeons. I grew up in a house positively full of psychic signals, and for the longest time, I wanted an escape. I wanted to climb the mountain.
>>When I finally did, though...
A sigh.
>>I've been away for a long time. That human... He made a mistake, and I'm still frustrated at that - I broke a pokeball over it this morning. I'm not sure how long it will be until I can allow myself to return, even if only to say hello. But, at the moment...
>>I'm lonely. These years have been long...
Sylvia's psychic voice tapers off, her head hung. Her aura has soured, tinged with sadness and regret and just a bit of anger. And, something... greener.
>>I wanted a friend.
Sylvia takes a breath and regains her composure, sitting up straight again.
>>Myra has made it clear, however, that she is not interested. I won't press the issue.

Sylvia, similar to Oz, receives nothing but an open ear and Bernhard's full attention as she elaborates and shares her story. No visible reaction or change of minic on the stoic Magus, he just listens and takes in the special Espeon's words. ...Apart maybe from one fleeting reaction, that is: As she comes up with the story of the blind hiker who climbed mountains to find some space and silence, Bernhard looks away from Sylvia and down at the table for just a split second, indicating that either he does enjoy that metaphor of wanting to get away from oppressing things, or can somewhat relate to it. Or maybe both, none can tell.

And as Sylvia regains her composure and sits up straight again, Bernhard simply...musters her, no saying anything at all at first. He looks like he's pondering depply, choosing his words of response with utmost care. Again it takes looong for him to finally answer: "No doubt I can...tell and see how lonely it must be to be such a special individual like you are, dear Sylvia... Being THE kind of Pokemon of companionship to humans and trainers alike, with you having chosen to pursue and acquire independance instead, away from it all and away the human having raised you. Forgiveness does not come easy, does it not? ...By far not, especially so if it's not even certain of it being in the books at all..."

Another long break. "A friend is what you want, then? Well... A guarantee is not a given, but I do have a proposal for you to consider..." Bernhard extends a careful hand towards Sylvia, the gauntlet'ed one. "Join us. Accompany us. Be a part of the fellowship that has been chosen and put together by fate(?) to travel Sutalör, pursuing the path that is laid open for them by destiny. Said journey will be eventful, hard, and no doubt will have its good share of troubles and hardships to overcome... Though maybe, just maybe, you will be able to find what you are seeking among our ranks or among the various people and Pokemon that we will encounter. If anything, a decent voyage is a splendid way to learn more about yourself and clear your mind of any dark clouds that obscure the view on your own self."

".....The choice is upon you. You are free to decline or request some time for consideration - for ready to depart we are by far not yet." Bernhard looks at Sylvia with sort of any expectant glance, knowing that what he offers may not receive an immediate answer.