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

[Lord Windos]

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Oz was drinking her juice and had little choice but to laugh a bit at Bethy transformation abilities. "Heh, yeah...I think so. To be quite honest I been thinking quite a lot of things lately. In...how everyone in the group is incredible. Like...well...Mr Samsara per example is...a very cool person. A bit scary but a true gentleman not to mention a incredible magi. Akumo have such incredible self regenerate abilities and looks have some sort of connection of a powerfull fae entity. And Seddi..." She blushes a bit. "Well...he is...a hero. Literally amazing. Brave. Bold. Have that kind of charisma that can charm and guide everyone to a better path. That kind of...paladin in old stories you know? Not to mentioned he have a amazing Legendary Paradox Pokemon from one of the Swords of Justice! And Vernon? Well, I confess I did not interact with him enough, but I pretty sure he is a incredible cool guy and I wish I be able to interact him and know him better!"

"I...I think they are all amazing. Not just in Pokemon partners but...also in have such amazing personalities and...showing confidence capable of break any enemy. I..." Despite not wanting, the memory of Morgana appear when they all stand together appear in Oz mind, her presence giving her instant PTSD. "...I have to admit I feel...inadequate when I stand close to them. Specially Seddi. Since...well...like I mentioned he is brave. A...a hero. And he looks like the kind of person who could problably save anyone, and have the confidence in do it. Something that I...do not have." Oz is sometimes easy to hide her lack of confidence behind the "ignore what you feel and get the job done" mentality to get the job done (specially when trying to save a life like Juniper). But...when alone with her thoughs? The ptsd, doubts, insecurities and fear hit hard. Even in this moments. This is not something she likes to admit. That and her...envy in how these amazing person certain heroic or confidence in break destiny with their own hands. Why she was choose to stand with them is beyond her. Is she not seeing something? Or is this another sick joke from the universe, setting events to the future for her to fail again? For Oz, she doesn't what is more terrifying: In have the future be trust to her hands, or the universe preparing another tragedy in progress for her to endure again?

Normally I'd say that the above would be a bit too intense for a Minor Bonding session, but I think I can work with it in this case...

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Bethy (as you) stares at you the longest time....before promptly bonking you on the head. Not hard enough to Damage, but enough to sting and snap you out of your funk. The fox girl huffs at you attitude and potentially wounded expression, rolling their eyes as they did so.

"Ugh. Quit overthinking things then, lady. This was supposed to be a get-a-know together, a small but fun time, not mooning over pretty boys and feeling sorry for yourself over being 'less' than them, feh."

With a *Poof!* she changes into Fortuna, jabbing a wing into you.

"You're plenty Special yourself, you realize that right? Mom wouldn't have let me go with a boring or weak Trainer, or if she didn't see something in ya. Greatness, potential, affinity, whatever! And while I may not know ya well enough yet, from what little I chatted with your sisters? You're anything but a plain Jenny."

The actual Fortuna nods sagely at that. The ethereal kit then transform back into you, crossing her arms a favoring you with a stern Look.

"So Knock it Off with the pity party and enjoy the actual one you set up, k? *Smirks* It'll do you good too, as well as more self confidence. Just a bit."

Regardless of anything else, you feel as if you have a better understanding of Bethy. She's gruff, not afraid to make her opinions known and equally undaunted to stir shit up if it suites her. However, she takes a dim view towards unwarranted self-critiques or getting mired in ill-conceived inadequacies, and swiftly jump to disabuse said notions if she is so inclined to do so. Overall, not the most well behaved girl, but....not that bad at all, really.

Bond with Bethy Increased! 

All Minor Encounters are Exhausted: You have 2 Moderate Encounter Slots left. What do you wish to do with them? If you need any ideas, remember the City 'map' posted way back, maybe revisit old locations if you're so inclined, or maybe you have a idea of something Special you want to do? If all else fails, let Insight and Fortune guide your way....