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

[Lord Windos]

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"That's very cool. I love rideable Pokemon more than any other. I think I have no choice but to trade for Cruferrophant! Oh, hold on, I'm getting a text... if it's one of my friends wanting to trade, I might have to give them priority."

Vernon flips open his simple phone and finds the text is from Oz. @Spiritmon 
"Hey Oz. You, a burden? Laughable! Anyway, I've been good. The amount of bulk in my party is getting very high, much to my delight. I can travel by land or sea without getting my feet wet or blistered. I caught a Dodrio... or at least I think I did? My memory of yesterday is hazy... feels like I lost some time. Oh, and I've also just obtained a Cruferrophant!" 

Vernon pauses in his texting to hand over the Choice Specs and sign the waiver, giving the cafe worker a smile.

"I came here for a Cufant, but there were none to be found. I think Cruferrophant and I will become good friends... eventually. I need to work with him a lot, make sure he's comfortable with following orders when playtime is over. What is a Crufferophant, I hear you asking? It's a bit like a Donphan in appearance, but it's Water/Steel type and instead of resembling a tire, it resembles a pontoon boat. Up for a boat ride sometime? What have you been up to?"

If the topic of a battle with Seddi comes up, Vernon will agree to witness such an epic battle from the sidelines.

"Ok, sorry, I had to take that text. But it wasn't about the Choice Specs. I've signed, I've handed over the item - anything else we need to square away? I'm gonna go try to bond with this critter ASAP."

Once Vernon has the stats for Cruferrophant, he'll probably head to a fairly deserted part of a nearby waterway and send out Cruferrophant.

Flash-forward assuming no nasty surprises about Cruferrophant's ability to partake in basic training:
Vernon himself is on Pwee right now. Deep, deep in the sub-littoral zone of the water, right on the edge of sight, a huge shadowy shape lurks protectively, in case Cruferrophant proves too dangerous for young Pwee.
"Hello, Cruz, if that name is okay with you. I'm Vernon. I hear you love to give boat rides. Well, I love to ride 'em, so I think we'll get along swimmingly. This is Pwee - he knows Surf! First thing I want to know is if you prefer to give solo rides, or if it's the-more-the-merrier! Solo? Multiple? Just nod!"

This can frow into a basic bonding session if Cruferrophant allows. If he's more reticent, Vernon will have to react appropriately!

Your pun does get a snort out of the waitress, helping disperse the somewhat ominous and tense atmosphere that was forming. From the way she was looking at you as you completed the deal you had a hunch that her confidence in your abilities to handle such a....Paradoxical looking beast, but she raises no complaints. Be a bit hypocritical of her since she was the one to suggest this deal in the first place, and you know what they say: buyer beware. You were warned, but you were sold, so that is that!

Sold! Sutalörian Iron Treads (Cruferrophant) Obtained! Stat Block will be in the Meta Thread! WARNING: This is a Pseudo-Legend, and an fairly untamed one at that. Great care and caution is recommended in Bonding with them!

With how flooded and abandoned parts of the city was from the hurricane weather its hardly any trouble finding a quiet and secluded area to release your latest and greatest Mon. The great metallic yet hydrophillic pachyderm shook itself as it landed in the water upon summon, surprisingly not sending up as much of a Splash as you expected a critter its size. Perhaps its body is made of light weight metal? In any case they let out a *Hmmm* and automatically transform into their Pontoon Form, complete with two person seating popping up on their back. Curferrophant attention inevitably is drawn to you and Pwee, as they silently stared you do as you greet them.

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Loyalty: (3) + 3* [Transportation] 3 Successes!
Disobedience: (1)(4)(2)(3)(2) 1 Success

...Slowly, they begin answering you questions. A nod to their nickname - indifferent as it was - and a swift nod to Mult-Rides. From the way their gaze sharpened, though, you had a feeling that any unfamiliar riders either must be on their best behavior or do something to earn the right for a smooth one, if you catch my drift.

I'll also tell you now that this Mon knows Surf, Whirlpool, and Dive - its an fully aquatic vehicle(Mon)!