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

[Lord Windos]

I regret to inform you, you may not be getting xem back. A Scimitar acquaintance of mine has taken a liking to xem, and xey've taken a liking in return it seems, given that xey carried them off a ways. I can give them your contact, though I'm afraid there isn't much I feel I can do. That last 'can' to an observent listener carries more the weight of a 'should' - but regardless.

Edit: intent: Also gather some information about the lab, while giving the impression of helping

Let's see if Penny Cottonee on to your slight insincerity first....

INS (4) + Contest (1) + Empath (3) - Talking Pokemon! (2) - Distracted/Worried (1) - Need at least 3 Successes
(1)(1)(2)(5)(6) Eeee! Nope!

...and she remains completely Oblivious to your own feelings and attempts to fish for info! She lets out a groan at the news, craddling her head in both hands as she shakes it back and forth

"Oh no no no.....that's.....not Ideal at all. Doc will Slash my research budget to bits, if he doesn't Cut me out of the Lab altogether. What to do what do what to do ....!

Penny's Idea! Roll: INS + Knowledge (4)
(3)(5)(6)(2) (4)(5)(6)(2) Critical Success; Brain Blast Time!

Suddenly she perks up, a metaphorical lightbulb flickering over her head as stands up and pumps a fist!

"Egads, I got! I can just use this as an opportunity create a connection between the Scimitar's Faction and my Lab! Sell this to the Doc as a 'Trade Deal' to get us an 'In' with them, or at least say they made me an offer I couldn't refuse if the Lab doesn't get anything from them. *Gasps!* Maybe we can even get Sponsered by them if they're some bigwig wizard, or even get some advice that could advance our own research! Yes, yes, brilliant Penny! This'll save me AND the Lab!!!"

The somewhat ditzy yet earnest girl, as she bends down and offers to shake your paw.

"Thank you, Sylvia! This could really save my da - Doc's Lab. Here, give your friend this - "

She hands over a business card: on it was the name Cryogonal Biotech Labs - Making Man and Mons of the Future! , as well as their number.

" - and tell them that Penny wants to speak with them! Or even have a meeting! Feel free to call too - I'd love to talk with you more, and maybe I could get you a tour of the Lab! I got to go now - the Lab needs me, and I got to tell Doc the good news!"

She thanks you one more time before rushing off, this time much more cheer in her steps. From what your impressive Empathy could glean, she was not actually that bad of a person. Just....dedicated to SCIENCE! , the 'Doc' and the Lab, and they tried (and failed) to not make a sour impression considering what the topic was. Genetic engineering is quite obviously a touchy topic, especially if you're talking to a Mon that shares a species/lineage with the subject of the conversation.

Minor Encounter Done; you have 1 Minor and 1 Moderate Remaining . Penny is gone; no Encounters replacing her right now.