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

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Original Post linked here. Sorry again that this took me so long - a mixture of needing time to come up with the perfect response, an exhausting day at work and PC issues were the reason for that. But that makes the joy and serotonin of progress even more sweet, now doesn't it~


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The officials were even more confused at first by your first alternative request...until you released your very friendly and forceful chimera to show them off, who looked at all the funny people and let out a trill of "wwWwwVVrrrm?"

Some were still confused, but a few stiffened as the glowing nature of your lox hinted at something that triggered all SORTS of alarm bells in their stuffy little heads. A few tests were done to confirm their suspicions, and after that point the lead official elected to speak/deal with you was looking rather pale, sweaty, and very, very befuddled as they said:

"Ah....Sir Bernhard....may I ask why you have a Nuclear Type Pokemon of unknown origin? Not that we don't trust you can take care of it, of course! A Scimitar of your standing and power should easily be able to  tame or use such a...uh....radical creature! We just want to know for safety and public concern, of course. You of all should understand how a....power like this Pokemon possesses can be quite, uh....dangerous if not properly handled, yes?"

Well shit. ??? Revealed - > Nuclear Type! Umbrelong Confirmed to be a Stable Nuclear Mon!

Once you assunged their fears and told them (or not and just said you have already 'dealt with' the matter, as befitting a Scimitar), the officials are quick to huddle together, rapidly discussing what could be given to further refine the vulpizard's Power without potentially causing problems until one man suggested something that got the others to pause....before everyone nodded in agreement.

Some calls were made, and a few minutes later, off the stage and in a very private and guarded area in City Hall the Speaker handed you a small but good-sized metal box. One, you recognized, was lined with lead.

"For you and your Umbrelong, Sir Bernhard. This should be more than sufficient in empowering and further befriending it."

Opening the box revealed a bright sky blue gem stone that shined radiantly in the light. Literally: it was glowing a blue remarkably akin to the same glow emitted by your newest companion, and you could feel the caustic, near Corruptive nature of the power it Held.

Nox, if they were still out, would stand straight up on its hind legs the moment the jewel was revealed, eyeing it with rapt fascination - *Yoink!* and promptly took it for herself/themselves, chittering/humming in pure delight before winding its/her way up your side to nuzzle your face in sincere, joyful thanks for such a invaluable Treasure.

[b]Radiant Topaz Obtained, and promptly Equipped by Nox. Effect: + 1 to ALL Attributes; + 1 to a Skill Tree Specialties of Its/Her Choice (Choose at Day Start - Currently Contest); + 1 Damage Dice to Nuclear Type Moves. Automatically and irrevocably Corrupts most Normal Mons, and Radiation Poisons all but Steel, Ghost, and Dragon Types otherwise.

For a Stable Nuclear Mon, however, it actually acts in reverse, absorbing the radioactive energy they emit and eliminating the risk of their Nuclear Energy Corrupting/sickening others; said energy is then stored and refined in the gemstone to Channel its power back into its Holder (Feedback Loop!). A portion of said Energy can later possibly be Extracted and used by a competent Scientist or Magi....if they are brave and Skilled enough to do so without consequences. [/b].

+ 2 Happiness and + 1 Loyalty for Nox! They/she are VERY pleased with your gift, if their/her public display of affection was any indication....

Bernhard would indeed summon his newest magical companion-Mon, that very creature he deemed an Umbrelong, to his side for the officials to confirm whatever suspicions they may have - and promptly prevented her with everything he could bring up to give him another long (and painful, ouch!) lick across his face as a greeting. "....Please don't. Not in front of the government's officials, I'm BEGGING you, dear Equinox...."

He lets these very officials confirm their suspisions and do their tests, for as long as needed. For that long Bern would just stand there, collected as ever, a stable position and arms crossed, waiting.... Doesn't seem like their alarm bells of ALL SORTS going off and wild faced him much...?

Only when that one official from earlier, that one looking rather pale, sweaty, and very, very befuddled, came up to him once more, Bernhard would turn his attention towards 'em, curiosity having gotten the better of him. He gave him a look™ and a glance™. You better have important reasons to keep a Magus of his position wait, my dear man...

And what they had to say caused Bernhard to stare them down into the very abyss. Stare into their very soul, for long enough to make things awkward and uncomfortable.

....Then he turns his gaze towards Equinox, who likely reciprocates his look with a curious (fond?) look of her/their own.

...THEN Bernhard slowly, painfully slowly, turns his look around, and continues to stare at that official with might and a death glare. With quite the unimpressed(!) and non-chalant(!!) expression, not even a frown or so was noticable - only Bern's corners of mouth twitched a little. Damn, how he is able to keep THAT cool and collected over having received the news of now having a hecking NUCLEARMON among his rangs is a thing and achievement on its own.... Only a slight "Hmmm...." escapes him.

Someone award Bernhard with an oscar please. Hey Oz, way for you to learn from Bern in terms of self-awareness and self-confidence.

It takes quiiite a while until he speaks up again, voice calm and clear. He lets out a deep sigh at first, complete with hand on forehead and everything. "Well, of course you may ask WHY I am having a...stable, you say?..... Nuclear Type Pokemon among my companions, permission given and answer happily provided from my side. Thing is, you see... Ah, fate and fortune perhaps? A streak of luck (or misfortune, depending how you interpret it)? Coincidence? Me having been at the right place at the right time, I guess?~ You see...." He gives Equinox a gentle headpat, with the gauntlet'd hand.

"The question that is bothering dear me is LESS so 'why is it among my magical companions' and much MUCCCHHHH more so 'whhhhyyyy, by Acrowls and Arceus name, was that creature walking down Main Street yesterday like it totally owned the place'. That is the utter truth, go take out a polygraph if you wish. Perhaps~, mayhaps~, if you want to put it THAT way, it was of utter luck and most fortunate that it crossed mine and my signature partner's (Zephy's) path as we were just released from the local hospital... And maaaayyyyhaps~ and peeeerrrrrhaps~ *trilling these words* it was of evern MORE luck and fortune that it promptly took a liking on me and...especially a particular liking on my signature partner indeed. *light cough of embarassment, then another deep sigh* I do dread thinking of the possibility of what could have happened if it would be on the loose and all free to conceive offsprings. Let's not...think of what a DESASTER that would be, please? Okay? Fine, thank you."

Then a tiny smile and utterly confident smile forms on Bern's face, one that tells that he's somewhat pleased with himself. "Well, if you want to put it THAT way, my dear man... Lucky you that I was around to deal with the situation. Lucky and of utmost fortune for you and the whole city of Bayhama, is it not?~~ ...Now go. Do your calls, I shall wait in anticipation~~"


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While Bernhard waits, he every now and then throws glances at that very creature, that Umbrelong he named 'Equinox'. Ponders, thinks of this and that. It pleases him that the officials seemingly trust him with such a power and might of a Nuclearmon among his ranks... Yes it does trigger his 'you flatter me so~'-senses in a way. And heck yes, he WILL do everything in his might to tame and handle such power and creature. Have Equi behave and listen to him at best. With enough time and proper discipline it shall work indeed... Or so he hopes and wishes. Time will tell. Hmm.... Now he does undestand WHY her Special is locked out of his gauntlet though, indeed. And why her licks burn and cause pain... Makes sense, yes yes. The former's still not optimal, but he definitely prefers to be safe than sorry in this case.

With glee and a polite "My utter gratitude~" Bernhard accepts the box, it being lined with lead causes him to be somewhat hesitant to open it. Nox helped however, and promptly deemed its content her/their/its own - Bernhard only managed to get a short glance at the brightly blue gemstone. But what he DID saw, he actually....was both afraid and fascinated of... The officials were not lying on helping him empower Equi even FURTHER, if that was necessary in the first place (BIG and MASSIVE questionmark here!)

Bernhard was THAT pleased that he actually let Equinox nuzzle his face, a pleased expression in it now. "You like this gemstone, don't you?~ How sweet and dear...~ It is indeed just for you. Please do take good care of it, will you?~ Hehe...~" She receives another gentle headpat.


Before we'll go - and have Nox retreat into her (for now a Poke-)ball - he turns towards that government's offical that actually handed him the box with the Radiant Topaz (I like that name a lot!). Giving them a deep and grateful bow. "My utter gratitude for that treasure. Pleasure to make business with you and your people indeed - more so on this fine day of the Festival. ...Oh, and concering your words of 'unknown origin' of my Umbrelong, dear Nox here - I shall look into that further. Perhaps LEARN about their origin. (Read: Contact Sylvia about it sooner than later). ...If you could, if possible, prepare the necessary paperwork for me to officially be this radiant creature's Master and Wielder, I'd be pleased to sign and handle these for you." He actually lets out another sigh, it's unsure whether it is out of stress of what will be or of pride of having such a creature among his companions. "Too late to go back now, I fear... Umbrelong chose me, and I answered this call. Well until then, have a great day, sayonara and goodbye for now until we hear from each other again~"

And off Bernhard goes, still in a good mood. He's feeling empowered, strong - and confident that is he remains careful and attentive on what he does, he will be fine handling a stable Nuclearmon. ... About that part however:

A portion of said Energy can later possibly be Extracted and used by a competent Scientist or Magi....if they are brave and Skilled enough to do so without consequences. 

....let's not think that far yet. Bernhard IS skilled and masterful, no doubt he is, but he's not crazy nor power-hungry.


Equinox now sits on 4 Happiness and 3 Loyalty to Bernhard! This pleases me to no end. And yes I knowwww I haven't even added her to my charasheet yet. I'm so sorry, busy or exhausted, had no proper time to do so yet... Tomorrow is my free day though, I'll make sure to find some time for adding her properly!





And nooooowww~ Let's continue the REAL show. About your point of:

Most would consider dating and courting Morgana to be pretty insane , dear…

Meant more as a joke and lighthearted than serious, but in a weak attempt to defend myself here, she fell in love with Bernhard FIRST, lol. Not his fault she interpreted him being polite and kind to the fine lady among the Scimitar Council as initiating courtship. (Well, not that he objected later on....)

You get a mirthful chuckle as 'your' Lady set you gently on the ground after the hug, simply shaking her head and gracing you with a most indulgent smile that had shivers racing down your spine.

That moment was promptly ruined by your question, but your swift and timely save caused them to visibly perk up as she cupped your face and planted a kiss on your forehead.

"Most blessed and beneficent are thee, my sweet, silly-nilly man. Yes....let us not talk about that. At least....not for some time yet to come."

And she figuratively and literally had you in the palm of her hand, like a turtledove chocolate she so happened to pluck from a box of confections.

"Indeed and correct, yes and yes my more than good man. Tired and...vexed though I am by....recent matters and tidings, I can hardly afford or accord missing spending a wine-fine moment with you, during these most momentous, fabulous festivities, hmm? Te he he ~ .... "

Morgana isn't that interested in what Bayhama normally has to offer - otherwise she'd have dragged you here more frequently in your past 'outings' - but the mention of the Grand Orchestra does seem most pleasing to her. 

....There is, of course, the alternative option of simply spending your time with her in a more, ah, intimiate manner....if your brave enough to do so while she's a bit weary and emotional. Times like this make the Fairy Queen more temptuous and Wild, as her self control seems more want to slip, but that just makes it all the more thrilling, eh Romeo?

Which will it be?

...If Bernhard wouldn't know better, he'd be utterly terrified and massively afraid of Morgana letting out a, how you put it, 'a mirthful chuckle', for it STILL had a bad vibe to it and very literally spelled 'you are doomed, poor creature, for you caused the WRONG person to laugh'. At the same time, it was pure and blissfull music to his ears, hearing her laugh like that; paired with a most indulgent smile (damn, has it always been such a sweet and beautiful sight!?) for him aaaaaannnd to top it with her cupping his face and planting a kiss~ on his very forehead.....

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.....................Congratulations, you had Bernhard melt~away~ in pure bliss. Figuratively, he's now a lovestruck puddle of unidentifiable colorless goo lined with a gauntlet and a skyblue Scimitar robe. Morgana quite LITERALLY had him in the palm of her hand, may Arceus have mercy on what she'll DO with him.

Her words of...her 'hardly can afford or accord missing spending a wine-fine moment with him' rang back in his mind. Combined with 'during these most momentous, fabulous festivities' even more so.... Actually... Uhm... Oh come on, Bernhard, when was the last time you........ Way too long ago, probably. But, oh boy, does he remember every splendid and precious moment shared with her, how could he EVER forget....~

....Oh dear. Oh well. Oh no, perhaps....? Or more like 'Oh yes'???

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He leans a little into Morgana, a tender~ smile on his face and an even MORE tender and sensual tone in his voice. He whispers to her, makes sure his words reach ONLY and SOLELY her. "Well then... Well spoken and put into words, my dear and lovely Morgana....｡･:*:･ﾟ’★♡ .......... How about...we go and have our VERY OWN and UTTERLY PERSONAL festival?~ Just the two of us, in complete privacy and of utmost class and discretion indeed....~~~♡♡ Not a single soul shall know, nor WILL know, not ever... Do not worry or be afraid, my dear chosen fae lady and beloved (he swallows the 'utterly forbidden'-part) darling, for you do know I'll be as GENTLE~ as ever and take good~ care of you... As I ALWAYS do..."

He lets out a sigh suddenly. Bernhard is looking TIRED, WEARY. Afraid and frightened of what will come in terms of the voyage through Sutalör, you could say. "Before wanderlust does sweep me off and and into places far and wide once more, before I no doubt will be utterly entangled in adventure, events and without a doubt danger, before I again shall see and find out what Miss Fortune, Lady Luck and Father Fate have in store for dear me and my trusted magical Pokemon-companions, I.... *gentle nuzzle*...do desire to be as CLOSE to you as I can or could ever be once more. One last time, let us not regret a thing shall I not make it out in one piece...."

And THEN he...leans in and places a featherlight and eversoft kiss on Morgana's very lips. One that shall take her breath away, and shall leave her yearning for more. *indulgent smile* "Tell me thus only, my dearest and beloved....~~♡" And NOW he goes even further by (damn Bern, what has gotten into you today, what sort of tea did you had again for breakfast? You sure it wasn't spiked with pheromones?) picking her up to carry her bridal style in his arms, allowing her to wrap her deinty arms around his neck or shoulder. He gets out that red rose she gifted him yesterday (yes he kept it), and gently puts it into Morgana's hair in the color of brilliant rubies that shinned just as bright as she does, ".....Do you consent?~"


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Course of Action:
....You already, know, Windos.  Bernhard going full Romeo, GO! A PM is headed your way.
How about a theme for this Minor Encounter with her too, oh no, oh dear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AuLBbd8oBs