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

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Oh, after having rushed to the Center the others and Oz are (with the same speed as previously), Bernhard definitely wishes to stay with Darren, watching over him if he is allowed to. And just in case, he also requests a mild sedative to calm his own nerves. He's...not really up to talk, but will provide answers if questioned (aside from the question why he fled, he'll sidestep these by saying that he has his reasons).

Aaand his current Held Item is his remaining unit of Kitsune Crimson Rope. Got to remember to work/weave it into his robe later on to make it a powerful  protective piece, if that Flutter Mane's staying in the party(??!!!)

Given your Status, the Nurses are more than willing to let you watch over Darren, and they're quick to take Nirix for healing (will take a little bit, but will be ready soon). You're not given a sedative, however, since they don't have any that can be appropriately given for your level of anxiety or without a prescription (Sorry, but these Nurses are Professionals even through Scimitar Love). Once you make clear your desire to NOT speak about things the staff and Law leave you be, not wanting to Disturb the Moody/Anxious Wizard and also respecting your Right of Privacy/Status as a Scimitar.

However, their is ONE individual that isn't afraid to give you a piece of your mind.

You can feel Zephy - still Invisible - floating in front of you, having just come back to have what you think was a quick chat with Seddi. She doesn't say anything yet, but you can feel her immense disappointment and can almost image her crossed arms and stern frown.

"...."

Zephy is not impressed.

...Okay, then Bernhard remains anxious as heck and filled with fear like he hasn't been in...months, at least. Years even, maybe. Note to self, Bern: Get yourself a prescription for an SSRI or SNRI when you get the chance. No shame in needing the help of medication to calm your nerves.

Speaking of 'calming your nerves': Without him doing anything, Spritzee summons himself from his Friend Ball; and promptly lands on Bern's shoulder. He gives his treasured Master a comforting coo, nuzzles him gently (which he appreciates in this case) - and this goes so far that he learns Calm Mind for 17XP, which Bernhard casts over himself via Evocation right away. (I actually wanted to collect for Misty Terrain, but given I now have a Dargon Type with me, not the smartest idea perhaps. Raising her unique Magic Speciality comes next)

...Much better indeed. The small pink puffball is allowed to stay out.


Now...to Zephy. Unimpressed and disappointed Zephy, to put it in better words.

We won't even try. Instead, letting out a deep sigh, and hide our face in our hands - one may also hear Bernhard let out a very faint sob (no tears though). In the faintest voice there is: "...I'm so sorry. I will not even try to reason or explain myself to you, dear Zephy. I am...so very sorry... Be as angry with and disappointed in me as you wish, for that is what I deserve; on top of the blame I am already putting on myself....."

Silence reigns for a while. Bernhard remains there by Darrens side, putting the blame on himself and loathing in self-hate and disappoinment over himself. Every now and then, he very faintly sobs, face still in hands.

When that sudden MESSAGE of WARNING came in, he almost jumped out of his skin. Aaaaand that former expression of horror and fear from previously returns on him; however now there's a slight undertone of something else in between the lines:

Determination.

He staaaaares at that WARNING on his phone for quite a while, then, painfully slowly glances over to Zephy.

"Zephy, dear, my most treasured and destinied mythical partner... Please do tell me thus: Will it...make you feel better about me if I do lend my aid in this case? Will you...help me and stay by my side handling that....thing with all the others?" He glaces out of a neaby window, then back at Zephy, a sudden stable posture on him. "The city of Bayhama has put their faith and trust in me, has it not? How about...we go and show them that this trust and faith has not been misplaced?

"I am...fearful, scared, anxious indeed, severly so, but..."

"...but...."



"..Please give me the chance to do what is right. A hero I am not, never wanted to be one... However there is no running away anymore from what has been started, now is there? Please...help me in this...fight. I am counting on you. You do mean the world to me, and I don't want to see you loathing me, Zephy..."



Course of Action:
Please give me Zephy's response here, Windos. Yes I am now..leaning into joining indeed, I've thought about it. 
People, I'm so severly scared, but I don't want to regret things later... Let's, uhm...handle this Major Encounter TOGETHER. ...Okay?

Furthermore, Windos, please give me your input on the following asap:
- Stats and Specialities for Equinox WITHOUT the bonus of the Radiant Topaz (will count these in myself). I'm lacking these yet, but I plan to have her involved.
- What the Accuracy Roll and priority for Cyan Surge is. Aka +1 or is it higher given it triples her speed.
- Green light that both Equi and Nirix will be battle-ready for this Encounter without penalties, aka have the nurses patch up both enough to be fine.