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

[Spiritmon]

When Oz was able to adjust her body, she could feel what Zoeti felt. Yes, she was angry, frustrated and confused about the experience, and how things escalated so much…But when she was able to calm her mind a bit…She felt bad now. Yes, Zoeti was having control of her and Hecate fused body…and yet…it's not her fault. She was born in a conflict between the two of them, and barely existed for a short time. Not to mention she is a fusion of souls, so Oz liking or not, she is a part of her.

Still…she wants to fight. She wants to fight for her friends and sisters. Not as Zoeti or someone else. But as OZ. The Oz. She tries to send a message to the other half of her soul Zoeti, as if as an apology.

I…Sorry for things to be this way. I don't think it is your fault for what we are now. I really want to fight alongside my friends and sisters. I was a coward my whole life…I think you probably would understand that, since you have my and Hecate memories. I want to fight alongside everyone. I was…confused, angry and frustrated. And yet…I agree I shouldn't have said those words.

When this is all over…I want to talk with you, if you are willing to hear. Face to face. To know you better. And to apologize properly. If you are willing to accept it and hear.

I hope to see you soon…Zoeti LeFay.

Oz is aware Zoeti probably doesn't want to hear it. She is probably as angry and hurt as Oz is…because Oz herself was like that a few minutes ago. But knowing that she wants to try to fix things with Zoeti in better circumstances. She wants to understand that new soul who was born from Oz and Hecate memories and souls…but she will understand if Zoeti does not wanna hear that, nor be friends or be even allies. She just wants to let Hecate and Zoeti understand one thing: From the depths of her heart, Oz is not happy either with this situation. And wants to try again to get to know each other. Not as enemies…But maybe…friends.

Glinda and Persephone do not help her in the slightest to ease her soul and mind…But then again, there are other immediate issues at hand. Liking or not Oz is now fused with Hecate. And she must survive. Not just for her friends and sisters but for herself. Since there are 2 other souls in her body she must protect: Hecate and Zoeti. And by her honor as a healer and Sky Scimitar, she will not fail them.

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

The People of Bayahama: Ark Mall (Exploration) - Astral Chain

Seddi shakes his head, disagreeing with Leaves.  This mission isn't just about saving the world for him.  It's about saving people.  Now's not the time for them to argue about it though.  She's helping him (and Bayahama) anyways, and that's enough for now.  They can talk about the nuances of the situation and why this is necessary later.


---
Seddi will offer Goodra a fist bump.  "Wouldn't dream of leavin' ya behind this time, Goodra.  This may not be what Nemona was thinkin' of, but she was right all the same.  Let's finally prove we have what it takes to make a difference here."

Veluza does get that reminder about Soak.  Seddi doesn't think Soaking the Malefic Wannabe won't come without some caveats though, so he'll need to talk it over with the other defenders.

Nothing more needs to be said with Kusanagi, Ceruledge, and Rabsca.  They know what their roles are.

The time to act is now.

--------------------

Seddi chuckles at the pinstripe's lawman comment.  The irony will never not be funny to him.

Well, that, and the whole thing about 'women' is also somewhat amusing to him, given who he works for and who's by his side right now.  Ceruledge finds it a little less amusing, practically staring daggers at the man in the maroon suit.


"You've got some strong women to thank for sendin' one of Paldea's finest out this way.  That's the real favor here.  And you can bet I'm gonna make sure I'm paid well for this.  Takin' down critters like this one is expensive work."

Seddi, ever the opportunist.

"Even sayin' that, guns; swords; pokemon...doesn't matter what ya use, who ya are, or your reasons for bein' here.  We fight for the same cause today."

-------------

Before they set out, Seddi will do a little info gathering from the people gathered.  It's important to know what you're up against, and there's some Pokemon names he hasn't heard previously:
- Land Whale
- Masked Wolf

He can guess that at least one of those is likely a Ground type, similar to the Ground/Ghost Palossand and the Hateful Sandlossugeist.  Guessing isn't good enough in this job though.  He wants some more certainty about the types and capabilities of these pokemon if the people of Bayahama are familiar with them already.  He thinks Bernhard's got the right idea of scouting out the potential battleground.  As the saying goes: knowledge is power.

As for the medical supplies offered, Seddi takes none of it.  He's got a fair few strong healing items for emergencies already, and others might need that healing more than he will.

'Family Friend' Capo 'James'
"Hoo? What to know about lil' ol me? Fine by me! Friends don't keep important deets to themselves, savvy?"
This mafia looking and near ghoulish man professes he's from a group know as the 'Family Friends' , an organization dating back to around the founding of Bayhama that only wishes to 'defend the Rights and Traditions of our people, and Enforce Proper Respect and Order.'  They are a 'Switch-Hitter' type of combatant - the typically favor pinpoint Ranged Attacks with them and their Octillary and Decidueye, but does not hesistant to leap in with brutal, overwhelming Physical Attacks when needed with his trusty 'Blaster Claymore' .

Lapzu, the Shadowy Sentinal
"......I am at your command and always have your back, my lord."
Another swordsman, only this one is a bit more....bestial and FAR fleeter of feet and illusive. They can serve in one of two Roles - that of the faithful Bodyguard Sentinal, protect an individual and/or their Mons by redirecting or intercepting Attack to parry and reposte, or that of the Hunter Sentinal, using their insane speed and frightening ability to find weakpoints to tear enemies apart before they even realize she's there. She has a Pokemon with Healing Wish to revive her Master or herself in a pinch, a Mon that can aid in Stealth, and a Swords Mon of her own as a final, last resort.

As his part of the strategizing, he'd consult with the swordswoman and pinstriped man about the feasibility of a targeted assassination on one of the leaders, and backup plans to accompany the action.  "We've got some big guns here, literally and figuratively.  My team's well suited for a direct confrontation, but doesn't really handle large groups well.  We may need some crowd control in the event we go for it and miss the mark.  Maybe we team up with those mages.  Bet they've got some real nasty spells they can conjure to wipe out groups." 

You can feel Leaves discontent with your own interpretation of The Goal and Mission. Individuals matter little - it's the whole [SYSTEMS] that do, Right or Not. Like you, though, She leaves it well enough alone. Such a difference of opinion, while at times troublesome, was within Acceptable Parameters so long as the Risk accrued from it did not exceed a certain threshold. So long as you both did your best to Succeed She would not object to your methods. Besides, you were her Wielder and Partner. She trusts that you're doing a Right Thing, disagreeable and flawed as it was, and would do Her best to follow through with the trust you have given her.

If you want Goodra can also give you a ride by place you on their surprisingly not Sticky shoulders - such a thing would be laughably easy for them, and riding a Pseudo Dragon would add some serious style points to go with that roguish cowboy look of yours.

---

The skeletal man 'Hehs!' along with you, not yet getting your humor but easily falling into your 'vibe' , his massive gun easily carried along with his mirth. When your wrathful blade mistress level her baleful gaze upon the man, however, he stopped and took note of her.....before a look of shock and contrition appeared.

"Ah! My deepest apologizes for the unwarranted disrespect, Miss Ceruledge. Such crudeness was not meant for one of your Standing."

He then bows his head and.....offers his arm to your Blade?

"Still, an unintended insult is just that - an insult. One that needs correction, to a fine Family Friend like myself  from a Lady of your caliber. Please, take your Retribution and Anger out on me in recompense. I insist."

Ceruledge looks Astonished at the implicit offer too....mutilate him for such a minor slight. And yet, after the stress of the last few days building up without proper release and having to put up with that most despicable old curr.... 

Loyalty: (5)(3)(5)(3)(3)
Disobedience: (1)(5)(5)*(4)(2) Welp.

*Slice !*

Her flaming sword passed through his arm, the portion between his elbow and wrist. Surprisingly it does not damage the suit itself, but from the smell of cooked flesh the blade still found its mark. She leveled a even look at the pinstripped man....before offering a single nod, feeling....satisfied and more at peace than before. The man simply gave them a most respectful smile and nod back and lowered their arm back down, seemingly disregarding the injury and considering the matter Fair and Done.

He then turned back to you and started chatting, as if what just happened was no big deal.

"Heh, you're right. Don't know what motivated the Zero Dragoness to send one of her best and brightest stars, but know that at least the Family Friend here 'ppreciate it most gratefully. *Grins* Respect the Hustle you got there too - I like a man that knows his Worth and is willing to get every bit of Poke he's Due. And you, I say, are worth millions. Not only 'cause of your Standing, but the company ya keep too. Heh...Lopzu is proof alone of that - her Master doesn't just give her leash to anyone. Wonder what you did to earn such a Favor...."

The silent swordswoman has nothing to say still to anything so far - she just keeps even pace with you, lurking just a few steps behind and in your shadow, almost to the point of fading away.

---

You're doing some snooping around about these Native critters? Let's see how ya do then!

Investigation Roll: Land Whale
INS (3) + Knowledge (2) + Lore (2) - 1 Success (Malus) + 1 (Upcoming Researcher)
(2)(4)(3) (3)(2)(1) (2)(2) 1 Success...

Investigation Roll: Masked Wolf
(5)(3)(2) (6)(6)(4) (5)(3) 5 Successes!

You git almost zilch about the Land Whale, as it seems like every is either too on edge to openly speak about one of THEM or are just too dang busy trying to prevent one of them from succeeding in Ambushing a part of this area. About the only thing you managed to find out was their Typing: Ground / Dark , and that the ones observed like to Dig dig dig.

Asking about the Masked Wolf, however, proves far more fruitful: you find a Native shrouded in dusty, black robes wearing a white porcilin mask willing to tell you all about them....for a price.

"$3000 Poke, or Your Word in Helping With the Mirage Wolf (Group 3). *Bows head* I can not Freely Offer such Zir'Nof about Teo'Rbo - it is against my Sacred Vows made with Them. To Make Teo'Rbo Known to Others is not done lightly...."

---

*Later On, During Assault/Infiltration/Scouting Prep*

"Going hitman on the Bosses? *Whistles* Ballsy. *Grins* I like it, but it ain't going to be easy - elevated beasts like them are seldom easy to take Unaware like that. 'Specially if they're Intent on causing as much suffering as possible - probably got a good bead on Detecting any Human activity in their Territory and responding lightning quick....

"Heh....unless you got a good enough distraction or bait to lure them in and get their guard down nice and easy. I could lead a direct assault on that group with my fellows with or without the Magi, while you or Lopzu can use the chaos to get a better STAB in with those hidden blades of yours. *Shrugs* Or that Air Scim could try some air raids with my Deicidueye and any other fliers we have - hell, if they or us can keep out of Range that'd be a fine way of dealing with these demons even without any saturation style attacks. Not as stealthy, but not as risky too if we can pull it off right and easy to fall back on if things go to complete shit."

Lopzu is mostly silent, though she does grudgingly nod along to the points and ideas 'James' is spitballing. Her own words are brief but clear: "I am specialized in such matters - Stealth or Bold Kills. *Looks at You* ....With my help, concealment and presence denial would be most doable for you, my Lord, if you wish to join me in quietly dealing with the Leaders."

You get the sense this swordswoman is used to working alone or with her own 'resources' , and would rather have 'her Lord' out of such a danger prone gambit. She has discerned your own talents and Skill in sneaking into places you shouldn't be, though, and seems.....accepting of you joining in Stealth with her aid.

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

When Oz was able to adjust her body, she could feel what Zoeti felt. Yes, she was angry, frustrated and confused about the experience, and how things escalated so much…But when she was able to calm her mind a bit…She felt bad now. Yes, Zoeti was having control of her and Hecate fused body…and yet…it's not her fault. She was born in a conflict between the two of them, and barely existed for a short time. Not to mention she is a fusion of souls, so Oz liking or not, she is a part of her.

Still…she wants to fight. She wants to fight for her friends and sisters. Not as Zoeti or someone else. But as OZ. The Oz. She tries to send a message to the other half of her soul Zoeti, as if as an apology.
I…Sorry for things to be this way. I don't think it is your fault for what we are now. I really want to fight alongside my friends and sisters. I was a coward my whole life…I think you probably would understand that, since you have my and Hecate memories. I want to fight alongside everyone. I was…confused, angry and frustrated. And yet…I agree I shouldn't have said those words.

When this is all over…I want to talk with you, if you are willing to hear. Face to face. To know you better. And to apologize properly. If you are willing to accept it and hear.

I hope to see you soon…Zoeti LeFay.

Oz is aware Zoeti probably doesn't want to hear it. She is probably as angry and hurt as Oz is…because Oz herself was like that a few minutes ago. But knowing that she wants to try to fix things with Zoeti in better circumstances. She wants to understand that new soul who was born from Oz and Hecate memories and souls…but she will understand if Zoeti does not wanna hear that, nor be friends or be even allies. She just wants to let Hecate and Zoeti understand one thing: From the depths of her heart, Oz is not happy either with this situation. And wants to try again to get to know each other. Not as enemies…But maybe…friends.

Glinda and Persephone do not help her in the slightest to ease her soul and mind…But then again, there are other immediate issues at hand. Liking or not Oz is now fused with Hecate. And she must survive. Not just for her friends and sisters but for herself. Since there are 2 other souls in her body she must protect: Hecate and Zoeti. And by her honor as a healer and Sky Scimitar, she will not fail them.

Your words.....your sincerity and regret.....they don't quite reach what could be considered 'Zoeti' . In your effort to assume Complete Control - your utter Betrayel of Yourself - you push her deep, deep down into the sea of your Soul, damn near drowning her in it and leaving her near comatose but deeply hurt as a result. How much she hears is Unown, and what she 'thinks' of it even more so. Knowing both your and Hecate's not so forgiving nature and quickness to lash out at those that wrong you though....expect some resentment at the very least IF you get the chance to ever talk with this version of yourself. 

Considering part of your Confusion is due to her Confused and Wounded Disbelief at what you did, you already have a pretty good idea of how she'd take your decision if she was in her right mind.

The ever-polite Sister of your wilts as she Sees and Knows your own....distress on your situation, while the spookier one simply rolls her eyes. Bethy pads over to your side (as Ceruledge) and pats you on your back in sympathy, and Fortuna tries to comfort you with a nostalgic birdsong. Meza remains in her Ball, though with your 're-emergence' she seems more inclined to participate than before.

As stated before, and now stated again: Your Sisters were with you until the very end.

If you have any Questions to ask with the other PCs and NPCs, as well as any Ideas for Battle Prep, Scouting, or something different but Helpful, do make it Known !

[Redstone]

Spoiler

(the following points are roughly in order, mostly preperation stuffs)

-''Pleased to work with you Officer. We'll need everyone we can get.''

He'll nod back at the wielders, one more connection proven to be worthwile.


He'll take for healing items:

War party:
- 2 Hypers
- 1 Max Potion
- 2 Full Heals
- 1 revive

Vernax:
- 1 Max Potion
- 1 Hyper Potion

- 1 Full Heal

-''I'd love to lend out Cosmic, he'd fit right in and the support is appreciated... don't be too distracted though, we have a job to do!''


-Due to the temporary recruit he'd have to PC Broozer and poor Lani for now. It hurts him as much at hurts her but this really isn't her battle to fight.


-''Nice to have you back Oz.. explanations can always wait, this war cannot. I would suggest to copy a group protection move, we can't afford to get beat up too badly before the main enemy.''


-Gloomtail is given the Sparkling Prism Scale, if he is suspicious tell him it'll partally protect him, Nalu learns Rain Dance for 14 exp

Turning to Officer Kin and the Blade Lineage:

''I'm concidering going after the chaotic group. I believe their erratic nature could be exploited to our advantage. If we can secure an area with a bit of a high ground we can establish a defensive formation and take any approaching sands out from a distance with ranged fire. Taking out stragglers via stealth should be managable with a big distraction like that. I do plan to work with rainy weather to vastly improve my support and firepower.''

He'll put emphasis on the rain so mostly everyone hears it.

Specifically to the Lineage: 

''Would it be possible for one of you to scout out the area for a good place to set up formation? Without falling to the sands preferrably, with that weird terrain it'd be foolish to go in blind.''

[Spiritmon]

Oz was okay with that. She had already imagined that none of them would give some move to Copy. Akumo however was kind enough to let Bethy Copy Wide Guard. It will be extremely useful to protect everyone against the army of Ghosts, specially Oz since in her current form she is very much vulnerable to Ghost moves due to her double weakness.

Oz was frozen because of such action from the Priestess. Such loving and accepting action…Was enough to warm Oz's heart. She looked at the Priestess and said a shy thank you and then went on her way to make the last preparations. “We might need you soon for the battle ahead of us Priestess.”

She approaches Akumo/@Redstone. “We need to deal with these enemies. I think I have some powers and moves I could use to aid us. If you are willing to have me as part of your team. With your power, my power, and everyone's help, we will surpass those enemies. Any suggestions about what to do?”

Towards her sister's worries, he just sights and looks at her hands. All four of them. “So I am a copy of Oz memories and soul. Or at least just another fragment of the original Oz. Can’t help but feel a little existential nightmare. But…” She clench her hands. “Still, I didn’t want to stay in that place of my mind like a prisoner, watching a “version” of me fighting while I stayed out. I wanted and want to fight alongside you all. And fight alongside Seddi, Akumo, Mr Samsara and everyone else. This is my fight. And I want to help save everyone. I felt…angry. Confused. Scared. And frustrated. I don’t…appreciate my freedom being taken by anyone. Even if it is a version of me.”

She looked at the ground. “...That’s the reason why I think Zoete feels at this moment. She was born in a conflict between me and Hecate. She barely existed for a few hours. She probably didn’t even know about my own existence or Hecate existence before I snatched my freedom from her. And…I can barely feel her presence in my body. I can feel a weakened presence of her, but it's like…she is comatose and out of commission, but…hurt. And Hecate…it's not happy. She was willing to be part of Zoete, but she didn’t like what I did to Zoete. She is willing to keep me alive, but she is not willing to do anything else to help.”

“*Sight* If I ever get the chance…I will want to talk to Zoete again. To apologize and try to build bridges of forgiveness and maybe trust between us. Yes, she did control my body, and yes I was angry, confused and frustrated…But she is still a part of me. And I don’t want to be her enemy. I want to…be her friend. Or at least her ally. And…if she ever forgives me, be my sister too. I want to help her be her own person. Not a reflection of me and Hecate. But be her own person…And be part of our family.” Oz put a hand in her heart, filling both dread but also hope. “This is something I genuinely wish for.”

Oz, within deep in her heart, wishes Zoete (even in her state) somehow receives these words from Oz. Knowing herself, Oz knows it might take a long time to fix things…But she at least wants to try to talk to Zoete, and try to find a way to talk to her. Face to face.

“...But that will have to wait. Right now, we have a battle to face sisters. And with this power.” A strong light appeared in Oz's hand. “I feel I can finally do something about it.”

[Redstone]

She approaches Akumo/@Redstone. “We need to deal with these enemies. I think I have some powers and moves I could use to aid us. If you are willing to have me as part of your team. With your power, my power, and everyone's help, we will surpass those enemies. Any suggestions about what to do?”

''If you can handle Rain feel free to join us, any support and range is appreciated.''

''I'm concidering going after the chaotic group. I believe their erratic nature could be exploited to our advantage. If we can secure an area with a bit of a high ground we can establish a defensive formation and take any approaching sands out from a distance with ranged fire. Taking out stragglers via stealth should be managable with a big distraction like that.''

(she'll get a quick rundown of the same concept)

''It'll be important to concentrate our protections so we can stay safe in the formation.''

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

So many good points here! I like that 'Worry about it later if I'm still alive' bin on Bern's end, this sounds a lot like him. Double so if looking at his past life. What occured with Oz definitely goes into that bin indeed. Bern just hopes and wishes that what occured does not...hinder her in the upcoming fight; but from the look of it and a quick check-up on the healer either by Bern himself or Zephy things appear to be just fine for now. Good and reassuring to know!~

If something DOES happen with Morgana or Bern DOES get an alert from his strong, twisted and strange (yet utterly truth- and soulful) bond with her, he's going to be be the very first one to appear at the scene to make sure nothing means harm towards his chosen lady. Because putting her immense/insane power aside for a moment, Bernhard does still have a need and desire to be protective towards her, like any beloved to one another would be.

Dear Equinox, jittering in excitement like no other at the point of facing a...it somewhat pains to say it so blatantly...Monster, was definitely the correct thing, Bernhard does reassure the chimera eevee on that point! With a somewhat excited smile he'd tell her/them "Oh, you WILL be let loose against that creature indeed... Do listen to my orders, and you shall be rewarded splendidly. Please be careful however - do not try to put yourself into unnecessary danger. *headpats Equi, feeling somewhat proud of her* ...Our journey together has just started after all, would be a bit of shame if it'd find a sudden end, now would it not?~"

---

That open secret about...drawing Morgana's attention and - if going further - involvement: Bern's not quiiiite sure how he should feel about THAT. It's sorta a blessing and a curse at the same time, in and about everything. Same with Zephy's vengeful mights and pranks, if something happens to be that foolish to earn the smol birdmouse's ire. She may be tiny and smol and cute, but don't ever make the mistake of underestimating her! I think Bern himself learned about what small Zephy is capable of if displeased during their early time together.

There being...a few stories about some of their more notable exploits in regions afar - yeah, uhm, there are indeed? Not that Bernhard is really proud of these stories (aside from a few perhaps? I never thought about that point), but they are still there, to his bafflement and Zephy's thrill. That Foxy Event at Bayhama's Main Street appears to be one of these stories.

---

Lunn being cautious, distrustful even towards us - we're not blaming her for that, not in the slightest. It is highly regarded that, despite everything, she even WAS willing to lend her Mawile to Bern in the first place! Concering 

Choose one of the Four Groups of the Legions of HATRED, and I'll Roll to see if the Drone is successful and how much Info it's able to gather.

Group 1 is it please, aka that one Bernhard (and possibly Seddi, if he joins me) is aiming to face. If the drone ends up breaking in the process or otherwise gets damaged - well, of course and naturally Bernhard will compensate accordingly. Perhaps not right away, but his honor prevents him from ever forgetting what has been done.


Now towards Citrine - we'll do whatever we can to make him see that his aid is welcome in this particular situation. Normally and usually Bernhard is very used and, perhaps, at his best when working alone; but NOT so in this case. It's been said previously and it deems repeating until Bern himself does fully understand it: It is NOT just him in this fight. It is NOT he against the world. Very likely it needs more time, muuuuch more time indeed, until he really does see the other Chosen ones as 'friends', as Zephy put it. But on the other side, if they can fight alongside one another in this case, things are going into the right direction. Nothing like enduring and surviving a serious threat alongside each other, perhaps. 

His words are noted and Bernhard gives these a decent thought. No pushing to get more information out of him. Secrets about unique powers shall stay just that - secrets, for Bern is VERY aware that any information about a Magi's powers can easily used against them if desired. 

There is ONE more information Bern wishes Citrine to know, despite he's not overly happy to share it: "Please do not...think any LESS of me for having to command one particular magical partner of mine like a, ugh, a Trainer's Pokemon. Spells and Magicks still are and will always be my prefered style of fighting - However there are AWID reasons for not exposing my treasured gUantlet of these particular powers. Reasons that I am happy to explain to you later if desired." Read: Citrine shall be made aware that Equinox will fight like a Trainer's Mon. Usually Bernhard would give no fuck about what others think of him - but just in this case, he's making an exception.


Furthermore: Is Bernhard somewhat able to...get into contact with that shadowy presence following him and the fellow Water Scim? Asking that presence what they are capable of perhaps? I doubt so, but that doesn't prevent him from trying to get into contact of what he thinks is that very Curse Daemon he created via that fateful [Die For Me~] incident. (I'm not quite sure whether he is ware that this Daemon is called Ralice in particular however)

(...) I do plan to work with rainy weather to vastly improve my support and firepower.''
He'll put emphasis on the rain so mostly everyone hears it.(...)

Oh, and about that: Am I right in the assumption that if Akamu sets up Rain, it will affect ALL OF US, regardless which Group we're facing? Or is it really just a 'localized' rain that focuses on the Group Akamu and Oz will face? That's important for me and Bernhard to know. (He does not have anything against the Warlock setting up rain, not in the slightest. Actually, that will likely turn out useful for him and Citrine.)

[Spiritmon]

She approaches Akumo/@Redstone. “We need to deal with these enemies. I think I have some powers and moves I could use to aid us. If you are willing to have me as part of your team. With your power, my power, and everyone's help, we will surpass those enemies. Any suggestions about what to do?”

''If you can handle Rain feel free to join us, any support and range is appreciated.''

''I'm concidering going after the chaotic group. I believe their erratic nature could be exploited to our advantage. If we can secure an area with a bit of a high ground we can establish a defensive formation and take any approaching sands out from a distance with ranged fire. Taking out stragglers via stealth should be managable with a big distraction like that.''

(she'll get a quick rundown of the same concept)

''It'll be important to concentrate our protections so we can stay safe in the formation.''

"Not only I can handle the Rain, but I can make it better. If you can summon Rain, I might be able to use Life Dew to make it stronger healing to us. I don't know how stronger it will become with the Rain and my mega ability, but regardless, it will help us. And with Bethy Wide Guard on her arsenal, I can use it. It will protect us against the first wave of attacks of the enemies. I might need some protection too. My Mega form give some double weakness against Ghosts, so I might need some protection. And I still confused so I can't abuse this power."

"With Fortuna and Persephone, they can summon Tailwind and Lucky Chant. Might help us reduce the worse case scenario. If we bring the Priestess too, we will have some nice support. Me and my sister's are specialized on ranged attacks. Specially in this form. I may help with this. What other people you suggest we bring to this fight?"

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

(the following points are roughly in order, mostly preperation stuffs)

-''Pleased to work with you Officer. We'll need everyone we can get.''

He'll nod back at the wielders, one more connection proven to be worthwile.


He'll take for healing items:

War party:
- 2 Hypers
- 1 Max Potion
- 2 Full Heals
- 1 revive

Vernax:
- 1 Max Potion
- 1 Hyper Potion

- 1 Full Heal

-''I'd love to lend out Cosmic, he'd fit right in and the support is appreciated... don't be too distracted though, we have a job to do!''


-Due to the temporary recruit he'd have to PC Broozer and poor Lani for now. It hurts him as much at hurts her but this really isn't her battle to fight.


-''Nice to have you back Oz.. explanations can always wait, this war cannot. I would suggest to copy a group protection move, we can't afford to get beat up too badly before the main enemy.''


-Gloomtail is given the Sparkling Prism Scale, if he is suspicious tell him it'll partally protect him, Nalu learns Rain Dance for 14 exp

Turning to Officer Kin and the Blade Lineage:

''I'm concidering going after the chaotic group. I believe their erratic nature could be exploited to our advantage. If we can secure an area with a bit of a high ground we can establish a defensive formation and take any approaching sands out from a distance with ranged fire. Taking out stragglers via stealth should be managable with a big distraction like that. I do plan to work with rainy weather to vastly improve my support and firepower.''

He'll put emphasis on the rain so mostly everyone hears it.

Specifically to the Lineage: 

''Would it be possible for one of you to scout out the area for a good place to set up formation? Without falling to the sands preferrably, with that weird terrain it'd be foolish to go in blind.''

To briefly touch on your Dragons reactions:

- Cosmic seems thrilled to get right back into the fray....though having a nice piece of sweet eye candy in Ecclessia is a nice bonus too. For her part she is mildly intrigued - Dragons do be respecting and attracted to POWER - but the thought of potentially mating with a fruit leaves her confused as to HOW that would work.... 

On the other hand Gloomtail scares the sugary piss out of them after the Legend took one look and long wiff of them before rumbling and stomping away. From that you got the strong sense of [H U N G E R] yet [ACCORD MUST BE KEPT...] Seems like the BGD really is doing his best to honor your deal even before glorious combat starts. He also doesn't like the S.P.S. but grudgingly puts up with it.

- Lani's fine with going into the PC, since she's still pretty satisfied from her Fight with Gloomtail (who Flinches everytime her name is brought up) and understands sending a pugilist against a army of Cursed Ghosts is a one way trip to hell. Most wouldn't ever DREAM of boxing a Pseudo unless they were some turbo overachieving Elite, but sometimes a situation demands unorthodox ways to achieve victory.

===

The Chief Officer grimaces at your choice of Groups and looks to speaks against it, but a *GRUNT* from Gloomtail and a imperious [KNEEL] Look from Him got the man to rapidly nod in agreement.

"Y-yes, me and my officers could set up a firing block to Out Range the Ghosts and for the close combatants to fall back on. Hmm....perhaps my Flareon could glass our area to 'stabilize' it against the Chaos that....thing is generating, though moving on slick or jagged shards of it could be a pain all of its own."

They have no objects to trying Stealth, but they're not too confidant it'll work with such a erratic group in an equally confounding battlefield. Sure the CHAOS could aid you in staying hidden, but it could also end up serving you up on a silver platter to the baddies too if Miss Fortune feels particularly humorous.

As for the Blade Lineage Faust and Sault look at each other, silently communicating, before the former turns back to you and nods.

"Faust can do this task, though I am not proficient in Stealth beyond my honed reflexes. Their is a chance that my Scouting could draw their attention and invite a response we can not anticipate. Considering the unstable behavior and environment any sort of reconisance could prove futile shortly, so if I am to be a Scout and it to be effective we would have to act quickly on my findings....if I am able to return."

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Oz was okay with that. She had already imagined that none of them would give some move to Copy. Akumo however was kind enough to let Bethy Copy Wide Guard. It will be extremely useful to protect everyone against the army of Ghosts, specially Oz since in her current form she is very much vulnerable to Ghost moves due to her double weakness.
 
Oz was frozen because of such action from the Priestess. Such loving and accepting action…Was enough to warm Oz's heart. She looked at the Priestess and said a shy thank you and then went on her way to make the last preparations. “We might need you soon for the battle ahead of us Priestess.”

She approaches Akumo/@Redstone. “We need to deal with these enemies. I think I have some powers and moves I could use to aid us. If you are willing to have me as part of your team. With your power, my power, and everyone's help, we will surpass those enemies. Any suggestions about what to do?”

Towards her sister's worries, he just sights and looks at her hands. All four of them. “So I am a copy of Oz memories and soul. Or at least just another fragment of the original Oz. Can’t help but feel a little existential nightmare. But…” She clench her hands. “Still, I didn’t want to stay in that place of my mind like a prisoner, watching a “version” of me fighting while I stayed out. I wanted and want to fight alongside you all. And fight alongside Seddi, Akumo, Mr Samsara and everyone else. This is my fight. And I want to help save everyone. I felt…angry. Confused. Scared. And frustrated. I don’t…appreciate my freedom being taken by anyone. Even if it is a version of me.”

She looked at the ground. “...That’s the reason why I think Zoete feels at this moment. She was born in a conflict between me and Hecate. She barely existed for a few hours. She probably didn’t even know about my own existence or Hecate existence before I snatched my freedom from her. And…I can barely feel her presence in my body. I can feel a weakened presence of her, but it's like…she is comatose and out of commission, but…hurt. And Hecate…it's not happy. She was willing to be part of Zoete, but she didn’t like what I did to Zoete. She is willing to keep me alive, but she is not willing to do anything else to help.”

“*Sight* If I ever get the chance…I will want to talk to Zoete again. To apologize and try to build bridges of forgiveness and maybe trust between us. Yes, she did control my body, and yes I was angry, confused and frustrated…But she is still a part of me. And I don’t want to be her enemy. I want to…be her friend. Or at least her ally. And…if she ever forgives me, be my sister too. I want to help her be her own person. Not a reflection of me and Hecate. But be her own person…And be part of our family.” Oz put a hand in her heart, filling both dread but also hope. “This is something I genuinely wish for.”

Oz, within deep in her heart, wishes Zoete (even in her state) somehow receives these words from Oz. Knowing herself, Oz knows it might take a long time to fix things…But she at least wants to try to talk to Zoete, and try to find a way to talk to her. Face to face.

“...But that will have to wait. Right now, we have a battle to face sisters. And with this power.” A strong light appeared in Oz's hand. “I feel I can finally do something about it.”

In the case of the Priestess she literally had no Mons for you to copy Moves from, and from the regretful look any inquiries about Copying her unique powers were meet with soft denails. Speaking of her, she nods at your request and follows along behind you, staying close but just enough out of the way to give you privacy and space to get ready/speak with others.

With your Sisters: Glinda and Fortuna rub/pat you on the back and give sympathetic nods. The thought of you, regardless of which version, being TRAPPED like that...well it certainly paints your decision in a more favorable light to them. Persaphone simply gives you a Knowing Look, as if to say 'Understood, but do you?' 

Your desire to reconcile with your Fusion Self is meet with an encourage nod from said Ghostly spellcaster, while Bethy seems a bit baffled at how that would go without trouble and the level of optimism required to think you'll even GET the chance. The rest of the Coven is skeptical and worried about that, but for now they're content to let you try first.

Since you're closely working with Akamu you also hear/are a part of his discussion with his own 'supporters' , so comment on that if you Wish.

For your own the Priestess remains silent but open to questions, while 'John' crosses his arms and glares off into the distance while his goons trade wary and semi-hostile glances with the Officers. 

*Flips Coin* ....'John' has his Drapion out with him, and it was a big, beautiful brute that never the less made your skin crawl. You caught it twisting around a few times to inspect you, a sort of simplistic curiosity in its actions as it tries to figure out WHAT sort of Fairy you are...