[Game] Lord Windos' PokeRole Adventure: Celadon City Vandel

[Dragonstrike]

Ok, THAT got his attention. With one particularly aggressive shrug, Weavile managed to FINALLY shove Felicia off of him to make a another rude gesture at you, with a look in his eyes that is just screaming 'I'd like to see you try!' and all the swagger he could muster!

Taunt
Accuracy: DEX (3) + Fight (5) + Intimidate (1) = 9D6 Dice
(1)(4)(2)(3)(1)(5)(5)(4)(3)
You are now Taunted, before you could get off Nasty Plot. The anger caused by the move also nullifies Zen State entirely, FYI.

The black cat glares at you, finally at his wits end and just fed up with having to put up with your antics, your demands, your overemotionalism, and  you meddling with his partner, forcing him into dangerous situations and outright encouraging him to give up the life of thievery that got them so far to begin with!!! He hunches low to the ground, getting into his familiar battle stance as prepares to once again give you a piece of his mind. The black cat is so finished with your shit.

His shiny feline partner in crime quickly takes note of how AGITATED they are right, and scampers off to the side as she now glance between him and her grandest mother with a look of worry/concern on her face. Oh dear, it seems she pushed him to far.... Everyone else in the room tenses up at this unexpected event happening RIGHT HERE. 'Reiner' was able to get your message thankfully, but is now giving you such a deadpan look that suddenly feel quite inadequate under its scruitiny. 'Oh, you don't say, partner? Haaaa.....I know you are were acting like me, Reiner, but their is such a thing doing too good of a job, especially when it comes to trolling. Well, since you started this, you better finish it!'

Well, what now?

'It's less so purposeful trolling and moreso that I am just, so, SO done with having to worry about every little thing going wrong tonight...bah, fine.  Guess I've gotta repeat history...'

So, 'Mew' sends one rather angry (only partially due to Taunt) sounding message to Weavile, and Weavile alone, putting every ounce of draconic ferocity 'she' can into it.  'She's' also RIGHT up in Weavile's face, fully visible now.

'Stand down, Weavile.  Dragon's orders.  Remember the Dragon Shrine?  You nearly botched that one as well thanks to that eagle eye of yours, and I was NOT pleased then, either.  We were lucky to get out of there, you know.  What do you think Taylor would say?'

Thankfully, Weavile doesn't necessarily know that Mew knows about that particular secret, considering how well Reiner has kept it...the name alone should tell him something weird's going on here, as well as how as the usage of 'I' and how similar Mew's actions are to what Reiner's were the last time something like this happened...

[Lord Windos]

'Stand down, Weavile.  Dragon's orders.  Remember the Dragon Shrine?  You nearly botched that one as well thanks to that eagle eye of yours, and I was NOT pleased then, either.  We were lucky to get out of there, you know.  What do you think Taylor would say?'

Thankfully, Weavile doesn't necessarily know that Mew knows about that particular secret, considering how well Reiner has kept it...the name alone should tell him something weird's going on here, as well as how as the usage of 'I' and how similar Mew's actions are to what Reiner's were the last time something like this happened...

The moment you mention the Dragon Shrine Incident [PM the details, mate!], Weavile's eyes widen in stark mortification at that utter farce he made himself and his buddy Reiner - and also sufficiently distracted by that statement not to catch its similarity to how you speak- before they narrowed once more into an irritated glare. However, much of the vitriol had gone out of it, and his posture no longer looked as if he was ready to pounce on you. He sullenly stared at you for a good minute, paws tightly clenched into fists.....before he let out what sounded like a mix between a huff and a low snarl, before pivoting in place and stalking out of the room. 

From what your empathy and familiarity with him tells you, the black wasn't going to cause anymore trouble tonight for you or 'Reiner' tonight. However, you also can feel the palatable anger and igdignation at 'your' actions and interference in what was his ideal dream life with Reiner [You], before 'you' barged in and started ruining everything. The resentment he feels for 'you' wielding one of his greatest failings as a weapon against him smarts greatly as well, leaving them in a piss poor mood overall tonight. What started out as a fantasy come true has now turned into painful, uncomfortable reality. Because of this, Weavile lose 2 Points of Happiness, and Temporarily loses 1 Point as well, leaving him with just 2 Happiness at the moment.

Crisis averted, but now you had a crisis of faith on your hands...

[Dragonstrike]

Crisis averted, but now you had a crisis of faith on your hands...

...

A single message to 'Reiner' only follows as 'Mew's' shoulders sag and 'she' puts a paw on her forehead, still facing the door to the room Weavile entered...

'I've never liked arguing with him, you know...but I don't want to see him get hurt again because he screwed up badly while acting on instinct alone...you've been through my memories.  You know what moment I'm talking about.'

[Lord Windos]

Crisis averted, but now you had a crisis of faith on your hands...

...

A single message to 'Reiner' only follows as 'Mew's' shoulders sag and 'she' puts a paw on her forehead, still facing the door to the room Weavile entered...

'I've never liked arguing with him, you know...but I don't want to see him get hurt again because he screwed up badly while acting on instinct alone...you've been through my memories.  You know what moment I'm talking about.'

'......Haaaaaa, yes, yes I have. Past pains hurt the most, but they teach us not to hurt ourselves like that again....' 'Reiner initially thought back at you, a touch of melacoloy clinging to the message, before they moved on to 'say' the rest of their piece. 'I don't blame you for being extra hard on Weavile, Reiner, especially since it kept them from royally screwing the Poocheyena with his arveracious urges,  so their's no need to justify things to me. Still, if I am being honest.....you could have handled things with a bit more tact than that Tauros you own, and I can't believe I just said that! Me, the Mischeif Maker herself! Blegh! .....anyway, you could have gotten me to calm him down instead of rilying him up by playing carrot and stick games with him, but what done is done, and their ain't nothing we can do about accept let the black kitty cat cool off for awhile.'

'Now, before you nearly and literally got into a cat fight with Weavile, what was it that Mr. Mime had to say that's as critical as you implied it to be?'

[Dragonstrike]

'......Haaaaaa, yes, yes I have. Past pains hurt the most, but they teach us not to hurt ourselves like that again....' 'Reiner initially thought back at you, a touch of melacoloy clinging to the message, before they moved on to 'say' the rest of their piece. 'I don't blame you for being extra hard on Weavile, Reiner, especially since it kept them from royally screwing the Poocheyena with his arveracious urges,  so their's no need to justify things to me. Still, if I am being honest.....you could have handled things with a bit more tact than that Tauros you own, and I can't believe I just said that! Me, the Mischeif Maker herself! Blegh! .....anyway, you could have gotten me to calm him down instead of rilying him up by playing carrot and stick games with him, but what done is done, and their ain't nothing we can do about accept let the black kitty cat cool off for awhile.'

'Now, before you nearly and literally got into a cat fight with Weavile, what was it that Mr. Mime had to say that's as critical as you implied it to be?'

'...*sigh*...it's been waaayyyy too long of a night, and Weavile wasn't making it easy to stay calm...maybe that was too hard on him, but...'

'...oh, right, Mr. Mime.  Well, first of all, he immediately knew exactly who we actually are.  No surprise there, I guess...he's also in contact with Lilith, apparently, so he knows what happened with us, Archie, and Kyubi, which explains why he didn't overreact in any noticeable way when he recognized the 'fox'.  He asked for the account information Archie gave me so he could assist in transferring the funds safely.  He assured me that he doesn't blame me for doing Archie in, as he got what was coming to him in the end.  I'm thinking we'll probably have to copy the notes I took on those 8 accounts so we aren't risking the rest of the information in the ledger...'

'...he also mentioned he'd be happy to help us find a way to swap back.  Or assist in some way if possible.  Whatever he could do to help out, basically.  Helpful guy, it seems.  Maybe you have some ideas?  Or if there isn't a reasonable way he can help, I'm sure he'll understand that...any ideas, though?'

'...and there was one other matter...namely, Archie's friends.  They'll be inquiring about his whereabouts eventually.  Chuck, Whitney, Mr. Fuji, Blaine, and Mina.  Mina's already accounted for out of necessity, to be honest, but what are we going to have Mr. Mime tell the rest of them when they come looking?  One thing I was thinking Mina might end up explaining a part of it should she meet them again considering there's not really any way to hide how she's been changed and is going to get to hear most of the story anyways...at least, I think she gets to...remember how Archie said he'd written a note of some kind for Mina that would be handed to me after we'd dealt with him?  Yeah, that never got handed over...I THINK Lilith was the one who was supposed to hand it over, so we need to text her about that before we say too much to Mina...but yeah, this whole thing with those friends of his could cause even more issues, so...if you have some ideas for this as well, I'm all ears.'

'...there's also one more thing, but we should be in private before I say anything about it...'

[Spiritmon]

"Well..I guess our divine feline handle the situation...But that black cat look a bit low spirited you noticed?" Arial say lookin the situation resolves itself. "What you think she may talk with him to make him look that way Kyubi?" Arial says. "Anyway, we should rest now. Too much tension with only one night. Where is that dinner anyway? I starving to eat some good sushi." Then Arial explain. "I dont know if you know, but sushi is some kind of raw fish rolled with rice and seaweed. It might look strange but it a delicious plate." Arial open a smile remembering the taste. "Ah, I used to eat some when I got the money to buy it together with Gaspar and Metalynx. It is my favourite food in the world. Tekkamaki, Hossomaki, Urumaki, no matter the sushi its always a delicious thing." Then Arial makes a face like a real cat. "Damn it, now talking that make me REAL hungry." Then Arial looks to Kyubi. "What is your favourite food Kyubi?"

[Lord Windos]

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Spoiler

...*sigh*...it's been waaayyyy too long of a night, and Weavile wasn't making it easy to stay calm...maybe that was too hard on him, but...'

'...oh, right, Mr. Mime.  Well, first of all, he immediately knew exactly who we actually are.  No surprise there, I guess...he's also in contact with Lilith, apparently, so he knows what happened with us, Archie, and Kyubi, which explains why he didn't overreact in any noticeable way when he recognized the 'fox'.  He asked for the account information Archie gave me so he could assist in transferring the funds safely.  He assured me that he doesn't blame me for doing Archie in, as he got what was coming to him in the end.  I'm thinking we'll probably have to copy the notes I took on those 8 accounts so we aren't risking the rest of the information in the ledger...'

'...he also mentioned he'd be happy to help us find a way to swap back.  Or assist in some way if possible.  Whatever he could do to help out, basically.  Helpful guy, it seems.  Maybe you have some ideas?  Or if there isn't a reasonable way he can help, I'm sure he'll understand that...any ideas, though?'

'...and there was one other matter...namely, Archie's friends.  They'll be inquiring about his whereabouts eventually.  Chuck, Whitney, Mr. Fuji, Blaine, and Mina.  Mina's already accounted for out of necessity, to be honest, but what are we going to have Mr. Mime tell the rest of them when they come looking?  One thing I was thinking Mina might end up explaining a part of it should she meet them again considering there's not really any way to hide how she's been changed and is going to get to hear most of the story anyways...at least, I think she gets to...remember how Archie said he'd written a note of some kind for Mina that would be handed to me after we'd dealt with him?  Yeah, that never got handed over...I THINK Lilith was the one who was supposed to hand it over, so we need to text her about that before we say too much to Mina...but yeah, this whole thing with those friends of his could cause even more issues, so...if you have some ideas for this as well, I'm all ears.'

'...there's also one more thing, but we should be in private before I say anything about it...'

'Reiner' couldn't help but give a feeling of agreement with you first statement. Getting beatup by the nastiest Bug types she ever had the displeasure of meeting, fighting horrors that just were barely within comprehension, and having THEM force a body swap between her and the draconic man she called her partner.....yeap, that did make for a looooooong night. Wasn't helped by the fact that Windos only updates once in a blue moon, and was complicit in all of this, grrrr...... (*Faint Laughter could be heard at that moment*)

'It annoys me to no end that a talking Mr. Mime of all Pokémon could pierce through my invisibility and natural mental defenses, but I guess that only goes to show that this hotel knows how to train its workers. He's also well connected with the criminal underworld at that if he's able to squeeze sensitive info of THAT nature out of Lilith.....or this place was able to pay her exoberate prices when they put a number to it! Bah, damn butlers, seeming innocent servents, but hiding all sorts of nasty secrets and surprises! Raaaagh....so long as he doesn't give either of us too many problems while serving our needs, I've got no Cubones with him.....
(...)
'Hmm....good idea, Reiner. You can make a copy of that section before heading we hit the hay, or I will if we haven't made any headway on switching ourselves back into our rightful bodies. It be juuuuust our luck if the process for that required journeying to the ends of the earth to fight an army of Ghost, Bug, and Dark types in order to accomplish this, with who knows WHAT else harrying us along the way! Please, oh please let this be simple for once.....'
(...)
'.....Haaaaa, Reiner, I honestly, truly, and REALLY don't want to deal with anymore Archie business right now besides Mina if I HAVE to, alright? I'm tired, hungry, wounded and aching all over in a body that isn't even mine, and now have to deal with an overcompetent butler, and an angry and betrayed feeling thief, all while keeping up the act of being you in front of everyone and scheming up a way to reverse our latest allotment of misfortune and Frustration. Let's...let's just wait for dinner, question Mina and/or Riza afterwards and shake Arial down for the secret information he's safeguarding, and THEN work on switching ourselves back to our bodies, k? You can sort out business with Lilith yourself without my approval or me needing hovering over your shoulder while I continue brainstorming. Anything more than that and I'm liable to start testing if can upgrade you psychic powers and use them on the nearby furniture out of sheer bleeding stress!'

You could then feel the roiling waves of stress, resentment, tiredness, and an overall sense of exhaustion coming from deep within them, and it was taking quite a bit out of them just to act 'normal' enough to everyone here while keeping your characteristic calm/coolness. Being you is hard work while your suffering the effects of a looooong night's work, don't you know?

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

"Well..I guess our divine feline handle the situation...But that black cat look a bit low spirited you noticed?" Arial say lookin the situation resolves itself. "What you think she may talk with him to make him look that way Kyubi?" Arial says. "Anyway, we should rest now. Too much tension with only one night. Where is that dinner anyway? I starving to eat some good sushi." Then Arial explain. "I dont know if you know, but sushi is some kind of raw fish rolled with rice and seaweed. It might look strange but it a delicious plate." Arial open a smile remembering the taste. "Ah, I used to eat some when I got the money to buy it together with Gaspar and Metalynx. It is my favourite food in the world. Tekkamaki, Hossomaki, Urumaki, no matter the sushi its always a delicious thing." Then Arial makes a face like a real cat. "Damn it, now talking that make me REAL hungry." Then Arial looks to Kyubi. "What is your favourite food Kyubi?"

The fiery vixen, once the shock had faded from seeing Weavile almost tear into 'Mew' and wrestling with herself not to chase after the black cat to flambe them, had elected to simply shrug in response to your first question with a smile frown on her face. She had no clue as to what event that her Master alluded to, but it must have been a pretty significant one if it stopped the night stalker from royally messing up with EVERYONE in the room....

Your description of sushi earned you a curious glance from Kyubi as she toyed with the though of 'trying' some herself later (Or maybe snatch a few from his own plate, if he allowed), but she ended up making a slightly pained expression when you asked her THAT question. "I don't know...... If....If I had one, I don't remember it anymore......"

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

'Reiner' couldn't help but give a feeling of agreement with you first statement. Getting beatup by the nastiest Bug types she ever had the displeasure of meeting, fighting horrors that just were barely within comprehension, and having THEM force a body swap between her and the draconic man she called her partner.....yeap, that did make for a looooooong night. Wasn't helped by the fact that Windos only updates once in a blue moon, and was complicit in all of this, grrrr...... (*Faint Laughter could be heard at that moment*)

'It annoys me to no end that a talking Mr. Mime of all Pokémon could pierce through my invisibility and natural mental defenses, but I guess that only goes to show that this hotel knows how to train its workers. He's also well connected with the criminal underworld at that if he's able to squeeze sensitive info of THAT nature out of Lilith.....or this place was able to pay her exoberate prices when they put a number to it! Bah, damn butlers, seeming innocent servents, but hiding all sorts of nasty secrets and surprises! Raaaagh....so long as he doesn't give either of us too many problems while serving our needs, I've got no Cubones with him.....
(...)
'Hmm....good idea, Reiner. You can make a copy of that section before heading we hit the hay, or I will if we haven't made any headway on switching ourselves back into our rightful bodies. It be juuuuust our luck if the process for that required journeying to the ends of the earth to fight an army of Ghost, Bug, and Dark types in order to accomplish this, with who knows WHAT else harrying us along the way! Please, oh please let this be simple for once.....'
(...)
'.....Haaaaa, Reiner, I honestly, truly, and REALLY don't want to deal with anymore Archie business right now besides Mina if I HAVE to, alright? I'm tired, hungry, wounded and aching all over in a body that isn't even mine, and now have to deal with an overcompetent butler, and an angry and betrayed feeling thief, all while keeping up the act of being you in front of everyone and scheming up a way to reverse our latest allotment of misfortune and Frustration. Let's...let's just wait for dinner, question Mina and/or Riza afterwards and shake Arial down for the secret information he's safeguarding, and THEN work on switching ourselves back to our bodies, k? You can sort out business with Lilith yourself without my approval or me needing hovering over your shoulder while I continue brainstorming. Anything more than that and I'm liable to start testing if can upgrade you psychic powers and use them on the nearby furniture out of sheer bleeding stress!'

You could then feel the roiling waves of stress, resentment, tiredness, and an overall sense of exhaustion coming from deep within them, and it was taking quite a bit out of them just to act 'normal' enough to everyone here while keeping your characteristic calm/coolness. Being you is hard work while your suffering the effects of a looooong night's work, don't you know?

[Has anyone actually said or 'said' Riza's name out loud yet? Not sure if Mew's actually heard it yet]

'...to be honest, some work on upgrading those new abilities of mine is something that would probably be really helpful.  I think the on-the-job practice has been helping some, but it seems to be rather slow, to say the least...'

'...but yeah, we're here to try and relax just as much as take care of the remaining business for tonight...*sigh*...sorry to bother you...though I do need my phone if I'm going to ask Lilith about Archie's message, so ya might want to think of a way to slip that to me quietly...and then we just wait for dinner to arrive, I guess...'

[Lord Windos]

[Has anyone actually said or 'said' Riza's name out loud yet? Not sure if Mew's actually heard it yet]

'...to be honest, some work on upgrading those new abilities of mine is something that would probably be really helpful.  I think the on-the-job practice has been helping some, but it seems to be rather slow, to say the least...'

'...but yeah, we're here to try and relax just as much as take care of the remaining business for tonight...*sigh*...sorry to bother you...though I do need my phone if I'm going to ask Lilith about Archie's message, so ya might want to think of a way to slip that to me quietly...and then we just wait for dinner to arrive, I guess...'

[No, but since you and her are always in mental contact with one another, she must have picked up the name by accident and used it without even realizing it. Either that, or THEY are mucking about things again....]
That's right, keep blaming me for your own failures and inadequecies , Windows! Only proves you don't really no anything other than being a fool, heheheHA!
'Hmm.....probably could dedicate a few hours each day to training your fledging Psychic powers in that case Reiner, but I don't think either of us have the time for that tonight or tomorrow, given the full night we've had and the full day we are going to have dealing with your cousin, ugh. My advice still stands to take care of her before she openly challenges you to a battle, by the way, but you ultimately are the one that has to deal with her, so go with whatever you want.'

When you requested your phone for messaging Lilith/The Merchant, 'Reiner' discretely takes it out and pretends to check 'his' messages and what ever news is currently buzzing this time of night, before 'absent mindingly' placing it on the table and leaning back into 'his' comfy chair once more with a sigh of relief. Nobody was paying attention at all to his action, nor to the phone, so now is the opportunity to grab it for yourself and float on over to a more 'private' place to text in peace!