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

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Arial try to put her worries aside. He put one hand on her shoulder, and try to give some words of comfort. "Dont worry about me Riza. I have some good protection against Nucmons just in case. My clothes is made against radioactivity in that place and have some items to protect my pokemon. I also have 2 Steel type pokemon with me and one Nuclear Queen. I have some good protection against those problems. I am worried about you Riza. As much your bugs have resistance against Nuclear, there is something in that place very much dangerous. I..." Arial blush a little. "I cant handle see you go there and your pokemons got hurt because of me. Even if we know each other just for a time, I worry about you. And you have only five or four pokemon with you. You have a extra pair of hands is important."

Arial then looks in the eyes of Riza. "But if is important to come, then you can go with me. But please, have all the security on the world okay? We not certain what more is inside in that Factory. Can I count with you Riz?"

*Flashback!*

The insectile Metahuman twitched/slightly in surprise/tension as you rested a hand on her shoulder, but soon the gesture are you reassuring words that followed we a balm for her nerves, calming her down as she leaned a little in your touch.

{Afraid.....Afraid For You, Arial. Glowing Monsters......Scary. BAD. They Burn, Destroy.....CHANGE Everything. Plants, Pokémon....Humans. Don't....Want Happen To You. Don't....Want Go Without...…Me.}

{…But...Can....Accept. You Strong.....Brave. Kind.....Caring. Handle Anything.....Me Too. If Want, Me Hunt More. For Bug/Steel...Strong Pokémon. Me Leave You....But Trust. Trust You Be Safe. With Grandmother....Darkness.....Yourself.}


{ Me....Follow....Protect You Arial. No...No Want You Hurt. Want Make....Safe. Forever. ……Me Do Else. If Arial Want Protect Me...…}

Her strange chittering goes silent as she sags into hereself, feeling both highly concerned for you going in the NRF without her, yet completely willing to let such a thing come to pass. Not because she want to best prepare herself for the unholy nightmare that was that place, for she both felt that she was more or less ready for ANYTHING at this point in her life (A life on the run being a literal blood thirsty monster of a serial killer does that to a person....thing). No, it was because she understand you were just as worried about her as she was about you, and didn't want to burden you with those feeling, or worse yet do something foolish if coming in with less than 6 Pokémon DID cause a deadly mishap on her part.
Sometimes, you have to do things you don't like in order to help the others you care about, and if that meant she had to briefly abandon Arial....then she could accept that, and move forward.

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Item #1:

[Alright, good.  Now then, time to wait for Mew to pay Reiner's character sheet a visit...have a new tab set up for it.]

Item #2:

Reiner swears and dials again.  Probably gets the same result, much to his frustration, right?

Still an item #2.5 to do, though, so this one isn't quite finished yet...

Items #3 and 4:

Well, before Reiner evolves Ridia, he'll want to fetch Emily and have a quick talk with her (and also potentially show her the evolution).  But that should probably wait until we've dealt with Sliggoo...

Reiner isn't surprised about the...affection Sliggoo is displaying, but he is a little surprised by the...intensity of said affection.  Sliggoo might not be able to see, but he knows the species can definitely hear, so he makes sure to make his next comment loud enough for the draconic slug to pick up on.  "...Sliggoo, you might want to stop embarrassing your trainer by literally suffocating him with affection and actually listen to what he has to say."  That should also definitely indicate to Sliggoo that she and Lindworm aren't alone in this room.  Hopefully that's enough to get her to calm down at least a little...

Item #5:

When Durendal comes over and after Arial hands him the Razor Fang, Reiner says, "You're welcome, by the way.  Just use that fang for a little while instead of another item, and you should evolve eventually."

He levels a narrow eyed stare at Arial next.  "And what has your knickers in a twist this time?" (@Spiritmon)

Item #5.5:

(Note: Reiner's got that same Face Camo disguise he was using earlier active whike talking to Fluidity, obviously.  Just so that's clear.)

"Does getting turned into an exact look-alike of my sister count?  Seriously, that felt...way too weird.  Wasn't really that different from my usual self, but in some ways, it certainly felt like I actually was her...*shudder*..."

Oh, and if Fluidity wants to nickname her new GTH Beedrill, she's free to do so.  Reiner doesn't really have any ideas of his own atm, though, and also makes sure to warn Fluidity to be as respectful of the bee's opinion as possible (probably doesn't need to be said, but better safe than sorry)

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Sure, let's do a scene with Frosslad, followed by Adam.  Reiner's quite curious about Frosslad too, and it's probably about time he introduced himself to the massive Ferrothorn.  One at a time, though.

Item #6:

"Well, you certainly look like you've been having just as fun of a week as I've been.  Just wanted to let you know that I'm going to be at the Nuclear Research Facility downtown for a little while.  Don't want anyone to panic while I'm off the grid."

Reiner says it so casually that Proton probably has to double check that he heard that correctly...

RE: Item #1

[Just checked myself, and Mew has indeed decided to make contact on that tab! Doesn't seem to be....all that friendly, though.]

RE: Item #2.5!

*Rolls*

Nope! Guess you'll have to try again MUCH later!

RE: Item #3 and #4!

You were correct in your assumption, for the sticky drakeness abruptly ceased his.....loving ministrations to swivel her head in your direction with a startled expression. Wait, there was COMPANY witnessing her long awaited reunion with her hunk of a trainer?! No sooner than that mortifying though came to mind that she leaped right off her hunk and curled into herself, now beat red with aghast embarrassment. Oh no, oh dear, she just made a fool out herself AND her Master! Noooooooooooooo………!

It took several minutes longer for Lindworm to cough up and wipe off most of the Gooey slime his Dragosnail before shakily getting himself up, letting off a full body shudder and turning to give you an almost pathetic look of utter relief and thanks. Thank the Dragon Gods he wasn't Solidified by his Sluggoo's…affections THIS time!

"Ha....HA....Ha....Ha.....Ha......You have my more sincere and reverent gratitude for......rescuing me from her. [i]Uggggh[/i]…Why has my Sliggo turn out THIS way. *Sighs* …Now where was I before I was interrupted.....ah yes. Sliggoo, [i]please [/i]listen carefully to me now...."

While your fellow exile cautiously informs the reason why he summoned her, you now have the time to go retrieve Emily from her Room. You also make sure to tell Lindworm to hold off on Evolving his amorous dragoness, to which he hesitantly agreed to while eying her warily, who was just beginning to recover from her embarrassment and look up in interest at her master. ...Several types of interest, as a matter of fact. What is the story behind those two...…

RE: Item #5.5!

"*Blinks in surprise, before rubbing their chin thoughtfully* Hmm....somewhat. Such a experience has been documented among my female human volunteers that had close blood ties with a sibling of theirs, but it was quite a quite rare occurrence. Still, this results mean that phenomena can occur in Male Humans too, so its valuable data none the less! [b]For this contribution, have $1000 Poke[/b]!"

For now, Fluidity refrains from doing so, as she wants to get to know her newest living piece of her collection better before imposing such a thing on them, and takes your warning with easy acceptance. She already knew how dangerous GTH Beedrills were before she meet you, and was certainly going to continue to take great caution and care with them as she bonds/tries to bond with them!

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The frosted spirit easily snatches the Ranc out of the air, frost already began to coat it as he studied the treat for a moment, before nodding his head and popping it right into his mouth! Typically he'd politely refuse to such drastically mind/mood altering berries out of principle alone, for he believed any bond between trainer and Pokémon should be forged naturally, but since he already greatly respect and like the cut of your jib he'd make an exception in this case. That, and the Happier he is, the more Power his Returns are, so his decision had a tangible benefit for him as well! [b]Frosslad's Happiness is MAXED out!

[/b]After finished his delightful treat, he looked at you and evenly stared straight into you eyes and very SOUL......before closing them and offering a formal, respectful, and dignified Japanese style bow to you. Cool, calm, focused, and full of TRUE nobility and honor was what you could best describe the general personality of Frosslad, but beneath it was a faint but ever-present mischievousness/diabolicalness that was present in all Ghost types. Thank the Dragon Gods you don't have to worry about him turning that hidden nature on YOU!

RE: Item #6!

"*Aggravated Sigh while pinching his noise* You try having to scramble to deal with the death of a Rocket Grunt and manage you own duties, and see how YOU like it. I'm still your superior until tomorrow, so cram it until then. *Grumbles*"

Your vitriolic Executive pauses for a moment as you revealed what your day plans were, until he let out a long *Groan* and buried his head into his hands.

"I though Petrel was kidding when he told me that you were going to tackle that radioactive Monster House, but.....dear fucking Arceas, are you out of your mind?! You, I, and everyone else that had even the littlest amount of brain power knows that Nuclear Pokémon are NOT TO BE FUCKED WITH, so why in this god forsaken world are you going trapezing in the place?! Heck, the National Guard have it under lockdown and surveillance , and they take their job as seriously as Team Rocket does, so I don't know how you would even get past them in the first place to do such a STUPID thing in the first place!"

Yeap, he's pretty unimpressed with your life choices right now, mate!

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Item #1:

[Alright, good.  Now then, time to wait for Mew to pay Reiner's character sheet a visit...have a new tab set up for it.]

Item #2:

Reiner swears and dials again.  Probably gets the same result, much to his frustration, right?

Still an item #2.5 to do, though, so this one isn't quite finished yet...

Items #3 and 4:

Well, before Reiner evolves Ridia, he'll want to fetch Emily and have a quick talk with her (and also potentially show her the evolution).  But that should probably wait until we've dealt with Sliggoo...

Reiner isn't surprised about the...affection Sliggoo is displaying, but he is a little surprised by the...intensity of said affection.  Sliggoo might not be able to see, but he knows the species can definitely hear, so he makes sure to make his next comment loud enough for the draconic slug to pick up on.  "...Sliggoo, you might want to stop embarrassing your trainer by literally suffocating him with affection and actually listen to what he has to say."  That should also definitely indicate to Sliggoo that she and Lindworm aren't alone in this room.  Hopefully that's enough to get her to calm down at least a little...

Item #5:

When Durendal comes over and after Arial hands him the Razor Fang, Reiner says, "You're welcome, by the way.  Just use that fang for a little while instead of another item, and you should evolve eventually."

He levels a narrow eyed stare at Arial next.  "And what has your knickers in a twist this time?" (@Spiritmon)

Item #5.5:

(Note: Reiner's got that same Face Camo disguise he was using earlier active whike talking to Fluidity, obviously.  Just so that's clear.)

"Does getting turned into an exact look-alike of my sister count?  Seriously, that felt...way too weird.  Wasn't really that different from my usual self, but in some ways, it certainly felt like I actually was her...*shudder*..."

Oh, and if Fluidity wants to nickname her new GTH Beedrill, she's free to do so.  Reiner doesn't really have any ideas of his own atm, though, and also makes sure to warn Fluidity to be as respectful of the bee's opinion as possible (probably doesn't need to be said, but better safe than sorry)

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Sure, let's do a scene with Frosslad, followed byAdam.  Reiner's quite curious about Frosslad too, and it's probably about time he introduced himself to the massive Ferrothorn.  One at a time, though.

Reiner immediately tosses Frosslad a Ranc Berry as a welcome gift upon releasing him.  "Nice to meet ya, Frosslad.  Name's Reiner."

Item #6:

"Well, you certainly look like you've been having just as fun of a week as I've been.  Just wanted to let you know that I'm going to be at the Nuclear Research Facility downtown for a little while.  Don't want anyone to panic while I'm off the grid."

Reiner says it so casually that Proton probably has to double check that he heard that correctly...

Spoiler

Arial try to put her worries aside. He put one hand on her shoulder, and try to give some words of comfort. "Dont worry about me Riza. I have some good protection against Nucmons just in case. My clothes is made against radioactivity in that place and have some items to protect my pokemon. I also have 2 Steel type pokemon with me and one Nuclear Queen. I have some good protection against those problems. I am worried about you Riza. As much your bugs have resistance against Nuclear, there is something in that place very much dangerous. I..." Arial blush a little. "I cant handle see you go there and your pokemons got hurt because of me. Even if we know each other just for a time, I worry about you. And you have only five or four pokemon with you. You have a extra pair of hands is important."

Arial then looks in the eyes of Riza. "But if is important to come, then you can go with me. But please, have all the security on the world okay? We not certain what more is inside in that Factory. Can I count with you Riz?"

*Flashback!*

The insectile Metahuman twitched/slightly in surprise/tension as you rested a hand on her shoulder, but soon the gesture are you reassuring words that followed we a balm for her nerves, calming her down as she leaned a little in your touch.

{Afraid.....Afraid For You, Arial. Glowing Monsters......Scary. BAD. They Burn, Destroy.....CHANGE Everything. Plants, Pokémon....Humans. Don't....Want Happen To You. Don't....Want Go Without...…Me.}

{…But...Can....Accept. You Strong.....Brave. Kind.....Caring. Handle Anything.....Me Too. If Want, Me Hunt More. For Bug/Steel...Strong Pokémon. Me Leave You....But Trust. Trust You Be Safe. With Grandmother....Darkness.....Yourself.}


{ Me....Follow....Protect You Arial. No...No Want You Hurt. Want Make....Safe. Forever. ……Me Do Else. If Arial Want Protect Me...…}

Her strange chittering goes silent as she sags into hereself, feeling both highly concerned for you going in the NRF without her, yet completely willing to let such a thing come to pass. Not because she want to best prepare herself for the unholy nightmare that was that place, for she both felt that she was more or less ready for ANYTHING at this point in her life (A life on the run being a literal blood thirsty monster of a serial killer does that to a person....thing). No, it was because she understand you were just as worried about her as she was about you, and didn't want to burden you with those feeling, or worse yet do something foolish if coming in with less than 6 Pokémon DID cause a deadly mishap on her part.
Sometimes, you have to do things you don't like in order to help the others you care about, and if that meant she had to briefly abandon Arial....then she could accept that, and move forward.

With Reiner:

Arial takes a while to finally spoke about what happened. "Bad news to be honest boss. Remember when I was serious this morning? Well...its because I have some sort of vision. I was thinking it was a dream, but it was so much real to be just a dream. First of all, I have heard the voice of the person I have heard before: When I was in the hideout of Riza, and the other when I meet that Delta Muk. That dark voice you did not tell me anything yet. Anyway, I have this vision:

Arial Dream

You find yourself looking high above a old, venerable forest, where the trees towered high into the sky and the very air seemed charge with an ancient, all to knowing lifeforce. Your vision hovers across the green, lush treetops until you spot a clearing that seemingly came out of know, and from the looks of it the place seemed almost blasted into existence. At that point, you saw what appeared to be a tiny spec sitting in the middle ofthere, and soon you found your perspective zooming all the way up and close to get a better view of them. 


What you saw was.....perplexing, even for a Insane person such as yourself.

Sitting on a stump, was a small little girl, appearing no older than ten or eleven years of age. She was wearing what looked to be an classical and old royal purple satin dress festooned with white frills on its trim, and had a pair of pearly white slipper shoes on her feet as they dangled off into the air. Her hair was the color of pure gold, and was in twin tails tied up with Red/Dark Purple Inside them Bead Scrunchies. She had rich, warm brown eyes that stared at an a journel she was currently doodling in, her skin was smooth, unblemished, and slightly tanned, and her nails painted purple.

Overall, this little girl appeared to be slightly anachronistic, but normal otherwise.

What ruined this was that her ENTIRE surrounding seemed like they were utterly DESTORYED, yet she was completely and utterly unharmed, and in fact looked rather radiantly happy as they scribbled something or another in that book of theirs. The large sniper rifle that hung on their back also didn't help make this image seem any less bizaare:




In fact.....the more you look at it, the more its seemed.....familiar to you, somehow. The color, the design, and that faint aura you could FEEL from it....it all just seemed to tickle you broken brain at how ODD yet NORMAL and KNOWN to you.....

When the little girl jolted up to stare at YOU, and you suddenly found the sniper rifle being pointed straight at YOU, you realized just WHAT you were staring at, as you read the OTHER golden inscription that was hidden to you before:

Uh oh.

Just when you though you'd be getting a sniper facial from the now extremely dangerous girl, she suddenly perked up and gave you a charming, perky, and extremely exuberant smile, putting away her CA faster than you could comprehend as she waved at you.

"A Cursed Arm Wielder! Hello~! Its been soooooo long since I've meet with another one!  I'm so happy to see you, yay!!!'

...


"….Ooooooh, and you have T.P.K with you too. *Looks sad for a moment, before going right back to happy like nothing happened* Hopefully my child Juliet found her crush before you killed her, or had lots of fun with it if she didn't! My gift to her wouldn't mean much of anything otherwise, te he~!"

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"Hmm.....since you own T.P.K., I guess that make you my child now! Goody~!! Momma Alice gonna to pay you a visit to see how your doing REALLY soon, so don't fret! I'll even bring some more toys and gifts for you to play with! Maybe a stuffed kitty cat, or some Moo Moo Milk? 'Cause with a name like Schrödinger, you must LOVE kitty cats! Meow meow~!"

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"Te he....I'll find something nice for you and your.....friend? Yes yes, you DO have a friend, and THEY have a Cursed Arm TOO! I can FEEL it, and it feels so WONDERFUL~!!! Ahahahaha! Another child for me to dote on, horray! Shopping for them is gonna be difficult, but I'll find the right present for them! Two new, special children of mine....oh, I'm sososo HAPPY."

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"Weeeeeeell, I'd like to talk to you all night, but you need to get your rest minster, or otherwise you won't grow up to be big and strong someday! Staying up is a big no no I learned from my Momma, so I have to make sure you learn it too! Good night, my child! I'll see you and your friend soon, te he~!"

At that point the girl named Alice reached forward with tender, MAD affection in their eyes and smile, and you then blacked out.

"Another Cursed Wielder is followed us boss. One with a dangerous and mad as Romeo and Juliet...no, even more mad I believe. Her name is Alice as far I could know. And the worse of all...I was able to see the name of her Cursed Arm":

Cursed Arm Name: Miss Die For Me!



With Riza:

Arial could understand the words of Riza. Indeed that would be the most dangerous mission ever do in his life. More dangerous than the mission of fighting against Romeo and Juliet with Reiner (with Arial was obliterated and receive a shot in his head because of Tobias in Juliet hands). The place is overun with many Nucmons, and something so dangerous who rivals Legendary pokemon. There is a chance Arial or his pokemons may die in that place. But this is something Arial want to avoid as much possible. Arial hold a hand on her face for a few minutes when he finally spoke once again.

"Yeah...I must confess too Riza...I am afraid too. Even back in Tandor, I never face such dangerous mission as this one: To go a place with Nuclear Pokemon. And with something powerfull enough to rival a Legendary Pokemon...even if I a madman, even I know how much dangerous it is." Then he open a weak smile. "But I guess such is the fate and burden of a Rocket. A villain and criminal: Your life is always in risk. But..."

Then he a aproach just a little more of Riza, theyre faces very close. "But I cant risk your life Riza. Not without I sure you 100% ready to go. I cant afort you go without proper protection. So please...be careful. And find the last pokemon you need for the mission." Then Arial open a sly smirk. "If you dont have enough motivation, perhaps this will do..."

Then Arial made a unpreditable move: The madman give a kiss on the lips of the bug woman. Not a fake kiss just to enjoy. But a truth love kiss. Even if Arial and Riza meet each other for a brief time, they form some sort of...conection. They both suffer the injustice of the world, and both of them was abbandoned for the humanity. They find comfort with their respective pokemons: Arial with his brothers and sister. Riza with their hive. It doesn't matter if Riza its a bug woman, a freak of nature in the eyes of humans, and Arial its a twisted and mad human. What really matter its the feeling they both share to each other. The madman and the bug woman have their own piece of the world there.

That kiss its not a goodbye, but a brief meeting. 

Finally after some minutes, Arial finally broke the kiss and look on the eyes of the problably shocked Bug Woman. He give her a sly cat smile then talk again. "This was amazing." He blush a little. "I hope I doesnt disapointed you Riza, heh. I a inexperience kisser I afraid."

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

(…)

With Riza:

Arial could understand the words of Riza. Indeed that would be the most dangerous mission ever do in his life. More dangerous than the mission of fighting against Romeo and Juliet with Reiner (with Arial was obliterated and receive a shot in his head because of Tobias in Juliet hands). The place is overun with many Nucmons, and something so dangerous who rivals Legendary pokemon. There is a chance Arial or his pokemons may die in that place. But this is something Arial want to avoid as much possible. Arial hold a hand on her face for a few minutes when he finally spoke once again.

"Yeah...I must confess too Riza...I am afraid too. Even back in Tandor, I never face such dangerous mission as this one: To go a place with Nuclear Pokemon. And with something powerfull enough to rival a Legendary Pokemon...even if I a madman, even I know how much dangerous it is." Then he open a weak smile. "But I guess such is the fate and burden of a Rocket. A villain and criminal: Your life is always in risk. But..."


Then he a aproach just a little more of Riza, theyre faces very close. "But I cant risk your life Riza. Not without I sure you 100% ready to go. I cant afort you go without proper protection. So please...be careful. And find the last pokemon you need for the mission." Then Arial open a sly smirk. "If you dont have enough motivation, perhaps this will do..."

Then Arial made a unpreditable move: The madman give a kiss on the lips of the bug woman. Not a fake kiss just to enjoy. But a truth love kiss. Even if Arial and Riza meet each other for a brief time, they form some sort of...conection. They both suffer the injustice of the world, and both of them was abbandoned for the humanity. They find comfort with their respective pokemons: Arial with his brothers and sister. Riza with their hive. It doesn't matter if Riza its a bug woman, a freak of nature in the eyes of humans, and Arial its a twisted and mad human. What really matter its the feeling they both share to each other. The madman and the bug woman have their own piece of the world there.

That kiss its not a goodbye, but a brief meeting. 

Finally after some minutes, Arial finally broke the kiss and look on the eyes of the problably shocked Bug Woman. He give her a sly cat smile then talk again. "This was amazing." He blush a little. "I hope I doesnt disapointed you Riza, heh. I a inexperience kisser I afraid."

Riza tenses for a brief moment as you review over just how NASTY Nuclear Pokémon are, but she quickly forces herself to calm down and accept you decision with a slight nod of her head. She doesn't like go off the 'hunt' for another partner and leave you to fend for yourself in the meantime, but she understands and will carry out your orders despite her reservations....

...which were arrested and metaphorically ripped to pieces as you frenched kissed her. The sensation for you was....odd, to say the least, but not so much you couldn't enjoy yourself. The Bug Lady on the other hand.....well, she damn near fainted as she was left shocked, breathless, and slightly woozy from the kiss. After it became clear what you just did and the INTENT behind that make out session.....

…Her whole face was enveloped in a that strange luminescent blush of hers as she let out a string of harried and completely unintelligible chitters, before she turned tail and fled towards the darkness of the alleyways to begin her hunt poste haste. The reasons for this was plain: she was just THAT taken off guard by that act of true love that she felt she really didn't know how else to deal with it but run away, calm down, and approach it later, and.....well, if she hadn't left when she did her instincts and loooooong repressed 'desires' might have fully aroused and compelled her to.....'escalate' things. Not only wasn't she ready for....'escalation' , but now wasn't the time for it either, so she must flee before its too late!!!

…My my, you've managed to succeed so hard with Riza that the results mirror that of your failure with her last night! That's just plain impressive and entertaining, little jester! Looks as if you shall forever have difficulties dealing with the  opposite sex, eh? HeheheheheHA!

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

RE: Item #2.5!

*Rolls*

Nope! Guess you'll have to try again MUCH later!

RE: Item #3 and #4!

You were correct in your assumption, for the sticky drakeness abruptly ceased his.....loving ministrations to swivel her head in your direction with a startled expression. Wait, there was COMPANY witnessing her long awaited reunion with her hunk of a trainer?! No sooner than that mortifying though came to mind that she leaped right off her hunk and curled into herself, now beat red with aghast embarrassment. Oh no, oh dear, she just made a fool out herself AND her Master! Noooooooooooooo………!

It took several minutes longer for Lindworm to cough up and wipe off most of the Gooey slime his Dragosnail before shakily getting himself up, letting off a full body shudder and turning to give you an almost pathetic look of utter relief and thanks. Thank the Dragon Gods he wasn't Solidified by his Sluggoo's…affections THIS time!

"Ha....HA....Ha....Ha.....Ha......You have my more sincere and reverent gratitude for......rescuing me from her. [i]Uggggh[/i]…Why has my Sliggo turn out THIS way. *Sighs* …Now where was I before I was interrupted.....ah yes. Sliggoo, [i]please [/i]listen carefully to me now...."

While your fellow exile cautiously informs the reason why he summoned her, you now have the time to go retrieve Emily from her Room. You also make sure to tell Lindworm to hold off on Evolving his amorous dragoness, to which he hesitantly agreed to while eying her warily, who was just beginning to recover from her embarrassment and look up in interest at her master. ...Several types of interest, as a matter of fact. What is the story behind those two...…

RE: Item #5.5!

"*Blinks in surprise, before rubbing their chin thoughtfully* Hmm....somewhat. Such a experience has been documented among my female human volunteers that had close blood ties with a sibling of theirs, but it was quite a quite rare occurrence. Still, this results mean that phenomena can occur in Male Humans too, so its valuable data none the less! [b]For this contribution, have $1000 Poke[/b]!"

For now, Fluidity refrains from doing so, as she wants to get to know her newest living piece of her collection better before imposing such a thing on them, and takes your warning with easy acceptance. She already knew how dangerous GTH Beedrills were before she meet you, and was certainly going to continue to take great caution and care with them as she bonds/tries to bond with them!

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The frosted spirit easily snatches the Ranc out of the air, frost already began to coat it as he studied the treat for a moment, before nodding his head and popping it right into his mouth! Typically he'd politely refuse to such drastically mind/mood altering berries out of principle alone, for he believed any bond between trainer and Pokémon should be forged naturally, but since he already greatly respect and like the cut of your jib he'd make an exception in this case. That, and the Happier he is, the more Power his Returns are, so his decision had a tangible benefit for him as well! [b]Frosslad's Happiness is MAXED out!

[/b]After finished his delightful treat, he looked at you and evenly stared straight into you eyes and very SOUL......before closing them and offering a formal, respectful, and dignified Japanese style bow to you. Cool, calm, focused, and full of TRUE nobility and honor was what you could best describe the general personality of Frosslad, but beneath it was a faint but ever-present mischievousness/diabolicalness that was present in all Ghost types. Thank the Dragon Gods you don't have to worry about him turning that hidden nature on YOU!

RE: Item #6!

"*Aggravated Sigh while pinching his noise* You try having to scramble to deal with the death of a Rocket Grunt and manage you own duties, and see how YOU like it. I'm still your superior until tomorrow, so cram it until then. *Grumbles*"

Your vitriolic Executive pauses for a moment as you revealed what your day plans were, until he let out a long *Groan* and buried his head into his hands.

"I though Petrel was kidding when he told me that you were going to tackle that radioactive Monster House, but.....dear fucking Arceas, are you out of your mind?! You, I, and everyone else that had even the littlest amount of brain power knows that Nuclear Pokémon are NOT TO BE FUCKED WITH, so why in this god forsaken world are you going trapezing in the place?! Heck, the National Guard have it under lockdown and surveillance , and they take their job as seriously as Team Rocket does, so I don't know how you would even get past them in the first place to do such a STUPID thing in the first place!"

Yeap, he's pretty unimpressed with your life choices right now, mate!

Item #2.5:

Actually, this one is...Reiner talking with Mew next in the privacy of the office space.

But for this one, he needs to also actually see her, not just talk to her with thoughts.

He just stares at her for a moment in silence after she's out of the Great Ball.


(Would it be wrong to say I've been really, really looking forward to typing this scene up?)





When Reiner starts talking, he's definitely pretty sad and more than a little nervous.  "...I'm gonna be honest with ya, Mew.  Lilith chewed me out hard for what happened, and...I think I understand a little of why.  You've been through stuff like this before, and I'm...not a great person for putting you through it all again, even if you're here partially by choice and a good portion of it all has been...unfortunate coincidences.  I do wish that we could just...relax, but the world just won't seem to let us...we both have troubled pasts that keep coming back to haunt us, and old scars that just won't seem to heal no longer how long ago we ended the battles that gave them to us.  And now fresh ones, too..."

And then he reaches into his pocket and pulls out two silver rings.  One pristine and shiny, one warped and blackened by an intense flame.

"...I might not be worthy of calling myself your friend right now, but...if you'll let me, if you still think enough of me to stick around, I'll do whatever I can to make this up to you.  I promise that."

...

"...they were Romeo and Juliets' wedding rings, and I know it's cheap, even incredibly offensive, to use a dead couple's rings, but...I feel they represent what I'd like to achieve here.  You...mean a lot to me, Mew.  To be bluntly honest, not to the point of...well, what these rings really represent, since I don't think I'm ready for...that kind of commitment with anyone yet [and you'd really want your own rings made for that kind], and I know there's still...your own ties to your past, but...these might be close enough to the kind of commitment I want to make...and they're all I really had on such short notice, to be honest...I hope to...one day get us both, but especially you, out of all of this messed up, crazy business if I can.  And maybe one day really be worthy of calling myself your friend."

Reiner offers Romeo's Wedding Ring to Mew.  "For as long as you feel you'll benefit from it, for as long as you don't mind hanging out with me and my problems until we can finally solve both of ours...you can hold on to this pure, undamaged ring.  I'll keep ahold of the burned and warped one, and they can be a reminder of the promise I made for as long as they need to be.  If you...still want to try and make this work, that is...I understand if you're not a big fan of some of the decisions I've made recently and would rather...not because of them, though..."

(Well?  What do you have to say to all of that, Mew?  Were ya expecting Reiner to do anything of this sort any time soon?  *chuckles*)

Items #3 and 4

*knock knock*  "Ya in there, Emily?  It's Reiner.  Wanted to talk with ya real quick about some stuff."

Items #5 and 5.5:

"You have got to be @#$% joking..."

'Mew, ya happen to know anything about this Alice Marigold and Ms. Die for Me?  It sounds so silly at first, and yet I have a very, very bad feeling about this...'

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Reiner bows back.  "Excellent.  I'll be counting on you in the near future, and I'm looking forward to seeing how you perform."

Not much else to say here!  On to Adam!



...once Reiner's in a big enough room for her, that is.

Item #6

"Getting in is easy.  I've got a trick up my sleeve for getting past the National Guard.  And yes, I know this is practically a suicide mission under normal circumstances, but this problem is going to spread to the rest of Celadon fast if it's not contained.  Arial's already encountered one nuclear monstrosity while just wandering around, so who knows how long it will be before more break the quarantine and start spreading the problem even further, even faster.  And being Mew's trainer, I have a certain...obligation to handle this since she can't do so by herself, I guess you could say.  And I'd much rather deal with this now than try to deal with it later when the issue is either causing us problems directly...or forces another Legendary like Rayquaza or something to swoop in, nuke the city indiscriminately, and just be done with the problem entirely.  I've made necessary preparations, have willing allies to back me up, and have a backup plan if things go a little too sour.  Everything should be fine."

"In any case, that's all I think I needed to update you on.  Unless you have other questions?"

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Spoiler

(…)

With Riza:

Arial could understand the words of Riza. Indeed that would be the most dangerous mission ever do in his life. More dangerous than the mission of fighting against Romeo and Juliet with Reiner (with Arial was obliterated and receive a shot in his head because of Tobias in Juliet hands). The place is overun with many Nucmons, and something so dangerous who rivals Legendary pokemon. There is a chance Arial or his pokemons may die in that place. But this is something Arial want to avoid as much possible. Arial hold a hand on her face for a few minutes when he finally spoke once again.

"Yeah...I must confess too Riza...I am afraid too. Even back in Tandor, I never face such dangerous mission as this one: To go a place with Nuclear Pokemon. And with something powerfull enough to rival a Legendary Pokemon...even if I a madman, even I know how much dangerous it is." Then he open a weak smile. "But I guess such is the fate and burden of a Rocket. A villain and criminal: Your life is always in risk. But..."


Then he a aproach just a little more of Riza, theyre faces very close. "But I cant risk your life Riza. Not without I sure you 100% ready to go. I cant afort you go without proper protection. So please...be careful. And find the last pokemon you need for the mission." Then Arial open a sly smirk. "If you dont have enough motivation, perhaps this will do..."

Then Arial made a unpreditable move: The madman give a kiss on the lips of the bug woman. Not a fake kiss just to enjoy. But a truth love kiss. Even if Arial and Riza meet each other for a brief time, they form some sort of...conection. They both suffer the injustice of the world, and both of them was abbandoned for the humanity. They find comfort with their respective pokemons: Arial with his brothers and sister. Riza with their hive. It doesn't matter if Riza its a bug woman, a freak of nature in the eyes of humans, and Arial its a twisted and mad human. What really matter its the feeling they both share to each other. The madman and the bug woman have their own piece of the world there.

That kiss its not a goodbye, but a brief meeting. 

Finally after some minutes, Arial finally broke the kiss and look on the eyes of the problably shocked Bug Woman. He give her a sly cat smile then talk again. "This was amazing." He blush a little. "I hope I doesnt disapointed you Riza, heh. I a inexperience kisser I afraid."

Riza tenses for a brief moment as you review over just how NASTY Nuclear Pokémon are, but she quickly forces herself to calm down and accept you decision with a slight nod of her head. She doesn't like go off the 'hunt' for another partner and leave you to fend for yourself in the meantime, but she understands and will carry out your orders despite her reservations....

...which were arrested and metaphorically ripped to pieces as you frenched kissed her. The sensation for you was....odd, to say the least, but not so much you couldn't enjoy yourself. The Bug Lady on the other hand.....well, she damn near fainted as she was left shocked, breathless, and slightly woozy from the kiss. After it became clear what you just did and the INTENT behind that make out session.....

…Her whole face was enveloped in a that strange luminescent blush of hers as she let out a string of harried and completely unintelligible chitters, before she turned tail and fled towards the darkness of the alleyways to begin her hunt poste haste. The reasons for this was plain: she was just THAT taken off guard by that act of true love that she felt she really didn't know how else to deal with it but run away, calm down, and approach it later, and.....well, if she hadn't left when she did her instincts and loooooong repressed 'desires' might have fully aroused and compelled her to.....'escalate' things. Not only wasn't she ready for....'escalation' , but now wasn't the time for it either, so she must flee before its too late!!!

…My my, you've managed to succeed so hard with Riza that the results mirror that of your failure with her last night! That's just plain impressive and entertaining, little jester! Looks as if you shall forever have difficulties dealing with the  opposite sex, eh? HeheheheheHA!

(Shut up Zuryk.)
Arial was left alone in that alley when Riza was run away (again). He was there for some several minutes, then he let out a sigh and put his hands in his pockets and he kick some dust. "Well...that clearly confirms my theory: I suck in relantioships. *Sigh* At least she is motivated in find that Metalic Bug I guess..." With a low head he hold the Beedrill pokeball in his hand and look for a second and finally sigh. "I hope she can make it on time..." Say Arial with no one in particular. "You are indeed a crazy person Arial CopyCat Shrondinger. Fall in love with a bug woman." Arial smile a bit. He look for the sky, with enough light. "Well...love is blind I guess. Explain that for my pokemon gonna be hard." Then Arial turned a path to have his meet with Reiner."

Flashback end!

Arial this opportunity since Reiner is mentally talking with Mew, he show to Durendal the Razor Fang. "Heya Durendal. Remember what I say about the Razor Fang? Weeelll Reiner was so awesome he have buy the Razor Fang." Arial show the item. "Thats your reward for all the hard work excelent done my friend. And a token of friendship. You will just need to hold for a while until the evolution trigger (Durendal reaction here)."

[Lord Windos]

(Insert Wall of Text Here!)

(Oh, not at all puppeteer, for I've been waiting in anticipation to see Mew oh so refreshing personality change, heheheheHA!)
At first glance of the pink panther being fully summoned, you could immediately tell the changes due to The Merchant's 'treatment' not affect her mentally, but physically as well. Her fur had seemingly lost its mystifying luster, her eyes were half lidden and a now a dull, darker blue in color, and her whole manner spoke volume of how she 'felt' now: Cold, Empty, and Entirely Self Driven. Overall, the difference between Mew before and after 'gain a new outlook on life' was so drastic you would scarcely believe she was your partner if you didn't know otherwise.

For a long time, the sociopathic Mythical being just stared at you, her gaze chillingly analytical as her mind proceed everything you said in such a way you would only scarcely comprehend. Then, she gave you a curt nod of her head, and spoke to you at last in that new, discomforting tone of hers....

'Yes, you are correct, in both the figurative and literal sense.'

Her words where cold and blunt, her expression not shifting once as she continued to.....talk at you.

"Were it not for my inability to feel almost anything, I would be most upset and incensed with your choice to have Lilith 'fix me', Reiner. As it stands, I currently only have mild contempt for your decision and my current self, and the rest a vast emptiness that consumes me.'

Then, Mew closed her eyes, her next few lines heavy with thought.

'However, given my prior state of total traumatization and the other methods of which to treat it, I have come to conclude the choice to turn me into a near sociopathic being was the best solution available to you. Therefore, while I feel contemptuous about, I ultimately approve of your choice. You are...…forgiven, Reiner. All that remains is for us to deal with the consequence in the most optimal manner as possible. Having little in the way of emotions or empathy prevent me from suffering my past, so that is a positive thing at the very least.'

Their way she said 'forgiven' was empty and robotic, as she could not put genuine emotion into the world. Still, they offered it, if only for curtesy's shake and an attempt at trying to save your feelings, no matter how pointless/empty they feel it was.

When you brought out the Wedding Bands and presented one to the apathetic feline, she actually startled for a brief moment, her eyes widening only slightly and going stiff as a rod. As you explained your gesture, Mew slowly relaxed back into what would be her default state of apathy/looking dead eyes, though you could tell by the way her eyes twitched that she was 'furiously' contemplating everything you said. After all that was said, she was dead silent for ages, her gaze on the unblemished ring unwavering the whole time.

'....It has been countless thousands of years since I was last proposed to in such a manner.'

This was spoke suddenly and seemingly to herself, her tone reminiscent and almost....nostalgic, in a way. She then turned her gaze towards you, and you felt yourself involuntarily stiffen at the fathomless age that filled the mythical being's eyes.

'In many ways, you remind me of him, Reiner.'

...

...

...

'...I accept. As I said, I have....forgiven you, and despite what has happened, I still hold our bond in deep interest and approval. That, and in my current state, it would be unwise for me to be without a partner to attempt to moderate me, and that the fact that together we can handle more of the type of problems we've handled as of late. While their are other possible 'friends' and allies of mine that could do these jobs, I think of no better partner for me at the moment but you. I mean that logically and factually, but you can take the statement however you wish.'

With that solemnly said, Mew telekinetically gripped the ring, and with small *Flash!* it appeared on her right paw, slightly enlarged to fit her while the Expert Belt she worn was removed and fluttered to the ground. For now, nothing more happened, but you now had a strange sensation of.....faint closeness and expectation as you started at the warped wedding band in you hand, but not on your finger.......

(....I am rather intrigued by it all, truth be told. However, I do not feel any different than before, so it appears you were mistaken. A 'shame', but not beyond my expectations.)

RERE: Items #3 and 4!

You heard what sounded to be an excited *Gasp!* coming from the other side of the door, before you heard a *thump* and pitter patter of tiny footsteps rapidly approach, until the door swung open and your legs where suddenly tackle-hug by the little miss!

"Mister, your back! I though you were going to be gone all day again, but I'm sooo glad I was wrong! Mmm...Did something happen, and that is why you had to come back early?"

She looked at you as she spoke, looking chipper and excited one moment, and worried/concerned the next. Hmm....seems the smol artist has become either paranoid or remarkably astute as of late....wonder why.

RERE: Items #5 and 5.5!

The pink panther didn't 'vocally' react to your question at first, but you instantly received a SHARP and DRASTIC feeling of Surprise from her, followed swiftly by Alarm, Contempt, and D A N G E R. When she did 'speak' , her 'voice' was riff with tension and....apprehension.

'....Yes, I do. She....is extremely dangerous, to put it simply. All my fellow Legendaries and Mythics know who she is, and almost all of them fear her so much they avoid her mere mention. Even unemotional as I am, I find her to be.....intimidating. Hearing that she is after us....its an unpleasant surprise. For me, and likely for you too. I mean no hyperbolie when I say this: you should prepare for the worst, and expect to die when she finds us all.'

Wow.

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Frosslad gives you an small, almost bemused smile as he nodded his head, before being recalled. His old master was certainly an interesting character in their own right, but this man....well, they feel they are on a whole other level entirely. These will be...exciting times for him, and that just pleases him to no end.

Later, you manage to find an extra large private room in the Center used for large meetings, and as a precaution you pushed all the tables and chairs to the back of the room so their was even MORE space just to be on the safe side. Then, you withdraw her spiffy looking Pokeball and summon the barbed ironweed.....and were forced to scramble a bit backwards as Adam's form quickly expanded in the blazing white light. By the time she was fully materialized, she had filled most of the room (Save a small potion of the back, where you were currently standing), to the point she when she stretched her mini cleats out and rose herself off the ground she loomed over you like some bio metallic colossus. She manage to even accidently and partially block the doorway!

What's more, her appearance was markedly different from a normal Ferrothorn, with the plant/visibly organic sections of her body being a dark, rich evergreen in coloration, while all the metal platting covering her was gun steel gray. Combined with her immense size, it made the already intimidating Overgrown Pokémon positively dread inducing.

Erika was right: Adamantine was huge. Huge AND menacing.

She slowly blinked a few times as she got her bearings, before spotting you and leaning forward to get a better look at her new trainer. This, of course, left you with even less space to move around as she pressed in close, looking/feeling calm as to be as she quietly studied you. Feeling a wee bit cramped now...

RERE: Item #6!

".....This is perhaps that most IDIOTIC thing you have EVER DONE, now and FOREVER, but......*Sighs* god damn Reiner. Why can't you just DO the missions given to you without overcomplicating things for EVERYONE involved, graaaaaaaaaaah! *Huff Huff Hufff* ....Your lucky I nor Proton has told the Boss about this, or your ass would be in the Fire faster than you can 'say Oh no' for putting yourself up to such a unbelievably horrible task. If I know you, though, there's no convincing you to reconsider this, no even if I order you otherwise, is there? *Stares at you for a moment, before looking away and sighing* Yeah, not happening.... *Mumble* Stubborn, stupid bastard *Mumbles* *Sighs even more heavily while rubbing his head* Just....just please come back in one piece, so that I don't have to explain to the Boss what happened to his new Executive while he was prancing around in red hot territory. 'Course, if he DOES find out about this unauthorized op of yours and you DO come back alive.....well, its your neck on the chopping block, not mine. Understand?"

...

"*Looks back up at you grumpily* .....Yeah. You never got back to me about that situation with Archie....I think. Anyways....did you take care of it, or do I have to play janitor to yet another of your fricken messes?"

[Dragonstrike]

(Ah, but that's only because Reiner hasn't done his part yet, Mew. )

(I think we were looking forward to this for different reasons, though.  So sorry if that's a disappointment for you!  Now then, on to the main mechanical reason Reiner's doing all of this!~)

Reiner closes his eyes and nods.

...and then he slips the warped ring onto his finger as best as he can.  And that should increase Mew's Happiness and Loyalty by 1 (ignoring any existing caps on the stats) so long as they both hold their respective rings.  And also Reiner's towards Mew, technically speaking, even though there's no numbers on the actual character sheet to depict that.

(And there ya go, Mew.  Surprise!  A little something to make the next few months easier on both of you.  Say what you will about Romeo and Juliet, but when their devotion to each other was strong enough to transfer even just a fraction of it to these seemingly simple wedding bands...)

...of course, wearing such a distorted ring for long periods of time would not only look telling, but would also be uncomfortable.  Good thing Windos said Reiner doesn't have to keep the ring on his finger in my discussions with him.  Reiner slips Juliet's Wedding Ring back into his pocket once it's clear he can't keep wearing it on his finger for long periods of time.

"...it's done then.  Thank you for continuing to give me a chance, Mew, even though I've screwed up in absolutely massive ways lately."

He leans down and picks up the Expert Belt.  "Probably going to be incredibly handy for what's to come no matter who's using it..."

And then he looks at Mew.  "Well, before we do much else in the way of the NRF, there's one more thing we need to have in place: how long would it take you to convert a Z-Crystal (Fightinium specifically in this case) into a Mewnium Z?  If it takes more than a few seconds, we should probably create one now so we don't have to worry about it later if we do need to level the NRF entirely.  I don't mind carrying an 'armed nuke' around when we can only use it if we both agree that it's necessary."

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"Hehe...good to see you too, Emily.  No, nothing happened in particular.  I need to head back out again soon, though.  Stopped by to make a few preparations since I need to visit a rather...dangerous location, unfortunately.  Gonna take awhile to deal with that little issue to try and prevent something from happening in the first placr, but it needs to be done...*sigh*...can't just catch a break, really...but I have a little time, at least, so that's good.  Not much, but maybe enough for now."

He looks Emily in the eyes.

"I'm sorry for leaving ya out to dry lately.  Been difficult to adjust to things being a little more relaxed for your end of things, what with how busy I've been recently.  Ya doing at least a little better, though?"

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And if I may elaborate a little, Reiner, that particular Cursed Arm...it kills anything it shoots instantly.  The price for using it is steep, but when someone is willing to pay that cost in spades...it's not pretty.  Be extra, extra careful around that one.

(And yes, Mew, Reiner and I can communicate via his thoughts now.  Where the 4th Wall is located in this story is getting...vague, to say the least.)

@$#%!  Now I really don't like the sound of this...

Reiner pinches his nose (much like what Proton is doing later!).  "...would have been nice to know about that a little earlier, Arial...that's quite possibly the most dangerous Cursed Arm user of them all...you're delving deep into the territory of people and things that nobody even wants to mention lest they attract the wrong attention..."

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"...mind backing up just a liiitle bit there, Adamantine?  Don't exactly want to be pricked by one of those large barbs of yours by accident, so a little more space would be very much appreciated.  Name's Reiner, by the way.  Gonna be needin' your help dealing with somethin' soon.  Something you should be very well suited for."

Aside from the immediate worry of how little space there is, everything's fine.

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"Glad to see we have an understanding, then.  I wish things would stay simple too, to be honest, but things just keep coming up at the worst times."  He shrugs.  "No plans involving getting torn to pieces, I can assure you of that."

...

"The Archie situation is handled.  No problems remain relating to his activities."

(None that Team Rocket needs to immediately worry about, if at all, anyways.)

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

(Shut up Zuryk.)

(...)

Flashback end!

Arial this opportunity since Reiner is mentally talking with Mew, he show to Durendal the Razor Fang. "Heya Durendal. Remember what I say about the Razor Fang? Weeelll Reiner was so awesome he have buy the Razor Fang." Arial show the item. "Thats your reward for all the hard work excelent done my friend. And a token of friendship. You will just need to hold for a while until the evolution trigger (Durendal reaction here)."

(Hehehehe....I only jest, so don't raise you hackles at me Spiritmon. Surely you can understand I was only trying to do my part in being comedic!)

The scorpiobat is ecstatic about the Razor Fang, grinning/jumping up and down in joy as they *Clanked!* their pincers together at Evo Item! They obviously want to get their mits on it, and soon, so....!

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

(Ah, but that's only because Reiner hasn't done his part yet, Mew. )

(I think we were looking forward to this for different reasons, though.  So sorry if that's a disappointment for you!  Now then, on to the main mechanical reason Reiner's doing all of this!~)

Reiner closes his eyes and nods.

...and then he slips the warped ring onto his finger as best as he can.  And that should increase Mew's Happiness and Loyalty by 1 (ignoring any existing caps on the stats) so long as they both hold their respective rings.  And also Reiner's towards Mew, technically speaking, even though there's no numbers on the actual character sheet to depict that.

(And there ya go, Mew.  Surprise!  A little something to make the next few months easier on both of you.  Say what you will about Romeo and Juliet, but when their devotion to each other was strong enough to transfer even just a fraction of it to these seemingly simple wedding bands...)

...of course, wearing such a distorted ring for long periods of time would not only look telling, but would also be uncomfortable.  Good thing Windos said Reiner doesn't have to keep the ring on his finger in my discussions with him.  Reiner slips Juliet's Wedding Ring back into his pocket once it's clear he can't keep wearing it on his finger for long periods of time.

"...it's done then.  Thank you for continuing to give me a chance, Mew, even though I've screwed up in absolutely massive ways lately."

He leans down and picks up the Expert Belt.  "Probably going to be incredibly handy for what's to come no matter who's using it..."

And then he looks at Mew.  "Well, before we do much else in the way of the NRF, there's one more thing we need to have in place: how long would it take you to convert a Z-Crystal (Fightinium specifically in this case) into a Mewnium Z?  If it takes more than a few seconds, we should probably create one now so we don't have to worry about it later if we do need to level the NRF entirely.  I don't mind carrying an 'armed nuke' around when we can only use it if we both agree that it's necessary."

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"Hehe...good to see you too, Emily.  No, nothing happened in particular.  I need to head back out again soon, though.  Stopped by to make a few preparations since I need to visit a rather...dangerous location, unfortunately.  Gonna take awhile to deal with that little issue to try and prevent something from happening in the first placr, but it needs to be done...*sigh*...can't just catch a break, really...but I have a little time, at least, so that's good.  Not much, but maybe enough for now."

He looks Emily in the eyes.

"I'm sorry for leaving ya out to dry lately.  Been difficult to adjust to things being a little more relaxed for your end of things, what with how busy I've been recently.  Ya doing at least a little better, though?"

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And if I may elaborate a little, Reiner, that particular Cursed Arm...it kills anything it shoots instantly.  The price for using it is steep, but when someone is willing to pay that cost in spades...it's not pretty.  Be extra, extra careful around that one.

(And yes, Mew, Reiner and I can communicate via his thoughts now.  Where the 4th Wall is located in this story is getting...vague, to say the least.)

@$#%!  Now I really don't like the sound of this...

Reiner pinches his nose (much like what Proton is doing later!).  "...would have been nice to know about that a little earlier, Arial...that's quite possibly the most dangerous Cursed Arm user of them all...you're delving deep into the territory of people and things that nobody even wants to mention lest they attract the wrong attention..."

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"...mind backing up just a liiitle bit there, Adamantine?  Don't exactly want to be pricked by one of those large barbs of yours by accident, so a little more space would be very much appreciated.  Name's Reiner, by the way.  Gonna be needin' your help dealing with somethin' soon.  Something you should be very well suited for."

Aside from the immediate worry of how little space there is, everything's fine.

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"Glad to see we have an understanding, then.  I wish things would stay simple too, to be honest, but things just keep coming up at the worst times."  He shrugs.  "No plans involving getting torn to pieces, I can assure you of that."

...

"The Archie situation is handled.  No problems remain relating to his activities."

(None that Team Rocket needs to immediately worry about, if at all, anyways.)

Spoiler

(Shut up Zuryk.)

(...)

Flashback end!

Arial this opportunity since Reiner is mentally talking with Mew, he show to Durendal the Razor Fang. "Heya Durendal. Remember what I say about the Razor Fang? Weeelll Reiner was so awesome he have buy the Razor Fang." Arial show the item. "Thats your reward for all the hard work excelent done my friend. And a token of friendship. You will just need to hold for a while until the evolution trigger (Durendal reaction here)."

(Hehehehe....I only jest, so don't raise you hackles at me Spiritmon. Surely you can understand I was only trying to do my part in being comedic!)

The scorpiobat is ecstatic about the Razor Fang, grinning/jumping up and down in joy as they *Clanked!* their pincers together at Evo Item! They obviously want to get their mits on it, and soon, so....!

"Dont blame me. I was in shock after such vision okay? I could only remember the vision of my dream only now. Be face to face with a Cursed Arm User in visions its not something easy." When Reiner tell that Alice girl is dangerous Arial make a poker face. "And there is any Cursed Arm User who is not dangerous? What did Mew tell about the Cursed Arm User and the Cursed Arm abilities? It would be good to know what we gonna face since I a target too. Oh and that Alice girl somehow reconize Tobias and Juliet. You think she is conect somehow to Romeo and Juliet?"

Arial also makes some important purchase to prepare themselfs against any kind of dangers! Since Arial already have some good equipament against rads, he buy important medic items: 2 more Super Potions, 2 Antidote (in case they get Poison), 2 Burn Heal, 1 Heal Paralysis, 2 Full Heal, 1 Max Repel (Since they might need avoid the most dangerous and powerfull pokemon possible). Thats 4400 in total. And Arial have 4780. I have left 380. I will buy a simple Potion using 200 Pokedollar. I have 180. Thanks godness I have take the Amulet Coin from Carracosta before anything.