[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

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Jerry Sensen:

"I earned me Keystone by setting up a powerful scouting system of Bugs throughout Creshire. It's still in place to this day, helping the police, the League, you name it. Only problem is, Deoxys keeps takin' me bugs."

Moves he can teach any Pokemon, regardless of moveset:
-Leech Life $1050
-Fury Cutter $3500
-Ragepowder $1500

He can teach moves on your Pokemon's movelist for $75 * the number of experience points it takes to learn the move. Bug type moves only. For moves with a cost of ?, I will look at the typical level that move is learned to determine the cost.

"Yeah, I could see why Deoxys would be causing ya problems.  We'll do our best to fix that issue, though.  You can count on it.  Concerning that, though...how much experience do you have with tutoring Vespiquen?  Think you can manage helping mine master her Orders?  She's been a lot more concerned with determining how she wishes to rule than with actual combat experience, to be honest.  She evolved once she figured that out once and for all, though, and I couldn't be prouder of her."  I bet Jerry hasn't had many opportunities like this one!

Let's see...

Princess
Defend Order: 17 * 75 = $1275
Heal Order: 29 * 75 = $2175
Attack Order: 45 * 75 = $3375
Fury Cutter: 5 * 75 = $375 (it's cheap, so why not?)

In addition, let's also teach Zippy some moves!  He deserves it after putting in so much hard work!

Zippy
Bug Buzz: 29 * 75 = $2175
Fury Cutter: $3500

And let's also teach Gallade, Ray, Porygon-Z, Anorith, and Starmie some moves as well!

Gallade
Fury Cutter: 17 * 75 = $1275

Porygon-Z
Signal Beam: 29 * 75 = $2175

Anorith
Fury Cutter: 37 * 75 = $2775
X-Scissor: 61 * 75 = $4575

Starmie
? Signal Beam: 19 * 75 = $1425

Ray
Signal Beam: 25 * 75 = $1875
Tail Glow: 55 * 75 = $4125

And just for the heck of it, let's also teach Sentry how to use Rage Powder.   That's a perfect move for a tank with protective instincts.

Sentry
Rage Powder: $1500

Total: $32,600

After selling the rest of his share if the ship loot and all of those gold nuggets he'd gotten in the Skull Ruins, that'll leave Nathan with $16,553 to spend on supplies.

- 4 Max Potions ($10,000)
- 2 Ultra Balls ($2400)
- 1 Great Ball ($600)
- 2 Revives ($3000)

And that'll leave Nathan with a grand total of...$553.  Not much ise in holding on to a large amount of money right now since it could be put to use increasing the odds that they'll survive this encounter.

In addition, Nathan will also present the Acrobatics TM to Princess with a little flourish and a bow (as if was approved when an Acrobatics TM first showed up earlier in the game).  "Consider it a coronation gift.  I'm certain you'll be able to put that move to good use."

[Dragonstrike]

Marco flies back down after a bit, his face perfectly dry.

"I'm off to see your mother. You can spend the night at the farmhouse, right? Gallade can get you there?" He hands back the Pokedex.

Eh, it's not a mystery to worry about right now.

Nathan has to think about whether he's going to go spend yhe night in Trillium.  On one hand, it would be nice to finally have that family reunion...

...on the other, Cress City might need help tonight.  There'll be more Deoxys Clones.  But is he in any shape to fight?

...and his mom doesn't yet know about the Artifacts...should he take the time to go home and tell her?

Well...it's a tough choice, but...

He believes Cress is in good hands, and he needs to save his energy for the big fight tomorrow.

"...yeah, I'll spend the night in Trillium if we're all going to get some proper rest before the final confrontation.  I think we both have some explaining to do to mom.  She deserves to know the truth.  And I think it's about time we told her all of it.  Together."

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Before Nathan goes anywhere, though, he needs to talk to Terra.

"...I have a bad feeling about this Terra.  We have evidence that Deoxys can indeed brainwash those who look directly at it...we need your help, so I can't say you shouldn't come, but...please be extra careful."

"On a different note...Mr. Morgusi gave you a Latios card, right?  Maybe you should try using it and asking for their help with this.  The more Legendaries we can get, the better.  Plus, if they're looking for Latias...well, there's a good chance she'll be there, too.  And I know for a fact that she and Hayes have been trying to find Latios for a long, long time."

[Lord Windos]

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Before Nathan goes anywhere, though, he needs to talk to Terra.

"...I have a bad feeling about this Terra.  We have evidence that Deoxys can indeed brainwash those who look directly at it...we need your help, so I can't say you shouldn't come, but...please be extra careful."

"On a different note...Mr. Morgusi gave you a Latios card, right?  Maybe you should try using it and asking for their help with this.  The more Legendaries we can get, the better.  Plus, if they're looking for Latias...well, there's a good chance she'll be there, too.  And I know for a fact that she and Hayes have been trying to find Latios for a long, long time."

(I'll presume my chara is just loitering around the Center's Lobby and told everyone he'd be there until further notice [After he finished his prep], and that this meeting takes place there)

The mountain of a man was silent as his best friend brought that unfortunate fact up again, before adverting his gaze from them and slowly nodded his head, a grim frown painted across his features. Not much he could say to them, that wouldn't come off as hopelessly optimistic or discouraging. He'd do his best to resist THEIR influence in their the coming confrontation, and that was all he really could do....

Nathan's second point of topic, however, managed to dispel some of the gloom surrounding him and catch his interest as he looked back to them and listened carefully. He took about a minute thinking about it, stroking his chin beard all the while, and in the end he gave them a firm nod.

"I can try. *Frowns* ....Didn't want to, before. Not....want to impose on Latios, ask it for boons I have not earned. *Expression Smooths Out* But.....if you think it's a good idea, I will try...."

At he trails off, Terra pauses, a small frown twisting on his face as thought about something, before he let out a small *sigh* and continued, this time in a quiet, confessing tone.

"That...and I want to reunite them too. Latios, and Latias. Always was my plan to do that, after hearing about Hayes and her quest. *Shakes Head* Eon Dragons....they should never have been parted. If I can help them come back together, after so long apart......then I must."

With that said, the sagely monk would wait long enough to hear the brilliant historian's response, before excusing himself to a private room in the Center to commune with his Latios Card, doing exactly as he recalled Shiva/Nathan did to 'activate' the card, saying this as he did so: "Latios, if you can hear me, I request an audience with you...."

[Dragonstrike]

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Nathan's second point of topic, however, managed to dispel some of the gloom surrounding him and catch his interest as he looked back to them and listened carefully. He took about a minute thinking about it, stroking his chin beard all the while, and in the end he gave them a firm nod.

"I can try. *Frowns* ....Didn't want to, before. Not....want to impose on Latios, ask it for boons I have not earned. *Expression Smooths Out* But.....if you think it's a good idea, I will try...."

At he trails off, Terra pauses, a small frown twisting on his face as thought about something, before he let out a small *sigh* and continued, this time in a quiet, confessing tone.

"That...and I want to reunite them too. Latios, and Latias. Always was my plan to do that, after hearing about Hayes and her quest. *Shakes Head* Eon Dragons....they should never have been parted. If I can help them come back together, after so long apart......then I must."

"Honestly, maybe it'd be best to think of it more as a plea instead of a boon.  The whole region is at stake, Legendaries included, after all.  That'll probably be a key argument, particularly if Latios might be concerned about Latias.  One more thing to note about the cards, though: watch the background carefully.  If should shift and become clear, showing you exactly where the pictured pokemon is.  Make sure you don't jump in unless you're confident that area is safe."

Nathan can't help but smile at Terra's last statement.  "Just keep their desires in mind, whatever they may be, and I think you'll be just fine.  Alright?"

[Lord Windos]

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"Honestly, maybe it'd be best to think of it more as a plea instead of a boon.  The whole region is at stake, Legendaries included, after all.  That'll probably be a key argument, particularly if Latios might be concerned about Latias.  One more thing to note about the cards, though: watch the background carefully.  If should shift and become clear, showing you exactly where the pictured pokemon is.  Make sure you don't jump in unless you're confident that area is safe."

Nathan can't help but smile at Terra's last statement.  "Just keep their desires in mind, whatever they may be, and I think you'll be just fine.  Alright?"

"....Hm.....*Nods* Good idea. Will......use it to try and.....persuade him? Is that the right word? *Shakes Head* Never mind. Take all care with......meeting with Latios, so do not worry. .....Or hope you will not have to."

And so to does he return it, letting out the smallest chuckle as he did.

"Understood. Thank you, Nathan. For this.....and always thinking of me, and being my friend. My best friend. Would not be who I am now, without you.  You've done by me greatly.....and with many others. Never forgot that, never deny it."

He makes to stand up and go off to commune with his Latios Card, but not before doing this: he reaches into his pocket, and hands his best friend a rolled up piece of thick paper.

"Just hope.....I have been good to and for you too. Then, now...and future."

Terra leaves before they could say anything to him back.

The paper, when unfurled just a little show that....

...
...
...It was a Will. 

His Will.

Terra's Will.

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[Dragonstrike]

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"....Hm.....*Nods* Good idea. Will......use it to try and.....persuade him? Is that the right word? *Shakes Head* Never mind. Take all care with......meeting with Latios, so do not worry. .....Or hope you will not have to."

And so to does he return it, letting out the smallest chuckle as he did.

"Understood. Thank you, Nathan. For this.....and always thinking of me, and being my friend. My best friend. Would not be who I am now, without you.  You've done by me greatly.....and with many others. Never forgot that, never deny it."

He makes to stand up and go off to commune with his Latios Card, but not before doing this: he reaches into his pocket, and hands his best friend a rolled up piece of thick paper.

"Just hope.....I have been good to and for you too. Then, now...and future."

Terra leaves before they could say anything to him back.

The paper, when unfurled just a little show that....

...
...
...It was a Will. 

His Will.

Terra's Will.

...

...

...

...

...Nathan rolls it back up and puts it away after he's processed just what he's looking at.

Wills aren't supposed to be read until their author is...

...

...you also don't usually write them unless...

...

...best not think about it right now.

All he can do is his best to ensure that this paper won't need to be read.

[Iron]

A powered up Order move is a Spread move, easily affecting six targets. Yep, even a heal! Furthermore, Vespiquen gains the Swarm ability, so if their commander is in pain it can be even stronger. (Doesn't affect Heal Order though, that'd be OP)

Jerry is just as thrilled to work with a benevolent Vespiqueen as a living weapon Genesect, showing he's more interested in the weird adaptations of Bug types than amassing superweapons.

[Iron]

Any Egg-Group. This would be a custom breeding project they would undertake for you with all their University resources.

They wouldn't be able to get you most Tandorian or Alolan pokemon, because they don't have enough breeding stock of those rare species. Could get the world's greatest Cubbug or Birbie though.

Chest Crustle will still in Heart hands until he find something else to do with the odd bug Pokemon. Hitmontop and Exeggcute will be traded away for Drain Punch and Blackglasses. Before will accept trade away Marowak and Gligar, but could Heart trade those two without giving away the Razor Claw? Because if not, I will buy another Houndoom Fang to make up to the trade of such item. Is Quetzal capable of learn Air Cutter? He is capable learn Sky Drop, Bounce, Gravity and Memento. If not possible, I will grab Heat Wave instead. Such move can be used on Larvesta when she become Volcarona to save 60 XP. Or even Xatu since it is a ??? move of his.

Heart also make a request for the Pokemon universivity if it is possible for them to have a Beldum subject with a certain selectcion of moves.

You'll need to buy a Houndoom Fang, and grab Heat Wave instead of Air Cutter.
The University can approve your Beldum trade as specified in the other thread!

[Iron]

Been waiting for this a long time.


As you focus on the Latios card, your hands grow damp with sweat. Hm, wait, no, that's the card, actually dripping water!
The background becomes clear... sort of. It's still kind of a blur, albeit a realistic one. You see Latios desperately flying through the air along a series of very narrow sea caverns. With every banking turn, a great spray of water comes up and drenches Latios and threatens to slam him into the rough ceiling. The only light comes from the glowing sigil on its chest. Latios looks like it has been flying nonstop for ages. Its scales have sloughed off in places, and there are many half-healed scars from striking narrow turns in the endless undersea labyrinth. He's only got about five feet from water's surface to the bottom of the ceiling, and the walls often close in on him, requiring maneuvers no one else could pull off.

[Lord Windos]

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Been waiting for this a long time.


As you focus on the Latios card, your hands grow damp with sweat. Hm, wait, no, that's the card, actually dripping water!
The background becomes clear... sort of. It's still kind of a blur, albeit a realistic one. You see Latios desperately flying through the air along a series of very narrow sea caverns. With every banking turn, a great spray of water comes up and drenches Latios and threatens to slam him into the rough ceiling. The only light comes from the glowing sigil on its chest. Latios looks like it has been flying nonstop for ages. Its scales have sloughed off in places, and there are many half-healed scars from striking narrow turns in the endless undersea labyrinth. He's only got about five feet from water's surface to the bottom of the ceiling, and the walls often close in on him, requiring maneuvers no one else could pull off.

(I can see why....)

Well, Terra's certainly caught off guard by the frantic sight of the Eon Dragon seemingly trapped and assaulted(?) in an underwater cave labyrinth, and is left stunned, increadulous, and worried about the sight. Then, his natural stoicism and stern/serious disposition kicks right back in, and when faced with the dire scene before him and recalling what he knew how Keni's Cards worked, the sagely monk did the simplest he could.

"Latios! Latios! Come here! Come through opening!"

.....He called out to them, and beseeches them to come through the portal generated/manifested by the Card.

(Correct me if I am wrong, but the Cards are two way portals, right Iron? And visible to beings other than the card user?)