[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

"*Chuckles* I say Ditto to all that, my friend! It'd be a Fainting shame if it were otherwise, ha ha ha! (...) *Smiles* Indeed you are, and I'm eStatic to see your sense of humor hasn't gone unRock Polished!"

What a punderful reunion!

(...)

"*Wanly Smiles* ....Yes, I have, and I don't begrudge you for keeping such sordid information concealed from me. After all, we all have things in our past we so rarely wish to divulge, and I'm more understanding of most about such reticense. Come from being an experience sociologist, I suppose."

Among other experiences....

The reveal of the Moltres Egg catch Ven completely off guard, his Sunny Day and Charming demeanor broken as he gasps and looks very taken aback.

"By Reshirm's divine white radiance....!"

His expression then shift to something half-way between excitement and awe as one of his hands reaches to touch the Legend's Incubator, before a flash of trepidation crosses him and he pulls back, looking apologetic and a bit bashful.

"Sorry about that....uncothness, Heart. I should know better by now to succumb to such Legendary Allure, but I suppose we can't always manage such unflappability...."

He doesn't have anything to say about the rare collector's reasoning to 'trust' Cosh and continue his path towards great Earthpower (Though his expression turns almost painfully neutral), but he does solemnly and respectfully nods when they declare their intent to use such supernatural power to restore the humanity of those Kadabra, and by doing so redeeming their Clan's legacy and begin anew. Such aspirations is easy to get behind for the eccentric researcher, even if they're fueled by magics best left out of the hands of man and forever forgotten. 

That moment of camaraderie wouldn't last, however, as the sudden manifestation of Fire on Heart's part causes Ven to sharply recoil away from it and them, staring at both man and magical Fire and appearing extremely unnerved, tense, agitated, and even somewhat fearful, until he managed to regain a degree of control back and deign a very reserved response.

".......Heart.....please cease your......conjuration of fire, and don't ever do it front of me again without due warning. You should by now know my......disdain towards the arcane, supernatural, and magical, and while I have been trying to temper myself towards those things for everyone's shake, such......unexpected displays do little good for me or the progress I've made. I apologize for being so rude about this, but....I'm not ready to handle that aspect of you."

Saying such, Ven doesn't have much more to say to the pun lover (or anything else to say to him at all right now), hastily regaining his composure to give his farewell to them before Teleporting away ASAP.  Oh dear......looks like time and effort hasn't fixed the oddball scientist issues just yet....

As for Terra, he doesn't have much to say either, but for very different reasons, as his happy and proud nod back to Heart speaks for itself and more. Why waste words, when a simple gesture is enough?

*Flashback End*

[Iron]

Bibarel just knows all the HMs it can learn, and of course Unown just know Hidden Power. As Dragonstrike asked earlier, the HMs known by Bibarel are the corebook versions, not the legendary versions.


Tarns are clean mountain lakes formed by snowfall.
Chorizo smiles. "Pokemon elements are an example of the different ways Earthpower can manifest. And so are the shapes of the earth, and the lifeforce or existence of a Pokemon itself. To be considered a force, it must have the ability to change itself or others. I think all of the above can do so."

"Peace is an amazing use of Earthpower. One that some of my students have not been interested in. I say this not as a judge of what is moral and what is not, but simply to remind you that peace is a tool that can open many doors."
"Protection can be a means to an end, but it can also be a goal in and of itself. Earthpower flowed forth from all corners of the world and manifested as Pokemon, for the sole purpose of protecting Nature. Some say humans should follow their example. Objectively, Earthpower is stronger when used to protect Nature, but of course that is not the only way to use it."
"The human mind is a very interesting use of Earthpower. Though we're one of the only species of being to speak and reason and invent, we're not Pokemon and we are not a direct manifestation of Earthpower. The language we most speak is the same language Pokemon understand, the language of telepathy, the language of Unown, the language of Slowking."
"Your next task is indeed one of survival. We go to the desert around Charring Cross. You may keep your Pokemon and medical supplies, but the only tool you are permitted is a knife. Your goal is to have enough food, water, and shelter to last a week. We'll see whether you need to spend the whole week out there or not, but the test is to be prepared to do so. Do you understand?"

"The nights are cold and the days are hot, and there are lots of hungry Pokemon there."

"As for the answer to my puzzle! Hehe. There was no right answer. Though I suppose you could say there are infinite wrong answers. Machines are not Earthpower, though their components may be. Emotions are not truly Earthpower, but they're a result of Earthpower and a way to access Earthpower for some. For me, I prefer... neutrality. The Void of space is not earthpower. The sun is, despite being made of fire and not of earth. I think you understood the lesson quite well. On to the next lesson."

[Iron]

Keni: "I'm just not very good at drafting cards for practical purposes. That's just not how art works. Perhaps, as a Contest performer, you understand that in some way."


Using Sari is a fantastic idea for a Kimono Girls contest. She's the ultimate trophy Pokemon. The only downside is that she's a little slow, but you manage to find dance styles that fit with her speed. The crowd for Sari is far bigger than that for Milotic, and that's saying something.
+1/+1 Happiness/Loyalty.


Jerry: "I can use that Mega Stone in research, so I would love to have it back, friend. Heracross, help set the cornerstones. Ledian, you gals are on transport duty. Kricketune, you'll be mixing the concrete. Crustle, provide him with gravel and sand, please. Golisopod, water." Your other hires also have the tools to get this lab in operation ASAP. Though the fine amenities will take longer, you'll have a basic structure by tomorrow thanks to how fast these Pokemon can work.

[Iron]

Machamp nods. He can teach any Psychic type move.

Machamp consumes a mountain of food every day, and sends you to acquire more. He needs lots of expensive fruits, nuts, and nectars. If you request enough moves, he'll order a Vitamin.

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Bibarel just knows all the HMs it can learn, and of course Unown just know Hidden Power. As Dragonstrike asked earlier, the HMs known by Bibarel are the corebook versions, not the legendary versions.


Tarns are clean mountain lakes formed by snowfall.
Chorizo smiles. "Pokemon elements are an example of the different ways Earthpower can manifest. And so are the shapes of the earth, and the lifeforce or existence of a Pokemon itself. To be considered a force, it must have the ability to change itself or others. I think all of the above can do so."

"Peace is an amazing use of Earthpower. One that some of my students have not been interested in. I say this not as a judge of what is moral and what is not, but simply to remind you that peace is a tool that can open many doors."
"Protection can be a means to an end, but it can also be a goal in and of itself. Earthpower flowed forth from all corners of the world and manifested as Pokemon, for the sole purpose of protecting Nature. Some say humans should follow their example. Objectively, Earthpower is stronger when used to protect Nature, but of course that is not the only way to use it."
"The human mind is a very interesting use of Earthpower. Though we're one of the only species of being to speak and reason and invent, we're not Pokemon and we are not a direct manifestation of Earthpower.  The language we most speak is the same language Pokemon understand, the language of telepathy, the language of Unown, the language of Slowking."
"Your next task is indeed one of survival. We go to the desert around Charring Cross. You may keep your Pokemon and medical supplies, but the only tool you are permitted is a knife. Your goal is to have enough food, water, and shelter to last a week. We'll see whether you need to spend the whole week out there or not, but the test is to be prepared to do so. Do you understand?"

"The nights are cold and the days are hot, and there are lots of hungry Pokemon there."

"As for the answer to my puzzle! Hehe. There was no right answer. Though I suppose you could say there are infinite wrong answers. Machines are not Earthpower, though their components may be. Emotions are not truly Earthpower, but they're a result of Earthpower and a way to access Earthpower for some. For me, I prefer... neutrality. The Void of space is not earthpower. The sun is, despite being made of fire and not of earth. I think you understood the lesson quite well. On to the next lesson."

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Keni: "I'm just not very good at drafting cards for practical purposes. That's just not how art works. Perhaps, as a Contest performer, you understand that in some way."


Using Sari is a fantastic idea for a Kimono Girls contest. She's the ultimate trophy Pokemon. The only downside is that she's a little slow, but you manage to find dance styles that fit with her speed. The crowd for Sari is far bigger than that for Milotic, and that's saying something.
+1/+1 Happiness/Loyalty.


Jerry: "I can use that Mega Stone in research, so I would love to have it back, friend. Heracross, help set the cornerstones. Ledian, you gals are on transport duty. Kricketune, you'll be mixing the concrete. Crustle, provide him with gravel and sand, please. Golisopod, water." Your other hires also have the tools to get this lab in operation ASAP. Though the fine amenities will take longer, you'll have a basic structure by tomorrow thanks to how fast these Pokemon can work.

That explanation is immediately comprehensible to the mountain of a man, with him looking a bit caught off guard by that before he nodded to the art master. "Ah. I understand. Artists have.....different ways of making their works. Make great art is some ways, but not in all.  Own....unique style. Can try to.....create designs outside of their style, but it is harder for them, or art they make not as good. Both, sometimes. Same way with Contest Performers. Each of us have different Categories we......excel in, and do poorly in others. *Nods* True for their partners too. Have to keep in mind what you and your Pokemon are good at doing and how, and discover right method for each and all of them. *Shakes Head* Fail to Perform best of ability otherwise.

"*Bows* Thank you for helping teach me this, Keni. *Frowns* .....And I'm sorry for forcing you to make art in......ways you not comfortable in. Promise not to again. Sorry sir....."

Since you didn't elaborate on Terra's helping out with Cress' reconstruction, I imagine it just went along swimmingly well, with Angie making a new friend in her fellow Dunseraph as she playfully and Gracefully cleared away the rubble around the city with well placed Iron Tails and strategic uses of Dig, while the sagely monk ended up creating an ultra nutritious and delicious chill that satisfies the worker's appetites and gets them a-working twice as hard!

Nice! Only 1 Loyalty away from her to head his commands in most circumstances and fully respecting him, but for now I imagine she's starting to reconsider her stance on the oversized monkey she deigns to listen to on occasion when the right mood strikes her! I imagine that Terra would instruct her on how to regally waltz around the stage as she conjures forth her queenly powers on whatever Eeveelution that got (un)lucky enough to be her target practice Performance partner!

Terra would make sure to stay after the ceremonial battle to meet with the crowds of people and encourage them to attend future Tea Ceremonies (as well as mentioning he'd participate in future ceremonial battles), sign any autographs that are asked of him (and try to get Sari to do her 'autograph' too if they ask for hers, after explaining the concept to her), and generally present the image of a Tough, stoic, but ultimately friendly and personable man!

Considering that Heart still has Jerry's Mega Stone (because I don't think they ever gave it back to Terra after they were done with it), the steely brawler will hand over his own for the Bug Master to use in his own research until he can get their's back from the pun lover and can Trade for his back. He's principled like that, and unlike most he was not particularly covetous or desiring of the power Mega Evolution, as he and his Pokemon were generally strong enough on their own with or without it not to miss its loss!

If Terra's lab has to be constructed wholesale, he'll leave the general design of it in Jerry's and his most architecturally competent researchers to build it the most optimal, efficient, and right way, as he himself is no architect nor building designer, and make two last trips around Cheshire for the day with Angie (Depositing Genie to rest in the PC and swapping in Tommy the Meowth while in Stair) to Botanville and Tumbleweed. The first because he wants to check in on the SCIENCE! progress with the plant he gave to that researcher waaaaay back and see what in the up and up in the Pokemon research scene, and the later to meet up with the Gym Leader as they requested (he'd texted to the group he was going to do so too, so they have the chance to join him if they want).

Also, now that I think of it, while Terra was in Stair he'd check out how (badly) Almanac's doing there, and see if there's any of their stuff (be it products, research, or business assets/property) is up for grabs for his laboratory or own general use. If it's possible, he'd also go visit Dagney and ask if any of the equipmen/research data in the cliff side Almanac/Scimitar Base Labs is available for acquisition/purchase , as the tech and/or resources they had would do wonders for setting his own base of operations up, doing his best to avoid Ventus (who he knows works there with the Steel Wonder) in the process. A good businessman is always looking for opportunities to expand and grow in the market, and one way of doing so is hoovering up the remains of the competition and put them to good use!

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

(...) to Botanville and Tumbleweed. The first because he wants to check in on the SCIENCE! progress with the plant he gave to that researcher waaaaay back and see what in the up and up in the Pokemon research scene, and the later to meet up with the Gym Leader as they requested (he'd texted to the group he was going to do so too, so they have the chance to join him if they want). (....)

(Oi, if you're putting it that way, yes, Shiva does gladly come along, it's convenient for us and for GM and it's nice to do something with the mountain of a man!~ Will happen after or before Shiva's off to visit Delta Machamp, doesn't really matter.)

And so the natural fae enthusiast hops onto her fine and loyal grassy sauropode to soar into the sky of Chreshire. She has just received said text from Terra on her cell, thought for a moment, and then quickly sent a "Nice that you're sharing, yesyes, I'll tag along, I'll be there in a few minutes, please wait for me! (>o<; )" before she felt the wind blowing through Tropius' leafy wings and Shiva's 24/7-messy hair . By now she has somewhat gotten used to flying via the HM, it'll take a bit before she'll like it tough apart from the covenience it's providing.
 
"Hello Terra!~", she joyfully greets him upon landing while semi-hugging his muscular arm, "It's so nice to see you, even if it's been just a little since that ...battle! It, uhm, felt like way too long though..." She's smiling a little to herself, rather dearly nevertheless. Having won over that space invader, meeting up with Ventus, as well as all the rewards and fan letters have seemingly done wonders to her wellbeing. "Let's go and find that Gym then, along with its Leader. Said they requested a word with us, I wonder what the matter may be...?"

Onwards to the local Gym of Tumbleweed Town Terra and Shiva go then!~ If they can't find the building themselves, a bit of asking around will surely do the trick.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Machamp nods. He can teach any Psychic type move.

Machamp consumes a mountain of food every day, and sends you to acquire more. He needs lots of expensive fruits, nuts, and nectars. If you request enough moves, he'll order a Vitamin.

That nod from Machamp is what Shiva wished and hoped for, with a coy smile she rises again from her bow towards him. "I thank thee for your agreement and generosity, dignified Machamp, I truely thank thee! As promised, I'll reward you, and since it is precious food provided by generous Mother Nature, I'll go and get some for you! Expect me to be back in within an hour..."

Bowing once more, she then turns to leave and summons Tropius to leap onto his back as they accelerate and take off towards the coastline of Corsage Port. It's a port town, so here Shiva hopes to aquire enough high-quality fruit, nuts and nectars - the best is just right for this extraordinaire Machamp. If necessary, she'll fly towards Violet Tent to buy special ingredients or visit Celebir Park/the nearby forests to collect something herself. In total she'll get nice food worth 5550$Poke before making a return towards the Psychic Fighter on his small island full of bugs, ghosts, darkness and fairies.

"Like I have told, I have eventually returned, noble Delta Machamp...", Shiva hands over all the food she brought along, "Please accept it, I hope it suites you and will tickle your palate, I took care to only gte the best of the best.... Now please, it has become your turn to fulfill the part of the agreement we have made." Shiva raises two occupied Pokeballs.

Moves she wishes to have tutored

First, she brings up a catlike creature held in blue and white with two bushy tails and folded ears, Kyuu meows in greeting and nuzzles Shiva before tilting his head towards this big HinduGod-like Machamp here. Huh, what's this curious being?! His prankful nature is surpressed by the massive psychic power they are holding AND all these scary stuff around.

"This, Machamp, is Kyuu, a treasured and close companion of mine. Once a small and fickle Espurr, I've thaught him control over his own psychic powers... He already knows how to channel those into a shield made of pure light, before the foe has a chance to act even. Please, help him with a skill similar to that, a skill that will summon a shield from which direct physical attacks are rebound..."

Reflect on Kyuu: Learnt at Lv.35 x 75 = 2625$Poke


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The next Pokemon brought to the scene is a small white fox, it's featuring a striking resemblance with a Vulpix but doesn't quite fit - the white fur and puffy tail make it Alola's icy regional variant of Kanto's firefox. As Shiva's treasured kitsune spreads said tail, some hailstones fall from the sky. Just a few however as Shiva quickly calms her special Vulpix and introduces Delta Machamp as none to fight. "Quite the contrary, dear one... He'll help you tickle awake something that's dormant deep down within you. ^_^" Now Alola-Vulpix's all ears!~

"Like I just shared, there is some extraordinaire Earthpower pulsating through my Vulpix's body - a certain skill, a specific odd power is released shall what is sleeping be awoken. Please, Delta Machamp, awake said power..."

Extrasensory on Alola Vulpix: Learnt at Lv.39 on Kanto's and Alola's Vulpix x 75 = 2925$Poke


----> Total 5550$Poke

Of course Shiva will pay close attention to how Delta Machamp handles her two Pokemon and how he teaches them. A Pokemon tutoring other Pokemon - that's quite an interesting lesson for her!

[Iron]

Spoiler

Bibarel just knows all the HMs it can learn, and of course Unown just know Hidden Power. As Dragonstrike asked earlier, the HMs known by Bibarel are the corebook versions, not the legendary versions.


Tarns are clean mountain lakes formed by snowfall.
Chorizo smiles. "Pokemon elements are an example of the different ways Earthpower can manifest. And so are the shapes of the earth, and the lifeforce or existence of a Pokemon itself. To be considered a force, it must have the ability to change itself or others. I think all of the above can do so."

"Peace is an amazing use of Earthpower. One that some of my students have not been interested in. I say this not as a judge of what is moral and what is not, but simply to remind you that peace is a tool that can open many doors."
"Protection can be a means to an end, but it can also be a goal in and of itself. Earthpower flowed forth from all corners of the world and manifested as Pokemon, for the sole purpose of protecting Nature. Some say humans should follow their example. Objectively, Earthpower is stronger when used to protect Nature, but of course that is not the only way to use it."
"The human mind is a very interesting use of Earthpower. Though we're one of the only species of being to speak and reason and invent, we're not Pokemon and we are not a direct manifestation of Earthpower.  The language we most speak is the same language Pokemon understand, the language of telepathy, the language of Unown, the language of Slowking."
"Your next task is indeed one of survival. We go to the desert around Charring Cross. You may keep your Pokemon and medical supplies, but the only tool you are permitted is a knife. Your goal is to have enough food, water, and shelter to last a week. We'll see whether you need to spend the whole week out there or not, but the test is to be prepared to do so. Do you understand?"

"The nights are cold and the days are hot, and there are lots of hungry Pokemon there."

"As for the answer to my puzzle! Hehe. There was no right answer. Though I suppose you could say there are infinite wrong answers. Machines are not Earthpower, though their components may be. Emotions are not truly Earthpower, but they're a result of Earthpower and a way to access Earthpower for some. For me, I prefer... neutrality. The Void of space is not earthpower. The sun is, despite being made of fire and not of earth. I think you understood the lesson quite well. On to the next lesson."

[Iron]

I don't remember what plant you gave what researcher. What was it called?

As Shiva found out, Almanac has been driven out of business - too many of their core markets relied on illegal shenanigans. There is lots of good lab equipment up for grabs. Some of it, the more nefarious pieces, might alert authorities that you're working on projects rather similar to what Almanac was. But buying it is not illegal in and of itself.

The data actually leaked to the Internet, so that is easily obtained.