[Game Thread] Pokerole: Mount Coronet Mystery

[Dragonstrike]

Also, the next time Kee summons Stella, he notices she has 4 tails now. She seems to be growing faster than expected.

'The next time' would be when Kee gives out breakfast to all his Pokemon, the usual healthy vegetarian one with lots of dried fruit and plenty of water. Aww and when he notices that his smol kitsune isn't that much of a 'smol' kitsune anymore, he just can't help but to pick Stella up and give her a fond, close and enarmoured cuddle-hug! (ﾉ´ з `)ノ♡ He looks very delighted. "Oh yoouuu, if ya continue growin'at THIS rate, ya'll be a full-fledged 'n mature Vulpix feat. six beautifully curled tails in no time!~~ How lovely, lovely LOVELY indeed!~~ *sappy sob* Ah, they grow up so fast...~~~" He spends some extra-time brushing and grooming Stella this morning, making sure that every hair of her is in perfect shape before even considering to get going. Also, how about a nice Ranc Berry as treat?~~

What Kee also does, is checking up on his Ex-Shadow Absol that he kept with him, by now she should have recovered at least a little. He summons her, offers breakfast, gently asks how she's doing and whether there's anything he can do for her to feel better. And, whether she feels fine enough to participate in a battle, if necessary. Did she also nom the Ranc Berry or does she still have it? That's important in the way that I'd like to know whether I can freely give her a new Held Item or instead switch it.

She really is growing quite quickly.  Almost a little too quickly, given that she's only a few days old.  Still, there doesn't seem to be any adverse symptoms or downsides.  Stella happily eats the Ranc Berry as a part of her breakfast.  She growls happily as she's brushed, too.

Absol, however, has not eaten her Ranc Berry.  She's feeling better than she did yesterday, but she still doesn't seem to be very hungry.  She's simply playing with the berry as if it were a ball instead, batting it back and forth with her paws.  There's probably something that Kee can do to help her feel better, but it doesn't seem to be something that Absol is able to communicate to Kee.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

(...) "About Navigation, I leave at your decision where we should go. Me, you and Lucas could do a nice formation."

Ohhh, now those are some news, Kee's appears delighted that Kogeki trusts him that much that he lets them navigate. "Fine, good, nice, understood, will try to not lead us into demise 'n down a cliff, leave it to me, thankies~~" He gives Kogeki another pat on the shoulder (the one that connects to the non-robotic arm), then picks up Octavia to share an eskimo kiss with her. "Did ya hear that, my most dear 'n treasured fairy?~ Letsa try to choose d'rection with tha best of our knowledge, 'kay?~♡" Octavia chirps in agreement, then licks over Kee's cheek, making him go "Nyyaaaaa, stop that, it tickleeees!~~"

(Means I'll choose the path for Team KLK for the next Floor, yay. I like doing that!~)

(...) Absol, however, has not eaten her Ranc Berry.  She's feeling better than she did yesterday, but she still doesn't seem to be very hungry.  She's simply playing with the berry as if it were a ball instead, batting it back and forth with her paws.  There's probably something that Kee can do to help her feel better, but it doesn't seem to be something that Absol is able to communicate to Kee.

(She's also now at full HP, right? Should be 8 due to her +1 Health Suprise.)

Maybe one shouldn't play with Berries like that... But seeing his Absol do so with the Ranc Berry Kee gave her is just WAAAY too adorable, it makes him totally go 'ZOMG, SO CUUUTTEEEE!!! ♡(◕ヮ◕ )' He watches her enjoying herself like this for loooong, delighted that she has recovered to a degree.

Hummm, if KEE can't understand what would make the dark prophet help feeling better, could KAREN (with her natural empathy) or SALLY on Lucas' side OR Milotic on Rui's side (telepathically) understand and then communicate it to Kee? Would Absol herself be WILLING to tell them at all?

[Dragonstrike]

(She's also now at full HP, right? Should be 8 due to her +1 Health Suprise.)

Maybe one shouldn't play with Berries like that... But seeing his Absol do so with the Ranc Berry Kee gave her is just WAAAY too adorable, it makes him totally go 'ZOMG, SO CUUUTTEEEE!!! ♡(◕ヮ◕ )' He watches her enjoying herself like this for loooong, delighted that she has recovered to a degree.

Hummm, if KEE can't understand what would make the dark prophet help feeling better, could KAREN (with her natural empathy) or SALLY on Lucas' side OR Milotic on Rui's side (telepathically) understand and then communicate it to Kee? Would Absol herself be WILLING to tell them at all?

(Yup, full HP now.  Everyone should be fully healed after a good night's rest.)

Let's say Rui and Milotic help out.  Karen's been getting a lot of screentime and Sally would like to avoid translation duties for at least a little while since Randolph's Ditto is filling in for now (and I'm not sure if Kee would want to talk with that sassy Dittocario for very long).

Milotic, however, is more than happy to assist Kee with this problem.

Well, I can say that your new friend seems to be...disappointed for some reason.  They don't seem to really want to talk about it much with me, but I can hypothesize that it's likely related to recent events.

[Spiritmon]

Kogeki join with Rui and talk with Milotic too. "So Lady Milotic, aside from Absol, how are you feeling about...well, the possibility of facing Dialga. To be honest, I kinda has a feeling one of the Creation Trio would be related to this incident, but...I was hoping I was wrong."

Kogeki then look at Rui. "And how about you Rookie? Any memory of yours have returned?"

[Dragonstrike]

Kogeki join with Rui and talk with Milotic too. "So Lady Milotic, aside from Absol, how are you feeling about...well, the possibility of facing Dialga. To be honest, I kinda has a feeling one of the Creation Trio would be related to this incident, but...I was hoping I was wrong."

Kogeki then look at Rui. "And how about you Rookie? Any memory of yours have returned?"

Milotic looks at Kogeki curiously when he asks her that question.  To be perfectly honest, it's not the most thrilling prospect.  However, I gave you my word that I would assist, and that is what I shall do.  I trust you have some kind of plan should we have to face a Legendary pokemon.

Rui shakes her head and frowns when asked if any of her memories have returned.  "...no, they haven't."

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Milotic looks at Kogeki curiously when he asks her that question.  To be perfectly honest, it's not the most thrilling prospect.  However, I gave you my word that I would assist, and that is what I shall do.  I trust you have some kind of plan should we have to face a Legendary pokemon.

Rui shakes her head and frowns when asked if any of her memories have returned.  "...no, they haven't."

[Dragonstrike]

"Kinda. I am hoping to put both Izanagi and Izanami in the battlefield, my two ghosts, and set the minimum defenses against his attacks. And perhaps put him to sleep. But, I suppose since its a god of time, Hypnosis might not be a option. If things get dangerous maybe Hime Final Gambit might be the finish move against the Steel god. Hmm...maybe I should had found a Heracrossnite. A Mega Heracross could be more useful against a Steel Dragon. In case things get way to much dangerous with risk of life, I am willing to risk my life to delay Dialga attack to give everyone a chance to escape."

"I may have my own reasons to fight and have a grudge against gods...but that doesnt mean I will sacrifice you or the others. I am no hero or someone noble. I am a ninja with a code. Nothing more and nothing less."

Kogeki nod his head. "Hmm...I see. And you see not to have many trainer skills." Then Kogeki decide to do something about it. He turn his back and say one last to Rui. "Follow me. We have some time before heading to our destination. Gonna teach you something who might save your life someday. And no Kee, its not something weird or gross so dont make that comment again."

Try not to put yourself at risk if you do not need to.  There is much you will still need to do afterwards, after all.  Cryptic for anyone who doesn't know exactly what Milotic is talking about, but Kogeki should know roughly what Milotic is referring to.

Rui reluctantly agrees to follow Kogeki.  "...um...okay..."

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Try not to put yourself at risk if you do not need to.  There is much you will still need to do afterwards, after all.  Cryptic for anyone who doesn't know exactly what Milotic is talking about, but Kogeki should know roughly what Milotic is referring to.

Rui reluctantly agrees to follow Kogeki.  "...um...okay..."

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Karen silently and patiently listens to Randolph as he reveals his backstory.  When it starts to get grim, her eyes get wider and she covers her mouth with her hands as she silently gasps.

"...that...that's horrible...I'm so sorry..."

Something about Randolph's story is bothering her beyond the obvious details, though...

"...is it just me, though...or did what you just describe sound similar to how Espeon described Shadow Pokemon earlier?  I mean, that was obviously a long time ago, so it probably wasn't, but...something about that doesn't sound right to me..."

*Flashback* 

Randolph frowned deepened as he witnessed the wee lass' reaction to that most dark day of his life, and he could only nod along as she stammered out exactly what he thought of the whole ordeal.

"Indeed, lass. Indeed. And don't apologize for any of that. Only ones that should be sorry for that....that travesty is me and that black abomination."

Her conjecture about the Black Onix made him go still as it sparked off a whole bunch of thoughts about that, before he suddenly turned to face Karen, his grim, pained, and plain angry (Not at her!) expression now on full display to her.

".....No, I think you're on to something. Don't recall seeing any of that Shadow Aura bursting off from that black hell beast's body as it.....trampled my men, but its behavior matches those ruthless berserkers to a T. *Shakes head* ....Maybe its this Tauros shit supernatural mystery force wearing on me like a file and screwing with my head like a phillips power-drill, but....there might be some connection between it[/b, them Shadow Pokemon, or the mess we're in. Heatran know what that is, though. All I know for certain is that [b]Black Onix is twisted monster, and one that need to be removed from the face of the earth."

Conversation back to Karen![/b]

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

*Flashback* 

Randolph frowned deepened as he witnessed the wee lass' reaction to that most dark day of his life, and he could only nod along as she stammered out exactly what he thought of the whole ordeal.

"Indeed, lass. Indeed. And don't apologize for any of that. Only ones that should be sorry for that....that travesty is me and that black abomination."

Her conjecture about the Black Onix made him go still as it sparked off a whole bunch of thoughts about that, before he suddenly turned to face Karen, his grim, pained, and plain angry (Not at her!) expression now on full display to her.

".....No, I think you're on to something. Don't recall seeing any of that Shadow Aura bursting off from that black hell beast's body as it.....trampled my men, but its behavior matches those ruthless berserkers to a T. *Shakes head* ....Maybe its this Tauros shit supernatural mystery force wearing on me like a file and screwing with my head like a phillips power-drill, but....there might be some connection between it[/b, them Shadow Pokemon, or the mess we're in. Heatran know what that is, though. All I know for certain is that [b]Black Onix is twisted monster, and one that need to be removed from the face of the earth."

Conversation back to Karen![/b]

Karen continues theorizing.  "Well...we can't see those auras normally, right?  Only when it uses one of those weird, shadowy moves, so if it didn't use them, then you probably wouldn't have known.  Or maybe...maybe it was just really dark in that cave?  It'd probably be hard to see that aura if the lighting was bad, I imagine...either way, I'm not sure we can rule out the possibility that it might have been a Shadow Pokemon...maybe it wasn't fully in control of itself for one reason or another..."