[Game Thread] Pokerole Mystery Dungeon: Primal Shadows

[no one]

To the Kecleon:

"Alright then. I'll give you the big nugget for 10000 Poke, and I'll buy something next time. See you around guys."

To Kee:

"Thanks pal. But I really can't take this. Keep it. The fact that you've got my back is more than I need."

To Marcus:

"Marcus mate, you wouldn't happen to know this human-Pokemon who went missing would ya? I'm intrigued by it. If humans who were turned into Pokemon are going missing, I'd kinda like to know which sodding bastard is behind it. Especially seeing as we might also be affected by it, given our current situation. We can speak more once we get some breakfast, but I'm intrigued by it."

[Spiritmon]

While they are walking towards the place to eat something Kogeki had a few questions for the bone Pokemon. "Do you mind if I make some questions Marcus? You are free to refuse in answer of course."

In case Marcus accept answer the questions, Kogeki questions were:

1 - In this town, is there any place specialize in training? Like a academy or something?
2 - Those guys we meet before, that Chimical and Solosis, is there any chance we meet them? Thats kinda is conected to my next question.
3 - Those guys is member of the local guild? If yes, how do you two know each other? And finally...
4 - You...you by chance was are a ex-explorer Marcus? Thats why you felt so much umcofortable when Kee ask that question?

Kogeki stop in that question and then he apologize in any case it make the Cubone umcofortable. "...Sorry if any of questions offendend you in any way...Even when I was...you know, I not was very good in social interactions, so forgive me if I sometimes sound insensible or something. Many things happened at the same time, and I still trying to adapt to this...new life. But I have no choice but to adapt. A ninja always need to adapt, when necessary. I will repay your kindness someday Marcus. You have my word as a ninja."

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

To Kee:
"Thanks pal. But I really can't take this. Keep it. The fact that you've got my back is more than I need."

"Oh... Ya don't want it?~ Well, that's fine too, can't force ya t'take it after all, then those 250$ just go into the group fond!" This fund is 275$P now. Kee also perks up and takes a fearless stance about Dax's furtherwords, his strong protective instinct shines within every hair of his (figuratively). "Ya ca be sure 'n certain 'bout me keepin' yar back indeed!~"

When he was wraping up berry and Escape Orb, he hear about the Guild thing. "Guilds huh? Hmm...yeah, it could be interesting. If anyone else will join, sight me in too. Might be a proper place for training. Not to mentioned gather information. Heck, I could even find ways to make me evolve. If you gonna join too Kee, I okay to too. Besides, you might need some backup in case we find Fighting-types. You gonna be in trouble if you find such enemies. And you can help me in case we find other ghosts."

When Kee hand him over to Kogeki the $250, he was silence for a few seconds, without say anything, until he get close to Kee and offer a paw for a handshake. "...Thanks. I will repay you indeed when time comes."

These words from the deltadoggo cause Kee to smile a toothy, sly, and smug smile. "I'd join a Guild I fit into (that's important for Kee) even if ya were against it, I'm adult 'n can d'cide for mah o-hown! ☆(◕‿◕) If it'll bring me closer to b'coming a good Explorer, even better~~" Then he mildly shrugs, but smiles joyfully. "If we end up bein' partners in a Guild, ev'n more better!~"

"Pfff, am no scared of Fightin' Types just cuz of mah own Type!~ Just....careful. If charging into a Fight'er is what's needed to save or protect any of ya people or a 'Mon in trouble, then I would not think twice." Kee emphasizes this, he must mean it. That, and he has high hopes that a certain someone.:*☆ will be there to aid him against fighters, such a lovely synergy they'd have. (Or a Joy Globe)

He also accepts gratefully Kogeki's handshake. "Nah, ya don't have t'repay me, really not! Take it as a kind gift..."

[Dragonstrike]

Marcus sighs as Kogeki and Daxter bombard him with questions.

"I'll answer those questions over breakfast.  Café isn't far, so you'll get your answers soon."

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The large building in the middle of the main plaza has a sign above the door reading:

Café Connection

Marcus leads everyone inside, and they find a table.  The interior is packs packed with many different pokemon.  A Scrafty is talking with a Cacturne at one table, and the same Hippowdon and Sandslash the group saw yesterday are at another table with a young Sandshrew and Hippopotas.  A Solrock hovers in a corner, watching the room with wary eyes.  A Ponyta is talking with a Gothorita that's writing something on a piece of paper.  A Maractus is balancing plates on its arms and delivering them to various tables, somehow not dropping anything despite how wild its movements are.

Most notably, though, a Kangaskhan stands at a counter in the back.  She definitely looks like she runs the place, and is very busy with cooking and managing the counter.

Gothorita walks over to the counter, says something to Kangaskhan, then walks over to the group's table.  She gets her paper ready and unexcitedly gets to work with a distinct lack of enthusiasm.

"Welcome to Café Connection.  Can I take your order?"

"Yes.  Sitrus Salads all around, Gothorita.  My treat for everyone."

"Very well.  It will just be a moment."

Gothorita walks back to the counter, leaving Marcus with plenty of time to answer the earlier questions.

"The Adventurer's Guild would be the place to look for formal training if you want it.  Yeah, I was a member once.  Don't really want to talk about it."

Marcus refuses to say any more relating to the Guild right now, and instead moves on to answering Daxter's question.

"No, I never met that human.  I've never traveled to any of the other continents.  They're well respected and always busy from what I've heard, but I don't know much about them beyond that."

The Maractus then wanders over, depositing plates with the Sitrus Salads in front of everybody.  "Here you are, everyone!  Six Sitrus Salads!  Enjoy!"

Marcus and Karen start digging in.  "Mmmmm, this is good!  Thanks, Marcus!"

"You're welcome, Karen.  This place is more than a restaurant, though, just so you know.  Kangaskhan over there also handles item storage when she isn't cooking.  If you ever have stuff you don't want to lose or too much stuff to carry around, you should open an account with her.  She does both individual accounts and Team accounts."

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Ahahahaha, Kee was about to ask why this café is called 'connection', but that questions becomes very quickly very pointless upon having found a table and letting his piercing gaze wander around. Somehow it itches him to pick up a fight with every single customer here, to bring havoc to this place... Must be his nature as a Galarian Ziggy, he accepts and shrugs it off.

At first he finds it rather odd - and hard! - to eat like a Pokemon aka without proper cutlery, but he actually adapts relatively quickly and soon has no issues to enjoy the fresh citrusty taste of that salad with gusto. In between some bites he too thanks Marcus for the invitation. "This café won't mind 'f I were to stop by every mornin', now would it?~ It's just too good, must eat mahself through the whoooole menu card step by step! (^0^)"

'Item storage' is what catches his interest immediately, Kee instantly turns to look in direction of that mentioned Kangaskhan and makes haste to finish up his meal. "Is that so, Marcus?~ Huuuuh, thankies for that tip then, gonna do so as soon ' possibl', I INDEED 'ave quite some things I wanna trust 'nto some, well, trusted hands for containment!~ She looks busy with cookin' though - better nat bother her 'bout creatin' an account now in front of all the other customers, I guess? Can I have 'n opportunity t'do so later though? Please?"

If it's according to Marcus alright to approach Kanga about that now, then Kee will do so. He's rather eager to store important stuff to lighten up his guitarbag, but that's no reason to be impolite!

[Spiritmon]

Kogeki was quiet and simple nod his head. He decided not to pressure anymore about those questions.

Upon entering the place, Kogeki was quite interested in see such place with so many differents types of Pokemon. He was kinda hoping find a Lucario. Perhaps it could help in his control over Aura if he found someone who controls also the Aura.

Kogeki eat the Sitrus Salad. He likes it. "Hm. It is very good. It is soft and sweet. I think I might stop here from time to time."

"Hm...Interesting. I will train a lot indeed." Kogeki also thinks about it his next question than asks. "That's a odd question but, by chance in this town there is a Lucario or maybe another Riolus? Or I the only one?"

[no one]

"I see. I hope we can figure that out. I'm actually enjoying being a Pokemon. My senses are all dialed to 11 and that makes this salad taste bloody amazing. I'm gonna go and introduce myself to that Kangaskhan. Compliment her cooking and all that. I think she's got a lot of influence here. A good friend to have, wouldn't you agree mate?"

[Lord Windos]

Once the group enters the restaurant, Pyra takes in the whole scene with quiet but open wonder and curiosity, slowly panning her head as she viewed all the patrons, workers, and set pieces and tried to rank her brain as to who and what everyone/thing was. Quite a challange for an almost complete amnesiac, but one she took with a lot of inner cheer and aplomb!

Normally the lil' demoness would've done a more thorough inspection of the cafe and attempted to chat up just about anyone she could, but given that she and everyone else was hungry, that the other patrons were also probably hungry and busy eating their meals and talking with their own friends, and Marcus had that distinct look of 'Why am I being bothered so much?' after Dax and Kogeki started pestering them with their own questions (When they hadn't fully answered all her questions first yet, no fair!), she thankfully refrained from doing so. Right now she really doesn't want to cause any trouble for herself or her group of buddies, so yet again she has to practice this 'restraint' and 'tact' (in those words or others) she recently learnt...

Her take on the Six Sitrus Salad the armored craftsmon ordered for her was.....mixed. On one claw, she loved the Sitrus Berries and any other fruit in it, but the salad greens themselves she distinctly loathed, if the grimace on her face everytime she bit into some of them was any indication. Ick, those leafy greens suck! She'll stick to fruit and other sweet foodstuff over stuff like that instead for now on, if she has any choice in the matter, yes! She does share in Kee's ethusiam in enjoying their meal here and future ones, though!

"Yum umm, food you got us was somewhat good indeed, yes yum! Want to try more different meals here, when my stomach is empty or wanting for them! Mind if I too joined you to share in them with you, Kee, oh please pretty?"

Since Marcus revealed Kangaskhan's other role, the brimstone imp would become faintly interested in them even more than before, and wait for her chance to approach them after everyone else had the chance too with a kind, innocent, and inquisitive expression.

"Oh Big Lady Kangaskhan, master of this place, mayhaps I have a moment of your time please? Wish to learn more of the 'Holding Items' service you offer, yes, and if I can partake in it too, if it is not a burden unto you? Desire to learn more about here and what else you serve, as well, for every-all things within and from it is most fascinating and pleasing, I tell!"

[Dragonstrike]

Marcus shakes his head when Kogeki asks if there's any other Riolu or Lucario around.  "Can't say I've ever seen any around here before you showed up.  There is a rather famous Lucario who leads a Rescue Team on the Air Continent, but nobody's heard from them in a long time."

Marcus agrees with Daxter's assessment of Kangaskhan for the most part.  "I suppose you could say she has a lot of influence, yeah.  She's usually quite friendly, cooking or not, so feel free to say hello to her."

I'll address the Kangaskhan questions when Daxter and Kee decide if they're going to say hello to her as well.

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Marcus shakes his head when Kogeki asks if there's any other Riolu or Lucario around.  "Can't say I've ever seen any around here before you showed up.  There is a rather famous Lucario who leads a Rescue Team on the Air Continent, but nobody's heard from them in a long time."

Marcus agrees with Daxter's assessment of Kangaskhan for the most part.  "I suppose you could say she has a lot of influence, yeah.  She's usually quite friendly, cooking or not, so feel free to say hello to her."

I'll address the Kangaskhan questions when Daxter and Kee decide if they're going to say hello to her as well.

"Hmm, I see...Might be difficult to find anyone with Aura knowledge. Well, my knowledge might have came from my the form I suppose in part...but in my wor-...place I came, the masters of village mentioned something about flow of energy call aura. My old sensei also mentioned somthing about it. Never was able to even grasp to much of it knowledge since I was always more focus in the "physical" form of fighting, instead of something more mystical."

Kogeki than remember something. "You said something related to the giant tree in the middle of the ocean. What exatcly it is? And it is the story behind this town? Also...By chance, did other Ghost Pokemon came to this town? Or even a Greninja or a Ninjask? Maybe other strange Pokemon came to this place?"