[Game Thread] Lord Windos’ PokeRole Adventure 2: The Wild Lands

[Lord Windos]

"String Shot, followed by Razor Leaf!"

String Shot
Accuracy: Dex(3)+Fight(4)+Channel(4)-Penalty(1)-Actions(2)=8D6
Notes: Dex -1 to target, if it is possible to give Barbaracle effectively 0 Dex, will be used twice (6D6)

Razor Leaf
Accuracy: Dex(3)+Fight(4)+Channel(4)-Penalty(1)-Actions(4)=6D6 (4D6 if String Shot is used twice)
Damage: Strength(2)+STAB(1)+QE(2)+Miracle Seed(1)+2=8D6+1
Notes:High crit, ranged

Surfside Monster Spar Round 1!

Barbaracle doesn't hesitate - they summon up a bunch of glowing rocks and hurls them at your burrito bug!

Ancient Power 1
Accuracy: SPE (1) + Fight (4) + Channel (1) - 2 Actions = 4D6 Dice
(4)(4)(5)(4) Due to the Sharpened Hard Stone they are Holding, this is a Critical Hit!
Damage: SPE (1) + 2 + STAB - 3 VIT + 1 SE = 1D6 + 1 + Crit (2) Damage
(3) + (4)(5) Swadaloon takes 3 Damage; 5/8 HP, - 1 Pain!
(4) Nope

That hurt so bad your cute little insect can't help but hurl globs of silk at the mean Rock in response!

String Shot 1!
(6)(2)(3)(1) (5)(1)(4)(2)
Barbaracle's DEX has been Reduce to 1! Dropping down in Initiative!

And immediately they follow it up with some sharp, sharp missiles!

Razor Leaf 2
(5)(2)(4)(3)(2) Hit!
6D6 + 2 Base Damage (STR + 2 + STAB + MS = 6 + 2 QE) - 3 VIT = 3D6 + 2 Damage
(5)(2)(5) Barbaracle takes 4 Damage; 6/10 HP. - 1 Pain!

The walking sucker grimaces at their reduced mobility and the brutal Grass attack it endured, and tries their best to clean up their act literally!

Rock Polish
DEX (*1) + Fight (4) + Channel (1) - 4 Actions - 1 Pain = 1D6 Dice
(4)
Barbaracle's DEX Increases by 2, negating the Effects of String Shot (Using SS again won't reapply the Effect, as it still is in effect, only surpressed)! Now going First once more!

Now shining bright and free of silk, the craggy crusher rushes forward with a deadly -

SLASH 3
Accuracy: DEX(2) + Fight (4) + Brawl (3) - 6 Actions - 1 Pain = 2D6 Dice
(4)(2) HIT
Damage: STR (3) + 3 - 3 VIT = 3D6 + *1D6 (Tough Claws Ability Mod!) Damage
(5)(1)(2)(6) Swadaloon takes 2 Lethal Damage; 3/6 Effective HP, - 2 Pain, 2 Lethal Damage, 3 Regular

Barbaracle flicks the hemolymph of its claws as your precious Bug cries out in agnoy, stoically staring it down as it readies for the next Round. Out here it's Survival of the Fitest, and if you aren't fit, you aren't Surviving.

Current Status:
Barbaracle: 6/10 HP. Under the Effects of both Rock Polish and String Shot, - 1 Pain
Swadaloon: 3/6 Effective HP, - 2 Pain, 2 Lethal Damage

Surfside Monster Spar Round 2!

[Lord Windos]

Pickup just means (GM discretion) the Pokemon picks up an item at the end of the Scene. (has to be out of its pokeball at some point during the Scene)

Orders

2 Actions.

Are you allowed to spam actions in this campaign? If so, two Chip Away. If not, Chip Away then Body Slam.
https://pokemonuranium.co/forum/showthre...4#pid80894 Link to last round's raw calcs

Vernon has completely circled the local now and is excitedly pointing out Staryu's weak spots for Munchlax to Chip Away (flavor) so that the trainer can also improve from this.

Hmm...well, since the Battle isn't too hectic and dangerous, then yes, Munchlax is able to retrieve and Hold his Boots again without spending an Action. I also looked through my notes about Munch's Pickup, and will sort that out after this Battle Ends!

End of Last Round's Status:
Munchlax: 9/11 HP, - 1 Pain, - 1 DEX, Boots Off
Staryu: 5/8 HP, - 1 Pain, + 1 SPE, Defense, and S.Def
NOTE: I don't see Pickup on your Abilities tab, so if their are any relevant effects for this Fight do let me know mate!

Starry Sea Battle Round 2! 

The fisherman is chuckling at your antics and nodding along as you help, shaking his head as he did so. No Spamming Actions, so Chip Away and Body Slam it is!

Staryu's gem glows as it finally unleashes all the energy they've been building up!

Stored Power 1
Accuracy: SPE (*4) + Fight (2) + Channel (3) - 2 Actions - 1 Pain = 6D6 Dice
(3)(6)(5)(3)(-)(-) Hit!
Damage: SPE (*4) + *4 (1 + 1 + 1 from all Boosts) + STAB - INS (3) = 6D6 Damage Dice
(4)(5)(6)(5)(2)(3) Munchlas takes 4 Damage; 5/11 HP, - 2 Pain!

That's 4 Moves, so what is available to Staryu is Locked for this Sanctioned Trainer Battle!

Poke, poke, poke goes your hungry bear, unerring listening ot your advice too!

Chip Away 1
9d6 Base Accuracy - 1 DEX - 2 Pain - 2 Actions = 4D6 Dice
(2)(5)(5)(5 ) Hit!
(3)(3)(1)(1) No Damage; in fact, your Munchlax's claws are dulled by that horrible hit, losing - 1 STR in the process!

Time to chill out, fellow!

Icy Wind 2
(1)(3)(5) Hit!
(2) No Damage!

Back to flopping the star around!

Body Slam 2
9D6 - 4 - 2 - 1 = 3D6 Dice
(3)(2)(1) Again, the star bounces it off, and shoots off Psychic energy yet again!!

Psywave 3
(2)(6)
(3)(5)(6)(1) Munchlax takes 2 Damage; 2/11 HP!!

Might be a good time to either concede or use a Healing Item on your buddy bear, mate!

End of Round Status:
Staryu: Unchanged
Munchlax: 2/11 HP, - 1 STR and DEX, Boots Back On

Starry Sea Battle Round 3!

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

"Giggles* Yeah and yeah, it sure is Irons man. S'Not entirely my tale to tell, though, so I'll be keeping mum 'til Erni wants to share it, 'k ?"

Insight + Contest + Empathy Roll
(6)(2)(3)(6)(2) + *1

...Barely, just barely, you detect something else from her light hearted tone. Something...Pained, Regretful, and very, very Bitter. None of it directed at you or Bern, but at...herself and others?

Your casualness is meet in turn by her, as she nodded and gave you a happy smile.

"Whew, glad to hear it! Still, it must have been unpleasant, so apologies for what that bitch did. I'll prank her something nasty later to help even the score between ya, okay?"

You're not sure if she heard your mumbling, but she takes your affirmation in stride none the less.

At you lil' nickname for her the fuzzy birdmouse expression suddenly turns bemused and Knowing, her eye going half-lidded as she lets out a snicker.

" 'Lil' One ' , huh? Hate to break it to ya, but this lady is millinums older than you. If anything I should be calling you little, he he. Used to be bigger too, but...those days are long, long behind me. I'm just the smolest and greatest artist trying to enjoy herself now in day, hmm...."

Your response gets a thoughtful frown from her, as she tilted her head, scrutinizing you a bit.

"...A shame, but probably for the best. The Swords need a successor in my humble opinion, but they wouldn't want anyone sticking their necks out for The World's Changer or that bitch for them to get chopped. Or end up falling to the Double-Edge nature of the mantle - live by the Sword, die by the Sword, for one and all in need or Justified....

"....*Smiles* Still, happy with what you've done, intentionally or not. Happiest and most proud I've seen of that cute lil' tyke....what's left of him, anyway. He'll help you as much as he can, I believe."

She has a rather sad yet content smile as she finished, glancing at the Boa that was suddenly around your neck as she carrassed it gently. Faintly, you could feel a pulse coming from it to her - what, exactly, it meant elluded you.

"...We all live and die eventually, even us 'Immortals' and 'Divinities' . What matters is living a life you don't regret, and pass on what you can. 'Fore, I'd think they got done in horribly, but now...maybe they have a second chance. If you take anything away from me, take away that, Seddi."

Immediately she perked up and shot higher into the air, giving you a wink and a wave.

"'Nuff with the heavy stuff, I say! I took up enough of your time as is, so I'm going to head out now. Maybe I'll meet up with ya later, maybe not! Who's to say, hmm~? Going to pay a visit to Oz first before anythign else, though - girl looks like she needs some of my energy to blast away those old wounds! See ya, Swords at Hand, Lady Moon Smoke!"

...And with that the Mythical Creature *zips!* off, a sparkingly blurr as she head towards what looked to be the coast.

Well. That was something.

*Time Skip: Embassy - Paldean*

Eventually and with a little bit of asking for directions, you make it into the Government Seat of Sutalor, an old and historied section of the city that managed to preserve the past and bring forth the future in its arcitexture and Solidarity vibes. Finding your Embassy was easy from their - only delay was the Guards asking for why you were here, and simply flashing your Globe done the trick to get in.

You find yourself in the lobby, with a small lady manning a desk and tapping away at a keyboard, her focused completely absorbed in her task.

No signs of the Professor - perhaps they are deeper in, or are already meeting up with officials about your Mission or her Projects. 

Ianai leans against a wall near the door, looking a bit bored and mildly uncomfortable here. Maybe she was not the biggest fan of the governments - which, considering her Native Status, would be all too understandable.

Oof. One of those stories, huh?  Now Seddi's even more curious...but it's a topic he'll leave well enough alone.  He'll just have to wonder for now how Bernhard is going to react to his little friend slipping away.

"Gotta call ya somethin' until I get your name.  Can think of somethin' else if you'd prefer though.  Or maybe you have a suggestion.  I'm all ears."

Second chances, huh?  That's something Seddi is going to keep in mind, even if he's not commenting on it right now.

Seddi will give Bernhard's lil' friend a quick wave as well as she flies off into the sunset.  Hopefully she can bring a little pep back to Oz's step.  Oz definitely needs that lil' one's help far more than Seddi does right now.

"Quite the friendly individual Bernhard's partnered with.  Got the feelin' those two are good friends.  What'd you make of her, Ianai?"

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Seddi definitely can't blame Ianai for not being a fan of stuffy government offices. Politics aren't really his strong suit either.  "Hopefully shouldn't take too long to finish my business here.  Just gotta get those papers and catch up with what the Professor's been doing while I've been 'distracted'."

No Professor in the lobby, huh?  Seddi will send her a quick text.  He's definitely running a little late, so he doesn't blame her for getting started without him.  Better get a gauge on the situation so he knows what to ask the receptionist.

Just arrived at the Paldean Embassy.  Ran into a little trouble on the way, but also some good fortune.  Will explain more in person.  Where ya holed up currently?

[Mikaruge108]

Spoiler

"String Shot, followed by Razor Leaf!"

String Shot
Accuracy: Dex(3)+Fight(4)+Channel(4)-Penalty(1)-Actions(2)=8D6
Notes: Dex -1 to target, if it is possible to give Barbaracle effectively 0 Dex, will be used twice (6D6)

Razor Leaf
Accuracy: Dex(3)+Fight(4)+Channel(4)-Penalty(1)-Actions(4)=6D6 (4D6 if String Shot is used twice)
Damage: Strength(2)+STAB(1)+QE(2)+Miracle Seed(1)+2=8D6+1
Notes:High crit, ranged

Surfside Monster Spar Round 1!

Barbaracle doesn't hesitate - they summon up a bunch of glowing rocks and hurls them at your burrito bug!

Ancient Power 1
Accuracy: SPE (1) + Fight (4) + Channel (1) - 2 Actions = 4D6 Dice
(4)(4)(5)(4) Due to the Sharpened Hard Stone they are Holding, this is a Critical Hit!
Damage: SPE (1) + 2 + STAB - 3 VIT + 1 SE = 1D6 + 1 + Crit (2) Damage
(3) + (4)(5) Swadaloon takes 3 Damage; 5/8 HP, - 1 Pain!
(4) Nope

That hurt so bad your cute little insect can't help but hurl globs of silk at the mean Rock in response!

String Shot 1!
(6)(2)(3)(1) (5)(1)(4)(2)
Barbaracle's DEX has been Reduce to 1! Dropping down in Initiative!

And immediately they follow it up with some sharp, sharp missiles!

Razor Leaf 2
(5)(2)(4)(3)(2) Hit!
6D6 + 2 Base Damage (STR + 2 + STAB + MS = 6 + 2 QE) - 3 VIT = 3D6 + 2 Damage
(5)(2)(5) Barbaracle takes 4 Damage; 6/10 HP. - 1 Pain!

The walking sucker grimaces at their reduced mobility and the brutal Grass attack it endured, and tries their best to clean up their act literally!

Rock Polish
DEX (*1) + Fight (4) + Channel (1) - 4 Actions - 1 Pain = 1D6 Dice
(4)
Barbaracle's DEX Increases by 2, negating the Effects of String Shot (Using SS again won't reapply the Effect, as it still is in effect, only surpressed)! Now going First once more!

Now shining bright and free of silk, the craggy crusher rushes forward with a deadly -

SLASH 3
Accuracy: DEX(2) + Fight (4) + Brawl (3) - 6 Actions - 1 Pain = 2D6 Dice
(4)(2) HIT
Damage: STR (3) + 3 - 3 VIT = 3D6 + *1D6 (Tough Claws Ability Mod!) Damage
(5)(1)(2)(6) Swadaloon takes 2 Lethal Damage; 3/6 Effective HP, - 2 Pain, 2 Lethal Damage, 3 Regular

Barbaracle flicks the hemolymph of its claws as your precious Bug cries out in agnoy, stoically staring it down as it readies for the next Round. Out here it's Survival of the Fitest, and if you aren't fit, you aren't Surviving.

Current Status:
Barbaracle: 6/10 HP. Under the Effects of both Rock Polish and String Shot, - 1 Pain
Swadaloon: 3/6 Effective HP, - 2 Pain, 2 Lethal Damage

Surfside Monster Spar Round 2!

"That's good, Swadloon. Go, Scizor! Vacuum Wave!"

Vacuum Wave
Accuracy: Dex (3)+ Fight (3)+ Channel (0)+ Single Action (1)= 7D6
Damage: Special(2)+SE(1)+Technician(1)+2=6D6
Notes: Priority

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

“He, I do tend da have that, ’specially when I’m talking to fine ladies like yourself. Most can’t handle my quick wit or rougster’s charm, ya Dig?”

The Dandy Man teases at you with a devil may care attitude, folding his arm behind his head for a moment, completely in his element. Perhaps a little too forward , but you can see he has a good heart.

He simply nods back to , the smile playing at his lips as he stared at the sunset.

”Yeah, that fellow will be s’fine, I think. They’ve got a good ‘nough head on their shoulders, fine partners, and is slick as can be - well, excluding me, of course.”

The smooth cruiser plops down beside you with a ‘ K’ ! ‘ and just…sits there with you. No talking, no joking, no bugging. He just silently shares your company, only giving you an occasional glance to gauge how you’re feeling.

Looks like he’s only doing as he said - for now, he’s leaving the conversation to you, if you wish. After all, sometimes words aren’t needed, ya know?

She chuckles a bit, still take off-guard by the man, but she accept the act of him, since he means no evil and it seems to have a good heart.

She get a bit back when he said the partners, still remembering her last interaction with Seddi and...well, other reasons. "Partners...yeah, that...very great. Having partners is...kinda magical." She looks at the horizon a bit in though.

She is thankful for the man giving her privacy to her thoghts, just looking at the horizon, in deep thought. Remembering all her life until this moment. And thinking about all the possible she could have taken to change fates, maybe...change the fate of many lives.

Then he nod and finally several minutes decided to speak of. 

"Don't take this in a wrong way good sir but...Don't you have other people to save? Maybe...people who get caugh by trapinch or something like that?"

"I truly appreciate you making me company, but...*sigh* I think there is people more deserving in save than me. Like...you looks like a lifeguard, so I pretty sure there lots of people to be saved."

"Again, its not my intention to sound rude or anything."

[Iron]

Didn't intend for Munchlax to pick the boots back up during battle - he'll always collect them at the end, but it seems pretty powerful to be able to Fling them multiple times for free.

Anyway, Vernon does concede and hands over the 500$. "Good battle, friend. It's clear your Staryu understands the true meaning of toughness after tanking those Chip Aways. Not to mention, sometimes the best defense is a good offense. And that speed! Well-deserved win. Bye now!"

[Lord Windos]

Didn't intend for Munchlax to pick the boots back up during battle - he'll always collect them at the end, but it seems pretty powerful to be able to Fling them multiple times for free.

Anyway, Vernon does concede and hands over the 500$. "Good battle, friend. It's clear your Staryu understands the true meaning of toughness after tanking those Chip Aways. Not to mention, sometimes the best defense is a good offense. And that speed! Well-deserved win. Bye now!"

Considering the sheer POWER that the other PCs have and the fact that Moves can't normally be Spammed, Re-equipping your Boots for Free at the end of every Round is pretty tame really!

You and Munchlax gain 5 XP - 3 XP for the Battle, and 2 XP for having the wisdom to Withdraw from a  Fight without unnecessarily wasting any resources on what amounts to practice.

The Fisherman accept the Poke with a handshake and a clap on the back, a slight grin at his victory and your cool as can be attitude.

"Nicely done yourself, mate. If I didn't get Lucky your Munchy would've flattened my Staryu. Sometimes battles here in Sutalor just come down to Fate - it's how you handle it that determines the real winners, time and time again. Call me James - I'll let you know if I get anything about a Wailmor. May the tides be with you!"

Before we go anywhere, though -

End of Encounter Pickup Loot Roll X2 - One for this one, and the other from The Meeting of the Brave!

1. Kind (3) ; Rarity: (9)

You manage to find Two Oran Berries Fisherman James dropped - or perhaps he might have left them behind, judging from how they were wrapped in some cloth and were in a spot easily found by Munchlax.

2. Kind (4) ; Rarity: (7)

Speaking of Healing Items, Munchlax pulls a Antidote out from....somewhere, and hands it to you, along with another Unit of Spider Silk. Guess the lil' bear managed to snag one from the Big Spider somehow

??? - They also happen to find what appears to be a small, pink gemstone upon doing a once over on you (looking for some extra snacks), which faintly smells of flowers and mist.



With that done you'll head over to the Survival Center, a large pyramid shaped structure with the logo of the Sutalorian Wildlife Agency proudly on the front of it: Three Stars, interconnecting and crossing over slightly to form a pentagon in the center, all of them linked with vines, and different symbols within each Star - one for Mountains, One for Seas, and one for Forests, and in the Center pentagon as a spikey orb, symbolizing the rest of the Lands. Gaining access to the place was easy - all you had to do was walk through the front doors, no fuss or muss - and inside...











....It was like every wilderness survival store in existence had come together to form a super coglomerate of everything a prospecting Explorer, Hiker, Wildsman, or Trainer could ever need to rough and tough it out in the savage lands on and off the Routes. Apparel of all kinds for any condition or element imaginable, guns and weapons of every make to help Trainer and Mon alike in beating back the menaces that would prey on them, Stock Ponds filled to the brim with all sorts of Fish Pokemon for use in the Wilds or as emergency rations, Food Stuffs of all kinds to last you through the harsh environment, every kind of Trainer Item to make camping out a less harrowing experience, Tents, Bags, cookware, and much, much more. With your Insightful gaze you could even spot what looked to be something akin to Hunting Lounges further back, as well as stairs and elevators leading upwards to who knows what. Front and center to the entrance was what looked to be a circular desk/counter/register of sorts, primed and situated to help customers and the curious alike in all their needs. All in all, this place was prepared to prepare you for the Wilds of Sutalor and THEN some!

....It was also, rather Strangely, eerily empty and quiet. The front desk was unmanned too, though their was a plate of cookies, some sort of drink that, upon further inspection, strongly looked and smelled like some sort of citrusy, smoky tea, and a what appeared to be a Note. Read, it simply said:

'Sorry - At Linner, and Low Staffing For Today! Please Wait Warmly, and Enjoy these Snacks!'

Huh - well, it was beginning to get late, with it not being too long until sundown. You could wait for the receptionist to finish their meal, or you could try and come back tomorrow, when the center is hopefully more man and busy.

"That's good, Swadloon. Go, Scizor! Vacuum Wave!"

Vacuum Wave
Accuracy: Dex (3)+ Fight (3)+ Channel (0)+ Single Action (1)= 7D6
Damage: Special(2)+SE(1)+Technician(1)+2=6D6
Notes: Priority

In the interests of saving a bit of time, I'll auto resolve the rest of the Encounter - Scizor handily cleans the Barbaracle's clock with its lighting fast blows before it could even react, acting with particular vengefulness for it Lethaly wounding their fellow comrade. That'll show you, scoundrel!

As a Future Note: Generally, it's better to do Multiple Actions if the Opponent is over 1/2 Max HP in my campaign, even if it makes the Dice Pool of stuff like Vacuum Wave (Which Uses Special, btw) a bit wiffy, since more Actions = More Damage and not letting your Opponent wail on you without recompense. Single Actions should be save when either your Mon or the opponent is on the ropes, or you're using some crazy Inaccurate Move like Zap Cannon or something.

Anywho - the belly bruiser was now Fainted and left completely to your mercies. Do you want to Catch it, Kill it (if you're feeling vindictive and harvest its parts for stuff), or just leave it and Move onwards to new stuff?

[Lord Windos]

She chuckles a bit, still take off-guard by the man, but she accept the act of him, since he means no evil and it seems to have a good heart.

She get a bit back when he said the partners, still remembering her last interaction with Seddi and...well, other reasons. "Partners...yeah, that...very great. Having partners is...kinda magical." She looks at the horizon a bit in though.

She is thankful for the man giving her privacy to her thoghts, just looking at the horizon, in deep thought. Remembering all her life until this moment. And thinking about all the possible she could have taken to change fates, maybe...change the fate of many lives.

Then he nod and finally several minutes decided to speak of. 

"Don't take this in a wrong way good sir but...Don't you have other people to save? Maybe...people who get caugh by trapinch or something like that?"

"I truly appreciate you making me company, but...*sigh* I think there is people more deserving in save than me. Like...you looks like a lifeguard, so I pretty sure there lots of people to be saved."

"Again, its not my intention to sound rude or anything."

The dandy man frowns a bit, your remark earning you a thoughtful glance as they tried to gage the full meaning behind it, before they eventually gave an easygoing smile and nods. Looks like they're not going to pry, thank the Gods.

Your somewhat curt remark gets a bark of laughter from the smooth cruiser, with him smoothing back his pompadour and giving you a mock-wounded expression.

"Damn, usually I got ta work a bit harder to get 'jected by the ladies, but you come out swinging with a Sucker Punch and no remorse for a fellow's feelings, huh? Oh the shame, oh the disgrace!"

He punctuates that with another round of chuckles that peter out as her looks towards the horizon and the setting sun.

"....To answer ya question, though, let me raise one for yourself - what makes ya less deserving, less worthy of help? 'Cause on my end? Just happened to find you while I was strolling about the sand, took one look at ya, and decided - "

He *Snaps!* his fingers loudly, and looks to give you a grin and a pair of finger guns.

" 'This sheela right here looks like they could use some friendly company!' So, I made my offer, *Claps hands* and here we are! Situation all seems pretty clear to me, you Dig?"

A moment of silence lapses, filled by the crashing waves, before the dandy man looks back to the sea again.

"...Ain't wrong to help anyone out, s'long as it's wanted. Sometimes ya got to prioritize who needs a'helping too. Could I be helping some other blokes out, 'stead of ya? *Shrugs* Sure. Spend plenty of days doing just that sort of thing, that sort of decision making."

The dandy man looks back to you, and this time he's sporting a rather gentle, accepting smile.

"But today? Today I was just enjoying myself. Just happened to stubble across a few people that looked like they could use a Helping Hand. One of them was ya, and we decided to spend some time together. Doesn't have to be more complicated than that, me thinks. What 'bout you?"

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Oof.  One of those stories, huh?  Now Seddi's even more curious...but it's a topic he'll leave well enough alone.  He'll just have to wonder for now how Bernhard is going to react to his little friend slipping away.

"Gotta call ya somethin' until I get your name.  Can think of somethin' else if you'd prefer though.  Or maybe you have a suggestion.  I'm all ears."


Second chances, huh?  That's something Seddi is going to keep in mind, even if he's not commenting on it right now.

Seddi will give Bernhard's lil' friend a quick wave as well as she flies off into the sunset.  Hopefully she can bring a little pep back to Oz's step.  Oz definitely needs that lil' one's help far more than Seddi does right now.

"Quite the friendly individual Bernhard's partnered with.  Got the feelin' those two are good friends.  What'd you make of her, Ianai?"

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Seddi definitely can't blame Ianai for not being a fan of stuffy government offices.  Politics aren't really his strong suit either.  "Hopefully shouldn't take too long to finish my business here.  Just gotta get those papers and catch up with what the Professor's been doing while I've been 'distracted'."

No Professor in the lobby, huh?  Seddi will send her a quick text.  He's definitely running a little late, so he doesn't blame her for getting started without him.  Better get a gauge on the situation so he knows what to ask the receptionist.

Just arrived at the Paldean Embassy.  Ran into a little trouble on the way, but also some good fortune.  Will explain more in person.  Where ya holed up currently?

"*Giggles* Fair enough! Hmm...call me Muse, then. Been awhile since I gone by that name, but now's a good as time as any to dust it off! If you ever need some inspiration, just send a prayer with me and that name in mind - I don't do much 'Divine' work anymore (They do paw quotes as the said that), and don't really got the Power for anything big, but for a potential friend of 'Erni I'm willing to jazz it up!"

Ianai looks pensive, giving a wary and apprehensive look in the direction that the birdmouse zoomed off into, before letting out a heavy sigh.

"...On the surface they seem Good Natured, and deep down I feel that is Mirrored too. But The Mifowe Conceals much too - Things even I can not so easily See or Read. Energetic, Friendly, but Crafty, Elusive. Dangerous. Carefree. Vengeful. Joyful. All that, and more. *Shakes head* I do not trust Her. She still needs to Prove Herself for that - or Reveal all that she Hides for me to Judge."

....Not the most glowing review, this tribal woman has of them. Seems like she's ever the skeptic, and not afraid to voice such thoughts either if prompted.

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The Ashmuut simply shrugs at your reply and maintains her silence, eyes slowly scanning everywhere.

Your text almost immediately gets a response:

Good, and very well. I'm currently waiting in an office in the back, alone. Was recently speaking to a representative about our Mission and making inquiries on our Projects. What I learnt is...frustrating, but not objectively terrible in the long term. Further details best explained in person. Speak to the receptionist, mention my name, and she will lead you to my current location.

Well, you heard the Professor, and so did as she asked - the receptionist almost jumped out of her seat with how you creeped up on her (in her perspective) and let out a small squeal of fright, but you managed to settle her down and get the timid as a Mousehold woman to lead you on. Ianai joins you two shortly thereafter - for a moment the receptionist looks like she was about to object, but upon getting a closer look at the Native woman and the Look she was receiving from them she went white as a Ghost and meekly allowed them to tag along. 

The desk jocky lead you two through a few branching hallway out and down, until you found yourself in front of a solid black and wooden door. The lady gave you a nervous bow before hastily departing, leaving just the two of your mere moments away from reuniting/meeting with the Professor. With a nock and whatever warnings you want to give, you enter the room -



....and find a most stately meeting place, looking very akin to the board rooms and offices that festooned the Paldean League and its important subsidiary locations. In front of a picture of the entire Sutalör Region was the Professor, back turned away from the door and you two as they carefully inspected its every detail. They didn't react when you entered the room, nor when the door closed with a *Click*  - it seems they're absorbed in whatever they're thinking of at the moment, or waiting for you to be the first one to speak. Or both. You never quite know when it comes to the Professor.

How you going to break the ice then?

(Do you want me to Reveal the Professor right now, or do you want to do the revealing yourself? Or keep it Hidden, since Ianai is a DMPC and therefore I can afford a bit of leeway when it comes to keeping things secret in the Game Thread.)

[Spiritmon]

Oz get silence for a while, listening to every word from the dandy man, kinda of surprised to his route of rational. He truly looks like a good person.

After he finishes his words and makes his question, Oz for a second, and then look again at the horizon.

"...I will answer both of your questions since you have been honest."

"Why I think I less deserving: Well...this is kinda related to my area of work, healing. I a medic, and I make a oath to do my best to help people with my healing knowledge. But...*Sigh* Let's just say some years ago my best was not enough. And then when people try to help me..."

Oz remember the memory trigger with her last interaction with Seddi, corpses around her, and the shadow above her, ready to kill her.

"They paid a terrible price because I was not good enough...Because I failed to them..." She once again put her head between her legs. "...I think I less deserving because I not good enough. And everyone who try to help, either get hurt or worse. A person offer himself a helping hand, and I genuine thinks he wants to help." She grab her own arms and cried a bit. "...I truly wanted to accept his hand...But...I just...can't. I scared to just think of the slight possibility to him, or anyone else who get closer to me. My mind just...can't deal with the possibility of something horrible to happen."

She looks at her hands. "These hands I wanted to be ones capable of save life's, to heal." She clangs her hands. "But all they do is hurt."

She then looks at him and tell him. "My very existence...is a curse...And I think I better in be alone." She put her face again in her legs.