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

[Lord Windos]

[/spoiler]

Darren chooses Scizor, Crustle, and Glomena.

Aaron gives you and your Bugs a sharp grin, holding a worn out Ultra Ball in hand.

"Going for you heavy hitters, eh? Good, 'cause you'll need them."

Then with a sharp *Snap!* he sends the Ball hurtling toward the arena, and a flash of light that rapidly expands out. Bigger, bigger, and bigger still the siloette grows, almost reaching the top of the ceiling, before the glare fades out, revealing Big Beaut : THE most Massive Scolipede you ever laid eyes upon. It panned it's long neck around, getting a feel for the arena it was sent into, before turning it's gaze upon you, which quickly turns near oppressive and dominating.

"Go get'em, my girl," your mentor simply says, and is answered with a thundering roar] as the ginormous insect readies to stomp all over your own!

Initiatives:

Currently, Glomena goes first, the Scizors, then Crustle, and lastly Big Beaut

Music: Shadow of the Colossus OST: A Violent Encounter

Test - Titanosect Triple Onslaught!

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

He stood staring at the kartana for a while, besides the perplexing questions about its origin he noticed the writing, something he'd definitly bring up with the group when he meets them again.

He sheepishly put his hands behind his back. ''If the original plan worked out as it should have it would have been a lot less messy, but alas trying to just scare them off was ineffective. I understand and am sorry for the trouble I caused your division by letting this escalate. Here's my number though, I do know someone who may be interested in collaborating with me on such matters in the future.''

He is glad that the Chef did not comment on the kartana, though to be honest with how he already sticks out like a sore thumb this didn't really add that much weirdness.

''By the way is there a pokemon center nearby? One of my pokemon did get pretty hurt in this debacle.''

After wrapping up at the park he would make his way to the nearest place to heal his dragons. On the way he would hand Nalu the Toxic Barb. ''You've been doing a lot of scalding lately but this should be pretty useful for you. We have to get you in touch with your poison side too and this might just be the thing to help in future training.''

Lani now hopefully feeling better he'd let her out of her ball and hug her, despite any protests that might occur.
''Please don't scare me like that again lady, your fighting skills are truely incredible and won us that whole thing but you gotta look out for yourself too, puking blood and all (I'm supposed to protect you). Awesome work but I'd hate to see ya banged up like that again....  How about some food? I definitly have to treat you and the gang after this!''

He did think about sparring with her at some point with his new tool, concidering she'd probably enjoy it if her trainer was following her in martial arts. But that would be for later, food is the big priority now.

Spoiler

(Iirc teaching moves with exp was 20+ the level another pokemon gets it for tm/tutor. I would like to teach Nalu Acid Spray using 24 exp (Flapple gets it at lv4)

*Rolls* You shiver as you felt something after staring at the blade. What was that about...?

The PC simply *Sighs* and nods, taking your number down into his own Dex before waving you off. "Thank you. Please try to stay out of any trouble if you can - or put a stop to it with as little problems if you can't.  Bayhama is going to be a circus 'til everything settles down and is under control, and I don't want you to be dragged under or escalating things if you can help it. Have a good night, sir."

Your katana only gets a glance from the formal man before he studiously ignores it - whether or not it's legal for you to 'take' , he's not going to be making a fuss over it if you don't. He also direct you to the Center, sending a Police Officer with you so you can get there with minimal harassment (and, you think, to give whatever is dumb enough to harass you second thoughts about doing so).

Nalu takes the Toxic Barb with excitement and reverence, cradling it gently before tucking it away, Kayla shoots you a firm look, as if to say 'Is that REALLY a good idea,' before simply huffing and trudging on.

After an expedited trip to the Nurse after a quick word from the Police Officer - Remember, services are on a 'As Needed' basis due to the increased workload - your precious Pseudo is as good as new, though she nearly gives you and the Joy a scare as she lets out a snarl and twists around angrily, looking for danger and opponents that are no longer there. Your hug, however, shocks her into quietness immediately, getting a sigh of relief from the Nurse and your drago's undivided attention. She looks away from your mild scolding for a moment, clearly not happy with it - she was only doing what was right and Protecting you! - but in the end gives you a reluctant nod. The offer for some good food does get her to perk back up - drool already coming off her scaly lips at the thought of a fine meal after that great Fight! Maybe she'll even get some meat for the fine job she did!

For now the katana you own goes unnoticed by her, but you can bet your blue hair she'll be interested in it once she actually pay it any mind, knowing her martial attitude!

If Nalu does get that as an Egg Move or as a TM/Tutor, or if they do not have it in their Learnset, then yes they can Learn Acid Spray for 20 + the lowest Lv that Move can be Learnt. Otherwise, it's 20 XP + the High Lv the Move is learnt. You can also suggest Move Modifications or Surprises! for XP, though you might want to hold off for now over getting Specialties, Moves, and the relevant Attributes (Defense and SPE) for Nalu for the foreseeable future.

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

The 'visor' of sorts comes off easily - in fact, it's in your hands the moment your intent to remove it was made. You can't help but rub yours eyes afterwards afterward, however - going from 'Sightless' vision to the one that you were born with was not easy on the eyes. - 1 on Insight and Vision/Alert Checks for this and the next Encounter.

(...)

Once you could separate Dodger from the suits and cops he was coordinating with - or rather he boldly abandoned them once you made your presence known and intent plain enough - you dutifully update him on everything. 

In the beginning the dandy man grew worried, his concern visible and palatable, but the moment you mentioned 'hypnotic magics' and that you could've been kidnapped yourself his expression....it hardens. No, that is not quiet right - it goes neutral. Dangerously so. A pale descends upon him and all around, with all the officials and cops suddenly looking his way, shooting either concerned, nervous, or grave looks, and you can't help the shiver than tingles along your nerves. This air...this weighty sense of danger....it heavily reminds you of that moment you shared with the Quicksilva Star. The moment you discovered just how capable he was and could be, at any given moment. 

Then, it's gone with a long, long *Siiiiigh* . Rodger closes his eyes for a moment, before slicking his hair back and looking at you and giving a nod. Coincidentally, the rest of the tag alongs let out breaths they were holding, relieved, but now growing serious themselves. 

"Alright," he says, crossing his arms, "Cops, Lock Down the Center tighter than a Clamping Cloyster. This goes for all locations - nobody goes in or out without us coming down on them," he says, and immediately the police around him hop to him, including what appears to be a Police Chief. You could see the PC using his Dex and Radio a moment later - no doubt sending the Orders out.

"Between the evidence you collected, the Murkrow's testimony, and your own - as well as a Psychic scan of them, with your permission - I should be able to wrangle M.E.T.A and A.E.G.I.S into this sordid mess without any hassle or red tape Gunk Shoting things up. Between them and the greater draw this case will have, they and the city government should be able to handle this shortly. No telling how long it'll take for us to catch wind of these bastards, but they WILL be Caught. One way or another."

Dodger then lets out another sigh, and favors you with a small smile.

"Thanks for the help, 'specially after you put your neck on the line for us, intentionally or not. I owe you a drink later - me, you, and your friends can get it at The Afterlife. *Chuckles* Oz can tell ya about it later, but you'll have a blast there, count on it. I'll be stuck here for awhile longer while I iron the final details out and get the super spooks on the ringer, but if you can wait I can take you and anyone that wants to join to the Afterlife straight after. *Shrugs* Well, if that meeting of yours is now canceled, that is - might want to get in touch with the one setting it up and see if you guys still want it Tonight. I probably won't make it myself, as the suits and the Heads probably want my ear before the night is out, but I'll try to at any rate."

Seddi nods, having no problems with Dodger's suggestion for additional testimony and evidence collection.  "Could have Rabsca send you the details himself if he wasn't out of the loop right now.  Whatever that circle did, it put Ceruledge and Rabsca in a bit of a trance when they looked at it.  I think that says a lot about the effect that circle would have had on the normal folks that were in there."

"I'll check up with everyone and see if we need to reschedule our meeting due to today's events.  If we are rescheduling, I might just take you up on that offer of a drink.  I'm hoping our meeting for tomorrow night won't be suffering the same fate, since that's supposed to be our strategy meeting for the big fight.  Be back in a bit.  Gotta go send a few messages."

Zephy's response to Seddi's opening question:

'Hey, this is Muse! 'Erni is resting right now - he'll give you the deets later, if he wants! Don't really know what's been going on today - had a bit too much fun last night and was out 'til now, eh he... If it's important don't keep the deets from me now 0o0 !!! Oh, and if you want to chat I'm free right now 'til Erni wakes up after his nap!"

Seddi frowns, a little concerned about the mage and wondering why the mythical was hungover of all things, but types out a response to the little critter.  If Muse isn't worried about Bernhard, then he won't be either, but he's not gonna mince words as he gets Muse up to speed.

Muse, it's bad.  I'm likely gonna need some magical assistance at some point, and Bernhard's my only contact in that field so far.  Some group or other magiced away five pokemon centers worth of people, pokemon, and medical supplies.  Just gone.  Nothing left.  All that's left in the building I checked is a magic circle that I can only assume was left as a trap to hypnotize anyone curious enough to investigate, and a pendant with an equally magical looking symbol on it that was probably used to set something up in advance.  City's on complete lockdown while the cops investigate.

You been around a few blocks in your time?  Maybe you might recognize some of the symbols or descriptions of one of the individuals responsible that I've obtained in my investigation.  This feels like dark magic of some kind disguising itself as something good and welcoming if it catches you unawares.

If Muse is willing to hear Seddi out on this, he'll provide her with a picture of the magic circle and a description of the effects he experienced, a picture of the pendant and the symbol on it, a description of the mysterious bandaged mage and the magic the Murkrow saw, a description of the eye wrappings that mysteriously appeared in his pocket, and a description of what the symbols he saw represent and mean as best as he could tell after putting on the eye wrappings.

Any of that sound like something you've encountered or heard of before?  The authorities are rather starved for information right now due to the nature of the crime. 

And even if she isn't able to be much help (or even if she is able to assist), Bernhard can always look at the images and descriptions later himself! And oh boy, is Seddi going to be curious to see what Bernhard thinks of this later...

[Lord Windos]

"So the issue is between the two Dewgong, and involves a missing oval. Perhaps you're putting some of the blame on your buddy, eh?"

Vernon hunkers down to draw in the sand too. "Is the oval an animal, such as a Pokemon? A vegetable? Or... a mineral?" Vernon clearly expects it to be this last one.

If it's an Animal, he'll try to narrow down if it's a missing child Pokemon, maybe playing 20 questions with typing.
Mineral, he'll list Evolution stones, gems, all the battle items he's ever heard of. He'll also enlist Chief's help because there might be something unique to Sutalorian Seel.

If he figures out what they're after, he'll begin trying to ascertain where it went off to.

The IH Dewgong shoots you a glare, thinking you were referring to them, while the OH one gives you a somewhat frantic wave over their metaphorical shoulder. On thin Ice with that, buddy...

Contrary to your expectations the IH Dewgong lets out a *Wark!* as soon as you say animal, slapping at the shape with one fine before rounding on their partner with no small amount of ire. The OH looks offended by this, but now that you're paying a bit more attention they appear a bit guilty as well?

Typing Twenty Questions: The animal in question shares the same Typing as the couple - Water/Ground. If you ask about their age, the OH Dewgong simply slaps the oval shape again as their answer, looking a tiny bit irritated with the lack of understanding but still patient with you....

On another note, what are you Pokemon doing right now, if they're still out?

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Zephy's response to Seddi's opening question:

'Hey, this is Muse! 'Erni is resting right now - he'll give you the deets later, if he wants! Don't really know what's been going on today - had a bit too much fun last night and was out 'til now, eh he... If it's important don't keep the deets from me now 0o0 !!! Oh, and if you want to chat I'm free right now 'til Erni wakes up after his nap!"

Seddi frowns, a little concerned about the mage and wondering why the mythical was hungover of all things, but types out a response to the little critter.  If Muse isn't worried about Bernhard, then won't be either, but he's not gonna mince words as he gets Muse up to speed.

You almost immediately get a response back, as simple but BIG:

"WHAT?!"

...Before a flood of text comes your way.

'Oh sugar honey ice tea with cookies under neat tiramisu! Wwwwwwwhy does this have to happen NOW of all times?!?!?! Give me EVERYTHING you can. I'm not big on magic, but if you got the designs I can give you my best guess on what the unholy fuck is going on!' 

Unfortunately for the both of you, trying to send direct pictures doesn't work - the Trail doesn't show up on electronic media, while trying to take a picture of The Circle or Pendant nearly causes your Dex to brick, Crude drawings of the later two, however, and the aforementioned descriptions do a serviceable job at getting the details across, however. Several minutes pass before you get a response, and the tone of it makes you think Muse is rather wary and unhappy with the conclusions she's drawn.

'....I can't say for certain unless I can get a good look at it myself, but these symbols and the effect it had on you....it smells of Faith based Magic. Or 'miracles' , if you want to get technical about it. Darkest kind too boot - indoctrination , conversion, and soul fuckery is something only the most Evil or twisted Legends or individual care to risk doing. The glowy stuff is probably 'bleed over' Faith - either it being casted on the poor people, or it literally dripping off someone saturated in it. Not too sure about the Pendant, but it looks like a spiritual thingy you humans like to wear to represent your Faith. Maybe it's involved in the 'miracles' there, maybe it is. It's DEFINATELY related to whoever did this, though - you don't leave stuff like that around willy nilly unless you're trying to send a message or if you have to. That person your Murkrow buddy saw was most likely the one to 'enact' these 'miracles' , given the times and deets you shared. Not sure if this was all set up in advance for them to trigger or if they did it one the spot, though - that's more a 'Erni question, sorry!."

'Oh, and those...bandage you have? I'd say you probably want to Burn them to be on the safe side, but given they appeared to you and what you said....they might be keyed to you in some way. Destroying them without 'Erni or I getting looksee at them might be....bad, to say the least. Spiritual stuff and miracles tend to leave their mark, and messing with it requires a delicate or precise touch most of the time. For now, try to avoid using them unless you have to, okay? They SOUND useful, but as they say - there is no such thing as free art supplies, and certainly not from such a shady source!'

Muse, it's bad.  I'm likely gonna need some magical assistance at some point, and Bernhard's my only contact in that field so far.  Some group or other magiced away five pokemon centers worth of people, pokemon, and medical supplies.  Just gone.  Nothing left.  All that's left in the building I checked is a magic circle that I can only assume was left as a trap to hypnotize anyone curious enough to investigate, and a pendant with an equally magical looking symbol on it that was probably used to set something up in advance.  City's on complete lockdown while the cops investigate.

You been around a few blocks in your time?  Maybe you might recognize some of the symbols or descriptions of one of the individuals responsible that I've obtained in my investigation.  This feels like dark magic of some kind disguising itself as something good and welcoming if it catches you unawares.

If Muse is willing to hear Seddi out on this, he'll provide her with a picture of the magic circle and a description of the effects he experienced, a picture of the pendant and the symbol on it, a description of the mysterious bandaged mage and the magic the Murkrow saw, a description of the eye wrappings that mysteriously appeared in his pocket, and a description of what the symbols he saw represent and mean as best as he could tell after putting on the eye wrappings.

Any of that sound like something you've encountered or heard of before?  The authorities are rather starved for information right now due to the nature of the crime. 

And even if she isn't able to be much help (or even if she is able to assist), Bernhard can always look at the images and descriptions later himself!  And oh boy, is Seddi going to be curious to see what Bernhard thinks of this later...

You almost immediately get a response back, as simple but BIG:

"WHAT?!"

...Before a flood of text comes your way.

'Oh sugar honey ice tea with cookies under neat tiramisu! Wwwwwwwhy does this have to happen NOW of all times?!?!?! Give me EVERYTHING you can. I'm not big on magic, but if you got the designs I can give you my best guess on what the unholy fuck is going on!' 

Unfortunately for the both of you, trying to send direct pictures doesn't work - the Trail doesn't show up on electronic media, while trying to take a picture of The Circle or Pendant nearly causes your Dex to brick, Crude drawings of the later two, however, and the aforementioned descriptions do a serviceable job at getting the details across, however. Several minutes pass before you get a response, and the tone of it makes you think Muse is rather wary and unhappy with the conclusions she's drawn.

'....I can't say for certain unless I can get a good look at it myself, but these symbols and the effect it had on you....it smells of Faith based Magic. Or 'miracles' , if you want to get technical about it. Darkest kind too boot - indoctrination , conversion, and soul fuckery is something only the most Evil or twisted Legends or individual care to risk doing. The glowy stuff is probably 'bleed over' Faith - either it being casted on the poor people, or it literally dripping off someone saturated in it. Not too sure about the Pendant, but it looks like a spiritual thingy you humans like to wear to represent your Faith. Maybe it's involved in the 'miracles' there, maybe it is. It's DEFINATELY related to whoever did this, though - you don't leave stuff like that around willy nilly unless you're trying to send a message or if you have to. That person your Murkrow buddy saw was most likely the one to 'enact' these 'miracles' , given the times and deets you shared. Not sure if this was all set up in advance for them to trigger or if they did it one the spot, though - that's more a 'Erni question, sorry!."

'Oh, and those...bandage you have? I'd say you probably want to Burn them to be on the safe side, but given they appeared to you and what you said....they might be keyed to you in some way. Destroying them without 'Erni or I getting looksee at them might be....bad, to say the least. Spiritual stuff and miracles tend to leave their mark, and messing with it requires a delicate or precise touch most of the time. For now, try to avoid using them unless you have to, okay? They SOUND useful, but as they say - there is no such thing as free art supplies, and certainly not from such a shady source!'

Well, that was Insight! Worrisome too, oh boy!

[Mikaruge108]

Spoiler

Darren chooses Scizor, Crustle, and Glomena.

Aaron gives you and your Bugs a sharp grin, holding a worn out Ultra Ball in hand.

"Going for you heavy hitters, eh? Good, 'cause you'll need them."

Then with a sharp *Snap!* he sends the Ball hurtling toward the arena, and a flash of light that rapidly expands out. Bigger, bigger, and bigger still the siloette grows, almost reaching the top of the ceiling, before the glare fades out, revealing Big Beaut : THE most Massive Scolipede you ever laid eyes upon. It panned it's long neck around, getting a feel for the arena it was sent into, before turning it's gaze upon you, which quickly turns near oppressive and dominating.

"Go get'em, my girl," your mentor simply says, and is answered with a thundering roar] as the ginormous insect readies to stomp all over your own!

Initiatives:

Currently, Glomena goes first, the Scizors, then Crustle, and lastly Big Beaut

Music: Shadow of the Colossus OST: A Violent Encounter

Test - Titanosect Triple Onslaught!

"Okay, let's do this, Crustle, Sand Attack followed by Rock Blast, but be careful of poisoning, Scizor, Quick Attack and Wing Attack, and be prepared to support Crustle, Glomena, Screech, Defense Curl, then Rollout."

Crustle

Sand Attack
Accuracy: Dex (3)+ Fight (4)+ Channel (4)- Actions (2)=9D6
Notes: Acc -1 for target

Rock Blast
Accuracy: Dex (3)+ Fight (4)+ Channel (4)- penalty (1)- actions(4)= 6D6
Damage: Strength (2) + STAB (1)+ Hard Stone (1)+ SE(1)+1= 6D6 (7D6 if using Crustle's Strength)
Notes: Successive Actions, Ranged

Conditional Order:
Take cover behind Scizor if a move with Poison CD or guaranteed Poisoning would be used on him (for simplicity's sake, this will be a standing conditional order until the end of the test or Scizor faints, whichever happens first).

Scizor

Quick Attack
Accuracy: Dex (3)+ Fight (3)+ Brawl (3)-Actions (2)=7D6
Damage: Strength (3) + Technician (1)+ 2= 6D6 (8D6 if using Scizor's strength)
Notes: Double Movement speed, Priority

Wing Attack
Accuracy: Dex (3)+Fight(3)+Brawl(3)-Actions(4)=5D6
Damage: Strength (3) + Technician (1)+SE(1)+2= 7D6 (9D6 if using Scizor's strength)
Notes: None

Conditional:
Fully prepared to pivot to intercepting poisoning moves directed at Crustle

Glomena

Screech
Accuracy: Tough (3)+ Fight (4)+ Channel (3)-Actions(2)= 8D6
Notes: Def-2, Sound Based

Defense Curl
Accuracy: Vitality (3)+ Fight(4)+Brawl (3)-Actions(4)=6D6
Notes: Def+1

Rollout
Accuracy: Dex(3)+ Fight(4)+Brawl(3)-Actions(6)=4D6
Damage: Strength (3)+ SE(1)+DC(1)+1= 6D6
Notes: Successive Actions, +1D6 to damage if Defense curl was used before it

[Lord Windos]

Oz was determined and panting a lot from going from place to place. She was nervous at first when preparing the first drinks, because of her lack of experience in such long while. But after getting used to the pace of the others medics, she begin to learn and get quicker and quicker, making drinks almost as quick in deliver them to the doctors. 

As she wiped the sweat, she indeed hear the commotion, and quick go there, seeing both the doctor and the trainer. She rush to them and then quick ask. "What happen doctor Peace?" Then she looks at the trainer and then tell him, trying to calm him down. "Sir, what is the medical treatment you need? And what you mean she will wither away?" Despite the situation, Oz try to act as professional, and do whatever she can do to help. In such situation, you cannot ask your patient to calm down. First you need to ask what is the problem, and how it can be helped. If you ask the patient to calmdown without trying to help, it will only make the patient more nervous, and less likely to help. Show you be there for them is a good start to help in the healing.

The Doc gives you an unimpressed side look, but the Trainer, eager for ANYONE that can actually help, quickly moves to you and cuts off any response, jabbering anxiously.

"My...my Juniper, Liligant....she got messed up bad by some...some brute's Garbordor! They...tried to rough me up, was angry about SOMETHING! She tried to defend me and got....got...mauled and Poisoned! Not...not the regular kind, but but but....the worst, I think...!"

Shit - sounds like a dire case. You need to see the Mon in question to actually make any real judgement and go about treating them, but taking them out of Ball Statsis might spell their doom if you can't act quickly. That, and doing anything with the Doc's permission could alienate you from him and the rest of the meddies, especially if you screw this up. What to do, what to do....

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

You almost immediately get a response back, as simple but BIG:

"WHAT?!"

...Before a flood of text comes your way.

'Oh sugar honey ice tea with cookies under neat tiramisu! Wwwwwwwhy does this have to happen NOW of all times?!?!?! Give me EVERYTHING you can. I'm not big on magic, but if you got the designs I can give you my best guess on what the unholy fuck is going on!' 

Unfortunately for the both of you, trying to send direct pictures doesn't work - the Trail doesn't show up on electronic media, while trying to take a picture of The Circle or Pendant nearly causes your Dex to brick, Crude drawings of the later two, however, and the aforementioned descriptions do a serviceable job at getting the details across, however. Several minutes pass before you get a response, and the tone of it makes you think Muse is rather wary and unhappy with the conclusions she's drawn.

'....I can't say for certain unless I can get a good look at it myself, but these symbols and the effect it had on you....it smells of Faith based Magic. Or 'miracles' , if you want to get technical about it. Darkest kind too boot - indoctrination , conversion, and soul fuckery is something only the most Evil or twisted Legends or individual care to risk doing. The glowy stuff is probably 'bleed over' Faith - either it being casted on the poor people, or it literally dripping off someone saturated in it. Not too sure about the Pendant, but it looks like a spiritual thingy you humans like to wear to represent your Faith. Maybe it's involved in the 'miracles' there, maybe it is. It's DEFINATELY related to whoever did this, though - you don't leave stuff like that around willy nilly unless you're trying to send a message or if you have to. That person your Murkrow buddy saw was most likely the one to 'enact' these 'miracles' , given the times and deets you shared. Not sure if this was all set up in advance for them to trigger or if they did it one the spot, though - that's more a 'Erni question, sorry!."

'Oh, and those...bandage you have? I'd say you probably want to Burn them to be on the safe side, but given they appeared to you and what you said....they might be keyed to you in some way. Destroying them without 'Erni or I getting looksee at them might be....bad, to say the least. Spiritual stuff and miracles tend to leave their mark, and messing with it requires a delicate or precise touch most of the time. For now, try to avoid using them unless you have to, okay? They SOUND useful, but as they say - there is no such thing as free art supplies, and certainly not from such a shady source!'

Well, that was Insight! Worrisome too, oh boy!

Seddi's very focused on this conversation as he continues typing away, a little frustrated that the magic is even able to interfere with unrelated technology.  This magic circle is surprisingly slippery despite being a stationary drawing...

Yup, that's about the reaction I expected.  Everyone's been saying that all afternoon.  I've asked the authorities to lock the affected Centers down extremely tightly until this magic is dispersed.  Don't need anyone wandering in there and getting nabbed as an afterthought.  I should be able to get you and Bernhard in to take a closer look at the magic though if you're so inclined, given I'm directly involved with the investigation and Bernhard's got a reputation reputation among the suits.

If you could do me a favor, ask Bernhard to check his messages when he's back in action.  I'm obviously a little out of my depth when it comes to magical mumbo jumbo, so additional more experienced eyes would definitely be appreciated.  That circle would have messed me up pretty badly if it weren't for Leaves counteracting the effect it had on me.  Still gave me one heck of a nosebleed even then.  Definitely wary about what that 'sightless sight' might do to me if I got a little too used to it.  My normal vision's still swimming a little after only wearing those bandages for a few minutes.  Gonna have a sit down and try to recover.

Heeding Muses's warning, Seddi will stow the bandages and the pendant in a separate pocket of his bag from the rest of his items for now.  He's not really injured enough to warrant distracting the doctors, but maybe he can find Oz around there somewhere.  See what she's up to, give her an update on the situation, maybe even give her a helping hand.  He's gonna need to fill some time until Bernhard wakes up, so might as well keep busy for now.

[Dragonstrike]

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Spoiler

Oh right... Bernhard knew he was forgetting something. Something that now comes back to bite him... We're getting to that right here and right now, taking the requirement to go over and respond to the no doubt numerous missed messages as a sort of excuse to remain laying down. Too exhausted to sit up straight to respond properly now.

And with that, Seddi will find a bench somewhere and send a very short and blunt text to Bernhard, asking the question that's been on his mind the entire investigation.  Time to stop beating around the bush and figure out what's going on with that mage. (of course, what Seddi doesn't know is that Bernhard is out cold at this current time)

Bernhard, did you hear about what happened this morning?

The response to that will be sent @everyone, aka into a group chat or similar. Just so they stop worry over him, if they happen to do so... That's something that he's not very used to (read: others worrying and fretting over him.)

Good evening and greetings there. I see you all have been...busy meanwhile, trying to reach out to me perhaps and mayhaps. Do excuse my absense and unresponsiveness please.

For what has happened that caused the whole city of Bahama go into a sudden lockdown... No, the reasons for that are beyond me as of currently . What I did catch it that some bad shenanigans concering one or two Pokemon Centers happened, before I got acquainted with some important figure whose daughter was in desperate need of my alchemistic skills. Had some teatime, went over the details, agreed to lend him my aid - Denying would be utterly heartless. Ended up encountering the MOST vile curse I have seen in long, and I DID see some bad curses already, truely so. 

The end result is an...experience that will haunt me for a while, me being extremely dained but accomplished. Just...tired. So very tired... Exhausted to the very core... Hardly able to hold myself together...

Seddi, do give your Iron Leaves my genuine thanks for the Soulaby Flowers they generate, for these are POTENT. I'll likely ask to gather some more at the soonest opportunity, but will think twice about processing them. 

Whatever has happened with the Centers... I am certain you all have gotten yourselves involved somehow already, for better or for worse.

I'm available for a bit now, before I'll need to continue wrapping up what I have started... But... So tired... *unreadable keysmashes for a row or so*

*Slight flashforward*

Bernhard gets a response from Seddi in the group chat at some point (presumably read after he's wrapped up everything else he needs to do with the Gleams?).

First of all, good to finally hear back from ya Bernhard.

A curse!?  Dagnabit.  Too much bad magic in this city right now if you ask me.  Glad those flowers proved helpful for you though.  I'll give Leaves your thanks once I'm done typing this message.  Definitely let us know if you need some more.  

If you're so exhausted that you can barely move, maybe Oz can mix somethin' up for ya.  She spent the entire afternoon making some kind of energizing thing for the docs at one the Centers.  Seemed to work quite well from what I saw.

If you want some more context about what happened at the Centers, check your message history or ask Muse.  I had a conversation with her about it while you were out.  Short story: there's magic involved, and this goes well beyond simple shenanigans.  I wish it was that simple.  It can wait if you're too tired to process a bunch of information, but I'd 'preciate some input from you on it if you have the time.

And finally addressed towards everyone (@Mikaruge108 @Spiritmon @Iron @Redstone) is a really brief question, both with recent events in mind and the revelation of Bernhard's exhaustion:

Given the recent events, should we reschedule tonight's meeting with the Professor?  I think telling y'all about our plans and goals can wait if everyone's busy or needs to wind down after these crazy developments.  Maybe tomorrow mornin'?  Schedulin' might be a tad tighter than it was before, but I think that can be squeezed in.

[Iron]

Vernon's Pokemon are in defense mode, but they've naturally relaxed a lot because it doesn't look like a fight is going to brew.

Actually, since the subject is a missing "item", Vernon decides to recall Munchlax. So now it's just Pwee being a living shield. (Water/Ground is even better for him than Water/Ice!)

Vernon chuckles. "I'm not dumb, I just like to be clear when I'm talking to someone who can't talk back. We're talking about an Egg! A Dewgong Egg! I said I'd help, and I will."

Vernon nudges Pwee to full alertness as he prepares what he'll say next. Looks a bit suspicious, after all...

"Did you happen to, er, misplace the egg near a Palossand lair? Because I fended one off while beachcombing just after I found... this."
Vernon brings out the blue brown wavy egg found by Munchlax and places it carefully in the sand. He's ready to defend the Egg should he be wrong and the Dewgong attack it, but his gut tells him he's right about this. His stance makes a clear implication that he isn't claiming ownership of the Egg if it turns out to be a misplaced Dewgong Egg.

"I've been taking good care of it, just as I would any lost and found child!"