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

[Iron]

Vernon has changed into a Hawaiin shirt he got from a surfer or surf shack, and his drink of choice is equally beach-worthy. Pwee is wearing a matching bandana, since no one makes extremely short Hawaiin shirts with six holes.

"Go have fun, Munchlax!" Remind me what other bear mons are at this place, is it all Munchlaxes? "But stay sober, that's an order. You're still little!" Munchlax can have a virgin drink, maybe something in a coconut shell which he can eat or play with when the drink is gone.

I love the idea of Pwee using Water Gun to sober people up. He's also Swallowing any leftover food (maybe netting him a Big or Fine meal when they're all added together?), which is a rarity because usually Munchlax is right there with him.

Vernon accepts the free drinks and distributes them evenly among the party, and takes the opportunity to get updates. "So what's the current status on all those quests you all went running off to do? How about everyone says their favorite little thing that happened today! Mine was Surfing with Pwee, I think I might be a little impressionable because I'm totally starting to get into surf culture now."

By the end of the night, Vernon has cut loose and instead of dancing on a table, he's dancing on Pwee's oversized lilypad while Pwee dances on a table.

[Mikaruge108]

Darren tells Aaron that he'll be meeting with some of the others at a place called Afterlife (no need to worry his mentor!) At the club he starts with some water and presumably after a bit of jeering from other patrons orders the Dread Dead Blaster. Consequences be darned, he doesn't take too well to that.

[Redstone]

Akamu's Pokemons' actions immediately catch his attention. He'd put down the backpack and ask the derg if she wanted to return to her ball for the time being. If she doesn't he would walk towards the counter and ask if they had earplugs, clarifying that they weren't for him.

The groovy creature will have his item taken for now and is then let loose on the dance floor to cause havoc. ''Make sure to watch out though. Wouldn't want to poke anyone just trying to enjoy themselves. Let me know if anything goes wrong and have fun!''

Turning back to the group it was time for Vernon's inquiry. ''Witnessing the true potential of a pseudo, it is truely a sight to behold. My little lady is still resting from her incredible feats during the bust today. I'll be happy to tell the full story, after all it leads into what I wanted to talk about with Seddi quite well. On that note we can begin at any time, I do have some curious stuff to show off.''

[Lord Windos]

@PhantomUnderYourDesk

(Apologies for the wait, but at long last here is the continuation of Bernard's and Zephy's heart to heart!)

OG Post

And so Bernhard, with the help of Zephy, makes it back to the living room, letting himself quite crudely and unrefinedly slump down on the sofa again. He sighs longly, covers his eyes and forehead with an arm once more, needing to catch up on breath for a bit. Because even with Puppeteering it was quite taxing to move around, and not going to speak about taking the stairs up and down to Saph's room!

*deep breath, gathering courage and trying to find the right words* "You see, I am honestly sorry for what I have tried to do to you, Zephy. ...No, do hear me out first. While I DO disapprove of you having flown around unattended(!) in this city, in hindsight it was partly my fault as well, because it...wasn't fair or sensitive of me to have tried to lock you in you PremierBall. Yes, even under the aspect that it has been a sudden reaction out of fear for you and meant as a safety measure to shield you from dear Morgana lashing out on you or to hinder you from attacking her again. All of that does not warrant my course of actions nor shall it excuse it in any way, no. I am very much aware that you absolutely despise being a prisoner in ANY way, even if it would be just for a short period of time and for a greater good of things, and I should have known better indeed..." They hesitate at first and just musters Zephy, but eventually reaches out to stroke through the white hair and neck ruff of the rodent artist that is their trusted partner with honest(!) affection(!!) and care(!!!), mixing in gentle headpats every now and then. For an indeterminable amount of time there's nothing but comfortable silence as Bernhard lets Zephy perch on their arm/shoulder, absentmindedly pets her fur + feathers and feeds her roasted almonds - which are her secret fave snackie, Bernhard will almost always carry a small amount of it around (but he'd never admit that those are especially for her, nope!) All while the oh-so-stoic Scimitar allows himself to display a soft and docile side to his longest and closest Pokemon-partner... Yes his bond with that whimsical and artsy Mythicmon came with the complete loss of Bern's former team of Pokemon built up during their early travels (most importantly, his partner Sirocc the Minun... May it rest(?) in much-deserved peace, until we may hopefully meet again...), but it also is thanks to Zephy that Bernhard is who and where he is now - a fact that they silently but greatly so treasures and won't forget. Ever.

Bernhard can only hope and guess whether Zephy holds him in similar high regards - but after what she has told before, he's positive that she indeed does, and that is a divine gift in and on itself. After all she's been his partner for what feels like ages. He's been her partner and wielder for these ages. It feels like she has been with him always and ever, she was there with him as he discovered his magical talents and kept climbing up the social ladder in Scimitar society. Likewise he was there as she slowly spread her wings again, getting used to freedom again after all this time of being sealed away; and when she presented a new artistic masterpiece after having poured countless amounts of time and energy into it.


After quite a long while during which nothing and everything has been said: "Please also do accept my sincere apologies. A gift to you." Bernhard shoves - and winces at the pain it triggers! - two pale-blue colored discs into Zephy's smol paws, suddenly visibly uncomfortable with his open display of feelings. "*cough* Here. For you. Found these in a TM Store yesterday night and bought them as sort of a...compensation for my unsolicited and indelicate behaviour to you... They will allow you to summon a raging hailstorm and cast a protective and magnificient auroa borealis on our side of the field... Truely a sight to behold, wouldn't you think? We can't test both just now, but I'm certain it will be a useful skill of yours on our journey ahead... *anticipated smile* I also ask for your aid on testing and practicing a new Spell with the help of these moves, if you permit... One that shall make those oppossing us falter and freeze in combat, and one that shall become just as useful during exploring of unknown territory. But that's a thing for another Day, perhaps and mayhaps."

"Well... Zephy, my trusted and treasured one..." He gently scratches her under her chin with one hand while putting the other on forehead, letting out a somewhat suffering sigh. - "Listen, I'd have to...lie to you if I were to say it was not quite the shock for me to realize that you have slipped my care. Double so as I unfortunately failed to retrieve you upon Morgana letting me go for the night. However, now to think back to it, for what has happened - you escaping the situation and avoiding Morgana all together - maybe, just maybe it has in the end been for the better; as we have gotten to spend some time to our personal liking that the other one of us would disapprove or only suffer through. You have gotten the chance to live out your freedom and express your artistic skills to your dear heart's content - ", and leaving him to pick up the shards and clean up any remains of her artistic chaos, but Bernhard abstains from saying that, " - while I have had the pleasure of teatime and a private talk with the very fine Fairy Queen in her precious gard- " *suddenly moves a hand to their lips, remembering Morgana's tender and no-hidden-strings(!)-nor-foul-fae-tricks(!!)-attached kiss~ gifted only to him~ and how he HAD THE GUTS to recriprocate(!!) and enjoy(!!!) it when he really should NOT play with fire like it is nothing, causing Bernhard to internally scream in agony and be very torn between wanting to forget it entirely and fondly remembering it - it also causes a - in Bern's terms - suprisingly VIVID blush to appear on their face, despite their best effort to fight it* "...In hindsight, yes, it much likely was for the best of BOTH of us that we ventured on a seperate path yesterday, uhm, evening... No, I would not want to force you being witness to...*coughs*...that upon you, no..." *looks to the side to avoid Zephy's gaze, still blushing, failing to hide a bashful but highly-flattered smile, and handgesture of waving it all off* "Let's not speak of it anymore, okay? OKAY, thank you. Some things are better left...unspoken, you see..." End of discussion, from Bernhard's side that is. Unless Zephy wants to rile up and embarass her destinied partner even more...? Heaven and Arceus forbid!

...However, now to think of it, what did Morgana say again? ...Giving her a Day and a Night and Bernhard shall receive...'it', right. Oh boi... How much of a smart idea it was to request 'it' in response to his fae fancy's generous offer Bernhard does not know, but he...cannot help to silently but eagerly anticipate receiving 'it', and he'll sure as heck make THE MOST of 'it' and savor 'it' greatly during the journey ahead. Least it'd be very rude towards a lady of Morgana's position at best and (in his books) borderline heretic towards the Scimitar society at worst not to. Bern simply hopes and prays that Zephy will take it at least somewhat well...

Also, 'ploys for many Magi'? *cue for an impercible but very suffering sigh* She left him guessing on what she means by that, naturally so. ...But, and Bernhard gotta give his most dear maiden of fairies and flowers ('You fool, stop calling her by any pet names, now will you!? You are not supposed to be fond of her!', he mentally scolded himself) that much, she was insightful enough to make sure he does not get caught in the crossfire or drama, and that is gratefully appreciated for he is busy enough already. Is that another subtle proof that Morgana does care for him like any...*winces*...beloved to one another, in her very own warped and far-from-the-ordinary - but at the same time genuine and real - way? Most likely it is, Bernhard's not quite certain what to make of that fact. It's weak moments like this where he loathes himself the most for unintentionally having gotten his hooks into her (yes Bernhard remembers that as clear as day).... But he does know that it irks him to be forcefully apart from the place he'd call 'home', least alone away from his comfy private quarters and treasured alchemistic lab.

What irks Bernhard even more is how he keeps putting up with her antics, continues to see her and everything. Being quite protective towards her. Ask him about it and he'll deny it all with all might though.

Dear heaven and hell, just thinking back of all the mixed signals and hints combined with her beguiling words, aromas and fae brews Morgana gave him this shared teatime causes Bernhard's head to spin, as used to it he may be by now. Waaay too many allusions that he didn't pick up right away and which now come back to bite(!) and embarrass(!!) him in their fullest. Like or mostly: "Let us enjoy the rest of our Tea Time, savor most the moment now we share, and - perhaps, maybe more - savor and enjoy a different kind of union most sweet, oh ho~" - her words, mind you! - that's enough to intensify his bashfulness greatly, as h...honored as he also feels.


...Enough of that, enough of letting her occupy his mind much more than he wants it to, sudden and forced change of topic, Q-U-I-C-K! Bernhard is way too tired and exhausted to deal with any of her tricks and shenangians now, he does not need the mental load of THAT now!

*musters Zephy again, trying hard to play it cool* "It was certainly nice and pleasant to see you having returned to my side in the end when it became morning of a new day. I have greatly appreciated it indeed... I did not manage to catch enough sleep over...worry for you, being all by yourself in the region's capital. But you have eventually returned to my side, I was eventually back at your side, as it should be. Nor fate nor the world could seperate us for long, my precious..." There's another long pause, as Bernhard just lets these words sink in and savor the reunion of kuudere Master Sky-Scimitar and whismsical artistic Mythicmon. "Your state wasn't...the most optimal and you have ruined one of my prefered sleepshirts with still wet paint and a fragrance of alcohol - Neither of that was of a too big matter however, as I managed to clean up both you as well as after you to a decent degree. I could clearly see you have...enjoyed yourself, which is pleasant to know."

He gives Zephy another fond headpat and ruffle - and a soft smile to boot, one that's only for her. One that is looking weirdly out of place on the otherwise deadpan expression of Bernhard, but one that is honest and genuine regardless. Blink once, blink twice, and it's gone without a trace.

Then, suddenly, Bernhard leans in clooose and gives Zephy a stern, half-lidded and quite piercing stare. "I...only and solely hope that you were behaving yourself  in your artistic craze? That you haven't gone overboard  in terms of intaking alcoholic drinks? I mean, behaving yourself as in it won't cause any, well, long-lasting issues for the both of us...? You do draw enough attention to yourself already simply by being you." *pauses, then much more quitely adds* " ...But I do appreciate that quirk of yours, as much hassle it at times may be to shield you from prying eyes. Always onward to the next stage, you and me are..."

You cute and normally mischievous mousey friend is briefly taken aback by your forcefulness, mouth closing as you cut them off. Her expression slowly evens out as you explain, crossing her arms and leveling you with an uncharacteristically serious glare.

"No, it doesn't. It's why I decided to have a night out on the town in the first place - I need the time and opportunity to unwind. So I wouldn't flip my lid and dunk you in lead-based paint you in front of all our new associates. You're lucky forbearance and 'live and let live' is much of a virtue for me as it is for you Bernard."

Despite their sternness your heartfelt carass does cause them to soften up a tad, melting into your touch with closed eyes and smiling ever so slightly. Your plying her favor with treats and scritches also does wonders in getting her to lighten back up. The melancholic mood you had, however brief, was noticed by the mused maestro, and she used her powers of puppeteering to capture your attention as she favored you a sad but determined smile.

"We'll get them back someday, Bern. I promised, and I am a woman of my word. Until then and after, I'll always have your back."

Somehow, she just knew what was on your mind, like always. Zephy was no Psychic, but she always had the uncanny ability to understand just about everyone around her in her own special way. Most chiefly of all you. It was not ALWAYS accurate, but more often than not she could hone in on unseen details and paint a picture of it clear to see. It complimented your own more narrow scope of vision and laser focus on what needed to be done plainly and obviously. She handled the broadstrokes and little details, and you handled the picture, big and small. Truly, there were seldom few duos better than you two.

Once, she was shy, meek, and painfully withdraw, out of touch with the world after so, so long. You, though, set her free, spread her wings, and taught her how to fly again. You helped reignite the passion she had in life, her love of the arts, and how to be herself again. For that and much, much more she would be forever grateful.

Such was it, such as it is, and such as it will be. Together, with you, her one true Partner in all the walks of life.

Zephy startles as you briefly wrench free of her control, and her expression turns cross again as she got ready to scold you for the overexertion. Until she felt the TMs in her paws, causing her to look down at them and back to you in plain surprise. Her eye grew wide as you spoke, a smile break out as she cradled the Ice blue discs to her chest.

"Oh Berni...you silly, serious, thoughtless, overthinking man."

She hovers closer to your face before giving it a nuzzle, sending tingles down your spine as the restrained energy and emotion that gesture held.

"You didn't need to ply me with mystics and new Icy colours to play with....though I most appreciate it. Mmmn....no, I'm just happy you care so much and think so greatly of me. *Giggles* Well, when you don't let your stuffiness, paranoia, and worries Growlithe you down, but you wouldn't be half as Charming without lil' flaws like that. I'm more than happy you test your spells anytime - well, maybe not while I'm - or we're -in the middle of an art project, but you get the point!"

While you two probably could've ended things here on a high note, successfully buoying each other spirits once more, you decision to circle back around to your feelings on her 'night out' banked those cozy feelings for the time. The artistic whimsy floated back and frown as you spoke at length about it and the undertext thereof. Said frown deepens as you wax lyrical about them, rolling her eyes and huffing but still saying nothing. Ugh . Why couldn't her Partner have better taste in women than a twisted, borderline monstrosity like them ?

While thinking of your most Special friend you could almost her her tinkling laughter and feel her gentle, nearly maddening featherlight touch on your chin, and the memory of the ____ you two share was still fresh and bold the moment it was made. Morgana was truly a challenge to handle, let alone hold any enduring relationship, and she never ceased to be unpredictable or was without hazard to deal with. Still. Still...it was worth it, you think. Worth all the trouble, all the ups and downs, all the whimsical desires, sudden dangers, and  ever playful moods, and all the mixed up feelings you still hold for hold. Worth it all....to be together.

Morgana was Morgana, and Morgana was Morgana. Somehow, that suited you just fine - and the very same could be said of her with you, you feel.

Best remain on your toes, though, or she'll sweep you up and carry you off, dancing through the night and Fae again.

...And perhaps you shouldn't dwell on her too much either, least you end up bewitching yourself without her direct involvement, no doubt to her great amusement and delight! Unless this that is all her plan to begin with? Or, dare you think, more? Oh dear....why did you ever entertain her fancies again...?

From your Bond you could sense the growing impatience and irritation Zephy had as you were daydreaming about Morgana so blatantly in front of HER, and your abrupt diversion to other topics didn't spare you a near withering glare and another huff as she shook her head and covered her eyes.

"Oh by the Primary Colours your hopeless, Bernard. Most people with good sense run for the hills once they escape a tigress stalking them, not pick it up by their paw and dance dance dance. Ugh. What are we going to do with you...?"

'We' meaning her and Acrowls, who was also very much in the 'What the Hell?!' camp about your relationship with the most flowery and fae of ladies. To say things turn awkward whenever she becomes a topic of interest between you two is an understatement.

Mercifully, your other whimsical Partner lets you off the hook with only that, though that may be in part due to her cringing and looking away as you laid out her own recent excesses, rubbing the back of her head and giggling bashfully.

"Ehehehe....in my defense I didn't expect the drink I had to clear my clock like a Fire Blast to the face...? *Hangs head* Urgh. I don't even remember what I did afterwards! What's the fun in getting drunk if you don't even remember half the funny things you did?! *Sighs* Hopefully I didnt make too much mischief for my own good - or at least the kind everyone could enjoy..."

Oh the irony.

She grumps as you headpat her, but she is soon giggling and smiling as you continue to coax out the best and brighten out of her. Your whispered but firm and foreboding warning does cause her to freeze for a moment, before once more she rubs her head and looks away.

"Yeah....I hope so too, 'Erni.'Last thing we need is another 'Fresco Frenzy' , eh he he... "

Your last words brings a bright, warm smile to Zephy face, her drawing close to give you a hug around the neck and chest.

"And I ever enjoy your own intricacies and ways, no matter how much of a fuddy duddy or overly aloof wizard you act around others. ....We'll make a performance that shines like the stars..."

And with that, I leave this scene in your hands, Phantom.

[Lord Windos]

Vernon has changed into a Hawaiin shirt he got from a surfer or surf shack, and his drink of choice is equally beach-worthy. Pwee is wearing a matching bandana, since no one makes extremely short Hawaiin shirts with six holes.

"Go have fun, Munchlax!" Remind me what other bear mons are at this place, is it all Munchlaxes? "But stay sober, that's an order. You're still little!" Munchlax can have a virgin drink, maybe something in a coconut shell which he can eat or play with when the drink is gone.

I love the idea of Pwee using Water Gun to sober people up. He's also Swallowing any leftover food (maybe netting him a Big or Fine meal when they're all added together?), which is a rarity because usually Munchlax is right there with him.

Vernon accepts the free drinks and distributes them evenly among the party, and takes the opportunity to get updates. "So what's the current status on all those quests you all went running off to do? How about everyone says their favorite little thing that happened today! Mine was Surfing with Pwee, I think I might be a little impressionable because I'm totally starting to get into surf culture now."

By the end of the night, Vernon has cut loose and instead of dancing on a table, he's dancing on Pwee's oversized lilypad while Pwee dances on a table.

Your attire gets an eyeroll from the punkish bartender, as if she couldn't believe how stereotypically 'Footy' you were being. If you're going to be cliche at least match the theme of the place you were in, seesh!

Considering that your hungry lil' bear eventually will get Immunity once they all grow up and the already robust nature of their species, the likelihood of them getting inebriated was close to zero even if they had a few mixers or straight liquor. Still, they gave you a dutiful salute before waddling away. If you're wondering, their are Bear Mons of all kinds here. Most of them were either Ursaring or Bearartic (Scary and Chill Out embodied, respectively), but you do see a couple of Pangoro, a single Bewear watching some of the younger clubbers, and even some odd fire maned, black, white, and brick colored bear that was leaning against a wall and keeping watch over some Biker types.

Sure, why not! Plenty of people would want to feed such a curious and helpful little ducky, and all the leftover meals they get from the people they 'help' sober up and leave are a nice bonus to his temp job! Big Meal Get! Note down the buff!

Reminder: you are allowed to Order one of the Special Drinks, though do be aware of their drawbacks and their Cost! If not, their are a few dance floors for Vern to boogy out on with your Overgrown duckweed to show your Moves too.

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

He would indeed have the time to treat Iron Leaves, though you note she's a bit touch shy about as you apply the Full Heal. From your Bond with her, you sense she's unused to others actually taking care of her like that. Considering her immense Healing capability and innate regeneration factor, this isn't that much of a surprise now that you think about it.  You can also tell she's more quiet than usual - whether that be from thinking about things or from wearing herself early for your shake is up in the air.

As for the Strength Sap Velzuna volunteers, surprisingly. Then you seem him studying and sizing up your hydroponic horsy and realize he's using this opportunity to 'read up' on another 'rival of the blade' and it all clicks into place. Oh you battle and slice hungry fishy...

(...)

Once you wrapped things up with Fernnigan and Oz - and were subsequently shooed out of the medical area by Dr. Peace once he came back to check on things - you go over and see if Dodger could join you to kick back and unwind at The Afterlife. Unfortunately that would not be the case, as he decided to pull in some 'double duty' to help get this mess sorted out ASAP , get everyone were they needs to be, and give the police force some much needed relief and moral boost (whenever he isn't laying into them for bad behavior, that is).

"Sorry 'bout that, mate, but it wouldn't be very dandy of me to leave things as they are. *Smiles* Don't let it put a damper on your spirits, though - here."

He hands you a card with what you later learn to be one of his membership card for the Afterlife's more high bar cliental, giving you a finger gun afterwards.

"Use this to by yourself a real good drink on me, and perhaps some other service that neon tech shin-dig offers. *Shrugs* I'd recommend using it to track down some leads on the helpers you want for our other big ol' disaster waiting in the wings or scrounge out some Bounty Hunter work or Trainer Requests to put some Poke in your pocket and rep on your name to make your life smooth as me, heh. You do you, though. And remember, have fun! Just 'cause the city is going to a Beliaddon's Inferno doesn't mean you got to overstress about it - you did what you could today, and I'd say its time for you to take a nice slice of comfort pie and party wine as your reward. Now go on and have a groovy time!"

After that he gives you the deets on where the night club/dive is and shoos you off with a grin and fond wave farewell before he gets right back to work. In a way he reminds you of a certain friend of yours - always eager, and always willing to put in the extra work to help.

You and everyone else meet up at the Afterlife - you got there last, but everyone else was held up outside by the Bouncer Ursaring and what looked to be his Bearartic groupie (who was shooting him moony eyes he was trying his best to ignore) until you flashed the membership card and explained things - and in everyone was. Things were just as wild and punk as usual here, though a few activities and the general low level shadiness and mercenary air this place had might raise an eyebrow to your Ace Trainer sensibilities. The music was different this time, however - Dark Disco

"Oi, you there!"

You turn towards the bar, and behind it see a punk-ish middle aged woman wearing rockerboy get up with a mohawk that was somehow glowing neon pink giving you a mildly reproachful look.

"Who invited you here? A 'Dea Day cowboy, a Sinnish monk and Bug boy, and a true blue Lola? *Shakes head* If this is some kind of set up for some joke, I kindly ask you all to fuck off with that. Now start talking, 'fore I get the Bears to maul 'n haul your asses out of here."

Once you explain things (I'll leave that to you to RP out, mates!), you're left alone with a huff, free to mingle and party as you please. You also are told about the Weekly Special Drinks, of which the details are down below.

Special Drink List

Upon inquiring, you get the following choices of Special Drinks to Choose From (All Cost $5000 Poke [Except ONE Drink...], can't stack with themselves but can with the others; Dodger is paying for your First Drink, but no other!) :

Fairy King's Retort - A Special Coffee mixer with High Quality Moo-Moo Deluxe Cream and Sweet Colber and Roseli Berry Liquor. "Make you feel as if you're the Fairy King Himself, from Sweet Beginning to a Bitter End!" While Under Effects - + 1 DEX and INS, + 2 Lore, + 2 Empathy and Much Better Friendship Rolls and Bonding for 4 Encounters ; Hangover Effect: Social Rolls Worsened, Become 'Frosty' (Emotionally deaded, Crueler Decisions Enforced) Bonding Greatly Hindered for 4 Encounters; and even better version of this Drink can be bought for $10k with Extra Effects, and  Dodger WILL buy this for you, but in exchange you forfeit any Rewards you could get from the Battle with him Tomorrow 

Black Flame Kumbaya - A Bulk and Pinap Berry cocktail (your choice of mixer) that has Fire and Dark Gem dust sprinkled in before it's set alight! "Black Flames that's warm you up and make you cozy, casting all doubts into the abyss!" + 1 SPE and VIT, + 2 to Performance  and Channel (Shared with Mons), Better Diplomacy and Repair (Any) Rolls for 2 - 4 Encounters; Hangover Effect: One Forced Angry Encounter and - 2 INS and Alert, Fire and Ghost Pokemon will mess with you for 2-4 Encounters

Dread Dead Blaster - She won't tell you what in it, but the sheer strong stench of alcohol and Ghostly/Psychic energy tells you it's hella potent. "I drink that'll make you feel like a King of Death, like ol' dusty Dread Dead and take you places, before and after the hangover, heh!" Positive Effects: + 1 Success to All Rolls (PC and Mons), and Double Successes of All Rolls Made by PC and their Pokemon for 2 Encounters, better Fortune Rolls! ; Hangover Effect: Become Blackout Drunk for those same 2 Encounters, and suffer - 1 Success (All) , 1/2 Successes , and Worse Fortune Rolls for 1 Encounter afterwards.

Law and Order Shakedown - A single-malt whisky made in Galar, made from Moon Blessed Peat Block important from Sinnoh, served with Ground Gem Infused Nevermelt Ice Globe. "Want something that makes you feel like the beat cop and general Law and Order 'bout to ruin a whole Team's day? Bottoms up then!" Positve Effect: Gain Justified (Base Pokerole Ability) for you and all your Pokemon, Doing Police/Bounty Hunter Type Work is Improved, Better Investigation and Training Rolls for 2-4 Encounters; Hangover: Gain Truant for you and your Pokemon in Battles and Social Interactions , become a Grizzled and Confused Detective force to take on at least one really odd Case for 2-4 Encounters.

Queedom's Uncle Robert - A spin on the Aunt Roberta mixed drink recipe made with Vespiqueen Honey and what she claims is a few drops of Beliaddon blood, giving you a smoky blood ruby red drink that literally gives off steam and ominous vibes... " Looking for a killer drink, a real devil's brew? Have a sip of Queendom Killer's favorite drink!" Positive Effect: For 1 Non-Super Boss or PD Encounter (Your Choice on the Day the Drink is Drunk), everything shall go your way; in a Super Boss or PD Encounter you and your Pokemon ignore their PDs and your Moves/Tactics are More Effective against them and have a 3D6 Chance to Flinch; Negative Effect: For 2 Non-Super Boss or PD Encounter, the world will be your enemy (Random Day(s) ); in Super Boss and PD Encounters you have severe disadvantage against them.

Redoer's Remorse - A bloody marry styled drink, made with a Tamato and Cherry  Berry juice slurry and served with a spring of Whimsicott grown celery. "Something to take you back to better times and try to clear away nasty hangovers, just like Shiva the Redoer..." Positive Effect: Relieve the Best Moment of your Life (Special Encounter, ???), Much Bettering Crafting and Nature Rolls for 1 Encounter; Negative Effect: Relive the Worst Moment of your Life (Special Encounter, ???), You will be Unable to Catch Pokemon or Do Pokemon Battles for 1 Encounter

Savior's Redoubt - Cinamon spiced Chople Berry Stellar Rum and fortified Vanilla Payapa flavored Mega Coke, served in Metal Coat made glass. "A drink to honor the fellow that put Sutalor on the map and won it all, Savoir and Acrowls be Praised, heh ha!"  Positive Effect: + 1 to ALL (Attributes, Skills, Specialties, Move Power, Chance Effects, etc.) , Better Encounters for 1 Day; Negative Effect: - 1 to ALL, Worse Encounters for 1 Day. Drink costs $10k Poke - Dodger WILL buy this for you, but in exchange you forfeit any Rewards you could get from the Battle with him Tomorrow) . You also get to keep the Metal Coat Cup (Acts like the Held Item version, makes Steel Pokemon happier when drinking from it) too.

Seddi's a little disappointed that Dodger won't be joining them, but he gets it.  Somebody's gotta keep the coppers straight.

Nothing more to add here besides making sure Dodger and the cops are updated on the situation with Fernnigan and what Akamu's reported so far.  "Don't think it should take priority over this mess, but it's still concernin'.  I know I'm gonna be keepin' an eye out, even if only for my own safety."

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The bartender eying him and the rest of their merry little band as if they're the start of a bar joke gets a chuckle out of Seddi as he pulls out the member ship card and sits at the bar.  "Been workin' with Dodger recently.  He's a little tied up with the business that happened earlier today and couldn't make it tonight, so he's lettin' me borrow this.  Said I could bring some friends along too.  Think we all need a break after that madness.  He also told me I might be able to find some information here too.  Lookin' for some pokemon that know particular kinds of moves."

After looking over the drinks, Seddi will settle on ordering a Fairy King's Retort.  For some reason, he's got a good feeling about that drink...plus, he's got a perfectly good freshly caught pokemon that he still needs to do a little bonding with!

Darren tells Aaron that he'll be meeting with some of the others at a place called Afterlife (no need to worry his mentor!) At the club he starts with some water and presumably after a bit of jeering from other patrons orders the Dread Dead Blaster. Consequences be darned, he doesn't take too well to that.

The jeering getting Darren to change what kind of beverage he's ordering does not go unnoticed by Seddi.  He holds a hand out to get Darren to pause that order.  Even just looking at the menu, Seddi can see that drink is potent stuff.  "Hold on there pardner.  Don't do anythin' rash just yet."

Seddi will sternly look over at one of the jeerers (provided they're a patron and not the bartender).  "Oi.  Let my pardner order what he wants to order in peace.  Or you'll need to deal with me and the Pseudo Legendary I have on hand."

And if they think he's bluffing that he has a Pseudo, Seddi will just casually let Goodra slip out of his pokeball.  "Last warnin'.  Go back to mindin' your own business, or we're gonna be takin' this to that battlefield over yonder if you insist on continuin'.  Trust me, this ain't a Goodra y'all are gonna want to mess with."

He'll turn back to Darren.  "Don't forget we've got a meetin' with the Professor tomorrow.  Try not to end up hungover if you can avoid it.  If you really are goin' to order somethin' stronger, I would recommend orderin' somethin' else.  Or take one of the drinks Vernon's sharin'.  I, for one, don't advise lookin' a gift horse in the mouth."

Says the guy who was loaned a membership card, though the advice should still be sound.

Vernon accepts the free drinks and distributes them evenly among the party, and takes the opportunity to get updates. "So what's the current status on all those quests you all went running off to do? How about everyone says their favorite little thing that happened today! Mine was Surfing with Pwee, I think I might be a little impressionable because I'm totally starting to get into surf culture now."

Akamu's Pokemons' actions immediately catch his attention. He'd put down the backpack and ask the derg if she wanted to return to her ball for the time being. If she doesn't he would walk towards the counter and ask if they had earplugs, clarifying that they weren't for him.

The groovy creature will have his item taken for now and is then let loose on the dance floor to cause havoc. ''Make sure to watch out though. Wouldn't want to poke anyone just trying to enjoy themselves. Let me know if anything goes wrong and have fun!''

Turning back to the group it was time for Vernon's inquiry. ''Witnessing the true potential of a pseudo, it is truely a sight to behold. My little lady is still resting from her incredible feats during the bust today. I'll be happy to tell the full story, after all it leads into what I wanted to talk about with Seddi quite well. On that note we can begin at any time, I do have some curious stuff to show off.''

Seddi leans on the counter as he continues glancing around the bar, watching for potential trouble as he makes casual conversation.  "I definitely want to hear the full story.  You were asked to tackle a few ruffians if I remember rightly.  From what I've gathered, those hooligans have been causing a lot of trouble lately.  Sounded like you took some of my advice in dealing with them, but how'd it go?  I can't imagine this group is very honorable, given what I've heard about them so far."

As for Vernon's inquiries, Seddi frowns at first.  "'Fraid my little 'side quest' isn't over yet.  Seems what happened is likely bigger than what anyone was expectin'.  I need to talk with Bernhard about it tomorrow."  Favorite thing that happened today though?  "Met a nice fellow and an Espeon while I was on the job.  The Espeon was even telepathic to boot, if you can believe that.  Gave me a hand, and just about saved the investigation from bein' a flop. Would have probably taken a lot longer to reach the conclusions we did if they hadn't been around to help."

[Mikaruge108]

He'll turn back to Darren. "Don't forget we've got a meetin' with the Professor tomorrow. Try not to end up hungover if you can avoid it. If you really are goin' to order somethin' stronger, I would recommend orderin' somethin' else. Or take one of the drinks Vernon's sharin'. I, for one, don't advise lookin' a gift horse in the mouth."

Darren heeds Seddi's advice and sticks to the soft drinks.

[Redstone]

Seddi leans on the counter as he continues glancing around the bar, watching for potential trouble as he makes casual conversation.  "I definitely want to hear the full story.  You were asked to tackle a few ruffians if I remember rightly.  From what I've gathered, those hooligans have been causing a lot of trouble lately.  Sounded like you took some of my advice in dealing with them, but how'd it go?  I can't imagine this group is very honorable, given what I've heard about them so far."

Grabbing a regular drink he sits down next to Seddi at the counter.

''It goes way back. In the morning today I saved a girl who got harrassed by two of their goons. When the big news hit I was offered to take care of exactly that gang in a place called Dusk Gloom Park. What a coincidence wasn't it. When stealth didn't end up working I ended up using rushdown scare tactics, unfortunatly it got a little more violent then expected.''

He glances to his backpack.   ''She was taking these guys out faster then I've ever seen her move before. Might have gone overboard but it sure did work in motivating them to leave.''  He sighs.

''After the boss goon fled with the rest I found this in the mess they left. No clue how a steet goon would even think about getting this.'' He points to the katana at his side next to the finshing rod. ''Maybe someone will know how to translate the markings on it tomorrow.''

''After a quick heal I initially returned to test one of the curious items I found in their stuff. The wild pokemon I ended up finding was unlike anything natural here, and really dang strong to boot. Now check THIS out!''

He would show Seddi the garbage data about the Pokemon in his Dex/Its ultra ball.

Type: D*&% / |)7@8o^
HP: ???
STR: 3? out of ???
DEX: 2? out of ???
INS and VIT: 3? out of ???
Moves: Crunch, Crush Claw, INFERNO, Feint Attack, Dragon Rage, *^#%)!?>+ 
Learnset: ERROR
Ability: ERROR
Traits: Pain_value(n)=+(n)Accuracy_Moves ? , Damage+3->Moves? , #$%^&* , THREAT LEVEL *&%^$# ???
Happiness: 2?
Loyalty: 1?
Disobedience: 3 - ???

''Now what shall we do about this thing? I've never seen that happen before.''

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Upon inquiring, you get the following choices of Special Drinks to Choose From (All Cost $5000 Poke [Except ONE Drink...], can't stack with themselves but can with the others; Dodger is paying for your First Drink, but no other!) :

Fairy King's Retort - A Special Coffee mixer with High Quality Moo-Moo Deluxe Cream and Sweet Colber and Roseli Berry Liquor. "Make you feel as if you're the Fairy King Himself, from Sweet Beginning to a Bitter End!" While Under Effects - + 1 DEX and INS, + 2 Lore, + 2 Empathy and Much Better Friendship Rolls and Bonding for 4 Encounters ; Hangover Effect: Social Rolls Worsened, Become 'Frosty' (Emotionally deaded, Crueler Decisions Enforced) Bonding Greatly Hindered for 4 Encounters; and even better version of this Drink can be bought for $10k with Extra Effects, and  Dodger WILL buy this for you, but in exchange you forfeit any Rewards you could get from the Battle with him Tomorrow 

Seddi's a little disappointed that Dodger won't be joining them, but he gets it.  Somebody's gotta keep the coppers straight.

Nothing more to add here besides making sure Dodger and the cops are updated on the situation with Fernnigan and what Akamu's reported so far.  "Don't think it should take priority over this mess, but it's still concernin'.  I know I'm gonna be keepin' an eye out, even if only for my own safety."

-----------

The bartender eying him and the rest of their merry little band as if they're the start of a bar joke gets a chuckle out of Seddi as he pulls out the member ship card and sits at the bar.  "Been workin' with Dodger recently.  He's a little tied up with the business that happened earlier today and couldn't make it tonight, so he's lettin' me borrow this.  Said I could bring some friends along too.  Think we all need a break after that madness.  He also told me I might be able to find some information here too.  Lookin' for some pokemon that know particular kinds of moves."

After looking over the drinks, Seddi will settle on ordering a Fairy King's Retort.  For some reason, he's got a good feeling about that drink...plus, he's got a perfectly good freshly caught pokemon that he still needs to do a little bonding with!

Darren tells Aaron that he'll be meeting with some of the others at a place called Afterlife (no need to worry his mentor!) At the club he starts with some water and presumably after a bit of jeering from other patrons orders the Dread Dead Blaster. Consequences be darned, he doesn't take too well to that.

The jeering getting Darren to change what kind of beverage he's ordering does not go unnoticed by Seddi.  He holds a hand out to get Darren to pause that order.  Even just looking at the menu, Seddi can see that drink is potent stuff.  "Hold on there pardner.  Don't do anythin' rash just yet."

Seddi will sternly look over at one of the jeerers (provided they're a patron and not the bartender).  "Oi.  Let my pardner order what he wants to order in peace.  Or you'll need to deal with me and the Pseudo Legendary I have on hand."

And if they think he's bluffing that he has a Pseudo, Seddi will just casually let Goodra slip out of his pokeball.  "Last warnin'.  Go back to mindin' your own business, or we're gonna be takin' this to that battlefield over yonder if you insist on continuin'.  Trust me, this ain't a Goodra y'all are gonna want to mess with."

He'll turn back to Darren.  "Don't forget we've got a meetin' with the Professor tomorrow.  Try not to end up hungover if you can avoid it.  If you really are goin' to order somethin' stronger, I would recommend orderin' somethin' else.  Or take one of the drinks Vernon's sharin'.  I, for one, don't advise lookin' a gift horse in the mouth."

Says the guy who was loaned a membership card, though the advice should still be sound.

Vernon accepts the free drinks and distributes them evenly among the party, and takes the opportunity to get updates. "So what's the current status on all those quests you all went running off to do? How about everyone says their favorite little thing that happened today! Mine was Surfing with Pwee, I think I might be a little impressionable because I'm totally starting to get into surf culture now."

Akamu's Pokemons' actions immediately catch his attention. He'd put down the backpack and ask the derg if she wanted to return to her ball for the time being. If she doesn't he would walk towards the counter and ask if they had earplugs, clarifying that they weren't for him.

The groovy creature will have his item taken for now and is then let loose on the dance floor to cause havoc. ''Make sure to watch out though. Wouldn't want to poke anyone just trying to enjoy themselves. Let me know if anything goes wrong and have fun!''

Turning back to the group it was time for Vernon's inquiry. ''Witnessing the true potential of a pseudo, it is truely a sight to behold. My little lady is still resting from her incredible feats during the bust today. I'll be happy to tell the full story, after all it leads into what I wanted to talk about with Seddi quite well. On that note we can begin at any time, I do have some curious stuff to show off.''

Seddi leans on the counter as he continues glancing around the bar, watching for potential trouble as he makes casual conversation.  "I definitely want to hear the full story.  You were asked to tackle a few ruffians if I remember rightly.  From what I've gathered, those hooligans have been causing a lot of trouble lately.  Sounded like you took some of my advice in dealing with them, but how'd it go?  I can't imagine this group is very honorable, given what I've heard about them so far."

As for Vernon's inquiries, Seddi frowns at first.  "'Fraid my little 'side quest' isn't over yet.  Seems what happened is likely bigger than what anyone was expectin'.  I need to talk with Bernhard about it tomorrow."  Favorite thing that happened today though?  "Met a nice fellow and an Espeon while I was on the job.  The Espeon was even telepathic to boot, if you can believe that.  Gave me a hand, and just about saved the investigation from bein' a flop.  Would have probably taken a lot longer to reach the conclusions we did if they hadn't been around to help."

The bartender plucks the membership card out of your hand and studies it, before biting back what sounded like a cross between a sign and groan and handing it back. "You're one of Dandy Man's possy? *Shakes head* Should've known better. You're exactly the sort of folk  he loves hanging with. *Huffs* Can't ever say he's boring, though - I wonder colors you'll end up flying 'fore the night is out, Dea Cowboy."

Your request for information gets a raised eyebrow as the bartender goes back to cleaning some glasses.

"Hmm....what kind? *Listens further* Is it about a specific Mon - an owned or notorious one - or you wanting to know if what you're looking for is on the market? Either or, the Afterlife can provide the details, maybe even get one for you....for the right price, that is ."

The ordering of Fairy King's Retort causes both her eyebrows to shot up to her garish hairline and to lean back, as if she couldn't believe it. Several patrons also pause and give you looks, some surprise, others curious, and a few less than friendly or happy.

" Fairy King's Retort ? *Shakes head* You sure like to stand out, eh? Nobody has ordered this drink before....Ol' Oberon isn't exactly the most well beloved here. Not after all his threats, grandstanding, and getting half the civilized world to hate our guts on 'principle' , bah . Mostly put the drink on there to round out the list, 'cause you can't have a line of Cheshire's Heroes without including the most famous and notorious one aside from the Savoir - praise be his name. "

She shakes her head, and gives you a surprisingly cocky smile.

"You're the customer, though, and you know what you want. *Chuckles* 'Til you're too drunk to tell the difference between a Pokeball, Voltorb, and Jigglypuff, anyway. One Fairy King's Retort , coming right up - Extra Special version, for a daring one like you." 

It takes a few minutes, during which you felt what amount to a curious 'Hmm?' from your Bond with Iron Leaves as they 'analyzed' what the bartender was doing - getting out special ingrediants you couldn't see, muttering some words under her breath, and using what looked to be a shaker that was inscribed with Old Unown magic runes with great care and specificity - , but the Special Drink was made and done. She reached up from under the bar and pulled out what appeared to be a rose pink coloured glass chalice studded with button shaped pink and black gems around the lip and the flat, circular base depicting what looked like a constellation of sorts. With one last firm shake the bartender uncaps the Special brew made and poured it right into the glass, which caused it to light up - not enough to obscure the drink itself, but more than enough to draw your gaze.

"The Fairy King's Retort . It'll make you feel like as if you're the Fairy King himself, from Sweet Beginnings to Bitter Ends."

For all the flair and ceremony around the drink, it was.....plain looking. Cream white and slightly pink top, a smooth brown coffee lower half that made a gradient with the pitch black bottom, and swirls of the cream and coffee liquor dancing around the 'middle' of it all. Picking it up and tilting it around didn't disturb the overall image much - though the glass did brighten at your touch and the swirling stilled.

[ANALYZING....PARTIAL RESULTS ATTAINED: This Drink is Highly Anomalous, Filled with Magic and Strange Energies. It's Composition and Ethereal Readings Points to it being Safe to Drink - If Having Unknown Yet Specific Effects on You.]
[CAUTION, CONCERN: Are You Certain You Wish to Drink This? I Do Not Know If I Can Counter-Act Any Deleterious Influences of It, Unlike with The Circle. If You Still Do, Proceed With Utmost Caution and Moderation.]

Iron Leaves chimes up from your Bond, sound both curious and worried about the FKR before you. Still, you Ordered the Drink, so you were going to, well, drink it. Only question was, now or later?

---

Initially you were blown off by the hecklers, not believing a 'overdressed play-acting tough Footer' , not believing you for a second. One of them even goes so far as to Taunt you about it. "Yeah? Then why don't ya bring out that big gun of yours, ya stiff? *Snorts* That right, you cant't, you pretentious Dea Day dandy. *Points at you* How about you just leave and let real customers have their drinks - "

Then you Summoned Goodra, who immediately caused the entire club to go quiet for a moment as they stretched and let out a cute little yawn. It then looked at the now far from certain grisly merc looking fellow and gave them a bright smile and wave~ Their ever present aura of approachability and Friendliness is still clear and strong as ever, but so too is the sheer Power they casually displayed.

"*Slowly lowers finger*....Like you, and I call it for the night. I...think I had too much, and need to cool off."

The guy then proceeds to pay his tab off and slink off, going not too fast as to invite himself up to getting heckled himself but Swift enough to make a statement, earning a snort from the bartender, who looked like they were barely containing their laughter. Your friend-shaped Dragon waves them farewell, wishing them a good night and safe trip home! Soon after the music starts playing again and the punkish, devil-may-care and gritty atmosphere resumes, though it was clear you and your group were now the center of attention.

During all this you pick up that several people here were now more Interested in you than ever, some of them Tough Looking Trainers eyeing up that Dragon with various looks curiosity, greed, or battle hunger.

---

[Post about Akamu's New Pokemon will be replied to Redstone's Post!]

[Lord Windos]

(...)

''After a quick heal I initially returned to test one of the curious items I found in their stuff. The wild pokemon I ended up finding was unlike anything natural here, and really dang strong to boot. Now check THIS out!''

He would show Seddi the garbage data about the Pokemon in his Dex/Its ultra ball.

Type: D*&% / |)7@8o^
HP: ???
STR: 3? out of ???
DEX: 2? out of ???
INS and VIT: 3? out of ???
Moves: Crunch, Crush Claw, INFERNO, Feint Attack, Dragon Rage, *^#%)!?>+ 
Learnset: ERROR
Ability: ERROR
Traits: Pain_value(n)=+(n)Accuracy_Moves ? , Damage+3->Moves? , #$%^&* , THREAT LEVEL *&%^$# ???
Happiness: 2?
Loyalty: 1?
Disobedience: 3 - ???

''Now what shall we do about this thing? I've never seen that happen before.''

The moment Seddi laid his hand on the Ultra Ball and the Data File from it transfered to his Dex for analysis Iron Leave's Beast Ball started to shake like it was possessed by the Groovy Ghost of 87 , looking about ready to pop off your belt and bust a Move on the dance floor! His ever present Bond with the cybernetic Mythic, once only tinged with previous worry about his Special Drink, was now filled what you could only describe as Full Blown Alarm and Panic.

'S3DD1 , B3\/\/@R3 ! 7H@7 P0k3w0^ ....17 1$ H1H7Y D _ A - N ___G><>OU SSSS! 17 1$ fR0w mY 3R@ ! 0^3 7H@7 SH0v1&^"7 E X I S T   @^Yw0R3 . 7H3Y w3R3 @11 $vPP0$3D 70 B3 D3[0w1$$3D ! H0w D03$ 0^3 $71{{ 3X17 ?!?!'

She was actually using her natural telepathy to quickly send her direct response to Seddi - much more secure than the regular means of communication, but harder to understand due to the quirks of her 'voice' .

' 7H@7 CR3@7vR3 .... 1T 1$ @ B.O.W. . D3$1g^3D F0R \/\/@R . 7H1$ 0^3 ... 17 w@$ D3$1G^3D 70 B3 7H3 [U l t i m a t e  K i l l i n g M a c h i n e ] . [B.O.W. Special Series #4 : B I O  -  A B A D D O N] '

Then, they seemed to calm down for a moment, 'looking' over the Data on the.... B.O.W. again , and sends you a wave of feelings full of.... Confusion and Uncertainty.

[REVERIFCATION....COMPLETED. CONCLUSION...UNCERTAIN? : ....Yet this B.O.W. is Unlike Others of Its Kind. It is Supposed to be Bigger, Deadlier, and Near Uncontrollable. Instead, This One is....Small. Playful. Docile...Relatively to Its B.O.W.  Lineage. How ? ]
[HYPOTHESIS: This May Be a Younger Specimen? Unknown - All B.O.W.s  Were Made Full Grown - Data on Hypothetical Younger Forms Non-Existent. Extrapolating and Retuning Data for 'younger form' , tenitive Designation: Bio - Fang. Please Hold.]

...And back to Soul Comms once more. From what he could tell your trusty blade and steed was ' furiously' working to calculate, process, and obtain Data on this Bio Fang , almost completely shutting him out in the process. One thing was certain for now: Akamu had managed to Capture one hell of a Pokemon, one that was capable of freaking out Iron Leaves .

Presumably Seddi shares enough information to let you know you had a potential landmine on your hands, but how much is @Dragonstrike 's decision.