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

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Previous texts with Seddi

Bernhard, how's Muse holdin' up?  Leaves is out for the count.  Dunno what happened, but whatever it was, it wasn't messin' around.

Suits are riled up about who knows what for some reason, and some messages I had received yesterday vanished without a trace.  Something's changed.  I'm going to try and find out what.  Will send an update when I know more.  I have a bad feelin' it's got something' to do with the Wandering Hurricane.

iopwe3ioerwiq0deße390ßi#kdhidvjofdvkgescvkoudhkvdhqwe9iew2o0ewkldsklwho dares bother me on this rainy morning

.....Oh, it's Seddi. And Vernon. Okay, we'll wipe Out our Reading glasses and an expensive-looking stylus to responde to both of 'em before we'll head out.


To Seddi:

A fine and good morning to you, first and foremost. 

...Muse is not okay. She's getting all the rest she desperately needs after what in holy heaven's name happened. 

I'm busy (again), but yes, do keep me updated please. Though dear me is more interested what's with that Wandering Hurricane than what Lady Luck and Miss Fortune decided to throw at us once more.

Please do take care.

The first message goes to Bernhard (@Phantom).  As per requested, Seddi is not hesitating to keep the mage updated on the situation.

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First off, apologies if I'm interruptin' anythin', but things just got stranger.  I was half right.  The WH did come up in that chat.  A certain fae is involving herself now, though.  I need to talk to you privately 'bout this whenever it's convenient for the both of us.
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Upon receiving that text from the cowboy, Bernhard would halt in his steps, stare at the screen with an unreadable expression and almost drop his treasured expensive-looking stylus onto the ground.

The first respond-message gets send within seconds and reads the following:
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The second follows a little later, once having gathered our self-composure again. Damn it, Bernhard, I said NO daydreaming nor thinking of her now, it's enough that you'll meet her in person tonight. But regardless she STILL somewhat manages to wiggle her way into his mind and his thoughts, one way or the other... If things continue that way, he'll indeed end up bewitching himself without her direct doing, much to her amusement and his agony. Thankfully(?) Zephy's out in cold so she doesn't have to see her Master and Wielder like this, fighting a battle with himself and feeling bad and sorry for himself here.

Having to take a few deep breaths and sitting down somewhere for a bit, the second message's typed up and sent, it reads the following:
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... Thank you for the information. Well, fate and fortune has it I'm scheduled to meet with that certain someone tonight, and I shall ask about that Wandering Hurricane. While I do admit the temptation of a literal Philosopher's Stone in my very own hands was real and tangible, I'd prefer for that - yes I need to put emphasis on this - powerful Malefic Monstrum capable of destroying half Bayhama on a whim and devouring us whole to be dealt with without either of us indulging in the threat and danger. I do not doubt you or any of us Chosen Ones is capable and powerful in their own unique way, but I would really prefer to go for the voyage through Sutalör instead of facing such a massive threat like that Wandering Hurricane before the voyage itself has even started.

That, and I do value my life. I doubt my prestigious Mentor would be all too happy having to collect the pieces of me and Muse scattered around the city.

Please do keep me updated indeed shall you desire to get to the core and heart of what occured this morning and what's with that appearant timeskip. Fate has its own ways and means to toy with one, hasn't it... I'm more than happy to accept you as my guest at my room at the Magi Embassy and share findings and insights by a cup of my very own darjeeling and sugar cookies. The question of 'when' remains, however... Definitely not today, and neither tomorrow morning.... ........

Feel all free to let me know when YOU are free however, and I'll try to make amends and time for you. Do forgive me, you see, a man of my position tends to have way too much work than having asked for...
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(I'll respond to the scene with Citrine in a sperate post, as well as state what to do next)

[Lord Windos]

"Feint Attack the pup, then Sand Attack!"

Feint Attack
Accuracy: Dex+Fight+Brawl-Pain-2=8D6
Damage: Strength+2-1=4D6
Notes: Never Fail

Sand Attack
Accuracy: Dex+Fight+Channel-Pain-4=6D6
Notes: -1 Accuracy

Spar Goes On!

Faint Attack
*Rolls* Hits!
DMG: 1D6
*Rolls* Growlithe takes 1 Damage; 9/10 HP!

Fire Fang 1!
*Rolls*
*Rolls*

The lil' pup overshoot and Missed!

Sand Attack 2!
*Rolls* Hits!
Growlithe's Accuracy decreases by 1!

Ember
*Rolls* Hits!
Damage: (1)(1) ....Growlithe somehow manages to put out Crustle's Burn in their eagerness to rough house and play!

The old gentleman just chuckles at that. "Looks like Miss Fortune has turned her attention towards me now, lad."

Not much progress made in this Round, but at least your partners didn't get screwed over by bad Luck for once!

[Lord Windos]

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*Small laugh* not quite sure how to respond here - ah, I'm definitely quite happy to see it though. And quite excited to see what's next =^^=

Ah ah ah
Yet you made one never the less
Dear
Glad to see I'm not the only one having fun
At the no doubt wonderful series of events
That lead this one
And 

You

Here

There

Where.


Now, now!
I got a question for you!
Since you were so kind
To drop a piece of yourself here.
Ahem...!

If given the choice....

Between a easy life

Or one of adversity

Which would you choose for yourself?

Which                                                                                                              Would you choose for others?

Which matters most?

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

Upon receiving that text from the cowboy, Bernhard would halt in his steps, stare at the screen with an unreadable expression and almost drop his treasured expensive-looking stylus onto the ground.

The first respond-message gets send within seconds and reads the following:
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The second follows a little later, once having gathered our self-composure again. Damn it, Bernhard, I said NO daydreaming nor thinking of her now, it's enough that you'll meet her in person tonight. But regardless she STILL somewhat manages to wiggle her way into his mind and his thoughts, one way or the other... If things continue that way, he'll indeed end up bewitching himself without her direct doing, much to her amusement and his agony. Thankfully(?) Zephy's out in cold so she doesn't have to see her Master and Wielder like this, fighting a battle with himself and feeling bad and sorry for himself here.

Having to take a few deep breaths and sitting down somewhere for a bit, the second message's typed up and sent, it reads the following:
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... Thank you for the information. Well, fate and fortune has it I'm scheduled to meet with that certain someone tonight, and I shall ask about that Wandering Hurricane. While I do admit the temptation of a literal Philosopher's Stone in my very own hands was real and tangible, I'd prefer for that - yes I need to put emphasis on this - powerful Malefic Monstrum capable of destroying half Bayhama on a whim and devouring us whole to be dealt with without either of us indulging in the threat and danger. I do not doubt you or any of us Chosen Ones is capable and powerful in their own unique way, but I would really prefer to go for the voyage through Sutalör instead of facing such a massive threat like that Wandering Hurricane before the voyage itself has even started.

That, and I do value my life. I doubt my prestigious Mentor would be all too happy having to collect the pieces of me and Muse scattered around the city.

Please do keep me updated indeed shall you desire to get to the core and heart of what occured this morning and what's with that appearant timeskip. Fate has its own ways and means to toy with one, hasn't it... I'm more than happy to accept you as my guest at my room at the Magi Embassy and share findings and insights by a cup of my very own darjeeling and sugar cookies. The question of 'when' remains, however... Definitely not today, and neither tomorrow morning.... ........

Feel all free to let me know when YOU are free however, and I'll try to make amends and time for you. Do forgive me, you see, a man of my position tends to have way too much work than having asked for...
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(I'll respond to the scene with Citrine in a sperate post, as well as state what to do next)

To Bernhard:

Understood.  I'll make some time tomorrow to meet with you.  Tomorrow afternoon, maybe?

And that's the text.  Even shorter and more to the point than usual.

Seddi also sends another message to Professor Sada, Oz (@Spiritmon), Dodger, and Ianai.  As the other people directly involved in this mess, they need to be updated as well.

The situation with the Wandering Hurricane has changed.  Morgana decided she needed to meet with me this morning to tell me she would handle it.  It appears that our services are not required anymore for that specific task.

The message has a slightly better undertone to it.  Seddi's not entirely happy about having to deliver that message.

There's an additional addendum specifically for Oz:

We still need to arrange that battle you wanted.  I do suddenly have a lot more time on my hands now, so scheduling time for a friendly spar should be easier.  Won't be today though.  Leaves is out cold.  Something to do with that skip we experienced, I imagine.

[Spiritmon]

@Spiritmon : It’s fine! New changes take some time to get adjusted to!

As for the Battle, it’s still a fairly stormy day, so finding  someone willing to Battle in this mess is easier said than done. Do you have any idea of where to look for Trainers for a quick 2v2 ? Otherwise I got to Roll to see if you stumble upon one or otherwise….

(Sorry , afk atm . In the meantime use this as a chance to brainstorm or message the others - Seddi likes being kept in the loop, for example.

(Hmm maybe Bayhama Mega Ports and Marina? Since you mentioned about some trainer battle there. Maybe I could find something interesting there? It's a good place to at least visit too perhaps. That's gonna be my Moderate Encounter for the day if you don't mind Windos.)

[Lord Windos]

@Spiritmon : It’s fine! New changes take some time to get adjusted to!

As for the Battle, it’s still a fairly stormy day, so finding  someone willing to Battle in this mess is easier said than done. Do you have any idea of where to look for Trainers for a quick 2v2 ? Otherwise I got to Roll to see if you stumble upon one or otherwise….

(Sorry , afk atm . In the meantime use this as a chance to brainstorm or message the others - Seddi likes being kept in the loop, for example.

(Hmm maybe Bayhama Mega Ports and Marina? Since you mentioned about some trainer battle there. Maybe I could find something interesting there? It's a good place to at least visit too perhaps. That's gonna be my Moderate Encounter for the day if you don't mind Windos.)

(You got two Moderate Slots in a day, mate, don't forget!)

Going hunting for a good scrap around the salt and hard tack side of the city, huh? Well, let's sea how that turns out!

Finding A Double Battle: Seaside Pursuit!
Base 7 Roll - 2 (Terrible Weather for a Battle, Wouldn't you say?) ; Minimum 3 Successes needed to get exactly what you wish
(2)(6)(5)(6)(5) Well alright then!

As you weaved your way through a large shipping yard you find a old woman leaning against the side of a shipping container, watching a bunch of sailors load cargo on and off a sizable frieghter while puffing on a big fat cigar. Their skin a deep windsor tan yet strikingly wrinkle free, long salt white hair in a pony tail underneath a equally white captain's cap, and adorned in a white/grey coat (think one piece navy, but a bit more hard tac), this was a quintessential Veteran of the seas if you ever say one. Helping sell the image was the Toucannon perched overhead and what looked like a Ratfitti with a sailor's cap on sulking in her shadow.

How you going to approach this?

[Pokekitty2]

Ah ah ah
Yet you made one never the less
Dear
Glad to see I'm not the only one having fun
At the no doubt wonderful series of events
That lead this one
And 

You

Here

There

Where.


Now, now!
I got a question for you!
Since you were so kind
To drop a piece of yourself here.
Ahem...!

If given the choice....

Between a easy life

Or one of adversity

Which would you choose for yourself?

Which                                                                                                              Would you choose for others?

Which matters most?

I cannot make such a choice for others - to each their own, and I'm in quite the privileged position, honestly. I *have* and easy life. And to choose adversity, would be to define adversity - a difficult thing, given that its definition also changes with a person's position. I'm tempted to say adversity given I tend to get depressed with no structure, but I've seen a lot of types of adversity - most I would wish upon no-one.

I can't give a satisfactory answer here.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Original Post

In other words, will you let yourself be used to elevate this Water Scimitar's own standing (and reap the windfall thereof) at your own expense in exchange for greatly increased Favor with them and the Water Scimitar Faction or (...)

Yes I will indeed~

Air Scimitars tend to have fluid student-teacher relationships with whomever they're teaching or simply overlooking- it's not uncommon for them to randomly decide to just rope some Magi in their breezy ways if they take a fancy/shine/whim to one, much to the potential irritation to others sense that could include other Faction Magi.

(I like that! And I can totally see Bernhard doing that. Not now or anytime soon, but once there's a bit more peace and quietness in his life... (If there ever is or will be, that is))

Oooh, very nice. Bernhard's tired af, but that doesn't stop his unintended charisma from doing its thing. AGAIN. ...Wait, no, more so it must be dear Zephy's social spirit. Thank you, dear artsy birdmouse. She may not hear it in her unrestful sleep, but we're muttering a telepathic and genuine "Thank You™" to her. "Once again it has proven that we do indeed belong together, don't we..."

Having gotten somewhat lost in lowkey-philosophical speech (and his own thoughts), Bern's likewise VERY taken-aback when that Water-Scimitar bows so very deeply towards him. He's only mildly showing it on the outside though - instead, there's some sort of satisfaction in the otherwise stoic Master Mage's face. Maybe a tad bit of 'you flatter me so~' too, a tiny hint of a smile too for a split second? But ooohh, Bernhard's VERY weak towards flattery. If that wasn't clear already.

*vivid hand gesture of 'there is a time and place for anything, but that is neither here nor now'* "...Please rise. It is not you that shall apologize. Misunderstandings...well, happen. It's a... hmm... pleasure to see that my, uhm, reputation is known among members of a fellow Fraction too. It seems to follow me." Weird situation, Bernhard's not quite sure how to handle that. He grows uncomfortable the more he thinks about having messed up, he should have known better.

With great satsifaction gaunteted hands are shaken - yay, more business connections! Acrowls would be proud of us for forging another. The Water Scim's number is accepted, and they receive Bernhard's too. "Say, may I also have your name? A tad bit late for introductions, but... Well, manners."

Bernhard will gladly allow them to escort him out from the area. "Yes yes, do take the lead please. Let the calamity wear down, let us give it a few days, let us give your own reputation a helping hand - and be done with this, FOR NOW." *town turns a little more stern* "If you could... at some later point... Repay that favour towards dear me indeed, I'd be of utter gratitude. I am man of honour, and I humbly expect you to be likewise. Do we have a deal?"

While we're off to the exit of the alley and the docks, we'll try to lead the conversation into a different direction. "Please, do tell me... How are things going at the islands? [the Mageocracy] Certain circumstances have locked me out of returning there for a week. ...Minimum a week, I feel."

While most Magi and Scimitars would balk at their reputations taking any sort of hit, much less in so blunt and demeaning a manner, your shamelessness and complete disregard to such things knows no bounds. This tends to be somewhat of a trend among Air Scimitars, but you take the very concept of 'Enlightened Disinterested' (AKA: I so can not be bothered to care) to a level scarcely believed, especially for such a prideful and egotistical sort as a Scimitar Magi.

Heck, it's part of your reputation - 'The Untouchable Breeze' is just one of your many epithets , earning you admiration among some, envy and disdain among many Traditionalists and stuffy types, and no end of exhaustion of your old Mentor.

Speaking of reputations, the moment you highlight your own causes the Water Scimitar to pause for a moment, and you could feel their focus on you intensify...

INS Roll: Water Scimitar
*Rolls* Hmm...
Your INS + Contest + Emapthy Roll
(5)(1)(5)(4)(3)

...You realize that this Magi didn't actually know who you were, still didn't. All they realized was that you were a Master Air Scimitar based on the general cut/style of your wardrobe and the sheer way + Power you carried. Though you suspect that they just had the inkling that the random Scimitar they man-handled was FAR more important they could ever imagine....

As for their name...

"....Citrine, Master of Air. And of course you'll receive your fair do - it's the very least I can do after the trouble I caused and the unexpected Boons to be gained. The Deal is Made and Struck. Now, and apologies once more, allow me to lead you out..." 

Your attempt to fish for info about the Mageocracy doesn't yield much results - this Scimitar hadn't been keeping up with the homeland lately in line of furthering their own research and duties to the local chapter of Water Scimitars. They do promise to gather a 'sufficient report' of the state of things for you by the next time you two meet, however. 

Contact Established: Citrine! Reputation with Citrine and the Water Scimitars increase! Knock on effects of this 'humiliation' yet Unknown. Reputation at the Docks now Shaky - best let things cool off before you knock around these parts once more....

'The Untouchable Breeze' - yeah, that sounds like Bernhard indeed, for the better or for the worse. It's one of his many epithets that he's having mixed feelings about, but he's gotten used to that one over time. Somehow. Eventually. Zephy helped. She's like the only one that gets to see what he looks like behind the stoic and masterful facade, get a glimpse of his vivid palette of emotions and ever-occupied mind... ...and what a big and caring softie he actually is (towards those selected individuals he truly cares for, that is, people and partner-Pokemon included). A massive sign of trust in his books.

We're feeling VERY pleased with Citrine and with the deal we've made. Hehe, yes we do~ It overpowers the disappointment of them not being able to inform us about what's going on at the home-islands. "Ah... Well, who am I to blame a fellow Mage for furthering their own research... Your words of a - what did you call it - 'sufficient report' is much appreciated indeed. I shall look forward to that report of yours, as well as to hear back from you, dear Citrine."

The remaining way out of the docks is done in silence - until Bernhard would turn towards Citrine once more before it is time to part ways for now. "Well then, until so long. My sincere thanks and apologies once again, it's a pleasure to do business with you and the fellow Water Fraction - Shall you ever need me or have news for me, you've got my number. Alternatively, head no further than to the local Magi Embassy, and ask for Mr. Bernhard Samsara at the reception."

Then we'll just walk away, graceful Myra at our side - no stylish flying or similar due to Zephy being stuck in her unrestful sleep. Like the wind and in a breeze, Bernhard's off and away.

Now, what is there next to be done Today? 1 more Moderate Encounter Slot and 2 Minor ones remaining.

*rubs hands and gets out written notes* For simplicity and planning ahead, I shall let you know of my FULL plan for the remaining Day. Please let me know asap if I did anything wrong or it doesn't work out like that so that we can arrange something - but from what I understood, things shall work out like that just fine. ...Unless Lady Luck, Miss Fortune and Father Fate have other plans, like they always seem to do have when it comes to Bernhard.

There's no specific order in what I'd like for the following things to be, aka I'm all fine to mix things up (example: do the Bonus Encounters first, then the Moderate). The only thing that's indeed time-sensitive is meeting up with Morgana, but that's said to take place once all of my Encounters are concluded (aka late that in-game evening or whenever she feels up to pick Bern up)

Moderate Encounter #2

Having left the docks, Myra gets recalled into her Dusk Ball, with re-triggers the Heavy Rain now that her Drought isn't in effect anymore. We'll check various side alleys, hidden spots at parks and otherwise secluded areas for whatever wild Pokemon are out and about is such nasty weather - Bernhard's not looking for any species or type of 'Mon in particular. He just desires to find a poor creature to take out his subdued and restrained ANGER (from having failed to reach his goal over finding the Black Market) out at via spells.

That shall be the premiere of how he, or in generally a Scimitar, battles with spells via Evocation. Excited to see how it goes and how it works!~

Minor Encounter #1

I'd like for this Encounter to be saved for the next day. For Trading up on Day #6 indeed. Here's to the post that explains again how Trading Up works.

Got some MAJOR plans for the next day. Yes I know what I am doing and what I'm up for, and I like it. Still anxious af about it though.

Minor Encounter #2

For this Encounter, we'll venture into the shopping district of Bayhama. Bernhard's not looking to buy anything in particular - he's just interested in gathering one or two offers for 1 unit Kitsune's Crimson Rope he has created with Myra's help during Encounter No.1 on Day 4, to later compare it with what he can get out of that creation at the Black Market. Here's the post in GameThread that explains the effect and use of that Kitsune's Crimson Rope, or see the 'Alchemy and Magic'-tab in my charasheet.

Money in exchange for that Kitsune's Crimson Rope is prefered, though money + Item or money + magical crafting ingredient is also much appreciated.

And while Bernhard's on it: If he happens to come across a flower shop or similar or any of the shop he visits anyway has it in display.... Buy a pretty single flower in a vase, one that he feels a certain someone miiiight enjoy. Bernhard hates himself for doing that, but he's willing to pay up to 1k$Poke for it and swiftly pockets it.

Bonus Encounter #1

For this Encounter, we're returning to out room at the Magi Embassy. Bernhards desperately needs to lay down on the bed for just a bit, sort his thoughts and enjoy some silence and peace and quiet and solitude, even it'd be just for a few moments...

He needs to sort his thoughts and handle his subdued emotions to a satisfacory degree, make himself a nice cup of black tea and have teatime with himself. Burn one or two incense sticks too. USUALLY he's prefer to do something related to Magic, like train a few spells or make sure his treasured Gauntlet is in perfect shape...

...But not so now, nor today. No. He's PLAIN EXHAUSTED MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY, and he made a massive fool out of himself at the docks there. Oh how much he'd give for Zephy being up and about right now, her antics and joyous nature would surely help elevate his tired spirit...~~

Bonus Encounter #2

I really enjoy your point of -

Bonding Time could indeed be a Bonus Slot for you. Heck, it'd be on theme with being a Scimitar - most Trainers or people would consider Bonding to be a lengthy, intense thing to do (Minor and above), but a Scimitar or Magi like yourself puts a lesser emphasis on this and generally has a more subdued (though still impactful) relationship with your Mons.

...so that's what Bernhard does now. Solely enjoy the company of Myra, Nirix and smol Spritzee, make sure they're in perfect shape and condition - after all, a Scimitar Magi is only as strong and powerful as their partner-Pokemon.

Gather alchemistic crafting ingredients from them too while he's at it, like Toxic (kitsune) sludge from Myra (3 units per Day are generated by Myra for knowing Toxic according to the notes in my charasheet) and 3d6 of Veil Color from Nirix. Take the Luck egg from Nirix too and give it to smol Spritzee instead.

And while we're at it... During this Bonus Encounter Nirix shall learn Sketch for 50XP, he currently has 51XP - during creating this Pokemon for Bernhard we've arranged that his Ability (Pastel Veil) not only protects him + allies from poisoning, sleep and Stat reduction, but also allows learning Sketch once for 50XP. I can't find where we've arranged this - must be either discord or in a PM.

As for what Nirix shall learn via Sketch - Blizzard, please. Perhaps Zephy's icy powers are rubbing off on the magical unicorn, after all Nirix has been with Bernhard for almost as long as Zephy herself. That, and he perhaps desires to aid his rider and master in calming down after a busy and (again) eventful day. Perhaps he can also sense that the closer the evening and night draws, the more nervous Bernhard gets.

Once all Encounter are concluded and done

..... ...That's when Bernhard finally feels ready for Morgana to pick him up and play host and company to him for the evening and night. 

Or hold on, 'feels ready' is worded wildly incorrectly. Is he EVER 'feeling ready' or (heaven forbid!!1) delighted to see her?? Not really, he just sits there at the table in silence, face burried in his hands, feeling sorry and bad for himself. He has dreaded this evening, quite much so, and he's still wondering what in Arcus name has gotten into him that he asked for the meeting. If he could, he's prefer to run away and over the hills and never ever look back, and enjoy a peaceful life faaaar away from where he currently is - and YET he's showered, freshly shaved, perfumed and what not, and wearing his best Scimitar-robe, having the optimal flower in a vase in front of him.

[Mikaruge108]

The old gentleman just chuckles at that. "Looks like Miss Fortune has turned her attention towards me now, lad."

Not much progress made in this Round, but at least your partners didn't get screwed over by bad Luck for once!

Moar Sand, moar chaos!

To keep things simple for both of us, Crustle repeats the Sand Attack/Feint Attack combo

[Lord Windos]

I cannot make such a choice for others - to each their own, and I'm in quite the privileged position, honestly. I *have* and easy life. And to choose adversity, would be to define adversity - a difficult thing, given that its definition also changes with a person's position. I'm tempted to say adversity given I tend to get depressed with no structure, but I've seen a lot of types of adversity - most I would wish upon no-one.

I can't give a satisfactory answer here.

Tsk tsk tsk
Now that's a rather dull answer.
People make choices for others ALL the time!
Rather difficult ones too, or at least inconvenient and annoying
Ah, the joys of humanity!
So
  Inter
         connected!
Yet so adverse
*When the sparks begin to fly, as the gears begin to GRIND*
Ah hah hah!
So why not indulge?
Every being does it!
You can at least be honest about it unlike most!
Ah ah hah hah hah!

Still
Still
STILL
Despite your reticence
Your doubts
Your sense of 
restraint and propriety
Challenge and hardship proves to be a most
Alluring brew

Now THAT is my kind of Fun!

*CLAPS*

Very well!
I'll lend your fragment 
A bit of omph
Spice up their life
To both our delight~
Ah ah hah hah!
Perhaps she and you 
Will one day rue
But where is the Fun
If Life doesn't give you one hell of a 

RUN

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Ah, but enough that
Let's get your little glimpse back to the World she belongs
Before she is lost here
Though I would be curious to see
What would Begin from such a Wise and Willful Soul as She

Bye bye, you two!
Though my Roll is not often appreciated in things....

What's life without a bit of Miss Fortune?
Ah ah hah hah hah hah hah hah!

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*Blink blink*

You....you find yourself awakening, bundled up in a little cot on the floor, right up next to a flat-to-the-ground bed. Looking around, you see that you're in some sort of....sea sack of sorts. Very spartan, but still have the bare necessities of living and some modern amenities like a fridge and stove. Despite you waking up in a completely unknown and uncertain place, mind fuzzy - you can't for the life of you remember what happened after meeting Uxie - you feel....safe and welcome. A home away from home.

The door to the place is open. Leave, or indulge in your latent Sylveon genes and be curious as you can be?