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

[Lord Windos]

Let's go for some beach combing (Standing order that Smore gets any sweets Darren finds whenever!)
As for Chloe, Darren senses her forlorn jealousy and consoles her

Gotcha!

The Beach was jammed packed like a bushel of Orans in a Crawmont's beak, as many of the beach goers were partying out of their minds, swarming the surf like a school of hungry Velzua, or otherwise having fun and making fools of themselves. Not even your 'creepy' Bugs could spare you some breathing room as you wandered and scavenged the for Treasures, lost Items, or other goodies - though Smore almost getting squished and her subsequently unleashing a Heat Wave did alleviate things (even if it earnt you an annoyed scolding by one of the Life Guards on duty).

Let's Go: Beach Combing!
INS + Survival + Alert - 3 (CROWDS!) + 1 Success (SO Much Litter/Revealed) 
(2)(2)(6)(6) 3 Successes!

You managed to find two things of note!

Item #1
Type: (4)  Decent!    Rarity: (20) Oh. My. 
*Rolling Fortune...* Pair of Fours, Pair of 3s, 2 Successes, 1 Fail

Item #2
Type: (2)  Better than not  Rarity: (17) Maybe better than you thought


For your second find, you managed to scavenge up a 2 Spicy Rage Candy Bars (Full Heal, but if Fire Type or Like Spicy Things it also boosts Happiness), sweet but red hot! Smore seems to vibrate as you retrieve them, and you can feel her drool and eagerness to leap out and feast on them.

The first Item, however....

You manage to stumble into a small sand pit, at the bottom of which was a Fused Pearl ($2000) ! When you try to take it, however, a creature bursts up from the sand to chomp on your hand, dealing 2 Damage and causing you to draw back!

Looking at it, the critter was revealed to be none other than a Vibrava, who looked Most Cross at you trying to pilfer their newly acquired Treasure! You were at a stare off with the lil false dragonfly, each of you waiting to see what your next move was....

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Fine then, the Gloomy guy could stay for now. Maybe it would be better to have it sense more of the ''new world'' before sending him out for the first time.

Poor Jess, if she couldn't participate in the fun he'll at least get her something during the day, for now it was time to go fishing.


He'd nod to the Sailor's explanation before releasing Ecclesia and handing her the Draconium Z.

''Some good old fishing and a potential workout for my fine lady? Concider me interested. This would mark my first competition in Sutalörian waters so if things are as crazy here as everywhere else it's bound to be a blast.''

He wouldn't try to bargain with the man, not intentionally at least.

''I'll take the trusty Net Ball.''

Upon seeing the frankly MASSIVE and not so friendly looking Sea Drake causes the jolly sailor to notably pause as he looked at her - who returned the gaze with distinct Draconic Challenge and Dark Calcuation - then back at you...

YOUR Intimidation(?)/Showing STRENGTH
STR (3) + Contest (*1 ['Casual' Display of POWER/Skill]) + Intimidation (*4 [AAAH, KRAKEN DRAGON!]) - 2 (Strange/Unassuming Rissy)
(6)(3)(3)(3)(3)(2) 1 Success, seesh! Triggering Secondary Roll - Ecclessia!

Ecclessia's 'Back-up' / You DARE Dismiss Us?! Roll: Flat 5D6 (AAH, KRAKEN DRAGON!)
(4)(1)(1)(5)(1) Also 1 Success, geeze

...He looked ready to relax once he judged you weren't that much of a big shot, but a rumbling growl from your Dragon at that got him to reconsider his stance just a bit.

He was willing to lower the price for you for $800 Poke, OR if you spent a little more ($1200, or the Ring you got) he'd show you a good, remote-ish spot on the water for you to angle (far away from him and not to scare the others) .  Which one suits your fancy? Either way, Net Ball Obtained!

Gloomtail seems a bit [C u r i o u s ] and just a *bit* [ N e r v o u s ] about this other strange Dragon you revealed, from what you could feel from His Ball...

[Iron]

Vernon has interest in the Fortune Teller and the Pokeathlon. Munchlax and Pwee are permitted to scavenge along the way.
Vernon will text the party to see if anyone else wants to tag along, and will probably test out the Ask Sylvie feature at the fortune teller. He certainly doesn't have anything against Creshireans.



I think it would be funny if Oz went to the Afterlife Bar xD

Since you didn't put a preference as to which you want to do first, let's do the Fortune Teller first!

Getting to Main Street was somewhat of a hassle, what with the throngs of Tourists, visitors, and outgoing city folk continuously partying in the streets, but when you let Pwee out they parted ways somewhat easier. Munchlax's adorableness and relative rarity earnt him several fond treats and belly rubs/head pats, while your giga lily duck took every chance they could to sneak and scrounge what leftover or poorly guarded non noms he could get. Both get a Full Big Meal from this; + 1 Temp HP for Pwee!.

When you arrive at the Fortune Teller, you see that they're staying in a deep purple tent that is adorned with the ancient Eye symbol, coupled with a few stars and a smattering of Old Unown weaved throughout. The place was being given a wide berth, the crowds seemingly doing everything in their power to ignore, avoid, or mentally cause the place to spontaneously combust. This place has no home here, that you can easily tell.

Entering, you see a tall, fair faced boy, just on the cusp of full adulthood - 18 to his early 20s, you believe. They were peering over a Crystal Ball that seemingly had a misty, starry fog within, which stood on a table that had for Blue and Pink burning candles and a couple of braisers emitting some indiscernible incense. The young adult was wearing traditional and fairly classical Cheshirian clothing of a deep purple hue - I'll leave the exact design to your imagination and elaboration, Iron -  fair and neatly combed back black hair, and a long, thing, pointy nose. 

The 'youngster' looked up as you entered, givning you a bright smile and warmly clapped their hands together.

"Ah, welcome, welcome! So good to meet you in person at last. I didn't know if you would come, but I had a good feeling you or one of the others would. Please, take a seat,"

He motions to a chair in front of the table and patiently waits, letting you get yourself comfortable and ready to ask any questions or requests you can think....

Vernon doesn't care if people see him go into the tent.

Traditional Creshirian clothing is evolved from the fairly practical traveling outfit, but includes decorations from older civilizations, like spirals and fishhooks. So we're talking light longsleeve button-up shirts with a breast pocket, a sort of shoulder pad construction with breathable vents, perhaps a belt or sash, and slacks. It looks a little incongruous in purple, but that just fits the entertainment aspect of this teen.

Saying 'oh i knew you'd come' is the oldest fortune teller trick in the book, but knowing Vernon is involved in a party is a little more impressive.

Vernon sits on his turtle and looks just as comfortable as if he'd settled into a plush chair. He's ensconced himself where he can see the crystal ball. "I have some questions for sure. And you might be interested in one of my friends, who just came back from the dead! And I have this token you can uhhh meditate on or whatever." He hands over the crystal leaf gem.

1. "I'd love to know anything you can tell me about this and the forces connected to it."
2. "I'd love to know if you can sense a coming storm."
3. "And honestly, I'd like to know how long my future is tangled up with being in this city."

[Lord Windos]

Vernon doesn't care if people see him go into the tent.

Traditional Creshirian clothing is evolved from the fairly practical traveling outfit, but includes decorations from older civilizations, like spirals and fishhooks. So we're talking light longsleeve button-up shirts with a breast pocket, a sort of shoulder pad construction with breathable vents, perhaps a belt or sash, and slacks. It looks a little incongruous in purple, but that just fits the entertainment aspect of this teen.

Saying 'oh i knew you'd come' is the oldest fortune teller trick in the book, but knowing Vernon is involved in a party is a little more impressive.

Vernon sits on his turtle and looks just as comfortable as if he'd settled into a plush chair. He's ensconced himself where he can see the crystal ball. "I have some questions for sure. And you might be interested in one of my friends, who just came back from the dead! And I have this token you can uhhh meditate on or whatever." He hands over the crystal leaf gem.

1. "I'd love to know anything you can tell me about this and the forces connected to it."
2. "I'd love to know if you can sense a coming storm."
3. "And honestly, I'd like to know how long my future is tangled up with being in this city."

Fascinating! + 1 XP to Vern!

The Fortune Teller winces as you mention Oz' resurrection, rubbing their temple with slight worry and the lingering ghost of Pain.

"Quite. That....momentous event certainly was an....ordeal. For a moment I thought the very fabric of Fate would come Undone from your companion's.....loss. The relief I felt when that was overturned was immense, to be perfectly honest. Perhaps I'll see them soon to discuss that matter. Perhaps note. Fate, and its many paths, are so fickle and mutable, even with the Eye's Sight guiding me."

He doesn't attempt to take the Leaf Astral Stone, and demonstrates why: his touch phases right through it!

"Ah, yes. Your totem of Ascension - A Lodestone of Fate and You. Symbol and Sign, for You, your Companions, and the Earth and Stars, so bright and mysterious, profane and Divine. A mere Fate Weaver as myself trying to Hold such a Lofty, Heavy Stone is but a dream - not mine, but you and your own. And, perhaps, some particularly Arcane or Earthly individuals."

The self-described Fate Weaver contemplates your questions, before looking into his Crystal Ball, waving and weaving his hands around it to conjure the Answers you seek from the very Aether within....

"Hmm...I'm told you all I can about the Astral Stone of Yours. It's powers and uses are mostly Unown to me and my Sight, though for the most part I See it mostly being remarkably mundane - until circumstances and Chance provoke otherwise, as you have no doubt recently Felt. Symbol, Sign, Similarity - You, You, and Them. Together as One, Bond by Purpose Grand and Untold...."

The second question gets another wince as the Crystal Ball suddenly *FLASHED* with a brilliant, nearly entrancing L i g h t  that you Struggle to shrug off before the man banishes it with a wave, cradling his eyes with one hand and letting out a Pained pant.

"....I'm afraid that has been obscured to Me and the Sight. Though whether it is deliberate or it being a mere portent of this Storm's......radiance, I can not say for certain. All I can is thus: Soon."

The third question gets them to shake their head and look back into the Ball, mumbling a bit to himself before looking back at you.....somewhat worried but confidant in you.

"....No more than a Day at most after This One, no less than Three, perhaps. I can not See One such as yourselves Futures so cleanly or clearly, but that much I could find. Best prepare yourself for another long, winding Journey, Wandering One."

You know, for a Fortune Teller/Fate Weaver he's being remarkably NOT vague and Mysterious with his answers, but then again you and the group you're in seem to be of sufficient 'Rank' in the cosmological/FATE AND FORTUNE scale that either he's willing to dismiss the typical trappings of his practice or can't help but be Clear because he's Foretelling and Answering one such as you. The allusions to being Pained by recent actions seem to lean more towards the later than the former, but who knows for sure?

Do you have any other Questions? The man already looks Tired after just Divining Three Questions of Yours, but they seem willing to Answer More. Maybe if you had some Will Restoratives you could 'pep' them back up, or something similar....

[Iron]

"Sorry, I can see that took a lot out of you. But I don't have any restoratives to spare that could help." (Vern has a Berry that would probably help, but he's saving it.) "At this point, so many of the questions raised by my journey are so vague that I can tell what I should be asking about them. So I won't trouble you with them, unless maybe I find out more first. Will you be around long? If not, where are you going next? Maybe we could exchange numbers?"

"I've heard of tarot readers and such who can do a 'general' reading on a person who lacks specific questions. Is that your style?"

When the encounter is over: "I appreciate the crystal ball reading, thank you for opening your mind to the Universe on my behalf. I know it takes a lot even out of people who aren't connected to psychic powers." (true from my IRL experience)
Vern looks around for a jar or hat to put a modest tip into. ($200)

As usual, Vernon texts the party about this encounter, mentioning to Oz that their death had big ripples in the second world. He tells them if they visit the fortune teller that they should try to bring a Will restorative.

As he's leaving, he turns back suddenly. "Oh. One more thing. If anyone FUCKS with you for being Creshirean, call me. My friends and I will get there in a hurry to show any bastards what we think of bigots."

[Redstone]

He looked ready to relax once he judged you weren't that much of a big shot, but a rumbling growl from your Dragon at that got him to reconsider his stance just a bit.

He was willing to lower the price for you for $800 Poke, OR if you spent a little more ($1200, or the Ring you got) he'd show you a good, remote-ish spot on the water for you to angle (far away from him and not to scare the others) .  Which one suits your fancy? Either way, Net Ball Obtained!

Gloomtail seems a bit [C u r i o u s ] and just a *bit* [ N e r v o u s ] about this other strange Dragon you revealed, from what you could feel from His Ball...

He'll pay using the Ring to get dibs on a good spot.

A good? reaction from Gloomy? Seems like activities including Ecclesia were a good idea. Having 2 female dragons on his side really was a blessing.


When it does come to fishing he'll surf out on her back onto the spot and then use a Good Bait to go for something nice and big.

[Dragonstrike]

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GROUP MESSAGE (TEXT): Greeting everyone....and good-bye. I regret to inform you that I won't be joining your group for the time being. After doing some reflection after Oz' recovery, I have come to realize that I am not yet ready for the Role I found myself in. Possibly ever, if I'm to be completely honest. The strange things, the looming destiny, and all the wild excitement....it is just too much for a simple Espeon like myself - well, not so simple, but I hope you get my point.

Maybe I am being over-cautious. Maybe I do not have enough faith in my abilities. Perhaps my most recent experience is overly impacting and shadowing my judgement.

I do know this for certain, though: I need more time. Time to recover, to think, and time to grow into my own. I could do it with you all, but....I don't want to hold you back. Especially at a critical moment, which I predict will be all too common.

So. I'm departing for the time being. I'll be staying with a new friend of mine, who'll help me 'Come into my own, exactly how you want.' Can't promise I'll visit or have visitors, but I can promise you this: I'll keep in touch. I'll try to give you updates on what's happening to me, and if you have any questions that can use my Insight or expertise I will try to get to them post-haste.

I'm sorry I'm leaving you all like this. I truly, truly wish I could stay and be a part of your guys adventure. I know without a shadow of a doubt you all will do great things...and that is in part why I must step down. I have to become the best I can be, before I can be the best for everyone.

Thank you so much for the precious memories. No matter what happens, I'll cherish them and the time we had together.

Sincerely,

Sylvia

...

Sylvia has left the Party, but Everyone has access to a new Function: Ask Sylvia! Once per Day per PC, you can Ask for advice/Insight on anything in a Encounter or about another Topic that has been bothering you, and I will do a Roll using her Stats, with various modifiers added and subtracted based on what's asked. These answers can be used to Confirm/'solve' things in an Encounter, or as a jumping off point for your own inquiries.

The prompt to do the Function :  Ask Sylvia! : " [Insert Question/Context Here] "

She'll also occasionally give updates on how's she doing, as well as what's happening in her neck of Sutalor.

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And so, the Day draws to a close. Bayhama does not rest, however, for its gearing up for something big Tomorrow. For tomorrow brings...!


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DAY 7: THE DAY OF THE FESTIVAL!!!

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Hvg9keoJ70 (Battle! Sinnoh Frontier Brain: Remix ► Pokémon Platinum/Heart Gold & Soul Silver)

Excitement and fervor was in the air as all across the city the party was the year was about to begin! Each distinct of Bayhama was either closed or gearing up their own local big attractions and mini-events, while all throughout Settlers, Tourists, and a few Native and Magi were all bustling with cheer as they were ready to P-A-R-T-Y!!! Even the local Pokemon were getting in on the fun, with several of the critters joining right in the festivities or taking the chance to see how much they could get away with now that the event was in full swing.

After several long days of CHAOS, intrigue, and general malarkey, a day or two of respite was exactly what the Nurses ordered! Speaking of which -

For Oz - Recall your Encounter Limits due to Reviving Glinda. The doctors on hand seeing to your own recovery and the Good Witch continuing to ride herd on you HARD to take it easy certainly put none too fine a point on you NOT overexerting yourself after your heart-to-heart with the Abyss and DEATH. Everyone but Hecate and Dite had calmed down somewhat by now - the former still refusing to see you and the later too stressed out to stand the sight of you for very long.

For Seddi - Iron Leave's Headache had, thankfully, fully resolved by the time you two awoke (with the Verdant Sword again sleeping by your bed underneath a sheet). However, and most frustrating to Her, was that Her SOUL Communications were now down, as apparently after Her Systems cleared the 'corruption and software damage' caused by whatever made you all lose time they shut down THAT function to repair, update, and then troubleshoot it before functionality was restored. However long that takes is Unown to her - her estimate is anywhere between sometime today to a long weekened.

Sadda has nothing good to report: despite doing everything in her power to get International Comms back online (and dealing with the local bureaucracy all the while) she has only BARELY enabled brief, simple texts to Paldea. The less said about the GTS, the better - with how extensive the damages were done to THAT it may be quicker to chart a path to a different town to use their connection or try to find more dubiously legal relays 'off the grind' . Right now she says that she got a simple response back from your Boss: Everything was fine back home, but that you should report immediately once Comms are stable enough for Video Conversation. Your Mentor also sent a message that also got straight to the point, though is their own unique way: "Pls pls call w.y.c. I getting SO worried, running out of stuff to chase the bad feelings away ;((( 0n0 < _ > "

The only good news is that the government hasn't bothered you lately about doing your 'extra' duties, either because its the holidays or (more likely) a certain Godmother has put the fear of Her in them, and like Drilbur they were Dig deep and not poking their head out until they felt the coast was clear.

For Akamu: If you're still seeing your date then you can easily start your day there (and with her). In other news, as you woke up you got a message from Sada, telling you that Nalu's Special Training and 'Period of Recovery' was complete, and that you could get them from the PC anytime. This doesn't take long, but when you do and Release him for a check up he all but collapses on the spot, spreading out like half-melted jello as they let out a burbling half-groan, half joy at seeing you and being away from those slave drivers. Never again did he want to undergo another 'Stress Test' like those again! Aarrrrggggh...

Evolution Progress: (4) Good Progress! Perhaps a few more challenging battles or dedicating a good chuck of energy (and XP) could get him over the threshold!
XP Gained: (5)(3) * 5 = 40 XP Gained!
Move Gained ?: (5)(5) Yes! Nalu Learned Endure!
Surprise!:
- Rarity: (6)(4) Uncommon!
- Kind: (3) Move! Which one?: Acid Spray!
- Quality: (94) + 3 (U) = 97!!
Move Changes: It has become Spread (Min 3 Targets) and can Ignore Steel Type Immunity to deal Resisted Damage!
Nalu currently is Exhausted AND at - 1 Pain; he needs some time before he's fully Battle Ready. He's also not entirely happy with you throwing him into the Deep like that - Greatly decreased Bond Gain for the rest of the Day.

For Vernon- You wake up at your preferred haunt, ready to explore the city that has fully transformed into a Party Central for Sutalör! You did receive a text message from an unknown number, simply saying 'Here. Let me know when you are free.' Munchlax and Pwee look especially excited about the Festival (and all the yum yums they could get), while your new Catches feel quite the opposite, rather antsy or irritated (or both) about the increased energy levels. Turtwig was mellow as every, while your last Mon was content as they could be.

For Darron: Nothing bothers you as you rest for the night, nor did Aaron Bug you about your day - apparently they were tired after a busy day following your example and helping the Center you guys were staying in. Which was a good thing, considering how likely he would have questions about the Astral Stone 'acting up' or why you have a very particular and Dangerous combination of a specific Bug and Item despite such Potential being WELL out of your League.

Speaking of said Princess: when you checked it seems she has grown quite a bit since yesterday, ever since you gave her the Royal Jelly to hold/nom on. Looks like she's making progress on her Coronation FAST in typical Bug-like expediency - you're going to have to decide if you want to take the Jelly away and risk them becoming upset or letting them keep it to maintain the good start but potentially having to deal with a real Queen sooner than is preferable...

Chloe also made you a new silk scarf as a sign of her overwhelming support to you - she looks quite eager to see you try it on!

For Bern: You wake up in the Embassy....spooned between Zephy and your newest Team Member Umbrelong (What WOULD be a good name for this...minx), the later of which had you in a literal Grapple as they snoozed peacefully beside you. They/she felt quite cuddly, surprising - their/her skin was like sleek, furry scales that easily deformed to the touch, and they/she were pleasantly warm and emitted vibrations of sort that relaxed as much as they tingled. By now your Paralysis had cleared up (as was the right state of mind you were in) and Myra had been returned (what a frantic and almost tearful reunion THAT was), and the rest of your Mons were feeling better and Refreshed from a good night's sleep. Oh, better remember to get your Ingredients for the day from them too, if you deem them ready for extraction!

You got a message from Morgana, yet again a text: she said that she'll be ready to join you for an outing at around mid-day or so (Spend at least 1 Moderate Encounter and 1 Minor Encounter) , but that you shouldn't wait on her to 'fully indulge in summertime festivities of hardy recollections' . No message back yet from your Mentor either - which was not unusual, considering how busy he was and this time of year/recent events no doubt keeping him well distracted and thoroughly vexed.

Finally, you got a message and request from the Bayhama government of all people: they wish you come to the City Hall - where the Festival is officially and traditionally started from - and give a small speech as a sign of mutual solidarity, support, and honor/Happiness between the Settlers and Mageocracy to help kick things off. Given your station and rank as one of the highest ranked Magi and Scimitar in these lands it should come as no surprise that the city had the idea to latch onto your continued presence and try to capitalize on that to bolster relations and ease troubled minds. Whether you humor them or not is up to you.


Now, onto the Big Festivities each Part of Bayhama is gearing up to have!

Commercial Sector

Boardwalk Strip: The Koffee Shop is giving 1 Free Raffle per paying Customer today! They also have a Special Razz-Leppa Espresso for Sale (Limit 1) for $500 that'll restore 1 Will and bolster Will Recovery/Ease Exhaustion!

The Sutalor Department Building Mega Store: 25% Off Discounts on most EVERYTHING that is on sale or could be found in here! The TM Shop is an exception, though: instead they're offering a Limited Run of the following TMs:

- Blizzard $5000
- Thunder $5k
- Flamethrower $3000
- Grass Know (Regular) $2500
- Bubblebeam $1000
- Counter and Mirror Coat for $1500
- Facade $5k

Princely Prizes Update (Limited Time Only!)

- Earthquake OR Fissure $20000
- Protect (3 Uses) $10000
- Steel Beam $7500
- Draco Meteor $7500
- Meteor Beam $10000 (Comes with a free Power Herb!)
- Thief EX (+ 1 Power, Items can be stolen regardless of Held Item; Items Obtained this way still work and is tournament legal) $10000
- Tailwind (3 Uses) $10000

Link to TM Shop: https://pokemonuranium.co/forum/showthre...5#pid80875

In addition, anyone that buys a TM will be entered into a sweepstakes to win a Move EXemplifier!

In general: You can Sell Items for 1.5X their Value, if they're 'hot' enough!

Business Sector

All Day Performances, hosted by Fanstasio - Looks like with the smash hit from yesterday they want to keep up the momentum!

Fortune Teller Wilma: A Strange Fate Seer has set up shop here of all places - and they appeared to be Cheshirian to boot, much to local disgust and alarm

In general: Better Business Opportunities!

Industrial Sector: Closed due to Festivities!

**City Hall**

- Hosting the 'Shining Start' to the Festivities, where the leaders and bigwigs of Bayhama give their speeches about the event, address outstanding public issues, and generally trying to hype things up. Pretty good opportunity to meet all sorts of people, and those that stay for the speeches usually manage to get a few goodies or learn some juicy news that kickstarts their fun in a big way!

S.Gov. Seat: Unchanged, though it's running at low capacity besides the IT Department and the various law and investigation agencies trying to keep Order in the city.

Groudon's Grand Stadium: The Pokeathalon is here! Come watch some exciting Pokemon Sports, or sign up yourselfs and compete for the Gold!

Kyorge's M.A. Hall: The Grand Orchestra is playing! Come enjoy some classics to set the mood, or try your own luck Performing with or against them!

Ray's Weather Center: Closed due to Maintenance and the understandable fear of not wanting rowdy visators riling up the Mons here TOO much. Oz or Bern might be able to get in (along with friends) for a Private Tour though, due to good connections.

Wild Life Center: No changes, beyond expanded tours. They're mostly active concerning the any rogue threat that requires their prompt action to deter, contain, or exterminate.

The Beaches: Party Central! Come here if you want to mingle with every walk of life, and maybe uncover a boatload of treasure shaken up by all the activity or carelessly lost.

Ports/Marina: Closed for the most part, but their are a myriad of informal Fishing Contests you could angle your way in. Maybe a private tour or cruise, if you can swing it.

Last but not least The Afterlife Bar is having both a 'Ultimate Dance Off' and 'No Hold Bar Elite Underground Tourney' , both of them thrilling experiences that may or may not be as Dangerous as they are Rewarding.

Aaaaaaand that's it! Go on out there and HAVE A FANTASTICAL TIME~!!!

Seddi's not sure how to feel about Sylvia suddenly deciding to be reclusive.  He'd send a short text back.

You ever need something' from me, Sylvia, don't hesitate to ask, alright?  You've helped several members of this lil' group of ours out, and I won't soon forget that.  Stay safe, ya hear?

Hearing from Sada that international comms are still down gets a worried frown from Seddi as well.  Who the hell managed to mess them up this badly?!  Well, at least they can send a text based message back to Paldea.  And Seddi would do just that.

Try not to be too drunk once comms are fully restored, Poppy.  I got ya a lil' somethin' as thanks recently, and you're gonna want to make a good impression when I give them to ya.

Leaves not being able to talk efficiently at all now is troubling too.  Especially since it's a software issue that she'll have to handle entirely on her own.  Pros and cons of advanced tech ahead of its time, I suppose.  Amazing when it works, a nightmare to fix when it breaks.

Well, one thing at a time.  Maybe he can use the lull in the amount of work to wrap up some loose ends.  Or maybe just take a much needed break.  Speaking of...

Spoiler

She decided to send a message to some people and maybe...Get some help. The first person she though was Tiffany. She really likes her, and she did help her quite a lot. The other one was Dodger. Its been a while since she get a call from him, and have a nice time with him could help. And...there Seddi. His look of disapointing and anger still haunt Oz, but after what happened yesterday, she fear she would not able to escape the sigh of him, specially since he is problably worry sick of her.

With a defeat sigh, she send a message to the cowboy hero. And to the rest of the gang.


To everyone: Good day people. I fine today. Dont need to worry to much about me.

Seddi: Hi. Good day Seddi. How you doing? I...I...Good. I woke up fine...Listen. I thank you for what you did for me yesterday too. I...You problably still angry at me. And that would understanble.

She stop from writting for a second, and then sigh to give him a straight answer.

Seddi: ...There gonna be a festival today. I wanted to go there to...enjoy a good time, and maybe help rebuild my relantioship with my sisters...They are still upset because of yesterday. I also...think we didnt had time to enjoy a good time together as...companions, so I wanted to know if you are free today? If not, I will understand.

Seddi's still on top of responding to messages, as per usual!

Me, mad?  Maybe a little still, but I've had some time to think what happened over.  I can imagine you had good reason for pullin' that stunt, of course, but some context would be nice if you're up for swappin' some stories later.  Yeah, I don't expect you to tell me for free.  You give me a story, and I'll tell you one in return.  Sound fair?

And I don't mind spendin' some time with ya at the festival today.  Honestly, I probably need the break, though I'm still keepin' an ear out for any news about the WH Huntin' Party.  Any particular plans ya had in mind?

[Mikaruge108]

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For your second find, you managed to scavenge up a 2 Spicy Rage Candy Bars (Full Heal, but if Fire Type or Like Spicy Things it also boosts Happiness), sweet but red hot! Smore seems to vibrate as you retrieve them, and you can feel her drool and eagerness to leap out and feast on them.

The first Item, however....

You manage to stumble into a small sand pit, at the bottom of which was a Fused Pearl ($2000) ! When you try to take it, however, a creature bursts up from the sand to chomp on your hand, dealing 2 Damage and causing you to draw back!

Looking at it, the critter was revealed to be none other than a Vibrava, who looked Most Cross at you trying to pilfer their newly acquired Treasure! You were at a stare off with the lil false dragonfly, each of you waiting to see what your next move was....

Darren sends out Chloe to show the Vibrava what for!

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

For your second find, you managed to scavenge up a 2 Spicy Rage Candy Bars (Full Heal, but if Fire Type or Like Spicy Things it also boosts Happiness), sweet but red hot! Smore seems to vibrate as you retrieve them, and you can feel her drool and eagerness to leap out and feast on them.

The first Item, however....

You manage to stumble into a small sand pit, at the bottom of which was a Fused Pearl ($2000) ! When you try to take it, however, a creature bursts up from the sand to chomp on your hand, dealing 2 Damage and causing you to draw back!

Looking at it, the critter was revealed to be none other than a Vibrava, who looked Most Cross at you trying to pilfer their newly acquired Treasure! You were at a stare off with the lil false dragonfly, each of you waiting to see what your next move was....

Darren sends out Chloe to show the Vibrava what for!

Initiatives:

Vibrava: 3 + *6  + (2) = 11 Tie, goes to Home Turf Advantage
Chloe: *3 + 4 + (4) = 11 Tie

Raiding the Dragonfly's Lair Round 1!

[Spiritmon]

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The Day Before

You get no sympathy from your bird Sister. Take the Hard Stone you earned for your horrible stunt, Foolish Sister!

Good luck trying to reach Dite - you got her into the Negatives when it comes to Happiness and Loyalty. The only reason she hasn't attacked your or run away is that she's just for too Timid and afraid to do so; you'd probably have more luck make water dry instead of wet at this point.

Oh no, not that - Hecate is just fucking livid and terrified out of her mind that you BLOODY KILLED YOURSELF in a admittedly rash, hasty, and VERY uncertain to work Sacrifice.  She doesn't remotely care about your Good Witch, she's squarely and thoroughly upset with YOU, bloody stupid idiot! You could tell THAT much from the damaged Bond you shared with your Wonder Witch, wincing at the seething HURT and wounded LOVE pouring off her Ball like a gushing faucet.

Yes, indeed you Love your family deeply, and that you would Sacrifice Everything for your Coven, Your Sisters, and your Trusted Friends. That is the main reason - besides your death - why most of them were so cross and upset with you. It's one thing to say or know someone is willing to Die for you; it's another to experience it first hand, Live, Raw, and utterly powerless to do anything about it. You got your work Cut out for you to restore your Bonds with your Sisters, make up for your poor Judgement, and assure them that nothing like this would ever happen again.

"Sylvia...I was not even able to property thank you for saving me...We...we should had interact more! You save my life...Thank you!" Oz put a hand on her mouth, trying to control the sobs coming from her mouth. She feels sad of Sylvia leaving the group...but she at least feels, relief in knows she will still be able to contact the group from time to time.

She decided to at least send her a message, before she go to bed.

Ask Sylvia! : " [You saved my Life/Sylvia, I can't thank you enough for what you did for me. You have my eternal gratitude for granting me and my sister the opportunity to be together once more. I...I need a help though. How can I help rebuild the trust of my sisters? They are...angry at me because of my decision. I been thinking in go to the festival tomorrow and help rebuild the trust, but...I don't know. What should I do?]

You get a rather simple but sweet message back: "No thanks are needed. I did what I did because I wanted to, and you deserved to Live and have your Wish Granted. Though I do hope you never do anything like that again. I won't be around to do it again, so please be careful."

As for your Question, their are no Rolls necessary for this: "Give them time, and prove that you are truly sorry for what you did and that it won't happen again. They - rightfully - lost a lot of trust and faith in you for what you Did, and it will take a long time for you to earn it back. Be sincere, be straightforward, and ultimately be patient and understanding. It takes time to recover from such trauma, especially concerning Death and the miracle of coming back. Likely part of their greviances stems from your resurrection - they're on some level instinctually still grieving and lashing out, but since you are alive and the cause of their woes the mental turmoil likely isn't making sorting out their feelings easier. Maybe you can help them work through it, once they've settled down and you earnt back a bit of their trust again."

Day Seven

You are indeed right about Glinda, as she's slumped over in a chair by your bed, her head rolled to the side as she calmly rested, the strain from yesterday somewhat faded and yet still evident. 

Stealth Check: DEX + Survival + Stealth - 3 - 1 Success (Glinda)
(5)(1)(5)(6)(1) 1 Successes

You barely manage to slip out of bed and to the bathroom, though judging by how restless your Good Witch, Fortuna, and Persaphone looked it seems like they were going to wake very soon. Best to get your freshening up done fast before they panic at you being gone.

*Rolls*

That reflection of yours seemed to turned mocking. Cruel. For one brief moment.

It seemed to whisper:

"Why did a wretch like you come back?"

- Before you banished it from your mind with much fervor. No. You were not going to let old, dark thoughts plague you today.

Today....you were going to do your best to have fun with your Sisters, and mend the torn Bonds between you all.

As you return to your room you see that Glinda has stirred awake, blinking her eyes at you before they widen as she jumps up and Teleports to your side, concern and relief very much evident.

"Oz! You up! And Okay! Thank Arceas.... Please, though, take it easy! *Stern Look* Or else. *Frowns* ...And please don't beat yourself up over it too much. Your Gloom has been all too evident to me. What done is done. We and the rest of our Sisters will....figure out how to handle things, as I'm sure you will too."

As for your Encounter, are you aiming to spend it with Seddi today? Or simply waiting to hear his advice before deciding what to do ?

*Flashback*
...Oz still want to at least try to find a way to restore Dite situation. She is still determined to try anyway. If did not work...Then she will give Dite back to Tiffany. But at least she will do it knowing full well she tried.

She has a lot to do. She feels terrible to what she made her Coven pass though...But now...she need to rest. Work things out, and then find a way. She must...She need...

Oz did send a short message, thanking Sylvia for the advice. She will promise to at least try.

Oz will reply thanking for the message and tips. She will give her sisters time and...sort out things someway...Hmm...

*Day Seven*

Oz had dark circles in her eyes, while looking at Glinda. She look at her own feet, still a little low because of yesterday punishment and her....currently situation with her Coven. "...Hmm..." Oz just mumble a bit, not very upstart. "...Maybe I was not beat myself enough though...*Sigh*." Oz sit in the ground, resting her head in the bathroom door, putting a hand in her eyes, trying to process all the experience of the last day. "...Sometimes I think...I a terrible trainer. And a terrible leader for our sisters. I know, kinda by extension, a trainer kinda become the Leader of the team...but...You always knew to make the best decisions. You were more wise and knowledge than me. Heck, even Fortuna been the wisest and older of the group think you are a great leader." Oz did put her head between her legs, feeling the heavy burden in her shoulders. "Why you all choose me to be the Leader is...beyond me to be honest. I did make bad choices. A lot...And I know what is done is done...but...I scared. I scared that I would not be able to fix things with Dite. I scared to disapoint Fortuna, my mentor, my professor, my sister...My...Witch mother...And..." She squeeze her eyes, trying to hold as much she can her tears. "...I scared of loosing Hecate...My sister...And my...daughter..."

Oz feel all the pressure in her shoulders, she squeeze her shoulders, trying to hold back, be strong...Or at least find strengh somewhere. After a minute, she...try to calmdown, and take deep breaths. "...But...I know crying will not solve anything. Never...did. It did not help in the past. And it will not help now." She stand up, and clean her eyes. "...I think...I will go to the festival. Try to...put my head in something else...Maybe even rest my mind. Maybe...Find a way to at least start to fix things. Its been a while since you problably also had any kind of...fun. I...I could also try the opportunity to start fixing things with poor Dite. I know she...is extremely negative with me, but, maybe I could...try to explain things. Open my heart, be honest...*Sigh* I don't know. Since I can only carry 6 Pokemon, I was thinking in put one of our sisters behind. Maybe Persephone. I know its been a long time since you both talk but, she is most unfazed by the events of yesterday, believe or not. And Bethy is extremely close to Dite so maybe...with her around it could help things be easier. I know I screw up things, badly. And problably never going to be able to fix...But I must at least try. I send a message to Seddi...we didn't had time to spoke and even have some fun, so maybe this festival could also help...ease my mind."

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She decided to send a message to some people and maybe...Get some help. The first person she though was Tiffany. She really likes her, and she did help her quite a lot. The other one was Dodger. Its been a while since she get a call from him, and have a nice time with him could help. And...there Seddi. His look of disapointing and anger still haunt Oz, but after what happened yesterday, she fear she would not able to escape the sigh of him, specially since he is problably worry sick of her.

With a defeat sigh, she send a message to the cowboy hero. And to the rest of the gang.


To everyone: Good day people. I fine today. Dont need to worry to much about me.

Seddi: Hi. Good day Seddi. How you doing? I...I...Good. I woke up fine...Listen. I thank you for what you did for me yesterday too. I...You problably still angry at me. And that would understanble.

She stop from writting for a second, and then sigh to give him a straight answer.

Seddi: ...There gonna be a festival today. I wanted to go there to...enjoy a good time, and maybe help rebuild my relantioship with my sisters...They are still upset because of yesterday. I also...think we didnt had time to enjoy a good time together as...companions, so I wanted to know if you are free today? If not, I will understand.

Seddi's still on top of responding to messages, as per usual!

Me, mad?  Maybe a little still, but I've had some time to think what happened over.  I can imagine you had good reason for pullin' that stunt, of course, but some context would be nice if you're up for swappin' some stories later.  Yeah, I don't expect you to tell me for free.  You give me a story, and I'll tell you one in return.  Sound fair?

And I don't mind spendin' some time with ya at the festival today.  Honestly, I probably need the break, though I'm still keepin' an ear out for any news about the WH Huntin' Party.  Any particular plans ya had in mind?

Oz look at her phone. A weak smile spreading in her face. "And speaking of the devil. Let me tell you Glinda, sometimes I think Seddi is either a Magi, a Gallade disguised as a human or a have some kind of premonition power, because he knows when and where to send a message, heh." She look at her cellphone and then typed her message, problably with Glinda at her side, looking at her sister talking with her friend.

I...Did. I did had my reasons. Its...a long story.

Oz was hesitant to tell Seddi her story...and specially after her experiences she had in the past with people putting their trust on her. The dark thoughs almost returned to her mind, but she refocus her efforts to not let the darkness spread in her mind again. Not. Now. Focus in what you must Oz.

She takes a deep breath, and then type again.

If we going to stay together as companions against a Malus...and work together as a team from now on...I think...you all deserve the truth. Just...Give me time to think what to say, alright? Its...not easy for me. But...considerely everything you guys did for me...And I feel kinda responsible for Sylvia...leaving the group. It is in part my fault. And you guys risk a lot to save my life. This is the least I owe you. I...just need to fix things with my sisters. They are...important to me.

...Meet me in the festival. I will tell you the truth. If "Fate" chosen all of us to be part in this journey, the least I must do is...put my faith on you guys. I must warn you though: My story is not good. Its...ugly. And you problably will hate me after I finish. But if you end up hating me and never want to see my face again...I will understand. And accept whatever you though of me.

"I...Its bee years since I lived in this region. I though in just...go there and see what is available to enjoy the break. Maybe even get some food maybe. I have nothing in mind though, but I could maybe take a search and see what is available and could be good for our Pokemon partners and us?"

@Lord Windos What events in the festival are available that Oz and Seddi and their Pokemon partners could choose to have some fun there and just...vents things out? Do I need some kind of roll for that?