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

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

Your Fortune Witch looked up at you, a surprised look at what you were requesting. Seeing the Resolution, the Sincerity on your face....your raven grew serious as she gave you a singular nod. 

So be it.

Then, she *hopped!* and flew over, landing on your shoulders. Despite her weight you do not bend or Stagger - you have long gotten used to this.

She bowed her head, eyes closed, then spread her wings wide open, Focused and Waiting....

....You took a deep breath.

*Phooo...*

Brought your hands together, clasped against your chest.

*Phwoosh*

And then pushed them forward in a joined, open palm gesture as you

Blew out

Special (*11) + Survival (*4) + Channel (*7)  + 2 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5  : 8D6 Dice 
(4)(5)(2)(6) (4)(2)(2)(1) 4 Successes
(5) / 2 = 2, rounded down

A billow, bracing, yet oh so invigorating stream of air suddenly rushed throughout the Room, at the backs of Seddi, Ceruledge, and of course Fortuna and Oz. Being so....gently held yet spurred on by the wind.....you all feel like you could push your limits like never before.

Invigorating Winds in Effect: Halve the Cost of using Will for 4 Rounds, or outside of combat for about a minute, Rounded Down.

The wind....the Magic you Evoked, made your hair dance beautifully, your dress almost dancing in a mesmerizing pattern as your eyes briefly *flashed* with Power.

...Then you staggered, clutching the side of your head as you suddenly felt light-headed and dizzy. For a moment you thought you'd cough up blood again, but thankfully the moment passed, leaving you just....Tired. 

Tired....yet feeling more alive than ever.

Oz' Will Decreases by 2; She is now Tired and Dizzy ( - 2 to Invocation and Social Rolls) .

Everyone's reaction?

Glinda simply closed her eyes and bowed her head in support. Fortuna was gently rubbing your shoulder and cooing soft, soothing tunes. Bethy looked plain stunned, Meza was jolted out of her funk as she keenly observed the winds, and Dite.....

...They where still scared. Scared....but just a little curious, staring at you with the smallest morsel of Wonder.

Ceruledge was looking over themselves in mild surprise, not used to feeling so free, before looking up to you with greater Interest and Respect than ever.

Seddi ( Dragonstrike ), though?

Well....that was up to him.

@Spiritmon

Seddi watches curiously, and when the invigorating tailwind spurs them all onwards, he closes his eyes and just relishes the feeling for a moment.

The feeling of freedom.  It takes him back to some of his favorite places in the Paldean wilderness.  No government bureaucracy, no people judging them...just him, his 'mons, and the wide open expanses of the Paldean hills...

He looks at Oz and nods.  "That's an impressive bit of magic you've got there.  Don't push yourself, though.  Won't be able to enjoy the party if ya fall over from exhaustion, after all."

There's no judgement coming from him.  Whether Oz is a mage or a trainer is not what's important to him.  He's very concerned about her health right now though, for rather obvious reasons.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

The Officials are fine with Holding the request, though they want to get it done ASAP. Both to settle debts quickly and because the thought of you not getting what you're worth ASAP seems to be a mortifying thought to them!

Oh, in that case Bernhard changes his mind and we'll drop the request sooner than later:

He wishes for his shaky reputation at the docks to be cleared, and to being able to explore there freely without distrust from the people there. Because yes I still intend to find the Black Market there at some point of the campaign and shop parts of Pokemon and sell questionable goods - but straight up telling the government that he wants to be taken there is proooobably not the best idea.

Does that sound reasonable and possible? If not, I have an alt idea that's perhaps sorta lame, but highly useful later on.

*Rolls* ....Once more you are spared any excitement, despite drawing Fate's attention on ye. Haven't I told you guys not to tempt Fate?

I like tempting fate, as much as a bad idea it probably is~


Not having access to my charasheet nor my written notes at the moment, so I'll note down the earnes money and purchases later on. There are a few more things I want to buy indeed (making use of the sweet 20% discount~) but let's hear whether my request to the government is possible in the first place or whether it's the alt idea since one kinda depends on the result of the other.


And with that concluded....~ Onwards to the REAL show indeed~

...And onto spending time with your paramour: Morgana.

You find a letter in you hand soon after your shopping trip is down. It simply read this: "Meet me yonder, as I ponder and wander, at the park I meet you and your own here and there. Eagerly and dearly awaiting, Morgana."

Now the REAL show begins - set the stage however you like, and I'll do the rest.

That letter causes Bernhard's humble heart to almost skip a beat, and with the most quick and graceful moves (perhaps making use of Cyan Surge indeed here?) he makes his way to the park... You do not keep a lady waiting after all, not in his books.

And there she was indeed... Morgana, his secret and forbidden yet truthful darling and sweetheart. His angel~, if you wish.

She receives a deep and bow of respect as a greeting, before Bern would gently take her dainty hand into his and give its back an ever-soft kiss - and then straight up pulls her into hug! A long and tender one, one that he would probably want to hold on forever if he only could. "Oh Morgana..... My dearest and fey lady...~♡"

".....Please excuse dear-me, though I have indeed been missing you. Been worried and concered for you indeed. My heart and mind were LONGING for you, more so when it should not be allowed to - but who am I wanting to put love of all things in chains and behind bars."

He breaks the hug eventually (but keeps her close), and gifts her a tender smile as he carefully strokes her cheeck with his natural hand. "There are indeed so many things I desire to ask and inquire about with you, but THAT is neither here nor now. Let's reserve THIS for a more private~♡ time and setting, now shall we not, if you are...fine with having dear me over with your beautiful~ self once night falls.....~" *tender smile intensifies*

"Do tell me thus though: How are you, after the prior two days have been so very...VEXXING on your end...?"

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

@Spiritmon

Seddi watches curiously, and when the invigorating tailwind spurs them all onwards, he closes his eyes and just relishes the feeling for a moment.

The feeling of freedom.  It takes him back to some of his favorite places in the Paldean wilderness.  No government bureaucracy, no people judging them...just him, his 'mons, and the wide open expanses of the Paldean hills...

He looks at Oz and nods.  "That's an impressive bit of magic you've got there.  Don't push yourself, though.  Won't be able to enjoy the party if ya fall over from exhaustion, after all."

There's no judgement coming from him.  Whether Oz is a mage or a trainer is not what's important to him.  He's very concerned about her health right now though, for rather obvious reasons.

(...I sometimes get overwhelm in what music to choose from certain moments...But I think this one I about to put would be define as Oz music theme, representing Oz despair of the future but also hopes)

Soul Sacrifice - Hope and Future on the Same Page (Instrumental)

Oz could feel it…the ancient power she years not used. The second time in her new life, she called upon that power. She felt…alive. More alive than she was in years.

When she fell to the ground, she felt extremely exhausted. Almost like a little bird who was learning again to fly, and fall from grace.

In a way, it's exactly that.

With Seddi words and Fortuna helping her, Oz little by little returns to reality. She looks at everyone's faces, seeing each one of them and trying to analyze their faces.

Oz tries to stand up, even to the point of refusing Seddi hand in case he does offer it. “...There is nothing impressive about this.” Oz sit down, looking at her own hands with sadness…but almost hatred of herself. “...Many people when they see my people's display of power a few things come to mind: Wonder. Marvelous. Jealousy. Ambition. And when my people see their reactions, they usually go like this: Pride. Wisdom. Authority. Guidance. A blessing.”

“This power only brought a few things only, and these things only: Sacrifice. Pain. Suffering. A duty that I never wanted. Training to the point of almost falling unconscious. Anguish. Loneliness.” Oz looks at her side. “... Nightmares…And a Curse.”

Oz then looks at the ground, remembering her old days. “Despite all of this…Despite all the pain I had to endure…I wanted to make a difference for the world. I wanted to show the people that despite our incredible powers, at the end of the day…We were the same. That we Scimitars have the same feelings as humans: We could cry, laugh, love, and feel the same pain. That even if I didn't have the same power I have, I can still help the world. That I could help save people even without powers…Even if I was aware what my people did to the world caused suffering.”

“Yes, the Scimitars did help save the world against Primal Deoxys, and make a change to the world…but many Calamities was also caused by our interference: The Ascension of Enigma and their Shadow Pokemon. Their take over on Unova. Terra Betrayal to the other heroes. The death of many Legendary and Mythical, causing an enormous imbalance in the world, making the legends more and more giving up on humanity and Pokemon…And the increase of many ambitious Magi to take over control in the power over Pokemon.”

Oz then put her hands together one after the other, feeling the heavy burden in her shoulders. To be able to finally speak after such a long time it's…a relief, no matter how painful it is. “...I am a Scimitar Seddi…A Sky Scimitar. Just like Mr Samsara…but I never felt free like the Sky I should represent. I feel…shackled…like a bird who was trapped inside a cage, incapable of escaping my fate…Cursed to be shackled by the chains of the past..."

Then she looked again at Seddi's eyes. “...And a wretched creature who left those who put their trust on me behind…”

She could see in her vision: Their faces. Torn to pieces, destroyed. Their maws turn to shreds. But eternally looking at her, blaming and hating her.

The Dark Cursed Witch…

“...But…that's not all the story…not at all…It's only the tip of the iceberg.”

“...You will know my name…MY real name. The name I left so many years ago. The name I forsaken after my greatest failures happened on the same day.”

“The day where I betrayed my friends. My companions who put their trust on me…The day where they died…The day where Glinda died…”

“...”

“I…”

Oz lips get sealed…she…she couldn't bring herself to return to spell that name. The name who brought so much pain to her life…But…now she can't turn back now.

She tries to ignore the hatred the eyes keep looking at her. With a heavy sight, she reveal her name…Her original name.

“My real name…Is…Isobell. Isobell LeFay. The Black Witch. A Sky Magi…”

“...And the Betrayal Evoker.”

[Mikaruge108]

Something which pleased Chloe, judging by the happy little claps and jitter bug dance she was doing over its corpse. Smore looked fascinated and impressed by it all, but once the oddly sweet yet earthy scent of the false dragonfly's blood hit her she started vibrating in excitement and drooling. She gave you a pleading, oddly Baby-Doll Eye look: Will you let her eat the Vibrava ?

(dang)

"Such is the circle of life, a Flygon would have been helpful, but alas. Very well" Darren lets Smore nom it.

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

(...I sometimes get overwhelm in what music to choose from certain moments...But I think this one I about to put would be define as Oz music theme, representing Oz despair of the future but also hopes)

Soul Sacrifice - Hope and Future on the Same Page (Instrumental)

Oz could feel it…the ancient power she years not used. The second time in her new life, she called upon that power. She felt…alive. More alive than she was in years.

When she fell to the ground, she felt extremely exhausted. Almost like a little bird who was learning again to fly, and fall from grace.

In a way, it's exactly that.

With Seddi words and Fortuna helping her, Oz little by little returns to reality. She looks at everyone's faces, seeing each one of them and trying to analyze their faces.

Oz tries to stand up, even to the point of refusing Seddi hand in case he does offer it. “...There is nothing impressive about this.” Oz sit down, looking at her own hands with sadness…but almost hatred of herself. “...Many people when they see my people's display of power a few things come to mind: Wonder. Marvelous. Jealousy. Ambition. And when my people see their reactions, they usually go like this: Pride. Wisdom. Authority. Guidance. A blessing.”

“This power only brought a few things only, and these things only: Sacrifice. Pain. Suffering. A duty that I never wanted. Training to the point of almost falling unconscious. Anguish. Loneliness.” Oz looks at her side. “... Nightmares…And a Curse.”

Oz then looks at the ground, remembering her old days. “Despite all of this…Despite all the pain I had to endure…I wanted to make a difference for the world. I wanted to show the people that despite our incredible powers, at the end of the day…We were the same. That we Scimitars have the same feelings as humans: We could cry, laugh, love, and feel the same pain. That even if I didn't have the same power I have, I can still help the world. That I could help save people even without powers…Even if I was aware what my people did to the world caused suffering.”

“Yes, the Scimitars did help save the world against Primal Deoxys, and make a change to the world…but many Calamities was also caused by our interference: The Ascension of Enigma and their Shadow Pokemon. Their take over on Unova. Terra Betrayal to the other heroes. The death of many Legendary and Mythical, causing an enormous imbalance in the world, making the legends more and more giving up on humanity and Pokemon…And the increase of many ambitious Magi to take over control in the power over Pokemon.”

Oz then put her hands together one after the other, feeling the heavy burden in her shoulders. To be able to finally speak after such a long time it's…a relief, no matter how painful it is. “...I am a Scimitar Seddi…A Sky Scimitar. Just like Mr Samsara…but I never felt free like the Sky I should represent. I feel…shackled…like a bird who was trapped inside a cage, incapable of escaping my fate…Cursed to be shackled by the chains of the past..."

Then she looked again at Seddi's eyes. “...And a wretched creature who left those who put their trust on me behind…”

She could see in her vision: Their faces. Torn to pieces, destroyed. Their maws turn to shreds. But eternally looking at her, blaming and hating her.

The Dark Cursed Witch…

“...But…that's not all the story…not at all…It's only the tip of the iceberg.”

“...You will know my name…MY real name. The name I left so many years ago. The name I forsaken after my greatest failures happened on the same day.”

“The day where I betrayed my friends. My companions who put their trust on me…The day where they died…The day where Glinda died…”

“...”

“I…”

Oz lips get sealed…she…she couldn't bring herself to return to spell that name. The name who brought so much pain to her life…But…now she can't turn back now.

She tries to ignore the hatred the eyes keep looking at her. With a heavy sight, she reveal her name…Her original name.

“My real name…Is…Isobell. Isobell LeFay. The Black Witch. A Sky Magi…”

“...And the Betrayal Evoker.”

Seddi listens quietly as Oz describes her feelings, her motivations. 

He doesn't interrupt, merely indicating for her to continue her tale.  He has some opinions on what's been said so far, but he'll save them for after Oz finishes.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

If you're willing to splurge you could get some Bayhama Sun-days for $500 per unit - acts like a Full Heal, but also boosts Happiness too!

2 units of these bought! No such thing as too many Full Heals, bonus points if it makes his magical partners happy. Perhaps happy Equinox = she'll leave him alone?

Later on, trying to find a buying for the subtly magical crafting material was a bit of a challenge due to its uniqueness and nature, but you were eventually able to find a rich fashionista willing to part $750 Base Price for it. After YOUR Mod, that would be $750 + 375 = $1125 , and after the Sale Item Mod it would be $1688 Poke! Not bad at all, though finding someone else to sell this too may be hard work...

An occultist arts shop is willing to pay $500 Base Price for 1 Unit of Veil Colour; 500 * 1.5 = 750 * 1.5 = $1125 Poke for 1 Unit!

1 unit of Kitsune Crimson Rope, and 5 Units of Veil Color sold!~ More money in Bernhard's pocket, yippee!~

The shop keep spreads his arms out wide and welcomes you with a grin as you enter his shop, clearly happy to see you after a bit. The shop itself was fairly crowded, with several people browsing and other eagerly awaiting when the sweepstakes would start. You could also see several pierces of art Zephy drew -looks like the man elected to keep them to decorate the place.

"Hey, if it isn't my favorite magical customer! How've ya been? Hope it's been good me, 'cause thanks to ya my business has been booming! It has allowed me to go all out for the Festival! Plus your art has been a hit with the customers - you got to hook me up with more of it! But enough about me - what can I do for you ?"

Cha-Ching! Swords Dance Bought! Remember you have a standing Discount at the Shop, but with your recent windfalls you can more than afford it regardless. You have also been entered into the Sweepstakes - the more you purchase, the higher the odds of getting the Big Prize!

Oh well, more sweet flattery on Bernhard's end. He's not spared from the honey words today it seems!

*glances around the shop* "It sure is delightful~ to see your appreciation of my service and fine art - even more so on this fine day. I shall..see what I can do about more artworks indeed. Either way... we've had a deal, now didn't we?~ A most peculiar move reseved for my magical unicorn?"

TM of Swords Dance bought - it's been reseved for him for 7500$poke - 10% personal discount = 6750$Poke. Wishlist-move acquired.

That's not all yet however - "Oh guess what, while I'm here already..."

Also buying Icy Wind for 3000$poke - 10% personal discount = 2700$poke. More icy powers for Zephy.
Aaaaalso buying Moon Blast for 3000$poke - 10% personal discount = 2700$poke. I love that move and I want Spritzee to know it early (aka spent XP on other moves and Stats than on learning it for 31XP)

Bonus points for higher chances on winning that Move EXemplifier now.

[Iron]

The Bronze Pokeathalon is about to begin - you still interested in joining, or has Vern got what he wanted out of the experience and is ready to wander off once more? If the later this would only count for a Minor Encounter and I'll calc XP for you and Pwee pronto, as well as any Loot you might obtain for giving up your spot to the next aspire in line.

"Thanks, man. Watching a runt grow up into a giant Wailmer is gonna be so cute. Wonder if it will be runty by Wailmer standards."

After consultation with Pwee and the rest of the team, Vernon continues. Do you use the same Pokemon at each tier, or is Vern supposed to design a Spectacle with a new Pokemon?

The fellow shrugs while his Wailmer has a thoughtful look about the hypothetical situation. On the one hand being a 'small' Wailord would detract from its species greatest strength (BULK), but on the other hand it would mean less food bills for their Master and greater ease of just...finding places where they could hang out that was not the coast or some specific buildings/areas. Something for you to think about, if you one day get a big blue of your own.

As for your Questions: Once you Qualify for a Tier, you're free to either use the same Pokemon throughout the competition or switch things up. For the Spectacle Categories their are pros and cons for either strategy. For 'Solos' , if you have a Mon that is REALLY good at Performing and/or you got a good rapport and Performance(s) practiced with them then you're focusing your energy and efforts into a singular, strong contender. The cons, however, is that this can tire out most Mons, make you predictable to the Competition, and the judges themselves can grow bored or disinterested if you don't have a vast repitore of Routines with you Mon or a lot of creativity.

For 'Full' , you have your whole team to draw from in terms of experience and capability for an act - one could be Pwee's Dive Bomb for one Round, then Munchlax doing a Juggling Routine or Something the next, for example. However in that case your whole run is dependent on your whole team being up to snuff, and as we all know a chain is only as strong as its weakest link...

You don't have to fully commit to either style, but with the First Stage of the Bronze Spectacle Competition you'll have to decide if you want to repeat Pwee's Routine, come up with something different with him, or use another Mon entirely. Hmm...decisions decisions....

We'll swap to Munchlax, who will also Stockpile a bunch before going out. Munchlax will then use Metronome to get a Spectacle that's up to the Storyteller's discretion! Will it be something whimsical Munchlax dreams up on purpose? Will it be COMPLETELY RANDOM? Will it be something based on the environment? Will it be something magical or fate-related? Will it be something Stockpile related? Will it be something criminal? xD

If it's something a bit more random, part of Munchlax's orders will be to react to the Metronome's effects in an impressive way, and Vernon will try to make it clear to the judges that the act is entirely improvised. (I do think Vernon sometimes uses Metronome for his own entertainment).
If the effects of Metronome cause something on the terrain, Munchlax will react by tap dancing comically on it in his Heavy Duty Boots that make him immune to the effects of the terrain.

Vernon is thinking Metronome could be the key to never being predictable.

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

We'll swap to Munchlax, who will also Stockpile a bunch before going out. Munchlax will then use Metronome to get a Spectacle that's up to the Storyteller's discretion! Will it be something whimsical Munchlax dreams up on purpose? Will it be COMPLETELY RANDOM? Will it be something based on the environment? Will it be something magical or fate-related? Will it be something Stockpile related? Will it be something criminal? xD

If it's something a bit more random, part of Munchlax's orders will be to react to the Metronome's effects in an impressive way, and Vernon will try to make it clear to the judges that the act is entirely improvised. (I do think Vernon sometimes uses Metronome for his own entertainment).
If the effects of Metronome cause something on the terrain, Munchlax will react by tap dancing comically on it in his Heavy Duty Boots that make him immune to the effects of the terrain.

Vernon is thinking Metronome could be the key to never being predictable.

....You really want to leave things to Fate's whims, Lady Luck's fancy, and Miss Fortune's amusement? When the Fortune Teller all but confirmed you're now a literal Fortune Magnet and Amplifier? Especially with how erratic your own Luck has been ever since you've 'arrived' in Sutalor? And in a situation that is all but begging for wacky and disasterous hijinks - its in the name Spectacle.

*Sighs*

Very well. 

Let's see what the Dice have in store for you.

Metronome
*Rolls* 
*Rolls*
*Rolls*
...
*Looks at a particular Random Events Table*
...
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Fully Stocked with ENERGY aplenty, your adorable and ever glutenous lil' bear begins to rhythmically dance in a long, wide circle, doing  a twirling, hopping sort of dance as they *stomped* and *clapped*  in a hypnotic, discordant, and, dare you say it, infernal beat. They then stopped in front of you, facing the judges, and threw out their arms with a fierce cry of "MU MUCHLAX!!!"

A pitch black circular hole in reality appeared at that very moment.

Which edge's ignited with sulfurous flames, and its inky depths flared with Light -




- And out came a demon straight from ^%*#$%@$&&@$#@

The judges, already at the edge of their seats, froze stiff.

The audience, sparse as it was since this was a Bronze Event, went silent.

The other competitors, before and after, paled and clutched their hearts.

For, one and all, they recognized what it was.

But not you or Munchlax, for such a Mon was hardly ever spoken of back home or even that much in the wide world.

The demon looked around at Its surroundings, blinking at such a public place They had been Summoned, before their attention was caught as your bottomless pit of hunger waved at It excitedly, completely oblivious to what they Summoned.

Once gotten Munchlax bowed and greeted it, admirably following your instructions to Improve and Wing Attack it. Blinking some more, the demon's expression shifted from confusion, surprise, and then....bemusement as It leaned down to tiny creature that had Called Them Forth  from %$&^%@&^%#$@*(# 

Munchlax proceed to chatter some more, before holding out its arms with a biiiig, wide, and adorably derpy smile!

....

Special Fortune Roll: Devil's Due
(6)(4)(3)(6)(5)(5)(6) Six Successes, 6 6 6 

1. ()() Auto Super Rare ... * *
2. (11) , (6) , (7) , (1) , (10) , (5) ...  ~ ~ 
3. (90) ... # #

The demon stared for a moment, at the sheer audacity of the tiny babe before It and the incredulousness of the situation sinking in....before tilting Their head back and laughed.

A remarkably human laughed. 

Or rather, distinctly different from a regular Mon's, distinctly holding its own discordant, chaotic tone, yet distinctly matching the typical laughs most human beings had.

It was unnerving.

It was fascinating.

It was right/wrong.

Then, the Demon looked at you and smiled.

It Spoke.
Without Words.
Without Sound.

Yet you could Hear/Feel/Resonate with it all the same.

Amusing.
Interesting.
Willing.

Deal.

Fate.
Owed.

Trade.

Transformation.

Transportation.

Choose.

One.

Vernon.

: )

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

The Officials are fine with Holding the request, though they want to get it done ASAP. Both to settle debts quickly and because the thought of you not getting what you're worth ASAP seems to be a mortifying thought to them!

Oh, in that case Bernhard changes his mind and we'll drop the request sooner than later:

He wishes for his shaky reputation at the docks to be cleared, and to being able to explore there freely without distrust from the people there. Because yes I still intend to find the Black Market there at some point of the campaign and shop parts of Pokemon and sell questionable goods - but straight up telling the government that he wants to be taken there is proooobably not the best idea.

Does that sound reasonable and possible? If not, I have an alt idea that's perhaps sorta lame, but highly useful later on.

*Rolls* ....Once more you are spared any excitement, despite drawing Fate's attention on ye. Haven't I told you guys not to tempt Fate?

I like tempting fate, as much as a bad idea it probably is~


Not having access to my charasheet nor my written notes at the moment, so I'll note down the earnes money and purchases later on. There are a few more things I want to buy indeed (making use of the sweet 20% discount~) but let's hear whether my request to the government is possible in the first place or whether it's the alt idea since one kinda depends on the result of the other.


And with that concluded....~ Onwards to the REAL show indeed~

...And onto spending time with your paramour: Morgana.

You find a letter in you hand soon after your shopping trip is down. It simply read this: "Meet me yonder, as I ponder and wander, at the park I meet you and your own here and there. Eagerly and dearly awaiting, Morgana."

Now the REAL show begins - set the stage however you like, and I'll do the rest.

That letter causes Bernhard's humble heart to almost skip a beat, and with the most quick and graceful moves (perhaps making use of Cyan Surge indeed here?) he makes his way to the park... You do not keep a lady waiting after all, not in his books.

And there she was indeed... Morgana, his secret and forbidden yet truthful darling and sweetheart. His angel~, if you wish.

She receives a deep and bow of respect as a greeting, before Bern would gently take her dainty hand into his and give its back an ever-soft kiss - and then straight up pulls her into hug! A long and tender one, one that he would probably want to hold on forever if he only could. "Oh Morgana..... My dearest and fey lady...~♡"

".....Please excuse dear-me, though I have indeed been missing you. Been worried and concered for you indeed. My heart and mind were LONGING for you, more so when it should not be allowed to - but who am I wanting to put love of all things in chains and behind bars."

He breaks the hug eventually (but keeps her close), and gifts her a tender smile as he carefully strokes her cheeck with his natural hand. "There are indeed so many things I desire to ask and inquire about with you, but THAT is neither here nor now. Let's reserve THIS for a more private~♡ time and setting, now shall we not, if you are...fine with having dear me over with your beautiful~ self once night falls.....~" *tender smile intensifies*

"Do tell me thus though: How are you, after the prior two days have been so very...VEXXING on your end...?"

The officials looked at each other, confused at your request at first before realizing you may have gotten up to some trouble there, and frowned before looking back at you with a small degree of hesitation.

You're swiftly given an answer about this Request: Yes, they could...but they're uncertain if their aid would be of any use to you in this regard without knowing more details as to why your in the outs with that section of the city. If it was a Legal Dispute then your reputation and status as a Scimitar would have probably sufficed to keep you in the clear in all but the most extreme of cases, which would be rather worrisome for obvious reasons. If it was the opposite of Legal then not only would the officials be putting themselves in a potential Bide trying to solve the matter, but having the backing of the government would likely make the greyer or blacker parts of the Docks even less likely to trust you. If it was something else altogether then it was likely the sort of Strange mess Sutalor likes to throw the City and it would take quite a bit of time to untangle and deal with whatever happened properly.

Point is, the government could help your with this Request, but how useful it'll actually is highly variable based on what you're willing to share and want out of it. A crapshoot, in other words.

Honestly, they expected you request some fantastical Item for your Magic Studies or Use, or a Pokemon they had a hard time getting, not....politics related matters, ironically enough. Funny how it worked out like that...

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Concerning your TMs, all transactions Completed, Cha-Ching! GREATLY increased odds of Winning Big in the Sweepstakes! As for the matter of a Happy Lox being less of a cuddle bug, from what Zephy has said it seems that would only encourage said behavior and make it more likely to give Public Displays of Affection. At least Zephy is more than willing to handle them/her if they get too....Frisky.

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You could just as easily and quickly fly over to the park, but if you like the thought of riding on a beast of questionable origins be my guest!

And be Morgana's guest, for you find her sitting on the big rock in her signature style, staring up into the sky, seemingly lost in thought and .... tired.  Not overly so, but by the slight slump in her posture and the faint air of weariness and....sadness and frustration.....you could tell she has not exactly had the best time lately. 

So much so that she didn't even notice your presence until you surprised hugged her, causing her to let out a unladylike 'EH?' and nearly getting piled drived into the ground as she gripped you with SUPREME FORCE and prepared to give you a nice SLAM before blinking as she recognized you.

"Bernard, my dearest and devilish delight? Don't scare me, startled and spook me so, oh no! Fear what could be done, in panic or wrung, to you my beloved...."

She swiftly returned your hug, inviting you into her embrace as she cherished your closeness.

"Oh it is so good and wonderful to see you, my beau and best man."

She listened as you waxed on, frowning a bit and...cringing (VERY unusual) as you allude and then directly asked what has been Bothering Her lately.

".....Can we speak of other matters, please? Much as I love to indulge your curiousity in me.....in this case I believe it would only cause.....complications if you knew even  a shred about it."

....Aaaaand she's talking like a normal person. That ain't good. Oh dear....

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- Choose next Encounter, but you're going to be on pause for a bit while I catch the others up - feel free to RP with your Dragons or text the other PCs though!

The Afterlife is due a small visit (Minor Encounter) to look around for someone crazy enough to buy/trade for the giga-gyarados. If Seddi was right this'd be the perfect place.