ITT: We are all Pokémon Trainers

Levi's Grotto

Levi: Oh no.

Levi nudges up to Eskay

Levi: Is something wrong? Please tell me...

Outside Lilycove

No, no, 'course not, Simon'll—Simon?

Simon: <Yes, ma'am.>

-blip!-

Sky Pillar

-the assembled appear here-

-it is almost overrun with activity; Hoenn native 'mons are either huddled in family groups near the walls, or waiting in lines to be looked at by various healing Pokemon. Natu flit about overhead, disappearing and reappearing often. New groups continue to arrive. Crewe looks around-

Um, it's pretty busy in here, but... Simon, go find Chad, would you? Ask him if he's got just a minute to look at Lucius.

Simon: <Yes, ma'am.>

-blip!-

Lilydept

-Morgi is pacing in here.-

Lilycove

Mao: Hmph.

Deziree: Oh, hello Joseph. To give you the short answer, he is a kid that was originally a squid.

Sky Pillar

-Lucius just sorta slumps over, coughing.-

Lucius: Ugh... at least this isn't the worst I've gone through.

Embedded Tower

-Eskay shudders, before finally snapping back to reality.-

Eskay: ...Let's never do that again... never...

Levi's Grotto.

Levi: ...

Levi begins radiating a more positive or calming emotion.

Levi: I'm sorry, Eskay. If I knew you would've reacted like this I would've never done this in the first place...

Sky Pillar

-blip!-

-Chad appears, glances between Lucius and Crewe, then sighs and uses Wish-

Chad: <You do have the best timing, don't you, Crewe?>

Oh, be quiet, you. Oh, uh, Leo got the pups out. They should be around here somewhere.

Chad: <Excellent.>

Um, Lucius, you know Chad, right?

Near Deziree

Joseph: Oh, that was just a silly joke that I heard! :3

How are you?

Lilycove

Deziree: Pretty good. Dune's off with Rill today, but I've found Mao here wandering around.

Mao: Hmph.

Deziree: He really likes that 3DS.

Sky Pillar

Lucius: Name sounds familiar... dunno, it's been a while.

Embedded Tower

-After a few more seconds of silence, Eskay finally starts staggering to his feet, still shaking somewhat-

Eskay: I-it's... fine... I never told you what happened...

Sky Pillar

Right, of course, um... well, he's Rayquaza's right-hand bird—er, was-ish? He doesn't really fly around with Rayqauza anymore, since he got assigned babysitting duty. Now he helps me run the Corps, and also keeps me out of more trouble than I can handle.

Chad: <I try.>

Right. He's a good 'mon.

Chad: <Mm. Crewe, would you make sure we have enough supplies to feed these Pokemon until they return to their home? I believe Sasha and Lionel are in the basement overseeing.>

Huh? Right, um—yeah, of course. I'll be right back, Lucius.

-she shifts to Sneasel form-

-bwaCRASH!-

-Chad fixes Lucius with a piercing stare-

Chad: <So. Lucius.>

Levi's Grotto

Levi, on the other hand, is still sitting on the ground

Levi: Is it a story you want to share, dude?

Near Dezi

-head tilt-

Where are all your other mons?

Sky Pillar

Lucius: ...So. Chad.

Embedded Tower

-Eskay takes a moment to calm himself-

Eskay: Well... you've... you've seen the scar... I have a very bad history with impalement wounds...

Lilycove

Deziree: Oh, Cid and Nicholas are down by the beach with that Sharpedo that flew into the Department Store the other day. She's apparently got quite a few theories about lowering air resistance during flight.

Lilycove

Elise is sitting in the outside area of a restaurant that overlooks the shoreline. Sonata is sitting across from her, sharing the seat with Seven, though just barely. On the table is some form of alcoholic drink. Elise downs the rest of it in one "sip."

"I needed that...spending days stuck in one place is not good for me."

Sonata shakes her head.

<"It's a wonder you survived living in Lacunosa for so long.">

Elise nods, leaning back in her chair.

"I know right? It was like I couldn't do ANYTHING there."

Seven raises an eyebrow.

<"Sonata, you think the alcohol's taken effect yet?">

She nods.

<"Oh, of course it has.">

-blip-

Esprit appears behind Elise, emerging out of a corner of the deck.

"What a surprise to find you here, Elise, dear."

Elise is taken by surprise, and springs forward, nearly smacking her face onto the table. She turns around, clearly not amused. It takes her a bit to determine if it's Esprit or Straw.

"ARCEUS FUCKING DAMMIT...Esprit. And don't call me dear, for the millionth time."

"Mmmhmm. Because that's definitely worked before."

Meanwhile, Straw has gone back to patrolling the coast for any Pokemon still in need of assistance after the storm.

edited 9th Jun '15 6:49:35 PM by strawberryflavored

Lilydept

-Maria walks back in here, because rain and falling in the ocean makes one quite soggy.-

-Qweek qweek qweek qwek-

Maria: ^_^

Lilycove

Joseph: Oh! What about your other other mons?

Sky Pillar

Chad: <I hope you realize that Crewe means a great deal to me. And you mean a great deal to her. But let me make something very clear.>

-he narrows his eyes-

Chad: <I watched her mourn you, do you understand? It has taken her months, and she is finally in a good place. I will not allow you to hurt her like that again, is that clear?>

-he pauses, and his generally menacing aura abates somewhat-

Chad: <I am aware that you did not mean to do so. But take care it does not happen again, or you will have me to answer to.>

Levi's Grotto

Levi stands up in silence, facing Eskay. After a few moments, he gives his companion a delicate, yet warm hug.

Levi: I understand. Again, I'm sorry kid

If it makes you feel any better, I have an idea about how to burst this bubble situation. It's a long shot, but it could possibly work. This time I'll run it by you first.

Lilydept

-Morgi hugs a wet sister.-

Sky Pillar

-Lucius scowls-

Lucius: What, was dying not enough punishment on its own? Yeah, I get that she missed me. What the hell could I do about that? I didn't choose to die. It was a murder. You want someone to get mad at? Get mad at Abel for killing me. Get mad at Yveltal for taking me. Get mad at Xerneas, Tagg, Salvador, and everyone else who brought me back to life. Get mad at Maul for putting me in the exact spot I needed to be in to stumble upon her, five months late to remind her of all the pain she felt. But don't threaten me for dying, don't threaten me for coming back, and don't threaten me for being absolutely fucking incapable of contacting her until now. I already got my nose broken and my ribs cracked for all that. What can you do, anyway? Kill me again? Imagine how she'd feel then.

-He pauses to cough-

Lucius: I didn't die to hurt everyone who cared about me.

Embedded Tower

-Eskay hugs back, still shaking-

Eskay: ...Sure... what is it?

edited 9th Jun '15 7:12:51 PM by Eskay64

"Allright, one, two, three, go!"

Shade leads with Sunny, who immediately launches a Sunny Day and leads the groups to his base. He quickly unlocks the secret door, and everyone rushes inside. They may see a rather large sign with Welcome to the Shadow Realm on it. That and a kitchen, a guest room, Shade's bedroom. All of them covered in different geometric patterned carpet and of Shade's of blue, purple, black, and red. Yet somehow matching.

"Welcome to my sanctum Santorum, feel free to explore a bit and relax."

Levi's Grotto

Levi: Well, this thing is made of water, right? If it were filled with water, it might sorta.. pop on it's own? What's the word for it... displaced... dispersed... Sandy is better at the big words than I am

The main issue is, only one of us here can breathe in water should it not work. But I have a solution for that too...

edited 9th Jun '15 7:22:57 PM by PippingFool

Sky Pillar

-Chad ruffles his feathers-

Chad: <You think I'm angry with you for dying ? I'm not admonishing you for dying, nor for returning. But you should know as well as I do that there are far more ways than just dying that you could hurt Crewe. And I want you to be aware of just how much you are capable of doing to her, and just how little I will stand for that, are we clear?>

-bwaCRASH!-

-there is now a Sneasel attached to Lucius's shoulder-

<Yeah, thanks for that, Chad, now Sasha's pissed at me for stepping on her turf. But yeah, we're good on supplies for now. I'll ask Hannah for some stuff later.>

-she pauses, then shifts awkwardly and glances at Lucius-

<Hey, uh... have you seen Straw lately?>