Buddy: <...Alright, I think that's enough water.>

-He gets under the umbrella as well-

Hajime: "Oh, that's good to hear. Hope you do well."

Route 208 - Past

By now it was raining and storming heavily as Sergey's group walked towards Hearthome - only Magnus and Mireille were outside their respective balls. Although Mireille also was under the umbrella.

Sergey: "Why are you walking with me? You could be in your balls, safe and sound."

Magnus laughed, running a bit before the rest of the group and then dramatically turning around, a visible smile on his face from which you could tell he was enjoying this pretty hard.

Magnus: <I feel that this storm properly highlights my awesomeness.>

As if to support that statement a lighting flashed through the darkened night sky.

Mireille giggled a bit, shaking her head

Mireille: ~He wants to go this way together with you, with the contest being there and all. And me? I need to watch the two of you.~

Sergey: "Many thanks, both of you. Then let us brave this storm - together."

He looked to Hajime and Buddy while wishing his eyes - there was not only rain in there.

Mireille: ~Oh hush you, you're always getting so sentimental.~

She smiled

Mireille: ~Not that I mind.~

With that they continued to slowly walk towards Hearthome, the wind blowing the rain nearly horizontally into their faces, but they marched on, slowly making their way towards the city.

Sergey: "When we're in the city I promise that I'll get us the best hotel room for us warm ourselves and get you ready for the contest."

Magnus: <I'm always ready as you may know.>

Mireille: <I think we all know that you know what he meant *chuckle* don't worry, after a good grooming you'll look even better.>

Magnus: <... okay.>

Magnus still had a hard time accepting that - not that he did not realize that he wasn't made of pure awesomeness, because unlike what one may would think when hearing him he knew very well that he wasn't perfect - oh no that wasn't it... the prospect of having to sit still for the whole time and having himself groomed was it that got him.

there we go, prewriting took its time, as did adapting now but I'm still happy with the result, hope its good :)

Route 208: Past

-Tex and Tyrone are walking on route 211 toward Mt. Coronet-

Ember: <Ugh, I hate caves, and it's pouring. could this day get any worse?>

Scout: <I sense Jack may have some other motive. He doesn't usually explore in bad weather>

Ember: <Wait, what?>

Scout: <I've known Jack since he was a boy. As adventurous as he is, he really only went exploring in the rain when he was looking for something.>

Tyrone: Man, it's raining pretty hard. You sure we should be doing this?

Tex: Tyrone, I've been exploring for 25 years, and I've been in the police for 10. You go in the rain enough, you get used to it.

edited 31st May '16 10:34:29 AM by MajorProblem

Hearthome - Past

Oh, well... I've been... thinking about some things. And no, I don't know where this noise is coming from.

=Eterna City=

Aurum: ~This bird is probably not even listening to me, got any food Zachary?~

Zachary: "Uhhhh....Some Oran Berries? Here, have one"

Zachary throws an Oran Berry at Aurum, who hands it to the Pidgey

Aurum: ~Here, have your food, now will you come with us?~

Zachary: "Aurum, please don't be rude..."

edited 25th May '16 11:27:28 AM by BarelyBodaciousBud

Eterna City

With a loud "Shhhhhloop!" the Oran Berry is literally inhaled, making the already pudgy bird even more round.

"Bi RB F Ed!" With that, he folds up his wings and begins to plummet to the ground.

=Eterna City=

Aurum extends his arms forwards to catch the falling Pidgey and instantly notices how heavy he is compared to a normal Pidgey

Aurum: ~Oh for the love of Arceus, why do you eat so much!?~

Bunby: <Aw come on he's just a Pidgey, he can't be that heavy, can he?>

Bunby attemps to grab Wingtip with her wings but she instantly hands it back to Aurum after noticing its weight

Bunby: <Okay yeah, really heavy, he WOULD make a killer dumbbell though>

Aurum: ~Oh goodness let's just take him to his trainer, and i'm surprised you haven't freaked out by now, Bunby, since you're such a fitness freak~

Bunby: <Ohhhh yeaaahh, haha....>

Bunby starts freaking out right after saying those words as Zachary attempts to calm her down and Aurum decides to walk towards the hospital

edited 25th May '16 12:14:31 PM by BarelyBodaciousBud

Maggie: "Oh? What kind of things?"

Ever's Box

-Merle is watching a computer screen and using a stolen nail clipper to trim the feathers in her hat-

Access: <...Do you do this every day?>

-Merle lets out a startled caw-

Merle: <Where'd you come from?>

Access: <...I mean, there's pretty limited space in here.>

-she peers at the screen-

Access: <What are you up to?>

Merle: <Scheming. Shoo.>

Access: <Can I help?>

Merle: <Got any advice on bringing down a Xatu committing remote murders?>

Access: <...Um.>

Merle: <Yeah, that's what I thought. Run along.>

Access: <...You look tired.>

Merle: <I don't get tired. I get results.>

Access: <You have bags under your eyes. I didn't even know birds could get those.>

Merle: <...>

Access: <Take a nap or I'll Thunder Wave you.>

Merle: <...Fine.>

Merle: <Wha—>

Access: <See? Good decision.>

Merle: <Hmph.>

Hearthome City

(Maggie and DS may well notice the noise has stopped. The twisted metallic abomination nearby, on the other hand, is very noticeable indeed.)

Hearthome - Past

Well... I guess I'm unsure what to do with myself... While the dangerous nature of many of our adventures can be a bit too much at times, I miss travelling with you guys... On the other hand, I've been away from everyone for a while, and... I'm not sure if things would feel the same even if I rejoined, and... well, even if you guys have forgiven me for the whole Unown incident, I... I hope that by helping you guys sort out this glitch situation, I can feel a bit better about myself and make up for what I did...

Maggie: "Ah..."

"Well, I can understand all that and regardless, it's fun to have you around and hopefully this does make you feel better about the Unown thing."

-She does not notice the mechanical thing yet, but is glad the noise has stopped-

Eterna City

Wingtip is astonishingly heavy for a pidgey, but he's also immensely soft and warm to hold. It's kind of soothing. EJ is still out like a light in his room.

Hearthome - Past

- Glancing around, briefly noticing the metallic thing -

Really...? You think the others feel that way too?

- Does a Double Take, looking back over at the metallic thing -

Uh... What's that over there...?

Hearthome, Past

(The voice from within the machine suddenly grow urgent.)

???: <Oh crap oh crap someone saw us what do we do?>

(Whoever else is in there responds only with the sound of claws scraping frantically against metal.)

=Eterna City=

Aurum: ~Finally, we're almost at the entrance to the Pokemon Center, this bird is way too heavy for his own good~

Zachary: "Why don't you hand it to me? You've already carried it for way too long..."

Aurum hands Wingtip over to Zachary who instantly notices how heavy it is but notices how soft he also is and starts hugging him tightly

Aurum: ~Zachary that is not your Pokemon~

Zachary: "But he's so soft! I wish I could just keep him!"

Aurum then falls to the ground because of Wingtip's weight

Zachary: "Okay, you know what? I take that back, I don't want this Pidgey, EJ can keep him"

Zachary and Aurum decide to hold Wingtip together and eventually make their way inside the Pokemon Center...

=Eterna City Pokemon Center=

...After which they ask for EJ's room number and go inside his room

Zachary: "Hey EJ! We brought Wingtip back and he's—- Oh, he must be asleep..."

Aurum: ~More like unconscious, this thing is your problem now~

Aurum drops Wingtip on EJ's chest and leaves the room as Zachary sighs

Aurum: ~I'll stay at the lobby, if you need me~

Eterna City

Immediately, EJ's heart rate on the monitor begins to spike- mayhaps Zachary should not have left a heavy weight on an unconscious man's chest.

Maggie: "...Not sure, but it sounds like they didn't want us seeing them."

=Eterna City=

Zachary: "GOODNESS GRACIOUS!! W-W-What do I do, WHAT DO I DO!?!"

A nurse enters the room while holding some papers and is about to say something until noticing the heart rate monito, to which she responds by dropping her papers in shock as she gasps

Nurse: "Did you do something to that unconscious man!?"

Zachary: "I-I-I-I, N-N-NO, I-I-I, HE— IT WAS THE GARDEVOIR, OKAY!?"

Nurse: "We'll do something, just...leave the room and don't come back in"

Zachary sighs and does as he is told as he walks over to the reception and sits next to Aurum, who is reading a magazine

Aurum: ~Did something happen to EJ?~

Zachary's immediate response is falling on his face and passing out right there, causing Aurum to shake his head and keep reading his magazine without even looking at Zachary lying on the floor

Phenac City

-Rachel slams her head against her desk, making the Electivire nearby jump in surprise.-

Gkika: <HO! Darlink, vhat vas dat about?>

-Rachel groans.-

Rachel: Mom almost saw me at the bakery ordering the cake. And by "almost", I mean I dodged that bullet by the skin of my teeth.

Gkika: <... Is dat good, or bad?>

Rachel: I don't know. I think I might have tipped her off. God I hope not - I don't think Dune would ever forgive me if Mom showed up to stop the wedding. I just gotta start doing everything online. Or in the middle of the night. Or steal her coffee supply and do everything in the morning.

Gkika: <Hy don' tink dat's such a good idea.>

Eterna Pokemon Center

The doctor comes in, and, shaking his head, pulls Wingtip off EJ's chest, letting him breathe, and putting the fattest Pidgey on the nightstand next to him. Now that he no longer has an X0-lb weight on his chest, his vitals return to normal.

Hearthome City

-Jason and Lane are walking around, chatting-

Lane:...and that's why I need glasses now

Jason:Ever consider contacts?

Lane:Nah, not really my thi-

-Suddenly a woman appears!-

Woman:Hi! Do you wanna join my movement?

Jason:...Wha?

Woman:We are the Movement Of Miltank Equality and eNdangerment1 MOMEN!

-Jason and Lane blink-

Both:Wha-?

Woman:You see, we're tired with Miltank based burgers and foodstuffs! Our movement vies for the equality of all Miltank everywhere!

Jason:...But aren't there specific breeds of Miltank bred specifically for food though?

Woman:Thaaaaat's right! We'll work together to tear down that sterotype and burn the farms! Freedom for the Miltank!

Jason:But...what about the farmer's and how they make their money?

Woman:They can go fuck off and die if we dont' get to them first! :D

-Beat-

-Beat-

-Arm whiiiiiiiir-

Jason:Hey Lane, stand back a moment.

Lane:Uhm, oka-

-Jason rears back...-

-And uppercuts the fanatic into the air and away-

Lane:O_O

Jason:Oh nooo, my mechanical arm must have malfunctioned.

-Beat-

You were saying?

Lane:...She's gonna be fine, right?

Jason:Yeah, pretty sure I aimed at some body of water.

-There's a far off SPLOOSH-

Bullseye!

Lane:Remind me not to piss you off.

Jason:o3o

Hearthome Contest Hall

-Etran and Siku walks in-

Voice: <Who dares disturb my slumber?!>

Siku:< Can it, Malice. We're here for you.>

Voice:< Who is this beautiful and powerful Mismagius you speak of? I am the dark- Oh, hey Etran. Didn't realize it was you.>

- Malice pops out in front of Etran-

Malice:<Forget something, "Buddy?">

Etran: Um, Malice. Sorry for..y'know, dropping you here.

Malice: <Dropping me? Pretty sure that pickpocket took me. Anyway, here's my great ball.>

-Malice hands Etran a great ball.-

Etran: Return!

-Etran recalls Malice.-

Old Chateau- 28 minutes until sunset

-The entry on The Mistress contains a rough sketch of a little girl of about 7 or 8 years old in it. Below that is the information-

True Name: Unknown

Name of Referral: The Mistress

Arrival at Chateau: Unknown (Note: My current theory is that she was one of the original inhabitants of the mansion.)

Memory Status: The Mistress only has fleeting memories of her time before death, almost all personal information or acquired traits were absent at first. (Note: Is this due to the trauma of her death?)

Personality: The Mistress used to be quiet, but still very kind and playful. However, she still was a very lonely child, forever trapped in such a volatile stage of life. Any playmates she had would eventually grow up, and even then, were not the human interaction she longed for.

The Mistress’s behavior took a turn for the worst a month ago, after Nirvana disappeared for a day, before returning mutated. The Mistress disappeared with her again a day after that. When the two returned, The Mistress was much more manic.

Any sense of restraint or morality appears to have been stripped from The Mistress, leaving an Enfant Terrible behind, if you will. She has no qualms about trying to keep human companions anymore.

Relations:

The Mistress is widely considered the boss by most of the residents of the Old Chateau, myself included. However, with the recent personality change, many have cut their ties with The Mistress. Most who have cut their ties have since disappeared. Before the personality change, the closest thing The Mistress had to a playmate was Huet.

Keres and Nirvana were something like adoptive mothers for The Mistress. Nirvana in her corrupted state has continued the role, while her girlfriend has been keeping her distance. The Butler was something of an adoptive uncle as well, but has steadily grown weary of her antics, and I fear that he may break soon.

Most Common Location:

Her room, R5.

Notes for Handling:

Do not, under any circumstances, take away her toys. Nor should one disobey too many of her orders, lest you disappear as well. Insubordination is a sure way to do that. The Mistress is and still acts like a child, so many tactics for handling youngsters tend to work on her.

-The entry ends there. Audra and the other members of Ark's pack are looking expectantly at Simon to read it out.-

Hearthome, Hotel

Sergey and team were currently in a big bathroom with a huge pool, so everyone took the opportunity to take a nice hot bath... well everyone save for Loran who just lied on a hot towel - though from the looks of it he enjoyed it anyway.

Sergey: "Ahhhh~ the work really paid out, we maybe should do errands full time... this is heaven."

Mireille: ~Yep... heaven this is... but a bit expensive for us, isn't it?~

Sergey: "Point taken. After that we'll make you contest ready Magnus, that okay with you."

Magnus: <If that is anything like this, I'm so ready.>

Mireille: ~He is.~

Remembering what Blitz said about the spikes Sergey pointed at them

Sergey: "Err how about this, to make this as non-awkward as possible, how about I groom you to the best of my abilities and you polish your spikes yourself? That be okay with you?"

A silent nod.