Sholto: <Right...>

<We can take the boat out there, or I can try flying you to one.>

Haycorn: <He said he wanted to battle, so I showed him how to. You can't really get through your life without knowing how to do that.>

"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every

Solaceon

Loran now was a bit stoic like a child... well technically he still was one so that probably was to be expected.

Loran: <You said it would be funny.>

Mireille: <I repeat myself: Did. You. hurt. Loran?>

By now Magnus and Mistral could be seen in the distance, seemingly they were also searching for Loran.

edited 15th Jun '16 12:15:32 PM by Sergey_Smirnov

"One may feel fear in the face of danger so long as one banishes fear when danger actually arrives"

Youta: There is no need for that.

-He jumps down and joins the others.-

We are not far from Cyllage City. It should be possible to bring her on foot.

I'm done here.

Sholto: <Oh, that's good.>

Haycorn: <Yeah, you typically hurt each other in battles. He hurt me too.>

"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every

Zeal: Who are you, anyway?

Youta: I would rather keep that to myself for now. Sorry.

edited 15th Jun '16 12:43:21 PM by AZealousIndividual

I'm done here.

Solaceon

Except for the fireballs in her eyes Mireille now almost looked serene... making her even scarier.

Mireille: <You battled him? You do know that he hatched not too long ago? He doesn't even know what that is. Why did you even do that to begin with.>

edited 15th Jun '16 12:52:24 PM by Sergey_Smirnov

"One may feel fear in the face of danger so long as one banishes fear when danger actually arrives"

-Choice is alone in the kitchen. Crispin enters.-

Crispin: Mind if we talk?

-Choice nods. Crispin closes the door behind him and sets a handful of Poké Balls on the table.-

Choice: What is this?

Crispin: You don't have any Pokémon. I got these through a contact of mine. They're all Shadowed.

Choice: ...I refuse.

Crispin: And I refuse to accept your refusal. You will use these Pokémon.

-Choice stands up.-

Crispin: You don't intimidate me.

-He sighs.-

Sit down. I know exactly who you are, and why this matters so much to you. But guess what?

-He smirks.-

You'll never find your partner if you don't play along.

Choice: ...

I could kill you right here.

Crispin: No, you really couldn't. I've got a dead man's switch set up. If anything happens to me, Anima will find all about your past. Every little thing you've put so much work into hiding.

-He shakes his head.-

Do you honestly think she'd let you live if she knew who you were? Who you are? You're worse than the scum she's doing her best to eliminate.

-Choice glares.-

Crispin: Please, sit back down.

-Choice pauses before complying.-

Crispin: Much better.

Choice: What do you hope to gain from this?

Crispin: A great deal! For starters, you have no choice but to act as my puppet. And I intend to make very good use of that. And in the long term I'm thinking I'll do the same to Anima.

She still clings so strongly to her own warped sense of morality, to her childish ideals. I think I'll use that to turn her into a weapon. After all, there's nothing more dangerous than someone with a goal who's lost the only thing holding them back.

It's exciting, isn't it?

-The look on Choice's face shows he clearly does not agree.-

Crispin: Well, I'll let you be for now. I'll have my first real task for you soon.

-He leaves the room, then steps back in.-

Oh, and I think it should be obvious, but Anima hears nothing of this. You know what'll happen if she does.

-He walks away, leaving Choice alone.-

I'm done here.

Sholto: <You suuuuuuure?>

Haycorn: <Eh, it's been a few months. I was learning how to battle by that point. And he certainly wasn't just Tackling.>

"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every

-Youta nods.-

Youta: My identity... complicates things, to put it simply.

I'm done here.

Solaceon

Mireille: <Well? If you wanted to battle that hard... why not hitting on someone with a chance then?>

Her serene smile suddenly became a very much less serene Slasher Smile

By now Magnus and Mistral had noticed the scene. Magnus held her back.

Magnus: <You might want to stop there.>

She slowly turned around, still with the Death Glare, causing Magnus to take a step back

Magnus: <Okay, I see your point... you want this to happen...>

edited 15th Jun '16 1:30:08 PM by Sergey_Smirnov

"One may feel fear in the face of danger so long as one banishes fear when danger actually arrives"

Sholto: <Ah, fair enough.>

-Haycorn turns around and pauses-

Haycorn: <...Meh, I can take you.>

"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every

Hearthome City, behind the Gym

Raeburn: Okay! We're all set to go to the gym and get that badge.

Ryuu: I think we should get a Ghost type on the team. Or a Dark type. Or both!

Ismene: Now that you mention it, there are two Pokémon with that exact combination. And one of them is native of Sinnoh.

Ged: You mean...We can get one of those scary guys here...?

Scarlet: Seems the case.

Ismene: There should be information about this precise Pokémon on Raeburn's informational books. *Taps Raeburn's shoulder and points at his bag*

Raeburn: Need this? *Gives the bag to Ismene*

Ismene: *Checks it, gets a book, and shows a Spiritomb image to Raeburn*

Raeburn: What's with that...Oh...OOOH! Now I get it! Spiritomb's are said to be close to Hearthome! Right! We should go after one.... But we need an Odd Keystone... *Leaves and goes wandering looking for someone to help him*

Available for Interaction

"Lawful guys should stay home and play Atlus games. I hear they're awesome." -Random demon, Persona.

Youta: Just know that I am on your side. That should be enough.

I'm done here.

Solaceon

Mireille stretched out her arm, making a 'come at me bro'-motion with her hand

Mireille: <Show me.>

She said, with her Slasher Smile still intact.

"One may feel fear in the face of danger so long as one banishes fear when danger actually arrives"

Sholto: <Good by me, yeah.>

<Thanks for helping, though. Not sure how that would have turned out if you hadn't...>

Haycorn: <I could...>

<Or...>

-He stays in place, becoming silent, but seeming to charge energy-

edited 15th Jun '16 1:40:03 PM by CorvusAtrox

"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every

Celestic Town

-Phosphora, in her foresight and magnamitude, has evacuated her band of misfits here once she realized that Solaceon would be crawling in J-Team members who may or may not also be the parents of her party members, which would no doubt lead to complicated shenanigans regarding playing keepaway from the past versions of their own parents which, if taken the wrong way, could jeopardize the existence of their own equivalents within this timeline. And fuck that shit.-

-She is also now returning from a trip to the local library.-

-She is also sneezing something awful.-

Solaceon

Mireille: <Oh, are you trying to 'Bide' time?>

Mireille started to growl.

edited 15th Jun '16 1:51:30 PM by Sergey_Smirnov

"One may feel fear in the face of danger so long as one banishes fear when danger actually arrives"

CU, Theater, Past

-After thinking a bit, Ren speaks up.-

Ren: After thinking about the lyrics, I think we have to close our and pick the right door to advance... But which "truth isn't what we want to see"? The "Obviously, it's a trap" door, or the obvious, "Here's an exit, now leave" door?

-To Mendel, through his mask- Mendel, have any input? Your logic was spot on last room.

Mendel: -through the group's accessories- Sorry, Mr. Clavis. I've pretty much where you are as well.

Ren: Anyone else?

edited 15th Jun '16 1:55:21 PM by keys2tkingdom

-Old Chateau- 16 minutes until sunset-

-The introduction chapter of the book reads as follows.-

It is said that there are entities that are not supposed to exist, yet hold powers beyond the usual Pokemon. These are anomalies in the structure of the world, beings that warp the world around them, intentionally or not. These beings are referred to as Glitches. Pale pink, light and dark grey, as well as black are common colorations seen on them. Their powers also have a tendency to manifest as such as well. Glitches are hard to control, but those who are brave or perhaps foolish enough to seek one out are lucky enough to glimpse these beings.

Those who manage to control one, even rarer. Dear reader, if you have found this book, then It appears that my luck in cataloging these has run out. Let this be a warning to turn back now. If you still wish to proceed, then Arceus help you. If you dear reader, could do a dead man a favor, then please, seek out my son Imamu Tendaji at -The following paragraph is rendered illegible by dried blood. Lucky you!-

Imamu: Ugh. I swear that the connection to my previous life is the only thing stopping me from burning this...

Reset: I-i still think it is stupid of you to hold a grudge against a book...

Huet: I know right!

Imamu: I tolerate the eccentricities of the lot of you everyday, I am allowed to have a few quirks of my own!

-Haycorn stays in place Biding, though his attack is lowered by the Growl-

SleepyHead: <I'm not sure... Could be the door leading inward, since that has been something none of us have really wanted to see so far.>

"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every

Old Chateau, 16 minutes until sunset

(Simon grimaces at the bloodstained book.)

Simon: Well, this looks like it would make for lovely bedtime reading.

Tastes better on the way back down.

Solaceon

Mireille smirked

Mireille: Not getting much damage to retaliate out of this, are we?

Instead of saying something she just continued to growl.

"One may feel fear in the face of danger so long as one banishes fear when danger actually arrives"

CU, Theater

-Without ever re-opening her eyes, and apologizing to Joseph after bumping into him, Galvani raises a magnet.-

Galvani: <Dune! Point me at a door! Perhaps I can hear/feel/think something if I'm close to one while I continue to blind myself!>

-Dune opens his mouth to protest before closing it again. That actually wasn't too bad of an idea, he had decided. So he does so, pointing her at the "Obvious trap" door. and helping her move towards it.-

-Haycorn attempts to release energy, but this just ends in him doing nothing-

Haycorn: <Ngh...>

"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every

CU, Theater, Past

-As Galvani is steered towards the door... Aaaanndd...-

-Nope.-

-No change in feeling, no new background noise, no psychically transmitted thoughts or ideas.-

edited 15th Jun '16 2:53:20 PM by keys2tkingdom