Blitz: "Ah... So, you remember all that?"
-Beat-
...Yeah, way to make her think about everything Kusaru had her do. that's helpful
-Neck rub-
Bona-Fide Mastah
Relic Clearing
-Did I say Sylph was crying?-
-Jason is too-
Jason:Welcome back...Sylph...
-Sniff-
Sylph:<T...Thank you...>
....
-Blitz group hugs-
Blitz: Told ya it'd work out
The Wanderer
Cathedral, Depths of the Nexus, past
-The party files into the same chamber where the Knights of Order were fought-
Palgun: There was a battle here not too long ago. According to Tagg, it had to do with invaders from another realm who wished to use the Nexus for their own nefarious purposes.
Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.
Flying Colors
Cathedral — Depths of the Nexus
Vierr: Popular place for nefarious purposes, huh? Them, Annoski, probably others through history...
Bona-Fide Mastah
NI HQ Cell
-Lane shakes his head-
Lane:Fine, we're getting nowhere bein' silent.
-He sighs-
My name is Lane Heiden. I'm a fire type trainer who hasn't won a single league. And I have a beautiful girlfriend and a wonderful daughter that I'd love to get back to finding.
-He looks to the floor as he says the last part-
Atlas
NI HQ, Cell
(Wilhelm smiles coldly.)
Wilhelm: Eh... we all have something to keep going for.
(He gestures to Maria next.)
Tastes better on the way back down.
Bona-Fide Mastah
NI HQ Cell
-Maria blinks-
Maria:O-Oh! Uhm...I'm Maria Heiden...I'm a, uh...treasure hunter...s-self proclaimed. And...I wanna keep exploring and have the freedom I want...
Atlas
NI HQ, Cell
(A slightly warmer smile.)
Wilhelm: Trust me, you'll get your wish soon enough.
(Lastly, he makes a sweeping motion in Samantha's direction.)
Tastes better on the way back down.
NI HQ Cell
-Samantha's face remains etched in its glare. She sighs through her nose-
Samantha: My name is Samantha Kearney. I'm a battler, or an ace trainer, or whatever you'd like to call it. And I would like freedom because I would like to mash your head against the wall until it bursts like an overripe pumpkin.
-beat-
Samantha: I guess you know that me and Maria are dating?
The Wanderer
Cathedral, far past
-The party then starts pulling out miscellaneous objects that Vierr might notice have the Aura signature of objects left at an Aura Nexus for a really long time-
Resort Area, past
-Is walking towards Jason-
Resort Area, today
-Looking at the news-
Man, I really wish that the J-Team could stop this crap...
But our involvement would probably cause more trouble than it solves...
Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.
Flying Colors
Cathedral
-Vierr considers asking what the deal with the various objects is, but decides to keep any questions to himself until after in case the event answers for them.-
The Wanderer
Cathedral, past
-This miscellaneous items are, following a brief ritual, thrown directly into the Nexus, which tears them apart as the Aura flares up, before returning back to normal-
Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.
Flying Colors
Cathedral
-Vierr blinks, but stays quiet-
Bona-Fide Mastah
Resort Area, past
-Jason waves-
Jason:Yo, Tagg.
The Wanderer
Cathedral, far past
Palgun: -Following a moment of silence- Well, that's it for this month.
Resort Area, past
-To Jason-
Hey. Hope you've got some good boots, it'll be a bit of a walk.
Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.
Flying Colors
Cathedral
Vierr: Okay, so, question, what was the purpose of that? If you don't mind me asking.
edited 23rd Jan '17 8:48:12 PM by BittersweetNSour
Asimov Space Crew Member
Snowpoint City
Ah... Atcha!
... Hotel.
*sniff*
Phaz is bedridden.
Ashley: <Told you you'd need a third layer.>
Phaz: Yeah, yeah... *sniff* Dammit...
Volta: <Now what?>
Phaz: Well, looks like i'm not gonna move like i want today... and tomorrow... maybe not after tomorrow too...
Cynthia: ~For the moment you just need to manage yourself.~
Phaz: *sniff* Yeah... Dammit, I wanted to make that last gym before leaving...
Cynthia: ~We'll do it one day... But now you should probably sleep a bit.~
Phaz: Wait, no-
Cynthia used Hypnosis!
Phaz is asleep!
Ashley: <Well, now that it's done... You wanted to do it yourself right?>
Cynthia: <Heck yeah I wanted. Let me change.>
-Phaz's team is available for interaction, even if planned some stuff.-
edited 23rd Jan '17 10:54:14 PM by Phazya
What's the use of money if you ain't gonna break the mold? Even at the center of fire, there is cold All that glitters ain't gold
Bona-Fide Mastah
Resort Area, past
Jason:That far huh? I think I can handle it.
-He nods-
Ready when you are.
edited 24th Jan '17 4:54:23 AM by Skyzerk
Atlas
NI HQ, Cell
(Wilhelm quirks an eyebrow at Samantha.)
Wilhelm: Not exactly concerned with endearing yourself, are you? But yes, I was aware you two were an item.
Tastes better on the way back down.
Bona-Fide Mastah
NI HQ, Cell
-Lane and Maria simply stay quiet, both looking quite sheepish-
NI HQ Cell
Samantha: If you hadn't kidnapped us, I'd be perfectly civil.
Atlas
NI HQ, Cell
(Wilhelm lets out a long, drawn-out sigh.)
Wilhelm: Which part of "I could have simply killed you" are you consistently failing to grasp?
Tastes better on the way back down.
NI HQ Cell
Samantha: You wouldn't have, and we both know that. Besides, if you're as principled as you're pretending, you could have told whoever gave you the job to shove off.
Sylph:<N-No! I-I remember, Kusaru, he->
-She squeaks as Jason hugs her tightly-
<Ja...son...?>
Jason:Shhhhhhh...he's been taken care of...yer safe now...
-Sylph sniffs-
Sylph<Jason...your arm...>
Jason:Yeah...I know...
-It doesn't take long for Sylph to break into sobs-