Meet The New Boss
Lakinala Center
Gabe: -chuckles- Nice illusion trickery there!
Hyul Castle
-there is a glint in Gudrunn's eye-
Gudrunn: Besides, if I'm here, they'll proably give us the sword upon our rescue.
edited 11th Nov '17 1:03:02 PM by Umbramatic
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Fwomph
Joyous Forest
Alright, fine. We'll take down the local nightmare machine.
-Pent sighed and whipped out the map again-
Kinda was hoping to just avoid these things outright but like hell am I going to leave that club anywhere that isn't some barren wasteland with no chance of life...
-The Trevenant seems to psych himself up and plods back over-
Trevenant: <I know you, sword of Spectra.>
edited 11th Nov '17 1:03:15 PM by Pentigan
It's clearly a case of backroom political albumizing.
RNP
Asimov Space Crew Member
Ger Oasis
Phaz: "What Colton say for how we're here on this Island, but as to why we're here in the desert... Well that big ol' Groudon statue was marked on our map, so we probably have to come here and do something like take control of it, lest you all are worshipping this as a God of some kind."
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
<The Galant Groudon? Iago you hear this?>
The other Sandslash laughed, <Sure do Tim! They wanna go mess with the Sal-Ger's Artifact. Good luck to ya!>
Tim chuckled, <Yeah, it's gonna be a rough trip there. The desert is huge! We could offer you a place to stay until nighttime so the heat is less harsh. The way you are going now, you're liable to get stroke, though we could offer some exploration kits... Though, it'll cost ya.>
"Oh sounds fun! Maybe I'll finally have full control over my domain again!"
Jester smiled and summoned more snacks and such, "So. Wanna know what was up with the Hyulians?"
<Hold it right there!>
Up walked a older looking Gengar, <You're gonna have trouble just getting to the beast!>
The Pen sighed, -There's always a catch isn't there?-
<If you really wanna face that thing, you're gonna need protection, especially against it's illusions, It might as well be a Glitch with those!>
Mecha would raise a eyebrow, if his face wasn't a singular faceplate and mono-eye visor. "So you're certain no one knows what's going on?"
Skies over Alola
-The sky splits open as a tall, alien organism slowly floats down on a floating hoverdisk.-
Pheromosa: {Well, well, well... So this is the little dimension that sent the vanguard packing. Have I been here before...? I'm fairly certain I would remember a place like this.}
-She peers down at the nearest landmass, spotting a cluster of artificial structures. She taps her wide, hammerhead visor, and spots a few interesting energy readings.-
Pheromosa: {Excellent! This will make a good warmup.}
-She aims straight at Malie City and the disk zooms off.-
Some Rando
Ger Desert
Colton reached into his jacket and pulled out his wallet. After inserting his hand, he drew it out, clutching his debit card and about [$70] in cash.
"I'm guessing you guys don't take [VISA] or [USD]... heh..." he lightly chuckled. "But a place to snooze for the night would be invaluable, yeah."
[Insert Unoriginal Stinger Here]
pain peko
S!Ninetales!Achille: <Ahem.>
-He shifts to human form, then to a doppëlganger of Shaun, then to a doppëlganger of the Deku Tree, then to his true Zoroark form.-
Achille: <I believe I have enough experience with those.>
Shaun: "Pent's an Obscuric, yeah? Can you make illusions?"
"Dang that sure is totally poggers my good bitch"
You're shivering. Are you afraid?
-Mezzo is watching Ever's Elite Four challenge on her Xtransceiver-
Leafeon: <And this is why I have the best boyfriend.>
Mezzo: Yeah, whatever. -pets the Leafeon-
-Pianis takes a sip from his cup and looks at the battle-
Pianis: That's clever. I might have to take a few notes on this.
Mezzo: Wait, is that shaved ice?
Pianis: Yeah.
Mezzo: How'd you get that?
-Pianis points out the window, where a Sandshrew and a Sneasel are both attacking ice blocks-
Pianis: New training technique. Besides, they seemed bored.
Giri: <Eeeeeee!> -gleefully shredding the ice into nothing with repeated clawings-
Coldsteel: <I will teach you fear, then pain. And when you beg for mercy, then perhaps I may introduce you to the icy touch of death.>
Yukikaze: <Dude, it's an ice block. It has none of those things.>
-Coldsteel gives Yukikaze a death glare-
Coldsteel: <I am practicing my lines, because unlike some charlatans on this team, I have an image to maintain. Understand?>
-he then spins into the ice with a Gyro Ball, cleaving it into a pile of snow-
Do not fear power... fear those who wield it.
Flying Colors
Sanctuary Village
-Dekarule nods, and as the Gengar starts speaking, he gives a heavy sigh and goes back into concentration on keeping the Purple Sword's corruption at bay.-
Jester's Palace
Kan'al'colel: ~Do tell. I would love to know more about the catastrophic failure of a major civilization.~
edited 11th Nov '17 2:01:09 PM by BittersweetNSour
Asimov Space Crew Member
Ger Oasis
Phaz: "I dunno if you take coins, but an exploration kit seems like a good thing to have."
Joyous Forest
Spinme: "Illusions, huh..."
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
Not A Lawyer
Tapu Village, Pokemon Center Cafe
Given the events of the last few days, Lucius has come to the rational conclusion that he needs a freaking drink. He slumps down at the bar, and gestures for the barista.
Lucius: Urgh...
???: Something wrong?
Lucius looks over at the voice.
Lucius: You have no idea what kind of week I've had.
???: Well, I can tell enough it was a bad one.
Lucius: Yeah... Better now that you're here, though.
He smiles.
Lucius: Sit down. I'll get you a drink.
The person sits.
???: I'm a cocktail person, but don't overspend yourself.
Lucius: Good call. Right now I could do with something to wash this bad taste out of my mouth. And no need to worry about money, I had a lucky break there.
He looks up at the bartender.
Lucius: Two White [Russians], please.
???: Heh. Good taste, kid.
Lucius: I'm here with you, aren't I? My good taste should be evident.
He smiles again and takes a swig from his drink.
???: -chuckles- You are really one for flattery. What's even getting someone as nice as you down anyway?
Lucius: Ugh, where to start...
He takes another swig.
Lucius: Over the course of two days, I've lost my dad, cut my mom out of my life, and only just found out about my brother's transition. It's been eventful, to say the least.
His companion stops mid-sip.
???: ...Wait, what?! That's... that's a lot...
Lucius: Yeah, you're telling me...
He downs his drink and gestures for another.
Lucius: What's that old quote again? All happy families are alike, while each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way. At least we get to pick our friends...
???: Damn straight. I don't have the best family situation myself...
Lucius looks up.
Lucius: Wanna talk about it?
???: It's... Complicated. But I had absent parents and am estranged with my numerous siblings. Including one brother I'd much rather be on good terms with. You... Kind of remind me of him.
Lucius: Really? Huh. Guess I'm lucky that I've always been pretty close with my brother... even if I wasn't there for him over the past year.
He sighs and starts on his second drink.
Lucius: ...You should call him, y'know. Leaving it's just gonna let that bitterness fester.
His companion hesitates.
???: I don't even think I have his number...
Lucius: You don't? Man, that's gotta suck...
He takes another sip of his drink.
Lucius: ...Still, if you ever do get a chance to talk to him, take it. And you've got my number if you ever need to vent. Arceus knows you've listened to me go on about my problems enough.
???: ...Thank you.
Lucius: No problem.
He finishes his drink and stands up.
Lucius: Anyway, hope I didn't keep you too long. I'll let you get back to... whatever it is that you do.
???: You too, Lucius.
Lucius smiles.
Lucius: See you around, Alonya.
Alonya smiles, gets up, and leaves.
Thanks to Umbra for spagging this with me!
Trans rights are human rights. JK Rowling preaches hate. If you sit at a table with five bigots and say nothing, there are now six bigots.
Meet The New Boss
Joyus Forest
Duolis: ...And I feel like... I know you... But cannot place your name...
Hyul Castle
Gudrunn: What they said. I feel it is... Relevant.
Contact Me!
Fwomph
Joyous Forest
Yeah I can make them, but I believe the problem is the Darkrai Machine can make them too.
-He unclips the purple-lensed goggles from his belts-
I've never really gotten a good read on what this does beyond block a specific type of mystical blindness and give me some kind of vague local magic level HUD, but they're purple lenses and given the situation I think magical purple lenses might be able to help with the whole illusion thing?
-The Trevenant lets out some noise that sounds creaky but happy and goes for a big tree hug-
Trevenant: <My daughter... It has been too long...>
It's clearly a case of backroom political albumizing.
pain peko
Shaun: "I knew that. I just, uh assumed you guys could tell if something's an Illusion."
"..."
"Those goggles should be helpful."
"Dang that sure is totally poggers my good bitch"
Meet The New Boss
Joyful Forest
Duolis: ...Father?!
-hugs back, Obscura tears forming-
Father I never knew you had braved the Spirit World! This... This is... It's amazing to have you back!
Gina: ...Wait, the tree's your dad?
-Anna snaps a photo-
edited 11th Nov '17 2:14:37 PM by Umbramatic
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Flying Colors
Iron Base
Scarlette: None other than the girl responsible for terrorizing the Orre region with Mt. Battle's Heatran. She didn't deny it when I found out, either.
-Gus looks at Nagini-
Gus: <Oh, they're just talking about why they joined. Also the creepy guy with bad fashion smells like trouble but so far all he's done is patronize me for being a support dog, which isn't exactly a high offense. Yet.>
Hyp: <...So going to hug trees, accept Gengar help, or go on own?>
"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every
Asimov Space Crew Member
Joyous Forest
Spinme just looks at the trees.
Spinme: "...Welp. And here we see the tree in his natural habitat. Although I'll have to admit this warms up my cold, dead heart."
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
Fwomph
Joyous Forest
Monos: <I returned one generation hence from my death... Centuries growing on Kalosian soil... I could only stand and watched as they plundered my resting place for my old armor... B-but no matter. I have guarded our descendant and waited until fate brought the family together...>
-Pent is just like, pleasingly shocked at this whole revelation-
It's clearly a case of backroom political albumizing.
RNP
Phoenix: *looks at livestream* ... Wow, those are good likenesses.
Some Rando
Hokulani Observatory
Within time, D.C. and Sylveon walked out of the back room, each of them clutching a Z-Crystal.
Colton caught both of them when the crystals were thrown to him and claimed his jacket out of midair when D.C. returned himself. Fifteen minutes at most, then he'd be back.
"I'm walking on sunshine~ - oh, that would have been a good one."
SOME TIME IN THE PAST DURING PREVIOUS ISLAND TRIALS
"Through the fire and the flames we carry on!" He cheered, letting the Fire Crystal glisten in the sunlight.
And then he realized Kiawe was probably watching.
Hokulani Observatory
Well, time to get back to Malie to find out where the next trial is, he decided.
edited 11th Nov '17 3:47:17 PM by AbsentCoder
[Insert Unoriginal Stinger Here]
Meet The New Boss
Jouyful Forest
Duolis: It's been a long time for me too... I still have many things unsettled, both of heart and mind and of physical trials... But one of them is being called to help save this land.
Gina: And my girlfriend.
Team Iron Base
Alonya: ...Paula Jaide?
Izaya: And how do you know the rest are like them, huh?
Nagini: <No... Something seems off about the girl.>
Contact Me!
Flying Colors
Iron Base
-Scarlette gives Izaya a harsh look-
Scarlette: What does it matter what "the rest of them" are like? The J-Team went and decided "you know what, let's accept the scumbag who nearly turned Orre into slag as one of our own"! And then they went six months leading me along and acting like absolutely nothing was wrong ever, don't be stupid, these guys are all heroes, right?
Gus: <...She's been fighting what I suspect to be Nihilego poison. We had a nasty encounter with them a while back, and she did what she could to clean the wound, but she's been talking about this voice in her head feeding her doubts.>
edited 11th Nov '17 3:55:48 PM by BittersweetNSour
Kan'al'colel: ~...~
-They mull over a number of things.-
Kan'al'colel: ~...No. It will be far more beneficial for them to retrieve it and bring it to us. As much as I would love to feel even a hint of my old power again, we should avoid drawing suspicion to my existence.~