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Sunyshore Evacuee Camp

(Alex jumps at the same time as Etran. Before he can respond, a Blaziken has leapt in front of him, claws ignited.)

Svavel: <Better question - what's your problem with my trainer?>

Alex: Svavel, no!

Tastes better on the way back down.

Sunyshore Evacuee Camp

Etran: Stop. Now.

Siku: <Fine.>

-Siku goes back and stands next to Etran.-

Sunyshore, Evacuee Camp [Present]

Phaz: It's nice to see both of you again...So, uh... Do you know who we should talk to to help?

edited 17th Nov '16 10:49:47 AM 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

Sunyshore, Evacuee Camp

Sergey shook his head

Sergey: "No, sadly not."

He thought for a bit

Sergey: "I just came here myself... maybe we should look around to see if anyone knows more."

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

Sunyshore Evacuee Camp

Alex: Uh, sorry about that... Svavel's just kind of aggressive...

Svavel: <What, and and this mound of blubber here wasn't?>

Alex: Svavel please shush

(Fortunately, at this point Volkner's voice, amplified by a crackling megaphone, rings out over the camp.)

Volkner: Alright, could all present J-Team members please come to me for a final roll-call?

Tastes better on the way back down.

Sunyshore, Evacuee Camp

Phaz: Seems like a good idea. Take the lead, i don't know the place yet.

i may not be very active sorry :/

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

Sunyshore Evacuee Camp

-Etran walks up to Volkner.-

Etran: Um, I'm not J-Team. But I'd still like to help. I'm Etran. Etran Gentry.

edited 17th Nov '16 12:06:20 PM by etran12

Sunyshore Evacuee Camp

-Joseph and Munn walk to Volkner, as well-

Joseph: Right. I'm Joseph Hudson. You can call me Joe, though, but I get the feeling you'll call me Joseph anyway.

-he blushes. Munn speaks up-

Munn: I, uh, don't have a name. Long story. In the meantime, you can call me Munn.

Another green world.

Sunyshore, Evacuee Camp

Sergey gave a nod

Sergey: "Okay then."

As such eh slowly started to walk, making sure Phaz could follow.

Hehe... you're way more active than me I'm afraid, I should say sorry

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

Sunyshore Evac Zone

-Pent steps forward to the roll-call, idly fishing through his bag pondering what to use for the upcoming battles-

It's clearly a case of backroom political albumizing.

-Pearl is bouncing towards her normal video game shop with Kaguya in tow.-

Kaguya: <I don't see why I'm coming too.>

Pearl: <I said it was so that one of could stay to hold the place in line in case the other needed somet—>

Kaguya: <Yes, but the can't be that lon— OOF!>

-Kaguya rubs her head as she picks herself up after running into a tall man's leg. The man turns and looks down at the Clefairy and the Spoink.-

Pearl: ~Sorry, sir. This is her first time in a line. Is this one for Capumon Sun and Moon?~

-The man blink at the telepathic message, then chuckles at Kaguya's look of confusion. The puts on a pleasant expression-

Understanding Video Game Nerd: No problem. And yep, this is the line for Capumon. Sun, Moon, or Both?

Pearl: ~Both!~

Understanding Video Game Nerd: Me too!

-Kaguya looks between the Understanding Video Game Nerd and Pearl.-

Kaguya: <Why is the line here when the game store is three halls away?>

Pearl: <It's a popluar series! Lots of peoplemon turn out for releases like this!>

Kaguya: <Wait. Are you saying that the line actually goes on for three halls?>

-A few more humans, a Hariyama, and a Delibird get in line behind Pearl and Kaguya.-

Pearl: <Eeeh... It'll probably get to be four to five halls long. But I've seen them back up to the entrance.>

Kaguya: ._.

-Pearl chuckles.-

Pearl: <That's why I brought cushions for us to sit on.>

-Kaguya stares as Pearl takes out two cushions from the bag she was floating, the flops down and takes out her 3DS XL.-

Pearl: <If you like I can wait here while you get yourself a book or something. Mendel has tabs at most shops here.>

Kaguya: <And we're going to do this for that Last Legend 15 game in a week or so?>

Pearl: <Yep.>

Kaguya: <And is it going to be this bad?>

Pearl: <Probably not. The Last Legend 13 trilogy and the initial launch of Last Legend 14 has taken a toll on many's trust in the series. So my guess is where we are now will be near the end of the line then.>

-Several more humans and Pokemon have gotten in line.-

Kaguya: <... ... ... I'm going to get a few books and a drink.>

-Kaguya starts to bounce off as Pearl calls after her.-

Pearl: <Could you pick up a pizza on your way back? We can share it!>

Kaguya: <Make that three drinks...>

Sunnyshoar Jim

Ever: So that's fairly impressive.

IP: Isn't it?

Ever: ...Nitro. You're up.

Nitro: <Is that—>

Ever: Sure is.

IP: Okay, Ever. I know this gets said a lot, and I feel like that makes it really hard to take seriously, but I want you to understand that when I say "prepare to die" I really, really mean....prepare to die.

Ever: -shrugs- Done.

IP: Zekrom, Fusion Bolt!

Ever: No matter how well-built it is, it's only a machine! Nitro, keep moving and look for exhaust ports!

Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.

Sunyshore Evacuee camp

Daydre heads over to Volkner.

edited 17th Nov '16 7:39:57 PM by Daydre

off the shits

-Siobhan walks over. She's on all of the mailing lists, that counts, right?-

-A3, Balthazar, and Dunyazade also head over. Auxiliaries, I guess?-

All are significantly abnormal in a normal world... All are significantly normal in an abnormal world.

-Heads over to Volkner-

Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.

Sunyshore Evacuee Camp

(Volkner glances over the currently assembled personages.)

Volkner: Okay, is that everyone or are there more?

Tastes better on the way back down.

Sunyshore, Evacuee Camp

-Phaz grabs a bit of conversation from Volker-

Phaz: -to Volker- ...Excuse me, anymore what? Because if it's "Guys lending a hand", Sergey and I are here to do the job.

edited 18th Nov '16 6:47:33 AM 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

An Azurill jumps in front of Volkner and blows a raspberry.

<-plsssst- BLUE PANTS :D>

"Blue Pants is right." Des chimed in.

"Considerin' our success rate this should be more than enough."

GIVE ME YOUR FACE

The GM House

-Ludmilla sighs in relief as she and Dune finish their jog around town - she'd named about half of the buildings, businesses, and landmarks correctly. Dune said that knowing the town was very important if you were going to live there.-

Dune: Not bad, Ludmilla. That was pretty good, since we've only been doing this for a week now.

-Ludmilla nods, her gaze distant.-

Dune: Something on your mind?

-The girl snaps back to reality.-

Ludmilla: I want a nickname.

-Dune blinks.-

Dune: A nickname?

Ludmilla: Uh huh. Like you.

-Dune blinks in surprise.-

Dune: Oh. Well... what kind of nickname do you want?

-Ludmilla shakes her head.-

Ludmilla: You don't give yourself a nickname. Want you to give me a nickname.

-Dune's mind takes a second to process that logic, before coming to the conclusion that she is indeed correct.-

Dune: ... Huh. Okay. Lemme think for a second.

-He taps the side of his head whilst he thinks. What's a good name... something that sounds tough, but actually isn't... His mind wanders to a series of books he's been reading lately, and their native tongue.-

Dune: How about... "Jaskier"?

-Ludmilla tilts her head.-

Ludmilla: What that- does that mean? Sounds tough!

-Dune smiles.-

Dune: It's [Polish]. If you manage to name every single question I ask on a run, I'll tell you what it means.

Ludmilla: Aw, what?

Dune: C'mon - we're late for lunch, little Jaskier.

Canalave City Center

-Jason kicks open his door-

-Flops on his bed-

-He has [[Universal Studio]] swag-

-And Capumon Sun-

Jason:Best...birthday...ever~

Sunyshore, Evacuee Camp

Sergey gave a slight chuckle as Phaz said that, but nodded

Sergey: "Yep, we would both like to help."

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

-The red and yellow Buneary just huuugs. Tori pets and pats looking around the dimly lit room for just a moment, though there appears to be nothing else inside besides another large egg on a lit platform with NO 01 on the side and a computer terminal connected to the platform-

Tori: "Ignia, is that really you? Where are we?"

Ignia: <Yeah... Um, I'm not sure... what do you remember?>

-The darubuneary nods, and finally loosens her hugging grip-

Tori: "Just that we were visiting... And then, I thought I saw something for a moment. And the next thing I knew I woke up in a cave a few hours ago"

Ignia: <Oh... Well, I woke up near up with Blitz, and your Mom, and some other people. Except, everyone seemed to think Blitz and your mom and I were family, for some reason. And nobody knew what I was talking about when I asked how to get back to Jubilife, or knew who you were! And then, Maria showed up, except she was acting really weird, and...>

-Sniff-

<And then, this guy the others called the Doctor showed up, and... And then Maria was there, and she turned me into this... And, and everyone started running...>

Tori: "She did that?"

-The Buneary slowly nodnods-

Ignia: <U-uhuh... I don't remember much after that except running, and somehow I got to the Mimiga village>

Tori: "But why did you come out here?"

Ignia: <Well, I found a computer while I was at the village...>

-Ignia's eyes go wide-

<Oh, I almost forgot!>

-She rushes over to the computer and starts typing-

<On the computer, Blitz said we could get back home if we could get one of these eggs to hatch...>

-Tori stands and walks over behind Ignia to see what she's doing-

<Augh... Of course we need a password>

-She sighs, then perks up again-

<Oh! I bet Blitz will know what to do!>

Tori: "Really?"

Ignia: <Yeah! Well, not our Blitz, but you know what I mean. Come on!>

Tori: "Wait, don't-"

-Suddenly Ignia is dashing out the building, and can be faintly seen heading back down the corridor in the direction of the teleporter-

"...Run off on your own..."

edited 19th Nov '16 3:40:04 PM by BlitzTrain

Hotel Grand Lake

-Ren and Co. were outside the perimeter of the Sunnyshore Glitch zone when it when down, and are thus staying in the Hotel Grand Lake for the time being.-

-Currently however, Ren is sitting in an armchair in his room making a video call with his Holo-cane to a very old friend. One he hasn't seen in nearly 20 years... But... Ren is looking a bit fretful as he absently rubs his left leg as he dials in a number Kitsune is sitting on Ren's left as Rio stands to his right Gamma floats idly over Ren.-

Ren: I hope she's in.

Kitsune: <Your face and posture say otherwise.>

Rio: <And your aura is a mess too.>

Ren: Well I haven't seen Mrs. Kahele since... Well...

Rio: <The time after I evolved?>

-Gamma makes a few beeps leaving the unsaid "And why you received me, correct?" hanging in the air.-

Ren: -griping his left leg- Y-yes...

Rio: - to Kitsune in Private aura-speak- ~Do you mind?~

-Kitsune give Rio a look that screams "Not one bit!", then uses one of her tails to stop Ren from hitting "Dial".-

Kitsune: -slightly peeved with her boyfriend- <Okay. Out with it. What eating you? I would have thought after getting that Persona of yours, you would be more open with your problems.>

-Ren averts his eyes with an unsure-of-himself expression that is very unlike him.-

-Kitsune, Rio, and Gamma exchange glances.-

Kitsune: <You know, if you don't tell us, I imagine no one would raise much of a fuss if Gamma and held you down while Rio takes a cursory look through your surface thoughts to see what eating you...>

-Gamma and Rio's standard objections where silenced before they fully formed by a look from Kitsune. Ren, not hearing the objections he was expecting from the other two sighs before inhaling and exhaling deeply.-

Ren: What if Mrs. Kahele blames me for what happened.

*SMACK!*

-Ren's head tilts to the side from the Dope Slap. Ren's eyes and the eyes of two of his present partners are wide with surprise. Not with that the Dope Slap happened, but who it was given by.-

Rio: <That is Tarousshit, and you know it Renard.>

-Ren, Kitsune, and Gamma blink. Rio hadn't called Ren by his first name in YEARS.-

Rio: <You remember what you said to me in Orre? I'm going to throw it right back at you here. Don't you DARE think Nalani blames you. Shit happens and sometimes there's not a dawn thing you can do about it. I've had to learn that the hard way - and I'm still having trouble fully accepting it. Nalani was scared that she'd loose her job over that incident, but your parents forgave her. Akamu was as torn up over what happened as I was - probably more so, as he was the one you were riding at the time. Although unlike me, he got over it and eventually got approved for public use. As for me, you know how that incident haunted me for 15 years before you slapped some sense back into back at Mesquite's lab. You didn't let me blame myself over an incident I had no control over then, and I'm not letting you do the same thing now!>

-Rio glares at Ren sternly as Kitsune, Ren, Gamma Blink at the worked up Lucario.-

---

From Atop The Fourth Wall

-Keys is sitting here giving Rio a round of polite Applause.-

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Hotel Grand Lake

-Rio gently, but firmly turns Ren's head back to face the holo display.-

Rio: <Now that THAT has been said... Ren, you are going to call and ask Nalani what you wanted to ask her. You are not going to bring up what happened that day unless she brings it up first. Am I making myself understood?>

Ren: -Ren turns his head back towards Rio- Yes. Bu—

Rio: -cutting Ren off- <Good!>

-Rio hits the dial button, as Ren blinks in slight panic.-

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From Atop The Fourth Wall

Keys: <Damn, son. I didn't know you had it in you - and I'm meta-aware!>

---

Hotel Grand Lake

-Ren is fretting as a short and stout Alolan lady with gray hair with a few streaks of her native black in it appears as she answers the call.-

Alolan Lady: -in a polite, Offical voice- Hello, This is the residence of the Clavis Famil— -the lady's face and demeanor change as it properly registers who's on the other end of the call- OH MY ARCEUS! RENARD, IS THAT YOU? OF COURSE IT'S YOU! I CAN SEE KITSUNE AND RIO! OH GUARDIANS BLESS ME, IT BEEN SO LONG SINCE I'VE SEEN YOU!

-Rio and Kitsune are only able to stifle their laughter to a few snorts as Ren goes wide-eyed at the outburst.-

Ren Um... Hello, Mrs. Kahele. I'm sorry to call you like thi—

Alolan Lady Nalani Kahele: Stand up! Let me get a good look at you!

-Ren stands up and assumes a posture one would expect at an inspection at a finishing school-

Nalani: Or for Gaurdian's sake Ren, hang loose! There is no need to be so uptight!

-Ren forces himself to relax and turn from side to side.-

Nalani: Hmmph. You've gotten to be quite the man. -she give a knowing grin- And I hear you even have a girl you're seeing. -with conspiratorial wink- Care to share anything wi—

Ren: -face turning a bit red- OKAY! LET'S STOP THAT BOAT THERE!

-Nalani, Kitsune, Rio, and Gamma are all laughing hard as Ren stand there trying to regain his composure.-

Nalani: hehehe... Still... Alola, Renard! It's been too long! To what do I owe this call?

Ren: -sitting down again, then with trepidation- Mrs. Kahele... I need to ask your help.

Nalani: -Worried at Ren's tone- Oh? What is you need? I'll do the best I can...

Ren: I was hoping I could forward you some money and a list of items to buy and then send them over here so I can give them as holiday gifts...

-Ren winces just from asking before blinking at the laughter coming from the lady on the other end of the call.-

Nalani: A holiday shopping list? Is that all? Geez... And here I was thinking something bad had happened!

Ren: So you don't mind?

Nalani: Oh dear me, Renard, of course I don't mind! Do you have the list ready?

-Gamma springs into action and merges with the Holo-cane, and sends the list directly to Nalani's holo-caster.-

Nalani: -taking out her beeping holo-caster- That must have been Gamma! Thank you, dear! -looking over the list- I don't see anything I can't get... Anything need priority?

Ren: Well... I was hoping to the first two items to a friend next Friday for their Christmas presents...

Nalani: Oh! You want them to hatch on Christmas Day! I believe I can catch a ferry and get them to you by Wednesday... Where are you?

Ren: Sinnoh. At the Hotel Grand Lake.

Nalani: -positively cheerful- Definitely by Wednesday then! Expect them by sundown

Ren: -suddenly very solemn- Ummm... Mrs. Kahele...

Nalani: -her cheerful mood breaking- Renard, what is it?

Ren: Do... Do... Do you blame me for what happened?

Nalani: -concerned- You mean the accident?

-Rio Face Palms as Kitsune sighs and shakes her head.-

Ren: ... Y-y-yes.

Nalani: -frowning- Is that what's troubling you?

-Ren nods silently.-

Nalani: -sighing in a put-out manner- Guardians give me strength...

-Ren winces as he closes his eyes and braces himself.

Nalani: You mean to tell me that you thought I blamed you all this time? And here I was thinking you had moved on...

-Ren eyes open and blink.-

Ren: What.

Nalani: Renard, Listen to me: No. One. Blames. Any. One. For. What. Happened.

-Ren blinks.-

Ren: But...

Nalani: No buts! It took a bit to happen, but everyone over here has accepted what happened and moved on. It happened and it was an accident. There are no grudges left here.

Ren: But...

Nalani: Listen. If it seriously bothers you, come to Alola and see for yourself. In fact, I insist. I'll get things ready for your arrival. Just give me a call when you get in. In the mean time, I'll work on this shopping list. I will see you soon, Renard! Until then, Alola!

-Nalani, hangs up with a smile, Leaving Ren to stare blankly at the holo-display.-

Ren: ... ... ...

Kitsune: <Oh come on. Snap out of it! Rio was right! And think of it like this: What can possibly be worse that dealing with the Glitches and trying to recapture Izanami at the same time?>

Ren: -looking at his girlfriend- Oh I don't know... Arceus hearing you and say "Challenge accepted!"

-Meanwhile, Keys is has produced a projector from somewhere and is giving several of Ren's team a slide show and lecture on how to surf.-

edited 20th Nov '16 9:52:37 AM by keys2tkingdom

The GM House

-Deziree looks over the report Mobius sent her on her datapad.-

Deziree: These can't possibly be correct.

DR. MOBIUS!: <I can assure you, I double-checked the scans. Triple-checked, even. And yes, I accounted for Doofenshmirtz, if he somehow bumbled into my lab.>

-Deziree drops the datapad onto her desk and runs her hands through her hair.-

Deziree: Continue monitoring the scanners. And until further notice, I don't want any portals activated.

-Dune looks up from his book, having tuned out the conversation up until this point.-

Dune: Including poker night?

Deziree: Sorry Dune, but if these readings are accurate, I don't want to take the risk.

-Dune blinks.-

Dune: You don't want to take a risk?

-Deziree nods. Dune blinks at the muted response.-

Scheherezade is at home, playing [Overwatch]. Free weekend and all.

Scheherezade: "Oh my god how have I not played this before."

Shahryar is on a laptop.

Scheherezade: "Seriously. How."

Shahryar: ~Money?~

Scheherezade: "Oh, right."

Scheherezade dies.

"WHAT?"

Shahryar snickers. Scheherezade glares at him.

Scheherezade: "Oh, it's on."

Shahryar: ~I don't know what you're talking about.~

Glaring intensifies.

Shahryar: ~... How did I fall for that.~

Scheherezade laughs.

~... Consider it officially on.~

All are significantly abnormal in a normal world... All are significantly normal in an abnormal world.