The Flamebringer
Lumiose
F!Robin: "Unfortunately, no, I do not. I'm working on it, though.""And what do you mean, 'supposed to have a big battle right about now'?"
From: The Other Robin
Doubly concerning.
From: The Other Robin
Vierr directed me to you for information as to how to reunite with the J-team?
Flying Colors
Jackie: Right, time stuff. Uh. The J-Team has been hanging around Lumiose recently, right? They're supposed to get involved in this big battle against Mobius, and...
-She trails off-
Jackie: ...The Battle of Lumiose has already happened, hasn't it. Cooper, I swear...
The Flamebringer
Lumiose
F!Robin: "Oh dear they have people from the future here too. Yes, I'm afraid you're a couple weeks late." All are significantly abnormal in a normal world... All are significantly normal in an abnormal world.
Flying Colors
Jackie: Riiiight. Dammit, that means they're at PEFE at this point, and that's where I wanted to avoid ending up because my parents are there and I don't want to deal with that awkwardness this soon. Ugh.
Fomantis: <Maybe we can get lucky and not end up meeting them? Or... hide? I dunno.>
That's just how it is on this bitch of an earth
PEFE HQ
"Oh, cool. I'm Daydre. You know the way back once we're out, though, right?"
N's Castle
"Oh? What does it say?"
PEFE HQ But At A Different Time
Daydre blinks at her phone a couple times.
From Daydre
he what
Edited by Daydre on Sep 23rd 2018 at 6:02:00 AM
off the shits
The Flamebringer
Lumiose
F!Robin: "It's something of an interesting experience.""I'm not entirely sure what sort of decorum there is around this, but if I may ask, who are your parents?"
All are significantly abnormal in a normal world... All are significantly normal in an abnormal world.
Flying Colors
Jackie: Their names are Skye and Diane. And it feels really, really weird to call them by their first names, for starters. Kana here was trying to keep hidden from Corrin and Artoria as well but they can hide their resemblance to their parents a lot better than I can so we were hoping that we wouldn't have that much awkwardness if the team was still here in Lumiose.
-The Fomantis waves awkwardly.-
From: JD
An alliance huh? Truthfully, having the masked superheroes working with us would be advantageous, and prevent further screwups. As for those anomalies, apparently Clever did some analysis and calls them "Bridges", Einstein-Rosen style, the theory isn't new or that hard, the issue is power.
My best guess, time travelers. Will discuss further, we can meet easily. In fact just text "TPC14TX0" this number: 545-971-1968.
It won't exactly be pleasant but it's quick, and don't worry, perfectly safe.
Edited by EchoingSilence on Sep 23rd 2018 at 5:31:12 AM
The Flamebringer
Lumiose
F!Robin: "I see. On the other hand, from what I've heard the PEFE headquarters are a very big place, which would follow that it would not be difficult to hide from them if you so choose until such time as you decide to reveal it to them.""Wow you're just doing what Lucina did. Hopefully with fewer apocalypses."
"Or just wear a mask."
All are significantly abnormal in a normal world... All are significantly normal in an abnormal world.
Flying Colors
Jackie: ...Duh. Of course. Why didn't I think of the mask earlier? I mean, it'll still be awkward to see them but still.
Kana: <You could be a hero, too! Or a magical girl. Mama always did want to be one...>
Jackie: Problem is still getting there. If we were in Hoenn, I could go Staravia and fly there, but we're all the way in Kalos.
Not A Lawyer
Lumiose Hospital
From: Shun
I want to be skeptical, but "time travellers" makes a disturbing amount of sense. And an alliance would indeed be beneficial, but the abduction of one of the individuals responsible for organising it does regrettably leave its future in doubt. Regardless, we do still need to meet to discuss our next move at some point.
The Flamebringer
Lumiose
F!Robin: "I can get us to Hoenn, if you can then complete the journey."She sends out Mira.
All are significantly abnormal in a normal world... All are significantly normal in an abnormal world.
From: JD
Honestly with all the weird, the fact that I'm a AI duck wearing this suit because I want to be human, my ally sings Pinnochio songs, and you saw me get my car teleported. Skepticism is a bit hard at the moment.
We can meet very soon, I've got a nice little dead zone for us to meet in. Honestly I'd rather prefer if you get teleported over here, I could stop by the hospital with my car soon if need be.
Be safe man, and one more thing. I asked Clever and he agreed.
That number? Text it with B4CKUP and a number and Clever will give you a Rossum drone to command, extra help works, and they are designed to be cannon fodder anyways. Even if they are kind of spooky looking.
Flying Colors
-Jackie grins-
Jackie: Sounds good! Let's go to Lilycove first so I can go get a mask of some sort, though.
Kana: <And if they make small enough masks, maybe one for me too? Just in case!>
Owain: <Lucina did have a good idea going all mysterious and calling upon her ancestor's appearance for her disguise...>
The Flamebringer
Lumiose
F!Robin: "Though I think we can all be thankful to Severa she talked Lucina out of picking a mask based on her... questionable fashion sense. Anyhow. Mira, Lilycove?"Mira: ~On it!~
-vwip.-
Lilycove
And the party ends up in Lilycove. All are significantly abnormal in a normal world... All are significantly normal in an abnormal world.
Flying Colors
-And thus they appear!-
-Jackie teeters a bit-
Jackie: Oof... still not used to that...
-She steadies herself.-
Jackie: Okay. So! Department store, department store, where is the department store...
-She looks around, and spots the one particularly tall building in the area.-
Jackie: ...Think that's a safe bet.
Not A Lawyer
Lumiose Hospital
From: Shun
I do agree that teleportation would be the safer way to arrange a meeting, since I don't want to draw undue attention to the Avenger's identity. For now, though, I believe I should remain with them for a while to supervise their recovery. And while I appreciate the concern, I believe it would only endanger me further to place my wellbeing in the hands of that group's technology. I'll be in touch.
The Flamebringer
Lilycove
F!Robin: "Likely a safe bet."She recalls Mira, who looks about ready to fall asleep.
F!Robin starts walking over there.
All are significantly abnormal in a normal world... All are significantly normal in an abnormal world.
Flying Colors
-Shopping!-
-In the appropriate area of the store, Jackie searches through the masks.-
Jackie: Hmmm... no, no, too flashy, too cosplay-y, I don't have enough to go full superhero costume yet...
-After trying on a few, she frowns.-
Jackie: ...I'm just gonna... stick to the Marvel Civilian Uniform. Hat and sunglasses, let's go.
-She grabs a hat based on Red's and a pair of sunglasses, and goes to purchase them. Kana and Owain, however, have managed to find matching masks small enough to fit them.-
Owain: <I feel... appropriately heroic!>
Kana: <Yeah!>
The Wanderer
PEFE HQ
-Gets text-
...I don't feel like dealing with this right now, Xatu, get them over here.
From: Tagg
One second.
-F!Robin and co may find themselves suddenly standing in one of the HQ's teleporter bays-
Edited by rmctagg09 on Sep 23rd 2018 at 8:02:09 AM
Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.
From: JD
Please do, I'll have Clever keep a eye out for any more temporal disturbances and see if we can get some drones out there to observe and scan. Maybe we could find some way to disrupt them if need be, because people from the future with advanced technology acting out of "interest" in the timeline don't always turn out good intentioned.
I'll be investing in something more effective than my blaster pistol as well, talk later.
Flying Colors
-And blip-
-Jackie appears, still in the motion to pay for her sunglasses and hat.-
Jackie: ...Uh.
-She pockets the money that hasn't left her hand.-
Jackie: Well, looks like I might not be going back to that store ever again. ._.
Kana: <Oops...>
That's just how it is on this bitch of an earth
Lumiose
A typical empty Lumiose back alley. Nothing is happening here, besides what usually happens in back alleys.
Suspicious Person 1: "You.. you got the stuff?"
Suspicious Person A: "Yeah..." He pulls out a half gallon carton of orange juice.
The two are about to crack that bad boy open when a glowing crack forms on the wall next to them.
Suspicious Person A: "What the- but we didn't even start yet?"
Suspicious Person 1: "Wait, no... Maybe they're onto us! Scatter!"
He says scatter, despite there only being two of them. Anyway, the both of them hightail it out of there right in time to miss a pile of foxmons tumble out of the wall crack. A Braixen, three Zorua (one of them shiny), an Umbreon, and a Glaceon, in fact.
Braixen <Ow...>
Zorua 1 <That made me want to barf! Let's do it again on the way back!>
Zorua 2 <If we can even make it back...>
Zorua 3 <Oh.. We're here already?>
Glaceon <Is everyone okay?>
Zorua 2 <Kinda want to go home already..>
Umbreon: <If you didn't want to come, why the hell did you->
Glaceon: <Hey, she probably wanted to help out! That wasn't exactly a smooth ride we just had.. Anyone would get discouraged, right?>
Umbreon: <What, was she expecting [It's A Small World]? I didn't expect for travel through time and space to be comfortable.>
Glaceon: <Akira..>
Umbreon Akira: <.. Whatever. Strelitzia, you still have the photos right?> The Umbreon whips around to face the Braixen.
Strelitzia, Apparently -Squeaks- <Oh, u-uh-> She rummages around in a small bag strapped to her body for a second. <Uh, yes, I do. All of them are accounted for.>
Akira: <Okay, let's head out then. Standing around here is going to get us nothing. Nandina, Rush, Toreni- Where did Torenia go?>
The two Zorua- Nandina and Rush, apparently- look around, confused, until Nandina spots a rock that conspicuously wasn't there a second ago.
Nandina: -Prodding the rock- <Torenia, we gotta leave!> The rock shudders and disappears in a poof of smoke, leaving behind the shiny Zorua.
Torenia: <Okay...>
Akira: <Any last objections, Kaden?>'''
Glaceon Kaden: <Why would I have any?>
And so the herd of foxes, or foxherd if you will, sets off.
off the shits
The Flamebringer
Lilycove
F!Robin: "That seems -"-blip-
PEFE HQ
F!Robin: "- reasonable, if maybe a bit weird on account of wearing sunglasses inside."She looks around, before looking back to Jackie.
"Probably for the best."
From: The Other Robin
I'm going to assume that was you and not someone kidnapping me. So, thank you.
"Considering you're probably more familiar with the area than I, I assume it's safe to say we're now in the PEFE whatever that even stands for, nobody has given me a straight answer headquarters, and not kidnapped?"
Edited by Izshta on Sep 23rd 2018 at 6:10:05 AM
All are significantly abnormal in a normal world... All are significantly normal in an abnormal world.
Lumiose Hospital
-For the second time this week, Shun is in the hospital, though this time he's here as a visitor rather than a patient. Liam has been stripped of his Avenger v2 costume and is lying in the bed in a typical hospital gown, looking sullenly up at Shun.-
Liam: So... they t-took Lillianna.
Shun: I'm afraid so. I tried to stop them, bargain with them somehow, but... they took her anyway. I'm sorry.
Liam: No, I... it was my f-fault. I'm supposed to be her p-partner, but I let her down. How am I s-supposed to call myself a h-hero if I can't even protect myself?
Shun: This isn't on you. Their equipment was far more advanced than anything I've ever seen. They could've taken all three of us if they'd wanted to. Are you sure you've never encountered them or anyone like them before?
Liam: N-never. Any idea who they c-could be?
-Shun grimaces.-
Shun: I have a couple of theories... but I'd rather not have them confirmed.
-He coughs.-
Shun: ...Sorry about inadvertently discovering your secret identity, by the way. And, um, for having to... er, having to undress you in the first place. I just didn't want the hospital staff to-
Liam: Oh y-yeah, it's fine! Totally f-fine! I wasn't c-complaining. I mean, you would've f-found out one way or another, so... yeah, it's f-fine.
Shun: Good. That's, uh, that's good.
-The two look away from each other, both tinted red, and Shun takes advantage of the silence to type out a text to JD.-
From: Shun
I apologise for my furtiveness last night. The truth of the matter is that I was liaising with the costumed vigilantes known as the Successors, trying to arrange an alliance, when we were ambushed by a pair of unknown figures. I speculate that they may have been responsible for the anomalies you detected, and were equipped with highly advanced technology. They seemed solely interested in apprehending the leader of the Successors, referring to them as "a threat to the timeline". Other than that, I can't speculate as to their motives, but it also means that they are not an immediate threat.
If you want to meet to discuss things further, I suggest we meet somewhere outside the hospital to protect the Avenger's identity.
-For a brief moment, he considers mentioning the bit about PEFE HQ and Lex, but decides against it and just hit send.-
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