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Dune's Mind

Well dang, that's some potent psionics...

-He whistles a little and looks around-

Are we... Are we done or is Crim's core still hanging about ready to fight?

Nacht Arena

-The big floofy Arcanine wanders down to the arena and stops at Luke's side for a brief pet before treading into the arena-

Mobius Base

Long red hair, stupid Mobius blue jacket. Pokemon seem to be a Magnemite and a Turtonator.

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Have a Strelitzia!

She's wandering around with a .. nervous? I think that's nervous- look on her face. She spots Colton and sorta stares at him.

Strelitzia: I think I remember him from the photos...

Edited by Daydre on Oct 18th 2018 at 1:26:09 PM

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Colton spots Stretliza, but continues to casually walk towards her, stopping when he notices her expression.

He nods but says nothing, expression not giving away the fact that he was internally squeeing.

The Purrloin on his head stops batting at his ears and sees the Braixen. A flash envelops her and she is replaced with a Zorua who promptly descends to the floor, walking beside her... well, not trainer, but...

Thanks to Tangent and Pippi for spagging this with me.

151 Rue Macraul, Observatory, past

-An older man slowly climbs the stairs to the Blaziken roost, a poofy pinkish-white Blaziken in tow.-

Scheherazade: <Come here, children. You have a new sister!>

-A scruffy Blaziken with big, saucepan eyes momentarily pushes himself up from his wallowing state.-

Montu: New sister...?

-But he flops back down into his nest with a whump.-

Montu: It's probably nothing...

Oppenheimer: <A NEW SISTER?! YOU MEAN OPPENHEIMER JUNIOR... TWO?!>

-A grumpier grunt can be heard from the nest adorned with fake cobwebs and plastic halloween spiders.-

Michalis: <Another new sibling? Betwixt being left alone in my solitude to finish off the touches on my objectively amazing Spindafy playlist and being forced into awkward smalltalk, I'll take the playlist please.>

-A green-and-gold speckled Blaziken admonishes him.-

Veld: <Now Michalis, that's no way to greet a new flockmate. Don't make me confiscate your phone.>

Michalis: <But mooooom!>

Trousers: <Eh, what's that? Another new guy? Please tell me this one knows how to palm an ace!>

Veld: <A-HEM.>

Paul: Hey! How are you settling in, Montu? Don't worry, you don't have to be the new bird on the block anymore.

Everybody, say hello to Limna!

-Paul releases Limna from her ball, returning it to his pocket.-

Limna: -Is released- <I want back with my trainer, you rich jerk, if you don't let me go I'll make boiled chicken out of you!>

Krak-izt!!

-A Thunderbolt narrowly misses Limna. It's source, an impeccably preened Blaziken leaning against a wall to the side-

Kori: <Please, give me a reason.>

Paul: -clears his throat- Of course you would be upset. The battle circuit is all you have known, I imagine. A shame, it's such an inelegant way of demonstrating a Pokémon's value. All that scuffing, you almost never see a specimen in its best condition.

Well, you have a more noble purpose now.

Limna: -Glaring- <I don't think this counts as very noble, since you stole me and all.>

<Is it worth pulling out the Rose for this? Probably not for the time being…>

-Montu watches from his nest, curiously. When this all settles down, he'll probably talk to the newcomer (she sure is an odd looking one, and this is Montu we're talking about!)-

Trousers: -scoffing- <Bah, we steal lots of things, don't think you're that special.>

-he folds his armwings- <Now am I excused? I don't want my banknotes overexposing themselves.>

Veld: <You could at least try to make her feel welcome!>

Trousers: -grumbles- <Fiiiine. Hey, Lima Bean, you get an allowance now.>

-and he tosses a stack of counterfeit 20-Poké bills at Limna, before passing Paul to the stairs-

Limna: -Just stands there, feathers giving off steam-

Michalis: -Rolling his eyes- <Fiiiiiiiine. For you, mom>

Michalis stands up, revealing that he's very much a legy boy, and walks over to Limna - extending a claw.

Michalis: <The name is Michalis. Michalis Abraxas Sebastian Florin Way in full. I have a long ivory-snow crest, nicely contrasting my black plumage, that reaches my mid-back and icy, predatory eyes befitting a model of avian perfectio->

-A hueg floofy chicken butts in-

Oppenheimer: <Hi I'm Oppenheimer!>

Limna: -Staring- <Why does the first one remind me of that Stunfisk Tagg and Gamer fought back when I was a chick?>

-Michalis bawks-

Michalis: <You're comparing me to a-a Stunfisk! You... you... prep''!>

Montu shakes his head at Michalis as he walks over to Limna.

Montu: <Ignore him, he's a bit of a drama king.>

Montu holds out his claw.

Montu: <I'm Montu, by the way. Nice to meet you, I guess. Ain't the best circumstances for it, though...>

-Montu looks at Limna like he wants to ask her questions in private sometime later-

Limna: -Notices Montu looking at her and gives him a look of acknowledgement back before taking his claw- <Limna.>

-Montu nods knowingly, before retracting his claw-

Montu: <Well, make yourself at home, Nanna Zade should finish your nest in a few. Her nests are comfortable...>

-Montu takes his own word and heads back to whump in his own nest-

Limna: -Says nothing and just crosses her arms-

-Michalis has at this point returned to his nest, somehow managing to slam the curtain behind him. The sound of music can be heard through the not-terribly-thick sheet.-

Michalis: <Preps in the school! Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh! Preps in the hall! Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh! I won't eat with you! Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh! Unless my table's full! Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh!>

Oppenheimer: -scratching his neck- <Uh... Sorry, Oppenheimer Junior Two. I don't think Michalis likes you that much.>

Limna: -Shrugs- <I'll survive.>

Oppenheimer: <Oh, whew. I was worried for a second there, Kori likes to talk about how painful words can be.>

Kori: <Fortunately, your skull's thickness is an impenetrable defense.>

Oppenheimer: <Yeah!>

-Kori then plays some lightning arcs between her talons-

Kori: <Let me remind you, rookie, that you are Water type. If you have as many brain cells as Oppenheimer, you can do the math.>

<Do step out of line, it will be very enjoyable for me.>

-Veld coughs-

Veld: <I am sure that won't be necessary, Limna can be respectable.>

-She smiles pointedly-

Limna: <Sure.>

<I bet Hydreigon could could swallow you whole, sparkplug.>

Scheherazade: <Limna, dear? I've finished knitting your nest...>

-She shows her work, a bed made of blue fabric with yellow chevrons sewn in-

Oppenheimer: <It matches you!>

Limna: -Looking at the nest- <...So it does.>

Edited by rmctagg09 on Oct 18th 2018 at 2:34:00 PM

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Strelitzia doesn't seem surprised when Minerva transforms. She does, however, seem surprised when Colt decides to approach her.

Strelitzia: <Oh, e-er.. Was I staring? I'm sorry..>

Edited by Daydre on Oct 18th 2018 at 2:38:28 PM

Tae smiled a bit at the Arcanine, <Well big fella? Ready to fight?>

Silas looks at Aigaji and then to Nana, "Well harmless sure, just slightly concerning."

He reached out to touch the glitch-mon, only for his left arm to suddenly spark and go dead as it got near. Silas groaned as he lifted up the bionic and shook it a bit, the hand shaking limply, "Greaaat."

Harold however held onto Aigaji no problem, "Might be a random effect."

"Downsides to having a robot arm."

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“No, no, no need to apologize,” Colton comforted, reaching a hand to pet behind the fire-type’s ears. “But I do want to know, why?”

"Ah! Sorry..." Nana mumbles, clasping her hands. "Didn't know that'd happen..."

Aigaji lets out a low drone, her resolution lowering slightly.

Edited by Palindromee on Oct 19th 2018 at 11:31:45 AM

Silas gave a half hearted shrug, "The arm's been built up in case of accidents, give it a moment or two," he responded shaking it a bit more. As if in response, the arm jolted and started to move again, Silas gave a small smirk in response and rolled his bionic shoulder, the sound of servos revving could be heard.

"There we go, Just gotta make sure I'm not the one holding your new friend."

Harold looked over Aigaji, "Definitely seeing some Nido, not sure which branch though."

"Does it matter?" Silas asked, "So how did you get your hands on a glitch-mon anyways?"

"Wait there's a name for it?"

"Truthnfiction Cryptid section, reports of Glitch mons."

Roxy stepped in, "Arceus you're a huge nerd. When do you have the time to read that stuff?"

"Um... she's a Nidorino, right? She's purple and pointy and pretty heavy... I just found her. For some reason everyone's real scared of her..." Nana pouts, pulling out her dex entry.

ァ / g J 1, the h ゥ♂ ゥ$ゥ ゥ♂ ゥ$ ◣ ゥ ゥ 9ゥ ▼ h pゥ ゥ ゥh pゥ ▼ 4 89 pゥ pゥ▼ ▷ ◣ゥ 4 ゥ ゥ ◣ゥPK $y♀4♂ Pokémon:

"Ah-g-jay-one. Aigaji."

Yonut, Past

A mysterious yet beautiful lady wearing clothes that appear uncannily authentic to period wear during the 19th Century walks into the Yonut, followed by a submissive-looking Lucario. She carries herself with an aristocratic bearing, seemingly expecting everyone to pay attention to her as though she was someone important.

For the busgirl, she seemed to be.

Tommy: Who's that?

Busgirl: That's Ms. Theodora. She's this really dedicated historical reenactor and one of our best customers. She doesn't come here often, but she always does in costume and in character. Our manager usually plays along with her.

The manager gets out of the back room, wearing a beret and a pair of shiny glasses.

Yonut Manager, in an over-the-top Kalosian accent: You would dare show your filthy Galarian face 'ere, Theodora. I snort in your general direction!

Theodora: As big a cad as ever, Maurice. I shall have to take the pastries by force if you don't submit to an agent of Her Majesty.

Yonut Manager Maurice:You do not frighten me, Galarian Growlithe-Piloswine. I blow my nose at you, Theodora Williams. I don't want to talk to you no more, you empty headed Pokémon food trough wiper! You're—

Theodora: I'm all for a little comedy roleplay, Maurice, but if you so much imply that my father smelled of Apricorns I'll have Ewan rip you limb from limb and use your cartilage as rawhide.

Yonut Manager Maurice: Fine. That got dark quickly. Would you be taking your usual or would you like today's special?

Theodora: Surprise me, peddler.

Tommy couldn't help but feel that the strange feeling he's had all day seemed to have gotten stronger the moment this lady entered. The busgirl left Ivan and Tommy and approached Theodora with an almost fangirlish squee.

Tommy: Ivan, are you... getting that weird vibe from that cosplayer lady?

Outside the Yonut, a few meters away, near a cool-looking 80s car

A cyborg is cartoonishly trying to march into the Yonut while being stopped telepathically by a beheeyem.

Dave: I know who that is, PC, let me at 'em.

PC, telepathically, out loud: <I'm sorry Dave; but I'm afraid I can't do that. As a friend and longtime roomie, it is my duty to intervene when you're going to do something emotionally charged and idiotic. It is an Earthenoid custom I deeply admire and intend to respect!>

Edited by MasterJayAM on Apr 11th 2019 at 8:14:33 PM

"Weird," Harold says handing Aigaji back to Nana.

"Well that's because you essentially have a cryptid on hand Nana, Aigaji is a glitch and there is a big history with Glitch sightings," Silas attempts to explain, before muttering, "and considering those ruins on mars were caused by a glitch..."

"To get back on track, fear is a natural response, even if it might seem rude."

"Mars?? Listen, Aigaji's a sweetheart n' she just needs someone to take care of her cuz she's all alone. So maybe she messes up electricity stuff, so maybe her legs are all flickery, she's still a Pokemon, ain't she?" The Nidoglitch clips out of Nana's hands, and is embedded in the ground for a moment before reappearing just as suddenly on Nana's feet.

"I think y'all are just paranoid."

Edited by Palindromee on Oct 19th 2018 at 11:47:50 AM

The three look at each other and shrug, "Paranoid or not, there isn't exactly a list of friendly glitches well known to the public."

Harold added next, "So, why are you in Kanto?"

Roxy then added, "And do you need some help getting out of Kanto?"

"Well, then Aigaji's the first on th' list!" Nana states stubbornly, picking up the glitch and letting it scramble back on her shoulder.

"I came here because everyone else was here but I smuggled myself over so a ride would be nice," she mutters.

Roxy looks over to Harold and Silas, both of them wearing a similar expression, though Silas is the first to sigh, "Okay, we got plenty of room on the Oblivion Wing, I guess we could fly her out of Kanto."

Harold shrugged, "So long as whatever affected your arm doesn't affect the ship, we should be good."

"Yess, you guys are the best." She grins, pumping a fist, then turns to Aigaji on her shoulder, who is whirring quietly. "She'll probably be fine."

What could go wrong?

"It is a fair bit larger than my new arm, and comes with its own power plant, I guess it will be fine," Silas mutters.

"Hey we can also let her use one of the rooms in the lower deck," Harold adds.

"Niiice, you're the best. When are we leaving?" She looks eager.

"About a hour or two, wanna get some shopping done first for Halloween, the Wing isn't too far off, feel free to get yourself acquainted with the lower deck," Silas says handing Nana a map.

Nana carefully scrutinizes the map, which is upside down.

She flips it after a long moment.

"...Where is it?"

"It's at the Saffron Airport, look for the large vehicle that isn't a plane," Silas explains.

"Aight, I'm gonna go there 'n take a nap." She saunters off, the glitch on her shoulder fast asleep.

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Strelitzia backs away a little from the hand.

Strelitzia: How much was I allowed to reveal about the future? Umm...

<Oh, u-um. I've seen you before in a picture?"

Well I'm not technically lying..

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“I suppose that being in something as notorious as the J-Team means that there could possibly be paparazzi,” he muttered. “You, uh, got this picture or know where I can find it?”

The Zorua looked up at the Braixen in minor curiosity before adopting her form.