Vermilion City

-having something to do seems to sharpen Ever's focus a little-

Ever: Pssh, Edward, I've got job security. I'm probably the most competent person working for either of your organizations, your trainer and Vilkas excepted.

Brie: And modest, too.

Ever: Oh, hush, Ozone sympathizer.

Brie: Ozo— what?

Ever: Right, before your time. Two questions— do I get a uniform? I outgrew the last one.

And who's Valentine?

Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.

Halis: <Oh, uh... t-thanks! I will, don't worry. I hope the rest of your day goes well.>

Halis takes the card and brings it over to Lucius.

Halis: <Here, the card with the number and stuff.>

They seem to be back to being somewhat relaxed.

Erstaz Alliance

Eris and Lifthrasir walk into the store.

And a Tamamo pops out from behind a clothing rack.

Both stare.

Eris: "Are those fox ears?"

Tamamo: "You have three glowing green eyes☆"

Lifthrasir: ~In her defense, she has a point.~

Eris: "So do I."

Tamamo: "Regardless, can I help you find anything?"

Lifthrasir just kind of... motions to Eris.

Lifthrasir: ~She needs... to not be wearing that.~

Tamamo: "Excellent! Follow me☆"

Eris: "Oh Arceus."

Route 5, past

Artoria: <Oh gods we need to teach you internet safety...>

She frowns.

<Regardless, it is. If you like beaches.>

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

Ultra Megalopolis

-More serious-

Why would they want something like that exactly? Not sure if that's even possible outside of say, an empty pocket dimension, but I'm a biologist, not a physicist.

Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.

Ultra Megalopolis

Ton: Ugggh, he's an ally, not a therapist, do we really have to waste time telling him everything?

Sol: ... *sighs*

It's better to have a plan "B" ready than to start scrambling in the dark for one if things go belly-up.

Brebre: <Feels like we're scrambling...>

Vermilion Alley

Ryklys: Yes, but this is a plainclothes mission.

Bartholomew the Slowking: <Valentine was the priest. You're thinking of Valentine's Monster.>

Cucumber Salesman: WATCH OUT! HE'S COMING!

Giant Alomomola: -bursts out of the sea- <GOOOOOD MORNING VERMILION CITY! WHO'S THE LUCKY COUPLE TODAY GOING TO BE~?>

Edited by Tangent128 on Feb 18th 2019 at 12:10:27 PM

Do you highlight everything looking for secret messages?

Vermilion Alley

Ever: ...Oh.

...That is, I assume, the Valentine's monster in question? And Read has...awoken it? Been consumed by it?

You're really going to need to give me something to work with here, or I'm going to default to opening dialogues, and I don't think anyone wants that.

Brie: ...What?

Ever: It'll be fine.

Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.

Diane: Her type is lesbians. Just, lesbians, in general. She just really thinks girls are hot.

Skye: They are!

-After a moment, Skye comes out. Her hair is somewhat more managed than usual (but just as fluffy).-

-And she's wearing a suit vest.-

-With a bowtie.-

Skye: ...So, um, hey. Glad to see you made it okay. And. Yeah. Um.

-Kai is quiet for some time.-

-Just when it starts to be worrying, Kai smiles.-

Kai: Yeah. That'd certainly be nice.

-And they turn toward Alice, taking a couple steps toward her.-

Corrin: <Well, I certainly do like beaches! Beaches are nice. And excuse me, I've practiced internet safety plenty! I'm just, new to it, is all.>

Vermilion Alley

Revy: <The Alomomola and Read are unaffiliated.>

Ryklys: But their interests align as far as me and Vilkas are concerned, so I would really prefer the former not get involved.

Anne: -to Brie- <What's Team Ozone like? We don't hear much about them.>

Do you highlight everything looking for secret messages?

Amarin-Jaide Module

Isbrand: "I can vouch for that."

-She smiles back at Skye.-

Isbrand: "You look astounding. Shall we?"

-Issy offers a hand.-

"Dang that sure is totally poggers my good bitch"

Alola Route 5, past

Artoria looks doubtful.

Artoria: <Well... pretty much any of the islands have beaches, so...>

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

Vermilion, Alley

Ever: A stealth mission, then? Sounds workable.

-they step behind a dumpster and are gone-

Brie: ...I'm not with Team Ozone! I'm not with any Team, first of all, uh no offense, and I don't even know what Team Ozone is. Or was?

Ersatz Alliance

-Lucius may feel a quick peck on the cheek as someone brushes by him, leaving behind a package containing a soft blue sweater-

Vermilion, a rooftop somewhere

Ever: I don't look like that.

Ever?: You really do.

Ever: Ugh.

Ever?: I'll distract the fish, you find the slug?

Ever: Thank you for putting this whole thing in the most uninteresting manner possible.

It's Obviously Merle: I live to serve.

-she heads towards the waterfront, while Ever skips off along the rooftops, sending out Narrow-

Ever: Hey, missing persons case.

Narrow: <Well, they're always where you'd least expect, so we should probably check there first.>

Ever: I sense a subtle flaw in your reasoning.

Edited by memyselfandI2 on Feb 18th 2019 at 9:24:11 AM

Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.

Pyrite Town, Faction Offices - Past

-Alice meets Kai halfway and gives them a long kiss before pulling away, smiling.-

Alice: Thank you. I'm glad that my hobby of dressing up as an unrealistically busty flower and your hobby of dressing up as your preferred LARPing character won't come between us.

Ersatz Alliance - Present

-Lucius takes the card from Halis, apparently without being consciously aware of the action.-

Lucius: Uh. Thank you. I will certainly-

-He then does indeed feel the peck on his cheek, and wheels around only to find himself looking down at the box containing the sweater.-

Lucius: ...Ah. I... I should probably thank them. And also talk to them. And let them know that it and they are appreciated before starting any duels over how our time is spent.

Edited by Herbert40k on Feb 18th 2019 at 5:30:46 PM

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.

Vermilion Waterfront

Valentine the Giant Alomomola: <Ah, a solitary Honchkrow?>

<How lonely... welcome, today's contestant!>

Vermilion, Public Square Adjacent to a Rooftop Somewhere

-a class of fourth-graders mill about an array of folding chairs, petting and poking a West Sea Gastrodon and a Houndoom-

Do you highlight everything looking for secret messages?

Halis also notices the sudden sweater appearance.

Halis: <Huh. Yeah, you should. This looks really nice, actually... it reminds me of those really expensive ones I always saw in the stores but wasn't usually allowed to have. Do you want me to just stay here while you go do that, though? I can't think of anything else I'd want from here at the moment, anyway.>

They sit in place where they are, looking directly at Lucius.

Erstaz Alliance

Eris is now wearing a white button up shirt and black slacks.

Eris: "This is... acceptable."

Lifthrasir claps sarcastically.

Tamamo: "We accept cash, debit, credit - though not Unovan Express - mareep, rice, souls, Faevors, signing warlock contracts..."

She continues the list for about a minute

Eris: "... I'm not even going to question it. Cash."

Tamamo: "That'll be [Reasonable Price]☆"

Eris hands over the cash.

Tamamo: "Thank you for your business☆ Come again soon♡"

Eris and Lifthrasir quickly exit the building.

Vermillion

Eris: "..."

Lifthrasir: ~...~

Eris: "This isn't where we entered."

Lifthrasir: ~Let us never go there again.~

Eris: "Agreed, now let's find the J-team's airship."

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

-Kai falters.-

Kai: ...It's not a hobby. Please don't call it a hobby. I mean, for you, maybe it could be, but— but for me, please don't call it a hobby.

-Beat-

Kai: And it's not LARP, either! At most, it's a coincidence how well this alias and my character in Siobhan's campaign align, and any resemblance is unintentional, no matter how uncanny! Kahlia didn't even know about it, she just... fuckin' read me like a book. Totally different personalities, too.

Corrin: <Then it sounds like we have a plan! Or, well, a vague idea of one.>

-Skye takes Issy's hand, cheeks glowing red already-

Skye: You look amazing yourself. So, uh, let's go!

Edited by BittersweetNSour on Feb 18th 2019 at 1:00:17 PM

Vermilion City

Male Grunt: Is this about your motorbike?

Milagros: Mm hm.

Female Grunt: Well, if you want to battle over it, let's do this!

You encountered Team Skull Grunts!

Edited by Routeferret on Feb 19th 2019 at 10:08:42 AM

i think i’m in love (probably just hungry)

Outside the Amarin-Jaide Module, TS

Isbrand: "So I, uh, kinda sorta burned dinner..."

---

PEFE HQ Kitcuens, Earlier

Kaiiseii: "WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU DO"

Isbrand: "I DON'T KNOW"

-The smoke's so dense they can barely see 3 feet in front of them. Isbrand clutches a pot lid she's using as a shield. Kaiiseii lifts a box of spaghetti noodles.-

Kaiiseii: "DID YOU EVEN START COOKING"

Isbrand: "I WAS JUST TRYING TO BOIL THE WATER"

---

PEFE HQ, With Skye

Isbrand: "..."

"I was just gonna order pizza but you deserve more than the meal I have 5 times a week. So we're going to a nice resturant."

-She grins slyly.-

Isbrand: "'d be a shame for you to get all dolled up and not show it off."

"Dang that sure is totally poggers my good bitch"

Vermilion City

Me: -takes a Poke Ball off my belt- Get ready, Milagros.

♪Show me the wisdom of the world... Tell me the secrets of the heart... and the sweet~ mysteries~ of love~...

Vermilion City

Milagros nodded and he let his mons catch up to him.

The grunts released their mons. The female released a Passimian and the Alolan Graveler which attacked Milagros earlier. The male released an Alolan Raticate and a Zorua.

i think i’m in love (probably just hungry)

Vermilion City

Me: They have a Zorua?!

-I check my Pokedex-

Me: Just need to see what my Dex says about them still...

Pokedex: Zorua, the Tricky Fox Pokemon. A Dark type. Zorua hides its true form by changing its shape into people and Pokemon, and loves to surprise people.

Me: -sees the other Pokemon- Who are those Pokemon?

Pokedex: Passimian, the Teamwork Pokemon. A Fighting Type. It works on its teammates and attacks by throwing fruits. They undergo intense training together, and their mutual bond is remarkable.

Pokedex: Raticate, the Mouse Pokemon and the evolved form of Rattata. Raticate has different forms depending on where they are found...

Common Raticate, the Mouse Pokemon and the evolved form of Rattata. A Normal Type. Its hind feet are webbed. They act as flippers, so it can swim in rivers and hunt for prey.

Alolan Raticate, the Mouse Pokemon and the evolved form of Alolan Rattata. A Normal and Dark type. This gourmet Pokemon is particular about the taste and freshness of its food. Restaurants where Raticate live have a good reputation.

Me: Alright! Let's do this! Oshawittle! Raru! I choose you!!

-I throw two Poke Balls into the air, and Oshawittle and Raru jump out of-

Oshawittle: <Here I am, Trainer!>

Raru: <Yeah... but one thing...>

Me: What is it, Raru?

Raru: <Why are you dressed like that?>

Me: Oh. You like it? I made it myself.

Raru: <You look like a superhero!>

Piku-chan: <Can't you two stay focused for ONE SECOND?!>

Me: Oh... Thanks, Piku-chan!

Piku-chan: <Usually, you'd have Mothra pointing this out to you...>

Me: Right! Now... Let's get ready to battle!

♪Show me the wisdom of the world... Tell me the secrets of the heart... and the sweet~ mysteries~ of love~...

Vermilion City

Milagros: Baby Cat! Blitz! Let's do this!

Blitz used Pursuit on Raticate.

Baby Cat used Fake Out on Graveler.

i think i’m in love (probably just hungry)

Vermilion City

Me: Raru! Use Misty Terrain!

Oshawittle! Use Razor Shell on Graveler!

Raru: <You got it, boss!>

-Raru emits a strange pink mist from his hands, which then coats the battlefield-

Oshawittle: <It shall be done!>

-Oshawittle takes his scalchop off of his tummy and draws his blade, and proceeds to slash at Graveler with it-

♪Show me the wisdom of the world... Tell me the secrets of the heart... and the sweet~ mysteries~ of love~...

Vermilion City

Zorua used Taunt on Blitz. Blitz now cannot use Status Moves for two turns.

Passimian used Rock Smash on Piku-chan.

Female Grunt: Oh, er...

Male Grunt: Damnit, Brenda! You were SUPPOSED to hit the Ralts!

Raticate used Fury Swipes on Baby Cat.

Graveler used Thunder Shock on Oshawittle.

MILAGROS' TURN

Blitz used Quick Attack on Zorua.

Baby Cat used Pay Day on Raticate.

Edited by Routeferret on Feb 19th 2019 at 3:32:06 PM

i think i’m in love (probably just hungry)

Vermilion City

-Piku-chan dodges-

Piku-chan: <WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA?! I'M NOT EVEN IN THIS FIGHT!!!>

Piku-chan: <Well... not at first but...>

-Piku-chan jumps off my shoulders, does a somersault and enters the fight, cheeks crackling-

Piku-chan: <YOU DUN GOOFED!!!>

-Oshawittle dodges-

Oshawittle: <Nice of you to join this fine brawl, Piku-chan.>

Piku-chan: <Thanks... ^note Even though I didn't intend on joining this fight...>

Oshawittle: <I'll take care of Alolan Graveler, you can deal with Passimian.>

Raru: <Dibs on Zorua!>

Piku-chan: <Okay, let's DO THIS!!!>

♪Show me the wisdom of the world... Tell me the secrets of the heart... and the sweet~ mysteries~ of love~...