Stormchaser

Alright cool. That's not too many menus deep so just feel free to fiddle around and figure out something you like.

-He hands over the amulet and resumes getting out the bits of his auction disguise-

Though I'll need it back when Silas' aircraft spaceship thing arrives.

Stormchaser

Pewter Pokemon Center

-Lucius takes a moment to think, rubbing his eyes as he does.-

Lucius: It's... complicated. Trust me, I'm really no expert on this. I spent one night with a fae creature and I've been just figuring stuff out for myself ever since. In my experience, though, it's... less of a state of being, and more of a state of mind. I don't want to say "your mind makes it real" because I'm pretty sure you can't get psychosomatic burns from touching cold iron, but I find it does tend to make you more susceptible to suggestion, more conscious of thresholds, more aware of the wording of contracts, that sort of thing.

-He blinks the sleep out of his eyes and looks down at Halis.-

Lucius: What I'm curious about is how you ended up like this. I'm pretty sure I'm not that infectious, so that implies there's a little bit of fae blood in your family history. Or your childhood nanny was a Togekiss or something. I dunno.

Halis: <...Maybe. Like I've said before, I'm not actually aware of much about my heritage. I remember talking with the others, though, they said that stone that we found was made by me either directly or by me having some connection to a Legendary Mon of some kind. But the only one I could think of with a connection like that was Regirock, and, well... that's Regirock. I don't think they even talk, let alone desire a patron of some kind, and it's not like I'd know where they even are, anyway.>

They roll over onto the floor and get up, dusting off a bit.

Halis: <What do you think caused that stone to become the way it did, though? If it was always like that, I would've known way sooner...>

Stormchaser

-To Channah-

I didn't.

-Calls over three of the Deino-

You can go with this Deino, with a heart like a raging flame...

-Pointing to another-

Or this one, as swift as wind going though the leaves of the forest...

-And then to the final one-

Or finally, a Deino that moves like a coursing river.

Pewter Pokemon Center

-Lucius shrugs.-

Lucius: No idea. I've heard of legendaries acting as fae patrons before, so it's not out of the question, but I don't really have enough to go on here. What was that stone's deal, anyway? You mentioned it earlier like, once, but didn't really say much about it.

Halis: <Oh, uh, right... the stone. It was very, very hypnotic, even just a quick glanced seemed to be enough to entrance someone... the holder could give commands to the one under its control and after a snap or other quick noise, the person would go about things as if the command was entirely real, even if it was only in their mind... like, for example, at one point I thought I was a Buneary since day one. If you don't give a command, though, it corrupts the person's memory a bit and may result in them becoming abnormal or even a bit hostile in some way. It was dangerous, but also intriguing... I don't know how it came to be, but if I made it, I want to learn how to control that power so it doesn't hurt anyone, or me, by accident.>

Stormchaser

Channah: -blinks, then snorts- Something's telling me to choose the first one.

Pewter Pokemon Center

-Lucius's expression creases into a concerned frown.-

Lucius: ...Hmm. Yeah, no, that does sound super dangerous, and I'm glad PEFE got it under lockup. I've had run-ins with artefacts that have similar effects, but... no offence, kid, but I don't think you've got anywhere near the power to create something like that. I don't know anyone that could, other than maybe literal legendaries. If you do somehow have that kind of power, but no memory of using it or way to control it, then that's even more worrying than the stone. I'm just gonna mentally file it under "something Darkrai enchanted while he was feeling like a bit of a dick one day" to save myself the stress.

Maggie: "Oh, thanks."

Maggie takes the amulet and start fiddling with it.

Maggie: "Oh, though, Silas' thing?" Se asks, curious.

Halis: <Darkrai? I... don't remember seeing a Darkrai anywhere, but alright. What do you think we should do about this, though? If it's going to be a serious thing, I'd rather not just leave it alone and hope it turns out to not be an issue, because that might cause even more issues than looking into it. Besides, now that I'm thinking about it, it's going to be very hard for me to not worry about it because I don't know what I'm capable of anymore...>

It's obvious they're very concerned.

Pewter Pokemon Center

-Lucius shrugs again.-

Lucius: PEFE's better-equipped than anyone to deal with it. They'll keep it safe. And besides, isn't half the point of this journey to figure out what you're capable of?

Fuchsia City

Me: But how are we going to get there?

Piku-chan: <Yeah... Transportation IS an issue...>

Me: Indeed it is, Piku-chan... I mean... it's not like you can learn Fly or something...

Piku-chan: <Yeah... I mean... it would be cool if I did...>

Me: Though it would be a great idea... I think we should stick to what we know... I know a shortcut...

Pewter City

Piku-chan: <Some shortcut...>

Me: Yeah... but y'know what? I think we oughta rest up before our big Gym Battle...

Piku-chan: <I highly agree with you...>

Me: To the Pokémon Center!

Pewter City Pokémon Center

Me: Well... here we are...

Halis: <Uh, I mean... y-yeah, but this is something on another level! This is—>

They notice Ian suddenly entering the Pokecenter, going quiet.

Halis: <...>

They keep their panic inside for now, not wanting to draw suspicion, acting natural... and by natural, we of course mean acting like they can't talk.

Pewter Pokemon Center

-Lucius blinks as he looks between Halis and Ian, before glancing back down at the Buneary.-

Lucius: ...You know most people can't understand Monese, right? You're good.

They look back at Lucius.

Halis: <Then why're you talking to your Buneary like you can understand me, then?>

Pewter Pokémon Center

-I take a look around and notice a Buneary next to a Pokémon Trainer...

Me: Who's that Pokémon?

-I check my Pokédex-

Pokédex: Buneary, the Rabbit Pokémon. A Normal Type. When sensing danger, it extends both ears as an alert, and when cold, it curls up and goes to sleep.

Me: Hello there, little Buneary. I don't think we've met... My name is Ian, and this is my pal, Piku-chan...

Piku-chan: <Nice to meet you... What's your name?>

Pewter Pokemon Center

-Lucius blinks at Halis.-

Lucius: ...Oh, right. Fair point. Forgot about that. Sorry.

-He looks up at Ian.-

Lucius: Um, can I help you with something?

Pewter Pokémon Center

Me: Oh. Nice to meet you. My name is Ian, and this is my partner, Piku-chan.

You have a very cute Buneary. What's its name?

Halis looks back at Ian and company.

Halis: <...Hmm. My name is... Halsei. Yeah, Halsei.>

Even though Halis is a terrible liar, chances are they won't know any better due to being seemingly unfamiliar.

Pewter Pokemon Center

-Lucius tilts his head at Ian.-

Lucius: ...Yeah, I know. You just said that. Anyway, uh... yeah, this is my Buneary, Hali- Halsei. I meant Halsei. Oh, and I'm Lucius.

Pewter Pokémon Center

Piku-chan: -whispers to me- <She says her name is "Halsei"?>

Me: Halsei? That's a strange name...

Though there was this one Pokémon I met back at Ersatz Alliance that had an equally strange name, Halis...

-suddenly, I think to myself- What if this "Halsei" fellow and Halis are the same person...? It sounds crazy, of course, but it is possible... After all, Halsei and Halis have similar spellings, though Halis doesn't have an "e" in it...

Me: You don't have to lie to me, little Buneary... I think I already know where we met before...

-turns to Lucius-

Me: Nice to meet you, Lucius.

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Halsei is now a bit panicked, but suppresses it for the time being.

Halsei: <Uh... no, we haven't. What're you talking about? This is the first time we've met. Also... I'm not a girl, for that matter, and yes, I heard you say that.>

Pewter Pokémon Center

Me: Like I said, you don't have to lie to me... I know we've met once before.

Pewter Pokemon Center

-Lucius glances down at Piku-chan.-

Lucius: It's "they", for the record.

-He looks back up at Ian suspiciously.-

Lucius: I think Halsei happens to be a pretty excellent name, especially for one they- I mean I just came up with on the spot. The spot where I caught them, that is. Anyway, is there some reason you're taking such a strange interest in them?