"Dang that sure is totally poggers my good bitch"

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"Been a while since I've been there."

[Insert Unoriginal Stinger Here]

Reese smiled, "Well, if you like, I could tell you more over a drink by the bar, my treat," he said gesturing to the bar nearby, "My associates have something special they think they found up at a old castle on the border of [Germany]."

Jack grinned a bit, he walked over to Artyom as he looked at the painting, "Huh, Sir Helstrand. One of the Knights of Kalos, he vanished for a bit after the events of the curse and the Undying Knight. Yeah his middle name is Konami."

---

Victor stared at Eduardo, "You are aware that everyone hates your guts correct? I actually feel a great desire to stab you here and now, but social convention and the fact that I'd rather not sully my blade with your blood is preventing me, but only by so much."

Victor gripped his head and let out a groan, waving a finger as a server passed by with a tray of wine, a bottle floating into his hands. He took a huge gulp and then looked at Eduardo straight on, "What's the game here Livius? What brings your disturbing self out here?"

Silas blinked, and checked his phone, only to see a new app as well, <The hell?>

Masks as well? He looked over to his table and saw only his Jackal mask, this required explanation.

Edited by EchoingSilence on Mar 3rd 2019 at 9:40:51 AM

Auction

Lester: [to himself (also to Diego, his Mudkip, but mainly himself)] Good thing I came here. My wallet feels like it's about to burst...

Greaser walked in at that moment, and looked up at the painting Lester wanted to get. He started to sneak towards it, as if he was about to steal it, only for Lester to stretch out his arm and block him.

Lester: No, sir. You have to get it through the auction. And besides, it's obviously mine...

Greaser: Is that a challenge?

There was a small pause as Lester and Greaser exchanged glares.

Edited by Routeferret on Mar 3rd 2019 at 4:08:20 PM

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

St. Aldrich Manor, Auction - Past

-Ciela titters in delight.-

Ciela: Oh my, how generous.

-She slides her arm under Dr. Reese's and wanders over to the bar.-

Ciela: You know, my father has a mountain retreat over in the region. I don't suppose your mystical castle would happen to be anywhere nearby, would it?

---

-Edouard gasps in mock horror at Victor.-

Edouard: Really? But I'm such a charming and personable fellow! How could anyone possibly take offence to my presence?

-He chuckles, then takes a glass of wine for himself.-

Edouard: If you must know, this is an ideal event for a high-flying corporate lawyer such as myself. There's so much dirty laundry in this room you could call it a washing basket. That, and it's just nice to get out now and again. You could just order takeout every night, but it simply doesn't compare to actually booking a table at a restaurant, does it?

-He flashes another grin that shows far too many teeth.-

Pewter City - Yesterday

-Lucius glances away from Halsei, focusing instead on the ground in front of him.-

Lucius: It was me. Or, well, me in the literal sense. Everyone else knew the Auric Avenger as a costumed, crime-fighting vigilante, who alongside his companions inspired a generation of heroes. But while it was me behind the mask, the Avenger was... he was different, too. I was a different person when I put on the mask. I was bolder, more confident, more charismatic... and I made some pretty awful decisions.

-He sighs again.-

Lucius: Names have power. That might be a fae thing, but honestly, it's true for everyone. There are people I care about... people I love, who were forced to do terrible things, but that wasn't them. That was the name they were given. I took names for myself in the past, but they were just a way of distancing myself from the terrible things I did. So yeah, you've got the right of it. You're Halsei, but don't forget that you're Halis deep down.

Edited by Herbert40k on Mar 3rd 2019 at 4:43:09 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.

Halsei: <...>

They look at Lucius for a good couple of minutes, processing what he just said before replying.

Halsei: <Well, whoever you were then, whatever your name might have been, that's not what matters to me. What matters to me is that you're Lucius, and that you're the Lucius of now, not the Lucius of back then. Whatever path you choose, I'll support you through it, as Halis, Halsei, or, really, any name that's mine. As long as you're willing to move on, so am I.>

-Rogue looks at Lamb.-

Rogue: I mean, yeah, it wouldn't hurt to check. But it's also a place that, if it actually functions as a kitchen, will be full to the brim with watchful eyes, whether it's part of the front or not. Walking through the kitchen doors means the alarm bells get rung immediately. We should absolutely put it on our agenda, but I'd rather wait until the end so we don't expose ourselves before we can investigate anywhere else.

-They glance around at the party below, and especially a few of the guests, expression indiscernable.-

Rogue: ...Of course this place would have vampires. If this weren't reality, one could almost paint this picture as satire. Thankfully, I don't suspect that we'll need to fight them, they wouldn't just up and attack someone in the middle of a fancy party. And I'm sure our allies down there know the typical stranger-danger rules well enough that they won't let themselves get whisked away and become a missing person case.

-They shake their head.-

Rogue: ...Whatever. Let's just get to work, shall we?

St. Aldrich Auction, some isolated corner

Jonathan: Ivan, where the heck are you?

Walter: If I may provide a hunch that's both honest, accurate, and completely unhelpful, probably somewhere off complaining about his father.

Jonathan: You know, it'd be much easier to have psychics on board police to sort out guilty parties. I mean, a good enough mind reader can flush out perps who think too loud.

Walter: It boggles the mind why we don't have more psychics in police work. This might be why Jean gets along well with that young man. That and the obvious psychological void it would fill. Jean takes on the role of a surrogate parent to a frightening number of staff writers.

In a different corner of the auction

Therese and her ordinary pory Adam converse in [Cantonese].

"Therese": Ugh, I've heard of creeps but I didn't even need to talk to that Edouard guy to think he's a slimy sob.

"Adam": You're telling me. Even before they outed him as some vampiric creep he was striking me as the type we'd call the cops on.

"Therese": Anyone else looking shady?

"Adam": I haven't found a member of House Helstrand who bears the surname, which is a peculiar detail. I'm kind of puzzled that Walter didn't pick up on it. Just goes to show that it isn't the upgrades, its how you use them. Wanna check him out?

"Therese": Think the others would've found something out?

"Adam": Or you could talk to the Macrauls. You know how much Jonathan and Dr. Tagg seem to hate their uncle so much. Surely they're up to something shady.

"Therese": Perhaps. What are they known for?

"Adam": I don't have too much on Brynhilde but Clarisse seems to "tow the line," and mainly contribute artifacts to the vast private collection in the Estate House in Lumiose, but hasn't been up to anything. Still doesn't prove that they're not out doing errands for any of their uncles or aunts.

Edited by MasterJayAM on Mar 4th 2019 at 9:37:44 PM

Fox nodded, "Alright, to the security," though at the mention of vampires, Fox looked down and across the party, seeing Victor levitate a glass of wine.

"Well damn, if he's a creature of the night, is it wrong to be attracted to vampires?"

Reese smiles, "You ever heard of the Castle Lycanrow? Old place, ran by one of the old kings, even has a small village with people living there, massive place. We went digging and found old records and such, talks of old experiments with devices from civilizations long gone, strange creatures made of metal and gears that ticked and shot light. And talk of a liquid that could reverse death. We're not certain what is buried deep beneath there, but we aim to find out, we're in the process of gaining access to the castle itself legally first."

He took a sip from the brandy glass in his hand, "Of course it's all legend. May be nothing but inspiration.

---

Victor frowned at Livius, "Do you even brush?"

He floated another glass of wine over and took a deep drink, "I pity anyone who takes you on as their attorney."

Edited by EchoingSilence on Mar 3rd 2019 at 10:47:48 AM

St. Aldrich Manor, Auction - Past

-Ciela listens earnestly to Reese's account, occasionally sipping from her glass of champagne.-

Ciela: Ooooh, spooky. Spooky in a good way, I mean~! I'm sure my father could help you with all the legalese if you-

-She notices "Therese" nearby and gives her a wave.-

Ciela: Oooh! That's one of my girlfriends, Therese! Hey, Therese! You won't believe what Dr. Reese here has been telling me~

---

-Edouard smirks at Victor.-

Edouard: Oh, they usually get off the hook. And if they do find themselves on the receiving end of a sentence... well, they were going to disappear anyway, weren't they?

-He takes another sip of his wine.-

Edouard: So, what have you been up to over the last few decades? Assuming you've emerged from your mobile mancave at any point, of course.

Pewter City - Yesterday

-Lucius looks almost surprised at Halsei's remark, before giving them a broad smile.-

Lucius: Heh. Thanks, kid. It's a lot easier to figure out where you're going with someone else showing you the way.

-He rubs his eyes for a moment, then distracts himself by reaching for his Pokeballs.-

Lucius: ...Want to get one more evening of training in? Might as well be prepared, after all.

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.

Halsei: <Might as well! Better safe than sorry, after all... tomorrow, though, we're definitely going to that gym and winning.>

The scarf continues to defy physics, blowing in a nonexistent wind.

Edited by MetamorphicHalis on Mar 3rd 2019 at 12:12:54 PM

Rogue: ...I guarantee you'll regret it. They may be hot, but they're just the worst.

-And into the shadows they go!-

St. Aldrich Manor

Therese flamboyantly sashays toward Ciela and greets her in an over-the-top fashion.

Therese: Ciela, dahling, you simply must share. You know I can't resist good gossip—or science bits. Pleased to meet your acquaintance, doctor. Therese Wang, of the Johto Wangs. What field do you specialize in, good sir?

"Adam," hidden away in a watch, recognizes the face from what little he could see. A Pokefutures scientist.

Edited by MasterJayAM on Mar 4th 2019 at 9:38:09 PM

Castelia

-Walking towards Clavis Entertainment-

At least we missed most of the snow.

Doc: <Isn't it supposed to snow later though?>

I suppose that's true.

Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.

St Aldrich Manor

Artyom: "Da, I've heard of him. Strange for a [Hungarian] man from 600 years ago to have a [Japanese] name."

"I suppose I should mingle, no?'

-Nearby, Luka whispers something to the Dona. Benedetta waves to Jack and gives him a wink.-

"Dang that sure is totally poggers my good bitch"

Pewter, Yesterday

"Aw I'm sure you'll do fine. Just spam Water or Grass attacks since I'm certain almost all of Brock's 'mons are Ground as well."

Pewter, Now

Des is walking about, he may be approached.

GIVE ME YOUR FACE

Aldrich Manor

"Save the kitchen for last," Lamb summarized. "Got it."

She began to follow behind Fox before pausing. How would Rogue know? Might need to keep tabs on J-Teamers affiliated with vamps.

Edited by AbsentCoder on Mar 3rd 2019 at 10:11:27 AM

[Insert Unoriginal Stinger Here]

Pewter City, Yesterday

Me: Thanks...

...and with Piku-chan's Iron Tail...

...we can do this!

Pewter City, Today

-I head to the Pewter City Gym...-

Pewter City Gym

Me: So this is the Pewter Gym... Where the Kantonian Trainers get their Gym Challenge rolling like an avalanche!

Edited by AnimeboyIanpower on Aug 25th 2019 at 11:38:46 AM

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

Fox snickers a bit, following Rogue, "Whatever you say."

The security guard sat and stared at the monitors, this had to be the most boring part of the job. Didn't even get any dang mons for this job, just told to stare at the monitors and report any issues spotted in the locked off areas, Kitchen had their own emergency lever so if something went wrong. Staring at 4 screens with boxes, paintings, and even a few odd statues, unsuspecting of anything that may be coming.

Reese smirked and filled Therese in on what he had been saying, "So, we'll be trying to get our hands on that castle soon enough. The secrets it holds must be immense because it's been locked for years!"

---

Victor rolled his eyes, "Bold word coming from you, I was studying ancient sciences, magicks, and so on. My castle is now a immense engine that bends to my will, I also have tanks of aura stocked away for me to survive on."

---

Jack looked over at Benedetta and walked over, "Hello?"

Silas, human again, made his way to the location, pondering, "Mask... mask... I've always been known for the mask but what could it mean?"

~Come on Silas it was just a bad dream.~

Edited by EchoingSilence on Mar 3rd 2019 at 12:22:24 PM

Pewter Gym

Des is in the stands. He gives the thumbs up.

GIVE ME YOUR FACE

Pewter City Gym

-I look to see the Pewter City Gym Leader with his back turned to me-

???: So you're the new challenger...

Me: That's me. My name is Ian, and I come from Nuvema Town in the Unova Region!

???: Hmm... You're from the Unova Region, huh?

Me: Yes.

???: I hear that the Unova Region has lots of different Pokémon living there...

Me: Of all types. Grass, Psychic, Fire, Water...

???: ...even Rock types, which I specialize in...

-The Gym Leader dramatically spins around-

Brock: My name's Brock, and I'm the Pewter City Gym Leader!

Me: It's a pleasure to meet you, Brock!

Brock: Likewise, kid... So, I suppose you're here for your Kantonian Gym Challenge.

Me: Yep. I completed the Gym Challenge in the Unova Region a while back.

Brock: So you're a pretty powerful trainer in the Unova Region...

Me: Well, not to brag, but yes. I am fairly powerful.

Brock: That's good to hear...

-Brock takes a Poké Ball off of his belt-

Brock: I'd like to welcome you to Kanto in the one way I know how...

Me: You don't even have to say it...

-Brock and I yell in unison- LET'S BATTLE!!!

-VS GYM LEADER BROCK-

Brock: Show me whatcha got, kid!

Me: Oshawittle! I choose you!

-I throw a Poké Ball into the air and out pops Oshawittle, my Oshawott-

Oshawittle: <I am here!>

Edited by AnimeboyIanpower on Mar 7th 2021 at 8:39:30 AM

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

Clavis Entertainment

-In preparation of the arrival of other J-Team members, Ren has enlisted Sara and her crew of Psychic-types to escort the J-team arrivals to the large conference room.-

-Ren will be along eventually. He has a business to run after all.-

St. Aldrich Manor, Bar - Past

-Ciela wears a wide grin as she looks from Reese to "Therese".-

Ciela: All very exciting, isn't it, Therese? Like something out of one of those adventure novels starring a handsome, rugged Ruin Maniac. I'd love to explore a place like that for myself one of these days~

---

-Edouard snorts at Victor.-

Edouard: Really? Where's the fun in that? You might as well spend the rest of your existence subsisting on watercress and Berries.

Pewter Gym - Today

-After another day of training with Halsei, Lucius is now sitting in the stands with them, observing Ian's challenge.-

Lucius: Of course the day we get through the gym would be the day someone else is challenging it. Still, gives us a chance to figure out Brock's tactics.

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.

Halsei seems to be more than prepared for today's challenge... on the outside, at the very least.

Halsei: <Yeah... and I was actually a bit fired up about it, too, honestly. Oh well, probably better that I keep a calm mind about it anyway. Who are you going to be bringing for this gym, though? I know you've got me, but who else?>

-Surely there's nothing coming, right?-

-It's all totally fine. Everything is totally boring and uninteresting.-

-Huh, they must have gotten a new air freshener in the room. It's a pleasant, rosy smell. Almost makes you want to take a nap...-

Rogue: (Sleep tight, pal.)

-Rose and Corrin arrive and follow to where they need to be, a shared sense of apprehension between them.-