Pewter Gym, VS Brock

-Oshawittle lands feet-first on the Golem's body, draws the Razor Shell blade from his scalchop, and does a slow but skillful dance, maintaining his balance as the Golem rolls, moving his blade around in an almost hypnotic manner... IT'S SWORDS DANCE!-

OSHAWITTLE USED SWORDS DANCE!

OSHAWITTLE'S ATTACK INCREASED!

Brock: Impressive how your Oshawott could maintain balance on my Golem's body as it is moving...

Me: Thanks, Brock! He and I have been practicing that move...

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

Halsei: <To be honest, I don't usually make too many remarks like that, so... please don't expect too many things like that. I just felt like it this time because I knew you'd like to hear something of that nature.>

They seem a bit embarrassed about saying it after having realized what exactly they said.

Silas whistled, the money was good and would let him keep his supply up, he signed the contract after reading through.

"Okay, I'm good then, do we get official security uniforms?"

Ren: -dryly, to Silas- Other than a staff badge, and the dress code requirements of at least business casual when you come to work in the office? No.

Edited by keys2tkingdom on Mar 3rd 2019 at 7:57:09 AM

Clavis Industries

Elizabeth: "This is...a lot better than being a waitress."

-She signs the contract.-

"Dang that sure is totally poggers my good bitch"

St. Aldrich Manor, Bar - Past

Edouard: That is true, I suppose. It certainly explains why she might want you out of the region for a while.

-He finishes off his glass.-

Edouard: Though if you aren't hunting for a rebound, then that does beg the question of why you came out here in the first place.

Pewter Gym

-Lucius looks slightly abashed at hearing Halsei's remark, and rubs the back of his neck again.-

Lucius: Ah, uh... don't worry, I won't. Honestly, you don't need to say stuff because you think I'd like to hear it, or might find it funny. I like hearing your honest perspective on things. I mean, I... I'm kinda stuck in "sarcastic dickhead" mode, and it's nice to have someone around who doesn't view the world through that lens. It's one bad habit of mine I'd rather you didn't pick up on.

Edited by Herbert40k on Mar 3rd 2019 at 2:08:35 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.

Pewter Gym, VS Brock

-I look to the audience-

Me: ...and if by chance Oshawittle accidentally hypnotized anyone with his Swords Dance, I am very sorry!

-I look back to the fight with Brock-

Brock: That's one thing about being a great trainer... You've gotta care about your Pokémon, your friends, AND your fans...

Me: Thanks, Brock! Now, Oshawittle! Use your Razor Shell!

-Oshawittle prepares his Razor Shell and slashes at Brock's Golem!-

IT'S SUPER EFFECTIVE!!!

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

Halsei looks over at Ian, yelling a bit.

Halsei: <It's alright, you're doing fine! Just keep doing... uh, that!>

They look back at Lucius.

Halsei: <Don't worry... I'll hold off on it from now on. Sorry for making you worry about me again. Hopefully I won't make you worry once we start fighting, either. Or when I inevitably get hit by something, or, uh... I should probably, just... stop.>

They look away, seemingly feeling a bit awkward.

St. Aldrich Manor

Brynhilde: "What, I don't seem like the sort of person who attends art auctions to you?"

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

Perssona Intel Meeting

-Ren checks the contracts again before stowing them and fishing out some security cards. And handing them out-

Ren: These will get you in and out of this building. I'll get Sara to make proper IDs later. For now...

-Ren turns to Susan- Susan, this is your issue we're helping with, how do you want to proceed?

Edited by keys2tkingdom on Mar 3rd 2019 at 8:13:34 AM

St. Aldrich Manor, Bar - Past

-Edouard takes another glass of wine before replying to Brynhilde.-

Edouard: Oh, I never meant to imply anything of the sort. The simple fact is that in my experience, everyone comes to these events looking for something, and it is very rarely just whatever is up for auction.

Pewter Gym

Lucius: It's not worry, per se, it's just... you don't have to try to be like me to be my companion. Be like you, because I like you, and don't be like me, because I don't like me very much.

-He stops, then glances away from Halsei as he realises he might've been a little too honest.-

Lucius: ...Uh, anyway, a gym's a pretty controlled environment, so you're probably not gonna get properly hurt. I'm sure you'll be fine.

Edited by Herbert40k on Mar 3rd 2019 at 2:21:52 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.

Clavis Corpsec Meeting

Susan: ... Against my better judgement, I think we should get in range for this App and try it. If it's something you lot have been given for mystical reasons I guess it would be good to see what it actually *does*.

It's clearly a case of backroom political albumizing.

Halsei is a bit startled to hear him say this, and suddenly moves over a bit and starts impromptu-hugging Lucius.

Halsei: <...Shh. It's clear you need this more than I do. Don't worry about me, because I'm more worried about you.>

St. Aldrich Cathedral

Brynhilde: "Perhaps I am. Archaeology is expensive, after all, even in this day and age where it's usually financed by universities."

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

Meeting Room

-To Susan-

I'd agree.

Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.

Ren: -nods at Susan- Sounds like a plan. I suppose now we have a plan, we should secure lodging at Jubilife while we handle this.

-to Tagg- Can we leave transportation to you?

St. Aldrich Manor, Bar - Past

Edouard: True, but if it's merely wealth you're after, then there are so many easier ways to acquire it. Otherwise you're just making things needlessly complicated for yourself.

-He takes a sip from his glass.-

Pewter Gym

-Lucius tenses as Halsei initiates a surprise hugging, before relaxing slightly and petting them on the ears.-

Lucius: ...Thanks. I dunno about "need", but... I think this'll be good for the both of us. Whatever happens.

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.

Pewter Gym, VS Brock

-Brock's Golem stops rolling and Oshawittle jumps off of it-

Brock: A bold move, Ian... I like that!

GOLEM! USE ROCK POLISH!!!

-Golem spins its body around until its boulder-like shell sparkles-

GOLEM USED ROCK POLISH!

GOLEM'S SPEED INCREASED!

Me: What's that move?

Brock: Rock Polish. It's a move that increases the user's speed.

Me: Oshawittle, get ready for anything!

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

Halsei: <I was talking about the hug. Everyone needs them once in a while, and it seemed like you've been overdue for a while.>

They go back over to where they were shortly after.

Halsei: <And, yeah, of course it will be. Life experience for me and you both. Can never have enough of that.>

St. Aldrich Manor

Brynhilde: "Ah, but so few of them are legal, and when asking certain historically-inclined rich people for funding is so convenient..."

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

St. Aldrich Manor Auction

"Adam": One challenge especially for Miss Kw-Wang here, since it's one she had prior history to.

Therese: I take it that "Adam" filled you in about the excessively probing Mr. Halliburton. I'll tell you more about my troubles with him later, but in the interests of mission safety and his own, we are not to tell him anything until the mission wraps up. The worst he can do is call the cops, but I'd rather it be done when we can book them.

"Adam", to both of them: I recognized Dr. Reese from the databases. I presume that they're after something from that castle. Short web search confirms the legends surrounding the castle's alleged "archeological" treasures. You'd think they'd be a bit more wary; people leave traps in tombs all the time, and you'd think they'd be dissuaded by rumors that Lord Helstrand's castle is haunted by the ghostly machinations left there by its builder. True, it's from an earlier point in the medieval period, but the point stands.

Therese: You sure you didn't just get that from a Wiki, Adam?

Edited by MasterJayAM on Mar 3rd 2019 at 11:36:49 PM

St. Aldrich Manor - Past

-Ciela tilts her head at Therese.-

Ciela: ...No, he did not. Still, I will take your advice and keep my lips firmly sealed around this Mr. Halliburton.

-She puts her finger to her ear again to address Adam.-

Ciela: I assumed as much. It wasn't hard to peg him as a Pokefutures associate. Still, he could be a useful source of information if we can get him alone again, and we should note Castle Lycanrow as a location of interest. If we can establish observation at the site, we could cut off any potential Pokefutures excavation efforts before they begin in earnest.

---

-Edouard chuckles at Brynhilde.-

Edouard: Again, my dear, "legal" is simply whatever you make it. Literally, in my case.

Pewter Gym

-Lucius gives a small smile as Halsei pulls away.-

Lucius: Ah... still, thanks. You're probably right, honestly.

-He chuckles slightly.-

Lucius: Y'know, I used to freak out at the slightest touch. A hug would be out of the question unless it was coming from one of the people I was closest to. The more things change, the more they stay the same, huh?

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.

St. Aldrich

Brynhilde: "A sad point of fact, but one that rings true. Moral, then."

She finishes her glass, setting it down and grabbing another one.

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

Halsei: <Heheh, yeah... I guess they do. I'm glad that's how you think of me, though. It means a lot. Thanks.>

They seem happy in general... though they've almost forgotten the fact that they're going to be fighting soon.

St. Aldrich Manor - Past

Edouard: Again, my dear, morals are simply what we make them. "Standards" might be a better term. "Morals" implies some universal set of values that is impossible to apply to every individual on the planet, but we all have standards. Yours are quite different from mine, I'll admit, yet at the end of the day they're both arbitrary distinctions we draw for ourselves. We're defined by the lines we cross.

-He finishes his glass and smiles.-

Edouard: Well, I won't keep you any longer. Enjoy the auction.

-He wanders off.-

Pewter Gym

Lucius: Hey, you wanted me to be honest.

-He smiles brightly, pats Halsei on the ears again, then settles back into watching the battle unfold before him.-

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.