Halis: "Oh, you know them personally? Interesting... I wonder what they're like, then, if they're just a stone's throw away from our very own J-Team. I know Flamel and I both have valuable skills that could be of interest to them, that's for sure... maybe you could introduce us to them sometime?"

They let off a bit of a glimmer as they say that, their intention fairly obvious from the somewhat-hidden grin on their face.

Viridian

-Archer and Buford follow Alexa and her mons-

-They eventually get to the cafe-

-However, once they do Alexa will notice several large airships parked nearby-

Man: There's our real destination!

Macrauloween

Medea: Hrm. This seems familiar.

Halis' Room

Flamel: <Hmmmm... Maybe join them doing something like... What helped me.>

Stormchaser, Tagg

Squirps: You know those people from the worlds of the Fire Emblem? I have heard some of them have joined the J-Team as Trainers. If so...

-he produces a Beast Ball and hands it to Tagg-

Could you give this to one of them? As a gesture of support to their worlds from the Ultra Megalopolis.

Edited by Umbramatic on Nov 9th 2019 at 7:57:28 AM

Alexa and her companions gasped in surprised. This guy is certainly more than he looked.

"Um... if you'd forgive me for asking. Who are you?

Shadow Rout

Kim: “The Stormchaser?” (she writes it down) “Thanks for that, Vogel. Might as well go there, then, considering there are more people there.” (She turns to Paul.) “Paul, let’s get out of here.”

(Paul nods- then turns to Cogsworth as Kim leaves.)

Paul: <Oh, don’t mind her. She probably seems a bit odd to you, you know, going around and asking for people’s names; counting syllables and what not. Believe me, though, when she finds someone who can teach her this whole Monese thing...>

Kim: (from outside) “Paul? Are you coming?”

Paul: <Oh! Oh yes, sorry about that. Cogsworth, I have to go. Thank you so much for your time. I’m going to the Stormchaser now.>

(With that said, he flies up to Kim, waving at Cogsworth as he does so.)

Paul: <Goodbye!>

(And with that, they exit.)

Stormchaser, past

Right... With all the stuff that's been going on, I forgot that Surtr's still out there to deal with.

-To Squirps after taking the Beast Ball-

Will do.

Correct Lumiose Warehouse

That would explain the texts, Colton figured. We have to find some way to disable the hexes.

"A sizable amount of us should have something," Sylveon observed, stepping away from Halis. "But if not, we can CC them into nothing."

Edited by AbsentCoder on Nov 9th 2019 at 6:24:52 AM

Shadow Route

-Alexa shrugs and she and Cogsworth follow Kim again-

Viridian

Man: I'm Archer Lakirid! These ships are J-Team property.

Buford: -looking over Alexa's mons- <Which of you wants a power noogie first?>

Stormchaser, Tagg

-Squirps leaves-

-Just as Julius enters-

Julius: Hey Tagg! Who was that?

The Stormchaser

(Cut to Kim and Paul, both of whom have entered the Stormchaser, not noticing Alex and Cogsworth following them from behind. Kim promptly checks her notebook, then writes the following.)

THE STORMCHASER. VOGEL SAID THAT THERE WOULD BE OTHER PEOPLE HERE WHO COULD TEACH MONESE. THAT’S ALL I’M LOOKING FOR RIGHT NOW, SO IF I CAN ACTUALLY FIND ONE OF THESE PEOPLE IT WILL BE A MIRACLE.

(She pauses, continuing to walk, then writes down:)

SPEAKING OF VOGEL, I SENSE SHE’S FOLLOWING ME AGAIN. COME TO THINK OF IT, I HAVEN’T ASKED HER ABOUT ANY SORT OF POSSIBLE MONESE SCHOOL YET... MAYBE THERE’S ONE IN VIRIDIAN- OR EVEN BETTER, ONE ON THIS SHIP.

Kim: (to herself) “No, no... don’t worry about Vogel now... just keep looking...”

(She promptly turns a corner.)

Kim: “Hello? Is there anyone here who knows and can teach fluent Monese who is not named Alexa Vogel?” (beat) “Anyone...?”

Edited by OPALGARNET16 on Nov 9th 2019 at 9:58:51 AM

Stormchaser, Halis and Flamel

Des: "Hmm. I could, but they are rather secretive. I think I'd violating some rule of theirs if I just straight up introduced you. There would have to be at least one layer of indirect contact. Can't be too trusting of outsiders. Still, we wouldn't mind your help."

...wait, did you just say 'we'?

"...crap."

Stormchaser, past

-To Julius-

Squirps, a friend, said to give one of you Fire Emblem guys this as a symbol of solidarity between you and the Ultra Megalopolis.

-Hands Julius the Beast Ball-

Halis: "Ohhh, you better believe I just heard that."

They give Des a look of understanding, not wanting to frighten them too much after having spilled such an important detail.

Halis: "Well, thanks for being honest about it, anyway. That's the best policy as far as I'm concerned, but I can understand why your spooky thief group would want secrecy. We promise to keep any such things between us, and you're welcome to come into my room to talk about it at a later point if need be."

Halis' Room

Flamel: <Aha! You ARE one of them! Do you know how we could contribute to your next assignment? And yes, what Halis said>

Stormchaser

Alex: People might be in their rooms. Make yourself at home!

Stormchaser, Tagg

-Julius, sparkly-eyed, takes the Beast Ball much like this◊-

Julius: What... what is it?

Edited by Umbramatic on Nov 9th 2019 at 10:54:23 AM

Stormchaser, past

-To Julius-

It's a Beast Ball, they're a type of Poké Ball made specifically for capturing Ultra Beasts, but they're kinda terrible for capturing regular Pokémon.

Viridian City

Alexa put a hand on her chest and said shyly. "Ah, my name is Alexa Robin. Ni... nice to meet you. May I ask... what are you doing around with an airship?"

Tsuki (Buneary) did not share Alexa's apprehension. It quickly climbed on Bewear.

Stormchaser

Kim: (smiles) “Thank you, Vogel. Will do.”

(beat; she turns to Alex)

Kim: “Is there an empty room here, by the way?”

Stormchaser, Kim

Alex: Place is built with inter-dimensional tech we stole from our enemies. Whenever someone needs a room it appears. It's like something outta a Galarian sci-fi show.

Viridian

Archer: Alexa... Robin... Reminds me of some people I know. Oh, and these airships aren't mine, they're the J-Team's.

Buford: <HEY! That's not how this works!> -tries to grab Tsuki-

Stormchaser, Tagg

Julius: Ultra Beast?

-Opens the ball-

-And a Poipole pops out-

Poipole: {GREETINGS}

Ersatz Alliance, Past

Fuka sets down her prospective purchases and examines the items in front of her. Following Sparkers's example, she picks an armband and is about to put it on, but stops at the last moment

Fuka: Hang on, should I do this here? What if this does transform me and I turn into something big enough to wreck the place?

"At the very least, knowing more about what Jack was like would be helpful," Fox admitted.

Brigit whistled, <That's a lot of cops... are we in danger of bad publicity?>

Obelisk floated over, "Negative. I've been scanning transmissions, and there are no major police reports or media presences. Perhaps Delta finds us less troublesome with a good reputation?"

<Or that low down snake dun wan' pryin' eyes on 'is business,> Mercer commented adjusting his poncho, <Less media, less investigations.>

To Nightingale, "Get to the 26th floor and be ready to assist, we're gonna have heavy enemy presence and corrupt police. Every heavy hitter we have is going to be needed."

To Coil, "If you're thinking Teleporters, I wouldn't recommend it. Delta's a practical foe, this is home base, having a trap against teleporters would be a logical step as he kept one of his minions hidden on one of the first Aurabolt raids via a aura jammer."

Jackal and Hayon stopped and looked about the room, taking in everything they could, Jackal tapped his foot when the answer started to come in, he looked out the window.

He tapped his comms and contacted stranger, "Take the Normandy and move it out to the seaside, keep it under the waves for now near Overpass 56, the bridge is not completed yet so that's our advantage. See you there."

Hayon grinned a bit behind his facemask, ~You know, there's something pretty cool but crazy about this.~

"That just fits our M.O. by now."

"Well Bird Brain. I got a plan."

One of Fox's ears flicked on her mask and she looked over, there was a engine revving and down the stairs rode Jackal on a motorcycle, he pulled up to the team, Hayon sitting on the back end of the bike.

"Current plan, we got another bikes upstairs and a pickup, Coil, Myself, and whoever takes the Motorcycle will act as a Escort, everyone else will be in the Pickup, Nightingale herself will be in the bed acting as deterrent. We're likely to get chased by Guild Goons on the road once we're past city limits."

Fox grinned, "Well hot damn, not bad... but how do we get out of here?"

"There's a highway overpass not too far from the window on the 27th floor, floor it and you'll make it out fine."

Fox nodded, "I'd join you on the motorcycle but it seems you need Hayon on there more."

"He's my fire support."

Hayon grinned and glowed with a bright aura, ~Sensei Hayon at your service.~

Jackal drove back up the stairs, "Come on, let's move!"

Halis: "Ahh... it'll probably be fine. That's highly unlikely to happen, and even if it did, this place works in fun ways. What I'm saying is, go right ahead, let your other self be shown. I am quite curious about it, myself, after all."

They put their book aside and watch patiently.

Stormchaser, past

-Looking at the Poipole-

Huh, well then. They had plenty of those back at the Megalopolis, they're a Poipole, pure Poison type.

Ersatz Alliance, past

Fuka, heeding Halis's advice, once again begins to put the armband on. She also once again stops just before doing so.

Fuka: Almost forgot why I'm doing this.

Without warning, Fuka brings her hand to her mouth and bites down on one of her fingers hard enough to draw blood. Then she puts on the armband.

Viridian City

"You know the J-team? I have heard of those guys! That's... that's so cool!" Alexa exclaimed with sparkles in her eyes.

"Weeeee!" Tsuki (Buneary) allowed itself to be caught by Bewear.

Edited by RAlexa21th on Nov 9th 2019 at 10:12:15 AM

Kalos Warehouse

Jessica: "Or you could, like, just not?"

Shaun: "I 'unno fighting Pent would be a good challenge"

Isbrand: "Again, and I cannot stress this enough, you are outnumbered. Just give up now and save us all some time."

KI

Phantom: "I'll drive the truck. Worked well enough last time, yeah?"

Hia Valley

Misaki: "I don't see anything around here."

Marie: "You're at the right spot. Maybe we got lucky."

Misaki: "Maybe."

Fenrir: <Something is on the air...>

-Black shapes shift in the sky, circling...-

KI 26

"Yeah, I can't drive," Lamb allowed, ascending the stairs, towards the pickup. "Shame I don't have my 'ball to hide in," she shrugged, crushing a flare in her hand, draping her bow across her chest, string across her back.

KI-26

Avenger: If we need someone on bike duty, I'm your guy. Didn't think we'd get a motorcycle chase right in my debut.