The Swift Nickit

'Ey, Gramps! Take a seat and grab a drink.

Well my great-grandfather was the fucking Ghost Lord. Who you now sit in the presence of.

-He smiles and waves over for another round of drinks-

We can talk about the J-Team another night. Tonight is about the man-of-the-hour right here..!

It's clearly a case of backroom political albumizing.

Abilene: ...ah, it's you.

-lower, tap- Apologies, this one doesn't know all the faces yet.

Lanatus: -pet, mewl-

Abilene: -succinctly- It has been awhile.

-and moving on, she makes her way up to the tree-

(-the Natu line lengthening as she passes-)

-she draws out a set of three needle-like thorns, preparing to hammer them into the bark-

Abilene: ...

(-as each individual Natu passes Kai, they turn towards them, stare briefly unblinking, and peep-)

(-in a neat little rhythmic succession-)

Abilene: -words like dragging a Diglett out of a hole- ...what's got you so down?

No mind to think. No will to break.

Fuchsia Outskirts

-Kai gives a small smile and wave to each Natu as it passes-

Kai: Oh, you know. Reflecting, on stuff.

...

Kai: ...I guess you probably know how this tree got here, if you're taking this much interest in it?

Amarin House, 25th

-Ever blinks-

Ever: I didn't expect that.

-blinks again-

I could give you a sword if you want, or you can wait a few days for me to come up with something a little more...heartfelt, so to speak.

-blink, blink-

That is to say, thank you. Happy holidays.

-they unwrap the gift-

Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.

Amarin Party

-It's a note.-

-Written in red ink, in what is unmistakeably Kai's handwriting. It reads as follows:-

-It is signed with a signature that is not exactly "Kai Amarin", but nonetheless refers specifically to them. There is another space for a second signature.-

-Kai smiles.-

Kai: Happy holidays to you too. If you want to come up with something, feel free, but don't feel pressured to.

-They pause-

Kai: And, ah, happy birthday, too. I feel like I should wish you that now rather than in three weeks for some reason.

Abilene: -snort- I grew the stake that served as its seed, I ought to.

-triangle-positioning thorns- Someone failed to inform me that this was...

-...-

...wait, were you involved in this fiasco?

No mind to think. No will to break.

Lumiose

-Luca spins around, his new dark blue tailcoat swsihing over his normal suit, while Roman admires his new white and red suit.-

Roman: <Now this is good taste, kid!>

---

Stormchaser

-Shaun and Jessica pose in the mirror, showing off.-

-Shaun's style remains the same, from head to toe. His Ozpin-esque glasses perch on his nose, his loose ponytail spilling over his back. His aquamarine t-shirt has been replaced with a dark purple one, and he's fully committed to the gold-accented gray tactician coat. His fingerless gloves now stretch all the way to his forearm, and his black denim jeans are torn. Shaun's sneakers have been replaced with hiking boots.-

-Jessica meanwhile, flashes an award-winning smile and fluffs up her curly hair, eyes behind the ruby-tinted lenses of her round golden wireframes. She's wearing a black crop-top, a maroon duster that almost reaches the floor, denim short-shorts, and a pair of leather thigh-high boots.-

Shaun: "We look hot."

Jessica: "Hell yeah we do."

-She peers down her glasses.-

Jessica: "You could stand to show some skin though, twinky boy."

---

-Elizabeth rubs the cold back of her neck as she looks in the mirror.-

-Her medium-lenght brown hair is gone. It's been cut and dyed to a light purple bob cut, framing her face.-

-Gone is the shy, meek Elizabeth. Now she wears a purple, studded leather jacket, over a gray My Toxic Attract shirt. Her legs are bare, her usual jeans replaced with a dark purple skirt that reaches about mid-thigh, with some black Modesty Shorts underneath.-

-Lizbeth makes sure her hoop earrings are secure and laces up her purple high-tops. She perches a light purple beret on her head, slightly cock-eyed.-

Elizabeth: "Think I'm ready for Galar?"

---

-Gabrielle sticks a leg out and winks at herself.-

Gabrielle: "The Palutena cosplay was worth it."

-She's simplified her outfit. Her usual glasses, long blonde hair. A pure white backless dressn with slits in the legs. White leggings and high heels.-

-Simple, but staight to the point.-

---

Mako: <What. The fuck.>

-Isbrand's...well. Black leather jacket. Corviknight feathers. Tight black leather pants. Black corset. Sick belt and hat. High-heeled combat boots.-

Respect.◊

The.◊

Drip.◊

---

-Kaiiseii fingeruns his reflection.-

-His usual cowboy hat is in its place. But his hair's been completely dyed dirty blonde - or knowing Kaiiseii, it naturally shifted from light brown to dirty blonde - and it has been grown out to his shoulderblades.

-Tanktop is out, replaced with green hoodie - cut like a crop top, leaving his stomach exposed.-

-He has the FOXY yoga pants on - gray and form-fitting.-

-And he ends with some dark brown cowboy boots-slash-heelies.-

-2020 looks good, lads.-

"Dang that sure is totally poggers my good bitch"

Cafe That May Exist

Despite herself Daydre seems relieved.

"Yeah, I would like that. Cheese is good! " Daydre smiles.

"... Actually I was gonna ask you about that."

Rowan: <It's no use, I've burned a lot of these guys and gotten not so much as a peep.>

<...>

<Now I realize that sounds bad, but they all survived and got medical attention, I assure you, because it was mostly in league sanctioned matches.>

The Swift Nickit

Daydre kicks the door of the establishment open, clad in her normal attire but with the addition of a pair of glasses-accommodating sunglasses.

... As soon as she's inside she seems to regret this and politely closes the door behind her.

off the shits

The Swift Nicket

-The entite Sapphire family enters the bar.-

Jessica: "Starting the bachelor party without us, Umbs?"

-Shaun takes a seat at the bar with Isbrand, each of them ordering a couple dozen fingers of whiskey.-

-Kaiiseii waltzes over to Des and Pent, taking a seat next to them.-

-Jessica sits next to Kai happily.-

-And the fifth figure, a refined, gorgeous woman in black leather armor and a matching cloak, sits beside Umbra.-

???: "Glad I was actually invited to this wedding, Warlord."

"Dang that sure is totally poggers my good bitch"

Fuchsia Outskirts

Kai: Right in the center of it. That stake saved my life. Carmilla... all but killed me, and it probably would have stuck if that stake hadn't facilitated me taking back as much of my Aura as possible. So... um, thank you, for making it so I didn't actually die.

Amarin House, 25th

-Ever blinks again-

Ever: ....Huh. Ominous.

-with some measure of energy that they don't seem to normally have, they give Kai a hug-

Thank you.

Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.

Amarin House

-Kai hugs back, with a gentler hug than they usually give people.-

Kai: Of course. Buds. Let me know if you ever need support, even without the need to call in that Favor, okay?

Swift Nickit

-As Jessica sits down next to them, Kai grins, ordering an extra drink for her.-

Kai: 2020 looks like it's treating you well.

-Meanwhile, there's someone else there, who grins and raises a glass to Umbra as he shows up.-

Kaius: The old man shows up after all. Glad to see you made it, Nox.

Edited by BittersweetNSour on Jan 12th 2020 at 12:52:04 PM

Amarin House, 25th

Ever: -blink-

-for a moment, as they detach, there's something in their eyes that seems a little vulnerable-

-and then it's gone, like most things associated with Ever-

-they smile gently-

Ever: Thank you. That means a lot.

Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.

Mid-November, 2019- PEFE Medbay

Daydre is pacing outside the room where a particular patient is being kept.

Rowan: <You know, you don't have to do this if you don't want to. I said I'd protect you, and I will, but uh..>

"I do want to!"

Rowan raises a brow.

Rowan: <You've been pacing out here an awfully long time for someone who wants to go in there. Why are you doing this, exactly?>

".. I just have to psych myself up. I'll go in eventually. And I want some like, closure. Or something."

Rowan: <I get the closure, but.. Watching you try to hype yourself up to do something that might hurt you isn't exactly fun?> He sighs.

"..."

"Thanks. For worrying about me. I feel like I don't say that often enough.."

Rowan: -Shrugs, foxily- <It's what I'm here for. Well, that and setting things on fire for you."

Daydre snorts.

"Well, both of those things are very helpful!"

She stares at the door for another long while. One last round of consideration, psyching herself up, whatever you want to call it.

...Then breathes in deeply and pushes it open.

off the shits

Space, Past

The Geo Soc crew listen intently. Edward is out of Shutter's body. Peasy watches him like a talonflame.

Shutter: I'm starting to see why you don't like this Ziltoid fella so much. They're a Beheeyem, and you can't even get past the elgyem without getting inside me.

Edward: <You are fortunate that I am honor-bound to follow your orders.>

Shutter: And don't you forget it, bitch. Good thing Silas browbeat you, too, or none of us would even be here. <To Tommy> Dude's a badass, by the way. I can see why you like him so much.

Tommy: Among other reasons.

Motostoke International Airport, two days ago

Grandpa Reynard: Ah, Galar. You know, my father came from a little town down here called Postwick, which incidentally is also where that big wedding's gonna be happening.

Galen: I still can't believe you got invited to the J-Team. Don't they have like this rule that you have to be able-bodied and young and idealistic to—

Grandpa Reynard: Shut your ageist trap, boy. You're just jealous.

Galen: Whatever, pops.

Galen unfurls a map.

Galen: It says here that we're supposed to grab a train to Wedgehurst then go to Postwick either on foot or by cab.

The Swift Nickit

Jules: Beck, remember what Ms. Priscilla said about her credit limit.

Beck: Yeah, yeah. I still wonder why a bajillionaire like herself cares about credit limits. And it's so high.

Jules: It's the reason why she's rich.

Beck: Ha-ha.

Jules: Besides, Beck, it's more of a health thing. Spend her credit limit and you're looking at major liver damage.

Beck: True, true. Still, she did tell us to enjoy ourselves. So maybe a couple of rounds of [Jacobite] Ale will do the trick. Maybe a side of bangers and mash.

The Swift Nickit

-Jessica raises her drink to Kai.-

Jessica: "The same for you, Mx. Amarin. How's my favorite Frontier Brain?"

"Dang that sure is totally poggers my good bitch"

The Swift Nickit

"Ol' Umbra's finally getting hitched. Enjoy your last night as a bachelor. Given your age now and how long Volcarona live I imagine this one will last quite a while."

He smiles at Kaiiseii.

"I see you're ringing in the new year right. That is quite the outfit. Also..."

He points to his cowboy boot heelies.

"WHAT ARE THOSE?!"

GIVE ME YOUR FACE

-Ivan decides to sit back and just listen to the J-Teamers around him. He'll have a chance to talk to them and interview them later, when he's on the league challenge. No need to interrupt the festivities.-

Tanten, interrupting the festivities: "Is this the big shot who's getting married? Congrats! Gotta say, I expected someone taller."

Amarin House

-The brief moment of vulnerability does not go unnoticed by Kai.-

-They don't say anything about it; it's not one of those things to dig too deep into unwarranted.-

-But they notice, and they give a knowing nod.-

Kai: Any time.

something about a swift fox

Kai: I'm handling myself. Looking forward to the new year. Did you hear there's a new Battle Tower in this region? We haven't seen one of them pop up in a long time.

~Magnus! Good to see you again! How are your brothers? Leman still a asshole?~ Ziltoid said in response to Magnus and Julius, before telekinetically accepting the mug of coffee from Colton.

Silas took a deep breath, "Everyone. Meet Ziltoid, Musician, Alien, and provider of alien technology."

~Don't you misrepresent what I did! My commune has rules about "uplifting" technologically, what I did was a trade favor for a technology you feasibly wouldn't be able to mass produce for at least 50 years! TOTALLY LEGAL!! Now, how in the hell are you out here?! Your ship doesn't have the power to produce the acceleration needed.

"Well... it does, thanks to that little "upgrade" you gave as part of the trade," Silas responded with a smirk.

Roxy nodded, "It's been very helpful."

Ziltoid blinked, ~Oh Herman... You reverse engineered it? The commune will have my butt for this!~

"Well we figured out how it works, we haven't been able to mass produce it," Silas reassured.

Ziltoid nodded, ~Well you are a fairly smart planet, I suppose I'll avoid trouble that way. Not my fault you guys know how to use it to manipulate artificial gravity. By the way that's why my drones were attacking, simple misunderstanding everyone. I apologize and will have my drones repair any damage properly this time. Still doesn't explain why you're all out here.~

Silas looked about and smirked, "Anyone wanna field this or ask any other questions?"

The door opens and in walks Silas and Roxy.

Silas was wearing a rather neo noir inspired ensemble, with a dark navy blue trenchcoat with black lines, and on the back, what looked to be a custom logo printed on the back. Under the coat he was wearing what appeared to be a sweater/jacket of sorts, it was a bright cobalt blue with a black collar. His pants were a fur colored set of khakis and he wore black boots. His ponytail was still there, but his beard had grown into a pointed goatee of sorts, he placed his metal hand to his chin as he observed the bar's selection.

Roxy was wearing a rather athletic inspired outfit, a unzipped pink track jacket was over what looked to be a soft gray tank top. Her pants were a pair of black athletic leggings with a pink line pattern going down the sides, she still wore her sneakers though.

The two were rather contrasting in look honestly.

Silas then caught sight of the J-Team, blinked and then asked, "Is this a private party?"

SPACE

Magnus: {OH DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED ON LEMAN!}

Julius: Reverse engineered?

Swift Nickit, Last Night

Umbra: -blinks, then grins- Pent, welcome! And all the rest of you too, glad you could make it... Yeah I'll take a drink.

-Kaius-

Umbra: ...You know what, glad you're here too man. You deserve to be here.

Edited by Umbramatic on Jan 13th 2020 at 12:28:26 PM

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Swift Nickit

"I guess no," Gail offered to Silas. "They just started showing up when I was here. No one's asked me to leave, so until they do..."

Another shot glass slid over to her.

Oblivion Wing

"No questions here," Colton chimed before taking a drink of excessively-creamer-filled coffee.

"Aside from, maybe, now that the situation's cleared up did he effectively drop by to say hi?"

[Insert Unoriginal Stinger Here]

Postwick, Now

-THE WEDDING IS NEAR-

-Everyone in the wedding party is hurriedly getting ready and setting the (rather large) area up) with darkness and sun-themed decorations-

-At this point guests will probably start arriving, if they aren't too sloshed from the bar the night before-

Contact Me!

Oblivion Wing, Lounge

Me: -to Ziltoid- It really is a pleasure to meet you.

Hau'oli Beach, Yesterday

Me: Way to go, Kim! Now all we've gotta do is jump to Galar to attend the wedding!

-thinks to self- I've never been to a goddess' wedding before...

-out loud- Tomorrow night, the Dark and the Light will soon unite... in... -snickers- holy matrimony...

Evelyn: Let's go, team! Come on, Axon!

-Axon appears from out of his Ball-

Axon: <Say no more, Evelyn.>

-Axon's eyes glow a bright blue as he casts a psychic energy circle around the group before being warped to the Galar Region as a blue flash of light fills the beach, shooting into the air-

-BWEEEEE~!-

Me: -before disappearing in the Teleport stream- Hey... those sound like good song lyrics...

Galar, The Swift Nickit, Yesterday

-BWEEEEE~!-

-A psychic circle forms in the Swift Nickit and a blue beam of light shoots into the air and when it dies down, Ian, Axon, Kim and Evelyn re-appear.-

Me: Well... Here we are.

Edited by AnimeboyIanpower on Aug 19th 2020 at 8:41:21 AM

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

The Swift Nickit, January 12th

Kim: "Excellent. Now all we need to do is find someone to talk to... and also find a drink."

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