Meet The New Boss
Stormchaser, Elsewhere
Neon: ...Right. I'll get back to nresarching this dude. And other dudes.
Kofun: -to Beck- <...Good luck.>
Contact Me!
The Wanderer
Chiyo's Flat
The main thing about being an escaped genetic experiment is that you need to be capable of bugging out at the drop of a hat since you never know when you'll need to run or die.
-The trainer and her companion enter their flat, having taking the long way around to prevent School agents from getting a whiff of the place. The inside looks well-kept if stocked with bargain furniture, with some astronomy posters hung on walls, and some astronomy books on a bookshelf-
Dactyl: <Hopefully we can come back soon...>
Chiyo: -Reaching for her bug-out bag, containing food, extra clothing, and other supplies- Yeah...
-Stops for a second before taking one of the posters and a telescope-
I think we can afford this sentimentality if I end up getting served an eviction notice. We can't risk the School coming here and hurting people to get to us.
I always did find astronomy interesting, it was when I was at Hokulani in Alola that I met Dactyl the first time, and it's also just nice to look at the stars and observe the Milky Way and the constellations.
-Picking up a necklace consisting of a star with a rainbow trailing behind it-
Can't forget this either.
I remember when Curium got sick, years ago, when we thought just dodging the School was the worst of our troubles. She didn't have anyone else, so it was me who held her hand in the hospital as she breathed her last, a victim of the School's curse and a mocking echo of her namesake, but a couple of the others and I are still here. Curium, she hadn't fully figured out what she wanted her name to be like I did, got me this necklace as a birthday present because I liked space, and to allude to iridium referring to rainbows. She didn't want the School getting her genetic information if she could help it, so she opted to be cremated and the ashes scattered, and this is all I have left of her. When I die, if I have any control over what happens to my corpse afterwards, I'll probably do the same as long as the School's still around.
But until then, I have to keep living, for both of us.
Dactyl: -Hovering by the door as they keep watch- <Are you ready to go, Chiyo?>
Chiyo: -Putting on the necklace- Yeah, let's go bud.
-And the two depart-
Edited by rmctagg09 on Aug 19th 2021 at 4:01:02 AM
Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.
Flying Colors
Chem's Tea
Mason: ...Maybe I could be Champion. Maybe. I dunno. Wish I could've gotten this far in Kanto or something instead of... this League. Or Sinnoh, maybe, if they ever stop getting hit by some calamity or another every time anyone tries to do something big.
-He stirs his tea a bit.-
Mason: ...Maybe wait to see if he pulls some crap before you punch Hiro. By all means, punch him if you need to, but... I dunno. I like it when people forget about me, and a broken nose is something to remember.
-He stares at his cup a bit-
Mason: ...It is nice that you remembered me, I guess.
No voice to cry suffering
[Venice]'s Heart - July 7th
Not Megan: -blink- ...you know, that's a very good question.
-pacing a bit- Well, what I'm doing now is building up power.
Meg's Jacket: <<There're creatures out there that use that much power jus' t' live.>>
Not Megan: ...y'know, slowly. Sustainably. ^_^
Meg's Jacket: <<'m pretty sure if we wired the whole Stormchaser up t' this thin', we could take over the town. It smells like the same scale.>>
Not Megan: But specifically…
-she ponders the relic controls-
...I kind of forgot…? ^_^;;
Meg's Jacket: <<oof.>>
-the person who's not Megan does that...thing, with the backtracking—looks at her companion, glances down, looks at the machine—-
Not Megan: wait yeah
...consultant! ^_^
-rummaging in her pockets- Poke around for assistance or whatever and consult consultant. And here...we...
-she retrieves an Ultra Ball and squints at the label, tosses it to the floor between herself and the person who's not Daydre, releasing-
Dr. Ironspine: -Saltshaker (the Steel-medium Held Item gun) in paw, looking up- <So, there's science to be done.>
No mind to think. No will to break.
It was a brilliant day out, there was celebration in the air, vendors at stands, people at hangars. A good day for an air show, of showing off fancy flying types, flight based moves, and even fancy aeroplanes humans had made to reach the air.
Numerous companies had shown up for the show, there was one who was there, ready to show off as well.
“Glad you could make it,” Ezekiel Thriers said to Silas, “Ready for the day?”
Silas shrugged, “I mean, I get the idea here. We show off some next gen technology in new planes, grab some new investors and such. We’re not hard up for cash though.”
“You’re not,” Zeke said, “Asimov is. Our space station just sent us back a bit, do you know how much it cost just to get the rotating ring section ready?”
Silas felt a little mareepish, “Oh.”
“Yeah, so… big air show. Get some people invested.”
“How’s the Mars base?” Silas asked, a little worried.
“Still stable, that was our first major investment. Still gonna take another century now to fully build the arcology domes and fill em with life. This is a long term project Silas, I probably won’t live to see it,” Zeke said a little miffed.
Silas opted to say nothing, Bishop popped out of Silas’s bag, “Hello Admiral.”
“Hello Bishop,” Zeke said, “Keeping Silas out of trouble.”
“More or less,” Bishop responded.
Silas glared, “So… you called me out here?”
Zeke nodded and walked Silas over to the Asimov hangar, “We’ve got a brand new jet we want to show off, and quite frankly with all the stuff you’ve been through. Your ship tends to make good pilots. So… look over the new toy and decide if you want to fly it.”
Silas nodded and followed him to the hangar.
Inside the hangar, Silas was treated to quite the sight. It was a sleek black and blue jet plane, it looked like a fighter jet from some science fiction story. It was the new model alright, “The X-52 test model, battery powered with our patented oxygen plasma thrusters,” Zeke espoused, “Fast and maneuverable with next gen materials.”
Silas ran a hand over it, “Impressive.”
“Precisely why you aren’t flying it!” a voice rang out.
Silas looked over and saw Roxy, grinning, she stepped forward as Zeke quirked a brow, “Hm?”
“Bishop, if you would please,” Roxy said.
Bishop popped out, “While the Captain’s piloting scores on all training simulators make him a viable asset both in and out of the gravity well, the Commander’s scores on small craft such as the Horizon space pod we had developed, and aerospace vehicles makes her a more viable choice.”
“Bishop, I thought you were meant to back me up,” Silas said.
Bishop shrugged, “I am merely stating the facts Captain, you are a fantastic space pilot, but your wife has you beat in the air.”
Zeke smirked, “Well with that in mind I’d have to be crazy to ignore that. Roxy, get yourself suited and ready, the 52 is yours.”
Roxy’s grin became a little smug, Silas staring at her. She smiled and kissed him, he continued to frown but found it harder and harder to do so… eventually he broke and exhaled, “Fine... “ he commented, a small smile forming on his face.
Roxy grinned and headed off to suit up.
About half an hour later the Jet was rolling out, a field of Flying Pokemon were performing aerial moves for the show. Currently they were recreating what looked to be a visage of Arceus, Silas had to admit the sight was impressive.
The X-52’s pilot gave an all clear, the engines roared, and the jet took to the skies, followed by a Noivern and a Decidueye. Silas grinned, Roxy let out a laugh, this would be fun.
“Remember Yuri. Keep control,” the voice said over the radio.
“I always keep control. These regulars just need some reminding…” the pilot responded, he turned it off and rolled his shoulders. His purple eyes started to glow as a telekinetic field enveloped him. The skies were his… he’d remind everyone else of that.
Hammerlocke Gym Battle
Raihan grins as he sends out his Duraludon. It and Sandaconda tower over Kit, who stands alone right now. Hoops grabs Sud's pokéball to back him up.
??? <Wait!>
Hoops jerks around to where the voice came from, leading them to look at the lip of the stadium's roof. Standing there, looking down over the battle is a familiar green and yellow pokemon.
Hoops: Kec?
The colour change pokemon jumps forwards and falls down to the stadium floor. At the last second he twists in the air and goes into a roll, landing harmlessly and stopping in front of Hoops.
Hoops: You came back.
Kec: <You didn't think I'd let you fight this battle without me, did you?>
Kit runs over to his friend and nuzzles him affectionately.
Kit: <Does this mean you forgave Hoops?>
Kec: ... not quite. But this battle is for all of us, and if they'll have me I'd like to do my part.
Hoops: Of course. Kec, Kit, let's win this gym battle!
Raihan and his pokemon grin with satisfaction and anticipation of the battle to come.
Raihan: Then bring it on, kid.
Referee: Wow. So things that you thought were gone can come back when there's still love there.
Hoops clears their throat and looks reproachfully at the referee, who shuts his mouth.
Raihan: Right. Sandaconda, use Fire Fang!
The serpentine pokémon's jaws burst into flames as he slithers forwards to deal a blow to the two small pokemon.
Hoops: Kec, use Sucker Punch! Kit, use Quick Attack!
Kec's body turns black as dark energy gathers in his palm. As Sandaconda approaches he dives forwards and hits it in the bottom of the mouth, making it rear backwards. Kit jumps over him and hits Sandaconda in its vulnerable underbelly, throwing it backwards.
Referee: Sandaconda is unable to battle. Therefore -
He is cut off by a howl that comes from Kit unlike any that he has made before. As everyone watches his body is enveloped by a white glow, hiding his form. When it fades, he stands taller, with a longer tail, more elaborate fur, and a dark mask formed from the fur around his eyes.
Kec: <Holy Arceus...>
Hoops: He evolved.
Kit realises everyone is staring at him.
Kit: <What? What happened.>
Hoops digs in their bag and brings out their phone, switching it to camera mode and holding it up so that Kit can see himself.
Hoops: Check it out, bud. You're a Thievul.
Kit: <I... I really evolved. I actually evolved! This is amazing! I feel so strong now, this is incredible!>
Hoops: It sure is. Hey, do you want to keep your name or...
Kit: No. Call me Vul from now on.
He turns around and raises his bushy tail in the air. Hoops recognises the gesture and slaps the tail in a sort of high five.
Referee: Wow. Even when things seem most dire, something new can evolve out of what's left. So if I go back and tell her sincerely that I want to try again, maybe it will work out. Maybe I still have a chance.
Hoops: You know, I told you to be quiet before, but I'm kind of invested now. You go for it, mate.
Raihan: Don't be too happy. Cuz now I'm going all out! Although I wish you luck, Jake. Take the rest of the day, we'll get another referee to finish.
He holds out Duraludon's pokéball and returns it. As the ball grows giant sized in his hands, he snaps a selfie and throws the ball behind him. Duraludon emerges and grows into its much larger Gigantimaxed form. The referee leaves, and another one takes his place for the rest of the battle.
Raihan: The real battle begins now.
Wild Area, Giant's Cap
Vana: I... my handler told me that this has to be a type of warning. So that other people who could threaten the school know what to expect.
She stands up and walks a few paces back and forth, trying to think of another option. Hummy and Spinny float behind her in case she needs help.
Vana: Whatever you need to do, make an example of them.
Dunsparce Cloud
Chem's Tea and T
Percy: I'm an necromancer. Remembering people is kind of my job.
-she sighs-
Uh...there's always Alola. I spent a few years in Hau'oli before that business with the Tapu. League there's pretty new, interesting rotating system they've got. It's not exactly anonymous, but it's less...spotlight-y, if that's what you're looking for.
Stormchaser Medbay
-Apple-A-Day pats Kahlia-
Apple-A-Day: Don't worry, you'll feel better in no time.
Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.
Not A Lawyer
Stormchaser Medbay
Kahlia: ...Somehow I doubt it.
-She shrugs off Apple-A-Day's pat and shuts her eyes - possibly to try and get some sleep, or possibly to conceal the fact that they're watering. But that's probably just allergens. Who knows what kind of particles are floating around a sentient ship, after all.-
-Either way, Alice gives Kai another smile.-
Alice: I look forward to it. I imagine that one or both of us will be back to play nurse again before that date, but I do have work to attend to - which now includes locating your assailants and seeing what kind of wrath I can inflict upon them. In the meantime, though, I wish you a speedy recovery. Shall we, Brie?
-She takes Brie's hand with uncharacteristic shyness, and, assuming there is nothing more to say, heads out of the room.-
Wild Area, Giant's Cap
Ferrum: Good. Always my favourite kind of job.
-He grins, hefting his hammer over his shoulder.-
Ferrum: Welp, reckon that's the planning stage sorted. Sounds like me and Grieve are gonna have a field day with this one. All that's left to do is put the honey in this particular trap. Which is where you come in, V.
Edited by Herbert40k on Aug 19th 2021 at 8:11:21 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.
The Wanderer
AU!Entralink
-The AU's Entralink, is well, not all that different than the OU one-
Okay, let's get to Celadon.
AU!Celadon
-Stepping out-
Urgh...
Helios: -Is feeling similarly unsettled-
Wyndon
Chiyo: -Sitting on a bench- Okay, where should we hide out while we wait for the heat to go down.
Dactyl: <We could go to, you know. They said we're always free to crash at their place. I know we can't go to the Oasis facility because there's too high a chance of the School tracking us there.>
Chiyo: I don't know, maybe, they're over in Unova right now so it'll get their scent off us at least until-Stops-
Dactyl: <You sense someone?>
Chiyo: Dactyl, get behind m-Summons a barrier just in time as what appears to be an Aura-cloaked arrow pokes out of it right where it would've connected to her forehead-Shit!
-And starts turtling with a tougher barrier as more arrows start raining down-
Dactyl: -Panicking- <There's an enemy Templar, where are they?>
Louise the Sniper: -Decloaking briefly from her spot on a roof, her body suit betraying no physical features- Did you think it would be that easy to escape us, Iridium?
Chiyo: It's Chiyo, and I'm not so foolish as to believe that for a second. Why don't we just pretend we didn't see one another, I don't think you'd want to end up like the last guys you sent after me.
Louise: You may have beaten them, but I'm a whole different breed of Templ-Jumps down to avoid the 88 lbs of Minior hurtling at their head, before cloaking once again-
You don't hesitate for a second, do you? I've hunted many an escapee, but managing to bag you would definitely be a story to tell.
Chiyo: Hesitation for me means death, when I fight, I commit.
If I just wait here, she'll just wait until I get too tired to keep up the barriers and then kill us.
-Senses movement and throws one of her discs in its direction-
Louise: -Shoots it, only for the disc to erupt in a bright rainbow flash, blinding her- Argh!
-And immediately gets smashed into the wall by a spiked barrier that a barrier of her own barely prevents from skewering her-
Louise: -Getting up, finding that the two appear to have absconded- Okay, this'll be interesting.
-Getting out a sniper rifle and some canine mons who start chasing after them-
Alright, time to hunt.
Edited by rmctagg09 on Aug 28th 2021 at 4:45:56 AM
Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.
like christ, but with more nails
AU!Celadon
Channah: -looks around with interest, watching Tagg's face now and then- ...So is this universe where you first learned Monese?
Jack: -anxious dancing-
Edited by Metanoia on Aug 19th 2021 at 6:57:40 AM
There is no disdain in nature, there is no humiliation.
The Wanderer
AU!Celadon
-To Channah, seemingly happy to have a subject change-
No, that was the universe with Treasure Town I told you about, the near-universal level of Monese speakers amongst its population is the result of the Mon Bombs as their effects being changed back.
It's just... hard being here in some way, Celadon's been uncomfy for me for years ever since the battle, and it's even stronger in the universe in question, but I felt like I had to do this.
Wyndon
It doesn't make the heart good to go up against my fellow slaves, but I'm not letting the School have me.
Dactyl: -Bowls over a Stoutland as Chiyo crushes three Boltund against the alleyway with her barriers- <We should probably try teleporting away!>
Chiyo: With how Louise seems to have a tracking ability I don't want to risk leading her straight to them. We have to take her out.
Louise: -Seemingly in Chiyo's ear- Take me out, oh you shouldn't have.
Chiyo: -Immediately summons a barrier, but the sheer force of the bullet sends her hurtling through a window-
Dactyl: -Floating over- <Chiyo!>
Chiyo: -A bit scratched up, though her barriers have prevented more than superficial damage- I'll be fine.
Dactyl: <We need to take the fight to her, at long range she has the advantage!>
Chiyo: -Forms two barriers, one above and one below-
Dactyl: Is bounced between them, building momentum before they're launched in the rough direction of Louise-
Louise: -Seeing the hurtling Minior- Eh, predictable.
-And dodges-
Dactyl: -Ricochets and catches Louise in the back-
Louise: -Summons a barrier just in time to avoid getting her spine snapped, but both her and the Minior are sent hurtling back into the house Chiyo got knocked into, the impact managing to break her rifle and bow- Urgh...
Chiyo: -Walking over to the currently crumpled in a heap Templar- You done underestimating me yet?
Louise: -Eyes flash in a combination of humiliation and rage before immediately lashing out with a machete construct- IRIDIUM!
Chiyo: -Blocks with a shield construct before managing to strike the taller woman with an Aura-infused punch to the face followed by a knee to the face-
Louise: -Is sent reeling as she's knocked back out into the alleyway by a flung barrier-
Chiyo: -Runs up, bounces on a barrier for air time, and forms another under her feet in midair as she falls towards Louise-
Louise: -Manages to once again barely dodge at the last second as she pulls out a handgun, a feeling other than smug satisfaction being apparent- No!
Chiyo: -Kicks the handgun out of her hand before she can fire and smashes a shield construct right in her face-
Louise: -Falls to the ground motionless but still breating, the force destroying the remnants of her bodysuit's facemask and showing that the "woman" in question has an appearance more akin to a teenager's-
Chiyo: -Looking down as two facets of herself seem to be in conflict- ...
Dactyl: -Floating over, their violet core obvious as a result of the previous impact- <They're... just a kid.>
Chiyo: -Crouching down, a disc between her fingers aimed at Louise's throat as she contemplates- They've sent younger after us in the past.
Finishing her off like this would be wrong, especially when they're young, leaving her alive means she'll probably be sent after other escapees, and she's already hunted a bunch without much in the way of regret as far as I can tell...
Templars may be treated better than us, but they're still slaves in the end. Shame most of them can't see that.
Dactyl: -Seeing shadows- <I think I can see their mercs coming Chiyo, whatever we do with her, we need to leave now.>
Chiyo: Then I'll leave it to the hands of fate.
-To Louise's unconscious body as it starts to rain and she dissipates the disc-
You probably can't actually hear me right now, but let's hope you'll subconsciously get my drift. There's a much better life out there what the School has to offer you, a life of violence and murder until either probably you make a lethal mistake or the School decides you've outlived your usefulness, and I hope that one day you'll come to understand that. If we meet again, Louise, I hope it's not on opposite sides of the battlefield.
-Reaches into her bag and throws a sum of money into the house that got wrecked by the battle, and bounces on a barrier up to a roof, before she and Dactyl jump through one of her barrier portals-
Edited by rmctagg09 on Dec 20th 2021 at 11:28:59 AM
Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.
like christ, but with more nails
AU!Celadon
Channah: Hm. I dunno. But if I were you I probably would too, I guess.
Korexis: -trading a look with Channah- <It might've been better if more J-Teamers came along. For company, if nothing else.>
Channah: -dismissive- Nah. Who needs them.
There is no disdain in nature, there is no humiliation.
Flying Colors
Chem's Tea
Mason: ...Maybe. I dunno. With Alola, there's like, this expectation that becoming the champion means you'll keep the title for some amount of time, even if you let those fifteen minutes of fame pass the moment someone else challenges you. At least with Sinnoh, there's no question that Cynthia's sticking around where she is.
Scarlette: Hey, speaking as someone who had her fifteen minutes, it really doesn't affect you that much in the long run.
Mason: ...you had fangirls basically the moment you were registered in the Galar League.
Motostoke Stadium — A Long Time Ago
-As the League initiation ceremony comes to a close, Scarlette and Mason walk out of the halls into the lobby-
Scarlette: See? I told you it would be pretty sweet.
Mason: I haven't had that many eyes looking at me since class recitals. I need a drink.
Scarlette: You did great, champ.
???: Um... hello?
-Scarlette and Mason blink, and turn their attention to the source of the unfamiliar voice. Two girls are looking at Scarlette in awe.-
Fangirl 1: Uh, um— you're Scarlette Anemos, r-right? The Alola champion?
Scarlette: Oh—! Er, yeah, I was. Not anymore, of course, but— yeah, that's me.
-Fangirl 1 gasps, and whispers to her friend, who blushes.-
Fangirl 2: But— no— I—
Fangirl 1: Go on! It's her! You've got this!
Fangirl 2: aaaaaaa
-Fangirl 2 steps forward, holding a box of chocolates out in front of her.-
Fangirl 2: ...Hi hello I saw your championship match and I just think you're really cool and aaaaaaa please take this I am going to hide forever now
Mason: Wh— seriously???
Scarlette: Oh! Uh, thank you?
Chem's Tea — Now
Scarlette: Hehe, heck yeah I did. But maybe you're right. So, Sinnoh, then?
Mason: ...I mean. It's... kind of too late to not have people watching my gym battles now.
Wild Area — Giant's Cap
Nitrogen: Right, then. That means the body we leave is recognizable. Keep it simple unless them fighting back complicates it significantly.
-She recognizes Vana's apprehension, and goes over to gently place a hand on her shoulder.-
Nitrogen: Plenty of newly-fledged students have a rough time processing their first mission of this variety. Heck, I struggled myself. I promise you, it gets easier. And we'll have your back, okay?
No voice to cry suffering
School - Library
-ah, the Library-
-an oasis of calm in the [REDACTED] of the cloning-vat-to-dissection-table pipeline the rest of the School's become-
-where to turn for more general knowledge or support or a sweet snuck under the table-
-staffed for as long as anyone can remember by this elderly woman—coke-bottle glasses, numerous layers of baggy clothing, a wizened old Hypno puttering along after her-
-she, known simply as:-
Librarian: -tuts over a rack of T Ms someone left lying around-
No mind to think. No will to break.
The Wanderer
AU!Celadon
-Says nothing, seemingly somewhere else at the moment-
Muddy: -Starts prodding Channah while looking between her and his trainer-
Striaton City, An Apartment
Nicky: -Is reading a book while her Liepard is sleeping on her lap-
Kendra: -Is playing Capumon on her Switch-
-Knock knock-
Kendra: It's kinda late for someone to be knocking on our door, isn't it?
Nicky: -Peers through the door with Aura Sense- Huh?
-And opens the door-
Chiyo: Hey.
-And stumbles a bit as Kendra moves to catch her-
Kendra: -Moving her into a spare chair- Don't worry, I've got you.
-While Louise was definitely the one who came out of it the worst of the two, Chiyo is currently covered in bruises and cuts from the window slamming, her ponytail undone, on top of running on fumes from the the major fights she's had without sleep-
Chiyo: Sorry to just drop on you all like this, the teleportation just sent me to where I'd feel safest.
Nicky: -Going into a first aid kit handed to her by Kendra's Indeedee- Pardon my Kalosian, but you look really fucked up Chiyo, what happened to you?
Chiyo: I don't want them getting hurt because of what's going on, but the School has no idea about how far I can go...
-Clutching her necklace-
Well...
Edited by rmctagg09 on Aug 30th 2021 at 2:55:10 PM
Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.
Dunsparce Cloud
Chem's Tea and T
Percy: Mmm, fair point.
-she stirs her drink-
Still, would be pretty cool for one of us to—
Hang on.
-she points at Scarlette-
I have heard of you. I think I watched a bit of your match with Kahili. You've got a Charjabug?
Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.
Meet The New Boss
School library
-A man walks into the library-
-He's moderately pale, gray eyes, medium length brown hair, a goatee, and dark clothing including a turtleneck sweater and a dark coat with gold accents-
-basically this
◊-
-He smiles warmly at the Librarian-
???: Hello again, ma'am.
Edited by Umbramatic on Aug 19th 2021 at 10:57:14 AM
Contact Me!
Flying Colors
Chem's Tea and T
-Scarlette beams-
Scarlette: Yeah! That's Viper, she's a sweetie. She never wanted to evolve into Vikavolt, so we just decided, "screw it, who says a Charjabug can't kick ass?" And she did.
No voice to cry suffering
School - Library
-the Librarian adjusts her glasses, diminishing the glare from the fluorescent lighting not at all-
Librarian: Victor! Oh my stars, is that you?
-she shuffles over-
Librarian: Why, I haven't seen you in weeks! Education's a demanding mistress, eh?
-she gives him a pat on the arm and starts making her way back to her desk-
Librarian: Now, what brings you to my humble Library today, young man?
-scooting up- Light reading for a field trip? A chaperone? We've got some of that, ah, 'hard rock' that's all the rage with the kids these days...
Edited by Asterisk395 on Aug 19th 2021 at 12:09:16 PM
No mind to think. No will to break.
Meet The New Boss
School Library
Victor, apparently: The usual, dear. Stuff on genomes. And actual genomes and genome sequences if you have them.
Contact Me!
like christ, but with more nails
AU!Celadon
Channah: Eh? -looks at Tagg, then blinks and draws nearer- ...Hey. Whatcha thinkin about?
There is no disdain in nature, there is no humiliation.
No voice to cry suffering
School - Library
-and at the familiar refrain, her placid smile melts into a longsuffering sigh-
Librarian: -in the tone of someone who's heard it five times today and expects to hear it fifteen more- And like usual, dear, I remind every teacher that passes through that everything here is "stuff on genomes." Genomes are what we, as the kids say, do.
-she turns around and begins rifling through her shelves-
-mutter- "If I have them." Pah!
Elderly Hypno: -stares-
Librarian: -digging through a pile of miscellaneous labels- And no one ever calls! Ever writes! Not so much as a "howdyou doo" attached to a sheaf of lab reports, for shame. I haven't a clue what you're up to these days!
-from the return box she pulls an industrial-grade freezer, opens it to squint at a vial, and returns the both of them to their rest, 'tsk'ing all the while-
Librarian: -expression gleaming- Where can I take you today, Mr. Moreau? The floating bannisters of Illusio? The faméd halls of the Aura Guardians? Somewhere…truly esoteric?
No mind to think. No will to break.
The Wanderer
AU!Celadon
-To Channah, snapping out of it-
Had a flashback to a skirmish I'm pretty sure we had here, I think it was when Iron Marrow of this universe took the femur of a Hydreigon while he was still alive.
Muddy: <Marowak wielding a Lairon femur, you haven't met her yet.>
Nicky and Kendra's Apartment
Not actually NSFW, but alluding to NSFW things.
Chiyo: -Getting fussed over- So yeah I killed one and critically injured the other two enough that I don't think I'll need to worry about them in particular for a while. Unfortunately the School still wants its "property", ie me, so they're not gonna stop until I beat up a couple more Templars and they deem going after me a waste of resources again.
Kendra: -Putting a bandage on Chiyo's forehead wound- Sounds like you could use a break from all that, and you're at least a whole ocean away from Galar.
Chiyo: -Dactyl rotating around her like a moon around a planet- True, but the School is everywhere, which is why I can't join you guys on a permanent basis, not while they still hunt me.
You know, sometimes I think about having like, a family, but then I'm constantly on the run and I don't want to subject Nicky and Kendra or anyone else to that lifestyle, let alone a child, whether made (But not the School way) or adopted.
Chiyo: -Jokingly- Luckily I wear a mask while I'm working so no one would bother asking me unwelcome questions while doing pictures and clips.
Nicky: Not sure if your thing's something I'd feel comfortable doing, even with a mask on, but if it works for you, that's fine.
Chiyo: -Shrugs, an action that makes her ache- Well the School didn't create us to have much in the way of shame, so I guess that's a bonus where my line of work is concerned.
I needed money, had no issues showing my body, and being some mysterious person was honestly a bonus as far as people were concerned. Men, women, those who are both and neither, didn't really matter to me as long as I got treated as a person. Was a bit of a pain figuring out how to get paid when I had no legal identity though, and I still prefer money orders since it's harder to track.
Kendra: I figure you can stay at least a little while, Chiyo, then we can figure out our next steps.
Dactyl: -Starts gently pushing their trainer-
Chiyo: -Mock sighing- Okay fine, it's not like I'm in much of a position to refuse anyway.
Edited by rmctagg09 on Aug 19th 2021 at 12:48:21 PM
Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.
That's just how it is on this bitch of an earth
[Venice], July 7th
"... Right, sustainably." They repeat, for no particular reason.
"I'm hoping there's no situation where we'd need or want to take over this town."
(Looking down at Dr. Ironspine) Huh, so that's what happened to her after that thing in Hammerlocke.
"So uh, science?"
off the shits
Stormchaser, Neon Corner
Beck: Trust me, Neon. It's very bad. And mentioning that just... confirmed my fears. The family had a haunter with one of their elder members that they called "grandmother." Don't know how old she is but no one's grandmother looks that good. Must be a title of some sort. I didn't think to put the pieces together until just now, but I'm almost certain it's them. Wouldn't put it past them to have stolen that artifact to get the Black Fog under Granny Goodness' thrall.
Prof. Yew: This certainly went dark fast.
Beck: But I wouldn't worry about it. The 'Chaser's gotten an upgrade and we're safe inside her. Ain't that right, lass.
He pets the sides of the ship affectionately.
Beck: Long as we're here, that evil vampire ghost and his evil posh friends won't get at us. But just in case, I may need to run a few diagnostics with Trojan one of these days to make sure. If Granny Macraul ever found her way here, I'd certainly hate to be on her bad side.