Lumiose Civic Center
-Herbert glances around at the assorted company.-
Herbert: Uh... hey, everybody. Quite the full house here, isn't it?
-He notices Sarah in particular and cocks an eyebrow.-
Herbert: ...Why are you a girl again? I'm pretty sure there's no situation that necessitates making me awkward around here.
Coumarine Gym
Gurdurr takes another hit, but stands his ground, and resists the knockback. Robin notices that Gurdurr has started to cough.
Robin: Yikes...You don't look so hot. Actually you do. Burning red hot, and angry...
Gurdurr: Heheheh...
Robin: Wait...You've been poisoned! Oh great, oh great...Wait, Guts...That's great!
Gurdurr, another Ice Punch!
"Curry killed the pussy hoping that I could kill the hate in you" - Curry, D. "TABOO | TA13OO." TA13OO, PH, 2018Psyche - past
"Oh? Surprise me? :3 Did you mean about this, or something else~?"
Psyche - Now
Psyche has made it to the Civic Center.
Illusion
Mathilde smiles. "Ah, yes. Of course. Anyway, as you may or may not know, my pet specialist has returned from his self-imposed exile."
"If I am to be met with disrespect, then I must first love myself with a fierceness no fool can take away." - Vraska, Gorgon assassinDimhallow Crypt
-Deziree curses as she tries switching out her crossbow for her freeze ray. Dune just cracks his knuckles as he slips a pair of familiar bladed gauntlets onto his forearms, fitting neatly around his Mega Bracer.-
Dune: Remind me to thank Sabaku for leaving these in a safe place.
-He takes a defensive stance while he waits for the skeletons to advance.-
-Walks up to the podium-
Good evening everyone, I'm sure you're wondering why I've summoned you here. Some of you I know, others I... don't know.
Xatu: -Blips to my side-
I should've known. What are you plotting this time?
Xatu: -Stays silent-
Anyway...
-Seems to be lost in thought before starting to speak again-
For those who don't know who I am, I'm Tagg, and some would call me the leader of this Ragtag Bunch of Misfits known as the J-Team, though as far as I'm concerned someone else with less baggage would make a way better leader than I do.
-Sighs-
In Orre in our battle against the hated Cipher who took our loved ones from us, I let my inner demons take control and did a very bad thing, something whose nature I won't mention here. I said that I'd only come before you all again once I managed to find myself.
-Takes this moment to quit looking at my notes and look at everyone directly-
And so I have.
Hugging a Vanillite will give you frostbite.Lumiose City
As Rex and Co. discuss things, Aqua takes some time to look about the city, recalling her last visit to Kalos.
Aqua: <Hmm, I wonder where I should go for my next vacation... Maybe some region that gives out strange souvenirs.>
As she ponders such things, however, she takes notice of a nearby Espeon that looks oddly familiar.
Aqua: <Mm? Isn't that...>
Stepping a bit closer in the direction of said Eeveelution, she keeps her distance for a bit to avoid interrupting the conversation she seems to be having.
Civic Center
Jeff: "Nice to meet you Joseph"He notices Silent talking to him
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Jeff: "Hey, Silent, yeah it's been way too long. I've been at HQ for about a year or so."
He listens to Tagg
edited 1st Mar '14 5:14:02 PM by Sixthhokage1
Lumiose Civic Center
-Herbert blinks twice at Sarah, then a rather red tinge comes into his cheeks.-
Herbert: Oh, uh... right. Are you sure? Um, not that I mean to imply that you haven't put a great deal of thought into it or anything... I mean, I guess I'm happy for you and all...
-He glances around.-
Herbert: I, erm... I think I see my girlfriend over there. I should probably go and sit with her...
-He starts making his way over to Samantha, scowling at Tagg's speech as he does.-
Herbert: "Find himself"? Who does he think he's trying to convince with this garbage?
Lumiose Hospital.
Pakhet: ~Stop being prejudice against psychic types you meanypants or I'll have my boyfriend here beat you up~
Montu cracks his knuckles.
Cleo, meanwhile, helps herself to the grapes.
Cleo: Mm~, these are pretty good~ Thanks Pakhet~
Pakhet: ~My pleasure~
At the entrance of the Civic Centre
Fool makes a mad dash to the place, carrying Lars and Orcus in tow (with the help of Obscuric arms)
Fool: Sorry! I'm just latelatelatelatelate!
Orcus: <Don't worry! You're be on time>
Lars: <I'm pretty sure at least 40% or people will recognise you.>
En Route to the Civic Centre.
Constantin is heading to the Civic Centre himself.
???: That de Nile girl was quite right. You are indeed, quite mad Constantin. Normal people don't hear mysterious voices that don't have a distinct source~
Constantin's eyes dart to the left corners of his sockets, but his head doesn't turn around. He continues down the street, ignoring the voice.
???: Of course, there is nothing you'd do much about it, is there Constantin? You're much to noble and proud to seek out any advice or help on the issue. After all, "I'd rather have no son at all than one who has to be admitted to a shrink"
Constantin stops and turns his head this time. The figure of what appears to be a huddled plague doctor with beady red eyes stands in his shadow.
Constantin: Is there a purpose to this, Claudeux?
The figure does not move.
Claudeux: Be thankful you have that precious field of yours up, otherwise your insanity would be on full display for the whole of Kalos to see~ Besides, you know you can't get rid of me, no matter what methods you implore.
The ghostly figure brings out large, humanesque feathered arms and wraps them around Constantin, drawing himself closer.
Claudeux: No silver-tongued words sooth me. No half-hearted prayer removes me. I am going to be here until your dying day, to keep you grounded in reality m'lad~
Constantin sneers as he continues on his journey down to the civic centre, the figure now being dragged along with him.
Claudeux: Oh Constantin, when will you learn when to fold your cards? Can't you see that you have lost this battle? She will never be yours.
Constantin lip twitches.
It seems like Constantin has reached a tipping point, as he quickly turns around to punch "Claudeux". "Claudeux" fades away into dark mist before reforming behind him.
Claudeux: I see how it is. Well then, don't heed my warning. Watch as you fall from your "great heights" tremendously due to your Fatal Flaw, like a "hero" from the tragedies of old. Don't say I didn't warn you~
The figure fades away, leaving a visibly shaken Constantin stumbling slowly towards the civic centre.
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I'm having to learn to pay the price

-The next room seemingly lacks the leveled vampire it normally contains, but after a few seconds the skeletons that are supposed to be here clambour out of the water-
Okay, first combat.
-He draws his keytar-
Slashing or piercing weapons won't do too much...
It's clearly a case of backroom political albumizing.