ITT: We Have All Become Pokémon

Sarah

*not wanting to get involved in this conversation, "Sarah" instead turns to James and says* I think this is real life. Totally trippy, isn't it?

Marlon

And why would the expertise be needed?

(I ask Michael.)

"Oh I know that, still just feels like I never left home." I say remembering long hours on the computer reading manga and watching anime. This moment feels like the start of an arc or a movie!~

[After the Slakoth threatens me, I try and tune my laughter down, and the mention of VA further kills the mood and seems to reset my confidence.]

"...wh...what's goin' with VA in, uhh...Slak Rock?"

Peering about, to make sure no interlopers were present, he said it. My brother, King Raleigh Roughskin, has VA. And we don't know where it's coming from.

"... So you think we're lying because some drunk dude told you."

Marlon

(King....VA...not again. Oh god, why again? We barely even survived the first two times...especially that bee bitch. I groan.)

So let me guess, we have to go cure this guy, or...?

(I ask, wearily.)

Marsha

(Noting my unease, Marsha takes to rubbing my back gently, before also telling Michael:)

Da last time we had ta deal with this whole VA nonsense it didn't end pretty, just sayin.'

No, I think you're lying because not many Braixens have scars on their chests.

"What's VA?" I ask to anyone as I see the mood of the room take a dark shift.

Finley looks to her chest. The scars that were there have far been healed at least enough to be covered by the fur.

"...?" She looks back up at him, clearly confused.

*I have absolutely no idea what to make of these newcomers and the deal with the Wailord being the son of a literal Slaking and VA coming back up... Well, that's a lie, VA's the one thing that I do understand in this strange ordeal and even then I've had a long enough day already and I'm not about to just jump into this conversation and bring my stress levels up even more than Eliot's freak-out has. I look at El and tap him uncertainly.*

PJ: "El? Are you... are you okay?"

*I have no idea if what I just said is going to set him off again or not but the possibility scares me.*

Maybe you haven't, like...in some ways, because we still need to get to practical matters. *"Sarah" tells James, ignoring the VA question, before turning to the Slaking* How much does it pay per person?

Right as Michael was going to explain some convoluted explanation as to how he was able to deduce from afar that Finley had an injury on her chest, Andy intercepted.

Yeah, it's us.

Good. We can discuss the monetary value of your service when we get to the island.

edited 20th Nov '17 12:39:16 PM by TacoBadger

Play Area

“Well... guess in the midst of all this, I’m probably getting involved with your VA stuff after all...”

edited 20th Nov '17 12:38:50 PM by CorvusAtrox

"Andy? Dude, now is not the time for joking."

*"Sarah" shakes her head, unsatisfied. She remarks* Journeying isn't cheap — I mean, I've totally relied on part time jobs and junk on mine, but...you need to at least give us a minimum figure.

Marlon

I don't think anyone's joking Fin..

(What's even gotten into her recently? I wonder.)

Marlon (2)

Island? How are we supposed to get there?

(I ask.)

edited 20th Nov '17 12:43:31 PM by Team42Larson

Travel will be provided, but that's only if you are the Hoard humanmons. Minimum, I'd say ten thousand if you fix him, and more if you're efficient.

Fin, come on. There's no reason to hide.

edited 20th Nov '17 12:44:41 PM by TacoBadger

"What the f-?" She quickly pulls Marlon aside.

"Did you just forget the incognito thing, Marlon?! They're not supposed to know what you are!" She's feeling more than a little bit frustrated.

Eh, 10k isn't much, but it like totally beats washing dishes for a week. *she turns to the others, and plays as dumb as she can* So, you guys like...are the Hoard humanmons, riiiiiight? *she winks as if she was attempting to pull a fast one on the Slakoth*

"Huh?"

[...oh, it's PJ.] "Heya...uhh...you as, uhh..." [Shook? Confused? There's a lot of things that I am now...and honestly, if I could think of a way to deal with it, I wish I'd gotten that shot in. Would've made things much less complicated, just have some heads to thrash about, but no, suddenly this dude pipes up and the threat of a fight doesn't even exist.]

"...how much you wanna bet we're gonna get sucked inta this anyway? Outta obligation?" [...misapplied sarcasm...it is an obligation. ...I'm treading on thin ice here...]

Marlon

Andy's right. There's no hiding anymore. By now, I'm almost certain that everywhere we go we're going to have to deal with problems like this...it's almost like a job. What would happen if your village ever had VA? Wouldn't you want us to help them?

(I aside to Finley.)

edited 20th Nov '17 12:53:35 PM by Team42Larson

"I'm a new humanmon, just got here today." I say with a wave to the slakoth and teddiursa, wondering if I was supoose to lie or not after seeing Sarah wink like that.

edited 20th Nov '17 12:54:41 PM by Peashooter

Michael stared at Eliot. Stephen started to move forward, but Michael halted him with a hand. No. It isn't out of obligation. It is out of money. Or fame, if you're one of those people. Don't speak in jest again.

Michael raises an eyebrow. They come that new, huh? Interesting. Now, you. The purrloin one. Are you a humanmon, or what?

edited 20th Nov '17 12:55:56 PM by TacoBadger

What if your village got VA?

For Finley, everything freezes, everything is muted, and everything is still.

Is that what happened? Did it get to her home? Is that what the dream meant?...

"... What did you say, Marlon?" She says at perfectly normal volume, with gallons of anger and hatred behind it.