ITT: We Have All Become Pokémon

PJ: "I mean, I'm not sure exactly what we're being sucked into, but I think any mention of Viral Aggression means we're gonna get involved somehow. Figures too, we haven't seen any action in a few days, thank god."

*The Slakoth's comment rubs me the wrong way, and I shoot him a stern glare.*

PJ: "Please don't talk to my friend like that."

*I don't like the sound of what Finley just said, but hopefully everything's gonna calm down before we leave.*

I'll let your friend talk like that first. I'm a patient man, but I've been dealing with bastards and their affiliates all week. And the last thing I need are snippy snots like you getting an opportunity like this and whining about it.

Marlon

Uh...

(Fuck me why did I say that fuckfuck... thankfully I've got a different card to play...)

What if it ever happened to Mila?

Marsha

(Marsha nervously looks on.)

Sarah

*"Sarah" shakes her head, telling Michael with a paw extended* Sarah Zant, just a wanderer who heard the legends and felt like helping them, y'know?

From bad to worse. Finley feels herself burning alive as, for the first time in forever, she feels herself bringing her paws into fists. What the fuck is coming over him to make him say this?

"One more time, say that one more time..."

PJ: "Well we've had a lot to deal with too and I don't mean to start squabbling about who's had it worse, but..."

*I look over at Finley and Marlon, no longer able to ignore what's going on between them.*

PJ: "Oh dear..."

Marlon

(Time to GTFO! I take three giant steps back, not wanting to make this any worse for us.)

Sorry...

Marsha

(Marsha also takes two steps back.)

edited 20th Nov '17 1:14:10 PM by Team42Larson

Michael nodded. Alright. That's fair. Well, look. I don't want to impede on your good will. But we could really use the help over there. My boat will be leaving in two hours. Get your people together post haste. If not, well, the future of my kingdom, my brother, and all those kingdoms that surround it, will be consumed in dark times.

"That doesn't look good..." I say as I get out of my seat and move further away from the possible storm of fire ready to come from Finley.

Stay calm, stay calm...

No, she can absolutely not stay calm! Everyone outside of her and Marlon may as well not exist. He's her target right now. And She's going to treat him as such.

Out of nowhere, she takes a wild swing with her paw at him intending to scratch him deep... but doesn't notice him taking giant steps backwards and just swings at nothing.

"..."

edited 20th Nov '17 1:17:09 PM by Beverly

Sarah

A bit hyperbolic, don't you think? *"Sarah" mutters, before adding* Y'know saving the region usually offers like...WAY more than 10k... *it's only then that she notices the upcoming Finxplosion directed at Marlon. She asides to James in very hushed tones* Nah, this'll be good. Just sit back and watch.

*after the miss, she just says* Whoa...

edited 20th Nov '17 1:20:02 PM by sarysa

(Oh god, she's on the offensive, holy shit.)

PJ: "Finley? Finley?"

[I groan, lowering my stance a little. I glance down at PJ and tell him,] "They're gonna sort this out, I know it." [I grit my teeth.]

edited 20th Nov '17 1:21:11 PM by BlackMageAnolis

"I mean even if she does kick his boat we just have to give him a few potions and he'll be alright." I say before looking over to the slakoth. "Did you say two hours? How long does it take to get to your boat?"

Marlon

(...)

(Fuck did I just do? Why did I say that? What is wrong with me, to make Finley do that? I continue backing up until I find my way to a nearby bench, a blank expression on my face. A tear is running down my face as I look to the others:)

I...I'm sorry..

(I put my head in my hands as I realize just how badly I've fucked up.)

Marsha

(She wordlessly runs to my side and gently hugs me and rubs my back.)

The boat’s by the beach. Come when you can.

He motions the Eds. As they’re about to question more, Stephen punches his fist into his hand, causing them to fall in line. The five start walking away, to the docks.

Sarah

*"Sarah" is pretty stunned watching Finley actually toss a punch. She realizes, though, that she needs to come out of it ASAP when she whispers to James* She's royalty, like...y'know, right? I totally didn't think a princess would just throw a punch like that... *though her thoughts tell a different story* (I didn't think Finley would throw a punch at all...yikes...)

edited 20th Nov '17 1:36:40 PM by sarysa

Andy approaches Finley. Finley, you're real angry right now. Let's just breathe, and get out of the theatre. He tries to usher her away from the theatre.

"I've seen some princesses fight." I am just learning one cool thing after another. This group has a princess too!

"She shoots her glare upward looking directly at Marlon again. "Never threaten my home." She takes a step closer. "Never threaten my family." Another step... "And never threaten my Mila. Do you understand me?" The wrath in her voice begins bubbling more and more, before Andy and PJ try to calm her down and she snaps back to her senses.

"... Yeah... let's... t-two hours, he said?"

Yeah. Let's go get Mila and the others. Let's go.

Andy placed his hand on Finley's shoulder and started trying to walk out of here, toward the mansion.

[...provocation...reaction...just as I would've wanted it...even complete with a swing right for his noggin...]

[...I should've stepped in. It's simmered down now...no thanks to me...I was content to let it go on...]

"...yea...s'what he said." [I nod. I still have my ticket. ...I stuff it in my bag.]

Noriaki simply watched Finley in awe. He looks... A bit mortified, aside from very shocked? He opened his mouth, but closed it again.

Marlon

Yeah...

(I can only offer Finley. I bury my face back my hands, too lost in my own thoughts to even move for now.)

Sarah

*thinking now might not be the best time to say anything, "Sarah" simply nods, slings her duffel pack over her shoulder, and starts to follow the party to Lucille's...but not without first whispering to James* Trust me — you don't want to get involved...

Lilly

*Lilly just slinks back to the house as well, keeping pace with the others*