"Well, hehe...a'guess I got a bit a'bite in me..." [I can't really say I'd see myself getting into any scuffles in this form...I mean, she's kinda got a point?]
"And yea, plan'll be...well, we'll...try to look like we're lookin' like we're laying low...though maybe..." [My stomach growling betrays my intentions.] "...to Mullion's, first?"
(Before I left the library, I heard from Tilly about the lovely couple joining.) Sure thing. If we find her, I'll shoot an arrow up like a flare. (I heard Marlon's talk of strategy.) That's the idea. We hide, tail them, and when she's about to attack, we swarm her and take her down. Now, come on, we ain't got no time. (I exit the library, confident that this team can hunt that bitch down.)
"I treasure every day with you, darling." "No need to be so sappy, love." "You know that's how she is, Nia." - AU!Pyra, Nia, MythraZeb, unsure what the details of what to do on his end are, adresses Grigs.
"So, uh, you got a plan for what I should do? I'm assuming it's something more like, 'go about your daily business and hope the Basculin notices me' than 'caress my hooves seductively and hope she takes the bait'."
"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also EveryAs long as she i'nt hidin' in any of dat water, yeah. (Marsha says.) I mean, she could be in da water considerin' she's a Water-type...but I dunno. Maybe we'll find a water hole dat she i'nt gonna be in. Let's go.
(As Marsha begins heading out, she asks Marlon:) Any word back from Buggy yet?
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
Forest -> Wharf
*Sarah nods to Eliot* Mullion's it is, then. *she says as she continues walking in that direction. She has to think for a bit, being quiet most of the while, about a few things to prop up her persona. As they reach the town border, she says* If we're going to make this believable, and given who you're with...what bands do you like? *after asking that, she slightly shakes her Carbon Footprint duffel pack just to make a point*
SK Group
She seems to attack well inland, and her last attempt was in the slums, so... *Tilly puts forward, then adds* It's unlikely that she'll strike if the rest of us are in sight, however.
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus.(I spoke to the Girafarig.) The former. The latter will just be too conspicuous. When we reach the slums, we'll hide ourselves and you just wander around. If anyone else decides to interfere, we should be able to convince them to stay away. And besides, you said you can fight well.
"I treasure every day with you, darling." "No need to be so sappy, love." "You know that's how she is, Nia." - AU!Pyra, Nia, Mythra"Yeah, figured. I'll see if I can't get some errands done around here. Might help make it look more natural."
"And yeah, I can, not like any of the guards around here, but I should be able to hold decently."
edited 26th Dec '17 12:39:07 PM by CorvusAtrox
"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every(Marsha rubs one of her headfins.) Hmm, dair a good barrel or somethin' if we can't find a waterin' hole?
(She's mildly uneasy about this, but knows that as long as she sticks close by the others, she should be fine.)
edited 26th Dec '17 12:39:15 PM by kablammin45
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
SK Group
I can easily make myself inconspicuous... *Tilly tells the group, then states a general* ...I imagine Grigori could watch from the rooftops, and the rest of you...will likely need to just use whatever is at the scene to hide.
Tropius' house, Slak Rock outskirts
*the red-stripe Basculin spent much of yesterday resting...having overexerted herself the other day by summoning an absurd amount of water into a city of all things. She spends the morning eating...grain food, mind you — she's not that kind of killer after all. She's also pining over recent failures that have plagued her in recent days...out loud, and in many "voices"*
You're a failure, missy! An abject failure! *she whips herself with a ruler, but doesn't miss a beat as she continues eating and slips into the next*
But but...I tried so hard! Those mean men keep fighting back!
You've lost your way, young lady. If you don't toughen up this instant, you're through! *she whips herself again, only for her other persona to cry out*
Ow...ow...stop it, it huuuurts!!
*this continues for some time as she casually eats breakfast — it's as if she's used to this routine*
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus.SK Group
Just look for somewheres where no one can see yas, Wrench. (Marsha says.) Hide under a box or a barrel somethin'...like I'm thinkin' I'll hafta do if dair's not a pond or anythin' wherever dis crazy chick is...
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."Marlon > Andy
Hmm...we read about someone coming after Finley in the library earlier...but three Pokémon? Just stay calm, right now we're tied up with something else.
Marlon > Group
Well not to distract us from our current objective but Andy just told me what we basically figured back at the library: except there are three Pokémon after Finley.
(I state. I see the slums slowly come into view..)
June 27th
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
Slums (SK Group)
You wouldn't be speaking to anyone — we need to find somewhere deserted while near the crime scene, and then stake it out. *Tilly tells Zeb*
edited 26th Dec '17 2:08:00 PM by sarysa
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus.[I laugh nervously.] "I don't...see..." [I scratch the back of my head.] "I...I don't really know the local...scene on the island...mm...maybe that'd be enough?"
[I step out of the forest to a spot overlooking the wharfs. I look out for the restaurant, somewhat anxious as to whether this will work. I'll have to act convincingly suspicious...I wonder how people perceived Finley, back before she was involved in all of this. It's only conjecture, but thinking on it could prove useful...]
SR Slums
I'm assumin' dat when we get dair, we should find places ta hide, yeah? (Marsha asks Tilly. She's already looking among the run-down buildings in search of a source of water, a barrel or box, or a water-filled box or barrel. Then she registers what Marlon said.) No foolin'? We're up against three Pokémon as far as gettin' ta Buggy goes?
edited 26th Dec '17 2:11:52 PM by kablammin45
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."Slak Rock Slums
-to Marlon- "Well... that's good to know..."
-to Tilly- "...Hm, so, am I supposed to wander around a given area and if she shows up, ask if she 'could help a lost stranger' or something or you planning on pouncing before then?"
"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every

Slak Rock Library
Poor Buggy... (Marsha says.) Does he rememba anythin'?
(Marsha looks at Zeb/Dieter and the others and back to Marlon.) Should we go with dem, Marly? Or do ya think dey've got dis? I mean, if we do go with dem, dair's nothin' stoppin' yas from talkin' ta Buggy as we go, I guess.
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."