ITT: We Have All Become Pokémon

Oui, a very big building with the name "Hospital" on it. (Sunny nods.) Come along everyone, let us make haste in arriving there, no?

Oof...yeah. (Eponine says.)

(Sunny begins rolling Eponine past the checkpoint.) Sunny Burns, monsieur. All I have with me is my hat and my old scriptbook. (Sunny removes the scriptbook from her frills and show it to the checkpoint guy.'')

Eponine Waters, sir...

J-Javert...

"Okay, okay—" [I put my hands up.] "—just wanted to be sure." [I walk back over towards Sunny and her friends.] "Hopefully, there ain't anything special about Seviper poison..."

[I come in behind those three.] "Erm...Eliot...Dover." [I blush a little, but it doesn't feel all that wrong. I pull my satchel up to show the clerk.] "A'just got this bag, really. Skecthbook, easel paper, uhh...little...leaf shruiken...feather...money." [That may be everything...]

edited 21st Jan '18 1:59:13 PM by BlackMageAnolis

(I look on at the scene and thought about their assailants: a Huntail and a Gorebyss along with bunch of Clamperl. As if one fish wasn't enough, we've got plenty more to deal with in the future. But what could have perpetrated the attack? What do they want from that Troupe? Regardless, I was confident in the ones who decided to help them out, so I followed the Fox to the checkpoint.)

Foxfell Checkpoint (Sisters)

*the sisters wheel the cart to the checkpoint, and Tilly opts to do the talking* So these bags are merely clothes, accessories, trinkets, and sewing supplies my sister purchased in Gleamscape, during the music festival. *she then surfaces her own goods, which is actually simply a fat wallet. Inside are a number of large denominations of Poké, befitting the wealthy heiress that she is. The two then introduce themselves*

Matilda Lela Terranport, of Agartha.

Lilith Ezri Terranport, also from Agartha!

*and await the guard's response*

"Alright, alright. You all can pass." He quickly opens the gate, allowing everyone through. Which Autumn passes through.

"... Is everyone ready to meet my parents?"

Marlon > Group

Yeah, I'm ready..

(I simply state. Of course, it'd be at least somewhat imperative to see these folks to the hospital first.)

Once Finley begins to pass through the checkpoint, Mila returns to the others somewhat sheepishly. She hadn't really helped, but at least she didn't mess everything up and made an effort. It was something... and she had to hold onto that.

"Right... you lead, I guess, Finley. I'm ready."

-Milo grins at Sarah-

You betcha! Can I bring Kobayashi along?

Noriaki nods with a reassuring smile and responds, "Yes, I think I am ready."

Merci beaucoup! (Sunny tells the checkpoint guy.)

(She continues to roll Eponine along.)

So, Burns...how long have you been around these guys? (Eponine asks Sunny.)

Oh, I met them yesterday in Slak Rock. (Sunny tells her.) We were all going here for one reason or another, so I joined them.

Say what? Burns, is your voice still going out of control after what Brandt did to you? (Eponine asks.)

Yes. I told you that was why I was here. (Sunny says.) To make amends with Madame Liesl.

Oh, right...well, good luck with that, Burns. (Eponine says.) With that temper she has, I'll be surprised if she doesn't turn you into a Grimer by the time you leave. You know how she is.

Yes...indeed... (Sunny sighs. She now looks very nervous.)

Foxfell Capital (Sarah)

Sure, the more the merrier! *Sarah says, and follows the party along just far enough until she catches an establishment called The Ruff Stuff a bit down an alleyway from the more affluent structures they're passing. She motions to Milo and Kobayashi, pointing them toward it, saying* Now that's my kind of place...

*she then tells the rest of the party* Drama aside, it's totally been a good last few days...maybe we'll cross paths again, on better terms, y'know?

Foxfell Capital (Sisters)

*the sisters follow Finley and the bulk of the party. Tilly in particular has taken note of the recent (and prior) squabbles, and isn't completely blind to peoples' suspicions about Sarah, but given her own feelings of guilt, she simply says nothing and allows it to happen*

Autumn watches as Sarah announces her leave.

With luck, she along with Jani will never come back.

"... Let's go through then."

Marlon > Everyone

(Goodbye I guess...never fixed the Valley Girl tics, but she was nice...)

Yeah, let's keep moving.

(I say. Marsha continues to aid in pulling Epionne along.)

[I sigh as Sarah announces her leaving. I can only hope we...]

[...now hang on, I remember now. I had something else in my bag, too...felt it brush up against me while I was putting PJ's book in there. I stop and reach in and pull out Jani's hat.] "Uh, hey, can you, uhh...do me a favor?" [I wave it a little.] "Uhh, you, uhh...ya may've seen me wearin' this before, but this...was someone else's, she kinda disappeared on us, but...ya probably heard that from the others."

[I ho and hum for a moment before continuing.] "If...you happen to see her, could ya get this back t'her? I dunno, you'll be travelin', and ah think she's been tryin'a avoid us for...reasons." [I glance at Lilly and Tilly, then back to Sarah.] "Just...we miss her." [I get ready to toss the hat to her, if she'd be willing to take it.]

edited 21st Jan '18 3:14:12 PM by BlackMageAnolis

Foxfell Capital (Sarah)

*Sarah very lightly twinges in irritation in response to Eliot's gesture* (He just had to get the last laugh, didn't he...) *is all that's going through her mind. It feels like yet another no-win trap that's been set up for her to fall into...accepting it is a sure admission of guilt, rejecting it will at best make her look cold. After an awkward silence, Sarah finally responds by saying...and not at all being quiet about it*

I hope someday your friend will return to you — even if her disappearance, frankly, has put somehow put me through hell. *she then puts her paws on the beret, only to lightly push it back in Eliot's direction, saying* Have faith, okay? You guys said she made you a promise, so just have faith that she'll someday return.

*she then turns to Milo and says* Ready? *before heading off in the direction of The Ruff Stuff*

Erm, farewell... (Sunny says, waving good-bye to Sarah as she leaves with Milo. Not knowing much about her, Sunny is more confused than sad to seeing Sarah leave. She resumes rolling Eponine.)

Gosh, I'm getting dizzy...are we there yet? (Eponine asks.)

"Right, right." [I shake my head, chuckle at myself...there wasn't really any way she was going to accept that, honestly. I go over and pick up the beret, dust it off.] "Well, safe travels," [I say with a smile.] "Sorry for causin' ya grief there. Hopefully, we will be on better terms if we...end up meeting again." [With that, I give her a wave and continue on with the rest of the group.]

[As I'm catching back up, my smile falters a bit, and I let out a big old sigh. Let's hope she does, Sarah...let's hope she does, sooner rather than later.]

[I feel kinda awkward having the hat in my hand now...honestly, despite what transpired, it's beckoning me to wear it. The problem, of course, is that the hat is pretty small for my rather bulbous head...]

[...I pull back some, making myself obscure...]

Marsha > Troupe, Rest of Group

Isn't dat it over dair?

(Marsha asks after briefly stopping her rolling of Epionne. Indeed, there is a hospital about three blocks ahead with the words "Foxfell Clinic and Emergency Center", and just out front is a sign that also points inside of said building.)

edited 21st Jan '18 4:12:40 PM by Team42Larson

-Kobayashi pumps his fist-

Party time!

-he and Milo head over-

"Okay, let's get everyone checked in..."

(A Chansey receptionist is at the front desk in the hospital. Unlike the previous Chansey receptionists, this one is shiny.)

Good afternoon, my friends. How may I help you? (She asks. Her accent is vaguely Swedish sounding.)

Please help my friends! (Sunny says.) They were in a terrible accident and need help getting back on zere feet! They were also poisoned, but we have prevented zat.

Okay, ma'am, give me a second... (The Chansey leaves to get a doctor.)

edited 21st Jan '18 5:07:14 PM by kablammin45

The Ruff Stuff, Foxfell

*upon entering the dingy establishment, Milo, Kobayashi, and Sarah would find a relatively typical dive bar...compact, long bracket-shaped counter with a number of barflies imbibing their alcoholic beverages, and really an overall claustrophobic atmosphere. There are a few tables for larger groups to sit at, but Sarah opts to head over to the counter — mirroring her behavior at the Garchomp's bar back in Hoard*

*the gruff barkeep, a "shiny" [if you can call it that] Granbull, greets the new arrivals with a* What'll ya be havin'? And make it snappy...

*Sarah responds* I'll have...whatever you serve that gives the place its name... *she says with a grin. The barkeep takes a moment to pick up on that, and starts whipping up something heavy and grain-based. All the while, he's looking at Milo and Kobayashi expectantly*

A Houndoom Doctor comes out after the Chansey called her.

"Alright, then, what sort of situation we got here... feral attack, involving poisoning, I think the receptionist told me? You have to go a bit to get here, then?"

edited 21st Jan '18 5:54:52 PM by CorvusAtrox

Marsha > Doctor

Phew...thanks Doc! Di'nt think I'd be able ta pull Frills's Buddy around anymore!

(She tells the doctor.)

Oui, I believe it was something like zat... (Sunny says.)

(Eponine and Javert go up to the Houndoom.) We were mugged by this huge group of Clamperls, ma'am...

(As this is going on, a certain Flygon enters the hospital with a very sick-looking Tyrunt beside him. At the same time, Marlon(?) walks up beside Marsha.)