At the heart of the world...
"...yea...that's him. Like...ya splash him with water and there's a big ol' poof 'n everything. Or...actually, I think it's got to do with the temperature of the water—anyway..."
[I look back over towards him, then glance at Sunny, a knowing smile creeping along my face.] "You, uhhh...smitten 'r somethin'?"
Prim, proper, and yet so socially awkward
Guess I should keep away from him, then, huh? (Eponine comments.)
Oh...erm...oui... (Sunny confesses to Eliot, sheepishly.) Is he not just gorgeous? I want so much to talk to him and get to know him...but I do not know where to begin.
"I shall not be foolish again, my dear Gwendolyn!"
At the heart of the world...
"...hmmm..." [I scratch my chin.] "Maybe...I could introduce him to you. Kinda be the medium between you two, a'least t'start off with, y'know?" [I gesture and begin to clarify:]
"We actually met the guy back at Hoard, before all that...shit went down, pardon my French...he was helping t'run the inn we were stayin' at. That night, we went to this...singing bar...and he was there, and there was this whole incident, and he ended up gettin' turned into a girl and freaked out about it, we all tried calmin' him down...I guess a'didn't get t'see him much after that, since that was the last I saw of him, at least getting t'talk to him. I did see him at the singing contest in Gleamscape, but we didn't get t'talk with him then, or I didn't."
[I wince a little, remembering his performance.] "Aaaaand even then, it's probably som'n of a sore spot for'm, considerin' what happened. It was not a good time for all, I'll tell ya that much." [I rub the back of my neck, letting out a disconcerted huff] "The thing is is he's kind of a nervous wreck...he may've gotten better, but it's only been little over a week, 'n these things take time, y'know?"
[I look from Maran and his babysitting job back at Sunny again.] "I mean, a'don't know'm too awful well, but I think I can manage a rapport with him, make'm comfortable...then I'll bring up a common subject 'n cart him off t'you, and then...we'll see if sparks fly." [I pump my fists in front of me, teeth bared with a feeling of excitement. ...a second later, I have to catch myself again at the unintentional pun I just made, covering my mouth and restraining myself from erupting into laughter.]
Foxfell Hospital
"Heh, nice to meet all of you. Sounds like you got quite a few identities."
"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every
Prim, proper, and yet so socially awkward
Heh heh, yeah. (Benji says to Zeb.) It's fun bein' these other guys, just sayin', but this is who I am most of thuh time!
(Sunny gives a concerned look over to Maran. The poor fellow. It really must be hard living with a curse like that. She just has to deal with being unable to control her voice, not undergoing a complete physical transformation.)
(Then Sunny giggles at Eliot's accidental pun.) All right, monsieur. (She nods.) I wish you luck as you speak to him!
"I shall not be foolish again, my dear Gwendolyn!"
Foxfell Hospital
Dieter pipes up to comment. "Heh, yeah, fair. Must be nice to be able to do that."
"Uh, yeah... But, yeah, Marsha's been pretty nice and you seem like a pretty nice brother."
"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every
At the heart of the world...
"Thanks..." [I don't go just yet though. I get an idea for something...it'll be kinda weird, but it isn't really something I've really tried with this form...or wanted to for that matter, not until now at least.]
"...hey, could I try som'n? Just...it's somethin' I haven't really messed with with this form...ah'm thinkin' it could getcha a bit of an edge." [I go to lift the part of my shawl covering my arm, rotating my shoulder a bit.] "It's the...the scent thing, perfume, pheromones, that kinda thing...would that be fine?"
Prim, proper, and yet so socially awkward
You said it! (Benji says to Dieter. Then he addresses Zeb.) Heh heh, glad tuh hear that Marsha's been gettin' along great with all of ya!
Oh? (Sunny says.) Well, I suppose you could use that, oui. Not too much, though, or I will have to shower for hours! (She giggles a little.)
"I shall not be foolish again, my dear Gwendolyn!"
We dare you to say his name
Marsha > Benji, Zeb
Heh, all a'yas been takin' care a' me, but none more den Marly.
(Marsha says, turning towards me and giving me a slight playful punch.)
Yeah, I sure have.
Tell....everyone....
Zeb nods and snickers a bit about the Marduo banter.
Meanwhile, Dieter decides to ask another question.
"Uh, you mind if I ask what you're like under each of those or you wanna keep talking about Benji?"
edited 22nd Jan '18 6:44:12 AM by CorvusAtrox
"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every
Prim, proper, and yet so socially awkward
Whoops, hold on...
edited 22nd Jan '18 7:09:24 AM by kablammin45
"I shall not be foolish again, my dear Gwendolyn!"
Well-Intentioned Tyrant
“It’s my first time to Foxfell. Thanks for asking. I thought you could already tell, though.”
"It's not what's on the outside, but the inside that counts. Such is the belief of a pansexual." *jerks it against a literal pan*
At the heart of the world...
"Right, I'll..."
[I inch closer to her, then press my shoulder against hers, rubbing it like one would wax a car. I kinda lean into it as I'm doing it, and after maybe three or four slow, full rubs, I pull away, giving her a thumbs-up.]
"Well, let's do this." [With that, I march towards Maran. Nearing the Flygon, I wave to him and somewhat mindlessly start with,] "Heya, dude! You remember me? Like...from Hoard, specifically."
edited 22nd Jan '18 7:17:49 AM by BlackMageAnolis
Prim, proper, and yet so socially awkward
Hmm, well, ya know, I-
(Benji suddenly shifts into Marjorie mid-sentence.) Ahem...as you probably know already, my name is Marjorie, and I am a traveling maid-for-hire. I am a bit clumsy, such as that one time I created spicy pancakes, but I... (Marjorie(?) begins looking past Dieter and the Marduo.) Gracious me, is that a dusty spot over there?
(Marjorie(?) takes a feather duster out of her(?) satchel and begins tidying up a nearby corner. The Chansey receptionist comes back and looks quizzically at Benji.) Erm, ma'am, we do have people here who do that.
My apologies, madam, I just could not keep looking at that dusty corner. (Marjorie(?) says, putting the feather duster away and walking back over to Dieter, Marlon, and Marsha.) So I am a bit of a "neat freak". I suppose I chose my career well, hmm?
Whew, that's pretty strong. Smells kinda good, though. (Eponine says.)
Oh yes! (Sunny says. She gives Eliot a thumbs-up back.)
(Sunny, Eponine, and Javert look on as Eliot walks over to Maran and Cortez.)
(Maran looks up to see a Salazzle he doesn't completely recognize walking up to him, claiming to have met him in Hoard.)
Erm...maybe? Bzz? Weren't you in the tournament that was over there? Or am I thinking of another Salazzle? (Maran asks, mildly confused.)
Seems you're really popular with the ladies today, eh, Maran? I envy you. (Cortez snickers.)
Boss!
"I shall not be foolish again, my dear Gwendolyn!"
We dare you to say his name
Marsha > "Marjorie"
Yeah, I s'pose yas did, Marj.
(Marsha says in a tone of both slight annoyance and of slight teasing.)
Tell....everyone....
Foxfell Hospital
"Heh, guess you did, yeah. Might actually be interested in hiring you if I end up settling down somewhere that's not too far from wherever you end up living."
"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every
At the heart of the world...
"Oh, n-no, I was..." [I snort, sticking my tongue out. So far, this is going swimmingly.] "No, no, actually...it was that night at the singing bar, when you, uhh...poofed."
[I try and think of a way of framing this delicately.] "You remember a Smeargle, right? One a'that big group that stayed at yer boss' inn before...things fell apart...helped you out when ya poofed like that. That...would've been me." [I stare at the ground for a little bit...I'm sure he'll probably believe me, but imagining the other side of this, his perspective, this must be kind of surreal.]
Prim, proper, and yet so socially awkward
Hm, that sounds lovely. (Marjorie nods.) Perhaps I will take you up on that, at least if my dear sister Marsha and my very good friend Dinah do not mind me staying in this form for extended periods of time.
(Maran seems surprised.) You're that Smeargle from back there? Well, bzz, I didn't even recognize you at first! Fancy meeting seeing you here, too. Bzz. How are you doing?
"I shall not be foolish again, my dear Gwendolyn!"
At the heart of the world...
"Heh, shocker, right?" [I end up sitting down beside him.] "So how've ya been, what brings ya here t'Foxfell?" [I look down at the little T-rex lookin' fella sitting with Maran, then back up at the Flygon. Could've sworn I heard him snap back "boss" at the little guy...I cock a brow.] "And who's this little fella," [I ask with crossed arms.]
We dare you to say his name
Marsha > Marjorie(?)
(Marsha slightly grumbles then directly addresses Benji:)
C'mon bro, don't yas remember what I told Marly? I don't want ta lose yas.
Tell....everyone....
Foxfell Hospital
Dieter hears Marsha and... pauses for a bit, but responds.
"Well, if it'd cause too much trouble, fair, but I'll let you work it out."
"Though, curious, who's Dinah?"
"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every
Prim, proper, and yet so socially awkward
(Benji's smile falters when Marsha expresses concern over Benji stopping being "Benji" again.) Oh yes...I cannot abandon my true identity and my sister. Perhaps I will just show up sometimes? There is time to figure out how I can juggle being my true self and this form, isn't there?
(Then he hears Dieter inquire about Dinah.) Oh? Dinah?
(Benji then shifts into Dinah's form.) This is what Dinah looks like...though she also wears a purple blouse and this tiny pair of glasses. (Benji shifts his form slightly so he now appears to be wearing Dinah's blouse and glasses.) Heh heh, she's my best friend. Well...more than just best friends, really. We're lovers!
(Cortez scowls at Eliot.)
Oh...bzz...this is my boss. He wound up being cursed as well, and now he is stuck as a young Tyrunt. (Maran says, chuckling nervously.) Liesl decided that he needed to be taught a lesson.
Still can't stand it! (Cortez growls.) I hate being a kid! Can't do anything I used to do anymore! Can't even run my own inn...
Anyway, we are on our way to an island called Danjor Island with this Tyranitar named Rich so Rich and Cortez can get their curses lifted. There's this special spring there, bzz. Stopped here because Boss ate a bad mushroom by mistake.
"I shall not be foolish again, my dear Gwendolyn!"
Foxfell Hospital
"Yeah, fair, we still have to get the whole 'find a way back home for most of us' settled. I'm not expecting to buy property here for a while yet."
"And, Huh, she looks pretty nice. But well, congrats, sounds like you've got a pretty good friendship and relationship with her."
Dieter's Head would probably do a 180 if they had heard Maran mention Rich, but presumably that conversation is a bit too distant.
edited 22nd Jan '18 10:34:16 AM by CorvusAtrox
"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every
We dare you to say his name
Marsha > Benji
(Marsha's straight-faced expression lightens up slightly upon seeing Benji not only morph into a Krokorok; but also hoe Benji managed to make himself look almost identical to Dinah.)
Huh...how did ya do dat, bro? Yas almost look exactly like da Bookworm!
Marlon > Dieter, Benji
I think Benji's actually trying to get something together for Marsha and I in Silversand. Doesn't really change how I still want to help everyone else get back home.
(I add.)
Tell....everyone....
Well...erm...he...he does look rather ni-cursed?? He is cursed? With wait? Is he the Pokémon that you told me was cursed with..."sex swapping shenanigans, as you put it? (Sunny asks.)
Are you saying that guy can turn into a girl? (Eponine asks.) This day just keeps getting stranger and stranger...
Yeah.
"I shall not be foolish again, my dear Gwendolyn!"