(I heard a noise that sounds like someone just either dicked around with pottery or accidentally broke it. Either way, it was not a good sound, but I think pottery was involved. I got up and said to the group before I moved to the source of that noise.) I'll go check out what that was.
(The Tsareena was about to order until she heard a dreadful noise from outside the resturaunt. She thought about ignoring it and continuing on with her dinner, but a form of morbid curiosity got to her as she left her table to investigate whatever caused it.) "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
Dusty the Mighty
Restaurant
Can we eat first before we go and investigate? (Marsha asks, immediately going to work on her pie.)
(I do find myself legitimately curious about the weird noise from outside, but at this point, I'm so hungry that I just keep eating my spaghetti. I notice that Delilah keeps looking out the door as she eats, however.)
Ooh, yum! (Lucy says, diving into her potato dish. She doesn't even hear the crashing noise. She makes a few strange faces as she takes her first several bites, but then she continues eating with a smile on her face.) This is good!
(Benji nearly volunteers to head out to investigate until Grigori volunteers instead. He also spots the Tsareena getting up to investigate, too. Huh...never become one of those before, just sayin'. Benji thinks to himself. He slowly starts to morph into a Tsareena before Dinah gently nudges him.)
Later, Benji... (Dinah says with a small smile.)
(Benji nods and returns to normal. He goes back to his helping of his and and Dinah's food.)
edited 7th Feb '18 7:12:18 PM by kablammin45
"Hey, gimme a minute to get to know everyone, 'kay, Brainy?" "Of course, but please allow me to get a word in, too, bzz."
One could practically see tiny Pidgeys circling Snaptooth's head as he groggily got up from the crate and pottery debris. Captain Warfridge and Wintertusk shook themselves back to their senses right after Snaptooth. The other six crew members, Jack included, were at the top of the stairs overlooking the scene as they weren't on the platform when it collapsed.
Still woozy from the impact, Warfridge glared at Snaptooth, his anger rising.
Captain Warfridge: "C'mon crew, my senses say that the inn is just over these stairs!" Yeah, your senses are real sharp alright!
edited 7th Feb '18 4:45:27 PM by TheGamechanger
The League of Heroes(It was obvious the Tsareena and I noticed each other as we left the building, but that wasn't important. What is important is three, large water-types on a bunch of pottery. We looked up to see a wooden platform with a large gap in it along with other pokemon on the stairs nearby. Doesn't leave much to the imagination what happened. We approached the group and I asked.) Anyone alright?
edited 7th Feb '18 4:59:40 PM by Ore-O
"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
Wintertusk looks at the two Pokemon that just left exited the restaurant.
Wintertusk: Aside from some bruises we're physically fine. Just not emotionally.
He says that last bit as he looks at Warfridge and Snaptooth, then as he looks up at the crew he spies a ladder going up to the stairs that's situated in such a way that it can't be easily seen from the stairs. He motions to the crew at the ladder, and they soon find the ladder and begin going down it.
Snaptooth was taken aback by the captain's anger.
Snaptooth: B-but Captain, the streets were less straightforward then the piece of paper! You've got to believe your second mate!
Captain Warfridge: Bah! I know that this is unfamiliar territory but there's no excuse for this! Because your mistake has lead to members of your own crew getting hurt, I HEREBY DEMOTE YOU!
The League of Heroes
"Why are they talking like that...?" Autumn couldn't help but note the odd accents. She recognized the language. The Tongue of Romance was taught to her as well as every other child in Foxfell. It's something of the primary language, even if But the accents she didn't really get...
"Uhh... I don't really know what they have at this restaurant. Sorry."
I'm Huney B now. Okay?
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
Road to Eluant Mountains
*Stellan's taunt causes Sarah's fur to stand on end, even though she can't see or hear the trio. Perhaps a sort of "suggestion" from their recent encounter, Sarah nonetheless remarks* I guess it couldn't hurt to clear a little more distance before camping.
Chez Arcanin-Ami
*the sisters are also at the restaurant, but have been keeping to themselves for some time. They hear the crash but opt not to investigate, instead ordering some fancy French dish*
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus.
Former Human
I decide to wait outside of Chez Arcanin-Ami, or, that's what I believe it's called...
“How long has it been? 23 days?”(Apparently, there are some sort of team, mercenaries perhaps? I was about to says something else until the Tsareena responded to the captain.) Pardon me for my unfamiliarity, but don't you think it might be a little harsh for a mistake he made? (Granted, that Feraligatr doesn't exactly strike me as respectable considering his appearance, but I could be wrong.)
"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
Chez Arcanin-Ami
Salty starts eating the Fougasse, as they hear the commotion going on.
"Uh, guess I'll go check it out, mateys, come back for me food in a bit."
They tear off a bit of their food and head over to see what the commotion is.
edited 8th Feb '18 12:21:18 PM 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
Arcanín < > Party
Unfamiliar? Why, we haven't been in business for like one, my friend. As for food, we do have simpler orders like Spaghetti, unless you have better tastes.
(Arcanín mentions to Autumn as I meanwhile dig into my pie.)
Uh...whatever it is they didn't seem so happy with someone else..
(Meanwhile, another server comes back with Grigori's meal.)
edited 8th Feb '18 6:45:38 AM by Team42Larson
Tell....everyone....
Dusty the Mighty
Restaurant
(After Salty leaves, Benji's curiosity gets too great.) Okay, fellas, I just hafta see what's goin' on out there now, just sayin'. Please excuse me.
You all be careful out there. (Dinah tells Benji as he gets up and heads out the door. The rest of us then continue eating.)
(Outside, Benji finds Grigori, Salty, and the Tsareena facing a bunch of ragtag pirate looking fellows. Upon seeing them, he very nearly turns into all of them at once until he settles for just copying the form of one of them. (Snaptooth, incidentally.))
"Hey, gimme a minute to get to know everyone, 'kay, Brainy?" "Of course, but please allow me to get a word in, too, bzz."
Warfridge briefly turned his attention to the Tsareena, still keeping an eye on Snaptooth.
Captain Warfridge: Well I'm sorry miss, but when said mistake has people getting hurt in the process I have to put my foot down for bad leadership!
Snaptooth was stunned by Warfridge's declaration, his jaw dropping. He then notices Benji and growls at bit as he scowls, thinking Benji was mocking him. He looks back at Warfridge, still agape at all this.
Snaptooth: D-demoted!? ''M-me!?
Captain Warfridge: That's right! Wintertusk, his scales please!
Wintertusk understood and used Hydro Pump on Snaptooth's back scales, washing away the silver paint from them, revealing the naturally brown scales underneath.
The League of Heroes
Dusty the Mighty
Outside the restaurant
Wait, ya mean you aren't this color naturally? (Snaptooth!Benji says after Warfridge sprays the real Snaptooth, looking at himself.) Coulda had me fooled, just sayin'.
(Benji continues to be unaware that Snaptooth may be taking these innocent comments and gestures as insults.)
edited 8th Feb '18 12:04:41 PM by kablammin45
"Hey, gimme a minute to get to know everyone, 'kay, Brainy?" "Of course, but please allow me to get a word in, too, bzz."(I gauged the distance from the platform from where they fell to the ground. It's not likely that they would have died, but I'm not sure if they would have come out without a trip to the hospital either. I responded to the Feraligatr with some sort of innocence.) Maybe leadership isn't cutting out for you. I mean, there's always other jobs.
(When I said that, I felt a jab on my undamaged wing. I looked to see the Tsareena with a disapproving glare on not only me, but the Feralig-oh, wait it's Benji. She explained ourselves to the crew.) My apologies, but these people must not understand the gravity of this situation, (She looked at us.) do you? (Glad she caught that slip up before we did.) Nope.
"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
Snaptooth roared in rage, the paint still dripping off his body like he showered in silver blood.
Captain Warfridge: You may have been under my wing for years, but I not make compromises for that. May you remember this as a lesson to better yourself.
The rest of the crew had just reached the ground level when Warfridge turns to them, motioning to one of them. A Kingler with three wooden peg legs and wearing what seems to be fingerless gloves (if said gloves were made for claws) steps forward.
Revaige: Yes Captain?
Captain Warfridge: Revaige, I know that you've been working hard and I have a good feeling about you, so as of now you're the new second mate!
The Kingler beamed.
Revaige: Thanks! I'll do my best, Captain!
Snaptooth looked like his eyes popped out of his head upon hearing this. He said nothing, clenching his fists in anger.
Jack was the last crew member to reach the ground. He looked at his angry superiors, then at the Decidueye, Tsareena, Skuntank, and what is most likely a Ditto going by that transformation who have gathered at the scene.
The League of Heroes
Dusty the Mighty
Outside the restaurant
(Benji looks embarrassed.) Heh heh, there I go again, not readin' situations again...sorry 'bout your demotion, kid. ( He says to Snaptooth.)
"Hey, gimme a minute to get to know everyone, 'kay, Brainy?" "Of course, but please allow me to get a word in, too, bzz."
Outside the Restaurant
Salty isn't sure how to appropriately respond to this, so just looks at the situation with an unsure expression.
"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every
Snaptooth was beside himself, grinding his teeth.
Snaptooth (Inner Thoughts): Unbelievable... One measly slip-up and I'm demoted... WHY!? Years of hard-working service and he couldn't even bend the rules for a veteran sailor like me!? He knew that I was a valuable member and he still demoted me...
Jack decides to speak up.
Jack: Uh, Captain? I've cleaned the ship like you asked.
Warfridge turns at his new recruit, calming down as he does so.
Captain Warfridge: You've been working hard too, haven't ya Jack? I'll tell ya what, when I go back to the ship after we check in at the inn to see for myself, I'll give you a promotion if you have indeed done a good job.
Snaptooth grumbles to himself, turning away from the others.
Snaptooth (Inner Thoughts): Hmph, it's outright traitorous that he's giving a promotion to some worthless runt that he just hired right after he demoted a prize like me....
He pauses, an evil grin forming as an idea pops into his head.
Snaptooth (Inner Thoughts): Traitorous....heh heh heh oh yes, that word sounds nice right now... The Captain may have hired me all those years ago, but he hasn't hired my loyalty!
The League of Heroes
We dare you to say his name
Marlon > Benji
(Without realizing it I already ate through half of my pie while continuing to listen to the outside commotion. Wanting to know a bit more as to what is even going on I attempt to bounce a Ping off of Benji:)
What's going on out there?
Stellan > Delara, Sammy
See, I knew my taunt would work...this'll be cakewalk.
(Stellan scoffs.)
edited 8th Feb '18 2:18:26 PM by Team42Larson
Tell....everyone....(I responded to the captain.) I hate to cut this little meeting short, but we've got a meal to eat. If you're looking for a place to stay, an inn should be down the street. And don't worry, it'll be on terra firma. (I moved back into the restaurant for my food.)
(The Tsareena, knowing she has better things to do now, namely getting herself something to eat, also went back.) "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
Dusty the Mighty
Outside the restaurant
(Benji is standing out there looking on when he gets a ping from Marlon. He is about to ping back when Grigori (and the Tsareena) head back inside. Benji shrugs and goes inside himself, but not before switching to a different Feraligatr form (this one being a normally colored female Feraligatr form that he remembered taking back in Silversand briefly) and sitting back down beside Dinah.)
Umm...you are Benji, right? (Dinah asks.)
Oh yeah! It's me! (Benji nods.)
What happened out there? (I ask. My curiosity has been killing me.)
Oh, that guy Jack was out there. (Benji explains.) He and some of his friends broke something out there and he took the place of one of his pirate friends as second mate.
Jack? I remember him! I got that hat from him! (Lucy says with her mouth full, reaching into Benji and Dinah's satchel and pulling out the hat Jack gave her.)
Oookay? (I say, beyond confused.)
Huh, can't say I'm surprised dat dat's what he's been up to. (Marsha comments.)
edited 8th Feb '18 3:37:00 PM by kablammin45
"Hey, gimme a minute to get to know everyone, 'kay, Brainy?" "Of course, but please allow me to get a word in, too, bzz."
Warfridge, having put his anger at rest, finds the piece of paper with the inn directions on it that was knocked loose from the fall and picks it up.
Captain Warfridge: Now then, I'm leading the way this time. C'mon crew, let's go to the inn.
Warfridge begins heading in the correct way to the inn, the crew following behind.
The League of Heroes
At the heart of the world...
Chez Arcanin-Ami
[Having heard the noise, I found it best to let the others investigate this...it didn't really seem to have much of an effect on us, I'd think. I just continue eating my meal, content and satisfied where I am.]
[...then Benji comes back and informs us just what is going on out there. I sigh bitterly, tugging Jack's hat down as Lucy holds it in the air.] "This is the second goddamn time he's done this," [I say whilst shaking my head. I'd rather he stop vamoosing every two goddamn steps he takes with us, but hey, he's a free spirit. Well, so am I, but that doesn't mean I just go lolly-gagging about with no abandon...how fucking irresponsible.]
Road to Treasure
Delara doesn't say a word at Stellan's taunting, but she does furrow her brow.
"Uhh… spaghetti, I guess…?"
If I don't clash, I don't change. The world ends at my borders, and the best moments slip away.