A certain Zoroark merchant is about hawking her wares. She hasn't set down a proper stall, and again people seem to ignore her as she wanders through the streets. In between shouts to promote her products, she hums this
to herself.
Treasure
(Cam takes a peek out of the door while waiting for everyone to get moving out of the restaurant. The first thing she sees is another Zoroark passing by, hawking her products, among all of the other Pokémon. Cam also sees a small Skitty come out from behind a nearby building corner and begin following the Zoroark. The Skitty seems interested in the end of the Zoroark's mane and looks ready to pounce at it.)
Hey, um, ma'am...? (Cam waves at the Zoroark.)
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."Treasure
Well, um... (Cam says, looking back at the Skitty as they begin creeping up to the end of the Zoroark's mane again. She looks down at the jewelry, scarfs, and other sorts of accessories that the Zoroark has.) Like, you've got some cool stuff here...
(Before the Skitty pounces at the Zoroark's mane again, a colorful-looking scarf visible among the Zoroark's wares catches her eye. She stares at both it and the Zoroark's mane for a moment before suddenly jumping up at the scarf in an attempt to pull it out and onto the ground.)
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."Treasure
(The Skitty lands in the Zoroark's claws and continues reaching for the scarf.) It's warm and comfy! I wanna just roll up in it and go to sleep...! (She says.)
(Cam chuckles at the Skitty as she looks at a small bracelet with charms that resemble Water Stones.)
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
Narcia, Chez Schrodinger —> Zoroark Stand
*after being in a daze for what seems like days (but actually is mere minutes) Sarah stumbles out of the restaurant, thinking to herself* (Must be malnourished or something...) *before catching the Zoroark and Cam's conversation. She listens for a bit...interested, feeling a definite case of deja vu but unable to pin it down. After a bit of not feeling up to contribute anything, she says* That's...strangely adorable... *looking upon the scene still from a human lens. A bit disappointed that everything's officially out of her price range, she gazes at gems with a child-like curiosity...or that of a scrub who knows nothing about the games*
That's some pretty exotic jewelry... *she says, again from her perspective*
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus.Treasure
Oh, just seeing what's going on with this Zoroark merchant, HB. (Cam tells HB as she walks up.)
(The Skitty looks up sadly at the scarf after being set down.)
(Cam can't help but feel sorry for the little Skitty. She looks down at the bracelet she is still holding and sets it back down. She looks up at the Zoroark.) Hey, like, how much is that scarf, anyway? Think I might through that kid a bone.
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."Treasure
(Cam looks through her funds. She's down to about 4700 Poké. " Well...we're gonna be rich later anyway, aren't we?" She thinks to herself. She hands 2500 Poké to the Zoroark. She also fails to notice the Scizor.)
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
Accessory Stand, Narcia
*with the reality of being unable to really shop here herself, Sarah's eyes wander a bit while the others haggle with the Zoroark. Sarah manages to lock eyes briefly with the Scizor, then look away...then lock eyes again, narrowing them in suspicion*
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus.Main Group
After a duration of travel, Ludovic leads the group to a more relaxed residential area of Foxfell, with citizens milling about and giving the occasional sideways glance at the convoy being lead by a palace guard. Eventually, after coming to a stop in front of a simple but rather empty cafe with seating sprawling almost into the street, he swiftly turns to face the party and speaks with a measured, somewhat quiet tone.
As you can probably tell by now, we're not going right to where we suspect she is quite yet. Given her use of... alarmingly apt illusions it's only reasonable to assume that anywhere she can mess with us she knows what we're saying. Suffice it to say that our initial plans in the meeting are likely already leaked, after that incident with the princess. That is why we are here, instead of off on the hunt. Take some time to eat, and organize your thoughts. You'll have a chance to face her soon enough.
With that said, the guard turns to a nearby table and takes a seat, picking up one of the menus placed in front of every chair and looking through it. Inside the cafe itself is a Stoutland who has been watching the rest of the party intently, though he seems to recognize Ludovic.
Mila takes this opportunity to sit down and look over the menu, feeling just as hungry as she is in over her head. She'd barely had a chance to eat before they had to get going, and she imagines Niles feels the same way. Scanning it over quickly, she sees a list of several tartines, croissants, and baguettes, as well as a mention of coffee, which crosses her mind as strange for a split second. The fare is fairly limited, but it seems standard for what she'd expect out of a bakery or cafe even back in the human world.
I need to update these things more often
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
Narcia, Accessory Stand
*with a one-eyed squint of confusion, Sarah replies* Heeeeey...... *before asking bluntly* ...do you know us or something?
Foxfell, Restaurant
*the sisters pull up to a table and order [food]*
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus.Castle
(I sit down at the nearest table. Hoo boy, with everything going on right this minute, I'm not sure I can actually concentrate on eating right now. I look over to Marlon, Marsha, and Delilah and invite them to sit down by me and begin looking at the menu.)
Dang... (Marsha says, pretty much collapsing into her seat.) What a mess we're all in now, huh...?
I'm open to any ideas. (Delilah says.) I've never had to do anything like this before.
(Lucy makes sure to save seats for her group members (Eliot, PJ, and Jack) as she takes her own seat and begins thumbing through her own menu.) Wonder what I should get this time...
Treasure
(Cam is distracted by the Zoroark buying the scarf for the Skitty and fails to notice the Scizor immediately.)
On the sea somewhere
(On the cursed mons' small sailboat, Maran (currently in his female form thanks to getting splashed with a spilled drink) is below deck looking over their map in order to make sure they're going in the right direction as they sail towards Danjor Island.)
'Hoy, Maran, could ye give me a hand if ye please? (Maran hears Rich call him from the back of the boat above deck.)
Okay, bzz, be right there! (Maran says. He leaves the map and begins heading up above deck. He begins heading to the back of the boat when-)
Maran? Could ye help me out here? (Maran hears Rich's voice from the front of the boat.)
Bzz? (Maran lets out a confused buzz and looks to the front of the boat. He could have sworn that he heard Rich from the back of the boat.)
Hello? Maran? Do ye respond to another name in yer other form or somethin'? I need ye! (Rich calls again from the back of the boat.)
(Maran begins slowly heading to the back of the boat when he hears Rich from the front of the boat again.) Day's not gettin' any younger, Maran, could ye git over here?
(Maran looks back and forth and guesses that Rich must have turned Cortez or Sunny into one of his doubles.) Erm, bzz, which one needs me more...? (Maran stammers.)
I do, Mar- AH CHOO! (The Rich at the front suddenly sneezes...in Sunny's voice.)
(Maran flies up to the front of the boat and finds Sunny hiding in a barrel. Sunny looks up and grins.) Hello, my love. Zat was me! I can now speak in Monsieur Richard's voice almost flawlessly!
Oh, bzz-z-z-z-z, you really got me! (Maran laughs, lifting Sunny out of the barrel.) I thought he had turned you or Cortez into his double.
(Rich comes up behind them, laughing.) Ar-ar-ar, yer girlfriend's really learnin', Maran.
Yeah, I guess she is! Bzz! (Maran says.)
Oui! (Sunny says.) Perhaps if I fully gain control, I-...
(Sunny trails off before she finishes her sentence. She very nearly said that maybe she wouldn't have to get her curse lifted if she learned how to use it. She feels that it isn't an appropriate thing to say in front of everyone else (who surely still want their curses to be lifted).)
...I will be able to mimic all of you by ze day's end! (Sunny finishes her sentence completely differently.)
I bet! Just keep practicing! Bzz! (Maran says.)
(Sunny nods, an empty smile on her face.)
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."Main Group
Oh, oh shit. This lady and her ability to know what we say just reminds me of wiretappings...or even the time I learned about the Waco Massacre in history class. I follow and plunk down near Goobert and co.
Gonna have to keep up mental sharpness somehow with this. And if I need to...
I glance down at my Galladeite necklace and thumb through a menu as I sit there.
June 27thDieter gets a cinnamon roll, now that they're in a bakery.
"Hm... you think I'll have time to send some quick letters?"
Hellbender raises an eyebrow at the Scizor, but says nothing.
"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also EveryRestaurant
(I note what Marlon says and look on as he fiddles with his Galladeite. I look down at my own Mega Stone. Is it going to have to come down to this? Mega Evolving? I mean, I've been looking forward to doing so ever since I realized that I could Mega Evolve here. Gosh, that has to feel great...)
(Delilah looks worriedly at me.) Careful, Goobert. Remember what Benji told you and what we learned from that Ampharos.
(Whew, thank goodness she reminded me of all that. I nod at Delilah and go back to my menu. I decide to order Poffins or all four of us.)
I dunno. I think so? (Marsha tells Dieter.)
Treasure
Thanks! (Cam says to the Zoroark. She takes the scarf and rolls it out to look at it. It's covered in bright pink, red, and yellow, like a sunset. She presents the scarf to the Skitty.) Here ya go!
Yay! (The Skitty says. She immediately takes the scarf and rolls up in it, ending up looking like a small purritoburrito.) Thank you!
Any time! (Cam says to the Skitty. She then turns to see the Scizor who just showed up.) Huh? Who are you?
edited 13th Mar '18 7:09:18 PM by kablammin45
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."Main Group
Noriaki takes a seat close to Dieter and orders a croissant with tea.
"I suppose maybe, it would do good to keep us busy for now", he said in response to his partner's inquiry.
Narcia
"Is this your first time selling goods in Narcia?", the Scizor inquires before he is asked who he is, "Who I am is irrelevant, but I suppose it would be easier to communicate if my name was known. It's Perceval."

You should have seen it for yourself. Wouldn't be surprised if it just fell apart in.. oh, a few weeks to a month after that. Assuming an heir doesn't take his place or if they underperform. (Maybe I was being harsh on the place. I mean, I got a semi-decent connection with Blue Cross, but then again, Thunder Cunt's the lead investigator, so that kinda offsets it. Oh well, no use at picking at scabs.)
"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