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Daydre That's just how it is on this bitch of an earth from in my house Since: Jun, 2014 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
That's just how it is on this bitch of an earth
#37301: Jul 30th 2018 at 7:28:54 PM

Dorian's Office-> Outside

Dana makes her way outside one way or another. She doesn't seem too injured, but the battle seems to have reopened a couple of her older injuries.

"Oog, I'm gonna need a nap after this..."

we will survive.
Konkfan7 Konknitive Dissonance from Roselle Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Konknitive Dissonance
#37302: Jul 30th 2018 at 7:51:32 PM

[Narcia]

The groups converge back together just outside the office building.

Achilles responds to Arsene, "Well... I actually have someone taking care of that"

Further to the very other side of the city, Dorian and Hector are collapsed on the ground, severely injured from the blow Achilles delivered.

Hector is completely unconscious, but Dorian somehow is not and simply stares at the sky in defeat.

A Nidoking with a cap is suddenly looking over him.

"Looks like your luck ran out, you bastard", the Nidoking said, "Remember me, the chief of the law enforcement guild that you so kindly cut off funding to and bribed several members away from?"

Dorian just wheezed in response as if to say "Oh shit."

"We're taking you in", the chief said, lifting the injured Lickitung by the arm as a Nidorino came to assist him.

A bunch of Spinaraks formed a stretcher out of webbing to carry off the unconscious Heracross.

They eventually come in sight of the group.


[L'Arachel's Manor]

Montresor looks up to Nyquil and tells him, "Ah, one of our lady's associates just fell to the group opposing us. Welcome back, by the way."

"   Ah, welcome back Niles!   ", said L'Arachel, clasping her hands together, "   Yes, there was a bit of a disappointment though, but he filled his role and provided good entertainment anyway... But you on the other hand, were rather impressive today. I see you have some injuries from your scuffle today, though. How much attention would you say that they need?   "

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#37303: Jul 30th 2018 at 7:58:47 PM

Narcia (Returning to main group)

( As we finally rejoin the rest of the group, I can't help but notice that the authorities seem to be carting Dorian off. A fitting punishment, if you ask me. I can only hope that things begin to improve here from here onward with Dorian behind bars.)

( I turn back to everyone and let out a small exhausted wheeze.) I can't believe we just did that...are you all alright? ( I ask the others outside.)

"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
shrubBird Shapeless wisp of wind from the depths of hell. Since: Sep, 2016 Relationship Status: She's holding a very large knife
Shapeless wisp of wind
#37304: Jul 30th 2018 at 8:07:04 PM

   "Oh, these? Half of the damage was from self-damaging moves. Those worms could barely scratch me individually. Even all together, it doesn't stack up to much."    I say with a smug smirk on my face. The excess confidence fades away as I begin to talk frank.    "In all honesty, though, I'd still prefer to be back in top shape ASAP. Fortunately, this is nothing a quick fix won't undo."   

If I don't clash, I don't change. The world ends at my borders, and the best moments slip away.
Team42Larson Back in style from APXGP Paddock Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
Back in style
#37305: Jul 31st 2018 at 3:22:44 AM

Street Brawl, yo

Ugh, we're fine, Bookworm...Hector was a freakin' tank!

I look over towards the cops that just arrested Dorian. They seem to be heading over towards us.

Seems you have a history with this man.

Edited by Team42Larson on Jul 31st 2018 at 10:39:18 AM

June 27th
BlackMageAnolis At the heart of the world... from about three miles away from you. Since: Jul, 2013 Relationship Status: Dancing with myself
At the heart of the world...
#37306: Jul 31st 2018 at 6:10:02 AM

Narcia, After the Ordeal

[Is that...holy shit, it's Hector. I chuckle a little; Achilles was kinda right, he only really had shock absorption...if only we got the memo earlier on that.]

[Not gonna lie, I was kinda fearing for Achilles there. Considering how useless we were against Hector (like seriously, did I even make a mark on him?), it's plenty of reason to start thinking he'd try and start dropping us, starting with his old friend and rival. Cuz baggage and all.]

[I rub my stomach, still flared up in pain from where Hector rammed his fist into me.] "Well," [Woodruff asks Achilles from behind me,] "what now?"

"Y-yea, I just...a'get we're tryin'a draw out L'arachel here, but besides your, uhh...well-reasoned debate there, and the ousting of some power-hungry...hmm..." "Answer your own question?" "Not satisfyingly..."


Blissparce, At the Inn

Taylor B's eyes go a little wide when Sunny's voice changes spontaneously like that, but he chalks it up to the nature of her curse. "A-alright..." He seems to believe Sunny, but just in case...

"And Cortez—" He gestures to the Tyrunt. "Th-this is accurate, y-yes? There's n-nowhere else that S-Sunny went?"


Blissparce, Edge of Town

"Oh, yea, don't touch the body. We don't wantcha arrested for tampering with evidence, now do we?"

Taylor starts peeling away the branches of the bush where the body was found, trying to see if there's any samples that could've reasonably come from another Pokémon.

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#37307: Jul 31st 2018 at 6:46:46 AM

Narcia

( I'm guessing that this Hector person must have been the one who got thrown through the building...wait, from all the way over HERE? Whatever hit him must have been some attack. Well, anyway, it's good that no one seems to be critically injured. Wait, I haven't even looked at myself to make sure I'M okay. Checking myself, though, I don't appear to be in incredibly bad shape, even though my stomach hurts somewhat from...whatever that attack was that Dorian made.)

( Looking back up, I notice Eliot and Woodruff looking a bit exhausted.) Does anyone have any Berries for everyone who is hurt?



Blissparce (Inn)

Well, I was in my inn room for some of the time we were lookin'. (Cortez says.) But yeah, we didn't go far from the inn.

(Sunny looks a bit nervous.)


Blissparce (Crime Scene)

(Mia manages to get enough gumption to try to look at Harvey's body again along with Taylor A. Oof, it's really disgusting to look at...)

(When she does, though, she seems to notice that the gashes on him seem to be...a bit dirty? Like a Ground-type move of some sort had created them? Unless, of course, it's just dirty around him or something. There also seems to be an odd scrubbing of some sort on the ground.)

Uh...there seems to be a bit of dirt on those gashes. (Mia points out.) And a gash on the ground?

"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
Team42Larson Back in style from APXGP Paddock Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
Back in style
#37308: Jul 31st 2018 at 9:08:15 AM

Junior Detectives, yo

A gash on the ground...?

Tiff waddles over toward where her sister found this and sure enough....there is. Tiff makes a point.

Well, if this is here on the ground, do you think that the killer injured themselves while trying to get away?

June 27th
chianticat10 Former Human from Leaving Foxfell Since: Jun, 2015 Relationship Status: The Skitty to my Wailord
Former Human
#37309: Jul 31st 2018 at 9:13:10 AM

I float over towards Marsha. “W-what’s going on?”

“How long has it been? 23 days?”
Ore-O Unbroken Bond from Alrest (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#37310: Jul 31st 2018 at 1:53:15 PM

Narcia

(As the defeated Lickitung comes into view I approached the Nidoking carrying him with the Watchog in tow.) Got another one. (I looked at Dorian with a rather smug look on my face.) I believe that was the justice you asked for.

(Eliza couldn't help but think out loud.) I wonder what could possibly cause that. (Either way, it's a victory for almost everyone involved. Yet, it's obvious that there's much more where that came from. Whatever it is, she's ready for it, she thought.)

(Arsene looked with the slightest bit of satisfaction on as he saw what appears to be a suited Lickitung being carried away. Sure, he didn't do much, but he didn't need to. He had a job and he did it 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
CorvusAtrox from the Dueling Arena Since: Jun, 2014 Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
#37311: Jul 31st 2018 at 1:54:43 PM

Narcia

Zeb just watches as Hector goes down, unsure what to say, then Dinah says a familiar word and he pulls out a basket of his produce.

"Berries, y'say?"

"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every
Cabe_Bedlam Mila from the land of twilight, under the moon. Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: Gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
Mila
#37312: Jul 31st 2018 at 2:15:48 PM

Narcia

Watching the combat, even though she's happy to see Achilles the victor, the first thing that shoots across Mila's mind before she re approaches the group is oh god please tell me he's not dead. She can't help but be afraid, as that injury would only serve to highlight what level of danger is before them, even if it is towards someone trying to hurt them. As it stands, she can't help but feel relieved to see that they're both still breathing once she'd reached them, though this brings with it a burning feeling of shame as she realizes that others might have picked up on her expressions.

"I, uh... what do we do now? What did we learn from this?"

I need to update these things more often
Konkfan7 Konknitive Dissonance from Roselle Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Konknitive Dissonance
#37313: Jul 31st 2018 at 2:24:20 PM

[Narcia]

Achilles looks back to Woodruff and Eliot, also acknowledging Mila, before responding, "Now we should just be in the recovery process from this, but this will bear the fruit soon enough, don't worry."

Noriaki approaches Eliot and Woodruff as well to add in, "What we have done here was essentially undo L'Arachel's own handiwork. That alone should be enough to provoke her in to taking action sooner, and especially provoke the likes of Montresor to issuing a challenge to us alone."

Mila should in fact be able to see that Hector is only unconscious.

The Nidoking officer responds to Grigori, "Yeah, I was supposed to be the chief of the law enforcement guild around these parts, but Dorian here cut off funding to us and conveniently advertised having openings that a lot of my men took and became his lackeys."

Dorian just growled at Grigori's smug grin, but he suddenly looks up as he notices something in the distance.

There is a... Lickilicky in a fancy purple outfit being carried down to the area everyone is in by a flock of Pelippers and Taillows. His arms are spread out wide with the palms of his hands facing skyward, as is his face.

"Arcsdammit it's Dad.", the Lickitung muttered.


[L'Arachel's Manor]

"   Well then...   ", said L'Arachel, making a simple gesture as a few Combee came and used honey they produced right there and then as a regenerative substance.

She seems like she's about to say something, but she takes sudden note of someone approaching Dorian, who she is observing with the crystal ball.

Edited by Konkfan7 on Jul 31st 2018 at 5:28:17 AM

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#37314: Jul 31st 2018 at 2:39:31 PM

Narcia

( Oh, thank goodness...) Thank you, Zeb. ( I say. I take one for myself and begin handing a few more to the others. I go to Marlon and Marsha first when I notice a Lickilicky in a fancy purple suit entering.)

Oh no, please tell me we aren't going to have to fight him, too... ( I say nervously, not wanting us to have to fight again already.)



Blissparce (Crime Scene)

I dunno, sis. (Mia says, shrugging with two of her arms. She looks over to Taylor A.) What do you think?

Edited by kablammin45 on Jul 31st 2018 at 5:41:31 AM

"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
Team42Larson Back in style from APXGP Paddock Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
Back in style
#37315: Jul 31st 2018 at 2:48:35 PM

Post-Brawl

What did we learn? Simple, this shit isn't easy.

We move to grab the berries when another fancy-looking mon of the same evolutionary line as Dorian...his father, perhaps?

Uh..who is that?

June 27th
shrubBird Shapeless wisp of wind from the depths of hell. Since: Sep, 2016 Relationship Status: She's holding a very large knife
Shapeless wisp of wind
#37316: Jul 31st 2018 at 2:56:52 PM

I sigh as the Combees give me some healing.    Ahh, that's better… Anyways, looks my job's done for today. See you all tomorrow!"    I wave and begin to walk off.

If I don't clash, I don't change. The world ends at my borders, and the best moments slip away.
Ore-O Unbroken Bond from Alrest (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#37317: Jul 31st 2018 at 3:09:08 PM

Narcia

(I looked to see a Lickilicky approaching, Dorian's old man apparently. I walked away to let the two sort it out, but not before handing the Watchog to the cops.)

(Eliza spoke to the Raichu.) I suppose that we learned that gluttony like this gets you nowhere. (At least this will help her get an idea of what to do when the time comes. But that's for another day. Right now, recovery is top priority.)

"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
Cabe_Bedlam Mila from the land of twilight, under the moon. Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: Gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
Mila
#37318: Jul 31st 2018 at 3:23:33 PM

Narcia

For all that the others have mentioned, Mila can't help but feel like none of it is substantive, but there's nothing for her to gain by challenging it now. Maybe they are right, though, and she's just not seeing the full picture. Still, she doesn't feel good just standing there and watching the unconscious bodies. Maybe it's the remnants of Agility coursing through her body, but she feels like she needs to be doing something right now, even if she has no idea what.

"So, do we go back to Holstown? I don't exactly think that we're the best suited group to figuring out the future of this place. Last time we got involved with politics..."

I need to update these things more often
Daydre That's just how it is on this bitch of an earth from in my house Since: Jun, 2014 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
That's just how it is on this bitch of an earth
#37319: Jul 31st 2018 at 3:41:02 PM

Narcia

Oh god, please don't tell me that guy's here to do.. something.. Dana groans inwardly as she sees the Lickilicky being airlifted in.

Mila's question grabs her attention, and she turns to the Raichu. "Shouldn't we stay for a little to get whatever info about L'Arachel that we can? I'd kind of like to know as much as I can before we start looking for Niles..."

we will survive.
Konkfan7 Konknitive Dissonance from Roselle Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Konknitive Dissonance
#37320: Jul 31st 2018 at 4:00:59 PM

[Narcia]

"Yes, I do indeed believe we should be heading back to Holstown soon", said Noriaki, "We all need to regroup and respite for a bit, we can return to the prison here to interrogate those defeated later."

"Yeah, I'm pretty roughed up, as soon as I get back I may just crash at the clinic", said Achilles.

"Although Dana's idea does sound more beneficiary", Noriaki adds, "Perhaps some of us should remain here while the most exhausted can simply go back."

Their attention was turned to the approaching Lickilicky.

Soten seemed wide-eyed as he said, "Th-That's Narcian, the actual mayor of this city and it's founder. I know he went missing, but I didn't think we'd see him today."

Narcian landed as his flock flew off, approaching Dorian.

"Oh, my dear son", he said in a posh and somewhat old-sounding voice, "Look what has become of you, having wanted to preen his feathers in gold and not realizing that it makes the down too heavy for graceful flight."

Dorian just growled, "For the love of Arceus, Dad, quit it with your damn bird metaphors. It hasn't even been a minute and I'm already sick of you again."

Narcian seemed a bit taken aback, but he spoke again, more eloquently, "Well... I know I may not be the sharpest feather on the Skarmory's crest, but I do know that it is indirectly... My own fault that my son became essentially a mobster and turned my image of a beautiful city in to a rather uncouth pit of selfishness. I... Should have been a better father to you, and although you are the one being hauled to prison... I do believe I am the one having committed the larger crime here, and I will have to ask for your forgiveness."

Dorian still had a mostly staid expression, but watchful eyes may be able to detect a hint of gratitude and serenity in his face.

Narcian came closer and used one arm to hug his son before backing away, saying, "Perhaps once you've served your time, we could go together to that restaurant you always loved."

Showing a rare moment of sentimentality but immediately putting his sour facade back up, Dorian shook his head and chuckled, "Whatever old man... You're probably going to forget long by that time, knowing you."

"Well", the Lickilicky said, "For you I will at least try to not let myself forget."

The officers brought Dorian, Hector, and several of his men out of sight towards the jailhouse that previously saw little activity.

"As for myself", Narcian said, adjusting his shirt, "I will go ahead and reclaim this city and see what damages I can undo... I can never bring back the unique beauty that each of those poor villages that once stood here offer, but maybe I can see about making what is here now more accessible to them, hopefully."


[L'Arachel's Manor]

Having watched Narcian and Dorian reunite, L'Arachel seems very surprised and... Somewhat emotional?

"   So that sad fat sack of greed and gluttony even managed to be able to connect with his father like that... His father showed him that tenderness and even acknowledged what he had done wrong....   ", she breathed out heavily, "   ... Give me a moment, gentlemen.   "

L'Arachel gets up from her seat, deactivates the crystal ball, and leaves the room, shutting the door behind her.

Montresor looks hesitant. As he begins to hear the sound of L'Arachel throwing things(?) in the other room, the Noctowl begins to move as if to go try and comfort her, but Notte darts to place himself as a barrier and shakes his head at him.

Montresor sighs.

"Ah well... I despise leaving her alone when she is clearly in anguish, but at this intensity it would be more ruinous for me to disrupt her solitude."

Edited by Konkfan7 on Jul 31st 2018 at 7:03:45 AM

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#37321: Jul 31st 2018 at 4:12:59 PM

Narcia

( Well, that's a relief. I was nervous that Dorian's father was going to be every bit as nasty as his son. I'm glad he seems to be a fine fellow...and even Dorian seems to still have some respect for him despite how nasty of a person he is...)

( And some of us are going back to Holstown, now?) If it's alright with you all, may I be among those going back to Holstown? I think need some time to really diffuse after all of this...

"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
shrubBird Shapeless wisp of wind from the depths of hell. Since: Sep, 2016 Relationship Status: She's holding a very large knife
Shapeless wisp of wind
#37322: Jul 31st 2018 at 4:20:41 PM

   "Bajeezus… what crawled up her ass and died?"   

If I don't clash, I don't change. The world ends at my borders, and the best moments slip away.
Team42Larson Back in style from APXGP Paddock Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
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#37323: Jul 31st 2018 at 4:23:36 PM

Post-Brawl

Marsha finally takes some time to talk with Wrench.

Welp...we got in da middle of anotha fight.

Nori mentions possibly interrogating...lets do it.

I can help head a group of those who want to interrogate

June 27th
Ore-O Unbroken Bond from Alrest (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#37324: Jul 31st 2018 at 5:18:19 PM

Narcia

(I responded to Nori when he mentioned interrogation.) Hopefully that won't be too hard. (If they were smart, they wouldn't lie to us. But we shouldn't get ahead of ourselves. I looked back at Eliza and noticed how we both almost seemed to fight in sync near the end. I flash a smile at her, the same one I had in my dream. Afterwards, I shifted back to the rest of the group, with my expression reverting to a stoic one.) I'll help with the interrogation.

(Eliza noticed the smile and thought to herself. It's obvious that he loves me and wants to protect me. Yet I just don't completely trust him given what he did yesterday. But I can't just tell him yet. There's no telling what would happen. Maybe after all is said and done, I could give him a chance. But for now, I just have to wait and see. She spoke to the group.) I'm heading for Holstown. I could use a little breather.

(Arsene looked on and replied.) I'll follow her. (This will be one hell of a story to tell back at the bunker. Assuming if either of us survive of course, but who said our jobs were always safe? Arsene looked at me as I smiled and sighed inwardly. Kids these days...)

"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
Konkfan7 Konknitive Dissonance from Roselle Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Konknitive Dissonance
#37325: Jul 31st 2018 at 5:22:15 PM

[Narcia]

"Yeah, I'll lead whoever needs rest back", said Achilles, beginning the trip already. Nephenee helps Minato up and the two of them follow.

Soten seems intent on staying by Noriaki for now.

"And it is for the best I remain for interrogation, given my... Knowledge on what we are dealing with", said Noriaki, "The prison seems to be southwest of here...?"

"Indeed it is", said Narcian, "You can go ahead there and do what you need to. I would love to offer you all a banquet for you actions... But I see you have more pressing matters to deal with. Besides, my city is... In a bit of an odd state right now, sorry. All I can offer you now is my gratitude."

With that, Narcian turned and walked away.

"Alright then", said Noriaki, adjusting his feather fringe and beginning to head to the prison.


[L'Arachel's Manor]

"Our Lady has a rather...", Montresor began, hesitating on his words a bit, "... Negative memory association regarding her relationship with her parents. It seems that seeing that sad excuse for a "King" who was spellbound by us share such a genuine moment with his father invoked a sort of... Reaction from her."

Montresor looks rather... Sad, just describing and imagining what his mistress goes through mentally.

"It seems it will be some time before she is ready for someone to comfort her", Notte explained, still stiff and proper as ever, "Perhaps you should just go to bed... Or maybe find a way to pass the time. I know Montresor is doing the latter until our liege is approachable."


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