Shapeless wisp of wind
Nyquil strides forward before swiveling around, facing Eliot, Autumn, and Dinah. In particular, he’s gazing at the Smeargle. He stands in between the three of them and the Vespequien, prepared to intervene under the circumstance they attempt something rash. ”…” His eyes have the exact same gleam as they did the night before. Bright, red, and piercing. But if Eliot were to see beyond that… to see through the ocular glow… there wouldn’t be much else to see within his eyes.
Edited by shrubBird on Oct 5th 2018 at 1:05:27 PM
If I don't clash, I don't change. The world ends at my borders, and the best moments slip away.
Narcia
Jack nods at the Tsareena.
Jack: I'll go as well.
Tikagala Sea
Viskel: Blackburn, help me replace these old bandages with some new ones.
Blackburn goes and gets some new bandages. As he undoes the bandages around the scythes of the Kabutops, a symbol of an eye and crossbones inside a circle of rays extending outwards appears underneath etched onto the scythes themselves.
Blackburn: What's that?
Viskel: I figured it was about time you learned the truth of our organization, as you worked here long enough that now is the time for you to know. What you see is the old logo of our organization before we rebranded ourselves as the League of Chaos. We were once the House of Azeazel before the Scarred One and those aligned with him defeated us. Now we've been reborn, waiting for the day we can come out of hiding. It's for that reason why I wear bandages, as the old logo is still very recognizable.
Blackburn: Woah. I knew some of the stuff we did here at the League sounded similar to the rumors I heard about the House, but I didn't realize they were one and the same!
Viskel: Yep. Now, the bandages please?
Blackburn: Oh, right.
The Beartic discards the old bandages and puts on the new ones over the scythes.
The League of Heroes
We dare you to say his name
Catacombs
I dive back under the protect barrier to only barely avoid Montresor's next move. However... wha...? What? We absolutely do not need to become this witch's next set of mindless zombies. None of us.
For the love of all things holy, just be careful...
Turning my focus back onto trying to clip Montresor's wings, I go for my ace in the hole-my leaf blade stars. Forming a stack of three such stars in my hands, I chuck all three individual ones right at Montresor.
Marsha, have they lost their minds??
I look back overhead to see Nori rather distressed. Why...?
Narcia
Sure, I guess you can join up with us...anyone else up for joining our group? We might look around some shops anyway.
Blissparce
Tiff nods in agreement.
Mm...yeah, it does. Taking down those Vectors? Scary shit, mon..
Old Warmth
Aye, madame...shall we be going, then?
Edited by Team42Larson on Oct 7th 2018 at 7:26:50 AM
Tell....everyone....
Not an evil Thievul
Catacombs
I dunno, Marly. Don’t dey know she's not reasonab-OW! (One of Montresor’s Empty Moment strikes tags Marsha on her hindquarters, leaving a mark.) Oh, now ya’ve done it, Monty! No more Miss Nice Gal!
(She uses a particularly big and strong Surf in Montresor's direction.)
(The minute L'Arachel suggests that one or all of us could join her as well, I quickly shake my head, knowing that we would end up like Nyquil. I would probably never see Benji or Lucy again if I chose to become her slave.)
(I look sadly at Nyquil sitting in front of us, wondering what did happen to him and listen for L'Arachel’s answer to Eliot’s question, dreading what it may be.)
Blissparce
Oh yeah. (I tell Tiff.) Being in the middle of it all was nerve-wracking. I thought some of us wouldn’t make it.
(It doesn’t take too long for us to get to the big fancy-looking house that Taylor told us Lydia lived in.) Man, we got here fast...
(Meanwhile, Mia and Taylor B should be at Ramona's house, a rather modest-looking home close to the harbor with a few Berry trees around it. Mia quickly knocks on the door.)
(A few seconds later, a Gliscor wearing a pink vest answers.) Good morninnnnng! (She chirps in a cheerful manner.) What brings you two here?'''
We're here to ask you some questions, Miss Ramona. (Mia says.)
Oh? What about? (Ramona asks.)
Aye. (Rich says. Admittedly, he does feel like there’s a case to be made to implicate this fellow in this. He’d probably be furious if a guy creeped on his own daughter repeatedly, too. Not to the point of killing him, of course, but...)
(Of course, he doesn’t have a daughter yet, but still...Rich finds himself thinking about Polly and raising a family with her after he gets rid of his curse. His mind is wandering so much that he doesn’t realize that he is about to walk straight into the side of Mr. Olivera’s house as he, Dieter, and Taylor A arrive at it.)
"Lucian, don’t be afraid, we’ll make it through this."
Old Warmth -> Docks
Blik Hiney: Yep.
The two groups then exit the restaurant and enter the docks nearby, where their ships are all packed and waiting for them. After boarding, both ships leave the harbor at about the same time, with Von Gold's ship leading in front of Blik Hiney's.
The League of Heroes
Mila
Holstown Inn
Seeing that Woodruff is gathering his things, Mila takes that opportunity to find her bag as well, if it won't waste time. Going back to her room, she picks up her bag without looking inside and returns to the outside of the inn in short order, not taking the time to look inside the bag to ensure that everything is in order. After all, Autumn should have been the only one able to access it.
Catacombs
"Like I'd want to be close to you, you disgusting bitch! What excuse for royalty even talks to the heir of their neighbor's kingdom that way? Do you even realize how close this is to an act of war? If it weren't for my promise, there'd be an army on your doorstep all too hungry for your head. There still might be, if you insist on shooting down any diplomacy whatsoever!"
Seeing how Eliot has pushed past the beedrill, Autumn follows suit and brushes past the mon, just barely confident enough in her value as a bargaining chip and her ability to momentarily defend herself and the two others to swallow the fear of being surrounded by L'arachel's minions. Would Foxfell's army even be able to take her on? It would certainly give them the numbers to deal with this upstart tyrant, something it'd seemed Achilles and the others were struggling with. Even then, she couldn't condone ordering so many mons to go off and fight, maybe even die for such a cause. There had to be another way.
I need to update these things more often
Not an evil Thievul
Catacombs
(Autumn is making some very good points, but the way she is going about it and calling L'Arachel things like a "disgusting bitch" is making me concerned that she'll anger L'Arachel and provoke her into killing or enslaving us all in seconds flat. I dash past the Beedril and put a claw on Autumn's shoulder as she shouts at L'Arachel.) Autumn, please! Be c-careful!
Edited by kablammin45 on Oct 6th 2018 at 9:06:35 AM
"Lucian, don’t be afraid, we’ll make it through this."
At the heart of the world...
Old Eluant Catacombs
"Uhh," [I aside to Autumn, nudging her with my elbow,] "coul'ja dial it back a bit?"
Konknitive Dissonance
[Montresor The Enigmatic]
"... Did you honestly believe that you could just slip past me?", the Beedrill said, making a quick movement to intercept those that were approaching L'Arachel and slamming one of his needles in a downwards motion. Whether or not it hits, he evidently put enough force in to it that a notable crack was made in the ground.
"Try and trespass her space again, and my next one won't miss", the Beedrill said coldly, his red eyes shining slightly with what little lighting is in the room.
"You try and hurt her and I'll cut you down in a second!", Yukari hissed at those trying to approach.
" 'Tis simple, really. Nyquil suddenly had a display of disobedience and tried to raise a hand against me... So I gave him a bit of further re-educating. ", L'Arachel laughs with confidence before responding to Autumn, " No, "Princess", there would be a mass delivery of corpses and hive-members to be at my door. You call me a pathetic excuse for a royal, but if the hive is correct in it's formation gather, you ran away from your home, abandoned your kingdom and people, all because of plain pressure of the lifestyle? And you came back only because you suddenly felt obligated to. And when you did, these other folks you have been dragging along went out to deal with the threat for you while you sat back and hid. A leader should put themselves on the front lines as well. My vassals go out on their own currently for the most part because of multitasking and even request. Hearing about how you handled your supposed high standing just... Revolts me. And your parents treated you with love and care, did they not? Stupid girl does not even realize her own luck... "
L'Arachel looks downwards as her eyes seemed to flash with indignation.
" We were going to simply let those who did not participate in the duel scurry away, but I suddenly am not feeling very kind... ", the Vespiquen growled before calling out, " Montresor! Slight change of plans for today! "
"Yes, my liege?", Montresor responded, defecting the incoming leaf shurikens, although still getting scratched by some. He is taken completely off-guard by the incoming Surf and is knocked back.
L'Arachel pauses for a moment as Montresor gets back in to a flying stance and continues, " Instead of letting the spectators run free... Kill them as soon as you are done with your duel. "
"It will be as easy as snapping twigs, my lady."
Noriaki takes note of Autumn trying to approach L'Arachel's area and Bombax forcefully turning them away.
"Autumn...! Damn...!", the Dartrix sputtered, summoning a Leaf Blade and taking aim to throw at the Beedrill.
Montresor spots this, especially noticing Noriaki's back is now turned to him, and darts forward with a steel pin stab ready.
Nephenee gasps and rushes forward, delivering a tackle that while not doing much damage manages to make the Noctowl's stab only scratch Noriaki's shoulder, causing him to drop his Leaf Blade to the floor.
Montresor sneered and glared down at Noriaki, "You should know more than anyone that turning your back during battle, especially with an opponent like myself, is tantamount to suicide. And for what? To protect some loudmouthed Braixen that has not even seemed the slightest bit worried, concerned, or interested in anything outside of Nyquil here? Maybe it is that care, concern, and brazen risk for his sake that she gives towards him. It may not be directed at you, but it does remind you, does it not...?"
"Silence, Montresor", Noriaki coughed.
"Hikari was just as much of a fool as you were, even more so since she was foolish enough to care for you!"
"I said silence, Montresor", Noriaki repeated, his glare intensifying.
"You are both utter imbeciles that have caused us so much trouble! I curse the day we took these two disabled nuisances...!", Montresor rambled angrily, "That is why you are left among weak commoners and she is locked away where we ca..."
The Noctowl suddenly stopped talking, as if he had said too much. Noriaki's eyes widened.
"... What did you just say?", Noriaki asked, voice trembling, "... She is... Here as well? In this world?"
" Montresor.... ", L'Arachel sighed, sounding disappointed.
"Where?", Noriaki asked, standing up, a sudden burst of new interest written across his face, "Locked up, you said... You imprisoned her upon finding her in this world as well, since she was the only one L'Arachel could never hex, I assume, and you must be keeping her close to keep tabs on her... Does that mean she is imprisoned back at that ma-"
"IT MATTERS NOT!", Montresor yelled, calling his pins to surround himself and all point at Noriaki, "Your paths will not cross again because you are to be slain right here...!"
The Noctowl lunged forward. Noriaki looked like there was more than just what was in front of him that he was contemplating.
"... That is quite something to be keeping to yourself, but I understand", he remembers someone telling him, "But just know that no matter what anyone else thinks... I will accept you, Noriaki. Do not be too afraid when the time comes, I am sure you will feel it..."
Noriaki's eyes seemed to flash red for a moment... And he brought out a sudden Shadow Claw that caught Montresor and threw him at the ground in front, sending him tumbling away.
"...!"
[Holstown]
"Alright, see you around, then", said Minato as Woodruff and Mila were off.
Edited by Konkfan7 on Oct 6th 2018 at 10:45:53 AM
Not an evil Thievul
Catacombs
("No no NO NO NO! AUTUMN, YOU'VE DOOMED US ALL!" I have to bite my tongue before I actually shout this at Autumn. But it's very hard not to as she essentially just ensured that we won't leave here alive if we do not win. I will die here and Lucy will never know what happened to me...this is the end...)
(I drop to my haunches and grab my tail, trying to keep myself from shaking in fear. What are we going to do?)
Wowsers! (Marsha says upon seeing Noriaki knock Montresor back. She whirls around to Marlon.) Now's our chance! Let's get 'im!
(Marsha appears to use Surf again, but it's now with very dirty water and obviously Muddy Water. She launches the wave towards Monty while he's still reeling from Noriaki's Shadow Claw.)
Edited by kablammin45 on Oct 6th 2018 at 11:11:50 AM
"Lucian, don’t be afraid, we’ll make it through this."
Mila
Catacombs
Autumn's suspicion of the beedrill manifests as soon as he speaks, and she throws up both arms to generate a protect around both herself and the two mons advising her to tone things back. The shielding shudders from the sudden impact, but she manages to hold it until the attack impacts the ground and her friends are safe. Taking some measure of advice from them, she steps backwards but in doing so only steps up her diatribe further.
"Don't you dare speak like that! Everything I did, I did to help my friends, because it was the right thing! I should have expected a two-timing bitch like you to be unable to understand it, but I guess I just didn't realize it was even possible to still rule once you've sunk that low. That's just it, huh? You don't rule, you play with puppets that you pretend are people to satisfy your disgusting ego."
Autumn shivers at the image L'arachel described, of Foxfell's army dead at her feet, but that same emotion is transmuted into anger at the Vespiquen shortly after. In doing so, however, a different idea arises: Niles is in a bad state, but her vassal fighting in the arena seems to still have some semblance of free will. Maybe he'd listen, if what she's saying is true and Niles tried to break away from her.
"And you! Bird-boy, don't think I can't hear you. Don't you think it's funny, how Noriaki actually is fighting for something he believes in instead of a murderous despot who breaks people that don't worship her? Not once did I ask him to protect me; hell, I was almost sick of being guarded day-in and day-out. He's doing this on his own, not on the orders of some insane woman! Why are you willing to kill?"
I need to update these things more often
We dare you to say his name
Catacombs
I watch Noriaki suddenly race ahead and knock down Montresor with a Shadow Claw. Knowing that this is our best shot to really let him have it (in the face of hearing L'Arachel suddenly decide that she wants everyone else that didn't take part in the fight dead, but I'll get to that in a minute), I raise my right arm, lock on as best I can, and open fire with Hyper Beam straight at Montresor.
Narcia
Kevin elects to actually ask Philo and Roisin.
You two wanna join up with me? I'll probably look around some shops anyway...there's got to be something.
Blissparce
Tiff knocks on Lydia's door.
Miss Lydia? It's me, Tiff.
Although it does take some minutes, a shiny Gliscor wearing a purple vest hops her way to the door and opens it.
Oh, Tiff! How have you been?
Okay...can we ask you some questions?
Oh? About what?
Edited by Team42Larson on Oct 7th 2018 at 9:41:16 AM
Tell....everyone....
Narcia
Philo nods to Kevin.
"We might as well. My only desire is to contribute something to this effort, whatever it may be."
Once the groups are moving, he heads off after the Blastoise. Róisín follows without a word, not feeling inclined to do anything other than accompany Philo in whatever he may do.
Edited by DubhKafkaesque on Oct 7th 2018 at 11:32:44 AM
be nice to benjamin it's not his fault he got beat up by a microbe
Narcia
(After the groups were all set, Arsene looked for the nearest store and made his way over. At the same time, Eliza and I searched the town for any mercenary hotspots like bars or casinos.)
"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
Narcia
Jack kicks open the door of a bar.
Jack: Yo, I'm looking for some fighters!
Some of the patrons get up, but are hushed by a Shiny Hawlucha.
???: Relax guys, I'll handle this.
The Hawlucha turns around and gets off his seat from the bar, walking up to Jack.
???: So some fighters eh? Haven't done much fighting ever since I came clean. So what may I ask do you need fighters for?
Jack: I need help dealing with bug infestation and need to have it be exterminated.
The bug types in the room gasped.
???: Let me guess...that Vespiquen?
Jack: Yep. That's the one.
???: I'm in. I'm Rock Solid, but you can just call me Rock. Stage name of course, my real name isn't that interesting.
A high-pitched giggle suddenly catches Jack's attention as a Duskull in a pixel-like blue and white clown outfit comes into view.
???: Oh ho ho ho...can I come too?
Rock raises his arms in the air.
Rock: Pix, can you stop appearing when no one is aware of your presence!?
Jack: Who's he?
Rock: A traveling mercenary who just appeared here one day and decided to stay a while, messing with us when we're not looking. I think he's in it just for kicks...
Pix: So, can I come?
Jack shrugs.
Jack: Sure, we could need all the help we could get.
Edited by TheGamechanger on Oct 7th 2018 at 8:22:26 AM
The League of Heroes
At the heart of the world...
Old Eluant Catacombs
[...my heart skips a beat. I feel my cheeks go pale. My stomach churns. I glare at Autumn, smoke coiling from my mouth with each shaky breath.]
[...no. They couldn't possibly do that. They're bluffing. They're trying to get us to back off. After Autumn finishes her speech, I turn my attention back to L'Arachel, laughing like earlier.] "Well, wouldn't that be a waste."
[I give a stink-eye to the Beedril and the other opportunistic lackie.] "And you two can back off...even if we had the chance to, we didn't come over t'hurt your prom queen anyhow." [Besides, I really don't think trying that will change her mind on having us killed...which I doubt will go through. I hope.]
"Uhh...l, look, I think both parties should really simmer down here." [I try and position myself between my compatriots and my current ideological enemies, though it's a bit difficult to do that with L'Arachel's gaggle acting as a buffer...it still feels weird including Niles in there...my stomach's still turning.]
"...I mean..." [I laugh a little, focusing my attention.] "...I gotta be honest, Lara, you don't exactly strike me as a rags-to-riches type yourself. Yea, I get it, she ain't perfect, but what's your damage?"
Holstown, Inigo's Inn
With his bag, Woodruff exits his single room, his tote on his person. That sinking feeling from earlier settles back into him...he goes to take the money out of his bag, but his hand feels against something else. Pulling it out, he finds he's grabbed his swimming goggles.
His grip on them gets tighter. These were blinders, these were what had prevented him from acting on his parent's disappearance, his household's destitution and negligence. He could've done something, couldn't he? Yet...he longed for the water. He longed for stability, for calm and peace. The water gave him that, amidst those trying times...
...he smirks, bending down and placing the goggles on his head. He moves forward towards the door and exits the inn, taking in the midday sun...
Blissparce, Southwest Corner
"Well, here we are! The residence of David Oliveria!" Hopping up the steps to the dilapidated wooden porch, Taylor A then knocks rhythmically on the door. Inside, there's some hustling and bustling, then at the door itself, a few locks can be heard unlocking. Finally, after what seems like an eternity of clatter, the door finally creaks open, and a prunish Gligar pokes his head out of the house.
"Ahh, yes, hello," he says with a put-on smile, opening the door all the the way and showing off himself (and his rather crummy old home, the kind of home that looked as if it should've fallen down and all its contents blown away about twenty years ago). His expression, at first nervous, soon shows jubilance as he realizes who's knocked. "Well, if it isn't Ms. Amaranth! ...it is still Ms. Amaranth, isn't it?"
The Servine laughs. "Yep! And it's gonna stay that way, beeeelieve it!"
Blissparce, Near the Harbor Exit
"W-well," he sputters out, gripping a small notebook, "i-it's about the m-murders. B-both the s-serial murders the m-mayor discussed y-yesterday and the one of H-Harvey Cosby. With s-sufficient evidence, we've d-determined the two t-to be linked."
He looks over his notes. Everything's in pitch perfect shape. All he needs to do is just get to asking. "W-we want to k-know where you were at t-ten o'clock y-yesterday morning. W-we aren't t-trying to get a c-confession out of you, y-you're just part of a list of s-suspects based on what we've f-found."
Konknitive Dissonance
[Montresor The Enigmatic]
" Everything you have done? Like what, Princess? It seems to me like you have been holding back everyone with your irritatingly insistent pacifism, and in cases like this, simply not knowing when to keep quiet, all wrapped up in your sense of moral high ground over everybody else. Whatever, you shall be silent soon enough ", L'Arachel responded before looking to Eliot, " I admit, I was indeed born in to privilege myself... But I did not have the privilege of being able to relax, be pampered, or even feel safe and loved. My own home was a hellhouse of pain. It was through that I knew that this world was capable of such horrid acts... I should not divulge in the details too much, especially not to you lot. From what you have shown me, it seems that you would be indifferent anyhow. Count your blessings. "
"So this is what you have hidden from us....", Montresor coughed as he was reeling from Noriaki's attack, "... That was abnormal. I could not detect it or catch it."
Some may not that Noriaki's Shadow Claw does in fact look abnormal and somewhat more ghastly.
"... It was a hidden talent of yours, was it not? Something you were afraid of showing?", Montresor began to say somewhat angrily picking himself up, "... Power from the Spirit World?"
Noriaki simply continued with his determined glare forward as if to respond with a "Yes it is".
"Show it to me, then...!"
The Dartrix then flapped his wings forward as a powerful Ominous Wind howled through the area.
Montresor was somewhat hampered by it, as the Muddy Water and Hyper Beam managed to hit dead on and blow him back more.
Picking himself up again, he looked rather weakened.
The Noctowl turned to respond to Autumn's inquiry, "I owe Lady L'Arachel my life and more. Nothing else to be said."
He calls forth another Mist, removing the Poison from himself.
[Narcia]
"Yeah I guess I can hit the shop too", said Gerome, following whoever is heading there. They would find a variety of shops specifying in assorted wares such as orbs, weapons, berries, assorted equipment, etc...
As for those seeking mercenaries, there is in fact a casino and further down a pub.
Edited by Konkfan7 on Oct 7th 2018 at 8:23:06 AM
"Uh, hey, there Mr. Oliveria. We had some... questions we wanted to ask, if that's cool?"
"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every
Not an evil Thievul
Catacombs
(I continue to stew in worry about what happens next, given that she plans to have us all killed. I listen as best as I can to her monologue.)
A-...Are you sure your home wasn't like that because you made it that way? (I ask.) I believe you are far capable of making it so...along with doing the same to this one...please, just...stop this, now...our homes and our families don't n-need your influence...especially mine...
(I'm tempted to run away again, but that'll likely only result in a sooner death for me. I stay frozen in place.)
(Knowing that Marlon is going to be down for a bit thanks to the Hyper Beam, Marsha puts herself in front of him and uses Surf at Montresor again. Her hips are starting to sting due to the Empty Moment strike that connected with her on her back.)
Narcia
The heck is goin' on? (A Venusaur with a thick Cockney-sounding accent asks her Emboar and Infernape companions at an adjacent table. The party may not recognize them, but they're the same ones from the roadside diner on Denalsi.)
I am not sure. (The Infernape says.) It seems to have to do with the rumors going around this place about a wicked Vespiquen.
Hmm... (The Emboar says.) Should we get involved?
I dunno, maybe they'll pay us? (Dodie asks.) Sick of not hahvin' Poké in our pockets.
(Cole shrugs and waves down Jack.) Hey? How much will ya pay us for helping you? Who are you with?
Blissparce (Lydia)
(Man, I can't help but feel that Gliscor is bigger than I thought it would be.)
Um...it's about the murders going on around here. (I say.) Particularly Harvey, that Heliolisk who got killed the other day. The police have concluded that it was a Gliscor who did it, and we're asking the ones who live around here what they know.
Blissparce (Mr. Oliveira)
'Hoy, matey. (Rich says as he steps in, quickly making sure that his gloves are on tight so he doesn't accidentally turn their suspect into his double. He also quickly glances at Dieter, hoping Mr. Oliveria doesn't recognize "Zeb" before turning back to David.) How are yeh? My name's Richard Stone, but ye can jest call me Rich. Yeah, like me matey here said, we jest have some things we need t' ask ye.
(Rich somewhat wonders why he had locked himself up so tightly. He can't help but feel a bit suspicious.)
Blissparce (Ramona)
Oh? I was just tending to my beloved Berry trees out back. (Ramona says, smiling and bouncing back and forth on the end of her tail. Somehow she seems even more chipper than she was before Barley spoke.) My Watmel bushes have been doing just so poorly and I spent all morning tending to them! Thank goodness I was able to save them...do you want to see? Maybe you'd be interested in buying a few?
Uh, you know we're here not to buy any Berries, right? (Mia says.) We're trying to solve a mystery here. Several mysteries, even!
Oh, yes! Yes! (Ramona says, still bobbing around on her tail.)
(Mia looks over to see what Barley thinks.)
Edited by kablammin45 on Oct 7th 2018 at 9:12:14 AM
"Lucian, don’t be afraid, we’ll make it through this."
We dare you to say his name
Catacombs
After the last of the Hyper Beam pulses out I'm forced to drop to one knee in tune with having to recharge. I catch my breath in the meantime.
I wonder if—
Blissparce
What I know...? Hmm...
Anything particularly suspicious? Anything you might've seen that would help us?
I may have seen something, in fact..
Narcia
Kevin enters a shop.
Hello? Anyone home?
This shop is up for grabs.
Edited by Team42Larson on Oct 7th 2018 at 9:50:33 AM
Tell....everyone....
Narcia
Jack turns around at the Emboar.
Jack: I'm with some who wish to bring her down once and for all. Don't know about exact payment, but you can help yourself to whatever that Vespiquen has once we're done with her provided it's not stolen or something.
Edited by TheGamechanger on Oct 7th 2018 at 9:46:30 AM
The League of Heroes
Not an evil Thievul
Narcia
(Cole, Dodie, and Gene exchange glances.)
This could very well be dangerous... (Gene points out.)
Yeah, but what 'ave we got t' lose? (Dodie asks, jumping down from her seat and downing the rest of her drink.)
Well...if you say so... (Cole says.)
(The former bouncers head over to Jack (and Rock and Pix).) All right, we're here. Where is the rest of your group?
Blissparce (Lydia)
Oh yeah? (I ask Lydia.) Like what?
"Lucian, don’t be afraid, we’ll make it through this."Narcia Bar
(I go with Jack to make sure he didn't get killed, only to find a few groups interested in the hunt. I spoke to the patrons.) Alright, anyone willing to join, gather round. (I motion them outside before leaving the bar.)
Narcia Casino
(Eliza looks around in a casino, no doubt for getting suckers to lose their money she thought. There were plenty of mons available, but the building itself was not in use, likely to convince other mons to not gamble with their money. Time to show off like mom does. She spoke to the crowd, trying to be a bit boisterous.) If anyone is interested, we've got something big for you! We're on the search for Vespiquen who seeks to endanger your very lives! With your help, this town can finally sleep soundly as this vile villainess shall no longer terrorize this land!
(Afterwards, a voice spoke to the Tsareena, intrigued at the prospect.) Ah. A Vespiquen you say? We've been looking for clues about her. (The voice came from an Aegislash colored in green and gray.)
(Accompanying him, a Togekiss explained further.) We were looking for a disappeared mon. All we know that he's an Electivire fighter known as "The Thunderlord." Name aside, he's apparently well known enough to attract some attention, enough to get kidnapped, but hey, no such thing as bad publicity. (The Aegislash looked at her and she chuckled a litte before continuing.) Considering what's been going on in the area, we decided to check it out. That's where we heard about the Vespiquen and well, right now.
(The Aegislash bowed to Eliza.) Forgive me. I haven't properly introduced myself. My name is Claude Verdi. My ward here is Zelda Pixis.
Elizabeth Margolis. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Narcia TM Shop
(At the shop, the group would spot a bored looking Scyther behind the counter. Inside said counter and the bug would be lined up with scrolls for many types. The Scyther greeted the group, although flatly.) Hey, welcome to Todd's Machines. Come take a look at our TMs. Or not. Whatever. Just so you know, there's only non-attacking TMs here, so don't go whining if you didn't get the one you want.
(Arsene looked at the selection, but he chose not to buy anything. At least not unless the others chose some.)
Edited by Ore-O on Oct 7th 2018 at 10:39:58 AM
"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
Shapeless wisp of wind
Within the Narcia TM Shop, there's an Azumarill browsing the wares.
If I don't clash, I don't change. The world ends at my borders, and the best moments slip away.
Old Eluant Catacombs
[I look to the "Lady" then back to her lackie.] "Right, like there was much deliberation." [Autumn stays put, but why the hell am I gonna let some spineless flunky stop me? I just move past him...if she's so charismatic to be able to communicate her intentions without words, maybe she's receptive enough to take a guess at mine. Or am I asking too much of her.]
[I slow down a little when Marlon pings me.] {We're just trying to be civil here...I'm half helping Autumn, half...talking a cast statue off its pedestal, just...} [I keep going...oh, lord, the pin still hurts...]
[Moving closer to her, I stop, let out a huff. I cringe at L'Arachel's suggestion...no, wait, it's...it's actually kinda funny.] "Yea, yea," [I say between chortles,] "let's have another one of us give ourselves up to your service, that'll be it..."
[Stopping myself from laughing anymore, I continue,] "And...about Niles..." [My fingers curl, then ball into a fist.] "...what did you do to him? I know you did something to'm before your favorite pigeon's little hoedown yesterday, you just said as much. But...he, he wasn't like this then. When he..." [Fuck, I can't say it.] "After everything went down, and even before then, he had this...spark, I guess?, in his eye?" [God, that sounds cliche.] "Like...I dunno, he was pissed, malicious, but it was still...him. And now it's like he...he's just...he's just another one a'yer fuckin'...fuckin' boytoys." [I don't know why, but I'm laughing again, just a little.]
Holstown, Outside the Inn
"Alright then. I'll need to head in and get my things..." Just in case this is gonna be the last time they stay there...he can't quite pinpoint it, but he feels a sense of finality with heading out. He dashes inside, towards the hallway to his room...
Blissparce, Outside the Police Station
"R-right..." Taylor B peels off with Mia...
Taylor A strolls down the street towards the first suspect. She thinks on the man for a moment...he used to be on the force himself, though that wouldn't explain why he'd be part of these murders. Although, if he was involved with Harvey's death, his daughter had filed a number of complaints about Harvey's advances on her, so that could've been a potential motive, even if, in her mind, overreactive. But she has to admit, he's probably glad the sucker's dead anyhow! I mean, who wouldn't be?
"Okay, so we're looking for an alibi! We may have to ask a couple more people about it, especially if he gives us any names, but we have to establish him as being at the scene of the crime, okay?!"