ITT: We Have All Become Pokémon

[Old Eluant Catacombs]

Notte is quick to thrust himself back and out of the way of Nyquil's attack before responding, "Coming to my senses and acting for something other than the sake of professionalism for once in my life."

L'Arachel scowls and points forward. As if on command, Zelgius, Yukari, and Bombax all step forward.

Notte takes a stance, prepared to face what he has gotten himself in to.

Noriaki sets Montresor down on the Grassy Terrain, putting his pocket-hat to the side and pulling a Sitrus Berry from it to give the Noctowl.

"Not anything of that sort, I do not believe", Noriaki explained to Eliot, "This was part of no code, it seems like something done in the heat of the moment of his fever-pitch of emotion, as well as a solution to his self-inflicted darkness there."

Noriaki then noticed that Notte had followed suit, seeming to have an epiphany of his own. The Dartrix smiled, as if recognizing that he could still have faith in something he had long lost it for.

As he notices the Bisharp about to solo the remaining loyalists to L'Arachel, Noriaki gets up, leaving the Sitrus Berry with Montresor, and rushes forward.

Montresor slowly gets up, still lyuing down mostly, and nibbles on the Sitrus Berry.

"I can only hope I heal quickly... I cannot let them do this by themselves..."

[Narcia]

"We're mostly just gathering useful items and possible new recruits to help us, myself included", the Nidoking officer explained to Mila, "Looks like they found another point of interest. Stay close."

Gerome followed Arsene's lead.

   "Coming to your senses? You jest. You lot reprimanded me for my lack of dedication to Lady L'Arachel, only to pull this stunt the very next day? Utterly despicable…"    He growls, activating Foresight and focusing it on Notte.

Catacombs

(...Did Montresor just say that he wanted to help Notte and Noriaki fight L'Arachel and those still loyal to her?)

What's going on?? (I ask again.)

( I do feel much better by now (still ache a little, though)...but I remember what lead up to me passing out and feel ashamed that I fainted from terror upon merely thinking that one of Montresor's attacks was a monster wanting to eat me alive when I feel that I had been holding up so well compared to yesterday evening up until then. It's taking every ounce of my being to not begin crying out of shame as I continue to watch what's going on.)

(Meanwhile, Marsha looks over to Marlon.) Well, good news is dat it's not as bad as it looked earlier. Bad news is, still left a mark. I'm sure it'll go away eventually, though, eh? (She says to him.)

Blissparce (Lydia)

Okay, which group, though? (I ask Tiff.)

Edited by kablammin45 on Oct 12th 2018 at 5:50:42 AM

Catacombs

Mmhm..hopefully.

I look over at the probably ensuing second battle and then back at the group.

I think they're about to have a fight amongst themselves but..what do we do now? How are we going to get out of here with what's going on now?

Narcia

Kevin heads into the shop.

Well, we need a lot. We're kinda dealing with that whole L'Arachel thing..

Blissparce

How about we meet back up with my sister?

Edited by Team42Larson on Oct 12th 2018 at 6:09:25 AM

Catacombs

Autumn tries to prioritize the injuries as best she can, taking a roll from the bandages and cutting it to length, before trying to slide it under Montresor so she can dress the wound. Her own injuries are beginning to sting less, and she can hazard a guess as to why as she feels the grass growing around her seated form.

"I know you want to help right now, and that's good, but there's no way we can keep going like this. We need to recover, to get to safety."

While she waits to Montresor to move so she can get the bandage around him, Autumn looks back to Eliot, having heard the raggedness of his steps. She can't tell from a glance if his foot needs a splint, but it certainly doesn't look good.

"Eliot, you foot... will it be fine if we start walking back?"

Narcia

"I guess I'll just follow you, then... I don't really need to buy anything myself."

Mila follows after the others, taking the more immediate matters as they come as a ward. Her talk with Woodruff was a fruitful one, but not one she really wanted to have at the outset, nor one she'd really want to have to repeat.

Pineco Store

(As he approached the store, Arsene looked at the Pineco shopkeeper and replied.) What are you selling here?

Catacombs

Maybe we could just sorta slip out...'cept Nori's still dair and we haven't found dat Golurk fella yet. (Marsha says.)

Narcia

(A pained expression crosses the Pineco's face upon hearing Kevin mention L'Arachel, and he briefly glances over at the other Pinecos, who are following the Forretress toward the back of the store.)

We're a general store, sir! (The Pineco says, sounding a bit less jovial than before.) We've got food, camping supplies, protective gear, first aid kits, that sort of thing...feel free to browse!

Blissparce

Sure, they were going to see the Ramona lady, right? (I ask Tiff.) And they headed off...

(I look around and try to remember which way Mia and Taylor B went.) That way? (I point in...I guess a southeastern direction.)

Catacombs

I turn my head over towards Montresor with the intent of knowing where the Golurk is.

Listen here....buddy, you seen a Golurk?

Blissparce

I'm sure they had to have found something by now...lets go.

Tiff heads off that way.

Old Eluant Catacombs

[Huh. They had that in his world, too. Peachy...I glance at Montresor.] "Yea...I hope so, too..." [...I just...Monty, what the hell were you thinking.]

[My foot reminds me it's currently been penetrated by thirty-two individual puncture wounds right above the ankle (or however many it is, why would I count that?)...grunting in pain, I clutch my leg. It feels better, this Grassy Terrain is working wonders right now, but it's still grisly to look at, and there's still a throbbing that goes deep to the bone. Autumn's question is prescient then:]

"Yea, definitely, just...stay close, will ya?" [I take in a deep breath and repeat what I had done before: streams of spring colors spiral down my arms, then cover the Grassy Terrain before blossoming into something like a small garden and all the same being blown away. I look to the others, especially Monty, to see what my healing has wrought.]

[Marlon's question catches my attention: I'd completely forgotten about Arthur. I await Monty's answer with some trepidation...]

Narcia

"Yea...yea, I can get some general things." Woodruff moves along with Mila, Kevin, and the others towards the Pineco' and Forretress' store. His mind is still somewhat on Koss: he wonders how he's doing. He's kind of jealous: guy's path seems pretty set—he's probably out helping clean up that horrible mess with Viral Aggression—butt the future is an elusive, dreadful mistress for himself...

"So," he says to Gerome. "Name's Woodruff. Stribling, Woodruff Stribling, if that's important to ya."

Blissparce, Mr. Oliveira's House

His breathing tensing, pressure building, the walls closing in, everything seems so small and cramped and he just he needs air he needs air the air isn't coming in there's no—

He finally cracks. "I SAW IT," he cries out before beginning to convulse with faint sobs. Taylor gasps, staring wide-eyed at her old friend. After a moment to process this, she brings David into a hug, who falls silent and goes a little limp in her arms before returning it.

Blissparce, Ramona's Garden

Taylor sighs. He can tell something's up with her being difficult, but it gives him no satisfaction to be in the company of a potential murderer. In fact, his nerves start to fray a little.

"M-Ms. Ramona, w-w-we can't have a-anything vague here, w-we need a c-c-clear alibi for you. W-we need to what you were d-doing yesterday m-morning...everyth-thing."

Edited by BlackMageAnolis on Oct 13th 2018 at 12:10:55 PM

Dieter sighs, guess this was what was being talked about.

"Ah... Guess whatever 'it' has got you pretty shaken up... I don't want to pressure you too much to talk about it, so... just... if we need to press we do, but don't wanna make you uncomfortable."

Dejana

"D'ya got any ships goin' down ta Harnicara soon?"

What's the matter, Koss, ya can't get this outta yer head.

"Yeah, one's leaving in a few minutes actually, to pick up supplies"

"Think it'd take on a passenger fer a one way trip?"

Ya gotta talk ta someone 'bout this, 'bout yer future 'fore ya end up muckin' it up.

"Well they're empty on cargo right now, you've got a chance as long as you're willing to pay their price and eat rations. First pier, dock three."

"Thank ya kindly."

But who ya got left ta talk ta? Ain't gonna be from the guild, ain't gonna be them humanmons... Woodruff's a good listn'r but I dunno if'n I can put this on him.

Moving on autopilot, Koss almost passes straight by the ship he'd inquired about, his attention only caught when it starts moving ever so slightly away from its dock. Realizing he has to talk fast, he tries to wave down the (skeptical) crew of the boat.

"Hey, hey, b'fore ya go, I heard y'all were goin' ta Harnicara. Could ya take a guild member wit' ya? I can arrange fer payment or get ya some help wit' yer supplies."

"You know we haven't' packed food for extras, right?"

"If'n that's the issue, ah can go hungry fer a bit."

"sigh... If you say so. Get on fast and we'll discuss the payment later."

"'Preciate it."

Koss brings himself over to the boat with some exertion on his psychic abilities, checking to ensure that the orb is still safely in his possession, and quickly takes up a position near the bow, watching the water pass by and indulging in the frigid chill brought on by the winds and wet sea spray. Even with all that vying for his focus, however, the pit churning in his stomach never truly goes away.

Well ain't my future jus' a mystery? Ah s'pose the Furret's gotta know one way 'r 'nother, whatever ends up happenin'.

Edited by Cabe_Bedlam on Oct 13th 2018 at 11:43:13 AM

[Old Eluant Catacombs]

"It is not that it is suddenly convenient... But that Noriaki made us realize the error in our ways", said Notte, deflecting a sudden Fury Attack from Bombax, "And as I am sure he wishes to, we shall work towards bringing you back from the abyss that we have crawled out of. That much we can promise."

Notte grabbed the Beedrill and threw him on to the floor before quickly pulling up a Protect to guard against Razor Leaves sent from Yukari.

"What a bunch of trash...", the crowned Lurantis grumbled, "Good thing Lady L'Arachel won't be wasting anymore of her attention on you!"

Notte simply scowled as he unleashed a Dark Pulse to target those in an area surrounding himself.

Zelgius pragmatically began gliding towards the others that were recovering, but found himself disrupted by a slash from Noriaki across his face.

"You'll have to get through me first", the Dartrix said with a determined face.

Zelgius sneered and readied himself.

As the others clashed, Montresor began to pick himself off of the floor thanks to Eliot's increased healing efforts.

"We had... Displaced him, but where and what L'Arachel had in mind for him is out of even our knowledge, but we can only assume it to perhaps be a similar case to Nyquil", he responded to those asking about Arthur before looking to Dinah, "... We remembered our brotherhood is what happened."

The Noctowl looked forward and saw Noriaki clashing with the Aerodactyl. He lifted up his steel needles and launched one of them forward, yelling, "You ahd better leave him alone, Zelgius!"

The needles skewered Zelgius's shoulder area before being ripped out and returning to Montresor. Notte took note of this and called out, "Noriaki!"

The Bisharp detached part of his arm blade and threw it towards Noriaki, who caught it skillfully.

"Do it."

Somehow knowing exactly what his fellow meant, Noriaki delivered a quick barrage of thrusts with the steel blade.

"Engrave!", The Dartrix called as he finished the flurry and threw the blade back to Notte, slashing Zelgius on it's path back to reattaching to Notte's arm.

"Arcsdamn...!", Zelgius cursed as he stumbled back from the attack, "When'd you practice that...?!"

"... We simply have keen memories", Noriaki responded before taking to the air and going to join Notte.

[Narcia: Pineco Store]

"Pleasure to be of acquaintance, Woodruff. I'm Gerome, chief of Narcia's Law Enforcement", the Nidoking responded to Woodruff before taking note of the nature of the store, "Hm, I'd imagine First Aid Kits would be somewhat of a priority in terms of necessities."

   "I do not recall asking for your help, Notte,"    he says, through gritted teeth. His voice is showing more and more indignation.    "All I ask is that both of you face the consequences for your hypocrisy and treason!"    He leaps into the air and tries to use Foresight to predict any of Notte's possible reactions. Ensuring that his altitude means that no one else is in the way, he takes a heavy breath.    "DEMONIC FLAAAAAASH!"    A Flamethrower is blasted from his mouth as he roars, heading straight for the Bisharp.

Catacombs

(Marsha swings her arm around.) Not so bad now! Thanks, Sparky. (She turns to check on Marlon.)

(I finally sit myself up a bit straighter. I definitely still hurt places, but I think I could probably walk back to Holstown by myself at least. I look on at Noriaki, Montresor, and Notte as they continue fighting those still loyal to L’Arachel. I feel relieved that we were able to diffuse Montresor without killing him. If only we can do the same for Nyquil...and poor Arthur for that matter.)

Is there anything else we can do right this minute? (I ask everyone still around Eliot.)

Narcia

Indeed. If we are to get in incredible skirmishes in the near future, recovery equipment is an absolute necessity. (Gene says.)

Translation: We’re gonna need all the first-aid kits we can get! (Dodie says.)

Right this way, please... (The Pineco says, hopping down to an aisle with the protective gear and a number of first aid kits. He adds:) I know about L'Arachel. I have reason to believe she has taken my sister’s oldest...I wish I could have stopped her, but none of us got to him in time.

(The bouncers exchange brief glances, wondering what happened to said nephew.)

Blissparce (Oliveria)

Arr, yar be a witness? (Rich asks, surprised.) What can ye tell us, matey?

Blissparce (Ramona)

Well...I went to the market, then... (Ramona trails off.)

Spit it out, amiga. (Mia says, threateningly pounding both sets of fists together.)

(Instead of saying anything else, however, Ramona lets out a giggle. Then another one, and then she bursts into full-on hysterics and falls backwards onto the ground, cackling still.)

I got rid of him! I got rid of that bastard!! (She gets out between giggles.) And it was soooo worth it! I would do it again!

(Mia cringes.)

Edited by kablammin45 on Oct 13th 2018 at 6:59:05 AM

Catacombs

Looking over Marsha can see that the bleeding and marks are gone, but the swelling near the eye are only now beginning to go down. Otherwise, I'm fine.

Dinah raises a point. What do we do for now? We may not be able to find Arthur, we're all badly banged up, and now a battle amongst L'Arachel's loyalists and the defectors are now underway..

Well..we may not be able to find Arthur alive, literally or metaphorically at this point..so...we need to keep ourselves safe until we can all slip out of here. Unless any of you guys have different ideas?

I slip my eyes between Autumn and Eliot, among the others.

Narcia

Kevin follows, telling his own story with L'Arachel as the group gets led over.

Me...I need to find a missing kid. Not mine, obviously, but a kid who lived in Holstown and got kidnapped from the nearby woods.

Narcia

"I shouldn't need a first aid kit, mine's right... ? What? Where is it?"

Mila searches through her bag for the missing kit, unaware that it's currently in Autumn's possession. She has no idea how she could have lost it, but the understanding that she could have caused an issue if she'd just assumed it was on her person earlier leaves some bitterness within her.

"... I guess I need to get another."

Catacombs

"Niles, what happened to Niles? Why is he fighting again now, how do we stop it?"

As soon as Montresor mentions the Quilava, Autumn's brain takes on a completely different track of thought. In the chaos she hadn't had time for it, but now she knows that she needs to find a way to save him. He was so willing earlier, why would he be back to anger and fighting now? She could only hope that L'arachel's once vassal would know what happened.

Narcia

(The Pineco looks a bit more pained at Kevin's comment.) So many missing Pokémon...it's horrible. I hope there's a way to rescue they, my nephew, and anyone else who might be abducted by her.

...Anyway, (The Pineco spins around to face his stock.) Here's our stock of first-aid kits and the like. This should be enough for ya, eh? Your Venusaur pal did say ya needed all the first-aid kits you could get, right?

(Dodie makes a "pfft" motion with her mouth as Cole lightly chuckles.)

Old Eluant Catacombs

"Marlon, we're kind of preoccupied at the moment.

[I sigh, standing up, though not without difficulty.] "If I were you, I'd hold down the fort here. You're not exactly, ihhh, well..." [Not to mention, I'm still needing to heal...it's gonna be a slower process for me, unfortunately.]

[I take a defensive stance, pushing against the hole in my side. Deep breaths, Eliot, deep breaths...] "Y'know," [I say to Monty,] "you know this was probably gonna happen eventually, right? Either you breaking off or her deeming you unworthy. You know that, right?"

Narcia, General Store

"Hmm. Noted." Woodruff's attention is drawn back to Mila...well, if her first aid kit is missing... "Autumn probably took it. I guess it makes sense..."

He breaks off from the others and peruses about the general store for a bit, unsure of what to get at first...

Blissparce, Mr. Oliveira's House

Mr. Oliveira says, with some slight hesitation before mentally conceding to what needed to be done, "I was walking through town, towards the grocer, when I heard these...these strange noises coming from the end of town. I wasn't sure what to make of them, so I idly ran over, and...and...I saw..."

Before he can be driven back into a state of anxiety, Taylor closes her eyes cradles and rubs his neck, soothing him. He looks to her with an affirmed smile before continuing, "...I saw someone being murdered...I did not know who at first, I'd only learned it was Cosby after the fact. But...more important to...all this, I...I saw the killer."

He breaks out into a small sweat (eliciting an "eww" from Taylor, who takes her hand from off of David), though he manages to push through. "It was that bitch, Ramona...I tried to run, but she saw me, and she...she choked me, she said she would kill me, too!" He wipes his brow. "I told her, managed to tell her I wouldn't say anything...she let me go then, threatened my daughter and I with death if I said anything. And then I flew...got the locks...and that was that."

He leans back in his chair, breathing heavily. It's done. In these trying moments, he hopes and prays not his final moments, he thinks of his daughter, sweet little Muriel. Not so little anymore, in fact taller than him, but he still can't help but think of her that way. His blood and life, his pride and joy, his little baby girl...has he failed her here? He hopes and prays, with these mons' help, he hasn't.

Blissparce, Ramona's Garden

Oh, no... Taylor brings his notepad to his chest, shivering a little. Ohhhh, no... "M-M-Ms. Ram-mona..." He reaches into the underside of his sash, in a small pocket containing a folded, fine-linked, brass chain and a small, brass fastener. "I h-h-hereby p-place you und-d-der arrest f-for the m-murder of H-Harvey C-Cosby." He approaches her slowly, reaching out with the chain to quickly wrap her hands.

[Old Eluant Catacombs]

"... Nyquil's heart is hard-sealed, I know not if he is even curable as he is now", Montresor explained to Autumn before looking at Eliot, "... Indeed, part of my mind did, but I had long since cast away my reasonable side in favor of delving in to the phantasmagoria provided by her... But that is over now."

Notte had a defensive stance against the Flamethrower, but that did not help him much through the hard flames.

"Damn...!"

Montresor had moved before he could even think, on a whim he darted forward to help his comrade, but was met with a sudden Poison Jab from Bombax, blowing him back.

"Stand down, traitor!", the Beedrill hissed.

Noriaki was knocked down and back by L'Arachel swinging one of her whips fowrard in an arc that hit him.

"Arcsdammit!", the Dartrix cursed as he pulled himself off of the floor, seeing Montresor and Notte being attacked, "You two can not die here, now that we have been reunited."

"We do not intend to, Noriaki, believe us", Montresor sputtered out as he slowly began to stand again, "However, I must confess the situation is... Rather dire."

"Indeed, we did know it would still be quite the crucible to stand against L'Arachel", Notte grumbled, shaking off the pain of the fire that blasted him, "But even so... I must admit, if I must meet my end..."

Montresor nodded and looked to Noriaki, "We are glad it is by your side as companions once more rather than living our days away from the light."

Noriaki seemed taken aback.

This is what I've wanted, but not under such circumstances, the Dartrix thought to himself, I have so much I need to fight for here and now, but...

He saw L'Arachel's vassals approaching.

No... No more of that thought process... I cannot allow them to go on any longer, doing what they please just because they have power over those who dare to oppose them, Noriaki thought with a more steadfast expression, Fiction or not, fear of others or myself notwithstanding, I know that these good people... That this world needs a true phantom thief to stand as the antithesis of people like that Dorian and L'Arachel...!

With a flash of red eyes, an Ominous Wind roared throughout the room.

Bombax held his needles in front of himself to guard before preparing a Pin Missile.

"As if that's gonna...", the Beedrill began before realizing he didn't see Noriaki anywhere, "...?"

"   ... It seems he... Vanished?   ", said L'Arachel, stroking her chin.

The Vespiquen and her servants slowly came forward. Suddenly a volley of projectile appeared from the shadows and bombarded Zelgius.

"HEY WHAT THE HELL- WHEN'D HE...?!", the Aerodectyl exclaimed before guarding himself with his wing.

A similar barrage came for Bombax, but the Beedrill was prepared and began swinging the deflect them. One of the deflecting projectiles flew over near those in recovery and wedghed itself in to the ground.

It appears to be some sort of... Arrow-shaped feather?

The top hat that Noriaki was using to hold berries and such was picked up by the wind and carried near one of the pillars.

Notte grinned. Montresor looked confused but followed Notte's expression as he saw it.

[Narcia: Pineco Shop]

"Alright, so we should grab a bunch of these, then", said Gerome, picking up one for himself specifically to have, "First Aid is a priority, so we should be good with these, but it might be necessary for us to take some tents and the like in case we need to set up camp. at any point. Maybe some lanterns too."

Nyquil lands on the ground with a roll. While his attack was successful, he notices Noriaki disappearing. Scowling, he readies another attack.    "Do not think you are safe either, Noriaki!"    He fires a large wave of Swift stars targeting the Noctowl, Bisharp, and wherever the Dartrix may be. It hasn't occured to him that he could be evolving, so it's entirely possible for the Swift to phase through Noriaki entirely.

Catacombs

(...Where did Noriaki just go?)

Uh... ( I hear Marsha say.) Where'd Nori go?

(I look around until I spot Noriaki's hat floating around.) I...want to say he's over there? (I say, pointing.)

Da heck? What's he doin'? How's he doin' that?

Narcia

I'll cover for the tents. (Cole says, taking a few under his large arms. Dodie grabs a first aid kit with her vines while Gene picks up a lantern.)

Good thing we have ya two fellas t' light those things. (Dodie remarks to Cole and Gene as Gene picks up the lantern.)

Blissparce (Oliveria)

Arr...sorry she's puttin' yeh through all of this, matey. (Rich grunts in disdain, moving to put a (gloved) claw on the poor Gligar's shoulder. He is disgusted that this Ramona woman would do this and threaten what sounds to be an innocent party, this Muriel, just to keep her cover.)

(Then something occurs to him and he looks up in worry.) Wait a tick, mateys, didn't Mia and Barley go t' talk to Ramona?

Blissparce (Ramona)

(Ramona is still rolling around on the ground in hysterics she doesn't even move to escape even as Barley brandishes his chains.) Harvey was such an idiot, thinking that I'd REALLY want to talk to him after he constantly hit on me and every other woman in this town! But especially me! I couldn't believe that that chowderhead fell for that letter I sent him! The look on his face as I fell upon him was priceless! And then tearing that sucker to shreds afterwards...ooh, I loved every second of it!!

You must have. You could barely even tell he was a Heliolisk when we found him. (Mia says in disgust as she moves to restrain Ramona so Barley can cuff her.)

Good! Good...! As he should be... (Ramona snickers.) I told him every strike was for one woman in this town who he had made miserable! "This is for Yolanda Ryder!"

(Ramona unexpectedly leaps away from Mia and Taylor B and begins tearing at one of her own berry bushes, pinchers and tail flying.) THIS IS FOR LYDIA STIERS! THIS IS FOR PEGGY TOMLIN! THIS IS FOR HIROMI AONUMA! THIS IS FOR-!

GOOD GOSH, LADY! (Mia shouts as she grabs Ramona and pins her to the ground, both sets of arms holding Ramona's pinchers down and positioning both feet on Ramona's tail.) Hurry up and cuff this maluco psycho before she gets up, Barley!

(Ramona seems aware that she cannot run at this point and lays there pinned to the ground, simply continuing to laugh manically as she continues recounting killing Harvey.) He kept screaming at me to stop, and you wanna know what I said to him? (Ramona chortles gleefully.) I said: "Did you stop when the women of Blissparce told you to stop? DID YOU?". And you wanna know what I did to him next?

(Ramona says nothing, but simply lifts her pinned pincher up slightly and makes a snipping motion with it, grinning. From her perspective, she was just pantomiming snipping off Mia's head, though it's not as obvious from Mia and Taylor B's perspectives. She then begins laughing maniacally (though a bit quieter) again as she rests her pinchers onto the ground. There's a slight bitterness to her laughter now, seemingly out of anger that she couldn't fully get away with it.)

Blissparce (Towards Ramona's)

(The closer we get to Ramona's house, the more I feel like I can hear the creepiest laughter I've ever heard.)

Tiff, do you hear that...? (I ask Tiff, pausing for a second.)

Edited by kablammin45 on Oct 16th 2018 at 10:11:51 AM

Catacombs

Wait, I think he's..

Evolving? Probably...

Upon hearing Eliot's request to hold down the fort, which is in fact how I would go about doing this, I pull myself back up, align my shot and fire a Psychic at Zelgius.

Yippie ki yay, motherfucker.

Narcia

I guess I'll get these?

Kevin finds some kind of guard for his shell (?) As he does, he crosses paths with Woodruff.

How ya holding out?

Blissparce

It's...someone laughing? Wait, they're still in there!

Tiff starts bolting as fast as she can to get to the house.

Edited by Team42Larson on Oct 15th 2018 at 5:02:37 AM

Catacombs

"What do you mean 'not curable'? What the hell did you do to him?"

Even as things seem to be changing, Autumn finds herself lost in the chaos surrounding her. So much going on, and she can hardly find the justification for it. They need to go, and hopefully make sure Niles is okay in the process, but nobody seems to be listening to her. Should she have been more resolute in her actions earlier? Did everyone just see her as someone to be ignored?

"Why'd I come? I'm worthless... "

Narcia

Mila wanders off as everyone else disperses through the store, not even really looking at what's available. Woodruff's comment about Autumn brings back the sting she'd never buried, the one she'd thought she could just ignore. Clearly she'd have to take this up with the Braixen when she had a chance, if she had a chance. Was she now worth so little that Autumn didn't even bother to leave a note telling her about the matter? Was there supposed to be no communication altogether?

Blissparce, Oliveira's

Dieter stops and listens, but makes sure to skim some more surface thoughts of Oliveira and Taylor now, just in case there's something more up or if that was it.

"...Yeah, they are. We should probably get over there in case they need help."

Narcia

Philo surveys the assembled group. A motley crew, to be sure, but if the drama of the combat ring taught him one thing it was that a passionate, powerful gang of misfits could overcome the most well-drilled strategy.

"Oh - are we doing introductions? Well, in that case, I am Philoctetes Aristoteles Peritopoulos, but you can simply call me Philo. You might have heard of me in passing?"

"I'm Róisín O'Keeffe. Nobody important, I just go where he goes."

Then Arsene notices the store. Philo and Róisín lag slightly behind the others in entering to browse the wares.