I was pretty silent when the group arrived to Becchel. I sighed.

Well, while the bouncers were gushing about the architecture of the city, I kinda had a nap for , like, 30 seconds.

I was pretty damn tired. I made a really loud yawn.

I felt so dull, motionless and tired, but when Gerome kinda introduced himself to the Swanna, I thought I should introduce myself, of course, after irish bitch made me lose my motivation.

   HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! My damsel, I am Rainmaker, Bronzong Trickster God Of Rain. I was summoned by Gerome and friends as an ally. So that, with my help, we could slay an horrible fiend. Hahahahahahahaha!   ,I said with enthusiasm.

"I'm back, baby", I thought, grinning.

Edited by Theyja on Oct 28th 2018 at 8:17:03 PM

Becchel (South)

Autumn's mood has improved but marginally over the course of the journey, her chest still aching whenever a thought about Niles or the Combee got through to her. When they arrive, however, she takes a moment to look up from her feet and actually appreciate the architecture. It's something she'd heard about, being raised in a kingdom on the same island, but never had a chance to visit herself. It was something to be appreciated, but still something better first seen outside of her current state of mind. When she speaks, it is less to the guards, and more to the rest of her group.

"Where do we go to find a place to sleep for the night? And meet up with the others?"

Becchel (North)

Much like Autumn on the opposite side of the city, Mila is torn between surprise and wonderment at the architecture and a frustration at the events leading up to this journey. Every step of the way, she'd been unable but to think of what she'd have to ask the others, how she'd confront Autumn. Today was not a good day for her, and it was far from over yet.

"We should find an inn, I imagine that's where they'd be as well."

Mila avoids mentioning the possibility of psychic communication since as far as she can tell Rainmaker is the only one capable of it amongst them and they're neither trustworthy nor know the rest of their group yet.

Boat to Becchel

After many minutes, Koss finally decides to leave his self-appointed station due to the temperatures getting to him and moves towards the interior of the ship. As he does so, he runs across the captain of the ship, only now seeing that they're a Mudsdale

"Are you turning in? ... Arceus, you're soaked."

"Turnin' in? But it can't even be six yet... if I ain't wrong."

"Well, we're sailing through the night and expect to arrive around midnight, so the crew who handled the first half are going to get some rest now to be able to be ready to haul as soon as we dock. I suggest you do so yourself, since this place isn't an inn."

"Ahhh, ah see now. Ah s'pose ah will, thanks fer lettin' me know."

"Bunks are for the crew, you'll have to make do with any bedding you can find in the hold."

" Ah s'pose that's only fair fer short notice."

Koss makes his way down to the bottom of the ship, navigating the hallways with some caution until he finds the cargo hold of the ship. The area is mostly empty, but a few nets are piled in a corner, ostensibly for holding down crates when they're packed inside. Pushing the netting together to act like a makeshift nest, Koss curls up inside it with his orb tucked away so that it won't accidentally activate during the trip. It's unlikely that he'll actively get sleep like this, uncomfortable and shivering as he is, but it should allow him some energy when they finally reach their destination.

Edited by Cabe_Bedlam on Oct 28th 2018 at 12:31:40 PM

Becchel [South]

We make it to Becchel. One look at this place tells me-this is a haven for Water-Types? Now, this isn't an inherently bad thing per se, because I mean...my girlfriend is one. Speaking of, I can tell she's fairly relieved to be here, and I can't blame her. There are guards of course, a Feraligatr and a Samurott. Nori seems to be handling them, though, but Notte and Montresor seem to be of most suspicion (I mean who wouldn't be suspicious of these two?) I turn and recognize a possible idea for how we can get back with the others-though how feasible it may be depends on where the others are.

Can't I try to ping off of one of them? There's gotta be an inn somewhere here where they'd be.

Becchel [North]

Kevin's group makes it to Becchel. One look of his own accord tells him that it's a place for Water-Types. This of course isn't a bad thing given his typing but all the same he knows why he's here now. While he is somewhat relieved to be at a place similar to Silversand, this definitely doesn't feel like a vacation to him. There's one guard, a Swanna. Gerome is dealing with this guard. He first answers Dodie's question, then turns and looks up at the Guard as well, hoping to aid in answering Mila's question and create a potential answer to finding the others.

They should be here somewhere...hey, uh, know any inns in this town?

Blissparce

Well..I guess we should get going, then.

I followed the group to another town. Are we just going to go everywhere?

Edited by chianticat10 on Oct 28th 2018 at 12:37:47 PM

Becchel (South)

Yeahs, da entire lower half of my body is so sore right now I wish I could just detach da rest 'a myself from it. Do any of yas know of where da inn is? (Marsha agrees.)

(I'm definitely ready to call it a night. To be honest, I just wish this whole journey were over already and we were heading back home. But we still haven't even stopped L'Arachel yet. I'm really beginning to miss Benji and Lucy. I look down at Lucy's still-bloodied bracelet on my wrist. I still need to wash it off the first change we get...)

Becchel (North)

(Dodie just shakes her head at Rainmaker's continued theatrics.)

The road to Narcia, earlier

Philo's expression remains warm and encouraging.

"It can be quite overwhelming to meet one with my reputation, I know. Take all the time you need."

Becchel South

Róisín groans and rolls her eyes as Rainmaker starts up the theatrics once more. God, is she going to have to put up with him for the rest of her time here?

A certain Cofagrigus who has totally been there the whole time is with Kevin's group.

"Wish I could tell ya."

Becchel, South Side

These visitors...so presumptuous of them to think they'd be let into the city so easily. The Feraligatr nods to her compatriot before walking down the ramp, the Samurott shuffling over to guard the entirety of the ramp. She continues to glare at Montresor and Notte for a moment, clearly suspicious of them.

   "You ask to stay within our city, yet you bring here agents of that vile hag? Proven enemies of our king and our people and the people of this island, as every last town has declared."   

She approaches the group ever so cautiously, claws tensed.    "And what of you lot? How do we know you are not...her..."    Her voice trails off when she sees Autumn...she looks familiar, does she not? And she had heard from the other guards of the Foxfellian prince's, no, the princess' return (that strange condition of Foxfell's royal line showing itself no doubt). She fears she may have offended her, somehow, perhaps not knowing exactly how, but her fear and respect is too great to discount the possibility of it. Though she still doesn't know the reason for the presence of the hag's vassals, especially alongside the presence of royalty...supposed royalty...again, it could possibly be her, but she wouldn't dare be inconsiderate in the case it were true. And it seems very true, very true to her indeed.

Were they here before? They had to have been: Montresor and Notte...I'm sure of their names by this point. Still, if need be, I wouldn't have us be hung up by them. "If you're suspicious of them, let the rest of us go ahead. At least let them—"    "No, no..."    ...she shushed me. I let out a low growl, then let it lie, leaning back in the "automobile".    "We will assess this...here."   

Becchel, North Side

The Swanna stares incredulously at Rainmaker. To say he doesn't believe the Bronzong when they claim to be a god would be as plain a fact as saying the sky is blue. Or black, as it now were. And calling him a damsel...he turns his body away from the offending party, covering his...breast with his wing, clearly cross at the Bronzong. It's, of course, when he's in a position as vulnerable as he is now that the wind picks up once more, and he's forced to throw his wings around his person, his neck craning down to meet his...breast as he shivers violently, despite the still-warm tinder of the dead flame sitting beneath him.

"I-inns," he replies exclusively to the more sensible members of this caravan, including the chief of Narcia's police and the two esteemed guardians of Holstown, in the flesh. And he had heard of Hector's heel turn then return to heroism...news spread quick once the town was returned to its rightful owner...it helped he was also part of the reconnaissance team.

He pushes past his starstruck surprise and answers their question, "Ye-e-es, I know of...brrrrrr!"The Swanna shakes himself, shaking head, then neck, then shoulders and wings, then hindquarters and tail before spreading his wings wide and gliding down towards the group. Landing on the sand, he...notices immediately the group is blocking most of the wind, which certainly combs down his feathers (metaphorically and literally the opposite of the wind, and the Bronzong, thoroughly ruffling them).

"Inns, inns." He points to the two taller buildings off in the distance. "There they are, the two most popular inns on this side of town, and the only ones in a straight shot that could house just about everyone in your...party." He can't help but sneer at the Bronzong again.

"And you say there's more of you, on the other side of town, yes? Well, if they're there, you'd better hope Varnie's not on their ass. He'd turn away anyone whose Duckletts—" He clears his throat. "—weren't in a row. Officiate, pencil pusher...but never mind that, I'm bitching."

The Swanna then considers a further point in Gerome's statement. "And there's a criminal to apprehend." He shifts uncomfortably. "...would the criminal happen to be the Vespiquen that had...charmed her way into town on the very path you...not important. We, we had her here some time ago...she sought an audience with the king, but he was away. During her brief stay, she was...a nuisance, unlike what she had shown...us...to begin with."

The Swanna droops before continuing, looking rather pale in the plumage. "It was only after that we heard the horror stories surrounding her. And that we could connect some of our missing persons cases to her and her cronies. I can only wish you the best of luck with her...gentle creature, she, but...wicked and conniving."

"Thank you," Woodruff almost reflexively says to the Swanna, before he looks back to Philo so they may, perhaps, continue their prior conversation once they move towards the ins(s).^* That totally happened in the past during the skip, okaaaaaaaay?

Blissparce, Near the Jail

Taylor B winces every time Amy looks back. Quit. Looking. You're just. Making it. "Well, I'm beat..." ...his head droops a little...that doesn't sit right, something's missing. Like a drum...she'd usually say "beat like a drum".

"L-like a drum," he offers. Amaranth looks up at him, then back to Amy, before letting out a Pyroar's yawn as she stretches her arms. "Yea...like a drum." Like a drum. She laughs...she's so worn out, others have to finish her sayings for her. Not that she needed anything else to show she needed to time out for the day, but it's always good to have more evidence than you need.

"You guys go," she says to her Junior Detectigators, "jail's just up ahead. We got her...we got her 𝄽, we got her 𝄽." The two Taylors then approach Mia to take Ramona off her hand. "Y-yea, we g-g-got her..."

Becchel(North Side)

Why does the Swanna look offended.

Is it because—Oh...   Ah shit, I kinda forgot that male Swanna are a thing as male Gardevoir are a thing...thank you for your disponibility, my dams-*ahem*, monsieur. Hahahahahahahahah!   , I laughed loudly at the Swanna as I started following Woodruff and Philo to the inns.

Edited by Theyja on Oct 30th 2018 at 3:48:21 PM

Becchel [South]

Listen lady, we-

Let it go, Marlon, let it go, let it gooooooo...you have a Princess with you, the actual turncoats themselves, your friends, all capable of making the same explanation that you can...you don't have to be the one to explain everything to nearly every god damn per-mon you meet. Need to make the distinguishment. Who will make the explanation though, I wonder.

Becchel [North]

Oh good, let's get going..

Kevin stops to consider a point the Swanna made. Some guard turning the others down? He looks back around the others, and then to the Swanna.

Any way you or us can get there so we can explain that they're with us, if they're actually at that point in town here? Though uh, between you and us, I'm pretty sure some of her ex-cronies turned coats and are there with them...if this letter we got from them is any indication..

He shows the guard the letter from Noriaki.

Blissparce

Tiff, upon hearing the Taylor's orders, starts to turn and leave.

Okay, everyone, anyone up for another trip to Pappa's?

Edited by Team42Larson on Oct 30th 2018 at 10:45:57 AM

Becchel (South)

Uh, look, Ms. Guardigatr, I think we'd all rather be caught dead dan work for her! ...and Monty and Notte dair are goin' ta agree with dat at dis point, right? Dey want ta take her down just as much as da rest 'a us... (Marsha says, looking over in their direction.)

(Oh dear, I just want to get to a place to sleep at this point. I hate that it's being difficult to get in, but...I can't really blame them for being suspicious of Montresor and Notte. I'm still not even sure if I even fully trust them yet...)

(I simply look on quietly.)

Becchel (North)

Thank you, sir! (Gene also says to the Swanna as he, Cole, and Dodie begin to head on as well.)

Y'know, I've never been in a place like this before in my life. (Dodie remarks as she does so.) This is new 'n different...

Blissparce

(Mia hands off Ramona to the Taylors.) I'm down.

Sounds good to me. (I say.)

Well, let's go, mateys! (Rich says, already starting to lumber off.)

I honestly have no ideas for what could happen at Pappa's at this point, so skipping back to the inn.

(After another nice meal at Pappa's, we're arriving back at the inn.)

I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm really hoping to see some answers tomorrow. (Mia says.) I'm sick of not knowing what happened to my sister.

I don't blame you. (I say. I'm really hoping we can close this case soon myself. The more I'm involved in this, the more I still really don't feel like I'm mentally equipped to be involved in murder mystery cases. Ramona's mania is still burned into my mind.)

Well...here's hoping we figure something out soon. (Mia sighs. She turns to go.) See you all in the morning.

Have a good night, guys. (I say to Mia and Tiff.)

Night, mateys... (Rich also says.)

(Maran, Sunny, and Cortez are also arriving back at the inn as we call it a day. Maran seems to be in female form again and is currently wearing a blue visor while Sunny is now wearing a shiny necklace with a Ledyba-shaped charm on the end of it along with her trademark hat. Maran is carrying both Cortez and a bucket of seashells.)

Edited by kablammin45 on Oct 30th 2018 at 2:15:02 PM

Becchel, North

"Sold my berries in Silversand sometimes, then there was Slak Rock, so not too out of the blue for me, but... yeah. This place is pretty nice."

Blissparce

Dieter yawns and heads to bed as well, glad things seem to be getting solved, though was a shame about Ramona's friend.

Becchel (North)

(I nod to the Venusaur.) That's what the letter said. (A thought came to mind: what if Nori did fall into that bitch's claws? What if she used him to lure us into a trap, knowing we would try to save him? She could've used some sort of magical bullshit to corrupt his mind like Dorian. And if that were true...    then she lost her right for a quick death.    I closed my eyes and shook my head. I just have to hope that it isn't the case. I asked the Swanna.) Any other places worth noting?

(Without another word, Eliza and Arsene decided to make their way to the inn. At least they should find a place to stay first before doing anything else.)

(Meanwhile, Claude admired the view of the town.)    My, I just can't help but wonder how these buildings were made. It must take a skilled architect to design them!   

(Zelda just rolled her eyes in response. She always thought Claude was a romantic on a lot of things, but she can't help but like him for it.)

Becchel (North)

   Yeah yeah, it is nice and stuff. But, compared to my personal dimension, this city is like feces freshly shat by a Darumaka put next to a gleaming diamond. Heheheheheheh!    , I said to the bouncers and the Cofagrigus in a really natural and casual way.

Edited by Theyja on Oct 30th 2018 at 8:45:46 PM

The Dos Santos Manor

After she turns to leave with Mia, and after time walking, the sisters arrive home.

Well...we're here.

Tiff knocks on the door.

Mom? Dad? Tiago? We're here.

Edited by Team42Larson on Oct 30th 2018 at 3:55:10 PM

[Becchel: South]

"Your concern is perfectly understandable, Madam", said Notte, "We have turned coat recently in light of an epiphany in regards to her actions and intentions. But of course, we do not expect such a change of heart to be immediately accepted, nor do we expect instant forgiveness for our transgressions."

"These two have caused me a great deal of misery in the past as L'Arachel's vassals", Noriaki explained, "But even further before that, they were like brothers to me. I was once a vassal of hers as well, before my eyes had opened to her vile nature. While it may have taken them much longer, their eyes have opened as well and they intend to atone for their sins committed under her."

"Yes, indeed", Montresor added, "We are intent on fixing our mistakes and are now standing against that.... Lying wench. Whatever assessment you intend to go through with, so be it."

"I've had heavy loss indirectly 'cause of these guys, but I know it wasn't entirely on them and that they show they're looking to correct that", Nephenee also jibed in, "Honestly, I'm not sure I can say that I forgive them... But now's not the time for us to be turning down more allies, especially ones with inside knowledge."

[Becchel: North]

"Ah, yep, that's exactly who we're looking to take down", Gerome confirmed to the guard as he followed the rest of the group, "We should probably be heading in the direction of wherever that other entrance is, if this other guard truly is going to be that much trouble."

Achilles nodded in agreement, "I'm sure that seeing an official from nearby law enforcement and some esteemed guardians vouch for them should alleviate any suspicion they may be getting snared by."

[L'Arachel's Manor]

"It's more of just a passionate release of emotion, I guess. Helps you feel a bit better. Besides... I already made some ruckus anyway. ^_^;"

Edited by Konkfan7 on Oct 30th 2018 at 4:29:55 AM

   "Hm. I suppose so. Very well, I shall try it for myself."    He closes his eyes and breathes in for a bit before opening them once more. He leans his head back and lets out an intense, gutteral roar towards the heavens. As he does so, he can feel a sense of… vigor. Even after his cry dies out, that rush still remains.    "Hahh… This is odd. I was under the impression it would help me relax, but I seem to be… more worked up than before. Any idea as to why?"    He asks Zelgius.

Becchel (North)

(Dodie snorts and rolls her eyes, earning her a strange look from Gene.)

Well, where's the other entrance? Just straight ahead, or...? (Cole asks back to Gerome or the Swanna.)

Blissparce (Inn)

You mateys seemed to have a busy day. (Rich remarks to Maran, Sunny, and Cortez as we head inside.)

Oh, oui! We had a wonderful time! (Sunny says.) We explored the beach, went to market where Maran bought me zis lovely necklace and he got that hat, then combed the beach combed the beach for pretty seashells, and zen came back here after eating.

Yes! Bzz! Did you all find anything out about the murders? (Maran asks.)

Well...we found out who murdered Harvey. (I say.)

Really? Who? (Sunny asks.)

Some crazy Gliscor named Ramona who had always had a beef with him. (I explain.) Bad news is that she's not even the only killer.

Figures... (Cortez grumbles.)

Oh...bzz, well, let's hope the rest of however many others there are aren't too hard to find, yes? Bzz? (Maran asks.)

Aye... (Rich says.)

(We all split up and head to our rooms with the same sleeping arrangements as before. Still feeling a bit overwhelmed by what happened today, I go straight to sleep not long after climbing into my bed.)

Blissparce (Manor)

(Pancho answers the door.) Hola, kiddos. (He sighs.)

Ola, Papa. (Mia says as she and Tiff are let in. The three of them head into the living room where Maria (who has finally shifted into another form (her Machamp one) since this morning) and Tiago are.)

So, how did today go? (Pancho asks as he has a seat beside his wife.)

Well... (Mia flops down onto her favorite lounge chair.) We caught who killed Cosby. She was a total maluco.

Oh, that's good that you caught her. (Maria says.) ...But was she the one who killed...?

(Mia shakes her head sadly.) No, she wasn't...there's more than one Pokémon at work here.

Edited by kablammin45 on Oct 30th 2018 at 4:45:47 AM

Becchel, North

"Well, that... certainly is an evocative description."

Blissparce, Dos Santos Manor

Tiago looks a bit unsure.

"Mais Pokémon? Qualquer idéia de quem são?"^* More Pokémon? Any idea who they are?

Edited by CorvusAtrox on Oct 30th 2018 at 3:57:07 AM

Becchel - North Entrance

It's amazing, really. With every sentence that comes from his... no, not mouth, that's inaccurate. The mouth-shaped component of Rainmaker's face is completely immobile. But whatever he's using to communicate, every time he uses it, she hates him even more. She speaks to the guards.

"Don't worry 'bout the... bell... thing... Bronzong, that's it. We didn't expect him and we don't want him."

At the very back of the party, Philo responds to Woodruff's glance with a warm, reassuring smile.

"Well? Do you have any conversational points you'd like to bring up, while you have the chance?"

Dos Santos Manor

No..No, no lo sabemos. Planeamos comenzar a correr de nuevo por la mañana.

Blissparce (Dos Santos Manor)

Yeah, and I really hope we finally find whoever it is who killed Izzy. (Mia says, her fists tightening.) When we do, I gonna make them sorry they ever messed with the Dos Santos fam-

Mia, stop. (Maria interrupts, speaking quietly but firmly.) We are all sad and angry over losing Izzy, but getting violent toward the person who killed her won't change a thing...

(Mia sighs and releases her fists, upset that she upset her mother.)

I just want some peace of mind, you know? (Mia says, her voice shaking a little as she thinks about Izzy and the things Izzy had dreamed of doing and how that was all taken away from her.) Sorry...

(She quietly gets up and heads to her room.)

Tiago hears Tiff. "Ah, bem. Espero juntar-me a procura para os assassinos novamente." ^* Ah, good. Hope to join the search for the killers again.

And then Mia heads off and he sighs. "Também quero vingança, mas... tens razão, mãe."^* I want revenge too, but... you're right, mom.

Edited by CorvusAtrox on Oct 30th 2018 at 8:46:30 AM

Becchel (South)

(You know what? To hell with this. I paused and saw that Eliza is probably out of hearing range before I spoke to that Bronzong, putting my wing towards him. He would likely notice my accent.) I've always thought bells were loud and annoying. Whoever decided to give that one sentience must have really fucked up. I mean, at this point, you might as well be the world's loudest riot shield.

Becchel (North)

"I must have traumatized irish bitch, for her to really be onto me.", I thought while sneering at Róisín.

   Wait, WHAAAAAAAAT!   , I said at Grigori.

If my jaw could drop, it would drop right now.

   Whoawhoawhoawhoa...I was just being honest! Don't hate on me for being honest! Lemme rephrase it: "The city is nice and stuff, but compared to godly dimension, this city is like shit put next to a diamond". That doesn't fucking mean the city is shit, it just means that my godly dimension is reaaaaally luxurious!   , I said to Grigori, looking surprised at him.