Gleamscape (Restaurant)
No problem when you're like this, though! (Lucy says. Before Benji can say anything else (including reminding Lucy to not to talk to strangers, especially right now), she bites down on the table.)
WHOA! WHOA!! LUCY! (Donna(?) quickly pulls Lucy back away from the table before Lucy bites all the way through it. Fortunately, it was a metal table, so there are only a couple of small dents once Lucy lets go.) Heh heh, we can practice bitin' more later, 'kay, kiddo?
Uh huh...sorry... (Lucy says, laughing sheepishly.)
(Donna(?) looks toward Stellan.) Sorry, she's just real enthusiastic about bein' able ta bite through anythin', r-...just sayin'. (She(?) laughs. Benji nearly adds: "Right now, anyway.", but manages to refrain from doing so, not wanting anybody besides Del and the others know that Lucy is really a Copycatting Riolu in light of the kidnappings.)
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."Gleamscape Restaurant (guess I'll call Spivey's?)
Oh, I understand what ya mean. Had a best friend a lot like your daughter there.. what a girl she was... uh, anyway, where are my manners? The name's Stellan. I'm a treasure hunter, as I'm sure you can see.
A look at Stellan's outer plating would reveal that since the mission at Elulant he's managed to get some more reinforced plating for himself.
June 27th[Becchel]
Noriaki went on ahead with his comrades in to Becchel. As they advanced on, the Decidueye took some time to admire the local architecture and what bits of culture he could pick up from appearance alone.
Montresor and Notte followed as well, but at the very back of the group and made sure not to leave the guard's sight.
"Hey, Nori", said Nephenee, nodding her head to the distance after grabbing Noriaki's attention, "Looks like that's them."
Indeed, the others were visible in the distance.
Upon coming closer, the other group approaching would clearly take note of the Decidueye up front, with a slightly more ghastly appearance with his hood being worn like a collar, his red eyes, his head-feather drooping downwards, and a top hat over his head, casting a shadow that makes his red eyes almost seem to glow from underneath. They overall seem to have the appearance of a weeping tree of some kind, and a deciduous one at that.
[L'Arachel's Manor: Balcony]
"I... See", Bombax responded, "... Aside from the noise catching my attention, Lady L'Arachel has given out some small new orders for right now."
"Already? Damn, she likes us to get stuff done around here", Zelgius huffed out, "What is it?"
"Preparations of food, which I have handled, and its delivery to an apparent "guest" up in the tower past the terrace."
"Oh... Yeah, that..."
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Becchel
(The bouncers note the large group of other Pokémon ahead of them.)
I take it that this other Decidueye is your leader in this operation? (Gene asks Grigori.)
Whew, 'bout time we caught up with da rest 'a dem! (Marsha says.) Feels like it's been ages since we've seen 'em, ya know?
(I breathe a sigh of relief as we finally find the rest of the party. Hopefully that means we can finally find an inn and let this horrible day come to an end....and then we'll finally, hopefully, end this nightmare the next day...)
(I'm guessing all of these other Pokémon with them are others hired to help take her down? I'm surprised at how many there are, including...including that Heracross from when all of this started. I hope that means he's now on our side as well.)
Gleamscape
Y' can call me Donna. (Benji says, sticking out a scaly arm. He's not sure if he should reveal his true identity to this guy just yet.) Kid's name is Lucy, butcha probably got that already. Nice ta meetcha, just sayin'!
Hi! (Lucy says. She seems fascinated when Stellan mentions being a treasure hunter.) You look for treasure? Cool!
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"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."Becchel
(On the way to the inn, I did notice another Decidueye. Yet, he was much different than I am, but somewhat... familiar. I nod to the Infernape.) That's him. I think. (I wave to him, making my presence known. I'm not exactly sure, but I think he still has his free will.)
(Eliza narrowed her eyes at the Bronzong. Why would someone like Philo, an accomplished fighter, ever be a part of any of those things? She understands the hypocrisy in her question, but she has her reasons on why she is. Regardless, she would rather not cause another stir and tried to ignore him.)
(Upon hearing that the other group nearing, Arsene looked at them. Considering what she can do to others, he kept his stare, but did not make any sudden moves. He could only make out one of them for sure, but the others he was more wary about.)
"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, MythraHuh? Is that the other group? , I said from Dodie's back, Another Decidueye? He looks cooler and scarier than the one in our group , I stated, No offense intended, Grigs , I said, voice directed at Grigori. But hey, they all look really interesting, hehehehe , I said, making a strange laugh.
If the group from the South is wondering who is speaking with this ominously deep voice, the voice comes from a Bronzong (who's resting on the Venusaur's back), whose eyes (which are red as blood) are staring at them with glee and curiousity.
Now that the our group is complete now, let's go to the inns! I'm sure it's not only me who's tired... , I said to my big group.
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You might know everything I'm going to do...but that's not going to help you, since I KNOW EVERYTHING YOU'RE GOING TO DO! STRANGE, ISN'T IT?Oh, how good it is to be reunited
Good grief, we seem to be finally be reunited with everyone else...they still seem to be a fair distance away. Like I (seem to, at least) observe some of them flag us down, I do the same, throwing up one arm and waving at them. Trying to, at least.
Oh what a sight for sore eyes they are...
On the other side Kevin doesn't make any moves himself just yet.
Spivey Restaurant
Nice to meet you...Donna.
Stellan says, returning the favor. Considering the hesitation he picked up on earlier he's not exactly sure who this really is, but decides to leave that in the background for now. If this is a Ditto, he reasons, he'll know for sure in due time.
Oh, yes! Just recently I and a group of other mons managed to find some treasures at Eluant Mountain! Bet it'd be the kinda stuff you'd wanna read about, huh, Lucy? If she does...kids these days...
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June 27thBecchel (North)
Hearing others mention that they can see the other group in the distance, Mila looks up from her feet and squints off into the distance where everyone else seems to be looking, only just spotting them from her lower vantage point among the crowds. Once she sees them, however, Autumn in particular, she breaks off from the group she'd traveled with all the way here, energy returning just enough for her to speed her way with Agility, running over towards Autumn and the others. She'll still take a while to reach them, but she refuses to wait any longer to get the truth from Autumn.
Becchel (South)
Autumn pays little mind to the small talk of those around her, even once they've managed to enter the city. The crux of her focus is the same as before, and it leaves her oblivious to the other half of their group in the distance. For the others, however, if the intervening crowds don't hide her, an orange figure would seem to be approaching them at a faster rate than the rest of her companions to the north.
I need to update these things more oftenIn the other group some people were kinda waving at us. I would have liked to the same but I couldn't.
I noticed someone, Mila, running off. Huhuhuhuhuhuhu...I see someone has a loved one to reunite with... , I whispered to myself.
Edited by Theyja on Nov 6th 2018 at 6:14:18 PM
You might know everything I'm going to do...but that's not going to help you, since I KNOW EVERYTHING YOU'RE GOING TO DO! STRANGE, ISN'T IT?Among the other group there was a Porygon-Z, Hehehehehehehe...I wonder how he isn't glitching out... , I still whispered to myself
Edited by Theyja on Nov 6th 2018 at 6:16:35 PM
You might know everything I'm going to do...but that's not going to help you, since I KNOW EVERYTHING YOU'RE GOING TO DO! STRANGE, ISN'T IT?Becchel, South Side
"Yes, you may proceed." She leaves the rest of the group to move on ahead before drawing closer to the two former vassals. "Mark my words, either of you try anything funny, and it's to the Iron Bubble for the both of you."
As the others go up the ramp and start heading towards the inn, the Samurott flashes me an amused smile. I stop...oh, was this about the other guard? "So...she usually has you runnin' these sorts of errands, I take it."
"Oy, ye," he replies back. "Errands...transpo'tin' prisone's...esco'tin'...roit pain in the ess half the time. A' least it gets me favahs. They trust me...mo'e than..." As I duck my head to rejoin the group, the last I see of the Samurott before I start walking along again is a look of confusion on his face, no doubt having turned into a look of annoyance behind my back. We really do need to move along here...and frankly, I don't want to get suckered into an exposé of some rando's life story while we have a credible threat looming over our heads.
Becchel, North Side —> Between the Two Inns
Utopaea? "Well, we haven't heard a lot about ya, . So...what is Utopaea?" He does look ahead and see the others approaching, but he doesn't go to greet them just yet, wanting to hear Philo's answer.
Becchel, Between the Two Inns
After some walking, it looks like we're finally seeing the others. I see Mila immediately zip towards Autumn—yea, that's what she would do—and already, our people are going over with...who the hell is that? Is the bell speaking? Who the hell is carrying them?? Why do I not like this bell already??
"Oh! Customers!" A younger Venonat waddles out from the taller inn (to the north group's left, the south group's right). Ever the opportunist, she saddles up to the south group, giving a glance to the north group before looking back. "Wow, you must be...tourists!" Their injuries tells her otherwise, but that's neither here nor there for her. "And such a large group, too! If you guys are looking for a place to stay, I got just the place for all of you!" She gestures back to the other group. "I can even get you the authentic Becchel living exp—" "HEY!"
A Glameow can be seen bounding over from the other inn (to each group's right and left respectively), and the Venonat lets out an exasperated, bellowing sigh. A business rival? Seems like it to me. Both of them look pretty puny and young, too...probably the owner's kids they roped into getting random schmucks like us to come into their inn. I look over to the other half of our group...there's a smattering of unfamiliar faces, between some familiar (though fuzzy) ones. I don't engage them just yet...hopefully, we can get a place to stay for the night in a timely fashion.
Meanwhile, further behind the southern pack, the Feraligatr Neyad trudges along behind Montresor and Notte, her fists balled together. She had given Rondo the stinkeye as she passed by him...as she saw it, this was more than she wanted to be involved with these visitors, but noooooo, Rondo wouldn't let her have a night of easy guarding. Ahh...she supposes it's better than letting these two run free like they weren't affiliates with a dangerous criminal, or former affiliates as they claim.
"So...you two say you've distanced yourself from that hag. Why? Why the change of heart?"
Becchel (Inns)
(I barely have time to register who all is with Grigori, Mila, and the others we left behind in Narcia before we are accosted by what appears to be two rival business owners of the two tall inns we are by. I can't help but wonder why, exactly, two business rivals would build their inns right next to each other. But before I can do that:)
OY! (The Venusaur with them says to us. (What *is* that on her back?)) Hey, we're yer backup crew. Nice t' meet ya!
Yeah, hey. (Marsha says back. I notice her leaning towards Marlon to whisper something to him.) Dang, I dunno why, but dat Venusaur seems kinda familiar...
Gleamscape
(Lucy listens to Stellan in awe before turning to Donna(?).) Wow, treasure huntin' sounds so fun! Think we could go treasure huntin' sometime? (She asks.)
Heh heh, who knows, kiddo? With ev'rythin' we get inta already, I can't say it's impossible that we might end up on one! Could be dangerous, though. (Donna(?) chuckles.)
(Lucy shrugs.)
(As this is going on, a crowd is starting to draw close to the restaurant. It is, of course, Delilah, June, and the others coming in to meet Benji and Lucy.)
Well...guess we didn't really get anywhere, huh? (June says as she, Delilah, Liesl, Melani, and Bo (who also joined June's search party during the day) head toward the restaurant.)
Well, we did our best, at least. (Bo says.) It makes me so sad, thinking about what those poor Riolu children could be going through right now. They must be so terrified...
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."Becchel, Inns
Mila pushes straight past the two street advertisers as they accost the group, very clearly laser targeted to a single individual as she very nearly skids to a halt in front of Autumn, not having slowed her approach till the final moment. Her lungs are burning by now, after both the long trek to Becchel and the sprint to the proverbial finish line, but even as she gasps for breath she speaks with each exhale, her ragged breathing only adding to the accusation she lets out.
"Autumn..."
"Mila, I—"
"Why, why did you do this..."
Mila looks up at the Braixen's face now as she stabilizes herself, and how Autumn flinches and avoids her gaze speaks volumes to her. The silence cuts like a knife until finally she responds, as if she'd been forced into this and she'd much rather leave Mila fully alone.
"I'm sorry, Mila, it wasn't supposed to go like this. I needed to find Niles."
"Niles, where is he? I don't see him."
"We didn't get him, I'm—"
"What do you mean, you didn't get him?"
Mila glares at Autumn, shocked by her admission. She left her to her suffering for nothing? How was that supposed to make her feel any better? Looking around now, she finally notices Montresor and Notte, and a burst of anger envelops her, her voice no longer holding back any of the betrayal she feels.
"Oh, I see. You thought they were more important instead? You'd rather bring back the ones who nearly killed us instead of our actual friends? Was it easier for you, like it was easier to run away and leave me? Was it?"
"I— no, I— Mila... why are you yelling at me?"
Those words, that response from Autumn chills Mila to her core. It brings her back to some sort of sense, as she takes stock of the situation at hand and realizes only now the aggression and assumption in her actions. Suddenly, that emotion is directed inwards and the Raichu finds herself at a loss for words, not knowing how to apologize for her outburst so soon after their prolonged separation.
"I— I'm... sorry. I need, I want to feel safe."
If Mila were looking up, she'd see Autumn reach out a paw towards her for a moment, as if wanting to put it on her shoulder and provide comfort, but she soon draws it back, not saying another word or moving from her spot as the argument rings out into the streets around them, in full view of both the humanmons and the locals alike.
I need to update these things more oftenBecchel Inns
Who is that on that Venusaur's back? Who is the Venusaur? Uh...wait a minute, that's..
She's one of the bouncers from the restaurant near Silversand..
I then turn to see...Autumn and Mila in an arguement?
Wait, what???
Kevin approaches the business rivals.
Why don't we just have one half stay at one inn and another at the other, it gives both of your places our business?-
Kevin is also cut off by the sudden ringing out of the arguement.
Gleamscape
Heh heh, but it's rewarding, lemme tell ya. So...
Stellan thinks. If he's gonna find out that this is a Ditto who is posing as this child's mother, he should phrase this question carefully.
So..what brings the two of you here?
Outside, Melani agrees with the points the others made.
I'm sure we can find 'em...somehow..
Edited by Team42Larson on Nov 7th 2018 at 5:10:20 AM
June 27th[Becchel]
Noriaki tips his hat at the other group.
"Greetings", he says, sounding more mature to those seeing him evolved for the first time, "It is nice to see you all once again. In case it was hard to tell, yes, I am indeed Noriaki. The encounter was... Turbulent, to say the least. I see you have gathered many new allies. That is good. On top of my awakened power, we have added to our ranks ourselves. It may be surprising to you and hard to accept, but... I for one am ecstatic to the change in the script."
Montresor gives a knowing slight bow. Notte puts a hand to his chest and takes a more pronounced bow.
The vassals are questioned by the Feraligator, to which Montresor begins to answer, "I would not call it a sudden change of heart... To be honest, I had always known to a small degree that she never was totally truthful with me, or anyone for that matter. But I did not wish to believe it, and that combined with my own illness of the mind that plagues had me entrapped in a maze of my own creation. It was due to this I outwardly hated my old companion- the Decidueye there- although I did miss the days that we could be as close as we once were... He had made me realize that I truly was being an utter fool, and I had wronged him so much I..."
Notte picked up, "Witnessing Montresor's breakdown was... Eye-opening for me by extension, to say the least. I had a long-held belief that simply fulfilling my role, my given tasks, my duty as a vassal or soldier or what have you, was the only thing I needed worry about. The previous time I had allowed myself to grow attached to someone involved in what should have been professional... Ended in tragedy. From then on I believed that I should focus on being a vassal and nothing more, finding employment under L'Arachel. I maintained a stone-cold exterior, but I had ended up feeling warmth and solidarity with my fellow vassals and the camaraderie they provided. Seeing someone who has been almost like a brother to me, as much as I had never vocalized it, break down in such a way... It made me realize that there were some things more important than professionalism."
"Okay, you two just", Nephenee started, gesturing at the two inn owners, "Know that we've had a long day and have some catching up to do with these other mons here, so whichever one of y'all can house all of us tonight is just fine."
She takes note of Kevin's suggestions and adds, "Or that, that also works fine."
As Mila yells angrily, the two vassals put their heads down.
Gerome just watches awkwardly, as do Achilles and Hector.
"I sure hope we all manage to hold together at this rate...", Hector whispered to his old friend.
Achilles sighed and nodded.
[L'Arachel's Manor: Balcony]
"Yeah, it is. I think it just raises your Attack or something", Zelgius responded to Nyquil before looking to Bombax, "So we just gotta deliver it up there?"
"Pretty much", the Beedrill responded, "It can be done by one or both of you, so long as it's done. After that I imagine Lady L'Arachel will want us to stand by should she discuss our next course of action."
Becchel
Well, how are we gonna split up if we go into both inns? (Marsha asks.)
(While I scan the crowd that Grigori and the others amassed, I notice Autumn and Mila running to each other and...proceeding to fight?! Oh no...)
Um, i-is no one going to comment on the fact that Autumn and Mila are having a fight?? (I ask.)
Wait, huh?? (Marsha looks up.)
Gleamscape
Well, we were on the way ta Whisperin' Pines with some friends of ours, but we had an accident and now we're hangin' out here with our friends 'til it's repaired. (Donna(?) says. She(?) spots Delilah and the others outside.) Speakin' of which...uh, pardon me for a moment...
(Benji waves at the others to let them know where he and Lucy are and momentarily slips into speaking in his natural voice.) Yo, guys! We're over here, just sayin'!!
(June spots them and waves back.) Okey dokey! (June chirps.)
Alright! (Lucy says, jumping up and running (or waddling, given her current appearance) out to meet them.) Guysguysguysguys...!!
("Donna" looks back to Stellan and spills the beans about himself and Lucy.) Say, pal, you wouldn't happen to know anythin' about any...uh...you know, Riolu kidnappins around here? Like, any ideas of who ta look for?
Lucy? (Delilah's a bit confused by the random Totodile running up to them until she sees the bracelet and Max Revive necklace she's wearing.) ...Oh! You and Benji switched forms since we left...
Uh huh! (Lucy beams.)
Cooooool! You're a Totodile! (June says.) Can't believe I haven't even turned myself into one before...heck, I haven't even seen a Totodile in real life since I was a kid, I don't think! We hardly ever seen any of 'em in Foxfell...
And now I get t' be one!! (Lucy giggles as she looks at her reflection in a window.) Wanna see me bite clean through somethin'?
Let's rejoin your father inside, first... (Liesl says as she heads in. The others follow suit.)
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"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."Becchel (Inns)
"There is some competition, I see", I thought, grinning at the two kids
...Oh...ah, I see I'm already pretty popular. Well, not really. It's just a Smeargle and a Gallade who are giving me and Dodie weird stares, so much it's lowkey hilarious. Hey! How are you guys? Do I have something strange on me? Or are you charmed by the looks of Rainmaker?...get lost, I like women...or maybe Dodie got two potential boyfriends? Heh, who knows? By the way,my name is Rainmaker, if that wasn't obvious enough. And yes, Dods is carrying me...some incident happened...and...hehehe...I am now in these awkward circumstances... , I said, becoming solemn towards the end.
Well, maybe the group should split up depending on where they came from...meaning the North group goes in one inn and the other one goes in the other inn... , I replied calmly to the Swampert's question.
"This guy is sooooooo cool", I thought, when Noriaki introduced himself to us.
"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! And I thought there would be the typical emotional reunion between them!", I thought, cackling at Mila and Autumn's quarrel.
Edited by Theyja on Nov 6th 2018 at 7:24:28 PM
You might know everything I'm going to do...but that's not going to help you, since I KNOW EVERYTHING YOU'RE GOING TO DO! STRANGE, ISN'T IT?The inns, Becchel
Upon hearing Rainmaker suddenly insinuate that I'm a potential "boyfriend" for Dodie I wrap one arm around Marsha to cue him in. Sure hope he could take a hint..
Well overall it doesn't matter to me, because you guys sure seem like you've got a lot to tell us..
Kevin responds to Nephenee. We both keep watch over the situation with Autumn and Mila. Me, I'm more concerned because..they've been nigh inseparable since I first understood my situation..
Gleamscape Restaurant
Melani continues to follow the others.
Inside...Stellan has his suspicions about confirmed about this mon being a Ditto by this "mother" suddenly speaking in a male voice. However...he never has really had any problems with Dittos, yet this one seems to have a much more..stable outlook on things, given the fact that he has a daughter-but who are these friends and why does he associate himself with them? No time for that, he's being asked a question.
Wait, what? I just got into town today and knew nothing about this until now...wait...is the kid normally a Riolu?
June 27thBecchel
Sorry ta burst yer bubble, but Marly's got somebody already. (Marsha says to Rainmaker, looking back toward him momentarily.)
(Dodie gives Rainmaker an odd (not to mention incredulous) look upon him insinuating that Marlon and Eliot were possible boyfriends for her. She doesn't even find either of them even remotely attractive at all. Also, "Dods"?) Just call me Dodie, pal. (She whispers to Rainmaker.)
(Not wanting them to fight for another moment, I get out of the vehicle and begin heading towards Autumn and Mila.)
You two, please...please calm down, this won't help anything! (I say.)
Gleamscape
Yeah, she is. She just Copycatted Transform off 'a me. (Benji explains. He then realizes that it is probably too soon for him to have asked this complete stranger questions about the kidnappings.) Eugh...sorry about askin' ya a question like that so soon. I just really don't want Lucy to end up missin' or kidnapped, just sayin'. My pardner's dependin' on it.
(The others join Benji and Stellan at a nearby table.) Heeeey! (June chirps.) So, uh, we didn't find anythin'.
Unfortunately... (Bo adds.)
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."Becchel (Inns)
Whoopsy-daisy, I didn't know that you two were, like, a couple...obviously because I just met here... , I said, embarassed, Heh, I felt like making nicknames for everybody but okay... , I said to Dods– I mean, Dodie.
"Yep, that Porygon-Z fellow looks unusually chill for a Porygon-Z...maybe they purified his Dubious Disc...or maybe he's a perdu........Who knows really, I only found that Róisy is a human-turned-Pokémon is because she had an unusual accent...but wait, now that I've noticed it, Grigori seems to have a kinda Russian accent, even though it wasn't as terribly obvious as Róisy's...HEHEHEHEHEHEHE...watch out humans....Pokémons..humanmons...Rainmaker will hunt you down....NEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEH...", I thought, cackling silently.
Edited by Theyja on Nov 7th 2018 at 8:00:34 PM
You might know everything I'm going to do...but that's not going to help you, since I KNOW EVERYTHING YOU'RE GOING TO DO! STRANGE, ISN'T IT?

Becchel, North Entrance
Philo looks more than a little ruffled by the implication that he was involved with some kind of organised crime.
"W-well! I'm not sure where you heard these rumours from, but I can assure you, they are totally inaccurate! Spread by someone who picked up on reactionary hearsay about Utopaea, no doubt..."
Hail majestic corporate light, heaven born and ever bright!