My first instinct is to just say 'No,' but I hold it off. I quickly finish my sandwich. "… Doesn't matter," I reply dryly, fiddling with my cap. As I do, some things fall out of it. A Focus Band and a manual. (Shit, I forgot about these…) That Focus Band really takes me back… and that manual may be more of a recent acquisition, but it still managed to slip my mind. (… Flame Burst, right?) Somehow, it only came to me now that I can still improve in another way. And that gave me the tiniest glimmer of hope. (Note to self: read later.) I tuck both items back into my cap and cover it all with the damp bandana.
If I don't clash, I don't change. The world ends at my borders, and the best moments slip away.Holstown
*I start toward the group, eager to see them again... but then I notice that a certain someone isn't with me.*
PJ: "...El? You coming?"
Are you ready? Go live!"...?" Oh, that's right! Yeah, she passed by that place. "Yeah! I'm fine, it's just, uh... got a bit o' brain fog is all."
Okay, no, who are you kidding? You're not fine.
"... I, uh, remember absolutely nothing about the trip over here."
I'm Huney B now. Okay?Noriaki tilted his head to the side in a manner befitting an owl.
"... That does sound rather concerning", the Decidueye expressed, "Perhaps it may be good to seek out a medical professional once we get there. I could opt out of festivities for the time being if I must see you on your way."
Edited by Konkfan7 on Apr 25th 2019 at 6:14:43 AM
Holstown
Why isn't he going?
"Y, yes, it's..." I lean over a little and rub my temple. Should I tell him about what Mila told me? Not that I'm really so discombobulated about it...I'm not gonna be stressing over this, I just wish
"Jesus!" [Oh, god, sunlight, sunlight, I was not prepared, I...]
"...wait, where..." [I stand up—] "Whoa!" [One wobbly leg sweeping forward to restore my balance is enough to prevent me from going into a pratfall...it's a bit of a process before I realize there's a tree behind me for me to lean on. Which I do.]
[It's been a while since last night, obviously. I remember the last thing I was thinking of, but now it feels...distant. There's still a little bit of panic there, but I can feel it fading. My heart's still thumping along in my throat, my breath's still a little sharp, which can kinda happen when you've been thrown off balance. I'm smaller, I know that much...I must've shrunk when I was out, I guess. Guess that's why I'm feeling a little out of it, why my legs are shaking a little trying to brace myself against the tree.]
Blissparce, Police Station
"...that's not helpful!" "I-it's not?!"
The Servine spins around and points judgmentally at her Hitmonlee partner. "Of course not! They could be anywhere!"
Taylor B shrinks a little before realizing... "...w-well...w-w-we could j-just...f-find them. Ev-veryone knows wh-who the m-mayor is, r-right?"
Holstown
*I... um... okay, it's Jesus? I don't... why is he suddenly so confused and dizzy? Now he's got me confused.*
PJ: "Uh... there. The guys are that way."
*I point behind me in the direction where everyone's gathered.*
Are you ready? Go live!Holstown
[Oh...that they are. And Whitney, too...that's her name, right?] "Thanks, I..."
[...oh, my god. I wasn't gonna give the helpful voice another thought, but...it's—] "PJ!" [I rush over towards him and scoop him up without a second thought, spinning around and hugging him snug against my chest. I come to a stand-still as the brief spike of elation dies down, but I'm still holding onto him, and I don't really plan on that changing anytime soon.]
"Oh, my god," [I almost gasp out in relief.] "Where the hell were you?" [I'm still a little worked up, but I can't be worried really. I guess it's doesn't matter, though curiosity, I cannot easily overcome.]
Holstown
*I don't return the enthusiasm as he lifts me up, I just become even further befuddled. He's... he's holding me again, and I want to enjoy this, but what's going on with him?*
PJ: "I... I just told you, I have no idea."
*Yep, that's definitely worry I'm feeling now.*
PJ: "El, I'm... gonna ask this again, are you okay?"
*I know Eliot's usually weirdly moody, but now he's got short-term memory loss too?*
Edited by CaliburnAbsoluteEX on Apr 25th 2019 at 7:02:19 AM
Are you ready? Go live!Towards Narcia
Now there's a thought. Ah guess it's certainly better'n tryin' ta set up a third place right next ta the others.
Koss hopes Woodruff won't comment on the fact that he hasn't actually answered his question one way or another. At the moment, he's somewhat preoccupied watching the mons walking across the road and wondering how far away the humanmons are at this point.
Holstown, River
" Aww, Niles, it sounds like it matters. Come on, if you don't say anything how can we make sure you're okay?"
Autumn draws her paw along Nyquil's back as she says this, petting him lightly and facing towards him, waiting for a response. While Mila can't disagree that she gets the impression he'd rather not go, she still doesn't fully agree with the approach Autumn is taking.
"I do want to go before they leave us behind, but are you okay to stay back with him, Autumn? You can always catch up to me if you don't mind the group."
"Alright, but don't get too far, and only while we're getting to Narcia."
I need to update these things more oftenHolstown
(Marsha rubs the top of her head, not sure what to say. Noriaki's pretty much said what she was thinking of saying. She turns her attention to Dinah, who Marsha notices just came back from her little excursion around town.)
Dair you are, Bookworm! (I jump when Marsha suddenly speaks to me.) Any luck findin' dat kid's parents?
I'm afraid not... (I sigh.) I don't suppose you've found out anything, have you?
Eh...we've all kinda been preoccupied. Sorry. (Marsha says.)
(I figured as much...)
Blissparce
Well yeah. (Mia says.) We just have to find a Dunsparce with a Vileplume, right?
That's assuming the mayor is still with Lenton, of course. (Taylor R says.)
So, uh, is Lenton a friend of the mayor's or something? (I ask.) Is there anywhere in particular that they like to hang out for some coffee or something?
Maybe we could check Pappa's. (Mia says.)
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."Outside
I scratch my head and shrug at everything occurring now, making a suggestion.
Well, I don't think anything'll get solved by standing around here. Why don't we just head right to Narcia now?
Blissparce
Pappa's? Well, what're we waiting on? Let's go there now!
Edited by Team42Larson on Apr 25th 2019 at 8:10:41 AM
June 27thHolstown
Noticing the party's approach, Philo breaks into a broad grin.
"You're here! Wonderful, simply wonderful! I've heard all about what you achieved - bravo, bravo! I simply regret not being able to aid you myself!"
The Delphox suddenly looks very agitated, and a little embarrassed. The Zoroark's expression also changes, but in his case it's to a look of bitter frustration. Róisín? She's as expressionless as ever.
"Oh, hey there."
Hail majestic corporate light, heaven born and ever bright!Holstown
[He did? He...oh. Must've been talking to out-me, then...]
"...I...I don't really know, ehe..." [Now I feel a little confused...I'm happy, certainly, but...there's a dread pulling me away from that happiness, the dread lingering over me about what's been happening to me.] "I've been...slipping in and out of consciousness, I guess, but...it's not narcolepsy, I know that."
[I think back to what Mila told me the day before yesterday.] "...I wasn't...yelling at you, was I? When I was out..."
Woodruff does a worse job at stifling his laughter than before, though the channel's still abuzz with that joyful static. He's briefly earned a glance from Lyman, who then quickly turns his attention back to Pauline as she continues stating her piece.
{Ah, wouldn't that be a mess. But really, they're desperate, right? Could probably use a helpin' hand...maybe don't gimme any pay 'till they can manage it. He looks out towards the boardwalk town, or his best guesstimate...a stretch of field is the only barrier between the flattened, grassy road and the marshlands stretching across the southeastern stretch of the island.
Blissparce
Taylor A shrugs. "I guess they're friends? If they are, I never see them together...oooh! What if they're jaded ex-lovers!" They are not jaded ex-lovers, as Taylor B understands it, but sitting idly and postulating about the two's current relationship won't get them anywhere to finding him.
"Am-maranth's r-right, they're n-not that close—" "I didn't say that!" "b-but they're together now, r-right? P-People will already know s-something's up if s-something's went down at the t-town hall and th-the assistant m-mayor got d-dragged off to j-jail...h-he should be the o-one to set th-this all straight." "Right!"
"You all talking about Rave?" Oh, hey, there's that Lenton guy, sticking his head in through the station door. Someone should've probably locked that. He walks further inside, though he doesn't get too close to the group. "I walked him over to his house if you're really gunning on finding him."
Edited by BlackMageAnolis on Apr 25th 2019 at 7:57:54 AM
Holstown
PJ: "When you were... what?"
*Well that... um... didn't really clear anything up. Hell, if anything, my confusion and concern's starting to make me anxious. My throat's all... not swollen, is heavy the right word? I can feel my blood pumping along it, and through my arms, my legs, my tail... Goddammit, not now, not now, everything's supposed to be okay...*
PJ: "I... you didn't yell at me I guess? That Whitney girl seems kinda upset though? Eliot, you're... what's... I..."
Are you ready? Go live!"I'm... sure I'll be okay. One time thing, right?"
... She looks at the two people, confused.
"... Hey, uh, who're these dudes?"
I'm Huney B now. Okay?Holstown
"PJ, I..." [He's getting worried, I can see that. I wish I knew all of what's going on...and Koss doesn't seem to be around...he said he wanted to talk to me about it, I think.]
[I pull PJ a little closer towards me, gingerly rubbing his back, trying to calm him down.] "I'm gonna get answers...but right now, I just want everything to be good." [I sigh.] "...this is the best I've felt in..." [I can't really put a number on it...I have to laugh a little.] "We'll say four days."
Edited by BlackMageAnolis on Apr 25th 2019 at 8:17:35 AM
Holstown, River
"Alright. I'll see you two soon, then."
Mila picks up her bag and shifts over slightly, dropping down to hug Autumn and then Niles for a shorter duration before she returns to the others. Just as she's leaving the area, she looks over her shoulder for a moment to see if Niles decides to follow, but she doesn't pause for long. Once Mila is gone, Autumn looks back to the Quilava and thinks about what to say as she continues to pet him.
"I guess running away didn't really work for either of us, did it?"
Towards Narcia
Ah, perhaps, 'slong as yer gettin' room an' board in the meantime. 'Course, gotta bring that all up wit' yer parents, ah don't get ta decide any a' that fer ya.
Koss shifts himself higher, slowly gaining altitude on his floating tail until he's to the point where Woodruff or his mother would have to stand up completely straight to reach him. Not to show off, but just for a better view of the outgoing mons.
"Ah ain't seein' em yet, but ah'll let ya know."
I need to update these things more often

Outside
I dunno what we're doing, expect apparently the mons of Narcia want to throw us a party for stopping L'Arachel. Something like that, comes with being heroes I suppose?
I also note Dinah come up to us and shoot her a look of "you still haven't found them?"
June 27th