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BlackMageAnolis At the heart of the world... from about three miles away from you. Since: Jul, 2013 Relationship Status: Dancing with myself
At the heart of the world...
#42426: Jan 11th 2020 at 9:54:57 PM

Foxfell Castle

[I look up from my drawing. This place has become a pretty familiar site to me over the past week and a half I've been here. It's nice not having to go town to town for a place to stay or follow the news for any threats, but, and I know I'm not quite well to deal with it, but I am kinda itching to get back out and deal with this VA thing.]

[I haven't had a slip in a couple days, and apparently it was only for a few hours; guess the other guy's out of his element here. I've actually been smoking weed, funny enough, or Persim leaves rather...I'm borrowing someone else's pipe, apparently they had an extra. But it keeps me from having panic attacks...I really wanted to stay clean back on Earth, but I guess desperate times call for desperate measures. I really only let myself have so much anyway, and it's still hell on my lungs.]

[Food's been good, I've been eating like a king. Well, I am in a castle, and I am friends with the princesses, so yea, I basically am eating like a king. It's let me really explore this place, too; I think I've flown on the roof how many times now, three, four?]

[Oh, I found another lizard I like the look of. Have no clue what it's called, it almost looks like some guy on DeviantArt drew it, but I see enough unfamiliar Pokemon already around here. It's fucking tall, though, I did have to shrink it down to something more manageable. After living at around four foot for a month, anywhere off that feels like a goddamn event, and I'd like it to stay that way. The sail things are still kinda weird, but I'm lying on my belly anyway, so they're not really an issue right now.]

[...why did I get to thinking about the week right as Mila comes knocking on my door? I haven't been leaving her hanging, have I? Just...staring off into the sunset, reminiscing? Call me JD, for Pete's sake.]

[...that being said, I kinda don't wanna move.] "You can come in, Mila." [I get back to drawing for now...wish I learned how to draw muscles before I left...]

Edited by BlackMageAnolis on Jan 11th 2020 at 12:57:17 PM

Konkfan7 Konknitive Dissonance from Roselle Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Konknitive Dissonance
#42427: Jan 11th 2020 at 10:02:12 PM

"Yyyyyes! Looks like I found something!" the rabbit-Pokemon in the distance said to themself.

"Civilization, civilization, civilization, SWEET CIVILIZATION-"

It was only last minute that the Raboot noticed Grigori in their path. They tried to halt their movement, their burning feet screeching against the ground before they tumbled forward and collided with the large owl.

"Oof!"

Edited by Konkfan7 on Jan 11th 2020 at 1:03:03 PM

Cabe_Bedlam Mila from the land of twilight, under the moon. Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: Gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
Mila
#42428: Jan 11th 2020 at 10:08:29 PM

Foxfell Castle

Hearing Eliot's assent from the other side, Mila pushes open the door to his room with a paw as she holds his gift under the other. It's almost like being back home, at least with her younger brother who'd never come to his door when she (he? How was she supposed to use pronouns when thinking back?) knocked. In any case, it wasn't long before the Raichu had entered and started to idly watch what Eliot was getting up to as she distracted herself from her original purpose.

"... Looks nice. And it seems like you're enjoying this new look, huh?"

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BlackMageAnolis At the heart of the world... from about three miles away from you. Since: Jul, 2013 Relationship Status: Dancing with myself
At the heart of the world...
#42429: Jan 11th 2020 at 10:14:03 PM

Foxfell Castle

"Thanks, and y, yea, I am!" [I let my sketchpad rest on the bed and perch my head up a little more.] "...do you have any clue what this mon is called, it's killing me not knowing."

[...my eyes fall down to the something in her hands. I am curious about that as well, but I don't say anything yet.]

Cabe_Bedlam Mila from the land of twilight, under the moon. Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: Gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
Mila
#42430: Jan 11th 2020 at 10:28:16 PM

Foxfell Castle

"Not really, no... maybe Autumn knows? Or you could ask the Absol, I think he was hitting the books a lot lately—"

Mila follows Eliot's gaze as she speaks, realizing after a moment that she'd sidetracked herself and that she hadn't yet explained to him why she'd come in. Taking a moment to refocus, she drew the item from under her arm and unfurled it to show a simple cream scarf; almost the same color as Eliot's base form but just different enough for it to not get lost against his fur. After letting the light hit it for a moment, she hands it off to the currently-unnamed-lizard-mon for him to feel it for himself.

"I remember you used to have a shawl you liked to keep with you, so I thought I'd get you something a bit nicer now that I have the chance (and the royal disposable income). What do you think?"

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BlackMageAnolis At the heart of the world... from about three miles away from you. Since: Jul, 2013 Relationship Status: Dancing with myself
At the heart of the world...
#42431: Jan 11th 2020 at 10:36:23 PM

Foxfell Castle

"O-oh..." [I sit up and take the scarf in my hands. I take a long while just staring at it...I lost that shawl back at—]

[I smile a little at the gesture, but...] "...t-thanks. It's nice..." [I crumple and wring it a little as the moment turns bitter...]

Cabe_Bedlam Mila from the land of twilight, under the moon. Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: Gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
Mila
#42432: Jan 11th 2020 at 10:48:41 PM

Foxfell Castle

Mila offers a smile in return to Eliot, but it doesn't take long before she catches on to his mood and her expression turns to a frown. Trying to think of how to handle the situation, Mila ends up crouching down next to Eliot and placing a paw on his shoulder, rubbing it slightly as she tries to find the right words.

"Eliot... it's okay now, right? If you want— if you want to talk about it you can, but... you're not gonna get hurt, alright?"

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BlackMageAnolis At the heart of the world... from about three miles away from you. Since: Jul, 2013 Relationship Status: Dancing with myself
At the heart of the world...
#42433: Jan 11th 2020 at 11:19:50 PM

Foxfell Castle

[I heave a sigh and rest the scarf in my lap. I know what she means, but dwelling on it won't...]

[I stand up and pull myself away from Mila, making my way to the nightstand and grabbing the pipe and a match. I light it, light the leaves, take a huff...get into a brief coughing fit. At least it's a better smell than marijuana, I can give it that much.]

[...it starts setting in. There's a numb, single-minded clarity washing over my brain. I put down the pipe and turn around, feeling a little light-headed at first before my head manages to readjust.] "I...appreciate the gift. I really do, but..."

[I rap my fingers on the nightstand trying to find the right words.] "...I just want to try avoid thinking about it as much as possible, and...I dunno, I'm just...really touchy right now. I'm only barely getting by, and these leaves can only help so much." [Despite the Persim numbness, I still feel my stress welling up just behind that barrier. I'm not panicking, but I don't feel good...]

Cabe_Bedlam Mila from the land of twilight, under the moon. Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: Gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
Mila
#42434: Jan 11th 2020 at 11:27:26 PM

Foxfell Castle

"You're right. I'm sorry, I— I shouldn't have mentioned that. (God, I—) Look, either way, it's a gift, right? Doesn't have to have any meaning tied to it, no replacements, or— it's a gift."

Mila ends up sitting down where she was as Eliot rises up, trading positions with him as she tries to gather her thoughts and ignore the small cloud of smoke welling up in the room. She's not exactly a fan of the habit, but she knows that it's helping so she tries to put the tightness she can feel in her chest aside. Things have been getting better, but this was the odd reminder that better wasn't always exactly the same as good.

"... You're doing better than before, right? It— it's working, the treatment the guild figured out. Slowly, I guess, but I hope it is."

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BlackMageAnolis At the heart of the world... from about three miles away from you. Since: Jul, 2013 Relationship Status: Dancing with myself
At the heart of the world...
#42435: Jan 11th 2020 at 11:52:48 PM

Foxfell Castle

"...it's been pretty slow." [Now that I think about it, I honestly don't know if the treatment's been helping. It's not technically just for me either, so I can't even say if it helped get me back after my last slip.]

"...but yea, I guess it has." [I sit back down beside her.] "...I...really gotta thank you for sticking by me with this. I...I hate saying this, but I feel like everyone else going off and doing whatever, it's like they're trying to avoid me. Like my head's broke and suddenly they're all worried I'll snap and tear out their throats or some shit like that...not that that doesn't have any precedent."

[I hold my head in my hands.] "But...yea...I know that shit's not true, but...still...thanks. You 'n Autumn, Uryu, Koss..." [...still, that fear of mine...I hope I didn't scare PJ off with that slip...]

Cabe_Bedlam Mila from the land of twilight, under the moon. Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: Gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
Mila
#42436: Jan 12th 2020 at 12:33:47 AM

Foxfell Castle

"Oh, Eliot, it's okay..."

Mila rubs the back of Eliot's head (or at least the part near her, what with the back frill getting in the way), wondering if there's anything she can say or do to improve his current situation. Maybe there is, but for now she's more worried about accidentally making things worse. At least, like he said, there are some people caring for him.

"... I was planning to go out with Autumn for food soon. You could join us if you wanted. I enjoy your company. We enjoy your company."

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WackyPancake from My computer. Since: May, 2011
#42437: Jan 12th 2020 at 2:44:06 AM

Foxfell Inn

"Chef, help! I'm stuck! I'm mixing with the snow! CHEEEF!", yells the Alcremie, her upper body sticking out of the snow pile.

The Slurpuff facepalms and mutters some curses in French. He grabs one of the Alcremie's hands while the Vanillite grabs the other, and they pull. She won't budge. She really is stuck.

It is then when the Slurpuff notices the Goodra staring at them. He's pretty large. Maybe he could pull her out.

"Ah, pardon monsieur, do you mind helping us rescue mon assistant?"

"AAAAAAAAH!"

Edited by WackyPancake on Jan 12th 2020 at 11:49:31 AM

"I like girls, but now, it's about justice."
kablammin45 Wondering why Aerodactyl got the shaft this gen from Misty Brook (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: I won't say I'm in love
Wondering why Aerodactyl got the shaft this gen
#42438: Jan 12th 2020 at 6:03:42 AM

Foxfell (Inn)

(Hold on, he’s talking to me! I don’t see anyone else in here right now.) Oh, sure.

(I walk over to the mess, carefully wrap my antennae around the little whipped cream Pokémon, and gently try to pull her out of the ice pile.)


(Marsha spots Dinah and Lucy leaving their inn room and heading toward the dining area, but that’s it.) Looks like Lucy and the Bookworm are up. (She remarks.)


(Dinah and Lucy end up walking into the dining area just in time to see this strange sight.) What on earth....?


Foxfell (Docks)

(The Shifter has just pulled back into Foxfell, being piloted, as always, by Benji. He is accompanied by a few passengers: Henry and his companions.)

Hey, thanks again for the help, fellas! (Benji says as he ties the boat off.)

It was an honor to assist in reuniting that young one with her family! (Henry says as he, Tenn, and Shelley step off the boat. Tenn nods in agreement with Henry.)

So what will you fellas be up to here? (Benji asks them.)

We were going to rest here for a while and then go to Denalsi. (Shelley says.)

Yes! Surely there will be something for us to help out with there! (Henry says.)

Alright, reckon I’ll be on the way to the inn where Dinah and Lucy are stayin’. (Benji says. He reaches back onto the Shifter and grabs a letter.) And I’ll get this letter to everyone.

(Benji heads toward the inn while the trio of Bug-types head toward a restaurant for breakfast.)

"Anybody got some coffee? But nothing too strong! I don't wanna fly into a window at a gajillion miles per hour again, scree!"
Team42Larson We dare you to say his name from Cabrini-Green Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
We dare you to say his name
#42439: Jan 12th 2020 at 6:14:59 AM

Foxfell Inn

As I step into the hallway I focus in on Dinah and Lucy as they head on to the dining area, as Marsha did point out. I begin to follow them, looking back to Marsha.

Alright, come on.

As I get in closer and get a more focused look on the dining area I realize almost as quickly that Dinah is looking into the dining area at something...or someone...that's in there. As I approach the Krookodile and Riolu from behind (still a fair few paces behind, mind you) I try to get a grasp on the situation.

Guys, what's happening in there?

Edited by Team42Larson on Jan 12th 2020 at 9:18:19 AM

Tell....everyone....
WackyPancake from My computer. Since: May, 2011
#42440: Jan 12th 2020 at 6:42:14 AM

Foxfell Inn

"Alors, all together now! Three, two, one... Pull!"

With the help of a big and strong Pokémon like a Goodra, the Alcremie is successfully dislodged from the mound.

Perhaps a little too successfully. The sheer force of the pull sends the poor Alcremie rolling towards the crowd gathered behind them, like a ball heading towards a group of bowling pins!

"GYAAAAAAH!!"

"I like girls, but now, it's about justice."
Team42Larson We dare you to say his name from Cabrini-Green Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
We dare you to say his name
#42441: Jan 12th 2020 at 7:10:11 AM

Foxfell Inn

...perhaps that's what was going on here. And yet it still doesn't feel any more logical than what outer appearances led me to believe. I'm able to sidestep the...rolling ball of ice cream (that's a Pokemon?) rather easily as I finally look inside the dining area.

Um, hi. I assume that the rolling ball of ice cream belongs to you?

Tell....everyone....
Malfar The Ocean's Gray Waves/Crux of Fates from Ruling my Kingdom Since: Jul, 2019 Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
The Ocean's Gray Waves/Crux of Fates
#42442: Jan 12th 2020 at 7:19:18 AM

Day 1 of seven: I pretty spent most of the day exploring the sight of Foxfell, so thar way I wouldn't get lost trying to find things in the city. I also attended an auction for the first ever, though I only got a pair of Orbs from it. Aria returned a lost Sobble to her parents.

Day 2 of seven: I started to write a fiction book based on some stuff from the place I used to live before being turned into a Pokemon. Aria spent most her day in the royal library.

Day 3 and 4 of seven: Nothing out of the ordinary happened on these days.

Day 5: I had chase down a particularly sneaky Kecleon, who stole Aria's pendant. I eventually cornered the 'Mon and turned him over to the people whom usually handle those kinds of things.

Day 6: Spent all day in the library looking myths and legends about humans, which seemed really dumb, silly and/or outrageous.


Day 7

"Well then." I simply state when see Goobert pulling out Alcreme from the ice.

Edited by Malfar on Jan 12th 2020 at 7:20:35 AM

I make my own fate! (When I'm not fighting for Hoshido or Nohr.)
kablammin45 Wondering why Aerodactyl got the shaft this gen from Misty Brook (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: I won't say I'm in love
Wondering why Aerodactyl got the shaft this gen
#42443: Jan 12th 2020 at 7:50:42 AM

Foxfell (Inn)

Whoops! Sorry!! (I try to run after the Pokémon.)

(The Pokémon rolls straight into Dinah, who stumbles backwards and falls on her back with the Pokémon now on top of her.) Oof! Are you alright? (Dinah asks her.)

Well, this sure is shapin’ up to be an interestin’ mornin’. (Marsha remarks. Lucy can’t help but laugh at the craziness that just transpired in the dining area.)

"Anybody got some coffee? But nothing too strong! I don't wanna fly into a window at a gajillion miles per hour again, scree!"
WackyPancake from My computer. Since: May, 2011
#42444: Jan 12th 2020 at 9:41:19 AM

Foxfell Inn

Bam! Into the Krookodile she crashes!

"I'm a little teapot, short and stout..."

"Aliiice!", screams the Vanillite, running after her colleague.

The Slurpuff sighs. "Zose aren't balls of ice cream, sadly. Zose are mon assistants.", he wearily replies to Marlon.

"I like girls, but now, it's about justice."
BlackMageAnolis At the heart of the world... from about three miles away from you. Since: Jul, 2013 Relationship Status: Dancing with myself
At the heart of the world...
#42445: Jan 12th 2020 at 9:53:18 AM

Foxfell Castle

"...yea. Yea, that sounds good." [I pull my head up and smile.] "...y'know, we oughta see what everyone else is up to, y'know? I know it was kinda my choice to sequester myself in here, but...yea." [I laugh.] "...hopefully they don't think it's the other guy comin' down to piss in their cereal." [I know it's a joke, but he'd never do that...can't...say I know entirely why, it just doesn't seem like his style.]

Team42Larson We dare you to say his name from Cabrini-Green Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
We dare you to say his name
#42446: Jan 12th 2020 at 10:25:28 AM

Dining Area

So they're the chef. And these...are their assistants. There's something that could be said about a degree of formality but at the same time I do appreciate a bit of levity. After briefly chuckling I begin to wonder. This place had a different chef before...right? So why would a non-canine mon be here? Could it be, that we've found another one?

Right, do you have our food ready, at least...uh, what's your name?

As I do this I tap Marsha on the shoulder and begin pinging a message over.

something about this guy seems kind of off to me, I've got a feeling that this guy's one of us..

Tell....everyone....
Ore-O Unbroken Bond from Alrest (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#42447: Jan 12th 2020 at 10:39:47 AM

Foxfell Outskirts

(Well, at least he stopped. Some slight stinging aside, I kept my balance. I looked over to the rabbit and asked the little Pokémon.) Everything alright?

"I treasure every day with you, darling." "No need to be so sappy, love." "You know that's how she is, Nia." - AU!Pyra, Nia, Mythra
WackyPancake from My computer. Since: May, 2011
#42448: Jan 12th 2020 at 10:58:20 AM

Foxfell Inn

"Oooh là là! Someone hasn't heard of little old moi? We must rectify zis, vite!"

The Slurpuff jumps up. He places one of his stubby hands on what little of a chin he has, and his eyes begin to sparkle

"You're talking to none other zan ze greatest chef around these lands! The Pokémon who can make your tastebuds scream in delight! He who knows how to masterfully combine taste, texture and presentation and deliver a explosion of flavor into your mouth! Ze one and only Chef Jean-Pierre!"

Edited by WackyPancake on Jan 12th 2020 at 7:59:59 PM

"I like girls, but now, it's about justice."
kablammin45 Wondering why Aerodactyl got the shaft this gen from Misty Brook (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: I won't say I'm in love
Wondering why Aerodactyl got the shaft this gen
#42449: Jan 12th 2020 at 11:18:31 AM

Foxfell (Inn)

Well, uh, nice to meet you, sir. (I say, unsure how much of the chef's claims I'm supposed to buy, especially given the explosion of ice from the kitchen. I look at Dinah and see that she looks equally as puzzled as I am.)

(Meanwhile, Lucy just politely greets him:) Cool! I'm Lucy!

(Marsha gives Marlon a quizzical look. Up to now, she had just assumed that this guy had always been back there in the kitchen and we had just never seen him. Plus, nothing about Jean-Pierre's actions seem to immediately be suggesting "former human", at least to her, anyway.) I dunno, I've never heard of this guy before, but are ya sure you aren't barkin' up the wrong tree, Marly? (She pings back.)

Edited by kablammin45 on Jan 12th 2020 at 2:20:48 PM

"Anybody got some coffee? But nothing too strong! I don't wanna fly into a window at a gajillion miles per hour again, scree!"
Team42Larson We dare you to say his name from Cabrini-Green Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
We dare you to say his name
#42450: Jan 12th 2020 at 12:03:48 PM

Dining Hall

Just a hunch...maybe he'll let a detail or two slip that'd make it clearer about that?

Meanwhile I turn to the subject of this discussion: Jean-Pierre, his name. Apparently he's some kind of world-class chef. The appearance of the ice doesn't match quite exactly...but I'm willing to give benefit of the doubt on that count.

Nice to meet you, Jean-Pierre...but again, I ask, do you have food ready for us?

Tell....everyone....

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