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Konkfan7 Konknitive Dissonance from Roselle Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Konknitive Dissonance
#42551: Jan 15th 2020 at 4:18:37 PM

"Nice to meet you, Eliot" said Royal, giving a weak fist pump before returning their paw to their pocket. "You were introduced to me already. I don't really know any notable Royals, I just can't remember my old name for the life of me. Royal's just an uncommon unisex name I dig. Works since I came here and now I sound like a tomboy."

"Ehe.. Anyway, yeah, I'm sure I can bond with y'all over... Lunch? Breakfast? Brunch? I don't even know what time it is, man..."

kablammin45 art lizer from Cleese's Battle Circuit (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
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#42552: Jan 15th 2020 at 4:29:31 PM

Foxfell

It's still fairly early in the morning. (Dinah says to Royal.)

(Lucy seems to be ready to go have breakfast. She taps her foot as she stands beside Dinah, seeming to be ready to move on to wherever we're going to have breakfast.)

(Seeing some of the others start to move, I begin to do so as well. Are we definitely going to this "Cheri's" place, though? I look back at the others who haven't started moving. Marsha has started to move on along with Marlon, but pauses as well.)

"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
ChrisXros from Realm of Dreams Since: Jan, 2020
#42553: Jan 15th 2020 at 4:32:35 PM

The Umbreon ventures deeper into the city...

Are all of these pokemon talking?! I mean, besides-saying-their-own-names talking??? I don't remember this in the animes 'cept for Meowth. What is this place anyway? Oh well, I could care less, I just need something to chow down on. Lemme follow my nose.

The Umbreon sniffs the air. (whoa, this nose is on point!) He follows the scent which leads him to a group of pokemon nearby.

I see a surpluff, and a... aw crap. Who's that pokemon? Some kind of rabbit? Dang yo... where's a pokedex when you need one? Maybe if I follow them, I could get a grub.

The umbreon quietly pursues the crew.

Edited by ChrisXros on Jan 15th 2020 at 4:38:04 AM

Peace, Be chill.
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...
#42554: Jan 15th 2020 at 4:47:04 PM

Foxfell

"Man, I'd kill for brunch. Some eggs and..." [...a bunch of other things that aren't a thing here. You know, without being a cannibal. ...god, those are really out there, aren't they...]

[...shit, you think I could've hid that sketchbook better? I really hope I don't come back to someone looking at it, finding people, animals, those kobolds I draw, or...]

[I loosen my scarf from my neck a little; just breathe, Eliot. Everything will be fine, just quit being a worrywart and letting your mind wander. You're going to eat; breakfast is the most important meal of the day, they say. Maybe that's all you need right now...]

[...I lean over a little and speak quietly to Royal:] "Y'know, it's good you stayed bipedal, yea? A lot of people we've had have had to adjust." [I'm just reminded of who's cap I'm wearing.] "You know one of us came here as a Diglett?"

Edited by BlackMageAnolis on Jan 15th 2020 at 7:47:18 AM

Team42Larson Back in style from APXGP Paddock Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
Back in style
#42555: Jan 15th 2020 at 4:47:38 PM

Foxfell Streets

Well...

The cops admittedly drive a hard enough bargain. A restaurant likely run by a friend of theirs, which is of course good enough for me. But I'm only really one person, after all, so I figure we just need one consensus.

Do we want to go to this place the cops are talking about?

June 27th
Konkfan7 Konknitive Dissonance from Roselle Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Konknitive Dissonance
#42556: Jan 15th 2020 at 4:58:57 PM

"Ah, yeah, it must suck to come here as a Seedot or something especially" Royal chuckled. "Guess I cna count myself lucky. These paws are pretty dexterous for... Well, paws. Not like getting used to insect legs or bird wings or crab claws or anything."

"And I guess that sounds good, I'm just raring for a meal" Royal chimed in in regards to the restaurant.

ChrisXros from Realm of Dreams Since: Jan, 2020
#42557: Jan 15th 2020 at 5:15:25 PM

After overhearing the group of pokemon speaking, the Umbreon ponders...

Would it be awkward as crap if I would simply walts up to them just for some food? I haven't eaten since like forever it seems. But I still gotta keep it chill.

The Umbreon's belly growls.

On second thought, my stomach and I are both getting "HANGRY". but if I just walk up to em, they might think I'm weird ... wait. They're pokemon. I'm a pokemon too. I can probably play it smooth and they don't even realize I'm a human. I'll just ask for some money to grub with, and be on my way. Then I can go and focus on how to become human again. And then how to get back to finding my bro. That's the game plan, let's do it.

The Umbreon takes a step forward before halting nervously.

I get the crazy feeling this ain't gonna go over well...

Peace, Be chill.
DubhKafkaesque from Scotland Since: Aug, 2018 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#42558: Jan 15th 2020 at 6:07:16 PM

Foxfell Castle Gates

As it happens, there is one person with little interest in the subject of food. Seth had picked up a snack in the library about half an hour ago, and he's always had a very slight appetite, so he's content for now. Still, he'll follow the others to breakfast once they leave, out of a sense of obligation to remain with the party more than anything.

Because he's only half paying attention to the conversation, this happens to mean the lanky, bespectacled Absol notices the Umbreon padding nervously towards the group. He immediately jolts his head in their direction, noticing how they're moving as if to tentatively follow the group.

"Hold on a mo - who's that over there?"

Hail majestic corporate light, heaven born and ever bright!
ChrisXros from Realm of Dreams Since: Jan, 2020
#42559: Jan 15th 2020 at 6:26:40 PM

Umbreon froze as the Absol locks onto his direction.

Crap, Look what you made me do, stupid hunger! No. wait. If I just calmly approach without making myself look so obviously like a stranger... here goes.

The umbreon walks, trembling as he makes his way towards the absol.

Peace, Be chill.
kablammin45 art lizer from Cleese's Battle Circuit (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
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#42560: Jan 15th 2020 at 6:46:10 PM

Foxfell

(Who's what? I look around until I see a very nervous-looking Umbreon approaching us (Seth specifically).) Oh, hey dude, are you okay? (I ask him.)

"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
ChrisXros from Realm of Dreams Since: Jan, 2020
#42561: Jan 15th 2020 at 6:50:01 PM

"Um... h-hey, what's up?" (Do pokemon even say "what's up" around here?) "I-I wasn't following you guys to do any harm. I was..."

belly growls. Umbreon sighs.

"Look yo, on some real, I'm just looking for a meal, ya mean?" (Wait. I doubt they'll know what I meant by "Ya mean"...)

Peace, Be chill.
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
#42562: Jan 15th 2020 at 7:23:31 PM

Foxfell, Castle Gates

Mila watches the Slurpuff leave with a frown and a furrowed brow, her tail moving on instinct back and forth behind her. What was his intent? Why did he refuse to accept her offer of just admitting he wanted to come with them? She tried to shake it aside, but just as she started another mon seemed to approach the group. This one, however, was either homeless or new to this place. Mila couldn't tell which was which yet, but at least he wasn't calling them starving as well. Leaving Seth and Goobert to handle him, though, she turns towards Marlon to answer his question.

"Autumn and I had plans to go somewhere ourselves, but if we're all going, then I guess we can put it aside for another time, right?"

"Of course. I don't think they'd be prepared for a party quite this size, anyways... let's get going, alright?"

I need to update these things more often
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
#42563: Jan 15th 2020 at 8:08:00 PM

I opted to stay out the 'argument' moments prior. After Seth notices the Umbreon, I move closer.

(Mustn't be a native, speaks with phrases in hadn't heard in many years.)

I stay silent for now, but still open for a conversation.

I make my own fate! (When I'm not fighting for Hoshido or Nohr.)
Team42Larson Back in style from APXGP Paddock Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
Back in style
#42564: Jan 16th 2020 at 3:17:41 AM

Foxfell Streets

Right. I'm starving.

I want to say something about this Umbreon, too, but feel generally as though the others can deal with them as our guides (so to say...) turn to lead us onward.

No, you won't have to worry about the two of us, we'll be eating seperately from you all. We just want to direct you towards Cheri's because recently, the owners got a fairly large windfall and were able to expand upon what they already had. They can almost accommodate parties of your size, but they still don't yet have tables large enough to do it. You'll all probably be split between two or three tables. You'll like what they've actually done to the place, though.

After a bit of walking, and turning a corner, a fairly modern (by the standards of a world that's Pre-Industrial Age) building that houses this café comes into view, with the sign "Cheri's" in plain view. Out in front of the establishment, a Manectric scans the streets, looking up to see the party, more specifically Roh and Hawk, approaching. She has a distinctive accent which the main party of humans would identify as a southern accent.

Oh! Steve, Tom, didn't expect you two to come so soon. These are the mons y'all talked about? Well, they can certainly come right in an' eat! We got the fellas in the back whipping up fresh food as we speak!

Edited by Team42Larson on Jan 16th 2020 at 12:34:01 PM

June 27th
kablammin45 art lizer from Cleese's Battle Circuit (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
art lizer
#42565: Jan 16th 2020 at 10:48:39 AM

Foxfell (Cheri's)

(Going in, the cafe has a decent crowd. I immediately spot mine and Del's Duraludon buddy not too far away eating with a few of the other Pokémon we had also been training with the past couple of days. She sees me coming in.)

Goob!! Hey! Good morning! (She calls out to me in that jolly and kind of metallic-sounding voice of hers, standing up and waving at me.) ' Ready for more training today?

(I wave back and respond.) Heya, Shannon! Maybe later today. I've got a few things going on right now.

No problem, Goob! We'll be at our trainin' spot outside of town if you and Del show up! (Shannon calls back, sitting back down.)

(I look back at everyone else.) She's one of the Pokémon Del and I have been training with. Uh, anyway, where should we sit, guys?

"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
Team42Larson Back in style from APXGP Paddock Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
Back in style
#42566: Jan 16th 2020 at 12:59:03 PM

Cheri's

Glad you can take us in for a meal, Cheri, but the two of us do have matters we need to attend to with you. You got the files? We'll talk over food.

Yes. Yes I do, darlin'. Come with me.

The Throh and Sawk cops split off to gather food and to discuss the matter at hand. Cheri is in fact, a private investigator just like Roh and Hawk, but her main occupation is running this restaurant. Given the mons who have come into her establishment she has a feeling that she knows what these two will want to talk about.


I look amongst the various trays of food that they've put before us. Certainly reminds me of an all-you-can-eat business from back home. Surprising to see one here, but I digress. It has Standard food for an establishment, because I still can't write this kinda thing. It all looks good. But first of all, the fourth different mon I've never seen before, apparently this one's Duraludon, appears before us. A metal dragon...nice. Back to the topic at hand...finding seats to sit at.

Wow, you certainly made an interesting friend there. Uh...why don't we sit along the back-left wall there?

Over on that back-left side would in fact be a set of three tables, one after the other, enough for approximately 3-5 people to sit at one. Before I can move to sit over there, the Manectric takes another few moments to explain this restaurant.

Y'all can certainly grab yer food before you sit down. Today we've got a little promotion where you can eat as much as y'all would like. I hope ya enjoy our cookin'!

She splits to meet Roh and Hawk. I look among the others, trying to decide if we should get food first or sit.

June 27th
Konkfan7 Konknitive Dissonance from Roselle Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Konknitive Dissonance
#42567: Jan 16th 2020 at 1:21:27 PM

"Ehhh, so it's like a buffet?" said Royal, shifting their eyes around. "Mm, I could go for that. Eat as much as I can stomach until I feel satisfied. I can always just take whatever seat's available after."

Team42Larson Back in style from APXGP Paddock Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
Back in style
#42568: Jan 16th 2020 at 3:14:08 PM

Cheri's

In that sense, yes. I haven't had much more than a sandwich for one singular meal in days...let's do it, then.

I decide to make the first move. As I go about the rows of food I ultimately wind up with a stack of pancakes, poffin bread, and a glass of juice—perfect enough for me. I take a seat on the furthest table from the end and start to dig in.


The detectives all gather at another table on the other side of the café.

So, what did y'all come up with? About the Gorebyss?

We had to keep a close eye on one of her victims who somehow ended up in L'Arachel's manor for days...and then once those guys came back, we had to help a small subset of them get the girl back to Whispering Pines, the spring, and with her parents. See how there's two Swamperts? The one who's taller than the other led the expedition.

Oh my...what about Hudson an' Garland? Surely they got what they needed, right?

They might be on their way outta town...I'm sure the Guild would wanna know what happened there. As far as we're aware, the Gorebyss is in Upper Roseleaf.

Speaking of...


Meanwhile, Roseleaf

The Alolan Golem and Tsareena lost a week of their lives trying to get here, to find out what happened to Phoebe. In that week, they've decided to make themselves a thing. Considering this, and the fact that Stellan isn't exactly sure how Phoebe would react to seeing him again, ESPECIALLY after he snapped at Phoebe, this feels fairly high-stakes.

Are you ready, Mel?

Remember, Stell, she's your childhood friend. I'm not getting in the way of that. I'll wait in the reception for you or something like that.

The two prepare to enter the mental facility.

Edited by Team42Larson on Jan 16th 2020 at 6:25:48 AM

June 27th
DubhKafkaesque from Scotland Since: Aug, 2018 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#42569: Jan 16th 2020 at 5:41:03 PM

Cheri's

Seth is seated in a slightly awkward fashion, his long limbs folded at odd angles to accommodate his sitting posture. He looks perfectly comfortable despite it, though, scanning over the assorted food with a look of curiosity. Most of the available grub is giving him an odd feeling - it looks vaguely like things he'd have seen in a buffet back home, but not quite identical. It's giving him that sensation where you feel like you should recognise something, but you can't and it bothers you.

Hail majestic corporate light, heaven born and ever bright!
kablammin45 art lizer from Cleese's Battle Circuit (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
art lizer
#42570: Jan 17th 2020 at 6:53:18 AM

Foxfell

(I gather a number of Poffins for myself and have a seat between Benji and Marsha after they and Lucy and Dinah get all of their food. Once everyone is seated, Benji holds up a small letter.) Hey, if anyone's interested in hearin' about it, Sunny sent sort of an update letter from Whisperin' Pines back here with me, just sayin'.



Roseleaf

(''After being checked in and lead to the visiting area, Phoebe is about to begin her conversation with Stellan. She seems to have shrunk considerably as the effects of her last serum have slowly worn off over time, but she's still much larger than a typical Gorebyss. She sits on the other side of a glass panel, facing Stellan with a weary and sad expression on her face.'')

Hello, my old friend... (Phoebe says to Stellan, looking down at him.)

Edited by kablammin45 on Jan 17th 2020 at 9:54:56 AM

"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
Team42Larson Back in style from APXGP Paddock Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
Back in style
#42571: Jan 17th 2020 at 7:29:21 AM

Cheri's

Well, go ahead, man. I wanna know what's been going on over there and how they've been managing.

Roseleaf

The Alolan Golem arrives to find Phoebe still rather large for a Gorebyss. Guessing she somehow used enough of a spell to where the reversal process would take that long? Nonetheless he sits down seated across from Phoebe so as to begin to speak face-to-face.

Hey, Phoebe. I....imagine you've been keeping well this last week? I...I've been kinda struggling with the fact that we even let ourselves get to such a bad breaking point in our friendship. I know you were uh...not yourself, let's just say, but I still feel like I made the mistake of spouted off on you like that. But...promises are promises, and that's why I made the trip out here. To make sure you're okay.

June 27th
WackyPancake from My computer. Since: May, 2011
#42572: Jan 17th 2020 at 1:02:59 PM

Foxfell Streets

Jean-Pierre has been leading the Grapploct to a place he knows. He has spent the entire way there rambling about Arceus knows that.

"... And zen I said to ze Hitmonlee: "How do you eat with no mouth?" Turns out zey do have a mouth! It's just located on zeir-"

He abrupts himself and stops right in front of small, hole-in-the-wall style establishment. The sign above the door says "Sam's Stew Place".

"Ooooooh, c'est là! Zis is my friend's restaurant!"

Edited by WackyPancake on Jan 17th 2020 at 10:06:02 AM

"I like girls, but now, it's about justice."
Daydre That's just how it is on this bitch of an earth from in my house Since: Jun, 2014 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
That's just how it is on this bitch of an earth
#42573: Jan 17th 2020 at 2:48:40 PM

Day 1

Dana does indeed follow.


".. Why would it? Oh. Ohhhh." She says, realization dawning on her face. "Oh man, I haven't thought about stuff like that in a while."

we will survive.
shrubBird Shapeless wisp of wind from the depths of hell. Since: Sep, 2016 Relationship Status: She's holding a very large knife
Shapeless wisp of wind
#42574: Jan 17th 2020 at 3:11:37 PM

Day 1

I chuckled. "Yeah…"
To be honest, I was getting used to the idea of just… staying here, in this world. Sure, things here work a lot different, but at its core, it felt really similar. Give it some more time and maybe just settling in place like this would feel natural. Besides, there are people here with me.
"C'mon, let's head in."
I enter the building, prompting her to come along. Inside, an unfamiliar turtle thing that resembles an apple pie (what even is that?) greeted us.
"Welcome to Poffin House!" She said. "Just go ahead and find a place to sit, we'll be with you shortly!"
There are quite a few empty tables, all with menus stacked on them. I look at Dana, nonverbally telling her to choose.

Edited by shrubBird on Jan 17th 2020 at 6:12:00 AM

If I don't clash, I don't change. The world ends at my borders, and the best moments slip away.
Konkfan7 Konknitive Dissonance from Roselle Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Konknitive Dissonance
#42575: Jan 17th 2020 at 3:49:33 PM

In one of the farmost tables, Royal took his seat with... A huge mountain of various foods.

The Raboot very quickly began to gobble down everything in front of him, like someone who hasn't eaten in days.

Edited by Konkfan7 on Jan 17th 2020 at 6:50:46 AM


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