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Team42Larson Back in style from APXGP Paddock Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
Back in style
#43076: Apr 1st 2020 at 9:45:30 AM

Silversand Hall

The mayor and his assistant are definitely up to something fishy. What that is I don't know and certainly hope to never know. I look back over toward Phyllis after the Mayor and his assistant leave my field of vision.

Yeah, the both of us honestly are in need of some advice from the two of you as a result of what has happened out there on our journeys with the others. That's part of why we've come here—it's largely out of need to just take a break from adventuring for the sake of my own health. But I'd rather choose to discuss these matters in a private place—hence, if you guys are done here I'd like to be able to head up to your place and discuss there.

June 27th
Mrperson2006 Scampton from A RIDE [[Around the bend]] Since: Aug, 2019 Relationship Status: A cockroach, nothing can kill it.
Scampton
#43077: Apr 2nd 2020 at 12:41:40 PM

… *buzz* … *buzz* … *buzz* …

ALL ABOARD THE BIG SHOT EXPRESS!!!!!
kablammin45 art lizer from Cleese's Battle Circuit (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
art lizer
#43078: Apr 2nd 2020 at 12:57:15 PM

Bedsheets

Does someone want to wake Dylan up? (Delilah asks as we keep moving.)



Silversand

Oh, not a problem! Let's go! (Phyllis says.)

(Marsha's parents begin to head out of the town hall, and Marsha begins to head out as well.)


(As they walk to the Guilfords' neighborhood, Marsha notices some visibly incomplete buildings up one street.)

Hey, uh, are those some of those buildings? (Marsha asks.)

Oh no, those are the buildings the Guild was building until they ran out of money. (Angelo says.) They've just been sitting there for a while. Some Pokémon have been trying to stay in them in spite of that, though.

"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
Konkfan7 Konknitive Dissonance from Roselle Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Konknitive Dissonance
#43079: Apr 2nd 2020 at 1:00:44 PM

"I think it'd be for the best if we just let him wake up on his own pace" said Royal. "He got pretty shaken up, and he seems pretty shaky in general, so I wouldn't want to force him. At the very least I'd wait until we're ready to meet the Lucifuge guy. But hey, if anyone wants to try waking him up now, I won't stop you."

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
#43080: Apr 2nd 2020 at 1:10:07 PM

Roland glances over at the unconscious ladybug on his shoulder.
"... No."

If I don't clash, I don't change. The world ends at my borders, and the best moments slip away.
Team42Larson Back in style from APXGP Paddock Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
Back in style
#43081: Apr 2nd 2020 at 1:20:05 PM

The neighborhoods

There are squatters living in these buildings? That's kinda creepy. As we walk along I point out about what everyone else is up to now.

Our friends are trying to help the guild resupply their money as we speak—we can only hope they succeed in doing that. Are there really others trying to live in there?

June 27th
CaliburnAbsoluteEX meow from Minerva, royal capital of Fezzite Since: Feb, 2017 Relationship Status: Oh my word! I'm gay!
meow
#43082: Apr 2nd 2020 at 1:40:14 PM

The Bedsheets, Interior

Samael: "Well, I would be lying if I said this place hadn't seen better days, but the structural integrity of the halls currently open to the public is sound enough, don't you worry."

*Samael seems chipper and sincere enough... I don't know if I should trust him at his word, but damn if I don't want to.*

PJ: "And the Ghosts?"

Samael: "Well, Master Lucifuge's network consists of Pokemon of all types, but here... mostly Ghosts, yes, though we do make exceptions for inorganic or particularly durable Pokemon. Lowers the risk of losing anyone on the job if they're made of metal or already dead, you know?"

Doublade: "Or both!"

*A Doublade makes a quick quip as we pass him by, and Samael makes awkward finger-guns back at him.*

Samael: "Y-yeah, or both! Got that right, Spada!"

PJ: "...Okay, but this place is safe for people who still have lives to lose, right?"

Samael: "I don't think I'd be allowed to bring you in here if it wasn't."

*Samael comes to a stop in front of a large set of doors. They're made of solid stone and engraved with hieroglyphs, in addition to just... looking less dilapidated than the rest of the building's interior. Samael turns around to address our group.*

Samael: "Alright, Master Lucifuge should be just beyond here! Just give me a moment to get the doors open."

Are you ready? Go live!
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...
#43083: Apr 2nd 2020 at 1:51:15 PM

The Bedsheets, Interior

[I side-eye Dylan's limp body as the others discuss if to reconstitute him.] "If he wakes up just to faint again when we're clearin' out, we're leaving him," [I suggest with a little grin.]

[Eventually, we make it to Lucifuge's office. Guess the day's been one long trip from one office to another, but I've had worse. As we wait for Samael, I get a good look at the doors...] "...say, this...did someone carve these?" [I look around the rest of the hallway just to make sure this is the same place.]

Edited by BlackMageAnolis on Apr 2nd 2020 at 4:54:21 AM

Mrperson2006 Scampton from A RIDE [[Around the bend]] Since: Aug, 2019 Relationship Status: A cockroach, nothing can kill it.
Scampton
#43084: Apr 2nd 2020 at 2:17:21 PM

"If he wakes up just to faint again when we're clearin' out, we're leaving him"

"We're leaving him..." "We're leaving him" "We're leaving him'" after hearing that, something just... clicked, and not in a good way.

Wow, just... wow. After all we've been through, and you have the audacity to say THAT?! THE NERVE OF YOU! Ok, ok. I’m just jumping to conclusions here. Were you actually going to abandon me?!

Edited by Mrperson2006 on Apr 2nd 2020 at 2:36:28 AM

ALL ABOARD THE BIG SHOT EXPRESS!!!!!
kablammin45 art lizer from Cleese's Battle Circuit (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
art lizer
#43085: Apr 2nd 2020 at 2:48:10 PM

Bedsheets

(Man, I'm starting to feel like I'm in some sort of Indiana Jones movie now between the wrecked cave and the big doors covered in carvings. I know these weren't here when we came here before. As far as I know, anyway. What is this guy even going to look like when we get in there? Is he going to be some variant on a Yamask or Confagrigus like his assistant here is? I toss a few uncertain looks at the others as the Yamask gets the door open.)

(Then Dylan suddenly yells and I about jump out of my skin.) ACK! What's going on??

Of course not, Dylan, Eliot was just kidding around. (I hear Delilah say to him. What did Eliot even say? I wasn't paying attention.)


Silversand

Yeahs, but from what I can tell, they're mostly homeless or downs-on-their-luck mons from eitha here in town or from Hoard with nowheres else ta go. Some of 'em have even set up their own little makeshift livin' spaces in and around it. (Phyllis says.) Guild's not exactly peachy with 'em bein' there, since, ya know, it'sa construction site and it i'nt the safest place for someone ta be, but they don't have much else they can go to. Right now there's some folks out keepin' an eye on things out there so the folks stickin' around there don't get hurt by goin' somewheres they shouldn't.

"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
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...
#43086: Apr 2nd 2020 at 2:54:52 PM

The Bedsheets, Interior

[I can feel my lips curl into an astonished, deranged smirk as I stare at Dylan.] "Well, with an attitude like that, I just might not be!" [I give the bug a pat on the exoskeleton.] "Now come on, get down, we gotta look presentable for the nice man."

Team42Larson Back in style from APXGP Paddock Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
Back in style
#43087: Apr 2nd 2020 at 2:55:38 PM

Silversand Neighborhood

As they should, I—I mean, this isn't exactly a project that can be done all at once, and you wouldn't want to risk the innocent mons getting themselves hurt in any way. Hopefully one of the buildings that can get built here is am actual place for the homeless to go so at least they've got a roof over their heads. Take it from me—back home, town leaders had to grapple with this problem on a near day-by-day basis—obviously you also want to make sure these mons can find work, and then find a home to live in. That's how governmental leaders back home tried to deal with it.

June 27th
Mrperson2006 Scampton from A RIDE [[Around the bend]] Since: Aug, 2019 Relationship Status: A cockroach, nothing can kill it.
Scampton
#43088: Apr 2nd 2020 at 2:56:01 PM

He said: "If he wakes up just to faint again when we're clearin' out, we're leaving him." I said in my best Eliot impression, which I’m surprisingly good at.

On the plus side... I’m awake! And I feel pretty refreshed, too! I’m sorry for going cold on you guys. Also, this entire thing is kinda sketchy. Why did we come here to get money? Is there another way to get you guys back on your feet?

Edited by Mrperson2006 on Apr 2nd 2020 at 2:59:50 AM

ALL ABOARD THE BIG SHOT EXPRESS!!!!!
Konkfan7 Konknitive Dissonance from Roselle Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Konknitive Dissonance
#43089: Apr 2nd 2020 at 3:05:51 PM

"From what I've been told, the guild that's been financing this squad is the one that needs the money. I'm not really a finance guy but it's hard to get the kinda money needed for a whole business" Royal explained how he could.

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...
#43090: Apr 2nd 2020 at 3:13:58 PM

The Bedsheets, Interior

[For a moment, I'm flattered, but flattery is not going to get this guy anywhere right now. Still, it cools me a little hearing my own snark replicated.]

"Yea, Dylan, we're not just running out of money; the people who are paying us are running out of money."

[I step a bit closer.] "Look. I am crazy. Cuckoo. Balls-to-the-walls bananas! Now I have a little tonic I'm supposed to drink to help that! Koss says, well, ah know yer sapposed t'have this once every day, but ah've heard through the vine that supply's gettin' low so ah'd reccuhmind havin' it once every other day t'make sure yer not runnin' out! So I've been doing that, and then I hear we cant get any more money?! And!, as it turns out, here is the only place where the guild can get a big enough cash injection, and I can get my meds!"

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
#43091: Apr 2nd 2020 at 3:19:28 PM

The Bedsheets, Interior

Seeing how Eliot is taking things, Mila hesitates for a moment before moving towards him and reaching over to place a paw on his... side. Short for an Inteleon he may be, he is still an Inteleon and she is still a Raichu. In any case, she puts a paw on his side, and pulls back slightly in the hopes of stopping things before they go much further.

"Hey, hey... are you still holding up okay? Well— okay, stupid question, but rhetorically speaking. You might want to take a bit to gather yourself."

I need to update these things more often
Mrperson2006 Scampton from A RIDE [[Around the bend]] Since: Aug, 2019 Relationship Status: A cockroach, nothing can kill it.
Scampton
#43092: Apr 2nd 2020 at 3:20:06 PM

I’m sorry, as you might know, I’m new to this crew, so I’m kinda locked out of the loop, y'know?

ALL ABOARD THE BIG SHOT EXPRESS!!!!!
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
#43093: Apr 2nd 2020 at 3:20:28 PM

Seeing as Dylan is now conscious, Roland gently puts him down.
"Don't worry. I'll make sure you aren't left behind. Keeping you all together is part of my job, anyway." While he does say that with sincerity, he's also trying to keep Dylan from freaking out more.

If I don't clash, I don't change. The world ends at my borders, and the best moments slip away.
Mrperson2006 Scampton from A RIDE [[Around the bend]] Since: Aug, 2019 Relationship Status: A cockroach, nothing can kill it.
Scampton
#43094: Apr 2nd 2020 at 3:24:00 PM

Roland, that’s… the sweetest thing anyone has ever said to me. Thank you.

ALL ABOARD THE BIG SHOT EXPRESS!!!!!
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...
#43095: Apr 2nd 2020 at 3:32:25 PM

The Bedsheets, Interior

[...how fast is my heart beating? I clutch my scarf and pull it a little from my neck, letting my hand hang from there as I try and settle.]

[Letting out a deep sigh, I speak again, generally,] "I'm fine, I'm, I'm fine..." [I look up at Dylan, now free from Roland's hold.]

"Look, I'll extend a little olive branch. How about you and me stay out and admire this very nice door." [It is a really nice door.] "I can getcha up to speed on all our goings-on so that way, we're not bothering anything, and we can go on with the money after it's all done! Got that?"

Ore-O Unbroken Bond from Alrest (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#43096: Apr 2nd 2020 at 3:35:33 PM

Bedsheets Ruins

(Now that we arrived, I looked at the door. At the very least it's more... presentable, for a lack of a better term. Both the bug and the lizard going berserk is putting a lot of unnecessary strain on my thoughts, until the Raichu tried to calm him down. Sighing, I responded to the two.) It's probably best this way. We'll let you know if the deal went through.

"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
CaliburnAbsoluteEX meow from Minerva, royal capital of Fezzite Since: Feb, 2017 Relationship Status: Oh my word! I'm gay!
meow
#43097: Apr 2nd 2020 at 3:36:55 PM

The Bedsheets, Interior

*They're arguing. Eliot's angry. Oh god. Oh god, I don't wanna deal with any more infighting. How did this escalate from nothing so quickly? How? Why? Why now? I retreat into a corner and sit down, hoping to god that this ends before I get roped into it. Why did I think it was a good idea to join these guys on another horrible errand again?*

*While I'm off yanking on my ears and dying on the inside, Samael overlooks our group with clear concern and confusion.*

Samael: "Um... Should I maybe wait a few more minutes before opening the master's chambers? I don't mean to be rude, but I'm not sure this current atmosphere is... all that conducive to diplomacy, I suppose?"

Are you ready? Go live!
Konkfan7 Konknitive Dissonance from Roselle Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Konknitive Dissonance
#43098: Apr 2nd 2020 at 3:47:15 PM

"Uh, okay, okay... I haven't been here long so I'm not sure how much I can testify to how this group works, but there's a thing called just plain being civil with each other even if you're not exactly fond of each other" said Royal. "We're all... On the same side, in a sense. It'd be nothing but trouble if we were at each other's throats. I'm not asking y'all to be best friends with every single Pokemon we have with us, but keep in mind who our allies are when there's danger."

The Raboot then looked over to PJ in the corner.

"Uh... You gonna be alright, dude?"

Mrperson2006 Scampton from A RIDE [[Around the bend]] Since: Aug, 2019 Relationship Status: A cockroach, nothing can kill it.
Scampton
#43099: Apr 2nd 2020 at 3:50:41 PM

Yeah, I kinda agree with you, Samael. Let’s just take a minute or two and cool off, take some deep breaths and gather our thoughts.

ALL ABOARD THE BIG SHOT EXPRESS!!!!!
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...
#43100: Apr 2nd 2020 at 3:56:07 PM

The Bedsheets, Interior

[I'm about to groan at Royal before...] "...PJ?"

[I go over towards him, bend down.] "Hey, dude, take it easy..." [My hand falls onto his head, gently strokes down his neck...] "Peej, we're done, it's okay." [Shit, why do I keep doing this?]


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