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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
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#43326: Aug 23rd 2020 at 3:32:34 PM

Outside Glastone Walls

"Wish I could tell ya," the Golisopod says to Royal.

"...but yea, it's just these guys for now," Tau says to the chummy Burmy. "Heard they're with the guild; apparently, they've dealt with the Surge before."

"They have?" The Burmy gives an interested look to the group before turning back to Tau: "Well, we're gonna need all the help we can get, right? I never really got why the elders are so touchy about cooperating with the Musketeers anyway. They're doing so well with it down in Silversand."

"It's politicking," Tau sighs, "same reason we do this checkpoint nonsense, same reason we put up these walls."

"There wasn't any Surge then, though—" the Burmy muses before being cut off by a passing Mbali barging through. "'Scuse me," she gets out as she squeezes through into the mini-door.

"What's she up to?" the Burmy asks while Tau grunts with frustration: "This guild thing's gotten under her wing a little. You know how she gets, she's willing to sic her scythes on whatever's in her line of sight."

"Better she does that under our watch, I guess, the Burmy says before looking back towards the group. "We had a good chat, Tau, but we gotta get these guys in the city!" The Burmy doubles back inside, and the small door closes behind them. Stepping back, Tau waits a moment before thuds ring out from the other side and the doors groan to life. Slowly, the doors part with an uproarious creak, and from the other side, the periphery of marketgoers stand momentarily startled before trudging along through the bustle.

The space before the group is sparse with any actual buildings, the roads running thick with shoppers of all kinds, perusing the market square and the weblike roads that direct their walk. Tents and mats fill the space as well, merchants selling all kinds of wares, artisanal, produce, baked goods, tools: a dark-spotted Ariados brings a pot over to its maker for purchase, but they pour out their bag and it's not enough, the shopper heaving a sigh before putting the pot away and departing the shop, the pot soon to find itself in the hands of a clear-shelled Shuckle who can pay the price. This and many more interactions take place as the Glastonians drift about or move with intent.

In the middle of the market square is a large granite statue on its side choking one of the market's major arteries; a Yanma with dark spots perches on it briefly before touching off and buzzing along with their fellow Glastonians. On its underside are stains of various ages, sizes, and natures; dried red finger paint sought to spell a denouncing swear before being unceremoniously dragged across the width of the statue's base.

Towards the back are some larger buildings, two rather squared-off ones connected by a bridge going over the road and two more that are a little more loosely shaped; the unmistakable smell of food drifts from them down the center of the space. Further behind them stands a vast building off to the right, standing out especially from the simple tents and mats that otherwise occupy the marketplace.

As the doors open, two other red-sashed guards coming in to start the path back up towards the outpost. Tau and the Golisopod exchange a glance as their comrades pass before beckoning the group to go inside. "We can show you how to get to the sanctum," the Golisopod offers. "I'm sure the elders won't turn down you all if you're asking to help."

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#43327: Aug 23rd 2020 at 4:02:10 PM

Glastone

(This whole thing around Mbali is making me feel really suspicious. Apparently she's caused trouble in the past? Hmmm...)

(I don't have time to dwell on that for very long before the doors finally open and we can go inside. Honestly, I was expecting a lot of tall stone buildings, not a big marketplace that kind of reminds me of the bazaar from Hoard.)

(Oh, the Golisopod just said something.) Oh, uh, sure, no problem. (I hope that was an appropriate response to whatever she just asked us.)


Silversand (Slums)

Yeah, ready! (Ed says, beginning to turn to put up notices.) Gosh, I still can't believe you know a real life Manaphy! Is it true what Manaphy can do?

"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
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#43328: Aug 23rd 2020 at 4:18:11 PM

Glastone

Oh, yeh...but after this can yeh get me to the Inn 'ere in town? Just wantin' to know if mom 'n dad are 'ere.

Silversand Slums

I stop in place and turn my head to one side to look back at Ed.

Yes. What you hear about his ability to Heart Swap—it's all true. I even was subjected to one, once. You won't know how weird it is for your soul to get ripped out of your own body otherwise. Especially if you end up in the body of your girlfriend who is a full foot shorter than you. Keep at it, I'll go try to find Belle and Bryce.

I turn right way around and hobble further down the stone streets and start placing notices into a row of homes that largely look empty. Looking about me I announce my presence to (hopefully) the Selkies.

Belle? Bryce? Your majesty?

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#43329: Aug 23rd 2020 at 4:40:23 PM

"Hm, this place has a nice vibe," said Royal. "Ooh, they got a sort of bazaar too. Too bad I don't have any money to my name, I'd like some knick-knacks and souvenirs."

The Raboot couldn't help but give a subtle furrowed brow at Mbali as he heard the comments the others had about her.

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#43330: Aug 23rd 2020 at 7:55:18 PM

Glastone

Autumn and Mila are left silently marveling at the scale of construction around Glastone for a moment, their gaze panning from one end of the walls to the other until the doors open and they're let inside. Following along with their escort, and perhaps chafing somewhat from being tossed directly from one group to another (please let this new group not try to arrest someone they knew as well), Mila offered a small comment to the Braixen beside her audible to anyone else nearby.

"Well, they're certainly more cough paranoid cough well-defended than Foxfell, huh?"

"I couldn't imagine these walls hemming in home... let's hope they're unnecessary."

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#43331: Aug 23rd 2020 at 10:55:48 PM

Glastone

(Given all the scenery and the sheer size of the market, it's plainly obvious why the walls and guards were there. Not to mention how twitchy some of them are. Still, I hoped it would be a bit smaller than this. There's not much for me to say honestly. If someone wants to talk to me, I'm fine, but for now, I kept to myself.)

"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
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#43332: Aug 26th 2020 at 10:49:40 AM

Silversand (Slums)

Wow... (Ed says as he heads off to hand out fliers.)


(There is no response from Belle, Bryce, or Manaphy after Marlon calls out for them. A few other people respond, though.)

Hey, keep it down, will ya?

Beat it!

I'm tryin' ta sleep 'ere!

"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
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#43333: Aug 26th 2020 at 11:06:25 AM

Slums

Ngh, what else was I expecting to have happen when I called out like that? I’m in the middle of the slums after all...and clearly I’ve stirred the hornet’s nest. Right. I shake my head and try to offer an apology to the (presently disembodied) voices.

S-sorry, just looking for some friends that came in here for something. Don’t mind me.

I turn back around to one side and start to put some more notices against the homes of mons who presently aren’t home.

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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
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#43334: Aug 26th 2020 at 9:17:51 PM

Glastone Marketplace

"Hey, Royal—" [I move closer to the Raboot.] "—I could spot you on stuff. I still got a little bit of cash..." [I briefly look ahead to see if I can see that Kricketune in the crowd somewhere, but I'm not seeing her...looking back, I don't see her near the front gate either... I try and get her off my mind, looking over towards the shops...one of them's selling clothes, bandanas and scarves and shawls and the like, even has some jewelry hanging about. Taking in a breath, I also take in the sweet aroma of baked bread and some assortment of fruits and spices...alongside that comes a groan in my stomach. Really should've had that porridge before I left.]

While Tau moves back towards the gate, the Golisopod hangs around to address everyone's concerns. "Oh, the inn?" —she starts with Audie, pointing a claw down towards the residential part of town— "The inn's gonna be down that main road towards the sanctum..." A pause...she pulls her claw back. "Ahh, I'll go ahead and say the sanctum's gonna be that big building on the left once you're near the big intersection...you can't miss it. And the inn, you'll make a right at the bell and it'll be the second building on your right, I believe. Actually, it's two buildings, there's a little bridge between the two." She stays put in case anyone else has any questions; it's not like she has much else to do at the moment, and it's nice to help.

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#43335: Aug 27th 2020 at 11:34:28 AM

Glastone

Well, thanks for telling us! (I don't feel like I have any other questions to ask. Not to the Golisopod, anyway. I look to the others.) Were we going to this sanctum place first or the inn?

(Though personally, I wouldn't mind browsing this huge marketplace first. That food smells really good and I just realized I'm really hungry. I'll wait to see what everyone else says, though.)


Silversand (Slums)

(The source of one of the voices, an elderly 70-something Lickitung whose eyes are so squinted that his eyes almost look like just a straight line, sits in front of one of the houses in the Silversand slums, sternly watching Marlon put up these notices.)

That doesn't look like lookin' for friends of yers. What are ya doin'? (He asks Marlon.)

"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
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#43336: Aug 27th 2020 at 11:54:24 AM

Glastone

Nah...you guys keep goin' ahead t'the sanctum. I'll try t'catch up when I can. I'll go 'n see if me parents can get th' lot of yeh t'stay at our inn while yer here, a'right?

Addie looks toward the main road that was pointed out to and starts to make her trek over. Just gotta hope that her parents are awake...and willing to let complete strangers stay in their small inn.

Slums

Oh Jesus Christ that's an old man. Or, mon. I had no idea what kind of people would still be living here, much less would I have thought to have found an old man living here...! Gotta think fast.

I don't want any trouble sir, I'm just on business for the mayor. That, and trying to find friends who are looking for an...old friend of theirs, to put it lightly.

Edited by Team42Larson on Aug 27th 2020 at 2:56:59 PM

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#43337: Aug 27th 2020 at 7:03:09 PM

Royal chuckled.

"Thanks, but it sounds like you ought to pay for a meal first. " the Raboot laughed. "I guess I could go for some food too. Cover me for that, I guess. Thinkofitasadateifyouwant. Anyone else feeling the same?"

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#43338: Aug 27th 2020 at 7:55:30 PM

Glastone

(Oh good, I'm not the only one who's hungry.) I actually am, too, yeah. It was a long walk over here.

Same here. (Delilah agrees.)


Silversand (Slum)

(The old Lickitung grunts upon hearing who Marlon is on business for, but doesn't say anything else about it.)

Well, you'd best hope these friends of yours are watchin' themselves. Some gang moved into the old Hirsch place on Cowrie Lane 'bout a week ago. (He motions toward a street about a couple of blocks away.) Been causin' us some trouble around here, and they've all but taken over the Spittoon. You'd best watch yourself if you're headin' that way, too.

"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
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#43339: Aug 27th 2020 at 8:06:29 PM

Slums

I place another two notices down before turning to fully face the old timer and hobble closer to him.

The spittoon...no, I wasn't planning on going that far but I was once there. Watched a Tangrowth get kicked out for threatening to kill my best friend and I. Hated that guy—he liked taunting me by calling me "Pretty Boy". Vince was his name, pretty much haven't seen him since another time we ran into him and he accidentally turned into a Gardevoir.

I tail off before continuing.

To reiterate, I do not intend to go over there. I know you could probably tell, but, I am really in no shape to get myself into a fight right now. It was already enough for me to even agree to take this on. I'd explain why, but, it would probably be too long of a story to properly divulge into. At the very least, I can explain what those friends are here for.

Edited by Team42Larson on Aug 27th 2020 at 11:08:45 AM

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#43340: Aug 29th 2020 at 4:49:37 PM

Glastone

Yeah, I'll come too. No sense in running ourselves to the ground yet. (Sure, there's the matter of a possible Vector, but the place hasn't been flattened. So, we might as well rest up while we can.)

"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
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#43341: Aug 31st 2020 at 9:35:14 AM

The O'Hare Family Inn

Knock.

Knock.

The owners of this rather small (capacity-wise, although that can be deceptive to the outsider) inn stir awake at the apparent rasping of their front door. They are, of course, Mr. and Mrs. O'Hare, Addie's parents. The husband of this pairing, a Stoutland, grunts and rolls out of bed. From the top floor of the inn, which also doubles as their personal living area, he grunts before moving around the bed. It should also be noted that they tend to rarely sleep this late, so the knocking on the door briefly shocks them awake but otherwise it’s a slow go at first.

Hmmph. Didn't expect business to start this early. You awake, dear?

His Luxray wife also stirs and stretches on the bed.

Ah, c'mon, Lou...it's too early fer this...

No, no...I swear I heard a knock on the door. You couldn't have not heard that, Rachel.

Knock.

Knock.

Again the knocking on the door.

Okay, I believe yeh. Guess we gotta git goin', huh?

After you, dear.

And so the proprietors of the inn emerge from their personal living space and descend to the first floor.

—————————————

First floor

Some guests of the inn are moving about; some are heading to get some food, others quietly conversing. However, there is one particular guest who has already beaten the duo to the punch. And thus, Addie is already inside when her parents catch the glimpse of their daughter.

Rach...is that...

Addie?! What’s she doin' 'ere?

Recognizing her parents’ voices causes Addie to see them and a grin to form on her face.

Mom! Dad! Good t'see you guys!—

Addie is cut off by her parents rushing down to reunite with their daughter.

Oh, a'can't believe it! We heard about what happened at Whisperin' Pines 'n we were worried about yeh an'..

Mom, I’m fine. But fer a while I admit I was 'fraid of what might happen t'us but...we made it.

Well, good to have you back, kiddo. Why don’t the three of us grab some poffins and catch up? I know you got a lot to tell us, Addie.

Great idea! I’ve been meanin' t'ask yeh two about somethin' related t'that actually.

And so the reunited trio head into the dining area of the inn.

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#43342: Sep 1st 2020 at 2:05:57 PM

Silversand (Slums)

Eh, I don't suppose it's really any of my business. I don't want to hold ya up if you're on business for the mayor anyways. (The Lickitung says. He notes Marlon's condition and looks around.) I gotta ask, though, do you even have anyone else out here wit' yas?

"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
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#43343: Sep 1st 2020 at 2:11:25 PM

Silversand Slums

Ed. He's the Feraligatr on the other side of this alley doing what I'm doing. We're working together on this one. And presumably, the Selkies, if they're anywhere nearby here.

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#43344: Sep 7th 2020 at 6:48:35 PM

Silversand (Slums)

Selkies? Ya mean like Belle Selkie, that singer who lives out in the ocean? (The Lickitung says.) THOSE Selkies?

"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
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#43345: Sep 7th 2020 at 6:56:40 PM

Slums

Y—yes. Those Selkies. Let's just say that they're friends of my friends and I. And Belle herself...she almost had her life completely ruined by an old romantic rival that could be hiding in these slums...that's why I was trying to call out them earlier.

Edited by Team42Larson on Sep 7th 2020 at 9:57:48 AM

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#43346: Sep 10th 2020 at 1:13:27 PM

Silversand (Slums)

Well, some entourage she and her husband were in passed through here about an hour ago. Been to a couple of performances of hers wit' the family in the past, so I knew it was her when I saw her from up here. Wasn't expectin' her to show up here of all places, let alone bein' the friend you were lookin' for. (The Lickitung says.)

(He motions toward a street a block away.) They went up that street if ya really want to find 'em. Can't guarantee they're still up that way now, but I don't figure they coulda gotten that far. It'll probably take yas away from that gang, too. If I see this Feraligatr friend of yours, I tell him where ya went.

"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
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#43347: Sep 10th 2020 at 1:23:06 PM

Silversand Slums

Then that's where I'll be headed. Thanks for the help, sir! And yeah, send Ed my way if he comes over.

I turn around and tack the last of the notes onto houses nearby then prepare to follow the Old Mon's pointing into the street ahead where he claimed to have seen Belle and her family. It's leading away from the area around the spittoon, thankfully.

(Figure I might as well do the old guy a solid...sure the mayor wanted me to put up those relocation notes around but he deserves to live in his home, damnit, not be forced into some group housing by a run-of-the-mill town government who supports the very individual who nearly had us held prisoner. I think everyone else'll eat this whole thing up once we get back to them..speaking of, gotta set up our plans to do just that...)

I clutch my walking stick close to me and begin the task of finding Belle and her family, carefully hobbling down the streets of the slums. This time I'll be more quiet.

Edited by Team42Larson on Sep 10th 2020 at 4:30:59 AM

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#43348: Sep 12th 2020 at 4:39:49 PM

Glastone Marketplace

The Golisopod waves to the others and departs for her station at the gate. In a few hours, she'll make the trek down to the outpost as the ones who'd just left walk back up with another traveling party, but that's not of much concern to the group now, is it?

[I'm...admittedly a little flustered at what Royal said to me.] "A...wh...?" [I gaze off...I think he just said what I think he just said. Or maybe he didn't, maybe it was like a casual thing, y'know? Like "it's a date", you say that with family and friends, yea, male friends...]

[...just don't think on it too much. Calm before the storm, can't get worked up over another guy.] "Y, yea!, food sounds...good!"

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#43349: Sep 12th 2020 at 5:52:49 PM

"Hehehe," Royal laughed to himself, the corners of a cheeky grin rising past his collar.

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#43350: Sep 12th 2020 at 6:05:06 PM

Glastone

So where should we go, guys? (I ask.) Do you think there's somewhere we could get some Poffins? I've been really craving some Poffins since we got up this morning.

Is there ever a time you aren't craving Poffins, though, Goobert? (I hear Delilah chuckle.)

Uh...


Silversand (Slums)

(There's no immediate sign of Belle's entourage up this other street. Seems they've already moved past here since the Lickitung saw them go this way. There don't seem to be as many Pokémon up this particular street, either, save for a Snubbull and a Mawile who seem to be gossiping with each other about something in front of an abandoned shop, and a Granbull who watches Marlon with a hard stare as he comes down the street. The Snubbull and the Mawile briefly notice Marlon entering, but after a moment simply resume talking with each other.)

(Closer inspection shows that there appear to be Ludicolo footprints on the ground, likely from some of Manaphy's bodyguards.)

"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."

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