Well, it’s a badger, that’s for sure
"Calm down, Rock Lobster. What's your name buddy?"
Huzzah
My son is a dumbass
Interface in 3 -2-1.... Ain't happening.
After a short while, the Clauncher turns to Andy. "Call me Wuhm if ya have to. Seems appropriate for what I will be. For what I will become. Now excuse me while I check something."
The Clauncher looks at its big claw, turns it towards its face - and proceeds to shoot itself with a small water jet.
it is checking if this is a dream.
edited 8th Jul '17 11:59:54 AM by Blackie
The Best Worst Psychonaut
"Ah... nah, you're good, dog" the Alolan Marowak says to the Smeargle, again not sounding especially bothered. "Did my wife send y'over? Yeah, I know... no goin' around the Game Corner 'til the end o' the month."
edited 8th Jul '17 12:09:38 PM by PresidentStalkeyes
"If you think like a child, you will do a child's work."
That's just how it is on this bitch of an earth
"I mean.. I was just asking because I wouldn't want to drink a -suspicious drink without knowing what was in it." Dana Vulpix-shrugs. She sees Jani leaving and decides to follow after her.
Ariane gets up from her desk to go greet the newcomers more personally.
"So those are the mons who cured Dras-Il, huh... Well, even if they're unimportant, their input on this could still be useful. They're primary witnesses, or something like that." She lets out a short, barking laugh and turns to address the others more directly. "As Vox here said, I'm Ariane, the guild leader of Silversand. I don't know that I'd call myself 'super awesome', though." She chuckles to herself. Her expression then becomes more serious, as she turns to talk to Voxno in a more quiet tone.
"The situation in the slums has gotten worse. Granted, not by much. But it's still distressing."
off the shits
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
*in spite of its ahem...admiration...for Ariane, the sobering news dulls Voxno's excitment and it reverts to Unown-V form
◊*
Disturbing, but not unexpected. Our most recent scout did not mention so much activity in the foyer. Although the Boardwalk appears relatively unaffected at this time, it appears that the sickness spreads rapidly in areas where misery persists already persists.
*it then shifts to Unown-? form
◊ to inquire to Ariane about the slums*
The boardwalk secure, and the beachgoers are sane, but what of the slums: Does lawlessness reign?
*Jani, meanwhile, wanders a little into the slums while distracted by her mental exercises. A few tourists are around, while a few of the locals pine desperately for residual business...some honest, some not-so-honest, as a Shellder game off to the side would indicate*
(...from a family of Digletts, but my father was killed in a flash flood...that's believable...) Oh...sure, I'll put 100 on #3. *the scammer mon moves the Shellders around* (...we have a hidden underground village beneath the forest...do Digletts have those?) *naturally, Jani loses...down to 1000 Poke* Damn.
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus.
That's just how it is on this bitch of an earth
Dana absentmindedly follows Jani as she wanders further. In the back of her mind Dana knows it's probably a bad idea to let her go off on her own, but she's not really thinking that consciously.
"It hasn't all gone to shit quite yet. People still have the presence of mind to come here and report incidents, at least. But there've been five more reports since this morning." Ariane keeps her voice low.
off the shits
Konknitive Dissonance
Noriaki has pretty much been just standing on the beach, watching everyone in the scenery. He's a safe distance away from the newcomer Clauncher that washed up, and focusing his sight on him.
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
*shifting back to Unown-V form◊ form, Voxno postulates...*
That is most troubling. I fear that panic among the tourists could be the greater danger than the plague itself, were it to continue to spread unabated. That outcome may be imminent.
*noting how the humanmons are those with the most first-hand experience with the plague, Voxno continues* Perhaps we should allow those who may best understand the plague to share their thoughts.
(ugh, I'm going to end up broke if I don't focus here) *Jani thinks to herself, as she carelessly wanders into the deserted alley near the Shellder game* (dad died in a flood, come from an underground village, flood...village...)
*and then suddenly it hits her* (I know! I bet what HRG did with Matt on Heroes could keep psychics from reading my thoughts! 私はほんとうに人間だ。でも、おまえはぜんぜんしいるよ！オホホホホホ...
Hey, I think I'm doing it! Okay...think in Japanese, 日本語で考えて...) *Jani's now completely lost in thought*
edited 8th Jul '17 3:02:16 PM by sarysa
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus.
see you, space cowboy.
The figure has been following Jani the whole time. It seems that the girl managed to trap herself without even knowing she was being chased.
Yes, this is one of the outsiders in that group. I'll do what I have to.
The figure comes out, revealing the Delcatty from earlier. "Excuse me, miss. I've been looking for some people lately. A large group in fact, just came into town. I'm looking for one specifically, a psychic-type."
Long live the New Bev.
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
*startled out of her stupor, Jani backs herself further into the alley, and then looks at the Delcatty, blurting out* おまえは誰だ？！ Err... *blush*
Sorry, I'm just a Diglett from a rural vill... *shakes her head* ...oh wait, the people I came with? I guess you mean the weird shapeshifter, I think she† was headed to the guild. I think I passed it on the way here, I could lead you there. *Jani attempts to exit the alley in the Delcatty's direction*
†Jani just assumes peoples' gender. 
see you, space cowboy.
The cat simply steps in front of Jani once more. "I'm afraid not. I couldn't care less who they're up to. I want you to tell me who's in your group, and who could have figured me out."
Suddenly, the Delcatty's eyes widen slightly. Perhaps he said too much.
Long live the New Bev.
We dare you to say his name
I step forward to Ariane.
"I washed up here this morning, so I didn't get to see Dras-il for myself, but the others have filled me in on the situation at hand."
Tell....everyone....
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
*oh shit, Jani thinks to herself, as she backs up a bit* I uh... *then realizing the obvious* (...I wonder if I could dig out of here...but then again, this concrete's really slowing me down...)
*and then, the memory comes in* Wait a moment, you're the one that Marlon warned us about, aren't you! *trying to rein in her fear, she gets into a defensive posture*
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus.
see you, space cowboy.
The cat sighs in disappointment. "So they already warned the others... I see."
He himself gets into a battle stance. "You must realize. Now that you know about who I am, I can't let you leave."
Long live the New Bev.
We dare you to say his name
I feel another ping. I walk off to the side of the building to read out what my mind has shown me.
"Oh, FUCK!" I realize that Jani is in trouble.
Tell....everyone....
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
I don't know who you are or why everyone we meet is so damn violent, but I'm not going to die here! *actually Jani's sweating bullets, wondering how true that proclamation really is*
*opting for the first strike, she tries to channel that elemental affinity she felt while fighting Lars, and shouts out* GROUND STRIKE! *her claws manage to break some of the concrete into chunks, and she launches a Rock Slide at the Delcatty. Unfortunately, it's still a bit weak (maybe 70% power) since (Rock != Ground) her focus is a bit off*
see you, space cowboy.
The Delcatty listens to her carelessly, taking note of the battle ground. "I'm afraid that's not that case."
His face completely drained of emotion, he jumps to the side, out of the way of the rocks. The very next thing he does is charge at her with Strength. Aiming to slam her across the face.
"I will not let people like you get in my way!"
Long live the New Bev.
That's just how it is on this bitch of an earth
"And then the panic would make it easier to spread and harder to diagnose.. How annoying. " Ariane sighs. ".. It probably would be helpful to get their input, yes."
When Marlon addresses her, she turns her head to look at him. ".. Oh, really? I'd assumed you all came at once, I guess that was incorrect of me."
She seems a little confused when he yells all of a sudden. "Did I say something?"
Dana hears the sounds of a conflict and runs closer to Jani.
"Jani! W-what's going on?"
She gives the Delcatty a wide eyed stare as the air begins to grow colder..
edited 8th Jul '17 4:00:27 PM by Daydre
off the shits
We dare you to say his name
I continue to visualize the fight between Jani and this...oh my, it's the Delcatty I read off of. Is it coming for me next?
Tell....everyone....
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
*Jani gets punched in the face, which leaves a notable bruise* OW! *she yelps, realizing that Finley must've been holding back in their earlier battle*
I'm not in your way, you're in MY way! I don't even know who you are! *Jani then goes for a Scratch against the at-melee-range Delcatty*
edited 8th Jul '17 4:02:08 PM by sarysa
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus.
We dare you to say his name
I turn to Ariane, rubbing my neck a bit.
"I'm sorry, I picked up on a vision of someone in our group, I don't know what it was, but I'm trying to continue to follow the events in that vision. Nevertheless, I was told by Voxno all about Hate Plague. Are victims really controlled by sudden, uncontrollable rage?"
edited 8th Jul '17 4:07:55 PM by Team42Larson
Tell....everyone....
see you, space cowboy.
Given his distance, the Delcatty gains a good slash across his chest, causing him to recoil. Before he can react with a new move, however, his eyes turn to the Vulpix newcomer. Then realizing the coldness in the air, he begins thinking.
How annoying... I can't manage both, so I have no choice to retreat. But I can't have them telling anyone, either... I have to come back for them.
He quickly begins scanning ways out of the arena, still trying to stay on guard.
Long live the New Bev.
We dare you to say his name
The vision re-activates and I see Dana get involved.
"Hang on guys, we will find a way to you", I think to myself.
Tell....everyone....
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
*Voxno then shifts to Unown-! form
◊ upon reading Marlon's mind for details of the attack*
Oh no!! One of the plague victims might be attacking Jani! I think she's in the slums, the way Marlon's mind is describing it! C'mon Ary, we have to find her! *and with that, the Voxno bolts*
*Jani, meanwhile, tries to refine that "tornado" move from earlier, perhaps as a cover for escape* I've had enough of you! GROUND TORNADO! *she spins around again, affine to her element, unfortunately the concrete is hard to properly mash up and she just weakly sprays pebbles all over, likely affecting Dana more than the Delcatty at the range she sprayed them. No sandstorm formed.*
*a little dizzy, but not stunned, she swaggers a little* (shit shit shit...)
edited 8th Jul '17 4:27:14 PM by sarysa
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus.
[The heat hit me like a train, goodness, my brain feels fried. Shaking my head to jostle my senses back to normal, I hear someone address me and instinctively turn around to look.]
"Oh...oh, sorry!" [I move out of the way of the Marowak's coveted sunlight and settle for sitting down beside him, sipping on my soda slushie as I try to think of a way to break the ice...right after I get over this next spell of brain freeze...]