Mila looks over to Finley, her thoughts torn. She couldn't just leave her, but at the same time she'd made a promise to David that she'd take care of him. Leaving him now would only make his issues worse, and she wasn't sure if anyone would be able to help him by that point. But Finley seemed so hurt by this idea, and Mila couldn't figure out what to say.
"Finley... I don't want to, but like you said it's dangerous. You saw him, you heard him. What would happen if I left? You know that I don't ever want to leave you, I don't. I was hoping you'd stay with me. But if you can't... I know that you're strong. Stronger than me. Stronger than him. You have everyone else and yourself to keep you safe, he only has me. I really really really really don't want to make this decision, Finley... but if I have to that's the way I see it."
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Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
Well well well, if it isn't a human reunion happening right before my eyes. And yeah, I'll get ya somethin' good... *Teller grins as he gets something ready for Andy, before pre-empting any concerns about his openness* Everyone in here knows — you folks are still the talk of the town, and two weeks later at that!
*Teller picks up that Andy likes hard scotch
, so that's exactly what is in the shot glass telekinetically placed by the Joltik*
*Teller then gets to placing a virgin Sitrus beverage by Marlon and water by Benji, remarkably not confusing the two* The long and short of it is, sponsoring others carries risks. The novelty of yer human friends made that decision somewhat unanimous...not to mention, the earliest known human in Pokémon form earned the trust and respect of one of our kind long ago.
You and your *ahem* twin would likely have been sponsored regardless of other factors — we can't really mask the town from other psychics well.
I'll need something to justify allowing what is it...four strangers to be granted access? *Teller argues, before leaning in close to Marlon to state with a sly grin* Or at least, something to persuade me to bend the truth a little for their sakes.
edited 7th Oct '17 5:52:51 PM by sarysa
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus."W-Well..." Finley didn't want this to happen in a thousand years.
Come on, she has to abandon one or the other?
She just got everyone back...
"I..." What does she say? "I DON'T KNOW! WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO CHOOSE?!"
I'm Huney B now. Okay?(Benji takes notice of Teller's emphasis on the word "twin".)
(He loses his concentration and suddenly, the whiskers of an Alakazam grow from his face.)
Oh, sorry about that. Just a trick I like to do with my Psychic abilities. (Benji says, sucking them back into his face.)
edited 7th Oct '17 6:03:13 PM by kablammin45
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."Hearing Finley so upset almost breaks Mila, who's already reeling from David's breakdown. Mercifully, he seems to have fallen asleep after his outburst, and Mila lays him down on the bed so that she can hug Finley and try to keep herself from crying.
"I... I don't know. I'm so so sorry, I don't want to force you to make this choice. If there was another option, I'd take it. I would. I don't want to leave anyone behind. I don't, I really really don't. What do we do? I don't know, I have no clue. I don't want to have to hurt either of you two... if there was some way I could instead..."
I need to update these things more often"We can... uh, find someone else, right? Why do we have to look after him? We can find someone else, right? Someone who isn't always on the move... someone who isn't us."
I'm Huney B now. Okay?"...why not leave'm wi'Kosss? Coulda...coulda sworn 'e wuz'ere, I saw'm earlier..." [I think back to David, feeling kinda sorry for the poor guy, but...I honestly don't think he needs to stay with us.] "A'mean...he's prolly way more qualified t'handle a kid than we are. Plus he cou' scout the island for 'is parents! They can' be too far from Aga...Argath...Argatha, oh, fffcuk me..."
edited 7th Oct '17 6:18:56 PM by BlackMageAnolis
"If I may make another suggestion", Nori jibed in, "We could advance to another town, one that's hopefully much safer, and find a temporary caretaker for him, if he could bear being away from Mila for a bit. I mean, I'm sure we'll be able to visit semi-often, given those Drifblim services I have been hearing about."
Noriaki strokes his chin and continues, "Actually, since he is likely considered a missing child, we could simply report to any local authorities, if a missing child case has already been filed, they could very well bring him back to his family. If not, they can still send out word that he is looking for his parents and is safe."
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
*Jani is sipping her Bluk-Sitrus Vodka while thinking to herself* (ちょっとせックスアンザビーチのような味だ…ええと本当じゃない…) This kinda tastes like Sex on the Beach...but not really. *when she catches Marlon mention "Jani's sister". She suddenly wonders why an information broker didn't know that beforehand*
*Teller, meanwhile, turns to Jani (who is sipping her Bluk-Sitrus Vodka) in genuine confusion* Well well, ya have a sister?! First F and Mandy, and now you...the catalyst this time around must really have a thing for families... *to which Jani equally replies confusedly* ...you mean you didn't know? Now that I think of it, it's not like Milly would've gone to bars... Okay well, I do...but I don't...and it's NOT like F and Mandy...
Won't share even that one, huh? I suppose it's your prerogative... *Teller laments, before turning to Marlon and Benji* I'm giving this here Diglett lass a pass since we have a history, but if you and your friends agree to leave your minds open, I'll convince the others to sponsor them.
*he then turns to Benji and adds* Oh, and don't assume I've never met a Ditto before. *though after a short pause, he continues with a grin* Don't worry, I've got nothing against yer kind...
edited 8th Oct '17 7:12:25 AM by sarysa
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus."I... I... you're right. You're right, but I'm scared what he'll think. What will I tell him? God, he was so scared, and I promised... I made a stupid promise. Fuck... I can't tell him. Someone else has to, I can't. I just can't, I'm sorry..."
Mila collapses onto the bed, and buries her face into the padding. Who could have predicted that she'd feel the worst today after they freed her?
I need to update these things more often"Honestly Mila, allowing him to tag along for a while is not the worst idea. Given our numbers and how much we've pulled through already, it could possibly be safer than many of the other options. Especially for the sake of keeping a promise."
For a split second, Noriaki's face emoted slightly as he thought on the word "promise".
edited 7th Oct '17 6:23:37 PM by Konkfan7

Andy having heeded Doug's word, had left Agartha, and eventually, miraculously, caught up with the group.
He enters Teller's bar, sits down, and says I'll have whatever will get me to forget today.
He doesn't even seem to register the others' presence.
Huzzah