Maidens of the Kaleidoscope
~Beyond the Border~ => Rumia's Party Games => Topic started by: Evil_Nazgul0616 on January 17, 2017, 06:38:44 PM
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Quick recap for newcomers:
>You are Youmu Konpaku, a half-phantom.
>You, and six others were brought together by Yukari Yakumo, who issued a challenge: She would send each of you to another world, with the goal being to collect four of seven keys she had given to the champions of the major regions of said world. Once you gathered the keys, you would be able to return to Gensokyo and battle Yukari, where, if you won, you and everyone else could go home.
>So you were sent to this vast, strange new place known as Sinnoh. Here you were given some starter gear, and soon learned this new world was inhabited by strange creatures called "Pokemon" which the locals based an entire battle system on. You soon met a young woman named Dawn, who brought you to a nearby town, where you received your first pokemon, a Piplup whom you named Floe, from a man named Rowan. You then embarked on your quest, and, following Dawn's advice, headed for a city called Oreburgh, meeting two new companions along the way: Nero, the Shinx, and Sora, the Staravia.
>You are currently stopped in Jubilife City, where you are looking to purchase some food for yourself and your pokemon.
>INVENTORY:
>Poketch (equipped)
>>A digital watch with several functions.
>>Current apps: Clock, calculator, pedometer, and "pokemon checker"
>Pokeballs x3
>>A basic device used for capturing wild pokemon
>Pokedex
>>A handheld device that contains information on all 801 known pokemon.
>Fishing Rod
>>A basic tool used for fishing
>Pokegear
>>A device that's primarily used for communication, but can be upgraded to include other functions.
>>Current apps: Phone, Map Card - Sinnoh.
>>You currently have 3 contacts and 0 blocked users.
>Frequent Traveler Pass
>>Allows free passage between the seven regions.
>(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8c/Pok%C3%A9monDollar.png)1080
>>Cash on hand.
>Roukanken (equipped)
>>A youkai-forged katana that can cut through almost anything.
>Hakurouken (equipped)
>>A wakazashi that is a family heirloom. Can dispel confusion on those it cuts.
>Party:
>Floe (Piplup)
>>Pound
>>Growl
>>Bubble
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>Nero (Shinx)
>>Tackle
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>Sora (Staravia)
>>Tackle
>>Wing Attack
>>Quick Attack
>>Double Team
>PHONE CONTACTS:
>>Dawn
>>Yuyuko
>>International Police
>BLOCKED NUMBERS:
>>None
>"Oh. What would you guys like?"
>Look to our pokemon.
>Floe looks up at the counter full of plates, and tries to jump up to them.
>Sora perches on the counter, he glances around.
>Nero seems rather neutral about this.
>"If you like, I can give them some samples." says the woman behind the counter.
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>"Yes please. It's our first time."
>Look to Nero.
>"If you don't find anything you like here, we'll still make a stop elsewhere just for you."
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>"Yes please. It's our first time."
>Look to Nero.
>"If you don't find anything you like here, we'll still make a stop elsewhere just for you."
>Nero mews and smiles.
>"Alright" she nods, "What kinds would you like to sample?"
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>Pick up Floe so she can be closer to the poffins.
>"Alright, which do you think looks or smells the best to you?"
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>Pick up Floe so she can be closer to the poffins.
>"Alright, which do you think looks or smells the best to you?"
>You bring your Piplup to the counter.
>She approaches a plate of pink poffins, and starts sniffing. She turns to you and chirps.
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> "Okay. This one, please."
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> "Okay. This one, please."
>The woman nods, before taking a poffin off the plate and cutting it in half with a knife, before handing it to the Piplup.
>Flow nibbles into it cutely, before her face lights up and she promptly devours all of it.
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> Giggle a bit at the sight.
> "Then it's decided."
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>"How about you?"
>Look to Sora.
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> Giggle a bit at the sight.
> "Then it's decided."
>Floe chirps.
>"How about you?"
>Look to Sora.
>Sora doesn't seem particularly choosy, you notice he's glancing at all of them equally.
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>"I suppose I'll take these kind for these two."
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>"I suppose I'll take these kind for these two."
>The lady nods before taking out an empty disposable plate, "And for the shinx?"
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>"It seems he'll prefer something else..."
>Retrieve the necessary funds.
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>"It seems he'll prefer something else..."
>Retrieve the necessary funds.
>"You're not even going to let him try any?" she asks as you take out the money.
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>"Well Nero, are you sure there's none you'd like to try?"
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>"Well Nero, are you sure there's none you'd like to try?"
>He shrugs and starts to walk towards the counter.
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>"Look for one you think you'd like."
>Pick Nero up and let him browse.
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>"Look for one you think you'd like."
>Pick Nero up and let him browse.
>You set your shinx on the counter.
>He takes a sniff of the poffins that Floe liked, and immediately makes a disgusted expression and moves away from them. He then heads over to a plate of red ones, and begins smelling that one as well.
>He turns to you and mews.
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>"May we try one?"
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>"May we try one?"
>"Certainly, but I have to warn you, these are made from Tamato berries." the lady cuts one of the red poffins in half just like the first sample and feeds it to Nero.
>Nero seems to enjoy it.
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>"Um...Is that bad?"
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>"Um...Is that bad?"
>"Well, Tamato berries are notorious for how spicy they are... However, if you can get past that, they actually taste pretty good and make great cooking ingredients."
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"How is it Nero? Too spicy?"
>Look to him.
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"How is it Nero? Too spicy?"
>Look to him.
>Nero seems to be enjoying it. He shakes his head and smiles.
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>"Alright."
>Take out more funds for a small bag. I think that's 600 now...
>"One small bag of these and a platter of the pink poffins..."
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>"Alright."
>Take out more funds for a small bag. I think that's 600 now...
>"One small bag of these and a platter of the pink poffins..."
>"Are you sure?" she asks, "I could make a platter of both types, it might save you a little money."
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> "Well... it depends on how much they want..."
> Look at our pokemon.
> "It doesn't matter?"
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>"O-Okay..."
>Take out most of our funds...
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> "Well... it depends on how much they want..."
> Look at our pokemon.
> "It doesn't matter?"
>Your pokemon nod.
>"O-Okay..."
>Take out most of our funds...
>You take out almost all your money.
>The lady loads poffins of both types onto the platter, creating one that's half pink and half red.
>"Alright, that'll be (http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8c/Pok%C3%A9monDollar.png)500 for the platter, please."
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>Pay up.
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>Pay up.
>You pay and she hands you the platter.
>You have (http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8c/Pok%C3%A9monDollar.png)580 remaining.
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>Pocket the rest of our money.
>Take the platter.
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> Offer the platter to our Pokemon.
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>Pocket the rest of our money.
>Take the platter.
> Offer the platter to our Pokemon.
>You do so.
>Sora seems to be eating both flavors, he seems to tolerate the spiciness of the red ones quite well.
>The other two are chowing down on their preferred colors. You notice they aren't really touching the other one.
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> Hope this doesn't becomes a world war if they eat each others prefered colors...
> Now look around for something for us.
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> Hope this doesn't becomes a world war if they eat each others prefered colors...
> Now look around for something for us.
>Judging from Nero's initial reaction to their smell, you doubt this will happen. But you still hope things don't get too out of hand, regardless.
>You have the hotdog/burger stand, as well as several other stands mentioned earlier as well, including one that serves food you're familiar with, such as riceballs.
>There's also the restaurants as well.
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> Well, let's check the familiar ones.
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> Well, let's check the familiar ones.
>You do so...
>It seems it will cost around (http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8c/Pok%C3%A9monDollar.png)300 for some rice balls.
>Curiously, there is another tray of what appears to be Rice Balls that looks identical to the first. It's even priced the same. But it's labelled "Jelly Donuts (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWgxH2KG4ts)"
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>Sounds shady... I think we'll stick with the familiar named ones if we decide to buy...
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>Sounds shady... I think we'll stick with the familiar named ones if we decide to buy...
>BUT NOTHING BEATS A JELLY FILLED DONUT!
>You decide to ignore the "donuts" for now.
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> What if it's poisoned? Given how people here act so normal about it...
> Buy a riceball. If everything is okay, devour it start eating it with education.
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> What if it's poisoned? Given how people here act so normal about it...
> Buy a riceball. If everything is okay, devour it start eating it with education.
>You buy a single riceball, which costs less than a plate.
>You begin to eat and get educated
>You have (http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8c/Pok%C3%A9monDollar.png)460 remaining.
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> Look at our pokemon as we eat.
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(Side note: I found a recipe for poffins (http://gourmetgaming.tumblr.com/post/16479541093))
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> Look at our pokemon as we eat.
>Your pokemon are eating well. The occasionally glance at you happily.
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>Continue enjoying.
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>Continue enjoying.
>You continue.
>Eventually, you all finish.
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>"How do you guys feel?"
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>"How do you guys feel?"
>All of your pokemon vocalize.
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>Clean up.
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>Clean up.
>You do so.
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>"Alright guys. Let's go."
>Head out.
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>"Alright guys. Let's go."
>Head out.
>You start walking.
>Where will you go?
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> Probably we will need to capture a... "grass type" pokemon, just like Dawn suggested.
> Was it at the north, right? Go to that route.
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> Probably we will need to capture a... "grass type" pokemon, just like Dawn suggested.
> Was it at the north, right? Go to that route.
>You head north, following the map card on your phone.
>After about an hour, you end up on the other side of the city.
>There is a sign nearby that reads "Route 204"
>(BGM) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJUxTo0tTOs)
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>"Alright guys. Let's find ourselves another companion."
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>"Alright guys. Let's find ourselves another companion."
>Your pokemon all vocalize.
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> Look at our surroundings while we look for pokemon.
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> Look at our surroundings while we look for pokemon.
>You look around.
>The path is relatively straight forward, with the road surrounded by fields and meadows, which are flanked by dense forests.
>There also seems to be a large cliff in the distance, with what appears to be a tunnel carved into it. Another tunnel entrance can be seen on a ledge about halfway up the cliff. Maybe they're connected.
>There are a couple of ponds nearby as well. As you pass one, you notice a new pokemon:
(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/d/d3/406Budew.png/250px-406Budew.png)
>You spot it sunning itself on a nearby rock. The bud on its head is open, revealing two circles on the inner edges, one blue, and one red.
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> Scan time!
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>Realize that the way to earn money here seems like gambling... Consider learning other ways.
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> Scan time!
>You aim the pokedex at it.
>"Budew, the Bud Pokemon. Their buds are said to open when they feel the sun's warmth, and they are sensitive to changes in temperature. Their pollen can cause sneezing and is toxic in high concentrations."
>TYPE: GRASS/POISON
>Realize that the way to earn money here seems like gambling... Consider learning other ways.
>You consider looking into finding other ways to earn money here...
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> Slowly approach to the Budew. Once we are in a reasonable distance to talk with it, and within a reasonable margin of safety, stop.
> "... Hello?"
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> Slowly approach to the Budew. Once we are in a reasonable distance to talk with it, and within a reasonable margin of safety, stop.
>You slowly get closer. It doesn't notice you approach.
> "... Hello?"
>The budew squeaks in surprise and falls backwards off the rock, hitting the ground pretty hard.
>It starts crying.
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> "O-Oh!"
> Approach and examine it. Don't touch it, however.
> "D-Don't cry..."
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> "O-Oh!"
> Approach and examine it. Don't touch it, however.
>You get closer.
>It's pretty small, about 8 inches from its feet to the tip of its bud, which is now closed. It's crying and rocking back and forth on its back.
> "D-Don't cry..."
>It's not calming down...
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> Try to... touch it gently and comfort it.
> "C-Calm down, please..."
> What are our pokemon doing?
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>Take one of those potions from our bag if we have any, and spray some on it.
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> Try to... touch it gently and comfort it.
> "C-Calm down, please..."
>You gently place a hand on it comfortingly.
>The budew seems to stop crying as much, and is looking at you.
> What are our pokemon doing?
>They're watching from a distance. They seem concerned.
>Take one of those potions from our bag if we have any, and spray some on it.
>You don't have any potions. In fact, you've never even bothered to visit one of those Pokemart places that Dawn said you could buy them from.
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>"Sorry for startling you, i didn't mean to... are you okay ? Does it still hurt ?"
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>"Sorry for startling you, i didn't mean to... are you okay ? Does it still hurt ?"
>The budew nods, tears still running down its face.
>It leans into your hand a bit.
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>"Shhhh... it's alright..."
>Smile and gently caress it with our other hand.
>"My name is Youmu, nice to meet you Budew."
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>"Shhhh... it's alright..."
>Smile and gently caress it with our other hand.
>You start caressing it, it seems to be calming it down some more. It snuggles into your hand a little.
>"My name is Youmu, nice to meet you Budew."
>It squeaks in reply.
>You feel a small, stabbing pain on the hand you're caressing with. As if you pricked yourself on a thorn while gardening.
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>"Ow..."
>Examine it.
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>"Ow..."
>Examine it.
>You pull your hand away and examine.
>There is a small, pinprick wound on the edge of your palm. There is a bit of swelling.
>Floe comes over to you and chirps.
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>Does the Budew have a thorn where we put our hand on ?
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> Look at Floe too.
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>Does the Budew have a thorn where we put our hand on ?
>No, there doesn't appear to be...
>Wait.
>At the base of the bud stem, you spot a few, very tiny thorns. You would not notice them at all unless you were close and were actively trying to spot them.
> Look at Floe too.
>Floe is looking between you and your hand.
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>"I'll be fine Floe. This is no big deal."
>Ponder seriousness of wound.
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> Could it be... poison...?
> Don't show any kind of panic expression.
> How's the budew?
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>"I'll be fine Floe. This is no big deal."
>Floe nods, before turning her attention to the budew.
>Ponder seriousness of wound.
> Could it be... poison...?
> Don't show any kind of panic expression.
>It honestly doesn't look bad. It reminds you of a bee sting.
>Though, the pokedex did sat it's type was "Grass/Poison"...
>You hide your concern.
> How's the budew?
>It's stopped crying. In fact, it seems like it's enjoying your company.
>Floe chirps at it a few times, and it squeaks back.
>Your other pokemon are approaching.
>You're starting to feel a bit woozy...
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> Endure as much as we can. Don't show anything that can worry them.
> "H-Hey, I was wondering... You want to come with us in our trip? Like, be my companion?"
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> Endure as much as we can. Don't show anything that can worry them.
> "H-Hey, I was wondering... You want to come with us in our trip? Like, be my companion?"
>You endure it.
>The Budew squeaks, and begins nuzzling your hand a bit more.
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> Show our status at any moment. Take this command as if it's inputted for the next parsings.
> "G-Good!"
> Take out a pokeball.
> "F-Friends, then?"
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> Show our status at any moment. Take this command as if it's inputted for the next parsings.
> "G-Good!"
> Take out a pokeball.
> "F-Friends, then?"
>The budew nods.
>You feel a little bit worse, but it's not bad...
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> Touch the budew with the pokeball.
> What are the others doing?
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> Touch the budew with the pokeball.
> What are the others doing?
>You do so, and the budew goes in with not resistance. The ball clicks seconds later.
>Your pokemon seem happy about the new companion, though Nero and Sora are looking at your hand.
>You are beginning to feel nauseous.
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> How is Myon? How she is reacting at our feelings, too?
> What time is it?
> "Hey guys... You don't mind if we go to the pokemon center and we heal our new friend? No? Thanks!"
> Head there.
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>Call Dawn.
>Check our hand as we do so.
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> How is Myon? How she is reacting at our feelings, too?
>Myon is wobbling a little in the air...
> What time is it?
>The sun is starting to get low in the sky.
>Your poketch says it's 17:11
> "Hey guys... You don't mind if we go to the pokemon center and we heal our new friend? No? Thanks!"
> Head there.
>You quickly start moving leaving your pokemon for a second before they start following you.
>Call Dawn.
>Check our hand as we do so.
>You dial. Your left hand looks mostly the same, though the swelling around the wound seems redder.
>...
>Dawn picks up the phone a few seconds later.
>"Hello?"
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>"Route 204... How bad are poisons from thorns of a Budew?"
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>"Route 204... How bad are poisons from thorns of a Budew?"
>"Ah, you got pricked by a Budew's Poison Point, didn't you?" she asks, "Sorry, I kinda forgot to tell you that roughly half the Budew out there have that ability... Anyway, most pokemon poisons are strong enough to quickly incapacitate pokemon, but they affect humans differently. They act slower on humans, so there's usually time to get treatment. And usually it'll only make you feel really ill without treatment."
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> "P-Please tell me that the pokemon centers can help with that..."
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> "P-Please tell me that the pokemon centers can help with that..."
>"Of course they do. These things happen to lots of trainers, usually on accident. So they're going to be prepared. Just don't worry and keep calm."
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> "O-Okay... Thanks. And sorry for bothering you."
> Are we near?
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> "O-Okay... Thanks. And sorry for bothering you."
> Are we near?
>You are back in Jubilife, about a quarter of the way there.
>Your condition is mostly the same.
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> Do we have the necessity to... let it out?
> Did Dawn hanged?
>> If not: "A-Anything new in your side, Dawn?
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> Do we have the necessity to... let it out?
> Did Dawn hanged?
>> If not: "A-Anything new in your side, Dawn?
>Not yet.
>"No, not really." Dawn replies.
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>"Alright. Thanks again Dawn."
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>"Alright. Thanks again Dawn."
>"You're welcome."
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>Hang up and continue.
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>Hang up and continue.
>You so so.
>You feel worse, but you eventually reach the pokemon center.
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>Head in.
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>Head in.
>You stumble inside. Your pokemon follow shortly.
>You hear Floe chirp in concern.
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>Head to
Joy the counter-lady.
>"Um, might I ask how to treat the effects of poison point?"
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>Head to Joy the counter-lady.
>"Um, might I ask how to treat the effects of poison point?"
>You head to the nurse, who's giving you a concerned look.
>"Ah, yes. Why don't you have a seat over there and I'll have a remedy brought out to you."
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>Nod.
>Take a seat.
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>Nod.
>Take a seat.
>You have a seat in the spot indicated. You start feeling a little dizzy.
>After the longest two minutes of your life, a large, pink pokemon in a nurse hat approaches you, carrying a cup.
(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/c/cd/113Chansey.png/250px-113Chansey.png)
>It stops and offers it to you with a cheerful smile.
>You notice the nurse approaching as well.
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>"T-Thank you."
>Take the cup and examine it.
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>"T-Thank you."
>Take the cup and examine it.
>You take the cup, it seems to be full of a pinkish juice.
>"The primary ingredient in that juice is concentrated Pecha Berry extract." the nurse explains, "Pecha berries are well known for their natural toxin removing properties, if you happen upon a pecha tree while out and about, it's advised that you pick a few berries, since you can use them to treat yourself and your pokemon for poison if you're far from a Pokemon Center or are out of antidotes."
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>"Alright."
>Drink up.
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>"Alright."
>Drink up.
>You drink up.
>It tastes primarily sweet, though you do pick out a few other flavors.
>You immediately start feeling better.
>The pink pokemon takes the large egg in its pouch and offers it to you.
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>Gently set the cup down.
>How does our hand look?
>"Um, thank you."
>Take the egg carefully.
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>Gently set the cup down.
>How does our hand look?
>You do so.
>The swelling's gone down, but it otherwise looks the same.
>"Um, thank you."
>Take the egg carefully.
>You take the egg.
>The pokemon immediately slaps the top of the egg violently, producing a perfect crack around the topmost part of the shell, which the pokemon then removes like a lid, revealing the insides.
>It's looking at you expectantly.
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>"O-Oh! Do I... drink this too?"
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>"O-Oh! Do I... drink this too?"
>The nurse chuckles, "You don't need to, but Chansey thinks it might be good for you. You see, Chansey eggs are full of nutrients and healing agents, and even in the wild they've been known to share them with the sick and injured."
>The pokemon nods.
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>"Okay. Thank you then. A-Again."
>Try it.
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>"Okay. Thank you then. A-Again."
>Try it.
>You start drinking from the raw egg...
>It actually tastes very delicious, even though its uncooked.
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> Drink a bit more.
> Look at our pokemon.
> "Want a bit? It's really good."
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> Drink a bit more.
>You do so.
> Look at our pokemon.
> "Want a bit? It's really good."
>Floe chirps, before jumping up on your lap.
>Sora perches flies up to the other side of you.
>Nero simply shrugs and nods.
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> Offer the egg to each of them.
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> Offer the egg to each of them.
>You place the egg in a spot they can all access and watch as they drink some of it.
>They all vocalize happily.
>The large pokemon, which you believe is called Chansey, beams at them.
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> Let out our budew.
> "Hey, want to drink a bit of it?"
> Offer it.
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> Let out our budew.
> "Hey, want to drink a bit of it?"
> Offer it.
>You let out your new companion.
>It squeaks a bit.
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> "Eh? What's wrong?"
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> "Eh? What's wrong?"
>The budew tilts its head at you.
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> "... N-Nevermind. You want some, then?"
> Leave it in way where... she or he can drink of it.
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> "... N-Nevermind. You want some, then?"
>It nods.
> Leave it in way where... she or he can drink of it.
>You tilt the egg near it, allowing the budew to lap it up.
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//Anyway... We need a name guys~.
> "Again, thank you for helping me."
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//Anyway... We need a name guys~.
> "Again, thank you for helping me."
>Chansey smiles happily.
>"You're welcome." The nurse smiles as well.
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>Hm... do we know if it's a he or a she ?
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> Check it on the pokedex.
> And before we forget... Scan Chansey.
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Budew Opal
(buddy ol' pal?)
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>Hm... do we know if it's a he or a she ?
>You do not.
> Check it on the pokedex.
>You scan your Budew
>You now know that it is female, and knows the following moves:
>>Absorb
>>Growth
> And before we forget... Scan Chansey.
>You aim your pokedex at Chansey,
>"Chansey, the Egg Pokemon. Chansey are extremely rare in the wild, and are quick to run away. They are said to bring happiness and good luck to those who manage to catch one. They are also very compassionate, and are known to share their eggs with injured people and pokemon. These eggs are laid several times a day and are exceptionally nutritious. When raised with love and care, these eggs become even more delicious."
>Type: NORMAL
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//Hm... Myoko ? Hiryu ?
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//Barbra? We did meet with getting poked by her...
We should ponder if she can sing...
//Buu?
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//She will end being a Roserade (I hope) Soo... I don't know what to say.
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//Current tallies:
//Opal +1
//Myoko OR Hiryu +1
//Barbra OR Buu +1
//If nothing is decided upon within 24 hours, I will flip a coin for each OR choice, if applicable, then I will choose one of the remaining tied names at random.
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//Did O4rfish named any pokemon? In need to recall.
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//Did O4rfish named any pokemon? In need to recall.
//They named the piplup
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//Voting for Opal then.
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//I'd like to vote for any of Raf's names, since I want him to name a pokemon... but Opal just sounds approapiate for a future Roserade. Vote for Opal here~.
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//and that's 3/4 for Opal.
>You think Opal might be a good name for this little girl...
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> What times is it now?
> Do we feel sleepy?
> "Okay, Budew, time to give you a name..."
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> What times is it now?
>The poketch says 17:51
> Do we feel sleepy?
> "Okay, Budew, time to give you a name..."
>You do not.
>The budew squeaks and looks at you.
>_
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> "... Opal?"
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> "... Opal?"
>The budew squeaks and smiles. It seems to like it.
>_
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> "Opal is it, then!"
> Smile.
> "Are you guys fine with it?"
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> "Opal is it, then!"
> Smile.
> "Are you guys fine with it?"
>The rest of your pokemon agree.
>_
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>How is (the) egg?
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>How is (the) egg?
>You have all collectively eaten about half its contents. Chansey seems to be taking it back now.
>_
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> "By the way... Is there any place here to rest?"
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> "By the way... Is there any place here to rest?"
>"You can rest in any Pokemon Center free of charge, provided we have enough room." says the nurse, "There are also local hotels in most cities. They're a bit more comfortable and luxurious, but they can be pricey..."
>_
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> "... I-I think I'll need to rest here..."
> How much money we have?
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>Do we know what a hotels is?
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> "... I-I think I'll need to rest here..."
> How much money we have?
>"Alright, we have a few vacant rooms upstairs."
>You have (http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8c/Pok%C3%A9monDollar.png)460
>Do we know what a hotels is?
>No. But judging by it's description, you think it'll be somewhat like an inn...
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> "Do I need to order any of them or it's for the first that arrives?"
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> "Do I need to order any of them or it's for the first that arrives?"
>"The rooms are first come, first served."
>_
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> "And what if I pick one, but I leave for a bit more to do other things? That room is still available for someone else?"
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> "And what if I pick one, but I leave for a bit more to do other things? That room is still available for someone else?"
>"We'll provide you with a key."
>_
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> "Oh! Oh. Okay. I would like to reserve one, please."
> Smile.
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> "Oh! Oh. Okay. I would like to reserve one, please."
> Smile.
>The nurse nods.
>"Chansey, fetch this young woman a key, please."
>The Chansey replies with a happy vocalization and runs off.
>_
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> Look at our pokemon and around in the meantime.
> How's Myon?
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//Is there anything we were going to do away from this place? Weren't we going to that other place? Are we gonna
grind help our pokemon some here? Or is it getting close to nighttime?
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//Well, it was 17:51 before, so night is close (epic rhyme). We don't feel sleepy either, so I guess grinding?
-
> Look at our pokemon and around in the meantime.
> How's Myon?
>You look around.
>Your pokemon seem to be enjoying your company.
>You see two kids swapping pokeballs with each other.
>Another newscast seems to be on, but not many people are watching.
>Myon is fine.
>Chansey returns a few minutes later holding a small card. She hands it to you.
>_
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> "... Huh?"
> Take it.
> "... Didn't you said a key?"
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> "... Huh?"
> Take it.
> "... Didn't you said a key?"
>The nurse nods. "It's a card key. You slide it through the slot near the door handle and it unlocks the door."
>_
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>"A-Alright... I think I want to see the room."
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>"A-Alright... I think I want to see the room."
>She nods again.
>It's on the second floor. The door number should be printed on the card.
>_
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>Are we all set to see it?
>If so, start heading there.
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>Are we all set to see it?
>If so, start heading there.
>You start heading to a nearby staircase. Your pokemon start following you.
>_
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> Look around as we advance. Don't trip. however.
> Then, look at our pokemon.
> "Any of you are tired?
//Why I have the feel I'm forgetting something? Any idea guys?
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//We caught our Budew and got recovered. We left the drink and Chansey took the egg. I think we should get potions or something before we start training more...
>Ponder what absorb would do... Is it like a plant thing where it absorbs sunlight? Would it recover itself?
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> Look around as we advance. Don't trip. however.
> Then, look at our pokemon.
>You look around as you reach the top of the stairs. You are in a hallway with a few doors lining it, each door has a number on it, and there's an odd mechanism by the handle.
>Your pokemon are keeping pace with you.
> "Any of you are tired?
>Both Floe and Sora chirp.
>Nero shakes his head.
>Opal keeps close to you.
>_
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>Ponder what absorb would do... Is it like a plant thing where it absorbs sunlight? Would it recover itself?
> Look at Opal.
> "Hey Opal. You have any problem with them?"
> Look at the others.
> "And you have any problem with Opal? We can talk. Everyone are friends, after all."
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//Ah shit, sorry!
>Ponder what absorb would do... Is it like a plant thing where it absorbs sunlight? Would it recover itself?
>You wonder if absorb means to just absorb Sunlight... hopefully it isn't the worst case definition of absorb...
>A disturbing image of Opal merging with another living thing crosses your mind.
> Look at Opal.
> "Hey Opal. You have any problem with them?"
>Opal looks up to you.
>She squeaks and shakes her head.
> Look at the others.
> "And you have any problem with Opal? We can talk. Everyone are friends, after all."
>They shake their heads as well.
>_
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>"Good."
>Note to be more careful when touching Opal...
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>A disturbing image of Opal merging with another living thing crosses your mind.
> Where the hell you are, Danny Slicers...
> "Good."
> Smile and keep going.
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>"Good."
>Note to be more careful when touching Opal...
>You note to avoid the area where her tiny thorns are whenever you touch her in the future
> Where the hell you are, Danny Slicers...
> "Good."
> Smile and keep going.
>You keep going until you reach room 12, which matches the number on the card key
>_
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> Look at the handle.
> "..."
> Look at our "key card."
> "..."
> Look at both things a few more times.
> "... Uhm..."
> Try to introduce the key card in the handle...
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> Look at the handle.
> "..."
> Look at our "key card."
> "..."
> Look at both things a few more times.
> "... Uhm..."
>You really have no idea how to use this...
> Try to introduce the key card in the handle...
>You literally try to insert the card into the handle. Unfortunately, physics doesn't seem to be on your side, as the card collides with the handle, not accomplishing anything.
>You notice a vertical slot slightly to the left of the handle.
>_
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>"Ah! Slot near the door handle..."
>Try it. Horizontally of course. You can't let yourself be held back by common sense in Gensokyo.
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> Introduce the card in the DOOR. C'mon... Seiga powers! Help us!
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> Introduce the card in the DOOR. C'mon... Seiga powers! Help us!
>You frustratedly thrust the card as hard as you can without breaking it into a random spot on the door.
>...Well that did nothing...
>"Ah! Slot near the door handle..."
>Try it. Horizontally of course. You can't let yourself be held back by common sense in Gensokyo.
>You get an idea.
>You stick the card into the slot, narrow end in, and hold it there horizontally, trying in vain to get the laws of physics to bend to your half-phantom will...
>Nothing seems to be happening....
>You notice a diagram etched into the material near the top of the slot, depicting a card, with the wide end facing the actual slot, with a dark bar near the indicated end, and an arrow extending from one of the narrow ends, pointing down.
>_
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>"An arrow..."
>Look at the card and rotate it so that it looks like the graphic.
>Try to move the card downwards through the slot. Maybe there's a special lock we're cutting with the card...
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> Look at how we introduced the key card.
> "You know what? The hard way."
> Look at our four evil fellows.
> "Guys, crush this door with your attacks. Make him pay."
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>"An arrow..."
>Look at the card and rotate it so that it looks like the graphic.
>You orient the card so that the wide end with the dark stripe on the back is facing the slot, and place it inside.
> Look at how we introduced the key card.
>The card seems to match the diagram as far as you know
> "You know what? The hard way."
> Look at our four evil fellows.
> "Guys, crush this door with your attacks. Make him pay."
>Sora, and Nero, knowing only tackle-like attacks, slam against the door and faint. Floe just shoots bubbles at it, while Opal tries to... absorb the door...
>It's not very effective...
>Try to move the card downwards through the slot. Maybe there's a special lock we're cutting with the card...
>You slide the card down.
>There is a small beep, and a green light lights up next to the slot, before it turns off and you hear a click.
>_
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>"That did something..."
>Examine the card.
>Examine the door.
-
> "... Now it works?"
> Keep trying tp introduce the key card in the handle.
> ... Or just open the door.
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>"That did something..."
>Examine the card.
>Examine the door.
>Both the card and the door seem unchanged.
> "... Now it works?"
> Keep trying tp introduce the key card in the handle.
>You slide the card again...
>Nothing, this time.
> ... Or just open the door.
>You grab the handle and turn, managing to open the door.
>_
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> ... Realize how stupid we are... or how incredibly difficult this world is... Maybe the third option.
> ...
> Wait, what third option? ... ... Anyway. Head in and look around.
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>That's really complicated for unlocking a door...
-
> ... Realize how stupid we are... or how incredibly difficult this world is... Maybe the third option.
> ...
>You wonder if you're just dumb, or if this world really is that strange...
>That's really complicated for unlocking a door...
>You conclude the latter.
> Wait, what third option? ... ... Anyway. Head in and look around.
>You head in.
>There is a basic bed, a nightstand, and a few drawers, but that's pretty much it.
>_
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>Examine the bed.
>Then test it out if all seems well.
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>Examine the bed.
>Then test it out if all seems well.
>It seems to be just a basic bed.
>You lie down in it. It feels comfortable after a long day...
>_
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>Enjoy the feeling for just a bit...
-
>Enjoy the feeling for just a bit...
>You lie there.
>It feels relaxing...
>_
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>Review what we've planned to do for the night.
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>Review what we've planned to do for the night.
>The original plan was to head for Oreburgh, but, seeing as you decided to stay the night here, you resolved to stay in the local area and perhaps train some more.
>You also think you should look into visiting one of these "Poke-marts" as well. You recall Dawn saying there were useful items you could buy from them.
>_
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>Get up. Can't rest yet. Maybe there's pokemon we might only be able to find at night.
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>Get up. Can't rest yet. Maybe there's pokemon we might only be able to find at night.
>You get out of bed.
>_
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>"Hey... Can you guys get out of your pokeballs on your own?"
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>"Hey... Can you guys get out of your pokeballs on your own?"
>Your pokemon exchange glances, then shrug.
>_
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> "Well, let's try."
> Grab Nero's pokeball.
> "I'm going to try with you Nero. When you are in the pokeball, try to get out."
> Make him get inside it.
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> "Well, let's try."
> Grab Nero's pokeball.
> "I'm going to try with you Nero. When you are in the pokeball, try to get out."
> Make him get inside it.
>Nero nods, before you return him to his ball.
>The ball opens a few seconds later, releasing Nero onto the bed.
>He mews at you.
>_
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> "Well, it's possible..."
> Smile.
> "It's not going to be so necessary, however. I like when all of you are here with me."
> How's Myon faring?
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> "Well, it's possible..."
> Smile.
> "It's not going to be so necessary, however. I like when all of you are here with me."
>Your pokemon all smile.
> How's Myon faring?
>Same as she ever was.
>_
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> "Let's go. I want to do some more things before coming to sleep."
> If everyone is fine with it, exit the room and close the door. Make sure it's locked afterwards.
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> "Let's go. I want to do some more things before coming to sleep."
> If everyone is fine with it, exit the room and close the door. Make sure it's locked afterwards.
>Your pokemon all nod.
>You leave the room, closing the door behind you. You hear the lock click as it shuts.
>_
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>"How are you feeling about your bubble Floe? Do you think you can make it do drastic turns, like around you?"
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>"How are you feeling about your bubble Floe? Do you think you can make it do drastic turns, like around you?"
>Floe shakes her head and shrugs.
>_
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>"That's fine."
>Where's Myon?
>Ponder how Myon would react to Budew's thorns, if at all.
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> Return to meet the nurse.
> "Excuse me? Miss? Can I ask another thing?"
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>"That's fine."
>Where's Myon?
>Ponder how Myon would react to Budew's thorns, if at all.
>Myon is floating nearby.
>You wonder if Myon could even be poisoned... If she could, would the poison just float in there? Can you will her to phase through the poison?
> Return to meet the nurse.
> "Excuse me? Miss? Can I ask another thing?"
>You return to the nurse who is back at the counter.
>"Certainly. What is it?" the nurse asks.
>_
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> "Do you know a place where I can earn money? Uh... Of preference, aside of winning battles..."
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> "Do you know a place where I can earn money? Uh... Of preference, aside of winning battles..."
>"You could always sell items you don't need to the Poke Mart. And should you be able to acquire a Meowth, they learn a move unique to them called Pay Day, which generates a few coins just by using it in battle." she replies, "The coins a Meowth produces are at a lower value than the pokedollar, but if you gather enough, Poke Marts will be able to exchange them. However, you'd have to use the port at Canalave City if you want to look for one, because Meowth can only be found in the Kanto, Johto, and Alola regions."
>She thinks for a moment.
>"Alternatively, you can head to the Trophy Garden near Hearthome City on the other side of Mount Coronet, I heard the owner occasionally imports wild Meowth, but only the common variant..."
>_
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> "... And what about jobs I can do? Like... gardening?"
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> "... And what about jobs I can do? Like... gardening?"
>"You could do that too."
>_
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//Should we add the meowth thing as a quest? Because... I have the feeling we'll be struggling about money.
-
Reimu beats people up and takes their money.
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Reimu beats people up and takes their money.
//Is this OOC or a command?
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//Gardening and other jobs seem like the best option...
>"Okay. Thank you."
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//Gardening and other jobs seem like the best option...
>"Okay. Thank you."
>"You're welcome."
>_
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>Head out of the center with our pokemon.
>Do we still have our swords on us?
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>Head out of the center with our pokemon.
>Do we still have our swords on us?
>You head outside.
>Yes.
>_
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>Current Items.
>Current Pok?mon moves.
>Look for the PokeMart and head to it.
>"Let's train a bit more after I get some necessities, alright guys?"
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>Current Items.
>INVENTORY:
>Poketch (equipped)
>>A digital watch with several functions.
>>Current apps: Clock, calculator, pedometer, and "pokemon checker"
>Pokeballs x2
>>A basic device used for capturing wild pokemon
>Pokedex
>>A handheld device that contains information on all 801 known pokemon.
>Fishing Rod
>>A basic tool used for fishing
>Pokegear
>>A device that's primarily used for communication, but can be upgraded to include other functions.
>>Current apps: Phone, Map Card - Sinnoh.
>>You currently have 3 contacts and 0 blocked users.
>Frequent Traveler Pass
>>Allows free passage between the seven regions.
>(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8c/Pok%C3%A9monDollar.png)460
>>Cash on hand.
>Roukanken (equipped)
>>A youkai-forged katana that can cut through almost anything.
>Hakurouken (equipped)
>>A wakazashi that is a family heirloom. Can dispel confusion on those it cuts.
>Jubilife Pokemon Center Key Card
>>The key to room 12, where you will spend the night. You should probably return this in the morning.
>Current Pok?mon moves.
>You scan each of your pokemon with the pokedex to display their moves.
>Floe (Piplup)
>>Pound
>>Growl
>>Bubble
>Nero (Shinx)
>>Tackle
>>Leer
>Sora (Staravia)
>>Tackle
>>Wing Attack
>>Quick Attack
>>Double Team
>Opal (Budew)
>>Growth
>>Absorb
>You notice Nero seems to have a new move since when you last checked.
>Look for the PokeMart and head to it.
>"Let's train a bit more after I get some necessities, alright guys?"
>Your pokemon nod.
>You look around, finding the blue-roofed building one street down from the Pokemon Center.
>_
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>Try to figure out what their moves do with the device.
>Continue to the building.
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>Try to figure out what their moves do with the device.
>Continue to the building.
>You fiddle around with the pokedex as you walk, and find that you are, in fact, able to pull up some basic information on the known moves.
>Pound - NORMAL - A physical strike with a tail or forelimb.
>Growl - NORMAL - The user growls cutely. Usually causes the opponent to hesitate, making their next strike less powerful.
>Bubble - WATER - A ranged attack where the user fires bubbles at its opponent.
>Tackle - NORMAL - The user charges the foe with a full-body tackle.
>Leer - NORMAL - The user shoots its opponent a malicious look. Usually causes the opponent to pause for a moment, opening up an opportunity for an attack.
>Wing Attack - FLYING - The user spreads its wings and strikes the opponent.
>Quick Attack - NORMAL - A fast tackle that gives the opponent little time to react.
>Double Team - NORMAL - The user creates illusory copies of itself.
>Growth - NORMAL - The user increases its metabolism to speed up its growth, giving a temporary boost in offensive power.
>Absorb - GRASS - A short-ranged attack in which the user drains a small amount of life force and nutrients from its opponent to heal itself slightly.
>_
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> Now we know what "absorb" do. Be more calm now.
> Enter the mart.
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> Now we know what "absorb" do. Be more calm now.
> Enter the mart.
>You calm down a little.
>You enter the Poke Mart. It's really clean in here, and there are shelves lined with lots of interesting items. There's also a really catchy tune (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyT_LMa6Zhc) playing over some devices on the ceiling..
>There is a man at the counter ahead of you. He smiles as you walk in.
>_
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> Approach.
> "Hello."
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> Approach.
> "Hello."
>"Hi there, how may I help you?" He replies.
>_
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> "Do you sell... uh... antidotes for the poison?"
-
>"And something to recover my pokemon?"
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> "Do you sell... uh... antidotes for the poison?"
>"And something to recover my pokemon?"
>"Indeed we do, all our medicinal items are in this row of shelves right by the counter here, next to the pokeballs." He gestures to the aisle in question.
>_
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> "Aaand... how much they will cost?"
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> "Aaand... how much they will cost?"
>"Well, basic potions are (http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8c/Pok%C3%A9monDollar.png)200 each, antidotes are around (http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8c/Pok%C3%A9monDollar.png)100. Other medicines are more expensive, but we give 50% discounts on them for trainers who have a set amount of gym badges. For example, a Super Potion would normally cost around (http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8c/Pok%C3%A9monDollar.png)1400, but if you have at least one gym badge, from any region, we'll sell them to you for a mere (http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8c/Pok%C3%A9monDollar.png)700"
>_
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> "... I'm poor, miss. I can barely win something with my gardening... Wait... Lady Yuyuko doesn't even pay me!"
> "I see..."
> Think for a moment.
> "... I guess I will take one potion and two antidotes?"
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> "... I'm poor, miss. I can barely win something with my gardening... Wait... Lady Yuyuko doesn't even pay me!"
>"I'm a man..."
> "I see..."
> Think for a moment.
>You weigh your options
> "... I guess I will take one potion and two antidotes?"
>"Alright, you can find them in the aisle. Just bring them up here to check out."
>_
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> "Okay. Thanks."
> Approach to the aisle and look for said objects.
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> "Okay. Thanks."
> Approach to the aisle and look for said objects.
>You enter the aisle and soon locate the potions and antidotes, among other items.
>The other half of the aisle seems to be dedicated to pokeballs.
>_
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> Turn to the man.
> "Sir, how much the pokeballs?"
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> Turn to the man.
> "Sir, how much the pokeballs?"
>"A normal pokeball is (http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8c/Pok%C3%A9monDollar.png)200, other balls are more expensive, but the discount rule for gym badges applies to them as well."
>_
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> "I-I guess I will pass..."
> Look a bit other objects. Do they have somethign that identify them?
> Glance at our pokemon too...
> ... that includes Myon.
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> "I-I guess I will pass..."
>"Alright then."
> Look a bit other objects. Do they have somethign that identify them?
>You look at the other objects.
>There seems to be more kinds of potions. They seem to go, in order of least expensive to most expensive, from super, to hyper, to "Max". There is also something called a "Full Restore" next to the "Max Potions." After that you see something called "Full heal," followed by the antidotes, which is then followed by "Paralyze Heal", "Burn Heal", "Ice Heal", and "Awakening."
> Glance at our pokemon too...
> ... that includes Myon.
>Myon is in stealth mode.
>Your pokemon are looking around at the items.
>_
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> Nope. Get our greedy eyes away from those expensive objects!
> Grab one normal potion and two and two antidotes.
> Afterwards, return to the counter.
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> Nope. Get our greedy eyes away from those expensive objects!
> Grab one normal potion and two and two antidotes.
> Afterwards, return to the counter.
>You grab a potion and (2+2) two antidotes and bring them to the counter.
>The man scans the items with a little handheld device and presses some buttons on a machine.
>_"Alright, that'll be (http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8c/Pok%C3%A9monDollar.png)400, please."
>_
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> Pay it.
> ... Realize we need money URGENTLY.
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>60 should be enough to last us a trainer battle if we get into one...
//We're on the early places too, so no one will expect 50,000 from winning...
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> Pay it.
> ... Realize we need money URGENTLY.
>You pay.
>OBTAINED:
>Potion
>>A spray medicine for wounds.
>Antidote x2
>>Treats poison.
>You have (http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8c/Pok%C3%A9monDollar.png)60 remaining
>Wizard Youmu needs food money badly
>60 should be enough to last us a trainer battle if we get into one...
>You think this would be enough to get you through a trainer battle should you lose.
>_
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> "Thanks."
> Bow a bit and leave afterwards.
> ... Ponder what to do now...
//I don't know you guys, but the money thing is getting in my nerves.
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> "Thanks."
> Bow a bit and leave afterwards.
> ... Ponder what to do now...
>"You're welcome." he smiles.
>You leave the store, and begin to wonder about what to do...
>You could explore the neighboring routes and perhaps train more, or find a new companion or two. Perhaps you could find a trainer as well.
>Alternatively, you could explore the city some more.
>You originally planned to go to Oreburgh City before deciding to spend the night in the Pokemon Center here. If you really wanted to, you could return your Keycard and try to head there.
>You could also decide to call it a night and go to bed early.
>_
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//Opinions?
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//Money problems are evident... Since it's nighttime, we should get to training and possibly fighting pokemon that are around at night. When we and our pokemon evol-... develop, we'll have better chances against trainers, and therefore more money. This is just an analysis for the night though. Not like there's any gardens to tend to right now...
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//... Let's tend the forests? *Shot*
> "Any of you mind if we keep exploring the routes?"
> Look at our pals.
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//... Let's tend the forests? *Shot*
> "Any of you mind if we keep exploring the routes?"
> Look at our pals.
>Your pokemon shake their heads as if to say they don't mind.
>_
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>"Alright then."
>Head out and start towards the newer route we were on.
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>"Alright then."
>Head out and start towards the newer route we were on.
>You make your way back to Route 204.
>Most of the diurnal pokemon are nowhere to be seen as you proceed down the route. You instead spot a few groups of kricketot here and there, busily singing by slamming their antennae together. The occasional Zubat flies overhead as well. You also, at random intervals hear a distant noise that sounds like "DELELELELELE WHOOOOOP! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dFn2r-iq_4)" but you can't pinpoint where it's coming from. You suspect that there's more than one of whatever pokemon is making that sound communicating over great distances...
>_
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>"Hm... How about we go against one of those Zubats..."
-
>"Hm... How about we go against one of those Zubats..."
>There is general agreement from your pokemon, though Opal seems a little nervous at the thought.
>_
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>"Who wants to go for it?"
-
>"Who wants to go for it?"
>Nero mews.
>_
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>"Alright. It's got the flying advantage... Let's go for it."
>Get our eyes on the Zubat.
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>"Alright. It's got the flying advantage... Let's go for it."
>Get our eyes on the Zubat.
>You look up, eventually finding a Zubat that's currently flying lower than the others. Now it's all a matter of getting its attention...
>_
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> We only want ONE of them, so let's not shout at them...
> Instead, look to the ground for any rock small enough for us to throw it, but not large enough to make any damage to it.
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> We only want ONE of them, so let's not shout at them...
> Instead, look to the ground for any rock small enough for us to throw it, but not large enough to make any damage to it.
>You look around, finding a pebble nearby.
>The zubat is still within range.
>_
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> Grab it.
> How confident we are about our aiming skills?
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> Grab it.
> How confident we are about our aiming skills?
>You take it.
>It couldn't be that much different than danmaku, could it?
>_
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> Wait for a moment where the Zubat is close enough.
> Press A to throw!
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//We're gonna faint it before Nero even gets into range...
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//Well, my idea is to get the attention of the Zubat, and since he's probably going to attack us as soon as he spot us, that will be the opportunity for Nero to attack.
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> Wait for a moment where the Zubat is close enough.
> Press A to throw!
>You wait until the zubat flies a little closer and you chuck the rock at it.
>You hit it square in the head, and it begins flying towards you, clicking furiously.
>_
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> "O-Okay Nero! Tackle when he's near!"
> Prepare ourselves to dodge anything too.
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> "O-Okay Nero! Tackle when he's near!"
> Prepare ourselves to dodge anything too.
>Nero mews and gets into a fighting stance.
>The Zubat clicks at a higher frequency. It sounds awful and you feel a bit disoriented. Floe and Nero cover their ears while Opal cowers behind you.
>Nero seems the most affected, he seems to be wobbling in place.
>(BGM) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQzTGdeAqrw)
>_
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> "N-Nero?!"
> Try to maintain ourselves in track.
> How near is the Zubat?
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> "N-Nero?!"
>Nero is looking in random directions.
> Try to maintain ourselves in track.
> How near is the Zubat?
>You balance yourself.
>The Zubat is closing in.
>Nero tackles in a direction completely different from the one the Zubat is in. He faceplants into the ground. It looks like it hurt...
>The Zubat flies right over him and shoots a red ball from its mouth.
>The ball impacts Nero, and you see a bunch of green balls fly out of him and into the Zubat. He cringes in pain as it happens.
>The Zubat flies out of tackle range and begins to circle back around.
>_
//Note from the Parser: Pokemon learnsets will be their generation 7 learnsets. So Zubat will know Absorb at lower levels instead of Leech Life, which it now learns much later.
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//I'm condemned, then :V
> "N-Nero! Don't attack!"
> "Don't move too abruptly! Stand up slowly and don't let the confusion take the best from you!"
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//I'm condemned, then :V
//?
> "N-Nero! Don't attack!"
> "Don't move too abruptly! Stand up slowly and don't let the confusion take the best from you!"
>Nero nods, and slowly tries to steady himself.
>The Zubat closes in again.
>_
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//I don't know the movesets from Gen 6 onwards, which means I'd have to check them regularly.
> When the Zubat was above Nero to shoot that red thing, did he was completely still or was still moving?
> How is Nero doing?
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//I don't know the movesets from Gen 6 onwards, which means I'd have to check them regularly.
> When the Zubat was above Nero to shoot that red thing, did he was completely still or was still moving?
> How is Nero doing?
//ah.
>It was a flyby shooting.
>Nero is still wobbling.
>The Zubat fires another red orb.
>_
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> Direction?
> How quickly the red orb is travelling? Is possible for Nero to dodge it by simply walking to a side?
> Size of the orb.
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> Direction?
>From behind and to the right of Nero. (Would say 4 o' clock, but not sure if they even use that meaning in Gensokyo. *shot*)
> How quickly the red orb is travelling? Is possible for Nero to dodge it by simply walking to a side?
>Fast. Nero would need to act quickly to dodge.
> Size of the orb.
>Roughly the size of a grapefruit
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> Can we determine what part of the body will hit Nero if he doesn't move?
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//I so want to intervene and strike down this bat, but we shouldn't. Especially if it's not Myon... People might get angry at us.
We gotta inquire about trainers attacking pokemon directly later...
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//No worries, I thought the same thing :V
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> Can we determine what part of the body will hit Nero if he doesn't move?
>You think it's aimed towards his center of mass. So it'll hit the middle of his body if he doesn't move.
>_
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> "Throw yourself to the left, Nero! Quickly!"
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> "Throw yourself to the left, Nero! Quickly!"
>Nero manages to do so, clumsily.
>The attack misses him.
>The Zubat starts to circle around once more.
>_
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> "Stand up again and maintain yourself!"
> Keep an eye on the Zubat.
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> "Stand up again and maintain yourself!"
> Keep an eye on the Zubat.
>The Zubat is swooping down for another strike.
>Nero shakes his head and snaps out of his confusion.
>_
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> Quickly examine the surroundings. Is there any place where Nero can climb up to be able to reach that Zubat?
> It seems that the Zubat is going to do a tackle?
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> Quickly examine the surroundings. Is there any place where Nero can climb up to be able to reach that Zubat?
>There are some trees and the small rock where you found Opal. You think Nero could get on the rock, but it won't add much height.
>You highly doubt he can climb trees.
> It seems that the Zubat is going to do a tackle?
>No. It seems like it's preparing another flyby.
>You wonder if this is the only offensive move it knows...
>_
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> When Mr. U Bat does the flyby it's close enough to the ground for Nero most high jump?
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> When Mr. U Bat does the flyby it's close enough to the ground for Nero most high jump?
>It does have to fly low to use its attack from what you've seen. It's definitely within jumping tackle range if Nero jumps high enough.
>_
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> If Nero does his best to jump as high as he can, where he will be? Still under Zubat? Same height?
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> If Nero does his best to jump as high as he can, where he will be? Still under Zubat? Same height?
>You think same height as the Zubat's current altitude, perhaps slightly higher.
>_
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> "Nero! Go to that rock! Stand on it!"
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> "Nero! Go to that rock! Stand on it!"
>Nero nods and quickly makes his way there. The Zubat is still closing in fast.
>_
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> Wait for the Zubat to get close. Once that happens...
>> "Jump with all your might to be above him!"
>> If everything goes right, Nero should be above the Zubat...
>>> "... And use tackle! Make him fall to the ground!"
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> Wait for the Zubat to get close. Once that happens...
>> "Jump with all your might to be above him!"
>> If everything goes right, Nero should be above the Zubat...
>>> "... And use tackle! Make him fall to the ground!"
>You wait and give the command.
>Nero leaps upward then gives the Zubat a full-force tackle from above, sending it to the ground.
>Using it as a springboard, he lands on his feet nearby.
>The Zubat begins flailing as it attempts to take to the air again. It starts that awful clicking once more, but it's not as bad as it was the first time. It seems to be firing the main part off in random directions.
>_
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> Feel a bit bad for him...
> ... Wait...
> Remember our encounter with that Starly...
> ... Pray for that not happening again. Be prepared.
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> Feel a bit bad for him...
>Poor thing... being on your back, grounded must be hell if your only limbs are wings...
> ... Wait...
> Remember our encounter with that Starly...
> ... Pray for that not happening again. Be prepared.
>You brace yourself in case this is a call for assistance.
>The Zubat manages to flip itself over and prop itself on its wings. That awful clicking starts again, it feels just like it did the first time you heard it.
>Nero is once again wobbling.
>_
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> Cover our ears.
> "Just keep quiet, Nero! Don't make abrupt movements until I say so!"
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> Cover our ears.
> "Just keep quiet, Nero! Don't make abrupt movements until I say so!"
>Nero looks off in a random direction.
>The Zubat fires an orb at Nero, which hits him.
>The green orbs once again fly off your Shinx as he cringes in pain. You notice that as the green orbs enter the Zubat, some of the Zubat's wounds are vanishing.
>Nero doesn't look that good...
>(BGM) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJOuj59l-O4)
>_
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//I think we should send in one of the others. Nero has only landed one hit. With a ranged, health stealing enemy like this, his options are severely limited.
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//You had the same idea. I was struggling a bit to find a way to hit him. We can throw Sora, but that will be a bit overpowered... maybe Floe?
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//Floe would probably benefit from it well, so yea. This enemy seems to aggressive for Opal and Sora might be overkill.
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> "Nero... enough. You are in bad shape. Come here."
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> "Nero... enough. You are in bad shape. Come here."
>Nero turns in another random direction, that is way off from yours, and begins wobbling forward.
>_
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>Retrieve Nero's Pokeball.
>"Return Nero."
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>Retrieve Nero's Pokeball.
>"Return Nero."
>You take out your pokeball and recall your Shinx.
>The Zubat is flying at you now.
>_
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>"Floe, do you think you can handle this?"
>Ready our sheathe to deflect the Zubat...
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>"Floe, do you think you can handle this?"
>Ready our sheathe to deflect the Zubat...
>Floe nods and steps in front of you.
>You place a hand on Roukanken's hilt, ready to unsheathe it at a moment's notice.
>The Zubat fires a red orb at Floe.
>_
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>"Dodge it."
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>"Dodge it."
>Floe sidesteps and it hits the ground harmlessly,
>The Zubat flies over your head and begins to circle around again.
>_
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>"Use Bubble."
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>"Use Bubble."
>Floe opens fire on the Zubat, it takes the hit. You don't think it was expecting a ranged attack.
>You hear that terrible clicking again as the Zubat breaks off the attack. You notice Floe is wobbling now.
>_
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> "This is getting really tedious... Remain calm, Floe."
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> "This is getting really tedious... Remain calm, Floe."
>Floe turns in the direction of the Zubat and nods.
>The Zubat is closing in for another attack. You notice it's strafing a bit, as if anticipating an incoming bubble.
>_
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> Wait for the Zubat's attack.
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> Wait for the Zubat's attack.
>The Zubat fires a red orb at Floe
>_
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>"Jump past it and pound."
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>"Jump past it and pound."
>Floe jumps in a manner where she faceplants and hurts herself.
>The orb hits Floe and she yelps in pain. The attack seems to hurt Floe a lot more than it hurt Nero.
>You notice that more of the Zubat's wounds were healed by this attack than the last one.
>_
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>How close is the Zubat to Floe?
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>How close is the Zubat to Floe?
>It's a little bit behind her, starting to gain altitude.
>_
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//Jesus, you guys are really getting beat up by a Zubat ? :V
>"Floe, please get up then stand ground !"
>Wait for her to do so.
>"Okay Floe, remember our training ? We are gonna put that bubble to the test !"
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//Well, we need to be cautious with the confusion state that Floe is in. This is dragging too long just because of that :V
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//Jesus, you guys are really getting beat up by a Zubat ? :V
>"Floe, please get up then stand ground !"
>Wait for her to do so.
>"Okay Floe, remember our training ? We are gonna put that bubble to the test !"
>Floe gets up, no longer wobbling. You think that last attack snapped her out of her confusion.
>Floe looks at you and nods.
>_
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//I'm used to not being confused every half second and having better moves before encountering them...
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> Keep an eye on the Zubat.
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>"Okay, keep an eye on the zubat and wait for it's descent !"
>Make a note once he does so.
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> Keep an eye on the Zubat.
>"Okay, keep an eye on the zubat and wait for it's descent !"
>Make a note once he does so.
>You watch the Zubat while ordering Floe to do the same.
>It circles back around and is starting another pass.
>_
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> He's strafing like last time?
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> He's strafing like last time?
>Yes.
>_
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> "Do it just like you practiced, Floe! Use bubble!"
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> "Do it just like you practiced, Floe! Use bubble!"
>Floe nods, and begins firing bubbles.
>They curve outwards, catching the Zubat off-guard. It ends up getting pummeled by a lot of them and falls to the ground.
>_
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> Check on Zubat.
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> Check on Zubat.
>It tries to get up, before it collapses.
>You think it's unconscious.
>_
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> "Sorry..."
> Approach to Floe.
> "You okay?"
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> "Sorry..."
> Approach to Floe.
> "You okay?"
>Floe looks hurt, but standing.
>She nods.
>_
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>"I guess we weren't really ready to take on something like that yet..."
>Look to Nero's pokeball.
>"Let's call it a night..."
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>"I guess we weren't really ready to take on something like that yet..."
//The worst thing? A Zubat :colonveeplusalpha:
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>"I guess we weren't really ready to take on something like that yet..."
>Look to Nero's pokeball.
>"Let's call it a night..."
>Floe chirps and nods.
>_
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> Check time.
> Start returning to the Pokemon Center.
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> Check time.
> Start returning to the Pokemon Center.
>It is 19:01, according to the pokedex.
>You start making your way back to the Pokemon Center...
>You reach it with no interruptions.
>_
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> Do we feel sleepy?
> Do the health recovery with Floe and Nero.
> Ponder a little call to Yuyuko-sama again...
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> Do we feel sleepy?
>Sort of. You could probably keep going another couple of hours if you wanted to.
> Do the health recovery with Floe and Nero.
>You return Floe to her pokeball, and hand her and Nero over to the nurse.
> Ponder a little call to Yuyuko-sama again...
>While you wait, you wonder if you should call Yuyuko. She might still be up at this hour, you think.
>You hear the familiar jingle of your pokemon being healed.
>_
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> Take the pokeballs and let both of them out.
> Pay attention to Nero.
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> Take the pokeballs and let both of them out.
> Pay attention to Nero.
>You thank the nurse and take your pokemon back, letting them out of their balls.
>Floe and Nero both look good as new.
>Nero looks up at you.
>_
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> "You okay? About that battle, I mean..."
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> "You okay? About that battle, I mean..."
>Nero nods slightly.
>_
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> "So... you guys want some rest?"
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> "So... you guys want some rest?"
>Your pokemon all nod and vocalize.
>_
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> "Want to do that in the room or in the pokeballs?"
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> "Want to do that in the room or in the pokeballs?"
>They shrug.
>_
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> Smile.
> "Good night guys. I will do other things before going to bed."
> Make everyone return to their pokeball.
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> Smile.
> "Good night guys. I will do other things before going to bed."
> Make everyone return to their pokeball.
>Your pokemon reply, before you send them back into their balls.
>_
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> Sigh.
> Call Yuyuko-sama.
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>Head up to our room.
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> Sigh.
> Call Yuyuko-sama.
>You dial Yuyuko.
>...
>"Hello~?"
>_
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> "Mom- I mean Yuyuko-sama? How are you doing?"
>Head up to our room.
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//Ah, shit. Sorry! Sorry! I'm on mobile... less visibility+new page... I swear I won't let it happen again!
>Head up to our room.
>You head to your room.
> "Mom- I mean Yuyuko-sama? How are you doing?"
>"Oh, hello, Youmu-dear. I'm doing f- hang on... did you just call me Mom...?"
>_
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//It's fine. Heading up was just for convience for if we were going there soon. I'd think that Tashi probably wanted to do something else outside, but it was too late to edit...
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//I was going to look at things that we can do, but eh. That can be done in the morning too :3
> Be a bit nervous, but remain calm.
> "E-Err... So are you doing food?"
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//You know, at one point in the Zubat fight, I wanted to see if we could cut it's absorb orb...
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//I was going to look at things that we can do, but eh. That can be done in the morning too :3
> Be a bit nervous, but remain calm.
> "E-Err... So are you doing food?"
>"Ah, no. I'm not eating right now. You didn't answer my question, Youmu."
>_
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//We could try that at any moment, though.
//You gave me an idea... I wonder if we can "destroy" the attacks of others...
> "... Sorry, Yuyuko-sama. It's just that it feels, although I know some people, lonely here... Sorry for my insolence."
> Sigh.
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//We could try that at any moment, though.
//You gave me an idea... I wonder if we can "destroy" the attacks of others...
> "... Sorry, Yuyuko-sama. It's just that it feels, although I know some people, lonely here... Sorry for my insolence."
> Sigh.
>"Ah, I understand." Yuyuko replies, "Though, I find it kinda silly that you would think of me of a maternal figure," She chuckles, "Rather than your employer."
>You hear more chuckling.
>"Ah~ Anyway, how are things on your end? Besides the loneliness? Have you made any progress with Yukari's little challenge?"
>_
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> Be silent for some seconds.
> "... Not that much, but that's only because I'm preparing. I have economical problems, though."
> Think for a moment.
> "Yuyuko-sama, what are the things I'm good at?"
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> Be silent for some seconds.
> "... Not that much, but that's only because I'm preparing. I have economical problems, though."
> Think for a moment.
> "Yuyuko-sama, what are the things I'm good at?"
>"Wouldn't you know that better than me?" She asks, "Well, you're good at gardening, fighting, and cooking, and swords too, and being scared. Besides that, I'm unsure."
>_
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> "I wanted an opinion of someone that probably knows me more than myself..."
> Sigh.
> "And what about Reimu and the others? They are okay?"
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> "I wanted an opinion of someone that probably knows me more than myself..."
> Sigh.
> "And what about Reimu and the others? They are okay?"
>"Everyone else seems to be doing fine. Especially Reimu. She's already gotten one badge in her region. I heard the ice fairy got a badge as well."
>_
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>"Ehh!?"
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> "C-Cirno as well?!"
> Ponder how Cirno was the second one and not one of the last.
> "... That's... really incredible..."
> "In only one day..."
> Realize that, when we have to battle the others, will be the toughest opponents we will probably face...
> Are we in our room.
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>"Looks like i'll have to start working harder, then."
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>"Ehh!?"
> "C-Cirno as well?!"
> Ponder how Cirno was the second one and not one of the last.
>You wonder how Cirno is currently in second... Maybe it's determination?
> "... That's... really incredible..."
> "In only one day..."
>"Indeed it is, I bet that everyone that didn't bet on her or Reimu are probably going to lose their money."
> Realize that, when we have to battle the others, will be the toughest opponents we will probably face...
> Are we in our room.
>You're positive your toughest opponents are not going to be these "champions" you're supposed to defeat, but your rivals...
>You are.
>"Looks like i'll have to start working harder, then."
>"Yes, I guess so. Don't worry, Youmu. I'm sure that if you work at it hard enough, you can end up in at least the top three."
>_
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> "..."
> Frown with determination.
> "I'll show them and to all of you, Yuyuko-sama. I'm not going to be in second or third place... I will win."
> Enough of us being a shadow compared to the others.
> "And then, when I return, I will prepare to you the best food you will taste."
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> "..."
> Frown with determination.
> "I'll show them and to all of you, Yuyuko-sama. I'm not going to be in second or third place... I will win."
> Enough of us being a shadow compared to the others.
> "And then, when I return, I will prepare to you the best food you will taste."
>This is your time to shine!
>"That's the spirit, Youmu." you could practically feel Yuyuko's smile through the phone.
>_
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> Check on Myon.
> Sit down in the bed.
> "Thanks, Yuyuko-sama..."
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> Check on Myon.
> Sit down in the bed.
> "Thanks, Yuyuko-sama..."
>Myon is floating next to you.
>You sit on the bed.
>"Now, is there anything else you need from me, Youmu-dear?" she asks.
>_
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> Smile.
> "A good night would be enough, Milady."
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> Smile.
> "A good night would be enough, Milady."
>"Very well. Goodnight, Youmu."
>_
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> "Good night, Lady Yuyuko. Say hi to the others from my part."
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> "Good night, Lady Yuyuko. Say hi to the others from my part."
>"Alright."
>*CLICK.*
>_
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> Check time.
> Let out a long sigh and lie in the bed.
> "... I'm an idiot."
> Let some minutes pass away and stand up.
> Exit our room and the Pokemon Center as well.
> Do we feel capable of flying?
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> Check time.
>19:43
> Let out a long sigh and lie in the bed.
> "... I'm an idiot."
> Let some minutes pass away and stand up.
> Exit our room and the Pokemon Center as well.
> Do we feel capable of flying?
>You lie in your room for a bit, before beginning to leave.
>You make your way outside.
>You do.
>_
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> Go to the route that we used to came to the city for the first time.
>> Make sure nobody is looking at us, and start flying upwards.
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> Go to the route that we used to came to the city for the first time.
>> Make sure nobody is looking at us, and start flying upwards.
>You make your way back to route 202, and take to the air when the coast is clear.
>_
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> Stop at a considerable height.
> Look around and admire the views.
> Afterwards, start to explore. Let the time pass away as we forget about all this challenge thing for a bit...
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> Stop at a considerable height.
> Look around and admire the views.
> Afterwards, start to explore. Let the time pass away as we forget about all this challenge thing for a bit...
>You stop at a considerable height and look around. You can see Jubilife city at night: A large silhouette filled with lights. You see the occasional zubat here and there.
>The moon is shining behind the giant mountain in the distance, and you can make out the lights of a few other cities as well.
>You begin to fly around... Though you are beginning to feel tired... You remember that flight in this world seems to take more effort than flight in Gensokyo.
>_
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> Put less effort in flying and start descending.
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> Put less effort in flying and start descending.
>You begin to descend.
>_
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> Make sure we descend back to Jubilife.
>> Once we are there, start to wander the city.
>> Take a look at the restaurant we saw before.
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> Make sure we descend back to Jubilife.
>> Once we are there, start to wander the city.
>> Take a look at the restaurant we saw before.
>You descend back to Jubilife and begin to walk around.
>(BGM) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpkr49RioHg)
>Even at night, the city is busy and bustling. You stroll through the crowds as you make your way back to that market street you were at earlier.
>The restaurants still seem to be open, for the most part. However, many of the outside stands, including the poffin stand, are closed.
>_
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> Head inside it.
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> Head inside it.
>You enter the restaurant.
>It seems to be a fancy place, likely way out of your price range.
>_
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> Look around, are there people eating?
> Wander a bit, but don't look suspicious.
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> Look around, are there people eating?
> Wander a bit, but don't look suspicious.
>Yes. There are people eating at tables and booths. But the restaurant doesn't seem too busy.
>You walk forward a bit before a woman at a podium stops you.
>"Hello there, may I help you?"
>_
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> "Not really..."
> Frown in thought.
> "... Well, I have some problems with money... and I was wondering if any of you need help with the food."
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> "Not really..."
> Frown in thought.
> "... Well, I have some problems with money... and I was wondering if any of you need help with the food."
>"Ah, well. Unfortunately, we are not hiring at this time. Would you like to fill out an application anyway, in case we decide to start hiring within the next six months?"
>_
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> "... I-I don't think I have that much time..."
> Sigh.
> "Thanks anyway. Do you know of any place that need an employer?"
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> "... I-I don't think I have that much time..."
> Sigh.
> "Thanks anyway. Do you know of any place that need an employer?"
>"I don't, sorry..."
>_
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> "Ugh... Thanks miss, and sorry for the trouble."
> Head out. There are still two exits of the city we didn't explored, right? The east and the west ones?
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> "Ugh... Thanks miss, and sorry for the trouble."
> Head out. There are still two exits of the city we didn't explored, right? The east and the west ones?
>You head outside.
>You do recall that there are two more routes out of the city.
>_
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> Start heading to the west one.
> Ponder if we can call Dawn...
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> Start heading to the west one.
> Ponder if we can call Dawn...
>You start walking.
>You wonder if Dawn is asleep. And whether it would be worth it to call her.
>_
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> Keep walking and start thinking...
> In we remember our first fight against Reimu, what we think she is better at? Melee combat? Ranged? How quick she is? List everything necessary in a battle.
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> Keep walking and start thinking...
> In we remember our first fight against Reimu, what we think she is better at? Melee combat? Ranged? How quick she is? List everything necessary in a battle.
>You reminisce...
>You are definitely faster than Reimu, but Reimu is adept at combat. She is equally proficient in melee and ranged, you think, but you also think she prefers the latter.
>Battle in Gensokyo, in general , is less about strength and power, and more about skill and beauty. The spellcard system enforces this ideal quite well, and has allowed humans and weak youkai to have a chance against a foe that would otherwise overpower them.
>Of course, the rules of Gensokyo won't apply, at least not as strongly, in this world...
>_
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>Right... They won't care as much for beauty in determining the winner here... Throwing beauty out the window is out of the question though. The most we could do is focus on power as well though. Beat them in a stylish way.
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> Ponder if Reimu will go with a more ranged based team...
> Have we seen the combat abilities of our other rivals? If so, list in what we think they are best on.
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>Right... They won't care as much for beauty in determining the winner here... Throwing beauty out the window is out of the question though. The most we could do is focus on power as well though. Beat them in a stylish way.
>You think being stylish might work...
> Ponder if Reimu will go with a more ranged based team...
>You wonder if she'll go with a ranged team, it seems plausible, but Reimu would probably have at least one melee attacker, or perhaps something defensive...
> Have we seen the combat abilities of our other rivals? If so, list in what we think they are best on.
>Aside from Reimu, you have fought against Cirno, Marisa, Sakuya and Reisen in the past.
>Cirno is predictable. She has an "act first and think later" style of fighting, and tends to reuse the exact same strategies. She's infamous for a spellcard that has a massive blind spot directly in front of her. However, because she's so predictable, she can be dangerous in those rare moments where she decides to deviate from her usual tactics.
>Marisa straddles the line of the "beauty vs power" convention set by the spellcard rules. She will likely try to take you out quickly with powerful attacks. She's also said to, though you haven't confirmed it yet, have stolen a few spellcards from others and made them into her own. She can also be pretty fast on her broom, which helps her dodge when she's not trying to hit you with a Master Spark.
>Sakuya has an elegant fighting style and a calm composure. She uses her time manipulation to great effect and employs some cunning tactics.
>Reisen is one of the more sane people you know, and she's proved herself to be a capable fighter. She also can use her ability to disorient her opponents.
>You have never fought against Sanae, though you did fight alongside her in the divine spirit incident. She's quite confident and energetic, but you notice she likes to get carried away.
>You are approaching a large structure that the road is passing through, a sign at the top of the tunnel says "Now leaving Jubilife City."
>_
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>Remember to return our card thingy if we haven't...
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>Remember to return our card thingy if we haven't...
>You haven't even spent the night there yet. You decided to go out and explore more before sleeping.
>_
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> Cirno will probably go with a team... that has everything. Maybe a bunch of ice-like pokemons, if they even exist?
> Marisa... most likely she'll capture tough-looking pokemon, but also that look beautiful?
> Sakuya will go with... ... ugh... elegant looking pokemon...?
> Continue walking.
//I can almost ensure that Reisen will have a psychic pokemon. Maybe? Maybe she'll think about that and will not have it?
//Concerning Sanae... She'll have a Seismitoad/Greninja/Politoed and a Arbok. I can ensure it :V.
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//INB4 Cirno only has her starter because it's the strongest and she doesn't need any more.
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//Hmm... That's unpredictable and reckless... Who knows? Maybe that too.
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> Cirno will probably go with a team... that has everything. Maybe a bunch of ice-like pokemons, if they even exist?
> Marisa... most likely she'll capture tough-looking pokemon, but also that look beautiful?
> Sakuya will go with... ... ugh... elegant looking pokemon...?
> Continue walking.
>You try to imagine your rivals' teams....
>You pass through the structure, arriving on a new route. A sign says "Route 218".
>You immediately notice a lot of water. You see a man fishing on a nearby dock.
>_
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> Frown in thought.
> "At this hour of the night, sir?"
> Approach.
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> Frown in thought.
> "At this hour of the night, sir?"
> Approach.
>"Shh!" says the man, "You'll scare the fish away!"
>You see a tug on his fishing pole.
>"AHA! Gotchya!" he exclaims, before reeling in his catch.
>Soon, a pokemon bursts from the water, hanging on the end of the fisherman's line. The purple spots on its fins and body are glowing brightly.
(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/4/45/456Finneon.png/250px-456Finneon.png)
>The man frowns slightly, "Not as big as I was hoping for..."
>_
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> "I-It's really beautiful..."
> Scan time!
> "Y-You aren't going to eat it... are you?"
> _
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> "I-It's really beautiful..."
> Scan time!
>"Finneon, the Wing Fish Pokemon. The pink areas of its skin can absorb sunlight, and it shines brilliantly at night. Because of the way their tail fins flutter when they swim, they are also known as the "Beautifly of the Sea". Wingull have been known to swoop down and catch them when they jump."
>TYPE: WATER
> "Y-You aren't going to eat it... are you?"
>The fisherman gives a hearty laugh.
>"Nah, I fish for sport. I usually just throw my catches back. Or if I really like them, I try to catch them in a pokeball."
>The finneon flops helplessly in the air, suspended from the line.
>_
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> "And you like it?"
> Look with a sad look at the poor Finneon.
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> "And you like it?"
> Look with a sad look at the poor Finneon.
>"Nah, like I said, this one is smaller than I had hoped for, so I think I'll just return this one to its school."
>The finneon continues to flop around.
>_
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//Hm... What do you guys think?
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//Waiting warmly.
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//Well, it was taken from it's group/school. I think we should just let him return it.
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^
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> "And... you do this all the time? At this hour even?"
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> "And... you do this all the time? At this hour even?"
>"Yup." the man replies.
>_
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> Admite the proportions of this mega lake.
> "Is this what is called... sea?"
> "Excuse me, sir... I read that this is a route... but, uh... there's no much way to walk here..."
> _
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> Admite the proportions of this mega lake.
> "Is this what is called... sea?"
>You admire the body of water.
> "Excuse me, sir... I read that this is a route... but, uh... there's no much way to walk here..."
>"Well, there is a path along the coast, but the fastest way to Canalave City is either by ferry or by riding on the back of a water pokemon. Doing that will shave about an hour off the trip."
>_
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> Don't even ponder to ride Floe.
> "Thanks sir."
> Do we know how fishing works? At least the basics?
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>"Could one fly over it? With a pokemon?"
>Ponder flying just a bit above Sora as to make it seem like we're riding him without actually bothering him...
>Ponder if Sora could even carry us...
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> Don't even ponder to ride Floe.
> "Thanks sir."
>You refrain from thinking such silly thoughts.
>"Hey, no problem."
> Do we know how fishing works? At least the basics?
>You... err... just cast a line into the water and wait, right...? And use bait too, you think.
>"Could one fly over it? With a pokemon?"
>"Absolutely."
>Ponder flying just a bit above Sora as to make it seem like we're riding him without actually bothering him...
>Ponder if Sora could even carry us...
>You probably could fly just above Sora, but you think it would just look silly considering the size difference.
>You're unsure if he could even carry you on his back...
>_
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>You probably could fly just above Sora, but you think it would just look silly considering the size difference.
>You're unsure if he could even carry you on his back...
> WHAT?! But ride a pidgey is completely possible! Maths say it! Why not a damned Staravia?!
> We probably aren't going to endure one hour of flying ourselves, right...
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> WHAT?! But ride a pidgey is completely possible! Maths say it! Why not a damned Staravia?!
> We probably aren't going to endure one hour of flying ourselves, right...
>I mean, It probably COULD work...
>You might not be able to do it for that long in this world...
>_
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>We'd just need to take a rest at the shore and continue when we can.
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>We'd just need to take a rest at the shore and continue when we can.
>You continue to strategize.
>_
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>Head back for the center and our room.
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> "Good bye, sir. Good night."
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> "Good bye, sir. Good night."
>"Bye. You have a good one as well."
>Head back for the center and our room.
>You make your way back to the Pokemon center.
>Nothing of note happens as you go there.
>You are now in your room.
>_
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> Check time.
> Lie in the bed.
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> Check time.
> Lie in the bed.
>21:43
>You lie down.
>_
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> Stay like that a bit.
> Sit up and take off everything that weighs.
> Take off shoes and lie down again.
> Get ready to sleep...
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> Stay like that a bit.
> Sit up and take off everything that weighs.
> Take off shoes and lie down again.
> Get ready to sleep...
>You lie there for a while, before getting up and removing your shoes, bag, and equipment, setting them beside the bed.
>You then lie down again and drift off to sleep...
>...
>You wake up, feeling refreshed.
>_
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> Groan a bit and stretch. Wipe our eyes a bit.
> Look around lazily.
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> Groan a bit and stretch. Wipe our eyes a bit.
> Look around lazily.
>You allow yourself to wake up a little before looking around.
>The room is as you left it before you slept.
>_
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> Sit up.
> Check time.
> Afterwards take a pokeball where any of our friends are in. Can we see them inside?
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> Sit up.
> Check time.
>You sit up on the bed.
>It is 8:01
> Afterwards take a pokeball where any of our friends are in. Can we see them inside?
>You take a pokeball. You think this one has Opal in it.
>You cannot. It looks like it always does.
>_
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>Are we currently fully clothed?
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>Are we currently fully clothed?
>You are, aside from your shoes, which are on the floor at the foot of the bed.
>_
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> Put our shoes on and take everything with us.
> Reasses basic necessities.
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> Put our shoes on and take everything with us.
>You get equipped for the day ahead.
> Reasses basic necessities.
>Bathroom: Good
>Hunger: Slightly Hungry
>Sleep: Well rested
>_
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> Let out all of our pokemon.
> "We have a long day ahead, guys. Let's get going.
//What do we do? We gather some money or we continue our journey, and POSSIBLY do that too?
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Try to train our pokemon so we can beat one of the gym leaders.
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//But we don't have money... The thing is, we can starve if we don't find a way to earn money. Yah, we can fight trainers, but we can't ensure we are going to win nor if we are going to find any, to begin with.
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> Let out all of our pokemon.
>You let everyone out. They look happy to see you
> "We have a long day ahead, guys. Let's get going.
>They nod.
>_
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//Maybe we can hold a magic show :V Special levitation trick.
Or demonstrate our skill with cutting things...
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//I know now! Fruit
Ninja Gardener!
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((Youmu is always one to work hard at a goal, it is her greatest strength. But also her greatest weakness since she acts on it before thinking. So if we get bit by the economic problems, it's just Youmu being IC, and I'm OK with that. But I think we can at least push through the first couple Gyms before having to deal with any real troubles.))
> Oreburgh was...east, right?
> Then that's the way we're headed! Keep an eye out for any new Pokemon.
> Offer one of our team to be a Ghost Rider.
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((Youmu is always one to work hard at a goal, it is her greatest strength. But also her greatest weakness since she acts on it before thinking. So if we get bit by the economic problems, it's just Youmu being IC, and I'm OK with that. But I think we can at least push through the first couple Gyms before having to deal with any real troubles.))
> Oreburgh was...east, right?
> Then that's the way we're headed! Keep an eye out for any new Pokemon.
> Offer one of our team to be a Ghost Rider.
>You head downstairs, however something catches your eye as you enter the main room.
>Someone familiar is receiving her pokeballs from the nurse.
>It appears to be... Reisen?!
>_
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>Jump a bit.
>Float our phantom half over to Reisen.
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>Jump a bit.
>Float our phantom half over to Reisen.
>You float Myon right behind her. She turns around and jumps.
>_
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>Have Myon float back towards us.
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>Have Myon float back towards us.
>You do so. Reisen's eyes follow it until the two of you make eye contact.
>She waves at you.
>_
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>Wave and approach.
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>Wave and approach.
>You do so.
>"Hey." She says, "I honestly didn't expect to run into any of the others so soon..."
>_
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>"Me either. So how are you?"
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>"Me either. So how are you?"
>"I'm good, what about you?" she asks, "Is this the region you started in?"
>_
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>Nod.
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>Nod.
>"So what are your thoughts on this whole challenge thing?"
>_
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>"It doesn't seem like it'll be that easy... I heard Reimu and Cirno are already pretty far..."
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> Examine Reisen.
> "So, uh... How come you are here? Don't you have to be in another place?"
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>"It doesn't seem like it'll be that easy... I heard Reimu and Cirno are already pretty far..."
>"Yeah, I heard about that too..."
> Examine Reisen.
> "So, uh... How come you are here? Don't you have to be in another place?"
>You examine her.
>She is wearing her black suit, the same one she was wearing the night you first met. She also has a bag of her own.
>"Well, there was no rule saying we had to stay in our region... as for why I'm here... y-you'll probably laugh at me if you knew..."
>_
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> "Does it have something to do with Lady Yukari?"
> How many pokeballs were given to Reisen by the nurse?
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> "Does it have something to do with Lady Yukari?"
> How many pokeballs were given to Reisen by the nurse?
>"No."
>Four, it looked like.
>_
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> "Well, you don't have to tell me if you don't want to."
> Adopt a thinking face.
> "Say... You think we can travel together?"
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> "Well, you don't have to tell me if you don't want to."
> Adopt a thinking face.
> "Say... You think we can travel together?"
>Reisen seems to consider it.
>"Well, there's no rule saying we couldn't... Where are you heading...?"
>_
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> "To Oreburgh City. That's where the first gym is."
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>"I befriended quite a few pokemon on my journey, i see you also have four too."
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> "To Oreburgh City. That's where the first gym is."
>"I see."
>"I befriended quite a few pokemon on my journey, i see you also have four too."
>"Yeah." Reisen nods, "I see you have four as well. You let yours walk around out of their balls?"
>_
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> "I do. It's nice to always have company."
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>"Yea. I guess there's drawbacks to it though..."
>Did we get our gear and everything out from the room?
//Should we return our card now?
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> "I do. It's nice to always have company."
>"Huh..."
>"Yea. I guess there's drawbacks to it though..."
>Did we get our gear and everything out from the room?
>You did.
>_
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>Return our card.
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>"Should we meet each other's pokemon then ?"
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>Return our card.
>You return your card to the nurse, before turning back to Reisen.
>"Should we meet each other's pokemon then ?"
>"Sure..." she thinks for a moment, "Actually, do you think we could have a casual battle? My pokemon could use the practice if they're going to get strong enough to take on these gym places and defeat these 'champions' that Yukari wants us to fight..."
>_
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> Ponder a bit...
> "W-Well... I guess there's no problem with that... It's a friendly battle, after all."
> Smile.
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> Ponder a bit...
> "W-Well... I guess there's no problem with that... It's a friendly battle, after all."
> Smile.
>Reisen smiles back.
>"Shall we take this outside, then?"
>_
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> "Of course. Nothing good can happen if we battle inside here."
> Nod.
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> "Of course. Nothing good can happen if we battle inside here."
> Nod.
>Reisen leads you and your pokemon out of the building.
>_
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>Get to a good battling place.
>"It's a bit tedious having to hide Myon from everyone..."
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>Get to a good battling place.
>"It's a bit tedious having to hide Myon from everyone..."
>The two of you find a good spot.
>"Yeah, I can imagine that being difficult for you..."
>_
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> "What about your, uh, ears? Do they ask you about them?"
> Point to her rabbit ears.
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> "What about your, uh, ears? Do they ask you about them?"
> Point to her rabbit ears.
>"Yeah, I do get questioned about them occasionally, but I can pass them off as headwear..." Reisen replies, "So, are you ready?"
>_
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> Think about something we can say to pass off Myon.
> "Ready."
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>"Wait, shouldn't we have our pokemon meet each other first ? Know a bit more about whom they are going to fight and such."
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> Think about something we can say to pass off Myon.
> "Ready."
>You're honestly not sure what you can say that can pass of Myon...
>Reisen nods, taking out a pokeball. "Shall you go first, or shall I?"
>"Wait, shouldn't we have our pokemon meet each other first ? Know a bit more about whom they are going to fight and such."
>Reisen shrugs, "I thought it might be more challenging if they went in blind."
>_
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>"If you say so..."
//Okay, who to start with ?
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//I know what Reisen is doing. She want us to throw our pokemon first so she can get a pokemon of hers with advantage.
> Look at our pokemon.
> "Who want to go first?"
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>"If you say so..."
//Okay, who to start with ?
//I know what Reisen is doing. She want us to throw our pokemon first so she can get a pokemon of hers with advantage.
> Look at our pokemon.
> "Who want to go first?"
>All your pokemon look at you, then at each other.
>Opal takes a step back, while Floe and Nero communicate.
>Floe than hesitantly steps forward.
>_
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>"Oh you wanna go first Floe ? That's nice."
>Pet her some.
>"Looks like i have my choice, you can show us yours now."
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>"Oh you wanna go first Floe ? That's nice."
>Pet her some.
>"Looks like i have my choice, you can show us yours now."
>Reisen nods.
>"Come on out, Gaius!"
>Reisen throws the ball, and it releases a pokemon you haven't seen before.
(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/c/cb/504Patrat.png/250px-504Patrat.png)
>(BGM) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKqRMfquvgY)
>_
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//Welp, Reisen took the Danny-Slicers :V
> "... Huh?"
> What is that pokemon looking at?
> Scan time!
> After that, wait for the first attack.
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//Welp, Reisen took the Danny-Slicers :V
> "... Huh?"
> What is that pokemon looking at?
>It seems to be keeping an eye on Floe.
> Scan time!
>"Patrat, the Scout Pokemon. They feel insecure without a lookout, so they will take shifts to maintain a constant watch of their nest. Living off food stored in their cheek pouches, they can keep watch for several days on end. They communicate with their tails."
>TYPE: NORMAL
> After that, wait for the first attack.
>"Use bite!"
>Reisen's patrat lunges towards Floe, teeth bared.
>_
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>Does it seem like Floe has enough time to unleash a Bubble attack on the Patrat's lunge path ?
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>Does it seem like Floe has enough time to unleash a Bubble attack on the Patrat's lunge path ?
>Yes.
>_
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//This might sound brutal... but what about a bubble... that goes inside his mouth?
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//That could make him choke...
>"Bubble him on the way Floe !"
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//That could make him choke...
>"Bubble him on the way Floe !"
>Floe begins firing a ton of bubbles.
>"Counter with Bide!" Reisen commands.
>The Patrat closes its mouth and begins to glow, it starts slowing to a stop as it begins taking hits from the bubbles. Each hit seems to make him glow brighter.
>_
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>"Stop and get away from him Floe !"
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>"Get some distance Floe."
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>"Stop and get away from him Floe !"
>"Get some distance Floe."
>Floe nods before stopping her attack and backing away
>The patrat's glow becomes a wide beam that homes in on Floe, slamming into her.
>Floe seems pretty battered, the patrat as well.
>_
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> Not even a minute has passed away and we are already in this situation! Damn! This is going to be hard!
> "Stay firm, Floe! Get away from him!"
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>"Use Growl !"
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> Not even a minute has passed away and we are already in this situation! Damn! This is going to be hard!
> "Stay firm, Floe! Get away from him!"
>Floe gets farther from the patrat.
>"Use Bite again!"
>The patrat lunges once more.
>"Use Growl !"
>Floe does so. The patrat seems to hesitate for a second...
>_
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>How far are they apart ?
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>How far are they apart ?
>A few meters and closing.
>_
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>Is the Patrat still hesitating ?
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>Is the Patrat still hesitating ?
>No, but it seems like less effort is being put into the attack than before the growl...
>_
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>Does it seem like Floe can prepare and trade with an Pound of hers ?
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>Does it seem like Floe can prepare and trade with an Pound of hers ?
>Yes.
>_
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>"Pound him back !"
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//Also is Bide really an unavoidable attack ?
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>"Pound him back !"
>Floe sidesteps and gives the Patrat a hard pounding, sending him to the ground.
>He does not get up
//Also is Bide really an unavoidable attack ?
//Bide bypasses accuracy checks (if it's successful), so it cannot miss unless you're using protect or fly or something.
>"Gaius, return." Reisen recalls her pokemon, before taking out another ball.
>_
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//Bide has infinite accuracy, like Naz said... buuut since this aren't the games, the attacks can be evaded. It's like the anime.
> "Floe, come here. You did it great."
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//But we need some of those crazy good "Run for it and do a side jump with a spin or something crazy".
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>Smile.
>"That was a great battle Reisen."
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//Bide has infinite accuracy, like Naz said... buuut since this aren't the games, the attacks can be evaded. It's like the anime.
//Well, generally, with most attacks, it can be dodgeable like in the anime. Though with some attacks, such as bide, the rules will be more of a blend between the anime and the games (There's also the fact that nobody ever dodges bide in the anime, and in most of it's anime appearances it's a very wide beam...)
> "Floe, come here. You did it great."
>Floe chirps and smiles at your praise.
>Smile.
>"That was a great battle Reisen."
>"It was, but it's not over yet." Reisen replies, "I still have three more pokemon!"
>"Orochi, come on out!" she exclaims as she tosses her ball.
>Another unfamiliar pokemon emerges from it:
(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/7/75/495Snivy.png/250px-495Snivy.png)
>_
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>"Ohhhhh."
>Scan !
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//Is that so? Huh... I stopped watching the anime of pokemon since... Pokemon Generations or so? I don't quite remember that...
> Snivy fanboy sounds.
> After the scan look at our pokemon.
> "Who's next?"
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>"Ohhhhh."
>Scan !
>"Snivy, the Grass Snake Pokemon. They are intelligent and calm. They photosynthesize by bathing their tails in sunlight. These tails droop when they are ill."
> Snivy fanboy sounds.
> After the scan look at our pokemon.
> "Who's next?"
>You hear distant squeeing
>Floe chirps and steps back with opal.
>Nero and Sora vocalize, before looking at you.
>_
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//... Want a more strategic battle? ... Or you guys want Sora the overkiller? :3
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//Floe beat Sora...
And I feel we'll need him for one of her other pokemon... Just a feeling...
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//Yeah, I think she has an evolved pokemon...
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//Calling it now. She's got a legendary that she used her abilities to help catch.
Reisen you dirty dust bunny... Other than Marisa, we're the only one without good abilities to help catch any...
>"Alright. How about you Nero? You up for this?"
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//Calling it now. She's got a legendary that she used her abilities to help catch. Reisen you dirty dust bunny... Other than Marisa, we're the only one without good abilities to help catch any...
>"Alright. How about you Nero? You up for this?"
>Nero mews and adopts a fighting stance.
>_
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>Nod.
>"Alrighty then, i guess we are ready."
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>Nod.
>"Alrighty then, i guess we are ready."
>Reisen nods.
>"I'll let you have the first move this time."
>_
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>"Okay ! Use Leer Nero !"
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>"Okay ! Use Leer Nero !"
>Nero shoots the Snivy a malicious look, causing it to take a step back.
>"Wrap, into Vine Whip" says Reisen.
>The Snivy shakes it off and a pair of vines extend from his little collar, rushing towards Nero.
>_
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>"Sidestep when it gets close and go straight for a tackle !"
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>"Sidestep when it gets close and go straight for a tackle !"
>Nero sidesteps the vines and begins charging. The vines snake around and pursue him.
>_
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>Can he reach the Snivy before the vines reach him ?
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>Can he reach the Snivy before the vines reach him ?
>You don't think so, unless maybe he dodges a couple more times.
>_
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>From which direction are they coming from ?
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>From which direction are they coming from ?
>Behind him.
>_
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>And how close are they ?
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>And how close are they ?
>a couple meters and closing.
>_
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>Once they are 2 seconds away from him time-wise: "Sidestep again to the left and keep going !"
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>Once they are 2 seconds away from him time-wise: "Sidestep again to the left and keep going !"
>You wait for the vines to get a little closer before commanding your pokemon.
>Nero sidesteps, causing the vines to miss, before continuing towards the Snivy.
>"Use leer, then keep going!" Reisen commands.
>The snivy gives Nero a glare of his own, causing him to stop.
>The vines use the opportunity to close in once more.
>_
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>ETA ?
>From which direction ?
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>ETA ?
>Seconds away, as Nero didn't get far from them before the leer.
>From which direction ?
>Diagonally, behind him, to the right.
>_
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>From his right ?
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>From his right ?
>Yes
>_
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>How well can they turn ? The vines.
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>How well can they turn ? The vines.
>You noticed they can turn quickly, but not on a dime. They need a few seconds to adjust direction.
>_
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>Is Nero still unable to move from the leer ?
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>Is Nero still unable to move from the leer ?
>You think he's shaking it off.
>_
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>"Nero !"
>Again, once they are at 2.5 seconds away from him: "Sidestep again to the right, then give it a Leer to show what you got !"
>After the Leer: "Keep going !"
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>"Nero !"
>Again, once they are at 2.5 seconds away from him: "Sidestep again to the right, then give it a Leer to show what you got !"
>You have Nero sidestep again, causing the vines to miss once more.
>Nero leers again, the snivy's vines stop moving for a second.
>After the Leer: "Keep going !"
>Nero mews before making a determined charge towards the Snivy.
>As he runs, you notice something strange. Tiny arcs of what looks like lightning begin to form on Nero's fur, before his entire body becomes enveloped in the stuff.
>"Dodge it!" Reisen yells.
>_
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//Oh hell yeah! Spark!
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>"Keep going while giving it a very mean look ! ! If you can't hit the Snivy, hit the vines instead !"
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>"Keep going while giving it a very mean look ! ! If you can't hit the Snivy, hit the vines instead !"
>Nero leers as it runs, it seems to be having less of an effect on the snivy... Perhaps pokemon get more used to leer the more you use it on them?
>Nevertheless, Nero hits the snivy, causing the energy amassed on his fur to arc onto him.
>It... actually doesn't seem to hurt the Snivy much.
>The grass snake pokemon begins snickering as its vines retract, before arcs of electricity begin moving over its body, causing its eyes to widen in surprise.
>"Use vine whip!" Reisen commands
>The snivy extends its vines again, but it seems to be having difficulty in moving them...
>_
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>The electricity might be affecting it's muscles.
>Do we have an window before they head for Nero ?
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>The electricity might be affecting it's muscles.
>Do we have an window before they head for Nero ?
>A large window at the rate they're moving.
>_
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>"Tackle the Snivy without electricity quick !"
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>"Tackle the Snivy without electricity quick !"
>Nero tackles the Snivy, sending it back.
>"Use your own Tackle!"
>The snivy gets up, but seems to be unable to move further.
>_
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>"Tackle that Plant Snake again harder !"
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>"Tackle that Plant Snake again harder !"
>Nero tackles the snivy again, you don't think it'll be able to take another hit.
>"Come on, Orochi, you can fight it! Use Wrap!"
>The snivy extends its vines and begins to resist the electricity over its body. It's still quite slow, though...
>_
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>How is the window ?
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>How is the window ?
>About the same as that vine whip
>_
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>"One more tackle, then an electric one afterwards !"
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>"One more tackle, then an electric one afterwards !"
>Nero tackles the snivy. Knocking it on its back. The electric attack doesn't seem necessary, as it looks like the Snivy is down for the count.
>"Orochi, return." Reisen recalls her pokemon, "I think I was right when I said my pokemon could use the practice..." she rubs her neck as she takes out her third ball.
>_
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>"Mine too. We got into a bit of an embarrassing situation earlier..."
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>"Mine too. We got into a bit of an embarrassing situation earlier..."
>"Oh?" Reisen asks.
>_
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>"Yeah... anyways, is this a best of four or is it all four battles ?"
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>"Yeah... anyways, is this a best of four or is it all four battles ?"
>"Whoever knocks out all the other's pokemon is the winner. At least, that's what I understand the norm for this world is..."
>_
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>"Huh... okay then..."
>Turn to our pals.
>"Alright, who wants to be the next now ?"
>Give Nero an good pat.
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>"Huh... okay then..."
>Turn to our pals.
>"Alright, who wants to be the next now ?"
>Give Nero an good pat.
>Nero mews.
>Opal shyly steps forward.
>_
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>"Hehe, it's your first battle right Opal ?"
>Smile.
>"Do your best !"
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>"Hehe, it's your first battle right Opal ?"
>Smile.
>"Do your best !"
>Opal squeaks and waddles into the battlefield.
>"Alright, Emma... Do your best!" Reisen throws out her pokeball, releasing another pokemon you haven't seen before.
(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/f/f5/531Audino.png/250px-531Audino.png)
>"EEEEEEEEEEE~!!" It squees, before running towards your side of the field, past Opal, and grabbing Nero.
>She begins petting him, repeatedly. He has a comically unamused look on his face.
>Floe and Sora start chirping in a manner that sounds like giggling.
>You notice Reisen silently facepalm...
>_
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>"Whoa, you caught one?"
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>Scan !
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>"Whoa, you caught one?"
>You find this a silly question to ask, as you have not seen this pokemon before.
>Scan !
>You whip out the Handy Dandy Dex
>"Audino, the Hearing Pokemon. The feelers on their ears can be used to sense heartbeats through contact, by doing this, it can tell what emotion someone is feeling or how close a pokemon egg is to hatching. They also have a highly developed sense of hearing."
>Reisen's audino continues to pet your shinx, much to its annoyance.
>Reisen sighs, "Sorry... She has a thing for cute, furry things..."
>_
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>"Oh, that's not the egg one? Huh, I thought it looked a bit similar..."
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>"A thing for cute things ? Um... so she also likes you and your cute bunny ears ?"
>Tilt our head.
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>"Oh, that's not the egg one? Huh, I thought it looked a bit similar..."
>"The egg one....?" Reisen give you a look.
>"A thing for cute things ? Um... so she also likes you and your cute bunny ears ?"
>Tilt our head.
>"E-Eh!? Me!?! Cute!?!"
>_
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>"W-Well... i always thought you were cute... especially with those ears."
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>"W-Well... i always thought you were cute... especially with those ears."
>Reisen blushes slightly, "Erm... W-Well... Thanks... I-I guess... C-Can we just get back to the battle? Emma, let the poor um..." Reisen pulls out a pokedex, which plays Shinx's entry, "...Shinx alone."
>The audino releases Nero and pouts slightly, before returning to her side of the field.
>Nero glares at her as she walks away.
>_
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//... Youmu X Reisen? *Shot*
> "Oh, I remember now! That's the one full of experience, right?"
> "C-Calm down, Nero..."
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//... Youmu X Reisen? *Shot*
//*or sliced...*
>"So, is it time for another one?"
>Look over to Opal.
//Considering Opal for what happened to us earlier...
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>"You can't blame her, you are quite cute."
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//The hell I liked so much the Youmu X Reisen idea? Gawd...
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//... Youmu X Reisen? *Shot*
//Reisen x Youmu = ReiMu *sliced, shot, and yin-yang orb'd*
> "Oh, I remember now! That's the one full of experience, right?"
>"I mean... I guess..."
> "C-Calm down, Nero..."
>"You can't blame her, you are quite cute."
>Nero frowns and lies down. Turning his attention to Opal and the battlefield.
>"So, is it time for another one?"
>Look over to Opal.
>"Yup."
>Opal is on the battlefield, awaiting your directions...
>_
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>"U-Uhm... hold on."
>Recall Opal's skillset.
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>"U-Uhm... hold on."
>Recall Opal's skillset.
>Opal knows the following moves:
>>Growth
>>Absorb
>You also recall that she has an ability which Dawn called "Poison Point" which you experienced firsthand.
>You briefly wonder if any of your other pokemon have "abilities" as well...
>_
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>"Okay then, uh... who goes first ?"
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>"Okay then, uh... who goes first ?"
>"Well, you went first last round, so I guess I'll lead this time." Reisen answers, "Use Disarming Voice!"
>The audino lets of a melodic hum, and a wide angle of soundwaves fire from her mouth at alarming speed.
>_
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>Do they lokkundodgeable for our small Budew ?
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>Do they lokkundodgeable for our small Budew ?
>At the speed they're moving and how wide they are, it would take a miracle for Opal to dodge in time.
>The soundwaves pass over her. You notice a few tears fall on the ground in front of her, as a few wounds begin to slowly appear.
>_
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>
"Hey ! Undodgeable danmaku is against the rules !"
>"Opal ! Use Growth !"
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//Wait on that. Looks like she's crying, and probably not ready to retaliate. We could have her get herself together or try to turn that unhappiness to anger, but the latter would probably blind her more.
>"Opal, take a moment to get yourself together."
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>"Hey ! Undodgeable danmaku is against the rules !"
>"But this isn't a danmaku battle!"
//Wait on that. Looks like she's crying, and probably not ready to retaliate. We could have her get herself together or try to turn that unhappiness to anger, but the latter would probably blind her more.
>"Opal, take a moment to get yourself together."
>Opal shakes it off.
>"Opal ! Use Growth !"
>Opal squeaks in reply and glows green for a few seconds.
>"Emma, use pound!"
>The audino raises an arm into the air and begins merrily skipping towards Opal.
>_
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> Do we saw Opal moving before, right? Do we think she can dodge it quickly, or do we consider her a bit slow?
> Compare sizes between Opal and the Audino.
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> Do we saw Opal moving before, right? Do we think she can dodge it quickly, or do we consider her a bit slow?
>She waddled slowly to enter the battlefield, but she can move faster. She is able to keep pace with everyone else after all.
>You think she'd probably be of average speed, taking this into consideration.
> Compare sizes between Opal and the Audino.
>Opal is about 8 inches tall tall. The audino is around 3 feet tall, you'd estimate.
>_
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> Do we think that Opal can... uh... fit between Emma's legs? Or get past them?
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> Do we think that Opal can... uh... fit between Emma's legs? Or get past them?
>No. The gap in Emma's legs looks like it's too small.
>_
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> Where are the poison stings that Opal has in her body? Or she has it all over her?
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> Where are the poison stings that Opal has in her body? Or she has it all over her?
>They were at the base of the stem of her bud, if you recall correctly.
>_
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> How quickly the Audino is approaching in her happy jumps?
> "... You know... for being a cute pokemon , she looks really happy when she's about to hit my pokemon with a pound... Sadistic bastard..."
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> How quickly the Audino is approaching in her happy jumps?
> "... You know... for being a cute pokemon , she looks really happy when she's about to hit my pokemon with a pound... Sadistic bastard..."
>Not as fast as the usual attack speeds you're used to... It's almost as if she's not taking this seriously...
>Emma flashes you the mother of all creepy smiles.
>_
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> See? She's a "S"!
> Glance at Reisen. How's she reacting to her pokemon attitude?
> "Uhm... Use growth again while waiting...?"
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> See? She's a "S"!
> Glance at Reisen. How's she reacting to her pokemon attitude?
>She sighs and shakes her head.
> "Uhm... Use growth again while waiting...?"
>Opal uses growth once more.
>The audino will be in striking range soon.
>_
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//Beware the cute ones.
Our only attacks are absorb and struggle...
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//I have an idea.
> Wait a bit. Just a tiny bit.
> When the Audino is in range for her to attack...
>> If she's jumping at the moment she's about to strike: "Dodge below her and jump to her. Prick her with your stings!"
>> If she's in the ground: "Dodge to the side and jump to her. Prick her with your stings!"
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//I have an idea.
> Wait a bit. Just a tiny bit.
> When the Audino is in range for her to attack...
>> If she's jumping at the moment she's about to strike: "Dodge below her and jump to her. Prick her with your stings!"
>> If she's in the ground: "Dodge to the side and jump to her. Prick her with your stings!"
>Opal sidesteps the pound and pricks the audino.
>Emma starts looking ill...
>_
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> "Stay away!"
> Examine the current state of the Audino.
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> "Stay away!"
> Examine the current state of the Audino.
>Opal nods and puts some distance between herself and her opponent.
>The audino looks ill, and seems to be growing weaker as time goes by.
>"Use Refresh!" Reisen exclaims
>Emma nods before her body glows a soft blue-green. When the glow fades, the traces of the poison are gone. She still looks like she was weakened from the brief time it was affecting her, though...
>_
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> "Growth, Opal!"
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> "Growth, Opal!"
>Opal glows once more.
>"Disarming voice!"
>The audino blasts your budew with soundwaves once again. Opal sheds a few tears as more wounds appear on her body, it's almost as if the soundwaves cause literal emotional pain...
>_
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>"Opal, Absorb! Get back at them!"
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>"Opal, Absorb! Get back at them!"
//Agh, stupid Internet went down, forcing me to use mobile...
>Opal opens her bud and fires a large projectile, reminiscent of the Zubat attack, but much more brilliant. You wonder if this is the "power boost" referred to in Growth's description...
>The orb hits the Audio, and a ton of green orbs leave her body and fly into Opal. Opals injuries seem to vanish as each orb enters her body.
> Emma looks very battered.
>_
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> "Growth again! And then Absorb!"
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> "Growth again! And then Absorb!"
>"Pound it while it's using Growth!"
>You budew begins to glow as Emma lunges at her.
>_
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> It's proved that it's possible to cancel moves?
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> It's proved that it's possible to cancel moves?
>You know that you can abort moves like tackle and bubble... But you're unsure about moves like growth...
>_
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//Maybe we aim for Opal to sting when it gets hit. But I have a feeling Opal will be OHKO'd by her...
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> When Opal did Growth at the past times, did she moved or stayed in place?
> Examine Opal's surroundings.
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> When Opal did Growth at the past times, did she moved or stayed in place?
> Examine Opal's surroundings.
>She stayed in place. You are unsure if she can move while doing this, due to never attempting to find out.
>Opal has no obstacles around her and has plenty of room.
>_
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> Is Emma going towards Opal quickly?
If so, talk abou being inconvenient now...
> Have calculated the time that cast of Growth lasts?
> How much time before Emma reaches Opal?
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> Is Emma going towards Opal quickly? If so, talk abou being inconvenient now...
> Have calculated the time that cast of Growth lasts?
> How much time before Emma reaches Opal?
>Definitely faster than last time.
>It seems to take a few seconds.
>About five seconds.
>_
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//I think we've lost out on this one trying to squeeze in too much overkill...
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> We can only do one thing and pray for the best...
> "Once you are done, immediately use absorb!"
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> We can only do one thing and pray for the best...
> "Once you are done, immediately use absorb!"
>Opal fires her absorb right when the pound makes contact. Most of the damage it would've caused her is soon healed away.
>Emma tries to remain standing, but after a few seconds, she falls over...
>_
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> "There you go! Great job, my friend!"
> Beckon Opal to us.
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>Carefully pet Opal on the safe areas.
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> "There you go! Great job, my friend!"
> Beckon Opal to us.
>Opal squeaks in joy as she hops over to you.
>Carefully pet Opal on the safe areas.
>You pet her.
>"Emma, return." Reisen recalls her audino, "Well, this is my last one..." she says as she takes out another ball, "Are you ready?"
>_
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> "Always."
> Look at Sora. Nudge him to the battlefield.
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> "Always."
> Look at Sora. Nudge him to the battlefield.
>Sora chirps and flies onto the battlefield, ready for action.
>"Selena, it's up to you now!" Reisen tosses her last ball, and out comes yet another unfamiliar pokemon.
(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/3/3e/039Jigglypuff.png/250px-039Jigglypuff.png)
>_
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>Scan.
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>"It's so.... round..."
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>Scan.
>"Jigglypuff, the Balloon Pokemon. Jigglypuff's vocal chords can freely adjust the wavelength of its voice. This Pok?mon uses this ability to sing at precisely the right wavelength to make its foes most drowsy. "
>TYPE: NORMAL/FAIRY
>"It's so.... round..."
>"Yeah, I guess she is..." Reisen replies.
>_
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>Wavelengths...
>Ponder if we'll have to deal with statuses again, or rather, ponder if Sora has the speed to dodge things like that disarming voice...
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>Wavelengths...
>Ponder if we'll have to deal with statuses again, or rather, ponder if Sora has the speed to dodge things like that disarming voice...
>Oddly fitting...
>You wonder if this Jigglypuff will put your pokemon to sleep somehow. Judging from the pokedex entry, it's possible.
>The soundwaves of Disarming Voice move very quickly, and have a wide angle. Dodging it would be difficult.
>You wonder if his Quick Attack could be used as an evasive move, rather than an offensive one. Double team might also work, because if this pokemon also knows Disarming Voice, it could be baited into shooting one of Sora's copies as well, though they'd need to be spaced quite far apart, or else the waves will just hit all of them...
>"Your move." says Reisen.
>_
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>Recall Staravia's moves.
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>Recall Staravia's moves.
>Sora knows the following moves:
>>Tackle
>>Wing Attack
>>Quick Attack
>>Double Team
>You are unsure if he has an ability.
>You notice Sora shoot the Jigglypuff a glare, just like he did to Floe when you first met.
>The Jigglypuff gulps a little...
>_
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//Uh... Should we let this continue? I mean... Sora is still overkill...
-
//Reisen needs her experience
points and so do we...
>"Sora, are you ready?"
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//Reisen needs her experience points and so do we...
>"Sora, are you ready?"
>Sora looks to you and nods.
>_
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>"Okay then ! Quickly take to the skies !"
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>"Okay then ! Quickly take to the skies !"
>Sora flies higher.
>"Force it back down with Disarming Voice!" Reisen commands.
>The Jigglypuff fires off those difficult to dodge soundwaves towards Sora.
>_
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>"Use Quick Attack to avoid the waves !"
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>"Use Quick Attack to avoid the waves !"
>Sora speeds up considerably, juuust escaping the nigh-undodgeable attack. He then dives right into the Jigglypuff, landing a direct hit and knocking it on its back.
>_
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>"Double team and spread out around it while it's down."
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>"Double team and spread out around it while it's down."
>Sora...
>...Actually doesn't seem to listen to you. He flies back down and lands near the Jigglypuff as she recovers. He uses his wing to preen the feathers on the back of his head, and begins chirping softly.
>You see Reisen's Jigglypuff smile...
>_
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//Drat, already infatuated...
>"Sora?"
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//Drat, already infatuated...
>"Sora?"
>Your Staravia doesn't respond, focusing only on the Jigglypuff.
>"Selena, use pound!" Reisen commands.
>"Puffpuff~!" it responds, before strolling right up to Sora, who starts swooning from her proximity.
>She then hits him with pound in a manner that resembles a bitch-slap, knocking him off his feet and onto the pavement.
>_
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>"S-Sora!"
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>"S-Sora!"
>Sora gets up, bit he still seems quite interested in the Jigglypuff.
>You see Floe silently facepalm out of the corner of your eye.
>"Pound again!"
>_
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>"Tackle!"
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>"Tackle!"
>Sora doesn't seem to hear you.
>He takes the pound almost willingly. Sending him to the ground once more.
>The Jigglypuff briefly glances towards you, pulls down one of her eyelids, and sticks her tongue out.
>_
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>"Sora!!!"
-
>"Sora!!!"
>Sora weakly gets up and stumbles over to the Jigglypuff yet again.
>Nero suddenly runs in front of you, mewing, glancing between you and Sora, then getting into a fighting stance, before looking at you again.
>_
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>"Wait."
>Turn back to the battle.
>"Sora, come on. Get a grip."
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>"Wait."
>Nero scowls.
>Turn back to the battle.
>"Sora, come on. Get a grip."
>Sora seems to resist the temptation for a second and look at you... He looks quite weak...
>The Jigglypuff prods him and makes flirtatious expressions with her eyes, before turning to you and sticking her tongue out.
>You notice that despite that, Sora is still attempting to resist, but seems to be slowly losing...
>_
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>Place a hand on Hakurouken in preparation.
>"Sora. Attack."
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>Place a hand on Hakurouken in preparation.
>"Sora. Attack."
>You get your weapon ready.
>"Use Disarming Voice!"
>Sora lunges at the Jigglypuff with a tackle as she fires soundwaves at point blank range.
>Both pokemon take a hit and are sent flying in opposite directions.
>Reisen's Jigglypuff rolls onto her feet with a few bruises.
>Sora is lying on the ground, he attempts to get up but ultimately collapses.
>_
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>So both are down for the count ?
>"Sora !"
>Get over there !
-
>Sora's unable to battle, but it looks like the Jigglypuff might have withstood enough to still stand.
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//... The first thing I see when I return is our Sora being rekted by a Jigglypuff... FEELS BAD MAN.
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//Alas, he was swooned.
I feel like punishing him through harsh training or something... But he was trying to resist...
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//Also, I'm on to send Opal. The story will get repeated if we send Nero...
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//We should know if we're actually continuing or not. We knocked out 3/4, she knocked out 1/4, but all pokemon got to battle... We could probably stop here.
-
>So both are down for the count ?
>Sora's unable to battle, but it looks like the Jigglypuff might have withstood enough to still stand.
>No, the Jigglypuff is indeed still capable of fighting.
>"Sora !"
>Get over there !
>You run over to your downed Staravia. He's unconscious.
>"Puff~! Puff~! Puff~! Puff~!" The Jigglypuff starts jumping chanting in a mocking tone.
>"Selena! Winning is one thing," Reisen frowns, "but being a jerk and rubbing it in isn't nice. So stop it..."
>The jigglypuff frowns at her owner as she stops.
>"Sorry about that..." says Reisen.
>_
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>"It's okay... but she really was an jerk..."
>Try to gently lift the Staravia or nudge him awake.
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>Ponder if our Hakurouken could restore one of our pokemon of a status similar to confusion, and if the one Sora was in would fit that as well.
>Hold out Sora's pokeball.
>"Return."
>Look back to Reisen.
>"She's interacting with the wrong opponent... She shouldn't be trying to pick a fight with the trainer..."
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>"It's okay... but she really was an jerk..."
>Try to gently lift the Staravia or nudge him awake.
>The Jigglypuff frowns at you now.
>You gently life Sora. He does not stir.
>Ponder if our Hakurouken could restore one of our pokemon of a status similar to confusion, and if the one Sora was in would fit that as well.
>You wonder if your ancestral wakazashi can cut through infatuation... Would that even be considered a form of confusion?
>Hold out Sora's pokeball.
>"Return."
>Look back to Reisen.
>"She's interacting with the wrong opponent... She shouldn't be trying to pick a fight with the trainer..."
>You return your Staravia.
>"Yeah... She does have rather bad sportsmanship... We will work on it, though... Right, Selena?"
>"Puffpuff..." the Jigglypuff continues to frown.
>_
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>"Anyways... is this it ? It was 4 battles..."
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>"Anyways... is this it ? It was 4 battles..."
>"Well, the norm in this world seems to be to go until every pokemon the opponent is using is unable to battle... " Reisen replies, "So I guess we keep going... But if you really want to stop, then I understand..."
>_
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>"I think we'll start having trouble and problems if we keep at things like this... But, again, our pokemon all need to work on certain things..."
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>"I think we'll start having trouble and problems if we keep at things like this... But, again, our pokemon all need to work on certain things..."
>"It's up to you."
>_
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//*Wanting to demolish that Jigglypuff feelings increasing...*
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//*Wanting to demolish that Jigglypuff feelings increasing...*
//I so wanted to just cut her down... Less so than the Zubat since it's Reisen's, but still...
>"I think we should be finished for now."
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//I so wanted to just cut her down... Less so than the Zubat since it's Reisen's, but still...
>"I think we should be finished for now."
>"Alright." Reisen turns to her pokemon, taking out a pokeball, "You heard her."
>"Puff!?!" the Jigglypuff scowls.
>"What? It was just a friendly battle anyway... Not all fights have to go to the end, you know."
>"Puff! Puffpuffpuff puff!"
>"Just get back in your ball..." Reisen sighs before recalling her pokemon.
>_
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//The only way I'm going to satiate this urges to drink that Jigglypuff's blood is making a hater campaign against her- *Shot*
> "L-Let's go, guys..."
> Look at our other pokemons.
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//The only way I'm going to satiate this urges to drink that Jigglypuff's blood is making a hater campaign against her- *Shot*
> "L-Let's go, guys..."
> Look at our other pokemons.
>Floe and Opal are making their way towards you. Nero's still giving you a look.
>_
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>"I'm sorry Nero... but you are also a male..."
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>"I'm sorry Nero... but you are also a male..."
>Nero mews with a frown.
>Floe pats him on the back with her flipper.
>_
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>Squat down to Nero.
>"Well, I don't mean it like that. This was just a short battle. Not anything serious."
>Pet him.
>"I think you learned a new move too."
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>Squat down to Nero.
>"Well, I don't mean it like that. This was just a short battle. Not anything serious."
>Pet him.
>"I think you learned a new move too."
>He mews again, smiling a little as you pet him.
>_
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>Get up and look to Reisen.
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>Get up and look to Reisen.
>"Come on, we should heal up our pokemon." says Reisen, "That was a good battle by the way. I guess I need to get better... hehe..." She rubs the back of her neck.
>_
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>"Yeah... so do i, ehehe."
>Do so too.
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> Do we think that Sora can be proudful, since he was the leader of a bunch of starlys? If so, ponder how he will feel about this defeat...
> "It was incredible."
> Smile.
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>"Yeah... so do i, ehehe."
>Do so too.
>You also rub your neck.
> Do we think that Sora can be proudful, since he was the leader of a bunch of starlys? If so, ponder how he will feel about this defeat...
> "It was incredible."
> Smile.
>You wonder if Sora will take a massive hit to his pride after suffering this defeat... Hopefully it won't be too bad...
>"Yeah." Reisen returns the smile as she begins to lead you back to the Pokemon Center.
>_
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> Follow her.
> "..."
> Rub Sora's pokeball.
> "Don't worry my friend..."
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> Follow her.
> "..."
> Rub Sora's pokeball.
> "Don't worry my friend..."
>Reisen dons a concerned look. "I-I didn't go overboard, did I?"
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> "I don't want to think so, actually. I want to see how Sora feels, however."
> This was the first real battle where we throwed Sora, right?
>> If so: "It was his first battle since he's with me. I kinda makes me think that I made something wrong..."
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>"But I do think you're Jigglypuff needed to learn a thing or two about sportsmanship."
>Frown a bit.
>"Does she do that in other battles?"
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> "I don't want to think so, actually. I want to see how Sora feels, however."
> This was the first real battle where we throwed Sora, right?
>> If so: "It was his first battle since he's with me. I kinda makes me think that I made something wrong..."
>"Oh, I see..."
>"But I do think you're Jigglypuff needed to learn a thing or two about sportsmanship."
>Frown a bit.
>"Does she do that in other battles?"
>Reisen sighs, "Does she ever... You should've seen her taunting me when I was first trying to catch her and my Snivy fell victim to her Cute Charm... Man, I wish they would've told me about Jigglypuff having that ability beforehand..."
>_
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>"Why would you want to catch such an kind of pokemon ? All of the pokemon from my team i had them join me through friendship, i befriended Nero before fighting to catch him, and we got Sora to join us through an test of skill, while Opal we didn't even have to fight her."
>Smile.
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>"You should teach her to be different than that then. ... Has she ever lost a battle yet?"
>Continue.
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> "You and her get along each other, to begin with?"
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>"Why would you want to catch such an kind of pokemon ? All of the pokemon from my team i had them join me through friendship, i befriended Nero before fighting to catch him, and we got Sora to join us through an test of skill, while Opal we didn't even have to fight her."
>Smile.
>"Well, the person who was showing me the ropes told me that Jigglypuff learn Sing, which can be helpful in capturing wild pokemon. Plus she um... looked adorable..."
> "You and her get along each other, to begin with?"
>"We do. She warmed up to me once I caught her."
>"You should teach her to be different than that then. ... Has she ever lost a battle yet?"
>Continue.
>"No, not really. And I already said we were going to work on her manners a b-"
>RING RING (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nArA6wPpOM)
>"-Hang on, that's me..." Reisen takes out a pokegear. "Hello?" she sighs, "...Yes, Bianca, I am... Yes... Okay... uhuh... yeah... I'll remember that... Yes, you are... No, don't be. Okay, bye."
>Reisen hangs up the phone. "Sorry about that..."
>You arrive at the Pokemon Center
>_
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>"Oh right. Why don't we add each other as contacts?"
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> Reisen's lov- No, don't think that.
> Start doing the process to heal our pokemon.
-
>"Oh right. Why don't we add each other as contacts?"
>"Oh yeah, that's a good idea. Give me your number and I'll give you mine."
> Reisen's lov- No, don't think that.
>You almost think something undesirable.
> Start doing the process to heal our pokemon.
>The two of you head inside and give your pokeballs to the nurse.
>You notice a large crowd gathered around the monitor thing, there appears to be another newscast.
>_
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> "Hey, look."
> Point to the monitor-thing.
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> "Hey, look."
> Point to the monitor-thing.
>"Hmm?" Reisen walks over to the crowd.
>_
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>Follow and view it.
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>Follow and view it.
>You do so.
>"...crisis in Oreburgh City that began yesterday is still unresolved." says the news lady, "The local authorities and the heavily entrenched terrorist group are at a stalemate, and have not been able to progress any deeper than the entrance of the mine. Furthermore, local Gym Leader Roark, as well as a small police taskforce have not been seen since a failed attempt to infiltrate the heavily defended mine. It is speculated that they may have been taken hostage. New information reports have stated that the hostile force is bearing the symbol and old uniforms of Team Galactic. When asked to comment, current CEO of Team Galactic, a man by the alias 'Saturn' had this to say:"
>The screen cuts to that atrocious bowl-cut-cat-ear-blue-hair man from the first newscast behind a podium.
>"These fools are nothing more than remnants of an age long past, idiots who believe in a dream that is impossible to achieve. Team Galactic condemns the actions of this radical splinter group and does not support their ideals. We are willing to give our full cooperation to aid those in Oreburgh."
>The screen cuts to aerial footage of the scene, where you see a ton of men in blue uniforms, pokemon beside them, stationed all around a mineshaft entrance.
>"It is suspected that the recently discovered ruins during the addition of a new tunnel to the mine might be the reason behind this attack and occupation. Though it is impossible to know for sure, authorities say. We will continue to provide coverage of this incident throughout its duration."
>The scene shifts back to the anchor "In other news, the annual Litleonid Meteor Shower is due to take place in a week from today..."
>"Oreburgh... Wasn't that the place you were going?" Reisen asks.
>_
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> "It... actually is..."
> Glance at Rice'n.
> "I was planning to go there today..."
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> "It... actually is..."
> Glance at Rice'n.
> "I was planning to go there today..."
>"What are you going to do now?"
>_
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>".....Sneak in, maybe?"
-
> "And help them, of course."
-
>".....Sneak in, maybe?"
> "And help them, of course."
>"Hmm..." Reisen thinks for a moment, "How do you plan on sneaking in? There seems to be only one entrance from what I can tell..."
>_
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>Ponder...
>"Maybe I can have Myon sneak in through a wall and appear as me inside to get their attention, then actually go in while they're distracted..."
-
>Ponder...
>"Maybe I can have Myon sneak in through a wall and appear as me inside to get their attention, then actually go in while they're distracted..."
>"Myon?"
>You hear the familiar jingle.
>_
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>"Oh um..."
>Whisper. "My phantom half."
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>Are those our pokemon that are healed up?
>>If so, head over and retrieve them.
>>"Always conveniently timed..."
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//Sorry for the delay, having problems connecting to MotK tonight and I'm being forced to use mobile.
>"Oh um..."
>Whisper. "My phantom half."
>Reisen tries to stifle a giggle. "O-Oh... I er... didn't realize you named it."
>Are those our pokemon that are healed up?
>>If so, head over and retrieve them.
>>"Always conveniently timed..."
>You and Reisen retrieve your pokemon from the nurse.
>You take a moment to note the convenience of the Pokemon Center's timing.
>_
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>"I-I can't just go around calling it Youmu..."
-
>"I-I can't just go around calling it Youmu..."
>"Yeah, I guess that's true..." Reisen smiles.
>_
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> "So, about our numbers..."
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> "So, about our numbers..."
>"Numbers...? Oh! Yeah!"
>Reisen proceeds to tell you her number.
>_
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>Exchange numbers with Reisen.
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>Exchange numbers with Reisen.
>You do so.
>You have now added Reisen as a contact.
>You currently have 4 contacts and 0 blocked users.
>_
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> "When it's going to be our first date, darling? Youmu-sama can do better things than take care of a garden..."
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>Head out of the center.
>"So... I'd like to make a guess, but are you here for that incident?"
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> "When it's going to be our first date, darling? Youmu-sama can do better things than take care of a garden..."
>"E-Eh!?"
>Head out of the center.
>"So... I'd like to make a guess, but are you here for that incident?"
>"Oh, no. This is my first time hearing about that... guess it wasn't big enough to make news in Unova... Anyway, I came here for a different reason..."
>_
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>"Is it for the pokemon?"
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>"Is it for the pokemon?"
>"Kinda... y-you'll probably laugh at me if I told you..."
>_
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> "I won't. I promise."
> Hold her shoulder.
> "We are, after all, friends."
-
>Just say that "I won't."
>Serious nod and place a hand on her shoulder.
>Omit the last part and promising.
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> "I won't. I promise."
> Hold her shoulder.
> "We are, after all, friends."
>Just say that "I won't."
>Serious nod and place a hand on her shoulder.
>Omit the last part and promising.
>Reisen looks at you once you place a hand on her shoulder. "Oh, alright... I came here because..."
>She looks away, slightly embarrassed.
>"I-I was told I could find some rabbit pokemon here..."
>_
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> Blink.
> "... So Lady Yukari brought you here or something?"
-
//We asked if it had to do with Lady Yukari already. (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,20551.msg1319544.html#msg1319544)
>"Rabbit pokemon... Hm..."
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> Blink.
> "... So Lady Yukari brought you here or something?"
>"Ah, no. I used that little traveler pass I got with my bag and took a ship here. I arrived in Canalave City overnight."
//We asked if it had to do with Lady Yukari already.
>"Rabbit pokemon... Hm..."
>"Y-Yeah..."
>_
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>"I doubt there's any human or phantom pokemon... I heard of ghosts though... I'm not sure my ability could be that useful here, but it's a handicap I don't have too much a problem with... What about you?"
-
//The worst thing is that it was my question so... Do the honors and dump my memory to the trash :V
> "If we work together, maybe we can manage at least something."
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>"I doubt there's any human or phantom pokemon... I heard of ghosts though... I'm not sure my ability could be that useful here, but it's a handicap I don't have too much a problem with... What about you?"
>"I mean, my ability could be useful... Though it would make things kinda unfair in this world's battle system if I used it. Not that that's a problem, though. I'm also fine with not using it."
//The worst thing is that it was my question so... Do the honors and dump my memory to the trash :V
> "If we work together, maybe we can manage at least something."
>"Yeah, though I feel we might have to go against each other eventually... Yukari did say that only whoever got four out of seven of these key things we're supposed to find was going to be able to resolve this incident..."
>_
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I'd guess Youmu would try to accomplish the Pokemon stuff with just her Pokemon, wouldn't hesitate to use abilities to accomplish tasks outside of that, and would pull out the swords only if bitches needed to be cut.
In terms of claiming the fame and fortune ... maybe we can put that decision off until the situation arises.
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> "But I guess the possibility we'll face each other as enemies will not happen... ... aside of the first time we met."
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> "But I guess the possibility we'll face each other as enemies will not happen... ... aside of the first time we met."
>"Yeah, I guess that's true."
>_
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> "So? Let's travel together?"
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> "So? Let's travel together?"
>"Why not?"
>_
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> Add Reisen to our party.
> Let out our pokemon.
> "Guys, we have a new companion in our journey."
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> Add Reisen to our party.
> Let out our pokemon.
> "Guys, we have a new companion in our journey."
>Would you like to give a nickname to Reisen?
>You let everyone out.
>They all give Reisen a greeting.
>_
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>Udon-chan.
>"Guess we just have to continue on and bear ignoring the incident for now... Hey, since it's happening here, do the others worry about it yet?"
-
//Ugh, up till midnight doing homework. I just looooove college life... :V
>Udon-chan.
>"Guess we just have to continue on and bear ignoring the incident for now... Hey, since it's happening here, do the others worry about it yet?"
>"Well, like I said, the news of whatever that was didn't seem to reach Unova, so I think it's safe to assume everyone else doesn't know about that mine thing either... Assuming they even pay attention to the broadcasts..."
>_
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>"Huh... Wait, does this mean similar things might be happening on their places ?"
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>"Huh... Wait, does this mean similar things might be happening on their places ?"
>"I don't know." Reisen shrugs, "I mean, nothing was really going down in Unova... Just some kind of activist movement. Besides, it'll be very unlikely if something bad happened in every one of these regions we were sent to..."
>_
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> "It... might sound suspicious if something was up everywhere..."
> Ponder if Yukari was able to make things happen in every region just to make us face an obstacle.
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> "It... might sound suspicious if something was up everywhere..."
> Ponder if Yukari was able to make things happen in every region just to make us face an obstacle.
>While it does sound like something she would do, you also keep in mind that Yukari is lazy, and is therefore equally likely to not do it.
>_
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> "... Anyway."
> Look at Sora.
> "How do you feel?"
-
> "... Anyway."
> Look at Sora.
> "How do you feel?"
>Sora chirps, but it doesn't sound very energetic...
>_
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> Look at the other pokemon and at Reisen
who's also our pokemon.
> "Uhm... Can you guys gives us a minute?"
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> Look at the other pokemon and at Reisen who's also our pokemon.
> "Uhm... Can you guys gives us a minute?"
>Your pokemon nod.
>"Oh. Of course. " Reisen nods as well.
>_
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> Walk away from them, and beckon Sora to us.
> Once this is done: "... Are you sure you are okay...?"
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> Walk away from them, and beckon Sora to us.
> Once this is done: "... Are you sure you are okay...?"
>You and Sora move away.
>He slowly nods.
>_
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> Pet him.
> "If you have something to say you can always tell me."
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> Pet him.
> "If you have something to say you can always tell me."
>He chirps and nods.
>_
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> Give him a warm smile and return.
> "I guess we can start going there."
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> Give him a warm smile and return.
> "I guess we can start going there."
>"Alright, lead the way." says Reisen.
>_
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> " 'kay. Let's go!"
> Depart with our party including Udon-chan.
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> " 'kay. Let's go!"
> Depart with our party including Udon-chan.
>You start heading in the direction indicated by your phone's map card.
>You end up east of the city, a sign reads "Route 203"
>(BGM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJUxTo0tTOs))
>The two of you and your pokemon continue for about half an hour, before you spot a wild Abra sitting near the road.
>_
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> We scanned an Abra before, right?
> "Hm... Hey, look."
> Point to it.
> How many pokeballs do we have, by the way?
-
> We scanned an Abra before, right?
>Yes.
> "Hm... Hey, look."
> Point to it.
>"Hm...? Oh!" Reisen takes out her pokedex, and you hear the entry for Abra play.
> How many pokeballs do we have, by the way?
>You have two.
>_
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> "Do you want to take it?"
> Look at our companion.
> "Or you'll let me do the honors?"
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> "Do you want to take it?"
> Look at our companion.
> "Or you'll let me do the honors?"
>"I think I'll take this one." Reisen takes out a ball, "Go, Orochi!"
>Reisen calls out her Snivy, which gets into a fighting position.
>"Weaken it with Vine Whip!"
>The snivy takes one step forward and the Abra immediately teleports away
>"...Or not..." Reisen frowns.
>_
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>"Yeah... i think you should take a more friendly approach, an attack will just scare it away..."
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>"Yeah... i think you should take a more friendly approach, an attack will just scare it away..."
>"But they tell you you should weaken them if you're going to catch them..." she sighs, "Let's just continue. I don't think it's going to come back."
>_
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>"That's also true, but if you befriend them, they won't put up a fight, or at least not as much as they would otherwise, that's how i caught Opal."
>Smile and follow her.
-
>"That's also true, but if you befriend them, they won't put up a fight, or at least not as much as they would otherwise, that's how i caught Opal."
>Smile and follow her.
>The two of you continue.
>You soon spot a girl standing at the side of the road, tossing a pokeball and catching it.
>_
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>Glance back to see if the Abra returned...
-
>Glance back to see if the Abra returned...
>You glance back.
>It has not.
>_
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>"So uh, which of those pokemons was your starter ?"
-
>"So uh, which of those pokemons was your starter ?"
>"Orochi was." says Reisen.
>The Snivy hisses in agreement.
>_
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>"Huh... that's really neat."
>Nod.
>"So... bunny pokemon huh ? I haven't seen any yet."
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>"Huh... that's really neat."
>Nod.
>"So... bunny pokemon huh ? I haven't seen any yet."
>"Y-Yeah... bunny pokemon... they said they were called, 'Buneary.' "
>"So... Are you two going to stand there all day?" the girl with the pokeball asks, "Because I've been training all morning and I'm looking forward to a battle. So, if you two aren't in a hurry, then I would have all the reason to challenge at least one of you... So, what will it be?"
>_
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//Guys, we're broke. We lose, we'd pretty much have to give the last of our money (or near it). Letting Reisen fight would let us see more of her combat, but it's also sorta like passing the bill to her if she loses...
And either way, she might want to fight the other one after her match...
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//The small amount of money we have to lose it's... disappointing... I'm up to take out this girl ourselves.
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//Probably gonna be out for a bit today, as it's my dad and sister's birthday...
//We could also weasel out and say we are in a hurry...
>Look over to Reisen.
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//Oh neat, hope you have a good time !
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//Have fun
>Look over to Reisen.
>Reisen is looking at you.
>_
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>Are our pokemon out?
-
> "Before any battle, let's sing birthday for Mini's family, shall we?"
> Look at our pokemon.
> "What do you say?"
-
>Are our pokemon out?
>Yes, as always.
> "Before any battle, let's sing birthday for Mini's family, shall we?"
>Everyone agrees and the song commences.
> Look at our pokemon.
> "What do you say?"
>There is general agreement from your pokemon, particularly Nero.
>Sora shrugs.
>_
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> Look at the bunny girl searching for bunny pokemons.
> "What do you say? Can I do this?"
-
> Look at the bunny girl searching for bunny pokemons.
> "What do you say? Can I do this?"
>"Go ahead." Reisen replies.
>Her snivy nods.
>_
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> "Okay."
> Look at the girl.
> "You have an opponent."
-
> "Okay."
> Look at the girl.
> "You have an opponent."
>"Alright." the girl nods, "This'll be a one on one single battle, got it?"
>_
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>"Yea."
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>"Yea."
>"Well then, let's get started!" she throws her pokeball, "GO! PSYDUCK!"
>The pokeball releases a yellow pokemon.
(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/5/53/054Psyduck.png/250px-054Psyduck.png)
>_
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> "... Y-You know... it looks... kinda derpy..."
> Scan time!
> Look at Nero.
> "Okay, little fellow, since you are the most motivated, let's go!"
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> "... Y-You know... it looks... kinda derpy..."
> Scan time!
>"I-I know..." the girl frowns
>"Psyduck, the Duck Pokemon. It is constantly wracked by a headache. When the headache turns intense, it begins using mysterious powers. However, it has no recollection of its powers, so it always looks befuddled and bewildered. "
>TYPE: WATER
> Look at Nero.
> "Okay, little fellow, since you are the most motivated, let's go!"
>Nero mews and gets into a fighting stance.
>_
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> "Ready?"
> Reassess Nero's moveset.
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> "Ready?"
> Reassess Nero's moveset.
>Actually, scan Nero again to actually learn what is his new move.
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> "Ready?"
> Reassess Nero's moveset.
>Actually, scan Nero again to actually learn what is his new move.
>You scan Nero.
>Nero knows the following moves:
>>Tackle
>>Leer
>>Charge
>>Spark
>You notice he hasn't learned just one move, but two.
>You check the descriptions of these new moves:
>Charge - ELECTRIC - Greatly boosts the power of the user's next electric type move, also increases the user's resistance to non-physical moves.
>Spark - ELECTRIC - An electrified tackle that has a chance to paralyze the target.
>_
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> "Woah..."
> Look at the girl.
> "Okay. Ready?"
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> "Woah..."
> Look at the girl.
> "Okay. Ready?"
>The girl nods, "Psyduck, use Scratch!"
>The duck pokemon starts quacking and flailing its arms as it runs towards Nero.
>_
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>How far is it from Nero?
-
>How far is it from Nero?
>Like 5 meters.
>_
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>"To the side Nero."
-
>"To the side Nero."
>Nero dodges to the side
>_
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> "Spark!"
-
> "Spark!"
>Nero gives the Psyduck an electrified tackle, it seems to hurt it a lot!
>"Back off and use Water Gun!" the girl commands.
>The Psyduck begins to limp away and put some distance between itself and your Shinx.
>_
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> "Do a Spark while you do a zig-zag!"
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> "Do a Spark while you do a zig-zag!"
>Nero dodges the incoming stream of water with a zigzag and strikes the Psyduck with another spark.
>The Psyduck is knocked out, and your opponent recalls her pokemon.
>_
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> "... That was awfully easy..."
> "Uhm... Good battle..."
> Scratch our hair.
> "Good job, Nero."
-
> "... That was awfully easy..."
> "Uhm... Good battle..."
> Scratch our hair.
> "Good job, Nero."
>Nero mews.
>"You did pretty good too..." the girl replies, "I lost, so... here's your prize money."
>She rummages through one of her pockets.
>_
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>Wait for her to give it to us.
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>Wait for her to give it to us.
>She holds out her arm and drops some coins into your hand.
>OBTAINED: (http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8c/Pok%C3%A9monDollar.png)128
>_
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> Raise the money Zelda-like.
> AAALELUYA!
> "I-I would never get used to this..."
> "Thanks."
> Look at everyone else.
> "Let's continue?"
> If there's an agreement, then continue our way to Oreburgh City.
-
>Before we leave: If we haven't fought water types yet...
>>"I don't think I've fought a water type yet. I'm glad it didn't go badly."
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> Raise the money Zelda-like.
> AAALELUYA!
>DA DA DA DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA~!
> "I-I would never get used to this..."
> "Thanks."
> Look at everyone else.
> "Let's continue?"
> If there's an agreement, then continue our way to Oreburgh City.
>"Yeah." says Reisen.
>All the pokemon nod.
>Before we leave: If we haven't fought water types yet...
>>"I don't think I've fought a water type yet. I'm glad it didn't go badly."
>"Well you did have the type advantage" says the girl.
>_
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>"I guess..."
-
> "I'd like to know about these "type advantages" more... Sounds handy..."
-
>"I guess..."
> "I'd like to know about these "type advantages" more... Sounds handy..."
>"It's really complex, but a lot of them are common sense, like grass beats water and water beats fire and fire beats grass. Electric beats water and flying, and ground is immune to and beats electric... Others are a bit more odd..."
>_
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>"Uh... That'll take getting used to..."
-
>"Uh... That'll take getting used to..."
>"You'll get it in time..."
>_
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>"So ground is immune to electric..."
>Continue on our path with Reisen.
-
>"So ground is immune to electric..."
>Continue on our path with Reisen.
>You leave while thinking about what you learned aloud.
>"Apparently." Reisen responds.
>_
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> Continue.
> "We should practice that sometime, to see what types are best against others."
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> Continue.
> "We should practice that sometime, to see what types are best against others."
>You keep going.
>"Sounds like a good idea." Reisen nods, before stopping.
>You see another Abra by the road.
>_
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> Stop.
> "... Maybe it's the same of before?"
-
> Stop.
> "... Maybe it's the same of before?"
>You stop
>"How would you be able to tell, though?"
>_
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> "I don't know... I have the feeling it's the same..."
> "Why don't you try it again?"
-
> "I don't know... I have the feeling it's the same..."
> "Why don't you try it again?"
>Reisen nods, and approaches it slowly.
>"Hey, I'm sorry abou-"
>The abra teleports away.
>_
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> Chuckle a bit.
> "... Maybe not."
-
> Chuckle a bit.
> "... Maybe not."
>Reisen frowns, "I'm not scary, am I?"
>_
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> Did the Abra at least glanced at Reisen?
> "I don't think so..."
-
> Did the Abra at least glanced at Reisen?
> "I don't think so..."
>It did not.
>Reisen sighs.
>_
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>Ponder grazing ourself with our sword to rid the confusion of why this Abra doesn't care for contact... and if that'll even work.
>"I wonder if it'll respond to Myon..."
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>Ponder grazing ourself with our sword to rid the confusion of why this Abra doesn't care for contact... and if that'll even work.
>"I wonder if it'll respond to Myon..."
>You wonder if you should cut yourself with your wakazashi. It wouldn't hurt much, but you bet you'd get a reaction out of Reisen and your pokemon...
>"I don't know... I doubt we'll find it again anyway..."
>_
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>Sigh.
>"That's not very positive thinking."
-
>Sigh.
>"That's not very positive thinking."
>"Sorry..."
>_
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> "L-Let's forget about the... pranker Abra and let's continue..."
> If Rice'en agrees, continue.
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> "L-Let's forget about the... pranker Abra and let's continue..."
> If Rice'en agrees, continue.
>Reisen agrees, and the two of you continue
>After a while, you all arrive outside of a cave in the side of a small mountain. A sign reading "Oreburgh Gate" is nearby.
>_
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> "... What kind of "gate" is this? This is more like a cave!"
> Examine surroundings.
-
>"Hey, if it does come around again, I wanna have a try..."
-
> "... What kind of "gate" is this? This is more like a cave!"
> Examine surroundings.
>"Maybe it's a tunnel?" Reisen suggests.
>You look around.
>The mountainside seems to extend forever in both directions, you don't think there's a quick way around it. You could probably fly over it with some effort though, since it's only a small mountain: a foothill, even.
>From what you can make out beyond said small mountain is a much larger mountain: The mountain you could see since the start of your journey, in fact.
>Behind you is the road, where the surrounding terrain gradually slopes down towards Jubilife. There is a small lake about halfway between where you are and the distant silhouette of the city. Dense forests flank the terrain a couple kilometers from the road.
>"Hey, if it does come around again, I wanna have a try..."
>"Um, okay..."
>_
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>"All right. We're going in."
>Take a couple of deep breaths, rotate shoulders, and shift from side to side.
>It's not like we're afraid of a dark cave, right?
>right?
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//Every time I think you've left the game you suddenly reappear, O4rfish lol
>"All right. We're going in."
>Take a couple of deep breaths, rotate shoulders, and shift from side to side.
>It's not like we're afraid of a dark cave, right?
>You mentally prepare yourself...
>right?
>How bad can it be?
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>Check our pokemon. How are they reacting to this?
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>Check our pokemon. How are they reacting to this?
>Nero seems ready.
>Sora and Opal are indifferent.
>Floe seems a little nervous.
>_
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>"Alright, here we go..."
>Proceed.
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>"Alright, here we go..."
>Proceed.
>The two of you enter with your pokemon...
>(BGM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx7n-IUu7YY))
>It seems that Reisen was right, it is indeed more of a tunnel than a cave, you immediately see a light at the end of the cave.
>However within a minute of walking in, you both begin to hear the flapping of many, many wings...
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>"Huh?"
>Ready ourself.
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>"Huh?"
>Ready ourself.
>You ready yourself.
>"It sounds like it's coming from-" Reisen starts to turn around before a huge swarm of Zubat begins to fly overhead.
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>Get down and keep an eye on them.
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>Get down and keep an eye on them.
>You duck.
>The Zubat horde seems to fly up and start roosting on the cave ceiling, many begin flying randomly, though.
>You hear the entry for Zubat play on Reisen's pokedex.
>_
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>"These things are really annoying... The noises they make really do a number on your pokemon. Guys, return for now."
>Have our pokemon return.
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>"These things are really annoying... The noises they make really do a number on your pokemon. Guys, return for now."
>Have our pokemon return.
>You return all your pokemon.
>"Good to know... Orochi, return!" Reisen recalls her snivy.
>_
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>"Should we try to continue, or deal with them?"
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>"Should we try to continue, or deal with them?"
>"I mean, they seem to be leaving us along for now..."
>_
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>Nod and continue on.
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>Nod and continue on.
>You keep going.
>A few minutes later, you step on a large rock in the darkness.
>To your surprise, it starts moving.
>_
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>"Ack! Something moved!"
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>"Ack! Something moved!"
>Reisen turns around as the rock seems to levitate off the ground, causing you to fall backwards.
>The two of you find yourself face to face with a rather peculiar looking pokemon...
(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/9/98/074Geodude.png/250px-074Geodude.png)
>It gives you an irritated look.
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>Draw Roukanken.
>"I apologize for stepping on you."
>With other hand, scan pokemon.
(This covers all the bases, but could be sending mixed messages)
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>Draw Roukanken.
>"I apologize for stepping on you."
>With other hand, scan pokemon.
>You draw your sword and scan.
>"Geodude, the Rock Pokemon. People often step or trip on them, mistaking them for boulders. They are common in caves and mountainous regions. They swing their fists around when angered."
>TYPE: ROCK/GROUND
>The Geodude grumbles when you apologize, before laying down again.
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>Make sure to be more careful where we step next time...
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>Make sure to be more careful where we step next time...
>You leave the Geodude be, and start watching where you step...
>_
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> Don't think that this cave is a pokemon itself... and that we are inside him... Because we just saw a rock that is a pok?mon!
//Also, Geodude is Rock/Ground, not just Rock.
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> Don't think that this cave is a pokemon itself... and that we are inside him... Because we just saw a rock that is a pok?mon!
//Also, Geodude is Rock/Ground, not just Rock.
//I know, I just made that error because I was rushing to get the post in before work started. Sorry for my act of stupidity, it is fixed now. WHY DON'T WE HAVE A SWEATDROP EMOTICON!?
>You try not to think about it...
>_
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WHY DON'T WE HAVE A SWEATDROP EMOTICON!?
//'Cause it's too mainstream.
> Continue.
> How's Rice'en and our pokemon?
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//'Cause it's too mainstream.
> Continue.
> How's Rice'en and our pokemon?
>You continue. You think you're only a few minutes from the end of the tunnel.
>Reisen seems to be doing fine, though she seems to be glancing back at the Geodude.
>Your pokemon are in their balls.
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>"We should sorta be watching our step more so we don't bother any more of them, Reisen."
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>"We should sorta be watching our step more so we don't bother any more of them, Reisen."
>"Y-Yeah..."
>_
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>Onward! Carefully ...
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>Onward! Carefully ...
>You advance with caution. Eventually getting out of the tunnel.
>You arrive in a new city that seems to be within a valley. Large towers can be seen extending from the heart of the city, releasing what appears to be smoke or steam into the sky. There is also an occasional vent in the ground as well.
>Down the street in front of you, you can see a Poke Mart off to the left, you don't see any sign of a Pokemon Center yet.
>(BGM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um4zricYE1c))
>_
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>"These places sure are huge..."
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>"These places sure are huge..."
>"Yeah..."
>_
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>"Where should we check out first?"
>Ponder asking Reisen how to get money efficiently in here without starting a whole new life...
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>"Where should we check out first?"
>"I think we should track down the local Pokemon Center," Reisen replies, "We might need it if things go south when we investigate that whole mine thing..."
>Ponder asking Reisen how to get money efficiently in here without starting a whole new life...
>You wonder if Reisen has any ideas different than yours.
>_
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>Nod and head onwards.
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>Nod and head onwards.
>You head onwards, past the Poke-Mart, where the road makes a 90 degree turn.
>After walking a while, you soon spot the Pokemon Center off to the left. To your right, there is a large building with an orange roof.
>_
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>"Ah."
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>"Ah."
>"There it is."
>_
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>Head for it, examining the orange building along the way but being careful not to bump into anyone, of course.
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>Head for it, examining the orange building along the way but being careful not to bump into anyone, of course.
>You can't really see much more of the orange building from here, you seem to be viewing it from the side. You'd have to walk in the opposite direction of the Pokemon Center to get a good look.
>The two of you reach the front of the Pokemon Center, behind it, a little down the road, is another large building.
>Across from it is a road leading to some kind of commotion. You think it's what you saw on the news broadcast.
>_
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>Head in and look around.
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>Head in and look around.
>You head into the Pokemon Center.
>The nurse is waiting at the counter like always, several people seem to be gathered, they seem to be talking about the mine. Others are staring at your phantom half and Reisen's ears.
>_
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>Do any of our pokemon need healing?
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>Do any of our pokemon need healing?
>The only one that participated in battle was Nero, but considering it was a curb-stomp battle, he shouldn't need healing.
>He might be a little tired, though. You're unsure.
>_
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>"Well, the center is in service, so we shouldn't have to worry about needing to backtrack too far."
>Start to head out.
>"What do you suggest next?"
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>"Well, the center is in service, so we shouldn't have to worry about needing to backtrack too far."
>Start to head out.
>"What do you suggest next?"
>"Didn't you want to investigate that mine crisis?" Reisen asks.
>_
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>"Yea. What if the plan fails though?"
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>"Yea. What if the plan fails though?"
>"I guess we could resort to danmaku if we had to... I could probably use my ability to give us a window to escape too if things go south..."
>_
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>Nod.
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>Nod.
>You nod.
>The two of you exit the Pokemon Center.
>_
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>"Now where was it..."
>Recall where we heard of the mines being, if we ever heard.
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>"Now where was it..."
>Recall where we heard of the mines being, if we ever heard.
>You actually think it's straight ahead, judging by the signs of commotion.
>_
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>Observe it.
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>Observe it.
>You get closer, descending some stairs, and observe.
>Several men and women in blue uniforms are surrounding a large tunnel entrance. A few pokemon are floating next to some of them.
(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/6/6c/081Magnemite.png/250px-081Magnemite.png)
>By the entrance, there are a few goons dressed in weird outfits, with their hair dyed cyan and sporting awful bowl cuts. Several pokemon are near them:
(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/c/c1/436Bronzor.png/250px-436Bronzor.png)(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/5/53/228Houndour.png/250px-228Houndour.png)(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/0/0c/042Golbat.png/250px-042Golbat.png)
>The goons and their pokemon seem to have a very heavy defense of the entrance. You doubt breaking through would be easy...
>You also notice one of the blue uniformed men off to the side, he seems to be talking with a purple haired woman who is flashing a badge of some kind. Next to her is Looker.
>_
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> "OH GOD! MEMORIES OF THAT ZUBAT! NOOO!!!
//Sorry for not being active in this lately. Need to catch up a bit :P
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>How quick can we move?
>How quickly can Myon move?
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> "OH GOD! MEMORIES OF THAT ZUBAT! NOOO!!!
//Sorry for not being active in this lately. Need to catch up a bit :P
// 's fine.
>You faint in terror...
>How quick can we move?
>How quickly can Myon move?
>You can fly quite quickly, and you have quick reflexes in sword combat.
>Myon's top speed is the same as your top air speed, since it can catch up to you.
>_
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>You can fly quite quickly, and you have quick reflexes in sword combat.
>Myon's top speed is the same as your top air speed, since it can catch up to you.
> What kind of drugs we use? That speed of ours can even make us hit a bullet accidentally and make us PICHUUUN~.
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> What kind of drugs we use? That speed of ours can even make us hit a bullet accidentally and make us PICHUUUN~.
>A metric ton of crack and crystal meth
>It should be noted that moving at your top speed in the air is like sprinting, as in you can only keep it up for a short while before you get tired. However, even when you're not flying at top speed, you still fly faster than the average Gensokyan.
>_
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//Drat. Well, there goes my plan to have Myon dash past. We're quite too slow.
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//Drat. Well, there goes my plan to have Myon dash past. We're quite too slow.
//Say that to the Youmu of IN that makes me die with her complex of Speedy Gonzalez :V
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//Say that to the Youmu of IN that makes me die with her complex of Speedy Gonzalez :V
//Initially why I thought of the plan. Darn plot armor weakening us...
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//Initially why I thought of the plan. Darn plot armor weakening us...
//Say that to the Youmu of IN that makes me die with her complex of Speedy Gonzalez :V
//Wait... Does she actually move fast in IN? (Never played IN)
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//Wait... Does she actually move fast in IN? (Never played IN)
//She's a rocket at that. I can't even graze properly with her, because one small touch of the arrow keys still send her to the other side of the screen... At least Yuyuko is there to save the day :V... Yet still they are my favorite team of the game ❤.
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//She's a rocket at that. I can't even graze properly with her, because one small touch of the arrow keys still send her to the other side of the screen... At least Yuyuko is there to save the day :V... Yet still they are my favorite team of the game ❤.
//Yea. Youmu's normal speed in the games has usually been among the highest. Not near Aya of course, but still.
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>How dangerous does this group look to a sword-ghost and gun-bunny?
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>How dangerous does this group look to a sword-ghost and gun-bunny?
>They definitely outnumber both you and your Pokemon. However, you two might have the advantage of danmaku, which they likely never encountered.
>You also don't think they can do much on their own. Their pokemon, on the other hand, you're unsure about.
>_
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>Watch them for a bit.
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>Watch them for a bit.
>the goons do nothing. They seem to be waiting for the people in the blue suits to make a move.
>Looker and that woman seem to be in a deeper conversation with the uniformed man now.
>_
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>Check
raisin freshness eagerness of companion to intervene.
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>Check raisin freshness eagerness of companion to intervene.
>Reisen looks to you as you look at her.
>"The entrance seems heavily guarded..." she remarks, "Plus there's all these people around to see us if we try to go in that way... Even with danmaku and our pokemon on our side, I doubt a frontal assault would be the best approach. What do you think?"
>_
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>Ponder... We're probably not knowledgeable and skilled enough to take on a lot of pokemon at once. And our pokemon aren't too strong either yet... But Reimu and Cirno already have their first badges... We've got to step things up!
>"I could possibly create a sort of diversion with Myon..."
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>Ponder... We're probably not knowledgeable and skilled enough to take on a lot of pokemon at once. And our pokemon aren't too strong either yet... But Reimu and Cirno already have their first badges... We've got to step things up!
>"I could possibly create a sort of diversion with Myon..."
>You remember that you do have a lot of work to do to pull ahead of Reimu and Cirno... Perhaps taking on these pokemon would be beneficial... of course, you probably shouldn't take on a mob that large and powerful looking.
>"My powers could create one too..."
>You notice some of the men in blue uniforms begin to notice you.
>_
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>"Damn!"
>Draw our sword!
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>Instead, just get a hold on our sword in preparation. We're not that close to be in conflict yet...
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>"Damn!"
>Draw our sword!
>Instead, just get a hold on our sword in preparation. We're not that close to be in conflict yet...
>You decide to not take the extreme option and instead put a hand on Roukanken's hilt in preparation.
>one of the men approaches the two of you, one of the small, grey, metallic looking pokemon follows him.
>"Excuse me," he says, "Are you two lost?"
>_
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> "We have heard of the incident occurring here..."
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> "We have heard of the incident occurring here..."
>"Yes, I'm pretty sure it's all over the media." says the man, "But it's dangerous here. Civilians are advised to stay away while we handle things."
>_
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> "Isn't any way where we can offer our help?"
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> "Isn't any way where we can offer our help?"
>"Just stay back and out of our way... The last time someone offered their help, they didn't return, in fact, we think he's being held hostage along with a few of our men in one of the deeper tunnels. Besides, we wouldn't want you getting caught in the crossfire once we break through their defenses..."
>_
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>"Huh ? Could you describe that last person that volunteered to help please ?"
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>"Huh ? Could you describe that last person that volunteered to help please ?"
>"He was the local gym leader, hard to miss to be honest. He also oversees all operations of the mine. Physically, he has reddish-brown eyes and hair, cordovan, I think that's the proper color... and usually wears a red hardhat and a grey work uniform."
>_
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>"Do you know why this is happening?"
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>"Do you know why this is happening?"
>"We think it might have something to do with the ruins that were recently discovered while they were digging a new branch of the mine. But we haven't ruled out attempts to use the mine for their own gain or amassing fossils..."
>_
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> "Fossils..."
> Do we know what is that?
> Glance at where Looker is.
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//So, should we try what we can to interfere?
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//Yes, lets save the day.
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> "Fossils..."
> Do we know what is that?
>You don't think so...
>"Yeah, the remains of ancient pokemon preserved in rock. Modern technology can revive them, so criminals will sometimes sell fossils and fossil pokemon due to how difficult they are to come by, even though most trainers would insist on digging up a fossil on their own, and most revival services being free..."
> Glance at where Looker is.
>Looker, the man, and the purple haired woman are moving over to a table by some kind of metallic cart.
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//Maybe distractions ? We can't go for an head-on assault.
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//I'm going to first address Looker about this matter. Who knows? Maybe he can do something.
> Where are they heading? To our direction or away?
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//I'm going to first address Looker about this matter. Who knows? Maybe he can do something.
> Where are they heading? To our direction or away?
>Away from you, but still close enough to walk to.
>None of them seem to have noticed you.
>_
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> "May I have a word with Mr. Looker, sir?"
> How is Myon and her possible watchers?
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> "May I have a word with Mr. Looker, sir?"
>"Mr. Looker...?" he turns to look where you're looking, "Oh, you mean the international police agent. Yeah, sure, if he's not busy."
> How is Myon and her possible watchers?
>Myon is fine, though she is drawing a few gazes, namely from the man's pokemon and a few others.
>_
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> Look at Reisen.
> "Wait for me, okay?"
> Walk to the direction where Looker is.
> "Good day."
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> Look at Reisen.
> "Wait for me, okay?"
>Reisen nods.
> Walk to the direction where Looker is.
> "Good day."
>You approach Looker with Myon.
>"Huh!?" Looker eyes you, "Oh, it's you! What was you name again...? Myon, wasn't it, yes?"
>"You know this girl?" the purple haired woman asks.
>"I am acquainted with her, Chief. We met briefly in Jubilife City. She was astute enough to see right through my cover!"
>"Really?" the woman studies you, "Hmm..."
>_
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>Examine the woman in return unless her generic-ness prevents further examination.
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>Examine the woman in return unless her generic-ness prevents further examination.
>She appears younger than Looker, and is wearing a black suit, and has purple hair tied back in a waist-length ponytail.
>_
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> Cross of arms seriously.
> "So... I heard what has been happening here..."
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> Cross of arms seriously.
> "So... I heard what has been happening here..."
>"Yes, so have we." the woman replies.
>_
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> "By any means... how possible might be for me, and my friend, to help?"
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> "By any means... how possible might be for me, and my friend, to help?"
>"Absolutely not." the other man says, "We already had assistance from a civilian and it's very likely he's a hostage now. We can't risk-"
>"Actually," the woman interrupts, "Perhaps there is a way for them to help, but it would depend on how strong they are..." she looks at you, "How confident are you in your abilities as a pokemon trainer?"
>_
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> "... J-Just a second, okay?"
> Quickly return with Reisen and lead her a bit away from them.
> "I think I found a way."
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> "... J-Just a second, okay?"
> Quickly return with Reisen and lead her a bit away from them.
> "I think I found a way."
>"O-Oh... alright..."
>You quickly return to Reisen and take her off to the side.
>"Oh?" she asks, "What is it?"
>_
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> "The woman told me that we can help, but it depends on how strong we are..."
> Sigh.
> "... So? What do you think about it?"
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> "The woman told me that we can help, but it depends on how strong we are..."
> Sigh.
> "... So? What do you think about it?"
>"I think we could give it a try... I mean we could always resort to danmaku if our pokemon fall..."
>_
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> "So I say that we are pretty confident about our skills at this?"
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> "So I say that we are pretty confident about our skills at this?"
>Reisen nods.
>_
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> "Oke."
> Return.
> "... We are. My friend and I are ready to face whatever it comes."
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> "Oke."
> Return.
> "... We are. My friend and I are ready to face whatever it comes."
>You return.
>"Alright." the woman nods, "You should bring your friend over here then, unless you want to repeat the plan to her."
>"You can't be serious..." the blue uniformed man frowns, "Do you realize that-"
>"She is the head of a division within the International Police," Looker interrupts, "She is also a powerful trainer. She knows what she is doing."
>"I still don't like this one bit..."
>_
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> "... Since when I'm part of the police, Looker? Geez..."
> "Thank you."
> Beckon Reisen.
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> "... Since when I'm part of the police, Looker? Geez..."
>You actually think he was referring to the purple haired woman, not you. It would be very silly to think otherwise.
> "Thank you."
> Beckon Reisen.
>You beckon Reisen over.
>"Alright." says the woman, "We should at least introduce ourselves if we're going to be working together. My name is Anabel, I am Mr. Looker's superior and head of a division within the International Police. And you are?"
>"Reisen." Reisen replies.
>Anabel looks to you.
>_
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//Silly Tashi! I bet everyone wants to punch that stupid freak :V
> "... Myon."
> Look at Reisen.
> "Right, Reisen?"
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//Silly Tashi! I bet everyone wants to punch that stupid freak :V
> "... Myon."
> Look at Reisen.
> "Right, Reisen?"
>"Er... Yes..." Reisen answers.
>"It is a pleasure to meet you, Reisen and Myon." Anabel smiles, "Anyway, on to the plan: We know for a fact that the main entrance to the mine is heavily guarded, as well as the conveyor belt system, which the gym leader and your men tried to use before you lost contact, isn't that correct?"
>"Yes." the uniformed man nods.
>"Alright. Now, judging from this map of the mine system..." she indicates a map on the table, "there appears to be a large air vent directly over this junction in the middle of the mine. Have you tried sending a team down that way?"
>"We considered it, but the vent is a straight vertical drop. With the equipment we have to use to get a reasonable sized force down there, as well as the time it would take, they'd hear us long before we reached the bottom."
>"I see... So the conveyors are the only other way in?"
>"Yes."
>"Hmm... Describe to me exactly what their defense consists of."
>"They're primarily using a combination of bronzor, houndour, and golbat. Half of the bronzor wait in reserve while the other half uses Protect to deflect any attack we throw at them, the bronzor then switch while the houndour and golbat cover them. Furthermore, if we manage to knock out some of them, more grunts will show up and call out their own pokemon to compensate and give their peers time to heal their pokemon."
>"And were you attacking the defenders when you sent your team in?"
>"We were not. We waited for nightfall, where we expected some of them to be asleep. We didn't think a frontal attack was necessary."
>"Hmm..."
>"So what are you thinking, Chief?" Looker asks.
>"From what he told me, I have a hunch that if we can hit the defenders with a large enough assault, it would force them to pull more guards from their posts," Anabel sage nods, "hopefully leaving the conveyors unguarded and allowing us to send someone down there to both rescue the hostages and hit them from behind, where they'll least expect it. Their behavior also seems to be intended to buy time, rather than outright hold the mine..."
>_
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>"What weapons do they have? How useful would that vent be if you could go through quietly?"
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>"What weapons do they have? How useful would that vent be if you could go through quietly?"
>"Only their pokemon." the uniformed man replies, "and the vent would probably either lead right behind them, or right in the middle of them, depending on how they're spread through the mine."
>_
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>Wonder why we don't just slash them all to pieces with our blades.
>"What type of pokemon could they have?"
>Oh wait, that's right, we need to train for the gyms. Man, this world is weird.
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//The Vent's definitely something set up for us air dwellers. We could help in that way, just not describing how we'd be able to in detail.
>Silently wish that we could just go from the vent slashing.
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>Wonder why we don't just slash them all to pieces with our blades.
>"What type of pokemon could they have?"
>Oh wait, that's right, we need to train for the gyms. Man, this world is weird.
//The Vent's definitely something set up for us air dwellers. We could help in that way, just not describing how we'd be able to in detail.
>Silently wish that we could just go from the vent slashing.
>You wish you could go in swords-blazing, but you wouldn't want to break this world's rules right off the bat... This world is so strange...
>"Well, we've seen Golbat, Bronzor, and Houndour, so it would be safe to assume that they also have access to their evolutionary families. Since this group seems to emulate Team Galactic before the reform, we could also expect the Stunky, Murkrow, and Glameow lines as well."
>_
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//Guys, I wanna see if we could try something long term with Myon. Feedback on whether you're for or against it would be appreciated. It'd be treating Myon like our own special pokemon.
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//Like, sending Myon into a battle and pretending that she's a pokemon? That's kind of cheating, and we could get pretty hurt if something bad happened.
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//Was more thinking of using Myon to fight those guys if we infiltrated. Ah well.
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//I think we can get something if we use Myon... but I'm not sure...
> "But... if they get what they want, how are they going to get out? This is the only entrance, right?"
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//I think we can get something if we use Myon... but I'm not sure...
> "But... if they get what they want, how are they going to get out? This is the only entrance, right?"
>"They'll probably use the hostages as bargaining chips." says the man, "We haven't ruled out the vents as possible escape routes either."
>_
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> Look at Rice'en.
> "What do you think about this?"
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> Look at Rice'en.
> "What do you think about this?"
>"I think the diversion plan is pretty solid." Reisen replies, "The vent sounds like an option too, if we could get down there quickly and quietly..."
>"Unfortunately, that's not an option..." the man frowns.
>_
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> Lead Reisen a bit away from them.
> "... If the problem with the vent is making noise while descending... why not fly down?"
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> Lead Reisen a bit away from them.
> "... If the problem with the vent is making noise while descending... why not fly down?"
>You take Reisen aside.
>"Well, that's what I was thinking..." she whispers back, "Though we'll need access to the vent in question, and to convince them to let us use it, unless we ditch them and go there on our own..."
>_
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> "Let's try the safe way and ask for permission..."
> Pause.
> "... N-Now that I think about it... I hope they don't think I am someone of those people infiltrated within their forces... You know... because..."
> Point at our hair.
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> "Let's try the safe way and ask for permission..."
> Pause.
> "... N-Now that I think about it... I hope they don't think I am someone of those people infiltrated within their forces... You know... because..."
> Point at our hair.
>Reisen laughs.
>"Oh, come on, Youmu. Your hair isn't as nearly as bad as theirs from what I've seen."
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> "... Really?"
> Try to cheer up, but let our expression fall again.
> "B-But the concept is the same... ... We have... bowls..."
> "If someone really say I'm one of them just because of this... ... Ugh..."
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> "... Really?"
> Try to cheer up, but let our expression fall again.
> "B-But the concept is the same... ... We have... bowls..."
>You try and fail to cheer up.
>"So? It's not like you have the same hair color. Besides, the style looks nice on you, unlike them..."
> "If someone really say I'm one of them just because of this... ... Ugh..."
>You really hope this doesn't happen.
>_
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> Sigh.
> "Thanks. If you say so..."
> Shake the thoughts off our head and return.
> "So... It might be possible for us to go through the vents?"
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> Sigh.
> "Thanks. If you say so..."
> Shake the thoughts off our head and return.
> "So... It might be possible for us to go through the vents?"
>"Yeah, provided we either ditch the law enforcement and go there ourselves, or if we somehow convince them to let us use it without any witnesses... Because I don't think flying people are the norm here..."
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> "W-Well... Reisen and I are volunteers to go!"
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//Whelp, totally missed the fact that you said return :sweatdrop:
//easy fix:
> "W-Well... Reisen and I are volunteers to go!"
>You return first, then speak.
>"Oh?" Anabel replies, "You're going to take part in the strike team then?"
>"I still think it's too risky..." the man frowns.
>"They look like they can handle themselves..." says Looker.
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> "Actually, to more efficiency on our side... We'd like to infiltrate both of us alone."
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> "Actually, to more efficiency on our side... We'd like to infiltrate both of us alone."
>"No. It's too risky." the man turns to Anabel, "You aren't going to allow this, are you?"
>"It would honestly depend on how strong they are..." says Anabel.
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> "I could ensure you, miss, that we can handle this."
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> "I could ensure you, miss, that we can handle this."
>"Are you absolutely sure?" she asks, "If you go in alone and get captured, it might be a while before we can extract you. Do you understand?"
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> "That won't happen."
> Nod seriously.
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> "That won't happen."
> Nod seriously.
>"Suit yourself." says Anabel, giving you a serious look, "But if you're lying, remember that the only people you're hurting is yourselves... That being said, are we ready to begin?"
>"Yes, I do believe so." the man nods.
>"Everyone remember their roles?"
>"Yes, you will lead the distraction, while I send some of my men down the conveyors."
>"And I will infiltrate on my own." says Looker, before looking at you, "Since you're doing the same, I suppose we should meet up once we're inside."
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> "The two of us have any priority? Do we take the hostages or take down this people? Or whatever it comes first?"
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> "The two of us have any priority? Do we take the hostages or take down this people? Or whatever it comes first?"
>"Personally, I'd focus on the hostages first. They could help us retake the mine from the inside." says Anabel, "You should leave apprehending the ringleader of this operation to us. Though, if you're alone, we can't really stop you from trying..."
>_
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> Nod.
> "We are ready for anything that can happen."
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> Nod.
> "We are ready for anything that can happen."
>"Alright." Anabel nods, "Are you ready to begin?"
>_
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>Look at Reisen.
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>Look at Reisen.
>You look at Reisen, who looks to you and nods.
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> All right chums, time's up, let's do this!
> Head to the mine in a suicidal way.
> "YOUMUUUUU KONPAKUUUU!"
> "We are ready, miss."
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> All right chums, time's up, let's do this!
> Head to the mine in a suicidal way.
> "YOUMUUUUU KONPAKUUUU!"
>You manage to get everybody killed. Somehow.
> "We are ready, miss."
>Anabel nods, before taking out a pokeball, though this one has yellow and black instead of red.
>"I'll start the attack then. I assume you'll make your way in shortly."
>"I'll get the insertion team ready." says the man.
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> "At least I have chicken."
> Chum.
> "Are you sure you are ready, Reisen?"
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> "At least I have chicken."
> Chum.
>Chum is fum
> "Are you sure you are ready, Reisen?"
>"Yes." Reisen nods.
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> Nod and look ahead.
> "Let's go."
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> Nod and look ahead.
> "Let's go."
>"Alright. Best of luck to you then." Anabel replies, before casually walking towards the mine entrance.
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> Look around to see where the vent is.
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> Look around to see where the vent is.
>Using what you remember from the map, you eventually find a large vent in the ground a good distance away.
>The vent is covered, but it definitely looks like the two of you could remove it... or you could just slash it with Roukanken...
>You hear sounds of battle erupting from where you once were.
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> "DON'T FORGET ABOUT MEEE!"
> Prepare Roukanken.
> "YOUMUUU KONPAKUUU!!!"
> Slash everything, save everybody and obtain gym badge without even bothering to use pokemon.
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> "DON'T FORGET ABOUT MEEE!"
> Prepare Roukanken.
> "YOUMUUU KONPAKUUU!!!"
> Slash everything, save everybody and obtain gym badge without even bothering to use pokemon.
>You somehow manage to get everyone killed in your attempt. Again
>Next part is preparing, please wait warmly.
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