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And now Felix was back in angry Yamper mode. Or would it be angry Furfrou mode since he is from Kalos. Of course Ferris knew that he shouldn't put gasoline on a fire, but this schtick with Felix after he apologized to the gremlin was starting to get old fast. "I don't see why you need to lash out. All I'm saying is that there is so little planning we can do when we're just at the starting line and honestly, we really don't need to. We have the rare opportunity that no one else in our time has to just walk in any direction where we feel like it and make historical and scientific discoveries. Landmarks and goals will just come naturally as we explore so there really is no point in getting so hung up on the details right now."

In the middle of the discussion, they were interrupted by an elderly man pulling along cart loaded with boxes and other supplies courtesy of the Exploration Office. He then handed their group a black box and then a couple of walkie talkie looking things. For someone even like Ferris this was new to him; a box that could generate revives and a radio/tracker for air-dropping supplies. Something like this would have amazing for his own expeditions around the globe. So this was the power of government funding.

Now with their gifts in tow, the group was back to discussing what they should do. The side-eye that Felix threw at Ferris did not go un-noticed, but he was indifferent to the Yamper's pettiness. It would take more than a mean look to rile him him. However, there was actually a pang of worry when Felix suggested going to the other islands. "It would be better to hold off on going to the smaller islands for now,"said Ferris. He was not trying to be a contrarian to get on Felix's nerves though just him breathing seemed to do that alone and he certainly wasn't doing this out of fear of his own safety. "As I see it, it's too risky to cross to the smaller islands as we are even with a supply drop. I'd be fine if it were just me, but we have two very inexperienced trainers and I'm worried that they'll hurt themselves when we would be even more isolated.

"We should explore more of the mainland first. The Northern Coast is a good starting point so let's go with that. If we're lucky we could start setting up a base-camp today." It wasn't that Ferris lacked any faith in Arlo and Botan. Okay, maybe a little, but it was mainly out of concern for their well being and their growth as trainers. It was one thing to start their journey in a developed region, but it was entirely different matter when it was an uncharted island. Any mistake they made on the island was magnified.

Lewis Carroll

Riverside Workshop, Southern Moor

@ManyThings


As an author Caster, Lewis did the one thing that he knew he could do; he wrote. What he spent the entire doing was enchanting the objects that Master had requested from him and when that job was complete, he went to fortify his Workshop. Well, it could hardly be called a Workshop and more like a Study. It was hardly that impressive in comparison to what the other Caster class servants could produce, but he wasn't a magus, not one in life at least. Unlike him, Master was outside using the magecraft that she honed throughout her life. It was sort of messed up how he could just be summoned with these abilities that many magi could only dream about when he could not perform a lick a of magic in his life.

Not like he was complaining though. The sun has set and that meant war had just begun. Anyone could show up at their doorstep, but they would have a hell of a surprise to meet.

Through the mental connection that he and his master had, he heard her speak to her in her ever polite manner. Thank you for your praise I shall be there in a moment. He faded into golden shimmer of light from his study and apparated in front of her in only a moment after she requested his presence.

It seemed like she was starting to be a bit more open about what she is aiming for, but of course, it wasn't going to be just about her. Just as he inquired about her goals for the war, it was bound to happen that she was going to ask what his own motives are. Not that he could blame her; she needed to know if his wish for the Grail did not interfere with her own.

"I don't know. What does a dead man wish for?" Caster mused over such a question. "World peace? Personal happiness?"


@PlatinumSkink





Wait... he won? He actually won.

Basil just stood there, processing the fact that the battle just won by just a thread, no pun intended. If Cecil was knocked out, he doubted that the rest of his party would've been able to clutch out a win. It was just by luck that they managed to pull a victory out of that. Still, his Pokemon fought hard and deserved all the praise.

Cecil was returned to her ball while Lorette walked over to him. "It wasn't just me. I only won because of my Pokemon. They're the ones who made it possible." There was no way he could take all the credit in good conscience; his Pokemon worked so hard for that win with so very little training. Heck, it was pretty unfair of him to put them in a battle like this when he only became a trainer yesterday. Still, it was something to be proud of to win a gym battle so early in his career as a trainer, but then again, he wasn't just some dumb little Joey running in guns blazing with his Ratata.

He held his hand out and received the Shrine Badge followed by the TM for U-Turn. Now that he had the badge in his hands, it was starting to feel real. He really was a trainer after all. "And I won't stop until I reach the top." Basil said determinedly, perhaps a bit too serious considering he was on his knees yesterday pleading to a legendary Pokemon to not erase his existence.

But there were more pressing matters to attend to. "I have a lot I want to ask, but it can wait for a moment. Do you have a healing kiosk I could borrow?" It wouldn't be surprising if she did have one being a gym leader and all. One would expect the league to at least provide the tools necessary to keep their gym leaders at tip-top shape. If she did have one, they could probably walk and talk, but if not then he'd have to go to the Pokemon Center.
Well it looked like Ferris had returned to Isla's good graces with being able to track Pokemon though he did not expect her to quite literally swoon at the prospect of studying Pokemon even closer.

Anyway!

Felix finally spoke more than ten words. Well, he wasn't wrong that they should look for a landmark though he was skipping a few steps. "It's not that I don't understand your sentiment, but if we're gonna find a landmark then we actually need to look around for one. We don't exactly have a complete map to help us pick a spot." Actually, Felix needed to slow his roll there. How in the world could he expect anyone to think of an actual plan when they had very little to work with? They just got on the island.

Ferris cocked his brow and said, "A goal? It's a bit early to get bogged down in the details don't you think? Focus on only goals and you'll miss out on the rest of the world." While he appreciated the spirit, it wasn't exactly in the right place.

"Besides, we already have a goal; explore the island and record our findings. So let's just go with Botan's idea and head off in whatever direction the other groups don't go in. The rest comes later." It was as simple as that. When they find something of note then they could start making actual plans.

"Botan and Arlo need a masterclass on catching Pokemon anyway. I could use some more myself since I didn't bring my actual team."
Lewis Carroll

Riverside Workshop, Southern Moor

@ManyThings


"It's simply a logical deduction." The length of the stride of her step, the length of each corridor, arranging to have tea for both Servant and Master, the exact kind of tea she would require to improve her mood, and even what he was anticipating to be the topic of her meeting with him was predicted after analyzing her. Yes, he had some powerful skills that offered some benefit to his summoner and yet, even he thought that she could have summoned someone who could have offered more combat ability, someone with far more history than what he could offer.

It was no question that he was the most likely candidate of being the youngest Servant taking part of the war, but he was most definitely the weakest. Lewis was able to admit that in a fight he stood no chance of winning so his Master must fight in his stead, something that weighed on his mind heavily. If she were to die, it would be because of his incompetence and yet, she was placing all of her faith on him. "In a roundabout way you were. Rather, you were praising the enemy, but I understood the intent." Caster chuckled and returned a smile although a bit more comforting and self-assured when compared to her feeble attempt."You are correct. It is only as strong as the amount of time and mana I put into it. Of course, I plan on making your weapons the strongest they can be if you are going to be fighting in my stead."

Of course, she was going to need to prepare her part of the war as well so of course she would not be able to watch over him, but he was certain that even without her input she was going to make him work like hell. He would not have been needed to be told anyway as it is his duty as a servant to help her win the war and more importantly, get her out of there alive. "I have expected that, which is why I am glad that we get to speak to each other in peace before the chaos erupts. That will be a luxury soon." He added grimly.

There was a brief moment of pause on his part, ruminating on the thought that this young woman was putting her head in the mouth of the lion. "If you were lacking in resolve, I would have told you to walk away from this, but it still needs to be said. You are young, intelligent, talented, and beautiful, Master. You could live a long, happy life free of this conflict, but you decided to risk it all for a glorified monkey's paw though I suppose it isn't the Grail that you truly seek." The author sighed and shook his head. "I only wonder if it is what you truly want or if you are living for the sake of everyone else."

It didn't matter anymore what her reasons were; what's done was done and now they were in the thick of it now. "Either way, I choose to support you. If you believe in me then I shall believe in you." He placed his tea cup down on its plate and stood up, walking over to the shelve of blank paged books supplied by Fiore. "You can begin to send the items to my study. I will begin immediately."
Lewis Carroll

Riverside Workshop, Southern Moor

@ManyThings


"Thank you Goro." He said when the Homunculus placed down a tray holding a rather modest tea set, a plate holding scones, and a jar of cherry jam that Caster requested him to bring to his Study. The Study itself was furnished with Victorian styled furniture that, while not authentic, were quite comfortable enough to make himself at home. The bookshelves he requested were filled to the brim with books contemporary with today's society of all genres and origins, even some manga were shelved in there somewhere. There were also many papers discussing modern mathematical theorem and the sciences of today. Really, the most expensive object in the room was the tea itself, the highest quality that he was allowed to procure without it breaking the bank.

Lewis looked up at Goro who was still standing there waiting for his next order. "You may leave now. I'll call for you when I need your services." Working with Homunculi was a strange experience for him; they are creatures made by man to be exploited until they were of no use, beings that had no place in Gods' kingdom, and yet, they exist nonetheless. Does God even love the creations of man? No, he must for his love is infinite to all living beings, even if they were not crafted by his hand.

He watched the homunculus walk to of the room while he felt his connection with his Master grow ever stronger. Three, two, one... And there it was! Fiore had accidentally knocked Goro onto his bum followed by awkward silence that was broken by her servant audibly sipping his tea.

"Quite well actually. You have been most accommodating. My only regret is that I do not have the ability to protect you, my master." He motioned her to one of the comfy seats that had been placed. If Fiore was paying attention she would have noticed something odd; there were two teacups and two small plates. "Please, sit Master. If you cannot rest your mind then at the very least you could rest your feet."


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Oh you've gotta be kidding! How much more was it going to take to win this battle?!

The bloody fire bug was boosted and now trying to pin it down with its sticky webs. It goes without saying that if Cecil gets caught in that String Shot then she was absolutely a sitting duck for whatever attacks came her way. He needed to think quick, something that would both save Cecil from the situation while taking down the bug in one more hit. An idea did pop in his head, a very risky one, but it really was the only option for him to win at this point.

"While using Rollout, use all you've got for Incinerate to propel yourself!" What Basil had pretty much ordered the Darumaka to do was use all of her strength for one last ditch effort to blast fire with enough force to send her flying at the bug to finish it off with one more hit.
Jesus, if looks could kill. Ferris wasn't even looking at the woman and he could feel that icy glare still though he did not feel particularly feel sorry for it being directed at Arlo. For some reason he knew that the phony survivalist deserved it. "Well I can't say that being stuck with a woodsman such as yourself is a bad thing. I'm sure you'll make great Ursaring bait." He sarcastically remarked as he glanced around at the group. It seemed like everyone was present more or less, even Botan's overdressed manservant Machamp who was carrying quite the load on his shoulders. Would this group be okay? Two of them looked like they didn't even want to be in a group together and another two were so evidently green as trainers that it was almost painful to watch.

Well, it'll work out somehow. The Photographer smirked at what Isla said and chuckled lightly. "Heh, looks like they'll just let anyone pair up. I'm sure the wavers we signed at the beginning of this trip is all that they really care about." Honestly that was probably the case; they did not want to be responsible for someone getting hurt especially if they were someone of the upper echelon of society and had the resources to slap a lawsuit on whoever is sponsoring the trip. At least they were offering supplies and an updated Pokedex for this unknown region.

"Well this isn't my first foray out into the wild. I've been travelling the world ever since I was a kid and faced all sorts of trainers and Pokemon so I'm pretty confident that I can take on most things even with a disadvantage. If there is one thing I'm good at, it's tracking Pokemon. I specifically photograph Pokemon so I tend to go to some extremes to find what I am looking for though it seems like I'll have to make another team for this region." He said, lifting his camera to show that it really wasn't for show.

"Let me just go update my Pokedex and get whatever supplies they offer." It was definitely the better option; his personal Pokedex was sleek, thin, and easy to carry. The ones that were offered by the crew were cumbersome and frankly, a pain in the ass to carry around on a belt. It would've have been easier to use the app on the phone instead, but considering that this was the only way they could contact with one another.

Someone was way more excited to pick up a Pokedex than him; Arlo looked upon it the same way that Ferris himself did when he was ten-years-old. "Eh, at least it doesn't talk." He says, remembering the Rotom Phone. "Hey guys, let's exchange numbers and then head out to catch some Pokemon."


@PlatinumSkink





Wait, didn't she remember Cecil from when they tried to set the arena on fire? Either way it seemed like that the only thing she knew about Darumakas is that they were fire-types and therefor they know fire-type attacks though, it was a mistake on Lorette's part to send her Larvesta charging in so brazenly without testing to see its move set.

The bug-pokemon was fast and closed in with each second passing. Basil knew that this thing could fly from its entry so it was very possible that it could easily change its trajectory if deemed necessary so there was a gamble to take. He waited until it was half way over until he yelled out, "Finish it with Rollout!" And with that order the Darumaka would begin its very rolly strike against the flame charging bug.
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