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I just can't. This is too much. Berserk was so influential on so many things that I love. Goodbye, Miura. You'll be missed by many.
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4 yrs ago
Migraines ew
5 yrs ago
Welp apparently discord servers are having some pretty bad Latency issues.
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5 yrs ago
Well I just got my mitts on the Links Awakening remake. Excus eme while I disappear for a weak while I relive my childhood
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Migraine killed me today. Posts tomorrow.
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Bio
Hello! Welcome to my little bio.
Not much to say, really. Just a horror game protag that likes writing and playing vidya games when I'm not being chased by the cosmic forces of darkness. (I'm a security guard that works night shifts usually).
Zeal, Monferno Level 18 Status: 100% Held Item: Focus Band
Chikorita, Bayleef Level 16 Status: 100%
Bronzor, Tez Level 17 Status: 100%
14,238P Antidote x1 Great Ball x3 Super Potion x7 Tiny Mushroom x 1 Revive x2 10 Ultra Balls Shiny Stone Amulet Coin Letter of Recommendation Escape Rope Mach Bike Calcium
Important Items: Castle Medal Crystal of Knowledge Coin Case - 970 Coins Little Cup Ribbon Isabella’s Card
Badge Collection: Challenge Badge - Redcoast Town, Hector. Minor League.
Okay, so this seemed to go well. Dunstan seemed a bit more talkative now. Claire glanced towards Cathia, considering her options. The more people she told...the safer it'd be if she went a head with the idea. But that also meant more of a chance for someone to rat her out as well...a rat. Snitches get stitches, as they say. But at the same time, going in without any support of any kind would be...well, that'd but her between a rock and a lady that was definitely 100% her type.
So only about 50% bad.
"So uh...I may have something that may...help-weh!" Ralia decided at this specific point, to release herself from her pokeball, and ended up sitting on Claire's head. "Weh hey who said you could come out!" Claire said, grabbing the pokemon and giving her a small bemused glare. "Okay so uh, Heeey, Cathia, we actually met a bit earlier then the park bench. I was in the hideout, too. You might remember me as the gal who totally almost kicked your butt." Claire said with a sigh. "I don't wanna get into details but I was doing a bit of a...lets say I stumbled onto team Amethyst and was scoping their hideout myself and then I got roped into well, battling you with them or else my cover might have been blown."
As long as she played this cool this would be good, no?
"Anyways, uh, this lady, Isabella, gave me her card and specific instructions on who to talk to in Bigfjord. As in, I could...go in and see what all they're up to." Ralia waved to Cathia in a friendly manner.
Aside from telling her not to die from overexcitement (It didn’t seem like a joke) Camphor wouldn’t say anything else to the trio as they left as the broody looking fellow followed her towards the observation area instead of the elevator.
Assuming they didn’t want to speak with the other three trainers, Nevine, Remi, or Laurel who was in the process of leaving already, the small trio were free to leave. As they were doing so, they’d notice a certain broody fellow being tossed back into the reception area by a rather large Grimmsnarl - likely he had annoyed the professor in some manner and was told to get lost. Remi would wave bye regardless.
Heading out from the lab and from its front entrance, the group would soon find themselves back in the heart of the commercial district, skyscrapers reaching upwards into the skies full of various businesses, a large crowd of people moving about their day. Some, clearly on business, others families or tourists simply seeing the sights. Some food stalls with some local specialties were being sold, too.
A flock of Starly briefly had a scuffle with a flock of Murkrow before the two bird types split off. The starly made their way towards the Residential districts, while the Murkrow went to the Industrial, faster than one could scan.
What was more useful for Richard though, was a building that had ‘King Storage’. The ‘I’ was replaced with a stylized Kingambit blade. “Where the King guards your treasure!”. Perhaps a rather too on the nose or typical cringy corporate slogan, all things considered. It was a fairly popular chain of high security storage boxes in Eidda. It likely was the best place to get secure storage. Assuming he’d head inside, he’d be greeted by a friendly fellow.
“Hello, welcome to King Storage.” A friendly tone, at least, and a somewhat bored looking expression. “We can store your items here, free of charge! Well, mostly, we have some other specialized services like instant transport to other cities and access to items from any other city we have a location at with a membership fee but most people just use us to store stuff they don’t want other people getting their hands on.” A usual, likely shortened sales pitch as he’d look up from behind the counter.
Supposing all he did would want to be to leave his stuff here, he’d just have to give some basic contact info, a usual spiel about whether or not he wanted to buy some insurance in the extremely, extremely, small chance anything happened to his items, or if he wanted to sign up for the 10,000p yearly basic membership to access other services such as city-item transport and other things.
It wouldn’t be a very long process at all and his items would be handled with a fair bit of care, and he’d be able to do other things fairly quickly.
Of course, aside from that there was also something that might catch Sophie's attention - The Byjerlfal historical Museum. It wasn’t the biggest or most prestigious Museum and Eidda. IT was more often the target for field trips from the nearby Wailport school, or a more tourist spot. Still, it was well regarded in archaeological and historical circles.
Oh, pair was standing outside having a rather loud argument. Sophie at least would instantly recognize the woman of the group as wearing the uniform of the Eidda Historical Society.
“Tch…haaa, fine. Just let me know when he gets back and that I want to speak with him.”
“Noted. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to go fix the mess someone made.”
“It was an accident!”
“Accidents, cost a fortune in historical records, Mr. Riley.” With a dejected, almost angry sigh, the man would take a seat on a bench outside of the museum, head in his hands. Seems like something may have happened that could be slightly interesting…
Rather notably else, however else, was a large sea of green amidst the gray and loud sounds of the city. A large sign hanging over the entrance of it would say. ‘Byjerlfal city park’. From what could be seen, it was a massive park the size of an entire city district by itself, almost. According to a few maps placed outside, a few refreshment stands…might be a good place to get away from the noise of the city and find some pokemon…Laurel could be seen, heading into the park with her Sprigitatio.
Camphors Lab is here. You could go back and say hi, though she probably wont like such a sudden, unannounced, interruption. You may have to go through her apparent Grimmsnarl. You can get to Route 1, 2, and 25 from Byjerlfal. Wouldn’t be too hard to find a way to them. Frieda also mentioned a sea-side cave on route 2. The city park seems like it might be a good place to find some urban pokemon, or some pokemon that live in lightly forested areas. There are also ads displayed for the pokemon contest currently happening. Valerie's face is plastered on almost every electronic billboard. The contest hall was only a short walk away. Residential and Industrial districts are only a few minutes walk from here. Supposing one walks quickly and without interruption. Resort district is also not too far, either. The Gym/Casino is always open, and so are the beaches. If they were looking to buy items, the Pokemart in the Pokemon centers usually sold any trainer related items one could or would need. Provided you have the money and the authorization. Your research pass actually gives you some expanded stock, the professor failed to mention.
Leaving the lab, the pair would find themselves being assaulted by the loud sights, sounds, and noises of Byjerlfal yet again, though this time they were not in such a rush. One thing would become immediately clear - the Contest Master Rank contests were the biggest event right now in all of Byjerlfal. Valaries face was plastered on almost every single large screen, or every single ad accompanied by the faces of every single master rank contestant.
Which coincidentally, had their names and specialties as well.
Clementine, the Serene Painter, and the Papillion Beauty, her partner Cloe the Frosmoth! Hailing from Rossaden, watch as they beautifully dance and weather any storm without a care!
Brigit, the rough and tumble gal from Rivenwall and her ever mischievous and bad-boy partner Wreck the Krookodile!
The Mystical but down to earth country gal from Mireth, Synne, and her partner the ever silent and unreadable Trevvy the Trevenant!
The Flamboyant and well dressed man from Ranorak, and his Elegantly Shy Lurantis, Ranna!
The enigmatic, cool headed but strong of mind and stalwart exorcist from Kantona and his equally unreadably strong partner, Masaru and Kasaru the Annihilape!
At least she’d have some idea about the competition, now if she didn’t already know. All of them seemed pretty good at what they did, judging from how well the posters had been. Of course, Valarie didn’t have one because who didn’t know her? Besides, she got the most screen time anyways. The contest hall was just a short jaunt away, though she’d likely be a bit early for the contests to start but hey, who said that VIP pass had to be waited to be used.
Perhaps Valarie would find the initiative amusing.
There seemed to be a small commotion over by the Museum visible not too far away. See the first section of the post if you want to get involved in that. There was also the large City Park that could be accessed from the Commercial, Residential, and Industrial areas, being centrally located made it easy and a nice walk for anyone looking to cross sections of the city, some pokemon could likely be found there.
A small flock of Starly flew overhead, being chased by a flock of Murkrow, faster than scanning would allow…they’d seem to split off after a brief scuffle to the Residential and Industrial districts.
Oh, they could see Laurel, too. She was heading into the park with her Sprigitatio.
Otherwise, they were free to do whatever else they wanted too.
Camphors Lab is here. You could go back and say hi, though she probably wont like such a sudden, unannounced, interruption. You may have to go through her apparent Grimmsnarl. You can get to Route 1, 2, and 25 from Byjerlfal. Wouldn’t be too hard to find a way to them. Frieda also mentioned a sea-side cave on route 2. The city park seems like it might be a good place to find some urban pokemon, or some pokemon that live in lightly forested areas. As mentioned, the contest hall isn’t too far away. Clarissa has the VIP pass. Residential and Industrial districts are only a few minutes walk from here. Supposing one walks quickly and without interruption. Resort district is also not too far, either. The Gym/Casino is always open, and so are the beaches. If they were looking to buy items, the Pokemart in the Pokemon centers usually sold any trainer related items one could or would need. Provided you have the money and the authorization. Your research pass actually gives you some expanded stock, the professor failed to mention. Perhaps those Murkrow or Starly might be of interest.
Yuu had his arm crossed the entire time the professor's assistant was elucidating them on the equipment, silently nodding and mentally noting how different this Pokedex had looked when compared to the design his parents had. Jojo on the other hand was sitting atop one of Yuu's shoulders, lightly swinging its feet as it leaned in with avid curiosity whilst Vivi floated nearby Yuu's other shoulder with it's mouth in an o, wiggling its antenna as it raised an electronic eyebrow before looking back at itself.
Yuu rolled a hand out from underneath his arms, extending it outwards as the assistant dropped the research device into his hand. It was a lot more compact than Vivi, that was for certain as he rolled the Pokedex in his hand and flipped it on its side between his fingers before breaking away his crossed arms to hold it up to Vivi for comparison. The Rotom-phone whirred, confused by the action as Yuu's eye's drifted back to the sardonic Professor who was just begging her assistants not to call her, ever.
As much as he found some of the listed functions quite convenient, he doubt it would completely replace Vivi. Whilst Yuu kept his ears peeled, he felt some squirming around on his shoulder and a paw wrapping around the side of his neck and a soft ear brushing against his cheek. Yuu glanced back over to Jojo who was clearly curious as well, poking their nose in to get a better look at the Pokedex; Vivi, of course, was doing the same.
Yuu quickly flicked it on, watching the device flicker to life and began loading multiple systems whilst beginning the registration process. Yuu swiftly entered all the relevant information, only to be met with a mini-Camphor giving its own report on his partner with a touch of the Professor's flair. "Interesting," Yuu rolled out every syllable, looking back over to Jojo as he stared wide eyed at the picture of himself that appeared on screen.
The information was solid and concise, though he squinted at the part where it mentioned a lack of special attributes, as well as the fact that Jojo possessed an egg move, something Yuu was already aware of. While impressed at the robust system, he could only ponder on what that special attribute could mean, flicking the device into sleep-mode before popping in into his pocket after he finished acquiring the money from his first catch.
Procuring the extra supplies, Yuu watched as the other assistant began to rally the freshly-minted group of assistants to follow her out of the labs. Yuu was not one of those people and as such lingered back as the group followed the assistant out, much like how those baby Pokemon were following that Teddiursa from earlier.
Pivoting around, Yuu silently followed the smaller Professor out into the observation area, "Professor Camphor; couldn't help but overhear your conversation with that one psychic girl with Sir Lopsalot and wanted to follow up with a couple of my own." Yuu cleared his own throat as he approached, "I overheard the possibility of ghost types lingering about Byjerlfal. While I don't know how often you leave the lab, do you happen to know of any derelict places with machinery, mayhaps a deserted factory of sorts, or even an abandoned toy shop?" “That’s called trespassing you idiot.” Camphor retorted with an eye roll as she headed out of the habitat. “Can’t just waltz into most ‘abandoned’ places in a city, they’re still owned and vandals aren't something they want. If you want some ghost pokemon just hang around at night. The Industrial or commercial districts would be your best bet.” A button press on the elevator, not waiting for Yuu to even get on before doing so. “Besides, most places don’t remain abandoned long here in Byjerlfal.”
"Hmph, fair point, but that doesn't exactly stop Pokemon from waltzing in from time to time and making it their home now does it," Yuu mused out loud to the Professor, shrugging slightly as Jojo bounced alongside it, gleefully kicking its feet as their partner continued talking, "doesn't hurt to take a look, though I'll keep your words in mind for my evening excursion." Yuu nodded shallowly before eyes shifted towards the elevator, quickly following after the Professor and sliding on in before the doors could even close.
Positioning himself to the side of the Professor, Yuu crossed his arms, staring at the floor before staring directly at Camphor, "Beyond that, I'm curious about another location that was mentioned during your talk." Yuu's voice became deathly serious, more so than the matter-of-fact tone he was displaying before as he continued, "What can you tell me about the Winding Woods, as well as that manor in particular."
“I’m not bailing you out if you get in trouble, brat.” Camphor responded with a humph, giving Yuu a sidelong glance as he’d inquire about the manor. “I can’t stop you from going, but just know that if you do the place is infested with ghost-types. Last time a novice trainer went there well…” A palpable pause as the elevator reached the observation floor, a ding from the elevator ringing in turn. “...if it wasn’t for Giervor’s gym leader the kid might not have come back at all. Apparently the League’s asked for help from a ghost-type expert from Kantona to look into finally investigating, last I heard.”
"A ghost-type expert, huh," the city of Kantona meant little to him, aside from the fact that it sounded awfully a lot like Kanto. Yuu mused silently for a moment, ruminating on this information as he rubbed the bottom of his chin before pursing his lips. A ghost-type expert... his mind drifted back to the ship and that strange trainer with the Annihilape aboard the ship who, now that he thought about it, dressed up in traditional Johto or Kanto clothing. He clicked the roof of his mouth and snapped his fingers, causing Jojo and Riolu to recoil in surprise.
"One of Valarie's contest stars, huh," Yuu silently mused to himself, just barely recalling something a faceless person in the crowd uttered. Of course, that was followed by him groaning, and pinching the bridge of his nose, "Huuugh... crap... I guess I'll have to stop by the contest hall in this place... great..." Yuu sighed, feeling knots in his stomach forming as he mentally shuddered over memories of his childhood and even some school plays that he got dragged into because of who his mother was.
He felt a small patting against the side of his head, glancing on over to see Jojo rustling his hair and nuzzling his cheek against Yuu, prompting him to smile back at the Riolu and give him a small scritch in return. "I'm going to hope this contest hall is less gaudy than the one in Hearthome, otherwise," Yuu scrunched up his nose and let out a small 'bleh' before shivering.
"Still, thanks for pointing me in the direction of that expert because there was no way in hell you were dissuading me from going," Yuu spoke as if that was a matter of fact. Should the Professor exit the elevator Yuu would follow her, but would otherwise follow up with another question.
"Moving on, I'm more curious about that purple and white box your silver-haired assistant delivered to the lab. If you don't mind me asking, what exactly does it contain?"
“Heh.” Camphor would walk over to the observation window, glancing down at the habitat. A few more lab workers were down there now that everyone else had cleared out. “Who knows.” Camphor didn’t say anything else on the matter before shoving a hand in her lab coat. “Now stop bothering me before I make you go down there and fight an angry Primeape to see how many rage fists it takes to level up.”
"Oh and I thought we were getting oh so well acquainted with one another," Yuu dryly replied with what looked to be an attempted wry smirk on his face which ended up really only looking more like a frown as he followed her to her side and remained conjoined a small distance away from her. "I've got many, many more questions, but I'll limit them to just two and get out of your hair... maybe three, though the last one is more innocuous than anything." Glancing to the side, Yuu noticed how Jojo was leaning off his shoulder to the point where he could potentially fall off.
In one deft movement, Yuu snatched Jojo off his shoulder, gently spun around and swung him through the air to his delight before placing him down. The Riolu then walked up to the glass, pressing its nose and paws against it, staring at the habitats in awe, all while Vivi joined him in this sightseeing with an exciting whir. "It just involves our Research ID's, as well as our preliminary job of catching Pokemon," Yuu cleared his throat as he put his hands into his pockets in kind. "Through catching Pokemon and performing whatever miscellaneous jobs for you that you request of us, will we be able to gain further level's on our Research ID's? Furthermore, with the Pokemon we catch..."
Yuu paused for a moment, going silent as he stared down at the excitable duo as he began to collect his thoughts before looking back to the habitats. "I could be overthinking this but I know there's no way we'll be able to catch every single Pokemon in this region and even if we do, there will be multitudes potentially just sitting in storage that we are unable to care for, or even bring along for our journey even with your specialize Pokedex at our disposal."
The purple-haired boy stared downwards, his frown growing ever deeper as his visage displayed an even more somber look than before, "I know releasing them is one option, but are there any other options available for how to handle this state of affairs now that I'm working here as an assistant? Like adoption as an example."
“Impress me enough, maybe you will..” Camphor responded simply to the first part of the question, not bothering to elaborate. “Haaa…generally, pokemon you box will be taken care of here, by the lab. We’ll feed them, play with ‘em, whatever. Either here or at various locations across Eidda. If you don’t wanna keep them…” Camphor paused for a moment, seeming to mull something over. “...I guess you could give them to me. I’ll compensate you accordingly. They’ll be used for research or maybe I’ll give them to other trainers. I’ll find something to do with them, maybe even release them myself.”
"Good... good, that's all I needed to know," Yuu let out a soft breath of relief upon hearing that statement that they would be cared for, that they'd find a good home, or potentially a good job working for Professor Camphor. He was a little rigid and tense during that question, but his worries seemed to melt away as his shoulders went a bit slack as his eyes shifted back to his partner, watching him happily interact with Vivi and press their paw against the glass to point something else.
And as for her other comment, "As for impressing you... would winning a fight against that Primeape you mention count?" Yuu instantly cleared his throat the moment he asked that question, trying to redirect the conversation from his rather dry reply. "That's not my final question by the by, just a silly hypothetical. My real final question is much more important than that..."
Yuu held his breath, letting the false anticipation settle in as he continued, "What... is your favorite Pokemon type? Also for a bonus, favorite Pokemon if you feel like answer that one."
“No, that just tells me how dumb you are.” Camphor responded curtly, giving him a small frown at his second question…before her mouth turned into an unusual grin. “Favorite type, eh?” Camphor chuckled. “...Hey, let me ask a question for once, Yuu. You ever…hear of a folktale involving a forest monster and a young girl?”
Yuu squinted his eyes at the petite Professor, raising an eyebrow as he scrutinized her own mischievous demeanor etched through her peculiar smile. He briefly meditated on the relatively simple and straightforward question, more trying to discern if she was trying to hint at her favorite Pokemon typing, Pokemon itself, or something else as opposed to just answering it. "I have," Yuu alluded to his answer, briefly shifting his eyes away from Camphor before glancing back to her and replying "Little Red Riding Hood, correct?"
“I guess there are quite a few with that setup, eh.” Camphor huffed. “But no no, nothing like that. No, this is something that’s a bit more…local. Go ask the people of Verlisa about it. Anyways, the story goes pretty simply.” The Professor would take a seat on a nearby chair, leaning back a little and starting to talk.
“The forests of Verlisa are a pretty scary place. Everyone always says to avoid going too far off the beaten path lest the forest gobbles you up. A little girl, smart as a Alakazam but with a room-temp social ability would decide that, nah, that’s fine and head into the forest one night, with nothing more than a lantern at her side to light the way.” Camphor would pause a moment, throwing an arm over the back of the chair and continuing. “So deeper into the forest she goes, curiosity taking over reason. Surely, it can’t be that scary! So many cute pokemon live here! And lo and behold, she eventually finds a cute little fairy that wants to play with her, so she does, until it gets late into the night and she has to head home.”
“She decides to go again the next night. Strangely, she thinks, the fairy takes a little longer to get to. It happens again the next night…then the next…then the next. Until one day…the Girl realizes she is completely, hopelessly lost in the forest.” A pause, as Yuu would hear something move behind him, though if he looked he’d see nothing.
"Local? This sounds more like it's a little more personal than that," Yuu quietly yet sarcastically mused to himself the moment Professor Camphor described the protagonist of this so-called 'folktale.' He quietly sighed, keeping a keen eye on her movements, even as she remained somewhat still as she recounted this tale, mentally commenting on certain story beats as he felt an awkward bead of sweat roll down the side of his head.
"Did she really have to mask her own autobiography under the veneer of being a folktale? While I can ration a guess at her favorite type of Pokemon... I wonder why she decided to go about it in such a roundabo-" Before Yuu even had a chance to finish that thought, he felt a chill run down his spine as he heard dissimilar shuffling behind him and instantly whipped his entire body around in one deft pivot to steal a glance.
Yet, there was nothing there. Yuu kept his relatively stoic demeanor up as he sharply studied the empty observatory behind him, finding only Jojo and Vivi still blissfully enjoying the scenery, with the former now holding the latter and being instructed on how to take photos. He grimaced as he turned back to face Camphor, mentally chiding himself for turning away, even briefly.
"So what exactly happened to the girl? Did she get scared and try to find her way back or continue searching for her friend," Yuu probed the Professor, seemingly urging her to continue the tale. Despite his focal point being the Professor, Yuu was obviously more guarded now as he kept a lookout via the corners of his eyes.
“Patience, brat, I’m getting to that.” Camphor curtly responded. “Ahem. The girl realized, she was hopelessly lost. Having ignored the warnings of the people, she ventured further and further into the forest and now she had no way back. As she’d raise her lantern, trying to see through the shadows all she saw were trees, twisted into cackling demons - and two piercing red eyes glaring at her from the underbrush. A horrible creature leaped out, and it started to chase the girl through the forest as rain started to fall.” Camphor took a moment to pull her phone out of her pocket, seemingly disinterested in all of this, though she’d continue anyways.
“She ran until her lungs burned, soaked from head to toe, exhausted, covered in mud, clothes ripped and torn….soon she’d find shelter. A small cave, cut into the earth just big enough for her to take shelter in. As she’d leaned against the rock wall, trying to catch her breath and pray that whatever it was wasn’t chasing her…something crawled against her shoulder.”
In the same instance that Camphor spoke, Yuu would feel a weight on his shoulder.
Yuu was deadly silent during the rest of her retelling as she began to describe the feelings and abject terror in the girl's eyes, seeing fiends where there might have been just a mischievous Fairy type playing a prank on her. Pulling his arms from his pockets, he began to glower a little as he crossed his arms, nails digging into his coat as he slightly bore his canines. It wasn't just terror he felt from this point of the story, it was desperation. The girl dug too deep, much like him and... her.
Yuu began to reimagine his own burning lungs, his own tears, his own desperation that resembled the girl in the story... no, it was probably more apt to call the girl Camphor at this point. Even now he was haunted by those memories as his imagination overlapped the story with his own sordid past as he began gritting his own teeth. Even when he ran so far, it still managed to follow him here through this story.
No, no... it was just a story from her past... probably. Nothing more, nothing less. His own breathing had become hoarse as well and compounded with the weight he felt on his... shoulders...
Wait a minute, Jojo never clambered back onto his shoulders. "Damnit," Yuu hissed through his teeth. He let his guard down in that fleeting moment, the climax of this whole story and now there was someone or something on his shoulder. Yuu let out a dry sigh. He wasn't going to shy away from this as he arched his head behind him, glaring at whatever was on his shoulder with a deathly, piercing stare.
“Snnrrrrl?” Standing behind him, hand on his shoulder, was a Grimmsnarl. Not just an average Grimmsnarl either- this one was about as big as he was.
“Boy you have the lamest reactions.” Camphor said with an eye roll. “Anyways, there’s the answer to your question right there. Nix, show Yuu out of the lab now will you? I'm done playing fifty pointless questions.”
“Grrrim.” The Grimsnarrl proceeded to wrap its hand around Yuu’s waist and started to lift.
"Hey, it's not my fault your story s- WHA-?! HEY, HEY, WAI- WAI- WAIT, Yuu couldn't help but yelp in surprise as his face near instantly contorted from a stoic yet sullen visage to one of abject shock as his eyes widened as his his scowl shifted to a more startled frown as he felt his feet were... well, they were still touching the floor or rather dragging against it.
Still didn't stop him from struggling to break free from the Grimmsnarls bindings, pushing against their shoulder and even squirming in some vain attempt to wiggle out of their grip. "Uggh! This is... completely... unnecessary," Yuu exclaimed, wincing as he still tried to wriggle out of his vice grip, "I can show myself... out on my own! Nix does NOT!... have... to... do this!"
Yuu peered to the side, witnessing both how Jojo and Vivi were ready to throw down with the Pokemon that was just as big as him, with one lacking any sort of offensive or defensive abilities and the other being completely green to this whole situation. Jojo was imitating the stance Yuu took up from their earlier encounter and Vivi was whirring about, angrily shouting or rather buzzing and making electronic sounds that, in Pokemon speak, sounded like they were telling Nix to let Yuu go.
Yuu would soon find himself flung over Nix’s shoulder, upper body dangling from the large pokemon’s back. The Grimmsnarl completely ignored both Jojo and Vivi, their attacks doing little more than tickling the likely higher level pokemon. Yuu would find himself being carried along the path back to the reception hall, and then unceremoniously dumped by the Grimmsnarl right back on the other side of the reception desk.
Nix would subsequently leave and leave him back in the reception hall.
“Oof, looks like someone managed to annoy the professor.” The familiar voice of Remi would greet Yuu. Nevine was sitting on the chair still, lazily tossing her head in there direction. Laurel seemed to have already left, though. “What’d she book you for? Asking too many questions or touching something you weren’t supposed to?” He’d chuckle, offering a hand to help Yuu up.
“...So when are we leaving, Remi…?”
“Well, the professor said she had something else for us but she seems like she’s not feeling very sociable any more so…might as well head out sooner than later? I wanna go visit Pines End.”
“...mhm…okay.”
“That said, Nevvy…hmm…what do either of you say to a battle?” Remi would turn to Yuu and anyone else still present. “Doubles with Nevine and I? Or think you guys can handle me on your own?” Remi was confident, if nothing else. Nevine seemed to not be too interested in battling, but didn’t seem like she’d say no if challenged, either.
“Oof, I am so glad that’s over with.” Frieda stretched, holding her arms up and stretching her hands. “How are you feeling, Camila? I know this is rather sudden but, well, she trusts you more than the trainers and I guess she’d figure you’re better at field work than I am.” Frieda offered Camilia a small smile. “Oh, speaking of-she told me to give you this as a thank you. Let me see your ID?”
Assuming she did-
”Camila’s Lab ID has been upgraded to level 2 access!”
“She said she’s been meaning to do it for a while, but you know how busy she can get. Don’t know the specifics of what it’ll let you do, but you should be able to at least bring yourself into actual labs and stuff in other affiliated labs. Also you know, you’re free to come back any time. I’m sure the professor won’t mind you too much. Also you know, call me instead if you need anything I’ll talk to the professor for you.”
”Camila Recieved Frieda’s number!”
” Anyways, good luck! I’m gonna miss having someone else to babysit-er, help the professor with work. The other interns and assistants always slack off too much, too…"
You’re in Camphor’s lab, but she’s probably not feeling very sociable right now. The contest hall is currently holding a master-rank championship contest. Perhaps you could inquire how you could participate yourself. The resort area is famous for its well, resort. Sandy, sunny beaches, amusement park, Casino…and gym. Its often considered the toughest gym in the region. You can get to Route 1, Route 2, and Route 25 from Byjerlfal. Neither of the three routes are particularly dangerous. Frieda mentioned a cave system on Route 2. Perhaps there could be something interesting in the Commercial district or the Industrial district. You also saw a park on the way to the lab. Might be a good place to start, if you really wanted to stay in the city or avoid heading out, for a bit.
“Graziei.” Cassandre responded, offloading the kid onto Polina. “Now if you’ll excuse me-” Cassandre would walk towards the fighting, unflinchingly walking into the fray as the Demon Lord plucked the feathers from his wings. A prayer would follow, a verse from the Orosian scriptures, and all at once the space between the maid and the Paladin would twist and spasm, and then fall still as though time had ceased to exist for the feathers and the space between them.
“Don’t just stand there, maid, it won’t last long!” Madeline shouted and moved swiftly, halbered at her side, the feathers suspended in air-
“krrrr-aw!” Camio screeched, more feathers of metal were plucked and melded in Camio’s hand into long, whip like metal wires. He swung them downwards, Madeline not in any position to deflect or defend as the sharp, fast moving metal weapons moved towards her-
"Nngh..." meanwhile, the boy that Polina was holding onto was slowly rousing back to consciousness. "D-dad...? He's...always angry..." Shaking his head. "Gh...what happened...M-mom she...hurt me...?"
It was perhaps an odd choice of strategy, but it wasn’t entirely without merit.
The sphere that had been used to seal the diminutive demon back in cogsfell would be tossed onto the ground.
“Ha?” Understandably, the woman was confused until the sphere itself shook violently from side to side, a large crack running down its middle before shattering entirely. In a violent surge of magical energy, from within came a -
“Puyo?” Neither Eliz or Lyssa had been there for the previous confrontation, so Katherine pulling a demon out of her dress from nowhere was more than a little surprising. The demon took a quick look around, wondering why exactly she had been released from the sealing stone, but ultimately her gaze fell back on Katherine. “NNgh, hey you stuuuupid mortal why the hell and where the hell am I now! You better tell me before I eat you whole!”
“...Xivi?”
“Puya?!” The little demon jumped at hearing the familiar to her voice, turning around, the fronds on top of her head twitching excitedly. “M-mom?!” The two demons stared down each other, tension visible between the two of them, neither seemingly want to make the first move. A few long, tense seconds passed…then Xivi, the small demon, then with the agility and swiftness she had shown back at Cogsfell, leaped towards the possessed woman.
“Xivi?!” The small demon, proceeded to sink her teeth right into what was apparently her mothers wrist, causing her to hiss in pain, blood dripping from the wound - but also causing her to drop the Idol and send it clattering to the ground a few feet away. “Tch-Stupid, Ungrateful-bitch!”
Xivis tail was grabbed, and subsequently Slammed into the ground, then punted back across the room like a ball, landing back in front of Katherine as she’d skid to a halt.
“...consider us even, you dumb mortal.” Xivi huffed.
“Tch…” The idol was now about halfway between the possessed woman and the Maids. “Of course, of all things, you’d somehow manage to bring my worthless daughter here.”
“You’re just seething I’m the one that put you in that Idol, you old hag. Maybe this time I should just eat you whole and make a soup out of your skin and bones. That sounds delicious, mother dearest.” Xivi turned her attention to the gathered maids. “I don’t know what’s going on nor do I care, but if I can beat up that thing over there I’ll help.”
“Weh! We can’t kill the possessed woman! That’d be bad!” Lyssa interjected.
“Cry me a bloody river, pig-face.”
“...I don’t eat that much cake…”
There were still at a standoff, but they were in a much more favorable position, they just had to get their hands on the Idol now and then restrain the possessed woman.
“Don’t get ahead of yourselves.” Xrael responded. “It took that one and a small army to put me under the first time.” The demon started walking, crimson fire burning in her palm. “Like hells I’m gonna let it happen again!”
"Indeed, it seems we do well together." Svarok said, nodding and not particularly caring Carmina had called dibs on whatever it was the goblin was carrying. She'd help the other orcling carry the goblin to the other ones, and once she had done so she'd drop the goblin on top of the other ones body. "We should make a fire. It should at least make the taste...palatable." Svarok said, taking a look around the forest now. It seemed as though the scuffle had scared the other critters off. Well, that was fine. Svarok would take a moment to collect a few of the stones then head over to the berries.
Hopefully they would be edible.
"Carmina, was it?" Svarok said, turning to her. "I have a question for you if you'll indulge me. What do you think of God? Of any. Don't worry I'm not going to preach, I am merely curious and looking for something."
Current Stats: Level: 1 | Form: Orc Runt | Tier: 2 Low MP
Current Skills: Ingestion - After consuming a required amount of biomass from a particular Creature, 1 of that Creature's Skills can be copied at its lowest Rank. Holy Bolt - Rank I - A basic elemental bolt of holy magic. Hurl or shoot a magical projectile roughly 30 feet in a straight line. It travels at roughly the same speed you could physically propel a small rock. If the target is undead, aligned with the Curse element, or a member of a True Demon species, it will take increased damage. This spell cannot harm Holy aligned creatures of a higher level than the caster. Empty Skill Slot Empty Skill Slot
Equipment and Inventory: Swaddling Pelts - Equip, Clothes - Old animal skins used to keep an Orc baby warm as they sleep. Once the Runt is old enough to start hunting, these are usually just enough to cover the parts that need the most covering. Wooden Stick - Equip, Weapon/Tool, Material Component - A wooden stick. From a tree. That's...that's all there is to it. Can be thrown. Sharp Rock - Equip, Weapon/Tool, Material Component - A rock with a slightly sharp edge. Useful as a primitive knife or chisel. Can be thrown. Stone Spear (Poisoned) Hornweeds - 3 Rotleaf Seedpod - 1 Dirty Loincloth x1 Furry Pouch x1 (Contains ??? Poison Gunk)
Zeal, Monferno Level 18 Status: 100% Held Item: Focus Band
Chikorita, Bayleef Level 16 Status: 100%
Bronzor, Tez Level 17 Status: 100%
14,238P Antidote x1 Great Ball x3 Super Potion x7 Tiny Mushroom x 1 Revive x2 10 Ultra Balls Shiny Stone Amulet Coin Letter of Recommendation Escape Rope Mach Bike Calcium
Important Items: Castle Medal Crystal of Knowledge Coin Case - 970 Coins Little Cup Ribbon Isabella’s Card
Badge Collection: Challenge Badge - Redcoast Town, Hector. Minor League.
"Great!" Nodding, Claire would prove at least that she had met Uxie to Cathia by showing her the completed pokedex entry as she'd walk and talk towards Dunstans' lab. She had worried that she might not be able to meet Dunstan again, but after this at least, she felt she needed to. If nothing else, it might help Cathia get in touch with someone that might help more.
"Hey! Its me again!" Claire would rather unceremoniously interrupt Dunstan and Dawkin, having caught the tail end of their conversation as she had approached. "Okay, okay, hold up I know something that might be useful." Claire would make a rather comical pose, crouching slightly, bending her legs and pointing her arms towards Cathia, announcing her like some sort of royalty. "Sorry to barge in like this, Dunstan," No, she actually wasn't. "But we-er, Cathia raided an Amethyst base here in town and has information regarding some cells. Something about being done and having sent multiple messengers to Bigfjord."
Should she mention her...affinity to be under cover right now? Maybe best to wait and see how everyone reacted to this information first...
“Hmm…” Camphor quickly checked the time on her phone, frowning lightly before shaking her head. “Okay, times up! Everyone get your butts back over here!” Camphor shouted to everyone present. “Hope you did everything you wanted to here, cuz we’re done. Just one more thing i need to give everyone. Frieda?”
“Right, professor here.” Frieda got everyone's attention. “So, something the Professor has been working tirelessly on to help prepare everyone is a special type of pokedex.” The assistant would pull several sleek, green and black objects from a bag she was carrying. Smooth, rectangular and about the size of the palm of one's hand but about an inch thick. “It can scan pokemon from a fair distance, and has a near permanent uplink to the database here at the professors lab, and comes with a bunch of other functions. Weather, map, functions as a phone - and a direct line to Camphor if you need her for anything.”
“Please hesitate to call me. In fact, don’t even think about it.”
“E-erm well, it also has a virtual assistant that can and should help assist you with any questions and be able to answer most things on the fly. Its an incredibly robust system I helped create so I hope its useful to you all.”
“Its also programmed with your trainer IDs, and will function as a Level 1 Research ID. That is, you can freely access the lab and anywhere on the Ground floor here in the lab and a few other labs across Eidda.” Camphor interjected. “The lab in Mireth comes to mind as well as the Mexatus Institute. It has box access and we can remotely give you your pokemon at any point, supposing the connection is good enough. Don’t go to some powerfully electromagnetically charged area or super far underground, or extremely rural area and expect it to work. Essentially, anywhere with wireless access it should work. Now if everyone would register your devices, Frieda or Camilia can help once you do-”
Richards’ device was the first to spring to life.
A little chibi of someone that looked suspiciously like Camphor popped up on screen along with a bevy of information regarding his recently acquired pokemon.
Snivvy, the grass snake pokemon. A pokemon characterized by its small arms, stubby feet, and leaf-like tail. Often proud in nature, they are commonly seen around lightly forested fields and Eidda grasslands. A popular choice for starting pokemon, if a trainer can handle their attitudes. I find them to be a bit insufferable.
This one has no special attributes, but seems to have inherited an egg move from a parent.
The process would repeat for everyone present as they registered and turned on the devices.
Aipom, the long tail pokemon. A mischievous pokemon that lives in the jungles around the more tropical regions of Eidda. Quick witted and troublesome, they like playing pranks on people and pokemon alike making them little more than a nuisance sometimes. One ran off with some important research data once. Have still yet to find it.
This one has no special attributes, but seems to have inherited an egg move from a parent.
Riolu, the Emanation pokemon. Found in caves and spartan mountains, the diminutive pokemon has a special ability to read and see emotions. Often found training to better themselves and oftentimes challenging pokemon much stronger than themselves. A favorite of trainers with steadfast principles and a loyal pokemon through and through. They’re kind of annoying, in my opinion.
This one has no special attributes, but seems to have inherited an egg move from a parent.
Eevee, the evolution pokemon. A peculiar pokemon with an unstable genetic code. Their surprisingly dense, yet fluffy fur protects them even from the harshest environments and they can be found across Eidda in unexpected places, though fields tend to be the most common sightings of these timid pokemon. I’m a fan of Glaceon myself.
This one has no special attributes, but seems to have inherited an egg move from a parent.
Ralts, the Feeling Pokemon. A timid pokemon that can sense people's emotions, often hiding if it senses negative feelings. They are particularly difficult to find because of it, and its said only those pure of mind and heart can find them easily. They are often found deep within the forests on Eidda’s eastern coast where many similar pokemon also gather. I’d ask if I can hug it, but Ralts tend to avoid me.
This one has no special attributes, but seems to have inherited an egg move from a parent.
Noibat, the Sound Wave pokemon. A pokemon often found within caves alongside other cave dwelling species such as Zubat and Woobats. Has fine control over the sound waves it emits, which it uses as a form of echolocation to hunt and scavenge for its favorite berries. Apples tend to be a favorite of its, especially those that Applin also tends to live in. Keep that noise creature out of my research lab, thanks.
This one has no special attributes, but seems to have inherited an egg move from a parent.
Zorua, the Tricky Fox pokemon. A pokemon that has the ability to naturally make and form illusions using a mix of special reflective properties of its fur and latent psychic ability. Often likes playing pranks and causing minor mischief, but is overall a good natured pokemon. Rarely seen in the wild, however.
This one has no special attributes, but seems to have inherited an egg move from a parent.
Tyrunt, the Roal Heir pokemon. A pokemon that was common in ancient times, revived with modern technology. It typically has a violent, selfish, but also somewhat babyish disposition desiring to be pampered and will pout if it does not get its way and often becoming enraged. As expected, this pokemon can not be found in the wild.
This one has no special attributes, but seems to have inherited an egg move from a parent.
Buneary, the Rabbit Pokemon. A friendly pokemon commonly found in forests. Its ears are surprisingly strong and is often a method which it uses to defend itself and attack with, by rolling them up and uncoiling them with force. Possess extremely good hearing.
This one has no special attributes, but seems to have inherited an egg move from a parent.
“Congratulations on your first payday. Don’t get used to it being so easy. Here.”
Camphor personally handed everyone five pokeballs and two potions each! Including Camilia! Wait-
“By the way Camilia, you’re heading out too. You’ll be my field agent.”
Camilia was handed a pokeball containing an Alolan Vulpix
Received 1,500p!p
”Pokemon Successfully registered.
Vulpix, the Fox Pokemon. A regional variant of Vulpix hailing from Alola. Not seen in Eidda or anywhere else in the world, they can’t typically be found in the wild. Its fur constantly emits a cool chill and small crystals of ice upon its body. Extremely fluffy and cuddly. Speaking from personal experience.
This one has no special attributes, but seems to have inherited an egg move from a parent.
“Alright, that’s it. You’re all free to go from here.” Camphor yawned, passing an empty coffee mug to Frieda and completely ignoring any protests Camilia might be having. “Feel free to hang around the lab, I guess. Just don’t bother me or go into restricted areas. I’ll be in the observation area if anyone has any more questions. Frieda, go give those other three the pokedex will you?”
“Y-you really should do it yourself professor…”
“Don’t wanna. I’d ask everyone stay out of the habitat for now though. We’ll be moving some more pokemon in here in a little bit.”
“U-Uhm,. Well, as long as no one has anything else…you can follow me to the reception area.”
Well, that was that. Everyone had everything they needed now. Five pokeballs each, some more cash, and a new partner pokemon for some of you…so…what would you all do, then?
1.This was Camphor’s lab. Perhaps she or Frieda can point you in a specific direction if you’re looking for something. 2.The contest hall is currently holding a master-rank championship contest. Perhaps you could inquire how you could participate yourself. 3.The resort area is famous for its well, resort. Sandy, sunny beaches, amusement park, Casino…and gym. Its often considered the toughest gym in the region. 4.You can get to Route 1, Route 2, and Route 25 from Byjerlfal. Neither of the three routes are particularly dangerous. Frieda mentioned a cave system on Route 2. 5.Perhaps there could be something interesting in the Commercial district or the Industrial district.
“Yes, we were informed of the situation by some of Lady Fiore’s maids further in. Camio is merely an incident, and while I have questions as to why and how a demon lord is blending into society, we have much more pressing concerns.”
Realistically, Lucrecia’s head should be rolling across the ground, now. The sharp, metal bladed wing clashed with her blade, a resounding metallic clank as the wing cut right through her blade, cutting it in half - Madeline’s halberd came down hard, the entire force of the weapon being brought down on Camio’s wing, mere centimeters away from Lucrecia’s neck being turned into a stump.
“Graaah-!”
The demon hissed, a squawking shout as the blessed weapon cut right through his wing, stopping its momentum entirely and slicing it in half as blood poured from the cut.
“Humph-” With a display of strength, Madeline, slammed the butt of the halberd right into Camio’s face, followed by bringing the halberd in an upward arc, carving a deep gash on his front. “On your feet, maid.” Madeline gruffly replied as Camio was now clutching his severed wing, growling in pain.
“Can I ask you to look after this boy? Its his son. He was almost killed by that other demon.” Camio was quickly getting to his feet again. If it was possible for him to actually glare daggers, it was likely going to be him. “Madeline, Camio’s ability deals with metals! Be wary of anything metallic in the room and normal steel and iron likely won’t work!”
“Here.” Madeline tossed a blade towards Lucrecia. “Backup weapon. Blessed. Should be able to resist his magic. I’ll draw his attention.” The demon lord howled, thoroughly enraged and no longer even capable of vocalizing words as the wound on his chest would be sealed, iron feathers taking the place of it.
“Guh-!” Madeline steeled herself, standing between Lucrecia and Camio as the demon lord plucked feathers from his wings, and faster than any of them could barely see, they’d mold themselves into what almost seemed to be thin blades, dozens of tiny thing blades would form from that single piece of metal and launch themselves towards the two of them.
“Surrender, ahaha!” The possessed woman laughed, before her visage twisted into a hateful scowl. “Do you have any idea what its like being sealed? Of course you don’t. All you can do is scream into the void, barely aware of anything happening around you! I’m not letting that happen again!” The demon’s composure returned, her eyes flicking between Eliz and Kat. “So instead…just humor me for a moment. What are demons and…a cat thing doing hunting me, huh?” The knife was still pressed to her own throat, a trickle of blood wetting the blade. “Surely you don’t want to save these humans, or what, have the demons gone soft in my imprisonment?”
“Hmm…I dunno about that,” Lyssa replied, flexing her gauntlets, the cogs on the outside turning. “But I think she’s got us.” The pink haired maid frowned. “As long as she has that idol, if we or she kills the lady then there’s a good chance she’ll use her blood to fully break the seal on that thing.”
“Oh look, the dumb looking one is actually smart.”
“H-hey! My head isn’t full of cotton candy all the time!”
Zeal, Monferno Level 18 Status: 100% Held Item: Focus Band
Chikorita, Bayleef Level 16 Status: 100%
Bronzor, Tez Level 17 Status: 100%
14,238P Antidote x1 Great Ball x3 Super Potion x7 Tiny Mushroom x 1 Revive x2 10 Ultra Balls Shiny Stone Amulet Coin Letter of Recommendation Escape Rope Mach Bike Calcium
Important Items: Castle Medal Crystal of Knowledge Coin Case - 970 Coins Little Cup Ribbon Isabella’s Card
Badge Collection: Challenge Badge - Redcoast Town, Hector. Minor League.
"Woah, woah, girl a little was an understatement." Claire said with a chuckle. This however, was some good information. Amethyst already completed whatever objective they had, which meant that it was useless in trying to stop them for the moment. They needed to know what their overall goal was to even do anything or think about their next step. More importantly immediately problematic though, was that battling here was a terrible, terrible idea. She didn't want to get her cute butt kicked that badly.
"But hey, maybe I can help! If we put the battle on the back burner a bit, I don't know about Team Amethyst a lot but, erm, well...professor Dunstan seems like he might be trying to stop whatever it is they're up to and uhm...well...I met...Uxie and it gave me something and I might be able to help." She was fairly confident she could trust Cathia at least, with this information since well, she had actively been trying to take the Amethyst base down. She still wasn't super sure about Dunstan but it was a lead regardless.
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Hello! Welcome to my little bio.
Not much to say, really. Just a horror game protag that likes writing and playing vidya games when I'm not being chased by the cosmic forces of darkness. (I'm a security guard that works night shifts usually).
Have some dancing medjed.
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