I jump in the swimming pool.

>>7922626
Tail first.

I shall bump this for the regulars.

I shall do so again.

Well, Time to start digging then.

>>7922914
Whoopsies; that issue was resolved earlier than I thought. The current thing is wondering what to send Seviper out to attack.

Seviper should attack a Pokémart if possible, If not he should try find the place where the Magmas hold their Unused pokéballs and attack and sabotage that place.

That should weaken their abilities to catch wild pokémon, And therefore make us more unlikely to run into Magma goons who would be able to catch us.

Use dirt from tunnel to smother tail flame.

>>7923030
Acknowledged, but before we make any major decisions, I'm hoping for more people.

I shall now bump for the aforementioned more people; if there aren't any, I'll go with anon's previous plan.

I'll give it one last bump.

>>7923683
...I don't know, I'd say that before we pull anything we should see how alert Mauvile is.
Charming, what does the roof of the factory look like? Is it perfectly flat, or are there enough machinery like vents and such to provide some concealment? Send magnemite/the zubat and golbat to check it out.

Hi dudes. What's been happening? The last quest I read was 16.
Who's with us?
What pokemon do they have?
What abilities do these pokemon have?
What level are we?
I assume we're still sabotaging Magma to try to get on Aqua's good side. Is this true y/n?

Are long term goals still:

Find mommy
Defeat Porygon-Z
Stop the evil of Team Rocket
?

Also, what new things have we learnt about the following:
Skarem
Skarem's Charizard
Magma underground faction (incl. Courtney)
Psychic team (wherein we talked to Pawn)
Team Daybreak
Team Nightfall
?

>>7924275
You do so. Courtney sends out her Golbat to check, and he flies as quietly as possible to the rooftop. He returns to report that the roof has plenty of vents, most of which look newly installed, that you could conceivably hide behind.

>>7924294
Sarina, Courtney, and two true Team Magma grunts are with you. Sarina has Gabite and Mothim, Courtney has Golbat, Mightyena and Camerupt, and the grunts each have a Zubat; one has a Poochyena and the other has a Numel.
You're Level 21, Snover and Magnemite are level 20.
That's the gist of the plan for now. It'd be a good idea to read through the next few threads, though; there's a lot of plot there.

>>7924302
Mostly it, but you know who your mommy is now: Ariliee, Skarem's Charizard.

>>7924334
Skarem's Charizard is named Ariliee and is your mommy, and the two of them are extremely close.
The psychic team showed up in your house and showed you a way to mindlink with Porygon-Z. They were lead by a bishop, with two pawns with her.
The others haven't had much talked about.

>>7924359
I suggest we hide up there for now until we understand the situation better.
Charming, since /Co/mrade and Sam aren't here would it be alright if I tried rping magnemite? There's some questions I'd like to ask and I don't think they're the kind Charmeleon would consider.

>>7924577
Feel free to go for it; this could be Magnemite's turn to shine.

All right then.
Seeing that there seems to be a lull in activity, magnemite sees this as an opportunity to sate his curiosity.
He discreetly hovers over to Seviper and asks "Pardon me, but may we speak in private for a moment? There are some questions that are bothering me and you seem to be well suited towards providing answers."

>>7924714
("It's" curiosity. Magnemite is genderless.)
Seviper turns his head towards you. "Yes? What is it?"

In the meantime, please have Charmeleon ask Sarina's Gabite to start digging below the ruined platform.

>>7924730
"About how long ago was it when you mated with Arilee?"
It pauses for a moment and blinks as it considers what it said.
"...That sounded much less like my business now that I say it out loud. You are free to not answer if you don't want to, and I apologize if I made you uncomfortable."

>>7924770
Sarina does indeed release her Gabite, who starts digging like hell beneath the platform.
Seviper pauses. "Two years ago; it was shortly after the the blackout occurred."

Also, I'm going for dinner/other things now; I'll be back as soon as I can.

>>7924845
"I see. ...And roughly how long, by your estimation, does it take for an egg to hatch?"

>>7924878
Furthermore, do Pokemon only give birth one at a time?

>>7925585
...that should be in quotes btw

>>7924878
>>7925585
"Pokemon do only give birth one at a time, but the time it takes for an egg to hatch varies depending on how many other active Pokemon it's kept with. It could have hatched at any time the Rockets wanted."

>>7925947
"Ah. I understand that you might not be qualified to answer the question, but I nonetheless ask you to consider it. Has there been any correlation found between the rare pigmentation of Charmeleon and Arilee and genetics?
I ask because I would think, if there was one, humans would have made use of it and these 'shiny' pokemon would have become the equivalent of a luxury items or proof of attaining a certain status, instead of nearly impossible to find."

>>7926014
Seviper shakes his head. "None as far as I know. It'd either be a fantastic coincidence that both were shiny, or Team Rocket somehow found a way to induce it..."

FFFFFFFFF-

Totally forgot about Charmander quest. Brb, reading from the beginning.

>>7926028
...At this magnemite pauses and it's eye briefly darts around as it checks to make sure no one is eavesdropping.
"...And yet, that seems to be the sole reason Charmeleon believes Arilee to be her mother."

>>7926138
(Protip: You, with your mindlink with Charmeleon, did hear Porygon-Z confirm this.)

>>7926163
To be fair, he's the bad guy and we have every reason to distrust him.

>>7926163
(...I know, it's just given his actions thus far, I wouldn't trust Z as far as magnemite could throw him. And magnemite doesn't have arms.)

>>7926192
The Seviper frowns. "Perhaps... why would Ariliee have let us go, though?"

>>7926192
(...additionally, I'm not sure about the psychic organization either, the only thing I trust is that they don't want Charmeleon to die. Everything else... we either have no proof or there's an alternate explanation for. One I'm thinking of going into.)

>>7926225
Charmeleon speaks up.
"Possibly because she knows who I am already. It would explain why she tried to warn me about going into the desert."

>>7926225
Obviously it's all part of some overly elaborate plan on Skarem's part. Bastard is more tricky than I gave him credit for...

>>7926267
Seviper nods. "I agree... I honestly wish I could confirm whether or not you are my daughter or not, but I think that you are."

>>7926296
That's not true! That's impossible!

>>7926296
"Well, it's nice to finally meet one of my parents..."

>>7926326
Seviper smiles. "Likewise."
Also, when Pokemon make nonverbal gestures, they're probably different from what I'm describing; I'm just translating them into human terms.

>>7926225
"Given her and Skarem's behavior I do not think shared genetics would solely be enough to halt her attack. While she doesn't seem as... psychotic as Skarem, she does seem to follow his orders without hesitation.
Remember that she has even less reason to consider Charmeleon her daughter, since she is aware that shared pigmentation signifies nothing and the only connection would be Charmeleon was born in a Team Rocket lab and she once gave team rocket her egg two years ago. Even then, I detected no signs of recognition, and she certainly did not hesitate to wound Charmeleon."

>>7926344
Good to know. Did we come up with a way to hide the hole in case Magma ever comes a-knocking?

>>7926349
...(cancel that)

>>7926356
Well, it's underneath the ruined platform, so I doubt anyone would find it unless they were specifically looking for a tunnel.

>>7926369
Ah, right.

>>7926357
Magnemite actually went an extra couple feet in the air when he realized Charmeleon had approached.
"Ah... how long were you there? ...If you both feel the same then I suppose it is possible that there are some similar facial characteristics or something that trigggered parental recognition... No matter, I merely wished to have a corroborating source from someone who is not... psychotic."

>>7926394
"I just overheard you mention Arilee."
(CS, how far has Gabite dug?)

>>7926405
Gabite's started digging horizontally, and the sounds of his work aren't reaching you anymore.

>>7926405
"Ah. By the way, I was wondering when Bishop and her pawns stopped to visit you, how did their entering, meet with you, and leave, without my notice. I do not require sleep, and even blinking is more a way of communicating emotion than anything else."

>>7926420
I'd like to suggest we have a small chamber at the bottom of the hole, as a sort of hiding/gathering spot if anyone ever comes across the building looking for us, and for our allies to store supplies in.

>>7926474
...(escape instead of without)

>>7926474
"Apparently they have powers beyond our comprehension, and possess the ability to come and go where they please without being detected. A most useful gift."

>>7926504
...(man that sentence was bad... I mean "How were they able to enter, meet with you, and leave, without me noticing)

>>7926482
This will be done.

>>7926506
Magnemite pauses and looks at Charmeleon for several seconds.
"...I do not doubt that. I was mostly concerned with the time between their arrival and departure, where I do not recall noticing... anything."

>>7926552
(Snover up in this.)

Could they have stopped time somehow?

>>7926552
"Most likely that is a side-effect of their power. I have no information on the matter, so I suppose we'd have to ask them the next time they show up."

>>7926574
Crazy theories huh? I like you.

>>7926587
Seemed like some sort of hypnosis to me.

Is this the end of the conversation?

Alright, there isn't really much we can do at this point until the morning when Courtney and Sarina go out in disguise to scout the town. I suggest we try to get some rest until morning and have Gabite dig until the chamber is done.

>>7926695
Gabite should probably get an hour or two of sleep before coing out with Sarina, otherwise he might be too tired if something comes up.

>>7926705
No no, Gabite and the other Pokemon would stay hiding inside the building with us. The town's been confiscated of all their Pokemon, remember?

>>7926722
Oh right, I forgot. So Courtney would have hers, but Sarina would leave Gabite and [moth pokemon] here?

>>7926744
Neither of them would have their Pokemon. It would be big trouble if either of them got caught with Poke Balls in a town that's supposed to be completely under Magma's control and banned of Pokemon use. Also, the knowledge that they have their Pokemon with them would probably interfere with them making smarter decisions about staying discrete.

>>7926801
Remember, Courtney would be using her Team Magma uniform to trick them into thinking she is with them. So bringing her pokeballs would be okay.

>>7926841
...I suppose. Just as long as she doesn't attract too much attention. She should probably disguise her face somehow, as Skarem and the other False Magmas most likely know what she looks like as a key member of their opposing sect.

>>7926869
Yeah, that would probably be for the best. I think there was also a suggestion from last thread to instead of Courtney have one of the grunts go instead, to give them some personality.

>>7926890
...I'd rather have them both stay behind to help us watch over the hideout, and so we can converse with them/develop their character. If we must, have one grunt go with her at a time as her "partner". If she's got more than one person following her around, people would assume she's a higher-up administrator (like she actually is) and earn an unwanted investigation.

>>7926928
Guy who suggested that they get some char development here, having them stay so that we can talk to them and their mons is fine with me.

Is there an action consensus?

>>7927094
Sleep until the morning.
Have Gabite dig the chamber then rest.
Sarina goes out in disguise as a villager (without her Pokemon)
Courtney goes out in disguise as a False Magma member (with a way to disguise her face and a grunt "partner")

(and I'm back. Sorry about that, but there were matters that required my attention. ...Hmmm since it doesn't seem like much happened, can we just continue the conversation? If not, magnemite says, in response to Charmeleon "I suppose so" and hovers away, thinking rapidly)

>>7927133
I'm fine with continuing the conversation.

Did everyone suddenly die?

>>7927322
I was waiting on >>7927133 to continue the conversation, but I guess he/she changes their mind or went somewhere.

I'm still for a timeskip/sleep period.

>>7927322
(sorry, I got a phone call that I couldn't ignore)
Magnemite attempts to look Charmeleon in the eyes, is unsure of which one to look at and gives up.
"...Did they speak to you about anything else besides what you told us? I'm asking because it seems they went out of their way to talk to you, and you alone."

>>7927407
We'll continue the conversation in the morning. We're gonna be stuck inside the building all day anyway, so we'll have plenty of time to talk.

>>7927410
We examine our surroundings to check on the others.

>>7927439
I deleted it so that you could continue the conversation now. Is that all right?

>>7927439
(Yeah that's fine, just go with my earlier comment about Magnemite going "indeed and leaving)
In that case Magnemite realizes with Charmeleon looking around that it's been spacing out a bit, and, somewhat embarassed, quickly looks at it's companions to see who else is awake or asleep.

>>7927449
fine by me, I don't see anything else taking up my attention.

Ack. Okay, it seems as though everyone wants to go to bed now, so I'll redo that and have you all be waking up the next morning.

>>7927521
I'm ambivilant

>>7927521
see
>>7927439

>>7927521
Bed now please. See what the morning brings.

>>7927553
Yeah that makes sense.

>>7927487
So Magnemite pretty much does this.

>>7927487
No one else is awake just yet, except for Seviper, who's inspecting one of the machines.

>>7927589
We walk slowly over to Seviper, rubbing the sleep out of our eyes.
"What is it, father?"

>>7927589
Well then Magnemite hovers over to him.
"You are familiar with machinery?"

>>7927619
He turns, smiling slightly. "I've been trying to see how this works, but I've had no luck so far..."

>>7927633
"Not in so many words, no. I have only a little experience from Team Rocket."

>>7927635
Well of course not, you have no limbs or finger with which to fiddle with it! Why not ask one of the grunts when they wake up?

>>7927635
...Magnemite considers, it's own doubts aside that family has more to do with actions and attitude than genetic similarities. It moves to check outside, but was unable to resist one more question.
"Is it hooked up to an independent generator? Or do you mean that you are just curious as to the machine's function?"

>>7927635
"Alright then..."
We turn our attention to the Zubats and the Golbat keeping watch above us.
"See anything?"

>>7927680
"Its function; it's definitely not attached to an independent generator."

>>7927702
According to them, there are some guards walking through the city, but not many. There's quite a bit more activity at the power station.

>>7927727
We wake up the others and help them prepare for the mission in any way we can. "Sarina, see what you can find out from the townspeople, but don't do anything that would get attention or suspicion. Courtney, you see what you can get on the False Magmas in this area. Above all else, stay discrete and unnoticeable - being found out is NOT an option."

>>7927727
"Ah. I believe I recall that this factory is supposedly designed to produce durable metal barriers. Does this not seem to fit the process, or are you wondering what step it is meant to fulfull?"
Seeing as Charmeleon has appeared to lose interest and is talking the the Zubat and Golbat (which Magnemite regrets not making the effort to talk to), Magnemite turns it's interest to the machine, it had no confidence that it's own metallic nature will lend it any insight, and it has nothing else to do.

>>7927770
And don't forget to leave ANY electronic devices here, lest Z gain control over them and use it to draw attention to you.

>>7927770
They rise, nodding, and prepare to move out. Sarina leaves her Pokemon behind, but Courtney withdraws Golbat and steps outside with all three of her Pokemon.

>>7927775
"I was simply intrigued by its function. No matter for now."

>>7927770
Magnemite makes a slight metallic cough and hovers behind Charmeleon, speaking quietly so that only Charmeleon can hear it, while being thankful that it has no visible mouth.
"While your zeal remains refreshing, I think Sarina has proficiency in stealth, and I doubt, given her insurgent status, Courtney is unfamiliar with such methods as well. Though I do agree that being discovered would be catastrophic, as I doubt Arilee would take well to you knowing that you ignored her warning."

>>7927811
We go over to Gabite.
"Please, show me how your work fared last night."
(referring to the chamber dug below the platform)

>>7927828
"Ah, it was nicely." The Gabite hops down into the hole, gesturing around the admittedly cramped chamber there, but large enough for one human to crawl out of.

>>7927874
"Very well done, I'm impressed. Do you think you could make it bigger? I was thinking we could make this a secondary hiding chamber for all of us in case someone found the warehouse. Then we could hide here until out pursuers left."

>>7927896
"Enough for the floor to not collapse? I can't guarantee that; I'll try to make a wide tunnel back to the base."

>>7927896
"Maybe find some metal or concrete slab to pull over the top of the hole in case someone comes? Not that I think it likely that they'd check under the platform, but better safe than sorry."

>>7927926
"Well, see what you can do. If it gets to be too dangerous, we can stop and wait until nightfall to steal the supplies we'd need to support a larger chamber.

>>7927962
"Of course." Gabite hops back into the hole, and resumes digging.

>>7927970
Magnemite enters the chamber and quails slightly, though whether at the enclosed area or at being surrounded by dirt it is unable to determine.
"We thank you for working on this. If there is anything we can do to assist you do not hesitate to ask."

>>7927970
We exit the hole and rejoin the others in the warehouse, making our way to the Human grunt left behind to guard the building with us.
"Greetings Human, what is your name?"

>>7928055
"Thanks."

>>7928077
He smiles slightly. "Ferris."

>>7928095
"So how did you join up with Team Magma?"

>>7928135
He shrugs. "Honestly, I joined up to fight Team Aqua; I didn't know who'd want to expand the sea like that. I figured expanding the land couldn't do much harm, and Maxie certainly talked a good picture."

>>7928158
"And why did you not go with most of the rest of your organization and join with Skarem? What kept you loyal to Maxie?"

>>7928158
"Perhaps both of your sides could reach a compromise? Making more land for things to live on is a good intention, but it also takes away homes from the creatures of the sea. It seems unfair that either side would attempt to take over more space from the other."

>>7928188
He snorts. "Most? Didn't Courtney tell you that all those new Magmas are either Cipher rejects from Orre or petty thugs scraped up from the streets here? The real Magmas either got burned or got out."

>>7928207
"We have; our war's over. I doubt the Aquas would trust again, though, not after what Skarem's done. Can't say I blame them, either."

>>7928232
"...what if Skarem were to be taken down, and forced to answer to all he's done - to Magma, Aqua, and the people of this land?"

>>7928232
"In your opinion, was it possible for Aqua to have fallen to a similar fate, or was there something about Magma's structure that made such a coup more viable?"

>>7928222
(I might have forgotten that.)

"Oh. Well then, there goes the idea of converting the new Magmas to you and the true Magmas."

>>7928222
"...If the vast majority of team opposed him, and this enitre continent does not seem to be too fond of him either, how did it get this far? Does Skarem have allies who are nearly as powerful as him?"

>>7928246
Ferris sighs. "Maybe... I hope we can do that."

>>7928252
He abruptly scowls. "I don't care what anyone says, this wasn't Skarem's coup. No way that nut could have assassinated Maxie like that; someone else wanted him dead, someone clever."

>>7928263
"Not quite, as their type seems to value strength and power over all else. We may be able to gain support, or at least make them question their loyalty by appearing strong, or by making Skarem appear weak. ...Both are far easier said then done however, so I agree that it is unlikely to succeed."

>>7928305
We extend our claw to Ferris.
"Don't worry, we'll make sure it is done. Skarem will pay for all the damage he's caused, and this town will be the first to join us in taking him down!"

>>7928305
"If that is so, either they gravely miscalculated the repercussions of their actions or someone benefits from most of this region consisting primarily of charcoal and ashes."

>>7928340
He smiles a bit, shaking your claw. "I hope you're right... but I trust you too."

>>7928378
He turns to you. "Maybe." He frowns. "Unless Skarem already had something that they wanted..."

>>7928393
"Like an unusually colored Charizard, which he could have been persuaded to allow to make and give up the egg?"

>>7928423
"You think that Team Rocket did it?" He pauses. "Maybe. But I can't see the Rockets getting anything out of Skarem; he never let that Charizard out of his sight."

>>7928447
"Perhaps they're using Skarem to create chaos and disorganization between Magma and Aqua, so that they can take over the region themselves once both sides have exhausted each other in war."

(Charming, how long has Skarem been in power?)

>>7928483
"Perhaps, but I have my doubts, particularly because it seems that unless Skarem isn't stopped there's not going to be much of a region left."

>>7928483
He pauses again, then speaks more quietly. "This is just a rumor, and none of us ever talked about it openly, but... I've heard that Skarem and Ari are more than just trainer and Pokemon."
>>7928487
Approximately two years.

>>7928514
"...what do you mean?"

>>7928542
He bites his lip. "I don't know if I can explain it in Pokemon terms... they were... mates? Long-term ones?"

>>7928563
Charmeleon's face twists to one of shock and disgust.
"Mates? But...how? And WHY?"

>>7928514
WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS CHARMING?

>>7928563
"...The anatomic parts confuse me I admit, but seeing as genetic differences prevent any horrific crossbreeds and, if anything, Arilee seems far more intelligent and rational than Skarem... I am unsure of where the taboo enters the equation. Is it because, having presumably catching her in a poke ball, Skarem explicitely owns Arilee?"

>>7928575
Ferris blushes. "Please, I don't know how. I don't even know if it's true or not. It's just... they're never apart, she was never in a Poke Ball, and he's... he's nuts. There's no other word for it; he even sets himself on fire. Have you seen his face? His whole body is like that; he's a huge mass of scars, and a lot of it looked way fresher than it should. I think he tears open the old scars and makes new ones for fun."

>>7928609
"...he's a monster!"

>>7928609
*blanches*
"Well, that certainly is... unusual."

>>7928620
He shakes his head. "No argument there. A creepy one at that."

>>7928634
Charmeleon grits her fangs together and clenches her claws, the flame on her tail burning brighter and brighter in her rage as she tries to fight back the sickening images in her mind.
"He...will...PAY!"
(Snover, good point for you to come in and calm us down)

>>7928678
"...For?"

>>7928678
Snover does indeed come to calm you down, gently taking your claw, but the effect is somewhat lessened by the sound of laughter in your head.
*Oh my, I didn't know THAT... a little bit of impurity in your family line, Charmeleon?*

>>7928708
Can Magnemite hear Z as well?

>>7928711
Faintly.

>>7928708
*NOT NOW, MONSTER!*

>>7928717
"...While your interest in us is flattering, do you have nothing better to do than make Charmeleon angry? Or at least something more challenging, since she's already fairly incandescent with fury."

>>7928695
For being creepy.

>>7928744
*Now, now, you must learn to keep your emotions in check. After all, here, I can see plenty... of...* The voice trails off, and when it returns, all the mockery is gone from it. *You... you looked into my mind?*

>>7928747
Magnemite stops and thinks for a second.
"I wonder, which is it Z, are you simply bored, or is the perfect being feeling a little lonely? Thralls tend not to make the best converstationalists I suppose."

>>7928765
Magnemite freezes, and ever so slightly it's pupil shifts to look at Charmeleon.
"...Care to share with the rest of the class?"

>>7928767
>>7928775
Just so you know, Z is giving no indication of having heard you.

>>7928765
*No, that would imply that you had a mind to view in the first place!*

>>7928784
...Magnemite takes note of this and sighs. This will close off some opportunities, but, choosing to look on the bright side, there are now some advantages as well.

>>7928784
The last one, 775, was directed at Charmeleon.

>>7928805
If it's possible for a telepathic voice to be a low growl, Z's is it. *Team Rocket is nothing compared to this. I assure you that you will die for this outrage.*

>>7928831
...Magnemite makes a note that Charmeleon and it will have words with each other in the future.

>>7928831
Aww, is someone mad because his privacy was invaded? *smug*

>>7928905
...please don't tell me you thought that out loud.

>>7928831
*Believe me, Monster - if I could have avoided it I would have. I have no desires to see into your twisted wasteland of a mind. Perhaps if our connection was cut off once and for all, or we stopped having these "conversations", the visions would stop for BOTH of us. Although, I find it amusing that seeing into your mind causes you so much...discomfort. Perhaps I can use this connection to my own pleasure, like you have been.*

In our minds, we smile cruelly at Porygon Z

>>7928928
There's a very long pause there; apparently, Z is too enraged to speak for some time. Eventually, though it finally does. "It looks as though destroying you will be my real test, Charmeleon."

>>7928928
Magnemite would facepalm if it had hands, though it considers that really, any apology wouldn't be received, fear would not be believed, and nothing Charmeleon could say would make Z less likely to kill her. And, trying desperately to see the silver lining in a cloud that appears to be becoming a tornado, Magnemite considers that the angrier Z gets, the easier it would be to outsmart him.

>>7928989
*...Never mind. We are doomed.*

>>7928989
*Right back at you, Monster.*

>>7928905
No, if I wanted us to say it it would have been in quotes.

>>7929045
There's no reply to that; Z has now left your mind.

>>7929057
Magnemite stares at Charmeleon. Just. Stares.

>>7929072
Charmeleon sighs, as it looks around the others.
"Looks like it's time I told you what Bishop told me.."
We proceed to explain the psychic connection that we (Charmeleon) share with Porygon Z, and how we can not only listen to its thoughts, but now we can see "into" its mind.

>>7929119
"...And why did they, and you, decide to keep it a secret? As Z appears mercifully incapable of killing or harming you through this connection, it is literally impossible for the situation to get worse."

>>7929162
"I only found out about it last night - and I wasn't sure about how it worked at the time. For all I knew, it could've been some trick, or it might have only worked because Bishop was there to help. And to tell you the truth... I don't WANT this ability. To me, it makes me like... IT."

>>7929229
"I have good news and bad news for you. While I consider it likely that you have been misled about the nature of your ability, you will in all likelyhood prefer the alternate explanation even less.:."

>>7929275
"Which is?"

>>7929284
Magnemite considers carefuly and decides it needs more information for it's own hypothesis.
"Perhaps the connection occurs from coincidence, such as both Z and you were 'born' at the same time... Or perhaps Z simply has no interest in forming a connection with Snover or I, as at the time we weren't great conversationalists, and even now, Z probably would not consider talking to us as 'fun' as his conversations/taunts with you."

>>7929373
Shifting gears, Magnemite tries to hide it's frustration and asks: "...Do you think that Bishop and her pawns wish for your destruction? Because though it is an inefficient method, it is the only explanation I can think of for this to have occured."

>>7929373
Charmeleon considers Magnemite's words.
"...then take it from someone who knows - you're lucky you weren't given this 'gift'. So far, it's been nothing but a curse..."
We look around at the others, with conviction in our eyes.
"We don't have any more time for delays, no more room for mistakes - Porygon Z seeks to kill us now, and half the world seems to be either with him or under his influence. The next few days are going to be hard, almost impossible, for all of us..."
She takes note of their expressions before continuing.
"...but I'm not going to give up. For my mother, for Seviper and Sableye's master, for the fallen leader of Magma, and for everyone else that has suffered loss from all this - I will see to it that Skarem pays dearly for all that he has done, and that the Monster will lie dead beneath my feet, before I burn his filth away and scatter his ashes to the winds!"

>>7929467
"I don't believe so. If Bishop wished for my destruction, I have no doubt that she would have accomplished it by now - given her abilities. Whoever these supernatural Humans are, they seem to be on our side."

>>7929467
Unable to contain its frustration it continues. "Because I believe that they should have understood the fact that Porygon Z is both paranoid and insane, and given how he wishes to destory all who no his existence it is not a great leap to discern what he will do to someone who knows of his thoughts. And yet, they had you make the connection without informing you that you had no mental defenses or way of concealing information from Porygon Z. And they took great care to do so at a time when no one was around to talk you out of it."

>>7929519
"...Do you perhaps intend to make Z so angry that he suffers a fatal glitch?
It is good to see you so confident in the face of the fact that a virtually omnipotent, insane, being now is willing to invest its energies to your destruction, but at some point, you should have something to back it up."

>>7929589
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF-
Hadn't thought of that. Crap.

>>7929665
(That is why I am inclined not to take anything people say at face value, and that even the recaps are taken from Charmeleon's perspective and may not be objectively true)

>>7929639
"I do have something to back it up, Magnemite..."
Charmeleon places her paw on Magnemite as a sign of comfort and affection.
"...I have you, and Snover, and all our friends and allies that have already come to join our cause."

>>7929720
"...If that is so, and you trust us to defend you against that, then we must in turn trust you. You were not honest about your meeting with Bishop. Refrain from such behavior in the future.
...You are not concealing anything else from us, from ME, are you?"

>>7929752
"No, Magnemite, I do not hide anything from my family. It was only this once, because...I didn't want it to be true."
Charmeleon lowers her head in shame.

>>7929793
Magnemite looks at Charmeleon closely, even going so far as to hover under her so he can see her face when she lowers her head.
Satisfied it returns to it's previous position, and then turns around to regard the rest of the entourage.
"...I see. I apologize for doubting you."

>>7929793
(Hmhmhmhmhmhm... liar.)

>>7929793
(For clarification, Charmeleon IS hiding the fact that she seems to have involuntarily enthralled people right?)

>>7929854
>>7929859
We'll get to THAT role-playing cross-roads later.

By the way, how much time has passed since Sarina and Courtney have left?

>>7929854
(That answers my question. .../Co/mrade, while I find your roleplaying something to aspire to, and every action consistant could you perhaps make decisions that are both in character and not ultimately self destructive?)

>>7929900
(You'll just have to have faith in me, like I have faith in all of you, comrades)

>>7929895
I'm going to guess... 45 minutes or so.

>>7929895
(...This isn't just a far more subtle approach to those trolls that appear at the beginning suggesting suicidal behavior... is it?)

>>7929922
Ugh.
Alright, we need to think of something constructive to do to pass the time. Is there anything inside this place we could use for training?

>>7929931
(?)

>>7929931
(No, I think he has just been Channeling Kamina...)

(Would that make this Charmeleon Charmina?)

>>7929938
You could fight Ferris' Pokemon and use some potions lying around to heal each other.

>>7929954
A freedom-fighting, inspirational-speaking warrior leader that seeks to overthrow the oppressors of this world and see to it that her comrades and fellow Pokemon see a bright future where they are all safe and happy - no matter what the dangers or costs to herself?

Yeah, pretty much what I've been going for this whole time. Ain't it great?

>>7929920
...Given that that is what you had Charmeleon just tell Magnemite... In any case. Are you bothered if I continue to act in this manner? I envision Magnemite as being they type to consider EVERYTHING including other peoples feelings. It lacks initiative, and though quick to point out Z's paranoia, it has a case of its own, as well as a habit of thinking it's view of things is the correct one. Initially, while not actually suspicious towards others, taking the step to calculate that most have no reason to lie to it, it only really trusts Charmeleon and Snover. And now... Note that when Magnemite apologized, it wasn't facing Charmeleon.
Charming? I'm not messing up your plot point of Charmeleon having enchanted her friends am I? Because I can tone it down if I am.)

>>7929950
Like those guys at the beginning who suggested Charmeleon dip her tail in water.

>>7929988
Let's do some training then

>>7930015
No no, not at all. I think you've got the role NAILED. I'm really surprised how in-character you've managed to get in this short amount of time. Please, continue!

>>7930033
Oooh
hahaha, yeah, I think CS is smart enough to realize those are trolls.

>>7930011
...I am thankful that Kamina didn't have much opportunity to talk to his enemies for extended periods of time.

>>7930015
Nope, I'm fine. I'm handwaving it by saying that Magnemite's inorganic and steely nature has made it less susceptible than Snover to the mindfuckery.

However, it's past my bedtime, so I'm going to have to go for now. However, you'll probably have a new level or two tomorrow.

Given the timing I will say that Charmeleon's speech preempted this:
>>7929639
In which case Magnemite approaches Magnemite and says "Earlier I brought up my suspicions towards Bishop, without really providing an answer. I suspect them of not being as benevolent as they claim..." (Then segue to the above comment.

>>7930120
But please feel free to finish your conversation here, although if you could archive this, I'd be grateful.

>>7930120
"I'll keep it in mind, Magnemite. They have been helpful to us for now, but we still don't know their true intentions. Until we do, I'm not letting my guard down around them."

>>7930159
"...You mean to say that you had your guard UP when you made the catastrophic decesion to test if your bond with Z went both ways? ...If that is so then the thought of what you would do with your guard DOWN frightens me more than our probable doom at Z's hands or... flippers I suppose."

>>7930211
"Then I guess you'll have to help me train to keep my guard up. What do you say we get some 'training' done now?" Charmeleon motions towards Ferris and his ready-to-battle Pokemon.

>>7930301
"...I suppose the way things are now, things can only improve now can't they?"
Magnemite follows Charmeleon and joins in on the training.
-End Scene-

>>7930324
Welcome to the team
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