Looks like I checked twitter at the right time.

>>1128474
Here we go!

Aw yea! Highlight of my Saturday

Hope all is well Gobble

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>>1128474
Goddamn. Audit Quest AND Pokemon Island Quest in one day? Is it Christmas again?

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>>1128474
hah, time for butts

>>1128494
Speaking of...

>>1128474
>Totodile (dice)
Should be the other way around.

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You decide to train Dice. After all, he’s the newest member of the group and probably the most in need of some extra help.

Your head is still twirling from that tea. You went in pretty deep. You feel like you’re in a unique headspace right now, and whatever ideas you come up with, it won’t be like a regular training session.

You and your pokemon relax outside of the temple in an open area that doesn’t seem particularly special. You saw people running around here before and playing with pokemon, so it seems fine to train here. You’ve been trying to figure out if you want to train Dice or Mace. You decide on Dice first, and Mace if there’s time. You don’t want to neglect anybody.

You ask Mace and Gobble to keep an eye on Bella. Mace gives what looks like his best imitation of a salute. Gobble looks up long enough from digging in his fur for food to nod, then goes back to it.

Dice, who was just running in a circle with his arms out, comes to a sto looks up at you with an empty expression. He’s sort of a blank slate, isn’t he?

>Learn a new move
>Work on stats
>Work on specializing in a type of move (extra power, accuracy, or negating negative effects, etc)
>Work his lack of situational awareness
>Something else

>>1128502
>Work on his lack of situational awareness

This seems paramount imo

>>1128502
>Work his lack of situational awareness

>>1128502
>Work his lack of situational awareness
He will need a physical water move next time though

>>1128502
>>Work his lack of situational awareness
hi Gobble

>>1128502
>comes to a sto

>>1128502
>Work his lack of situational awareness

This or see if we can't find a way to communicate with him better since that could also be a bit of a problem.

>>1128502
>>Work his lack of situational awareness

>>1128502
>>Work his lack of situational awareness
Doing this while kinda high is gonna result in some six sense go with the flow bullshit isn't it? Awesome

>>1128502
>Work his lack of situational awareness

>>1128537
Drunken Fist (Zui quan) Dice?

I'm ok with this

>>1128502
>Work on his lack of situational awareness

>>1128502
>>1128550
Plus shouldn't it be
>Work on his lack of situational awareness?

>>1128502
>Work his lack of situational awareness

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>>1128532
nah, we just need to come up with a translation for each of his bites

it's not like he will break the skin on purpose after all

>>1128502
>Work his lack of situational awareness

That's sort of a crippling weakness.

>>1128502
>>Work his lack of situational awareness

>>1128537
>>1128553

I can dig it.

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>>1128561
[Whoops]

>>1128553
>>1128587

Drunken master frialigator shoots hydropumps in seemingly random directions that always fuck you up

>>1128474
>A Trip Through Your Own Head
Forgot to change the title eh?

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>>1128597
[fuck]

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>>1128618

>>1128594
Or we can have him use Hydropump to propel himself towards his opponents, follow up with an Aqua Tail, if not just his own body weight (improvised Body Slam)

>>1128474
Awwwwww yeah!

Yes it's time!

>>1128594
>drunken master feraligatr
>can also learn dragon dance
I didn't know I wanted martial arts gator so badly.

>>1128669
Oh, we can bring back that idea from last quest

Have Dragon Dance double as a dodge maneuver to oncoming attacks

When we get the chance we should teach him aqua jet

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Dice seems like a swell pokemon, but you’ve noticed he’s really oblivious to the things around him. He doesn’t seem to dedicate a lot of mental energy to paying attention.

“Alright, Dice, we need to work on your situational awareness.”

He gives you another blank look.

“Let’s start with something easy. How many pokemon, besides yourself, are in this field?”

There’s Belladonna, Mace, and Gobble. He notices Mace rolling around, then to Belladonna, then to Gobble, then back to Mace. There are two bird pokemon on the other side of the field just hopping around and not doing much. That’s five total.

Gobble burps and Dice excitedly points.

“That’s nice, but how many? No looking back.”

He holds makes four noises, indicating four pokemon. From his face you can tell it’s a guess.

“Not quite.”

This will take some work. Maybe you can get a specialized exercise.

>He pays more attention when moving in one spot. (leads to drunken master)
>Meditate (More serious, more attention span, spiritual focus)
>Work on looking around quickly (faster reflexes)
>He’s got a big nose. You bet he could use that to make up for his short attention span (Passive odor sleuth type of uses and other things)
>Something else

>>1128669
reminder that we will never get a Water/Fighting Mega Feraligatr

>>1128690
>>He pays more attention when moving in one spot. (leads to drunken master)
Sempai is noticing us guys!

>>1128690
>He pays more attention when moving in one spot. (leads to drunken master)

>>1128690
>>He pays more attention when moving in one spot. (leads to drunken master)

>>1128690
>He pays more attention when moving in one spot. (leads to drunken master)

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>>1128690
>He pays more attention when moving in one spot. (leads to drunken master)

>>1128690
>He pays more attention when moving in one spot. (leads to drunken master)

>>1128690
He pays more attention when moving in one spot. (leads to drunken master)

>>1128690
>He pays more attention when moving in one spot. (leads to drunken master)
DRUNKEN FIST

>>1128690
>He pays more attention when moving in one spot. (leads to drunken master)

>>1128690
>Meditate (More serious, more attention span, spiritual focus)
Safest long-term bet.

>>1128690
>He pays more attention when moving in one spot. (leads to drunken master)

>>1128690
>He pays more attention when moving in one spot (leads to drunken master)

Aw yea!

So how would the monks/pokemon league/professor respond if we give Dice booze?

>>1128718
You mean DRUNKEN FANG

>>1128730
Supporting

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I think we might need to do a quote only vote, it's too close to call and obvious samefagging on both sides

>>1128690
>He pays more attention when moving in one spot. (leads to drunken master)

>>1128735
People are still arriving and there is only one right answer. Not really feeling samefagging.

>>1128690
>He pays more attention when moving in one spot. (leads to drunken master)

I swear my shift just ended.

>>1128760
I think he was kidding.

There is literally 1 vote for anything other than drunken master.

>>1128760
Well thats not to say the other forms of training dont have merit. That passive Oder Sleuth is really tempting, and i wouldnt mind teaching that to Dice (or another pokemon) in the future

>>1128690
>>He pays more attention when moving in one spot. (leads to drunken master)

>>1128768
T-there's been more than one counter vote.

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>>1128717
[There are no rules against giving a pokemon a fermented berry, although people would question why you'd do that. As long as you're not going so crazy with it that you cause liver damage (which would take so much that you'd practically have to do it intentionally) nobody will care besides thinking you have no sense of smell or something.

On that note, give me some rolls for initial success!]

Rolled 34 (1d100)

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>>1128768
I was

>>1128772
it is very tempting, I would love the stuff that would come with it, but drunken master is way too awesome

Rolled 22 (1d100)

>>1128784

Rolled 52 (1d100)

>>1128784

Rolled 52 (1d100)

>>1128784

Rolled 61 (1d100)

>>1128784

>>1128784
Well the whole drunken style doesnt actually use booze, so i would hope fellow anons wouldnt want to resort to fermented berries.

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>>1128785
>>1128789
>>1128791

>>1128791
>>1128792

I sense strong voodoo juju going on here.

>>1128816
>>1128804
Well we are treading untested waters

Dice will pick it up as we go, i'm sure of it

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There’s just something about his brain that engages more when he’s bobbing and weaving around. It’s not an intuitive solution, but your own mind isn’t in it’s usual intuitive state.

You let your body wave around a little like plant in the wind. Dice, intrigues, follows your lead.

“Yeah, just like that.”

He’s having fun. He likes this strange game. You step it up by leaning back but stepping forward. Your upper body weight nearly makes you fall backwards, but you focus that momentum into swinging it back around instead. Suddenly, you’re able to reach out and poke him playfully on the snoot. He looks surprised and delighted, and imitates the move.

Except when he does it, he uses the weight of his tail a lot to swing himself around in reaction to what you do. As you move around, you ask him things like if the rock behing him is bigger or smaller than Gobble, or if there are any clouds above you guys, or if anyone is wearing red when people walk by. Just anything you happen to notice that makes a good question. He gets a few right without having to check, but you think he’ll need some more training. Still, it’s a start to something unique, and potentially helpful.

“Alright. Good job, Dice. Let’s take a break.”

He runs off and bites Bella gently as she sunbathes. She leaps up in surprise and he chases her around. She’s half upset, half laughing.

Mace seems to be paying a lot of attention to what you’re doing. He keeps a lookout, or an ear out, or whatever you want to call it, to Belladonna to make sure she doesn’t get into any trouble, but he also faces you. He’s never had any problems with paying attention at all.

You glance over to the temple exit. Keira comes out and waves. When she gets closer, she tells you that some of the others wanted to talk to Laki some more so it’ll be a while longer.

Probably for the best. You feel like Mace could use some special attention

>Let’s work on focusing that power into finer points. Really master precise control.
>Let’s work on moving around quickly with that excess power. We’ll get it down, don’t worry.
>Work on using that excess energy as a strong attack
>Forget that stuff for now, work on a move
>Ask if he’s changed his mind about evolving
>Something else

>>1128880
>Ask if he’s changed his mind about evolving
Just a quick question, then
>Let’s work on moving around quickly with that excess power. We’ll get it down, don’t worry.

>>1128880
>>Let’s work on focusing that power into finer points. Really master precise control.

Work on the control, then we'll be able to work on the fancier stuff with more ease.

>>1128880
>Let’s work on focusing that power into finer points. Really master precise control.

>>1128880
>>Let’s work on focusing that power into finer points. Really master precise control.

>>1128880
>Let’s work on focusing that power into finer points. Really master precise control.

>>1128880
>Let’s work on focusing that power into finer points. Really master precise control.

Crit training?

Crit training.

>>1128880
>>Work on using that excess energy as a strong attack
Personally I think Mace has made his position on evolution clear.

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>>1128880
>>Let’s work on focusing that power into finer points. Really master precise control.
we can give him a unibeam once he masters flying ironman style

>Ask if he’s changed his mind about evolving
no need to push it, just figure out what he's feeling. Get keira to translate too

>>1128880
>Let’s work on moving around quickly with that excess power. We’ll get it down, don’t worry.

>>1128880
>Ask how he's feeling about evolving after having seen his friend Boldore
Lets not push the issue, might come off wrong
Additionally
>Lets work on focusing that power into finer points. Really master precise control.
Anything to help Mace focus utilizing that power so he's in control.

>>1128880
>>Let’s work on focusing that power into finer points. Really master precise control.

>>1128880
>Let’s work on focusing that power into finer points. Really master precise control.
Let's stop him blasting off again.

>Dice, intrigues, follows your lead.
Think it should be "intrigued".

>you ask him things like if the rock behing him
"Behind".

I'll take my butts to go please Gobble.

>>1128880
>Let’s work on focusing that power into finer points. Really master precise control.

>>1128880
>Let’s work on moving around quickly with that excess power. We’ll get it down, don’t worry.

And if we do ask about evolving, we should make a point that we're asking because he's seemed like he has a lot on his mind, and we want to remind him we've got his back.

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>>1128938

>>1128880
>Let’s work on moving around quickly with that excess power. We’ll get it down, don’t worry.
We'll have our own accelerock.

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>>1128938
[And here]

>>1128880
>Let’s work on focusing that power into finer points. Really master precise control.

>>1128880
>>Let’s work on focusing that power into finer points. Really master precise control.

>>1128880
>Let’s work on moving around quickly with that excess power. We’ll get it down, don’t worry.

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[Give me some rolls, please!]

Rolled 42 (1d100)

>>1129026

Rolled 85 (1d100)

>>1129026

Rolled 92 (1d100)

>>1129026

>>1129026
Dice for Mace!

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>>1129040
Aaay

Rolled 70 (1d100)

Wait, is this how I roll?

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>>1129040
good job mate

You know what I like most about you as a QM, Gobble? Your willingness to let people run with fun ideas they have on a whim, if it makes sense.

No one could have predicted drunken fist gator, but it got proposed, had interest, and it was a choice on the next vote, and you made it work. It makes it feel more like a fun whim Herb had, too, with the way you do it.

You're good at this. That's what I'm saying. Also, Dice is the most adorable.

>>1129102
Bella is the most adorable!

>>1129102
Gobble (QM) is the most adorable!

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>>1129119
>not Gobble
first poke is best poke

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You sit down beside him and scratch on his head the way Hana did before, but without the vibrations. He doesn’t like it as much, but he appreciates the gesture.

“How are you doing, buddy?”

He sighs.

“I know you had a setback before, and something went on with that Boldore friend of yours. But no matter what happens, I’m here for you, okay? Not just as a trainer, but as a friend.”

He perks up. He’s about to snuggle into you when Bella and Dice run by. Then he goes back to looking stoic.

“I get it. I don’t like to look vulnerable in front of other people either.” You think about how people always comment on you being scrawny, or that time you cried in front of kids at school.

He very subtle snuggles into your hand as Keira sits by you.

“I’m going to guess something, but if I’m wrong, let me know, okay? I think you’ve been thinking about evolution lately.”

He glances up, then nods.

“Is it something you want to do because of what happened?”

He sighs again, then starts making noises. Keira translates. She says how he thought evolution changes you, and it does, but his Boldore friend changed for the better. He used to be a bully and a jerk.

“So you think if you evolve, you might become better?”

He nods. He doesn’t feel like he’s very good right now.

“You are good, Mace. Even the best have setbacks. That’s why we need to train hard.”

He looks fired up.

“Ready?”

He leaps up.

“Let’s do this!”

You do a quick warm up first, then have him work on precision control. He whooshes out the energy like a gust of wind at first, but he very quickly starts getting the hang of it again. You hold up a leaf and he focuses little beams along the stem. Keira even helps him learn a few symbols in Loanah and he carves those into things, too.

He leaps up and fires three beams at the same leaf. It’s like a proto tri-attack. He’s really got his confidence back.

“Great job!” You pat him on the back. “How are you feeling? Do you want a new Macho Brace?”

He shakes his head. He doesn’t want it as a crutch anymore. He’s still got a long way to go, and he knows it, but he’s going to learn to handle it himself.

Laki comes out of the temple building now. She looks exhausted, but she turns a little self-conscious and almost bashful when she greats the two of you.

“Keira. Soft Hands. I just got a call from Valerie. Her and Hana will be sailing the yacht by tomorrow. They might stop in the dock if there’s time.”

>Ask about her interview and what happened in the sauna.
>Let’s take the rest of the day off and rest/cook.
>Call Valerie back. You should talk about daring each other to do outgoing things.
>Let’s go explore more of the island!
>Something else

>>1129150
>Ask about her interview and what happened in the sauna.


>>1129145
Bella is technically first. As we got her egg before we met anyone else.

Also it wasn't "best" It was most adorable.

>>1129150
>>Ask about her interview and what happened in the sauna.

>>1129150
>Let’s go explore more of the island!

>>1129119
>>1129145

They're also adorable, and Munchlax is one of my favorites, but as a noble Floridian, I must respect the gator.

>>1129150
>Ask about her interview and what happened in the sauna.

>>1129150
>>Ask about her interview and what happened in the sauna.
>Let’s go explore more of the island!

>>1129150
>Ask about her interview and what happened in the sauna.

>>1129150
>Ask about her interview and what happened in the sauna.

And then if we have time later:
>Call Valerie back. You should talk about daring each other to do outgoing things.

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>>1129102
[Thanks! I appreciate that. I believe that a quest is a collaborative effort. To be honest, most of the best ideas are from player suggestions I'd never think of on my own. It's not my quest, it's our quest.]

>>1129150
>Ask about her interview and what happened in the sauna.
>Let’s go explore more of the island!

>>1129150
>Ask about her interview and what happened in the sauna.

>He very subtle snuggles into your hand as Keira sits by you.
Think it should be "subtly" Gobble.

>She looks exhausted, but she turns a little self-conscious and almost bashful when she greats the two of you.
Should be "greets".

We will acquire all the butts.

>>1129150
>Call Valerie back. You should talk about daring each other to do outgoing things.

I'm imagining Mace as a rune master now...

I wonder if mace could use his precision beams to etch ring targets and such into the opponent? Like, it'd be a welt or anime-esque scorch mark. Makes me wonder what other sorts of tags there are...

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>>1129187
[Second butt[

>>1129150
>Ask about her interview and what happened in the sauna.
>Let’s go explore more of the island!
Then, later tonight:
>Call Valerie back. You should talk about daring each other to do outgoing things.

>>1129150
>>Ask about her interview and what happened in the sauna.

>>1129150
>>Ask about her interview and what happened in the sauna.

then

>Let’s go explore more of the island!

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You decide to walk and talk. You feel like seeing more. And Keira looks eager to show you. She hops around.

“Okay! Now that you can come up the mountain a bit, we can see the Holy Wood Path, then the Ice Flow Dip, then Traitor Lookout! Oh, it looks so nice from there!”

She jumps ahead of you, Laki, and all your pokemon. Laki’s Chatot flies to catch up with her.

“So...”

“So.” She says flatly.

“That spirit quest huh? Sure makes people act strange.”

She looks like she’s going to put you in a headlock, but stops. “Yeah. I don’t really remember it.”

You think she’s telling the truth. But then again, you’re not really good at knowing.

“So how was your interview?”

She keeps her eyes ahead. “Well, you know. They couldn’t tell if my vision was just my psyche, or a prophecy.”

“A prophecy?”

“I don’t want to make a big deal out of it. t happens sometimes. It’s all vague and up to interpretation. Don’t worry about it.” She picks up Bella instead of continuing to talk.

She doesn’t seem like she wants to talk about it.

>Let it go for now.
>Go ask Keira about prophecies.
>Push Laki on the subject. Sometimes you wish people would push you.
>Ask about something else

>>1129302
>Push Laki on the subject. Sometimes you wish people would push you.

I've been there.

>>1129302
>>Go ask Keira about prophecies.
Not knowing this stuff is going to bite us sooner or later.

>>1129302
>Push Laki on the subject. Sometimes you wish people would push you.

>>1129302
>Go ask Keira about prophecies.

>>1129302
>Push Laki on the subject. Sometimes you wish people would push you.
>Go ask Keira about prophecies.

>>1129302
>Let it go for now
>Go ask Keira about prophecies

>>1129302
>>Ask about something else
"Cool. I made pancakes."
>Go ask Keira about prophecies.

>>1129302
>Push Laki on the subject. Sometimes you wish people would push you.
Make sure to let her know it's because we care, not just curiosity.

>>1129334
FFFFF
Forgot to add: Tell her about our visions. Leave out the stuff Rayquaza wanted us to keep to ourselves. Definately tell her about the pancakes, though.

>>1129302
>>1129334
Eh I'll back this.

Keeping
>I made pancakes.
though.

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>>1129302
>Go ask Keira about prophecies.

>>1129302
>Push Laki on the subject. Sometimes you wish people would push you.
She has to learn to open up.

> t happens sometimes.
Missing an I there Gobble.

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>>1129333
Nice trips

>>1129302
>Push Laki on the subject. Sometimes you wish people would push you.

And isn't that why we like Laki?

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You want to ask Keira about prophecies, but first, you should talk to Laki.

“I made pancakes in mine.”

She tries holding back a laugh, but only manages it for a second before bursting into a loud one right from the gut. She has to put Bella down to hold her sides.

“That’s the most Soft Hands thing I’ve ever heard.” She wipes a tear from her eye. “Ahh. Crap. Pancakes don’t mean anything special to you, do they?” She realizes she might be trampling on something.

“A bit, but that’s okay. What’d you see?” You push. At least, you push as hard as you can, given that you’re you and all. “I mean, if you don’t want to talk about it, I understand, but you seemed really-”

“Yeah. Yeah. I guess. Keira already knows all about it, so you might as well too.” She stretches. “Just don’t take it personally, okay? And if you tell anyone, I’ll give Keira some work to do, understand?”

You gulp and nod.

“I saw something I’ve been thinking about ever since the games. The future of the island. The islands changed into a smaller version of the mainland.”

“Oh, what does that mean?”

“It means Loanah won’t exist in the future. Not the way it does now. Mainlanders will keep coming in bigger numbers and bring their money and culture and all their children and we’ll be strangers in our own homeland. It won’t happen tomorrow, or a decade from now. But in a few generations, that’s where we’ll be. Because of people like your family.”

“But we don’t want-”

“Yeah. I know. And you’re a nice guy, Soft Hands. Really nice. That Jacob guy, you, and probably Val and others like you want to learn and you follow our customs, mostly. But It’s not just you. And even if nobody came here, I’ve seen what all the media and everything else does. That’s just how the world is now. We always kept our numbers down to make sure there were enough resources for everyone. We’re going to get washed away by the dominant power. That’s just nature. The strong dominate the weak.”

You always took Laki as a bit short-sighted and rash, but she’s thinking really far into the future.

“So they wanted to know if your vision was something that was bothering you, or a prophecy of the future?”

She nods, then picks Belladonna up again. "It's nothing personal."

>Say nothing
>That’s generations from now. Lots can change from now until then
>Maybe her culture will spread out instead
>Does this mean she’s going to join that anti-outsider group?
>Something else

>>1129517
>That’s generations from now. Lots can change from now until then
>Maybe her culture will spread out instead

>>1129517
>Maybe her culture will spread out instead
>Things will change, but if we work hard we can make sure the most important stuff won't get lost in transition!

>>1129517
>That’s generations from now. Lots can change from now until then
>Maybe her culture will spread out instead

>>1129517
>That’s generations from now. Lots can change from now until then
>Maybe her culture will spread out instead

>>1129517
>>That’s generations from now. Lots can change from now until then
>>Maybe her culture will spread out instead

>>1129517
>That’s generations from now. Lots can change from now until then
>Maybe her culture will spread out instead

>>1129517
>That’s generations from now. Lots can change from now until then
>Maybe her culture will spread out instead

>>1129517
>Maybe her culture will spread out instead
>Mainlander's don't all share 1 culture.
>Hell, most mainlander cultures are actually a combination of other smaller cultures.

>Strong dominate the weak
Laki should just rape herb already

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>>1129517
>>That’s generations from now. Lots can change from now until then
Pokemon Island Adventure Quest, come for the butts, stay for the philosophical debates on miscegenation

>>1129517
>>That’s generations from now. Lots can change from now until then
>>Maybe her culture will spread out instead
With such a forewarning couldn't steps be taken to insure the culture is preserved?

>>1129564
Like Keira? :^].

>>1129517
>That’s generations from now. Lots can change from now until then
>Maybe her culture will spread out instead

>>1129517
>That’s generations from now. Lots can change from now until then

>>1129517
>>Maybe her culture will spread out instead
She didn't actually see how the people changed, right? Didn't see if they were like us, or something new entirely. That's an important part to overlook.

People will change in response to new ideas and cultures. It cuts every way, meaning that if Loanah disappears it won't vanish without changing the mainland as well. That's the way of things, too.

>>1129517
>That’s generations from now. Lots can change from now until then

>>1129517
>Something else
>If your people hold true to their culture and traditions, then won't it be possible for the Loanan culture to survive contact with the mainland?
It's not like the mainland is actively antagonistic toward their culture; the danger here is in the future generations choosing freely to forego their own culture in favor of the mainland's.

>>1129575
not sure reservations are a good outcome

biggest problem with culture is how it shifts over time, and there's really nothing we can do to stop mainlanders from moving to the islands. Best possible outcome is mainlanders get accepted into the native culture and integrate. Ironically, the antimainlander gang will cause the destruction of their culture by having the mainlanders never integrate and maintain their mainland culture on the island while they grow in numbers

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“That’s generations from now. Lot’s of things could change from now until then.”

“Maybe. But we have a saying. A tree planted today is a forest tomorrow.”

“And it goes two ways. There are lots of cultures on the mainland. And they all interact and mix. Maybe Loanah culture will spread.”

“We don’t exactly have a lot of books or television stations here. But thanks.” She tousles your hair. “Maybe you’re on to something, though.” She plays with your hair some more. “And there are a few things from the mainland I wouldn’t mind more of.” She laughs. “Oh yeah. Did Val talk about me before when you two camped together?”

You walk and chat a little longer. She seems to be in much better spirits. You’re on a roll today! It makes you feel great.

You go catch up with Keira and ask her about prophecies.

“You know about Laki’s vision?” She asks. She quickly covers her mouth. “I mean. Oh shoot. Pretend I didn’t say anything, okay?”

“It’s okay. She told me.”

“Oh thank the ancestors. I’m supposed to keep it confidential. Lots of personal stuff gets revealed.” Keira relaxes. “Prophecies can happen during vision quests too. It’s really rare and it can come to anyone, and it’s a really great honor. Our ancestors on the other side of the veil can see things that haven’t happened yet, and that’s how they let us know. It can be a warning, or help us decide if we’re at a crossroads about something, or just good news like a special person being born.”

Now the two of you chat for a bit, too. She points out different things she likes about the path, then the ice flow dip, which is a point in the river where the ice melts and large chunks flow down.

She stops. “Oh. It’s growing season. I almost forgot.” She points down a few ways you can go. There’s the main path, which just takes you to where you’re going, the path with lots of bushes with berries and things, and the very rarely walked one with rare pokemon.

>Rare pokemon path!
>Main path. You’re excited to see the lookout and spend some time up before you have to sleep.
>Berries? Let’s go that way
>Something else.

>>1129745
>>Berries? Let’s go that way
I imagine the one that's rarely walked is rarely walked for a reason.

>>1129745
>Main path. You’re excited to see the lookout and spend some time up before you have to sleep.

>>1129745
>Rare pokemon path!

Though maybe Berries if time. Gobble could use a treat, and we can supply up

>>1129745
>Berries? Let’s go that way

>>1129745
>>Rare pokemon path!

>>1129745
>>Rare pokemon path!
or
>Berries? Let’s go that way


BUt if we go berries have Gobble sniff em out.

>>1129745
>Berries? Let’s go that way

>>1129745
>Rare pokemon path!
New pokemon to befriend and see off without catching!

>>1129745
>Berries? Let’s go that way

>>1129745
>Berries? Let’s go that way

>>1129745
>Berries? Let’s go that way

I wanna use berries to train Gobbs to use recycle.

>>1129745
>>Berries? Let’s go that way
we don't need new mon atm

shame though, because a A-vulpix would be great.

>>1129745
>>Berries? Let’s go that way

>>1129745
>Berries? Let’s go that way

>>1129745
>Berries? Let’s go that way
or >Rare pokemon path!

>>1129745
>Berries? Let’s go that way
Ingredients for PokeFood, yes please!

>>1129792
We do need a snuggly fire type

Her flames would be helpful for cooking

>>1129792
I'm hoping for a female Snorunt, but an A-Vulpix would be nice too

>>1129792
People voted against even meeting an A Vulpix last time we had a chance. Apparently people some of the Anons don't like that mon. Personally I wanted to at least meet the cutie, but such is life.

>>1129745
>Berries? Let’s go that way

>>1129806
A. Vulpix is an Ice type that also gets Fairy moves.

>>1129810
Froslass would indeed be my pick for an ice type. We just got our gator friend, though. We don't need a fifth right now.

>>1129816
ah ok my bad i misread as 'a vulpix' not aloha vulpix

Though Ice w/ Fairy is awesome as well

>>1129818
yeah, but there aren't a lot of places to get ice types

We've already getting close to a full team, and I don't really want us to get more than 8 at max

>>1129810
I'd be happy with either.

>>1129818
Ghost would be nice, but it's a much lower priority than Fairy. That's why A. Ninetails would be p good, that sweet Ice/Fairy typing.

>>1129816
A. Vulpix would be very nice, but yeah we should wait a little while to train and enjoy the pokemon we've got right now.

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>>1129825
[Ice pokemon can be found on any mountain in the region, and the islands are actually full of them, despite the lack of snow on the map]

>>1129816
It's an Ice+Fairy type

not just an Ice with fairy moves

>>1129818
I'd really like a Mismagius for the ghost coverage. It learns cool support moves and unique attack moves

>>1129825
Good point. I agree, but I'm sure we'll have a chance to get some more ice types later. Presumably there'll be an ice temple.

Where were all you guys like 2 threads ago when we saw one of those things on the path?

>>1129745
>We don’t exactly have a lot of books or television stations here.
Well maybe that could be a good way of preserving the culture.
Going around and gathering up old legends and stories and getting them published

>>1129810
I prefer standard Vulpix.

>>1129825
>8 at max
I think most people are good with 6, I think that's the popular thought anyway.

I think another egg would be cool.

>>1129835
Voted for it, saddened by the lack of support, and weeping into my can of soda.

>>1129745
I get the feeling berries will win, but:
>Rare pokemon path!

Could get something cool.

>>1129835
I voted for Vulpix then and even now.

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[Give me some rolls, please.]

Rolled 13 (1d100)

>>1129845

>>1129832
A. Vulpix is just Ice for it's type, it's the A. Ninetails that is Ice/Fairy typing. So you aren't right, but you aren't wrong either. I also think that Mismagius would be a cool mon. But I agree with most anons in that it's still a little too soon to catch another mon. We'll see tho

>>1129745
>>Berries? Let’s go that way

Maybe Keira and Laki know some basic recipes they could share tonight?

Rolled 35 (1d100)

>>1129845

Rolled 15 (1d100)

>>1129845

Rolled 4 (1d100)

>>1129845
Check my 1 out.

Rolled 40 (1d100)

>>1129845

Rolled 56 (1d100)

>>1129845

Rolled 94 (1d100)

>>1129845

Bella guide my dice!

Rolled 20 (1d100)

>>1129845
Do it!

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>>1129835
the vote was split between a vulpix(not even an A-Vulpix, it was a fire type) and the best pokemon in the world

>>1129834
I forgot about that. Ice temple would be great for it, and we could go ice scating

>>1129849
My bad, I thought they were both Ice/Fairy. I haven't actually used one yet despite having sun and moon.

yee, way too soon. I can just dream about mismagius in the meantime.

>>1129864
Nah bro it was a white fox, it was totally an A. Vulpix.

>>1129864
I'm pretty sure it was A-Vulpix. But you are right about Swinub being best Ice type.

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>>1129864

>>1129893
>Laki's meowth

>>1129893
Anon that was me asking about Laki's meowth...

I'm gonna be burned at the stake for this, but I never liked snorunt. Seemed so boring.

>>1129910
Snorunt is dumb and Glalie is dumb. Froslass is the only cool part of the line.

>>1129917
I never understood the snorunt to glalie evolution...

>>1129910
to be honest, i didnt like snorunt originally cause i didnt care for Glalie's design.

Froslass is a fine option if it comes up. But i want Vulpix/Ninetails more

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>>1129907
>>1129906
I realized that the instant I clicked post

have one of my finest apology butts

>>1129947
Truly an apology butt of the highest quality. Im sure anon will be pleased.

>>1129980
Well I've seen it before, but it is a good one.

>>1129947
I REFUSE TO BE APPEASED

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“Berries?” You ask. Gobble immediately perks up. “Can we go that way?”

“Okay!” She clasps her hands together excitedly. “Oh, they’re so good this time of year.”

You wave Laki over and you all head down into the brush to find some berries.

“There’s a ring around this area that makes the perfect conditions for them. It’s just cool and just warm enough. We’ll find lots! We should split up to look for them.”

And so you do. It’s a small enough area and you all agree on a spot to meet up by a really tall tree in case you get lost.

You search around and find a few berries, but you find you’re really not all that good at it.

You’re about to check out how your pokemon are doing when you step onto a chunk of ice that was in a shaded area. It comes loose and you slide down the hill. Luckily, you don’t go too far. The brush turns into a clearing very quickly.

Unfortunately, you fall very ungracefully and get covered in mud and dirt.

“Are you okay?” Someone riding a block of ice on the small river near by hops off and comes over. Looks like someone Laki’s age, or maybe a little older. “Hey, you’re a mainlander.” He helps you up. “Explains the clumsiness. So, are you lost, or what?”

“No, but thanks.” You look up the hill. You can still see where the really tall tree is. “What are you doing?”

“Ice riding. You’ve never done it?” He hops onto another chunk of ice on the stream. You look down the range and see this one feeds directly into the ocean without anyone being where you’d drink from it. They must only care about snow and ice in certain parts.

You see Laki and Keira coming out of the brush towards you. You must have made some noise on the way down.

“So you ride the ice on the river?”

“You catch on quick.” You detect a hint of sarcasm. He’s being loud enough that the girls can hear. “It’s a sport. You race someone else down and try not to fall in. It’s more of a grown man’s thing. You wouldn’t be interested.”

>Challenge him to a round. Or match. Or whatever.
>How about our pokemon do it
>Challenge him to a regular pokemon battle.
>Okay. Bye.
>Something else.

>>1130035
>>Okay. Bye.
>Thanks for explaining it!

>>1130035
>>Okay. Bye.
>Thanks for explaining it.

basically backing this anon >>1130042

>>1130035
>>1130042
This. We ain't got nothin' to prove.

>>1130035
>>1130042

Thanks for the help dude, hope you have fun!

>>1130035
>>1130042
Maybe we'll try it later.

>>1130035
>>Okay. Bye.

>>1130035
Supporting >>1130042

>>1130035
>Okay. Bye.
>Thanks for explaining it!

>>1130042
This but if he throws down a challenge or calls us chicken we gotta show him what for.

We should do it because if we make it out to sea then the ice will melt and we will be saved by our sharpido buddy

>>1130035
>>1130042
Yep.

>>1130035
>>1130042
This. Hope he has fun.
Such a nice guy.

>>1130035
> *shrug* If you say so. Have fun. *resume picking berries with Laki/Keira*

Hmm, cant help but wonder if this is one of those possibly taboo things even if we did get approved.

>>1130042
>>1130035
I support this.

>>1130035
>Okay. Bye.
kek

>>1130042
>>1130035
Backing this too. Herb's got his priorities straight.

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>>1129995
>>1129997
my apologies, I can't post any good butts right now due to the storm

Like, it's clear to me this kid saw cute girls and is trying to do something impressive. But we're shutting him down so completely just by agreeing with him. It's great.

>>1130108
I just don't want to risk falling into a frigid river.
Shit's cold, yo.

12 Minutes since the last vote. Gobble is kill.

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“Oh. Well, thanks for explaining it. Have fun.” You brush yourself off. You still feel a bit embarrassed by your clumsy entry and appearance, but there’s nothing you can do about that right now.

“Okay, kiddo. You too.” Even you get a bit annoyed by his tone. But you let it go.

You catch up with Keira and Laki.

“I would have punched that jerk out if I were you.” Laki says. “You start letting people walk all over you, and they never stop.”

“Laki! This is an island of peace!”

Laki holds her hand up. “Right. Sorry. I’d invite him out to a boat and kick his ass there.”

“You’re missing the point.” Keira says, half admonishing, half giggling. “Herb, you did the right thing. There’s nothing manly about defending your honor with violence.”

She’s sincere, but that still stings. Maybe you’re just oversensitive and reading too much into it. Laki called you a secret badass before, after all/

You go back to picking berries. Keira even finds different plants and root vegetables she says make great foods. You’re excited to cook things you’ve never tried before.

You gather everything up and head for the lookout before it gets dark. You cook up a few things, feed everybody, and relax.

“Remember, I want a massage before you go to sleep.” Laki says as she picks food out of her teeth.”

>Get to bed early, train tomorrow morning
>Chat with Laki
>Ask Keira more about the islands
>Bond with your pokemon
>Call someone on the pokedex
>Something else

>>1130184
>Bond with your pokemon

>>1130184
>Get to bed early, train tomorrow morning
I really want to do that fire badge

>>1130184
>>Call someone on the pokedex
Valeria about daring stuff.
THEN
>Chat with Laki
and massage her until she is a puddle.

>>1130184
>Chat with Keira and Laki while giving Laki massage

>>1130184
>Bond with your pokemon

>>1130184
>Massage (with our dick, because our hands are still ground beef, yeah?)
>Get to bed early, train tomorrow morning
Can bond with the mons in the morning.

>>1130184
>Ask Keira more about the islands

>>1130184
this >>1130197

>>1130196
Oh man i almost forgot about calling Val.
Add that to >>1130197 before the massage

>>1130184
Supporting >>1130197

>>1130184
>>1130196
This.

>>1130184
>>Bond with your pokemon

>>1130184
>Bond with your pokemon
>Half-jokingly suggest that we give Keira massage, too, after Laki's

>>1130184
>Call someone on the pokedex (Valerie)
>Chat with / massage Laki

>>1130184
>Bond with your pokemon
>Chat with Laki

I'm tempted to call Hana just to see what happens. We could catch her in a compromising position, or she might be chatting with Val. Either or.

Changing >>1130199
to
>>1130197

>>1130196
Supporting.

>>1130224
Actually, I'll change my vote to this if we do call Hana. I'm sort of holding out for her.

>>1130184
>>1130197

Yup, voting for this.

>>1130184
>>1130196
Yeah.

>>1130216
supporting the suggestion

This vote is a mess.

>>1130184
>>Call someone on the pokedex
Valerie. I wanna gossip and swap dares because I'm basically a teenage girl at heart.

>Chat with Keira
Dunno if I want to hear more about the islands. Maybe more about the customs instead, since we can share a little more about mainland culture that way.

>>1130253
Yes. It's beautiful.

>>1130216
Supporting this.

>>1130184
>>1130196
I'll support this.

>>1130216
>>1130261
You fucker. I like the way you think.

I'm voting to throw this in there somewhere. Anywhere.