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>>2396833
Ready for the pokeymans.

You need to archive the last thread gobble, also Hi!

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>>2396872
[Thanks! It's archiving as we speak! Also hi back.]

>>2396857
[I'm glad! It's been a surprisingly busy week for me so I'm really happy to dive in.]

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Laki, and Hana come running over to find you holding Gardevoir on the beach. The next little bit of time consists of you explaining the situation to them and they just sort of takes it in while patting sand off of you and the pokemon.

“So it was just a misunderstanding then, and nobody got hurt, right?” Laki says, a lot less concern in her voice now. You suppose you can’t blame her, given your life recently.

“Um, yeah. That’s right.”

“Abigail said she’d meet us at the house.” Laki relays. “Which is almost as worrying as this.” She then gestures to the long line of sand displaced by Mace’s attack.

Mace barely pulls his attention towards everyone starting at it before getting lost in thoughts again.

“Are you sure everyone’s okay?” Hana asks privately.

“Physically.” You say, looking around.

Gardevoir approaches. The distance between her and you and Hana seems to have made no difference to whether she heard her. “I am sorry. I promise not to cause further issues tonight.” She bows “If I’m still welcome.”

Hana grabs Gardevoir’s hand before anyone can even speak. “Of course you're always welcome. Right everyone?” She doesn’t even look back for an answer. Everyone nods and agrees after a second. “So you’re not a burden, okay? We like having you! You’re one of us! The group is better for having you in it.”

You and Laki are a bit surprised at Hana’s sudden intensity, but it seems to work. Gardevoir looks much more at ease. Mace looks like he’s shaken off a lot of his shock too, but he also doesn’t look particularly lively. Still, he’s acting like things are relatively normal and okay.

“Soft Hands, we don’t have to go tonight.” Laki pats you on the back. “If you’re busy and all.”

You look for your pokedex and see Gobble still holding it. He’s pointing at the time. You’re already going to be a little late, but any further delays will make you very late.

You glance over to Mace.There’s a distinct lack of pep in his step, but he looks ready to go with everyone else. He probably just wants to get on with things and not dwell on this moment too much. Or maybe he’s hurt but he doesn’t want to show it.

“He hasn’t decided.” Laki tells Hana, answering a question Hana didn’t ask out loud. You can sense a little tension in her voice. “We can still make it if we really run hard and take a shortcut. Might get a bit...branchy, though.”

(continued)

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>>2396928
For the first time you notice the nice clothes Laki and Hana have on. Not formal, but pretty proper looking. Well, Hana’s sweater and pants are a little strangely lumpy and loose, but it looks respectful as a choice of clothes, anyway. You on the other hand, look a bit rough. A few small rips and light stains on your clothes have managed to get on due to recent events and even all the tricks you know are starting to not be enough. You don’t exactly look like you got dressed in a dumpster, but running through branches might not help.


>Sure, let’s hurry! To the dinner!
>You guys go ahead, I’ll just be a few minutes later (talk with Mace)
>Could we take a raincheck?
>Something else

>>2396935
>You guys go ahead, I’ll just be a few minutes later (talk with Mace)

>I’m sure they’ll understand.

>>2396935
>Sure, let’s hurry! To the dinner!

>>2396935
>You guys go ahead, I’ll just be a few minutes later (talk with Mace)

Herb just can’t catch a break some days, huh?

Wait.

Could Gardevoir teleport us there?

>>2396935
>>Sure, let’s hurry! To the dinner!

>>2396935
>>Sure, let’s hurry! To the dinner!

>>2396935
>>Sure, let’s hurry! To the dinner!

>>2396935
>>You guys go ahead, I’ll just be a few minutes later (talk with Mace)

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“You guys go ahead.” You say, looking at Mace. “I’m really sorry Laki. I’ll be there as soon as I can. Just a few minutes late.”

Her face goes through a journey of emotions, but she settles on putting a hand on your shoulder and trying not to look to worried. “I understand. I’m sure they will too.” That last line sounded a little odd. “Don’t worry about it.”

“Thanks.” You mean it.

“No big deal.” You hope she means that. Laki hands you her pokedex just in case you need to make more calls.

Laki and Hana go ahead without you. Hana gives Mace a nice hard scratch on her way past him, which he seems to appreciate a bit.

As the girls leave, you settle in next to Mace. He looks concerned. Aren’t we supposed to go somewhere in a hurry?

“Hey Mace. I wanted to talk first.” You put a hand on his head.

He doesn’t oppose it, but he really seems to think you should be moving.

“Are you doing okay?”

He isn’t really sure how to answer that. Or at least, in any detailed way. From what you can figure out from his gestures and noises is that he’s okay for the time being. Maybe he’s being tough for your sake or maybe he doesn’t want to talk about it. Or maybe he just feels he can handle it for the time being and doesn’t want to be a distraction. He’s also pretty reserved compared to others sometimes and might just need a little more encouragement to open up.


>Let it go for now, as long as he knows you’re here the second he wants to talk
>Ask Gardevoir to help translate. It might be good for them both
>Call Keira, ask her to help translate
>Pry a small amount. Don’t be rude but try to get him to express it out loud
>Something else

>>2397118
>>Pry a small amount. Don’t be rude but try to get him to express it out loud

>>2397118
>Ask Gardevoir to help translate. It might be good for them both

>>2397118
>>Pry a small amount. Don’t be rude but try to get him to express it out loud

>>2397118
>Ask Gardevoir to help translate. It might be good for them both
>Pry a small amount. Don’t be rude but try to get him

>>2397118
>Call Keira, ask her to help translate

>>2397118
>>Let it go for now, as long as he knows you’re here the second he wants to talk

You know, we could use Mace like a jet pack pretty easily if Gardevoir uses telekinesis on both of us first to make us float.

>>2397118
>Pry a small amount. Don’t be rude but try to get him to express it out loud.

Really, we need to get cleaned up. Can't go looking like a shlub.

>>2397193
We've been able to pretty accurately talk with our pokemon without help for a while.

>>2397236
Well, translation has been a lot of help with more nuanced ideas.

For instance, Bella calling us “Papa” specifically.

Though to be clear, I’m in favor of getting that translation from Gardevoir.

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“Well, being on time is important, but there are more important things to me.” You say, patting him on the head again. You figure you should be honest and open with him if you’d ask it from him. “I’m a little worried about you, and I’d like to talk about it if it’s okay with you. I won’t force you though.”

He sighs. He looks around again, and changing his mind, he relents. He tries to communicate some complicated ideas that aren’t translating as easily as you’d hoped.

“Gardevoir, Can I ask you a favor?” You call out to her.

Mace gives you a look. The intent behind this one is as clear as day, though. “What are you doing?”

“She can help.” You say “She likes helping.”

He relents again, but he’s clearly uncomfortable. Gardevoir seems a little uncomfortable now too, but that could just be Mace, because she seemed to like the idea a second ago.

“Young Master you’re too concerned with me.” He says through Gardevoir’s words. “I will be fine.”

“That makes it sound like you’re not fine right now.” You tell him, promising yourself you won’t push him any further than this.

“I’ve helped let my failures to protect you before shape my judgement and attacked a good pokemon.” He, and she says. It could be your imagination, but her voice went a little funny when she translated that good pokemon part. “Not only that, but despite your teachings and my new ability, I still felt the need to evolve to try to protect you.” He confesses. “I could sense it. I’m not sure if I’m more disturbed that I felt the need to do it so strongly, or that I selfishly didn’t. I directed all that energy at Gardevoir, and I’m so glad she’s alright, but there’s also a part of me worried that I was unable to hurt her further. I feel terrible for worrying about that as well. And now I have become a burden, interfering with your mating process.”

It seems weird to hear those words from her voice.

Mace stops talking. You guess he’s communicated his situation. It sounds like a complicated mess of thoughts. You think it over for a minute before Gardevoir asks “Did you wish to respond?”

Mace looks a little better at being able to just let that all out.


>Hug Mace. You don't have answers but you can offer that.
>All’s well that ends well. Encourage him that he’ll be able to let it go little by little over time
>Mace is a gentle soul. You bet he subconsciously tried not to hurt her that much
>Mace made the right calls with the information he had. He has nothing to feel bad about
>We’ll just have to grow stronger and wiser together
>Ask Gardevoir to respond with her own feelings. You don’t need to say anything
>Something else

>>2397341
>>Mace made the right calls with the information he had. He has nothing to feel bad about
>>We’ll just have to grow stronger and wiser together

>>2397341
Supporting
>>2397356

>>2397341
>I’m the one who’s supposed to be taking care of you.

Sometimes it feels like 10 minutes isn’t enough...

>>2397341
>>I’m the one who’s supposed to be taking care of you.
>>>We’ll just have to grow stronger and wiser together

>>2397341
>Mace made the right calls with the information he had. He has nothing to feel bad about
>We’ll just have to grow stronger and wiser together

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“Mace. I think you made the right call.” You say.

Mace and Gardevoir both look to you, then each other. Like they’re trusting each other’s ears more than their own because they just hear you say something so odd.

“With the information you had at the time!” You quickly realize you need to add. “You didn’t know what was happening, but you took control of the situation and stopped what was going on. If someone was in danger you would have saved the day.”

“I...would not mind you understanding me better. Perhaps it would make me understand myself, and you understand yourself.” She says.

Her voice, but Mace’s words, reply. “I understand myself perfectly well.”

To which she responds, with a slightly different tone; her own, “then why are you so distraught?”

Mace gives a grumpy huff. “I am not strong or wise enough.”

“Then we’ll just have to grow stronger and wiser together.” You say. It might not be an easy goal, but it’s a simple one. “After all, I’m the one who's supposed to be taking care of you. So if you feel like you need improvement there, then we both could probably use it, right?”

Mace gives a half-hearted response that Gardevoir doesn’t translate. He seems to be okay with that for now. At least, he doesn’t want to push this conversation any further. You can only really hope his words have reached him and that he’ll He’s not singing and dancing, but he seems in a better mood. His lack of enthusiasm for things is lessoned to be mostly reflecting physical tiredness that emotional weight.

You give him a hug, thank Gardevoir for help, and get moving. You don’t take the shortcut because you’d have no idea how to navigate it yourself, so you end up on a longer route.

You’re out of breath and sweaty by the time you get there, but catching it quick enough. Some of your pokemon are breathing heavy too, but some are fine. You check yourself out in the reflection of a window. You’re a bit rough, but how much time do you want to spend fixing yourself up? Your hands are already taking care of the bigger issues.

A round of muffled laughs followed by Laki’s familiar voice protesting something at least assures you that it’s the right house. Gobble looks up, wondering if you want him to knock for you.

You feel all these eyes on you, like you’re being watched and judged. Is that your imagination? Should you just go in?


>Rough is fine. You could probably use the more manly and dirty first impression anyway Stop wasting time and get in there!
>A quick clean up. A few minutes, tops.
>As long as it takes until you’re so stylish that they’ll have to approve of you.
>Ask Gardevoir to help you cheat a little. See what Laki’s parents would think is best
>Something else

>>2397592
>Rough is fine. You could probably use the more manly and dirty first impression anyway Stop wasting time and get in there!

>>2397592
>>Rough is fine. You could probably use the more manly and dirty first impression anyway Stop wasting time and get in there!
Brush ourself off, fix hair as quick as we can, and knock.

>>2397592
>Rough is fine. You could probably use the more manly and dirty first impression anyway Stop wasting time and get in there!

>>2397592
>A quick pat-down, divert attention if needed, likely to the Baco Bread you brought.

>>2397592
>>A quick clean up. A few minutes, tops.
I get the feeling that this is gonna be important.

>>2397592
>Rough is fine. You could probably use the more manly and dirty first impression anyway Stop wasting time and get in there!
Run a comb through and move that ass.

>>2397592
>A quick clean up. A few minutes, tops.

I just want you all to know that if we show up looking like shit, we're probably gonna get treated like shit in return.

Just saying.

>>2397592
>>Rough is fine. You could probably use the more manly and dirty first impression anyway Stop wasting time and get in there!

>>2397592
>A quick clean up. A few minutes, tops.

Guys they got dressed up. We should at least look presentable.

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You don’t waste much time. A quick comb swipe, quick brush down, and a straightening of your shirt. Almost all one motion.

Before you can change your mind, you quickly knock on the door. There’s no running away now.

It takes a minute, but finally, there’s an answer. It’s Laki.

Oh wow. She looks nice.

“Soft Hands. Oh. You look rough in the light.” She glances back. Past her, you can see Abigail also looking really well dressed, flanked on each side by a laughing older couple. They’re going over a photo album. Hana is on the outskirts of the conversation.

Abigail isn’t wearing anything particularly expensive, but she does have on an outfit that says she’s respectable adult professional, despite her small size and childish looking face. You’d never mistake her for a kid. You guess being older is more than just physical growth.

“Is that him?”

Her father, a massive, muscled but still potbellied, bald man looks up, then comes rushing over. It’s only when that happens that you see how short he is. You’re actually taller! Woah!

“He’s here! Let me see!” If Laki gets her thickness from her dad’s side, this tall, but incredibly skinny looking woman is where she gets her height and...upper endowment. Well, Laki isn’t that much taller than you and you can swear you’re catching up, little by little, but that might also just be something your brain is telling itself so you feel better.

Oh no. What do you do? You hold the bread in your hand and try to think. Right. Okay, first, you bow three times. It was three, right? Then, you hold out the bread.

“Hello. I’m Herb. Nice to meet you.”

“Oh! He bought some food on the way and that’s what held him up.” The mom says for you. “Come on, come in.”

“Well, not exactly. I baked it. And I was late because-”

“So do you think my wife can’t cook, or I can’t provide food for my family?” Laki's dad asks in a gruff voice. His eyes glance over you, giving a very obvious look of being unimpressed.

You freeze. Is he joking? Is he offended? Is this just him or did you violate a cultural norm? Your eyes fall to Gardevoir and she’s smiling, but it gives way to apprehension. Probably yours.

Mace slowly waddles to your side. He doesn't seem worried.


>No sir! You didn’t mean to offend, sir. Apologize deeply right away
>Laugh. He almost got you
>This sort of thing is normal in your culture! You swear
>Freeze up and stutter
>Show him how fearless you are right off the bad by joking that he probably doesn’t need it with that belly of his
>Something else

>>2397788
Wow, goddamn this choice could easily be a disaster if we get the tone wrong.

>Something else
>"Well, I felt like I should bring something and this is what I'm best at.
Boom. Humble, nonchalant, bragging, OR taking this seriously depending on his next move. Defense mode.

>>2397804
I'll second this.

>>2397804
>>2397788

Backing.

>>2397788
>>2397804
fourthed

>>2397788
>>2397804
This

>>2397804
Definitely this.

>>2397804
supportn'

Fuck guys, I think we're split. Revote?

>>2397893
We'd probably just deadlock again. We should have Gobble roll a d1 to figure out which way we go.

>>2397962
Or we could roll 1d100 and probably get the same result anyways.

Guys, please. I know this is a contentious vote, but let's keep it civil.

If I knew I was going to cause all this squabbling I would have just kept my mouth shut...

>>2397990
It's alright, it happens to everyone eventually. Just let the fights play out and we'll all pick up the pieces afterward.

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“I-” You pause for a fraction of a second to make sure your voice doesn’t crack “felt I should bring something. And this is what I’m best at.” Your voice’s earnestness and firmness both hold better than you would expect.

You brace for an explosion, knowing you got it wrong. Of course you did. You just get everything wrong lately and fly by the seat of your pants, don’t you? You just-

“I’m kidding!” The dad shouts. “Good answer though. You've found a patient one!” He slaps you on the arm. "I knew he'd be able to keep his cool if he's tamed you. Besides, I already know my wife can't cook!"

His joke gets him some mostly still lighthearted condemnation from Laki and her mom, who both, for a brief moment, sound and act exactly the same. Somehow you picture your dad in your head telling you to pay attention and how she’ll be more like her mom one day and you’d better not point it out.

“Well if it’s so bad, where did this come from?” Her mom swats at his beer belly.

“That’s core strength!” He protests. “Back me up here, kid.”

“I-”

“Don’t drag the poor boy into it.” The mom protests, unwrapping the bread. “Oh. Bacu bread.”

“Didn’t you bake some for desert?” The dad asks.

“We’ll serve them both. Come on in. Come in. You’ll catch a cold out there.” The mom keeps ushering you in.

“Mom it’s hot out. You have the air conditioner running.”

“Then he’ll catch the flu!” She says, jokingly exasperated. “I’m Wahine and this is Lake.”

“Oh, it sounds a bit like Laki” You comment. You’ve already introduced yourself and don’t want to sound redundant.

“It is. His real name is Laki, but I refused to call him that after he named our poor girl after himself.”

Laki looks legitimately embarrassed. “Mom please no.”

Well, this is a new side to Laki.

Laki fills you in with small tidbits here and here while Abigail recaptures everyone’s attention and you get your shoes off. Abigail is like an entirely different person. Like an adult. She holds the conversation with ease, playfully dangling it and twirling it around for fun. She’s in complete control of the situation.

It turns out Abigail showed up really early and has been doing a surprisingly good job of making her parents happy. Hana looks even more nervous and awkward than you feel, though. She laughs notably late at a joke shared between Abigail and the parents.

“At least Abigail is making a good impression.” You get your shoe off, which Gobble politely takes for you and sets down nicely out of the way.

(continued)

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>>2398006
“Yeah, while collecting embarrassing stories about my childhood and looking through photos!” Laki grinds her teeth. “I’m going to murder her. I’ll put her head between my thighs and just pop that head read off.”

You give Laki a quick comforting touch on the back, which calms her down.

Your eyes dart around the house. It looks modern and parts are very similar and familiar to what you’d expect on the mainland, but there’s also still strong Loanan influences. It’s a strange fusion. The professional and elegant woodwork seems hidden under a large collection of junk that’s spilled out over into the living room from wherever that door leads.

Laki’s mom mentions getting dinner served now that you’re here. You have time for a quick private question from Laki.


>Do they know about the harem?
>What do they think of Hana as a person?
>What’s with all the stuff?
>How should I act towards you physically?
>What's a good topic to bring up?
>Something else

>>2398014
>Am I going to get to meet your brothers too?

>>2398014
>Do they know about the harem?
>What do they think of Hana as a person?

> “I’m going to murder her. I’ll put her head between my thighs and just pop that head read off.”
>[hanasweating].gif

Also
>read off
That's a butt.

>>2398014

>Do they know about the harem?
>What do they think of Hana as a person?
>What's a good topic to bring up?

>>2398014
>Do they know about the harem?
More specifically, do they know how many/who is in it? Because if they know it's only one other person, they might assume it's Abigail and that Hana is an awkward hanger-on, and by would that get awkward.

>>2397592
>A quick clean up. A few minutes, tops.
Its like everyone is forgetting that Herb is fashion lad. He keeps getting frustrated when gym leaders pin the badges to his shirts. why would he not try to maximize his first impression?

>>2398014
>How should I act towards you physically?

>>2398014
>>Do they know about the harem?

>>2398045
Rough is also a fashion choice and can be seen as manly in some cultures. Also a little late there

>>2398014
>What’s with all the stuff?

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>>2398027
[Hope you like big mom butts.]

>>2398095
I hate it!

post more

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>>2398125
[Sure, have an old recycled one!]

"Do they know about the harem?" is a weird way of phrasing it. I think "Do they know Hana's your Sal-mate?" works better.

>>2398172
Backing.

>>2398026
How many does she have? What about sisters?

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“Do they know about the whole relationship? The harem? Hana?”

Laki gives you a private smile. “Of course. Mom’s thrilled. She’s glad I’m finally being ‘tamed.’ Dad didn’t say anything. That’s a good thing though. Well, it’s not a bad thing. He hasn’t made up his mind. Says it depends on you.”

You enter further into the house with her. Around the corner you see a huge shelf of books and...board games?

“Don’t tell me you’re into those silly war games as well.” Laki’s mom comments.

“Oh, um, well I’ve played board games but I can’t say I’ve ever seen a collection this big.”

“War games.” Laki’s dad insists, sitting himself at the head of the table. “And I prefer to think of them as simulations. Tests of strategy, cunning, strength...”

“My patience, the shelf strength...” The mom quips as she lays out a covered dish.

“Herb. Grab a seat. Your pokemon can eat in the living room, or the back yard if you trust them. We have a lot kibble, don’t worry.”

Kibble?

Oh. You see a picture of him next to an Onix on a shelf. You guess they buy bulk food for it.

You wonder if Mace and Gardevoir will be alright, but they both seem pretty interested in food. You guess the day’s events drained them in more ways than one. Your pokemon all take it upon themselves to scatter between the living room and outside, with Mace and Gardevoir being among those staying inside. Sorbet though, doesn’t want to leave your side at all.

“You get into a fight or something before you came here?” The dad asks.

“I uh-”

“Herb? Get in a fight? No way!” Abigail interjects. “Uh! But! He is tough though. He’s fought a Hydreigon with just a frying pan!”

“Really?” Lake sounds impressed. “I’d have loved to watch that with you.”

“Well, I didn’t see it, but Hana did.” Abigail says.

“I didn’t.” Hana confesses. “I just heard about it.”

Laki can’t seem to figure out what to say, so she says nothing.

“So nobody saw it, hmm?” He asks. His eyes assess you again. You wonder if it’s your intuition or your insecurity telling you that he looks skeptical.

There’s an awkward silence.

“Men sit first in our family, dear.” Wahine explains to you. “Pick wherever you’d like.”

Laki slaps her head. Not in an embarrassed way, but in a way where it seems like she’s upset with herself for forgetting to mention that to you.

Hana quickly takes her hand off a chair she was about to pull out and looks apologetic. Nobody seems to mind though.

Oh. OH! You need to choose a spot.

>A seat next to Laki’s dad. More chances to make a good impression
>The other end of the table, be assertive and bold
>The spot that lets you sit between Hana and Laki
>The spot that’s slightly obscured awkwardly by stuff. Less chances to interact with anyone and screw things up.
>Hold out a chair for Laki and Hana. That’s more in line with your customs
>Something else

>>2398267
>The spot that lets you sit between Hana and Laki
>yeah was alone that time, thankfully the poor thing was starved so it was not at it's best.

>>2398267
>>A seat next to Laki’s dad. More chances to make a good impression
We only have one chance at first impressions, so we may as well take advantage of it. If it gets commented on then we can point out as much.

>>2398267
>The other end of the table, be assertive and bold
Maximum first impressions

Keira was there for the dragon. Scaring off the Kabutops was missed by everyone because Laki was napping.

>>2398267
>>The spot that lets you sit between Hana and Laki

>>2398267
>>The spot that lets you sit between Hana and Laki
You're in their house, you abide their customs. Get more relaxed in your own or Herb's parents place.

>>2398267
>>2398327(you)
>>2398298
I'd like to support that part as well, Keira could back us up as that other anon said.

Well, I can't quite remember if anyone other than Polu saw us cuddle Sharpedo, but Laki saw us fight off a bunch of Kecleon.

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“Oh, thank you.” You say, picking a spot with an empty seat on both sides, looking to Hana and Laki. They both take one next to you. Hana isn’t really sure what to do with her hand closest to you. At first she puts it on your leg, then a little inappropriately high up your inner through, then suddenly moving it away out of reaction and clanking the table a little. She gives up and sips her water instead until everyone stops looking at her.

Laki gives your hand a squeeze and pretty openly kisses you on the cheek. The look in her eyes tells you she isn't going anywhere.

“Herb, you are here of your own free will, aren’t you?” He asks, elbowing you.

“Dad no.” Laki says, putting her hands over her face.

“Don’t listen to him.” Her mom passes a dish to Abigail and Hana, who she insists are both much too skinny. “When Laki was younger, she punched a boy in the arm until he agreed to be her boyfriend.”

Abigail looks like she just found a golden nugget.

Wait. Laki had another boyfriend before you?

Well, of course she did, right? She’s beautiful and funny and smart. But why didn’t she say anything before? Did she just assume you’ve dated too? Who is this guy?

“Mom!” Laki pleads through her hands. “I was eight!”

Oh no! A childhood friend? Is he taller than you?

“And it was adorable.” Her mom says, piling seconds on Hana and Abigail’s plates despite their polite declining of more food. “It was a little more direct than most girls should act, to lock down a man, but adorable.”

“Somebody please talk about literally anything else.” Laki pleads.

“Herb didn’t just face down a Hydreigon.“ Abigail chimes in.

“To be fair, the poor thing was starving and weak so I-”

A foot slams down on yours under the table. That was definitely from Abigail. You don’t need Gardevoir to translate the look her eyes are giving you. She wants you to shut up.

She starts talking about your adventures, really playing up your roles in them and praising you. You don’t want to get a big head, but it feels pretty nice to be showered with all this praise. Especially from someone who’s usually so insulting.

You watch Lake’s reaction. He seems impressed wile he listens, but he ends up coughing and interrupting her. “Sounds like he gets into a lot of trouble.” He dismisses the topic. “Always at the center of some problem or another.”

He gives what looks like a variation of the prayer before eating that Keira does, and everyone digs in.

Hey, this is a new dish. A few small changes here or there and you think you could really make it pop.

“Excellent cooking.” You say to Laki’s mom.

Her and her dad exchange a look. That looked like a good look!

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>>2398488
“Oh, you’re so polite! It’s just something I threw together.” She smiles. “Herb. Your pokemon is still here. Does she not like kibble?”

You look down. Sorbet is sitting right under your chair. She rests her head, but keeps an ear up to make sure you won’t walk away without her knowing. You guess she’s still keen on staying close to you ever since you fell into the sea.

“Sounds like a mooch with a discipline problem. You know who’s never had problems with that? Laki. She worked herself to the bone to qualify for the games.”

“Dad...” Laki looks embarrassed again.

>Please don’t put down my pokemon
>Explain that Sorbet likes to be close. She’s just nervous about unfamiliar places
>Tell Sorbet to join the other pokemon. She needs to learn to give you a little space anyway
>Stealthily feed Sorbet under the table. She still needs to eat
>Change the subject (write-in welcome)
>Something else

>>2398501
>>Please don’t put down my pokemon
>>Explain that Sorbet likes to be close. She’s just nervous about unfamiliar places

>>2398501
>Explain that Sorbet likes to be close. She’s just nervous about unfamiliar places

I mean, they did say that our pokemon could eat in the living room, so I figure the dining room can't be that bad. Let's either have Sorbet go bring a bowl in, or set one up here.

>>2398511
This

>>2398501
>>Please don’t put down my pokemon
>>Explain that Sorbet likes to be close. She’s just nervous about unfamiliar places

>>2398501
>>Please don’t put down my pokemon
>>Explain that Sorbet likes to be close. She’s just nervous about unfamiliar places
>Sir, my Pokémon are some of the most willful and talented you will meet. Not one of them are mooches and all of them work hard. My Munchlax can cook, my Roggenrola can fly amongst other things.

>>2398501

>Please don’t put down my pokemon
>Explain that Sorbet likes to be close. She’s just nervous about unfamiliar places

>>2398501
>>Explain that Sorbet likes to be close. She’s just nervous about unfamiliar places

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“Please don’t put down my pokemon.” You say, making and and somehow maintaining eye contact. “Sorbet likes to stay close. She’s just a little nervous about unfamiliar places. But she’s not a mooch or undisciplined. She’s a talented, hard worker that contributes a lot to the team.”

The silence lasts forever. At least a full agonizing second. Maybe two! It’s unbearable.

You hear a mild thump and see his face flinch. “Oh! Yes! Ahem. I joking around. Please don’t take my agitating behavior as a personal attack. I merely get carried away in attempts at banter.

There was something very rehearsed about the way he said that. Wahine looks satisfied

“Um, no problem.” You didn’t expect that response, but it sure went a lot better than you assumed it would. But even if it didn’t, you’d still consider it worth it for the look Sorbet gives you.

“Trainers and their pokemon.” Abigail laughs, trying to smooth out the lingering awkwardness in the air. She shifts the conversation over to unusual names she’s heard for pokemon, and the conversation just flows from there. You know she hates doing this sort of thing, but she’s amazing at it. She’s like the parent whisperer.

As the night goes on they ask you and Hana, (but mostly you) all sorts of questions. Nothing weird though. It’s all about who your family is, what they do, what your own hobbies and interests are. It feels like her mom is happy with you. In fact, she seems to drop a few hints and implications that you and Laki are further along on the relationship than you are.

But you notice a pattern emerge. Her dad seems genuinely nice and to like you, but he keeps going back to putting you or your accomplishments down and implying Laki could do better. They’re not overt or obvious implications, but they are definitely really happening.

“That’s a lot of shards, Herb.” He says. “Especially at your age. But it sounds like our Laki is close on your tail. If she hadn’t gone to the games I’m sure she’d have even more right now.”

“Dad. It’s not a competition. And I got most of mine by being with Soft Ha- Herb.” She corrects.

“Soft what?” Her dad asks. “How did young Herb here earn that name?”

“Soft Hands.” Laki sighs. “Dad, it’s just an innocent nickname.”

“I hope so.” He mutters, giving you a strange look.

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>>2398595
Dinner continues until desert, where two loaves of baco bread are served. You’re relieved to see that the loaf you brought is a big hit. At least, until you realize that her moms is almost entirely untouched.

“Is everyone sure they don’t want more?” She offers some of the one she baked. “Hana? Abigail? You could use the extra meat.”

You honestly can’t tell if she meant meat on their bones, or if she mixed meat into her loaf because it looks really weird compared to yours.


>Politely turn it down. You’re full. Great dinner though!
>Take a big amount and compliment it no matter how it tastes
>Subtly feed some to Sorbet/have her deliver some to Gobble
>Ask a question (write-in)
>Try to put attention on one of Hana’s positive features. She seems to be getting mostly ignored
>Something else

>>2398597
Take a slice and compliment it no matter how it tastes

No need to go overboard, but she worked hard on it.

>>2398597
>>Ask a question (write-in)
>Ah, I couldn't not leave any for your sons. Speaking of which, I don't think I've heard too much about them. Have they moved out?

>>2398597
>>2398616
>>2398617

>>2398597
>>2398617
this

>>2398597
>>Take a big amount and compliment it no matter how it tastes
>>2398617
Though ask about Laki's brother's too... Actually I can't remember when they last got mentioned!

>>2398597
Take a small slice and
>>2398617
This

>>2398501
>Please don’t put down my pokemon
>Explain that Sorbet likes to be close. She’s just nervous about unfamiliar places

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“I’ll take a slice.” You say. “Just a small one, I’m pretty stuffed.”

She cuts off a slice that you would describe as small. Still, she seems happy you asked.
“M-me too!” Hana says.

She also cuts one for Abigail, despite her not asking at all. Still, she takes it without complaint even if she’s very slow to actually eat it. She must have though, because it vanishes at some point. Hana swallows hers down in as big a mouthful she can handle, which feels oddly familiar to watch.

“This is nice.” You say. It’s not terrible. Not as good as yours but she clearly put a lot of work into it. “You used the slow cook method, didn’t you? That takes a lot of patience, but it really pays off.” You mean every word. If she had cooked it quickly like you, it’d probably have come out terrible. A lower temperature over a longer time with slightly different ratios and ingredient makes for a more complete texture, but it has been something you’ve been sacrificing on and making up for with various tricks so you don’t just bake all day.

“Well. You really do know a lot about baking after all.” She sounds impressed. “Good cooking raises strong children.”

“Mom.” Laki pleads for the millionth time tonight.

“I’m just saying. Your brother isn’t giving us any grandchildren...”

“MOM!” Laki says again. You guess she’s worried about scaring you after the talks you’ve had.

“Um, on that subject, when would I get to meet your brothers?”

“Yeah. I was looking forward to seeing them.” Laki says.

“Oh those two. Well, your older brother only stops by for laundry and food. He made some excuse for missing today.” She says, looking to Laki.

“I’ll talk to him.” Laki replies, sounding very unsurprised.

“And her younger one is having a sleepover tonight.” Her mom says, then pauses to think. “It’s a shame you didn’t get to meet him tonight. You know, now that I think about it, you two seem very similar.”

“We do?”

“Oh yes. I think you’d get along great.”

“What? Mom that’s crazy!” Laki protests. “They look nothing alike.”

“I meant they act the same, but now that you mention it...”
Your eyes fall to a family photograph with a younger Laki and a younger boy that you can only assume is her brother. Huh, you sort of see it. Like a Loanan version of you. Neat.

Abigail’s adult aura vanishes, and she looks like a little kid that found a secret free candy machine. “Oh. My. Arc-”

“OKAY!” Laki says. “Wow! Look at the time!”

“It is getting late. Isn’t it.” Her mom says. “You kids are staying the night, aren’t you? We could have breakfast, maybe see your brothers.”

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>>2398719
“Well, we’re really busy.” Laki says quickly finishing her food.

“No we’re not.” Abigail says. “Laki what are you talking about?”

Eyes fall on Hana. She begins to stammer, not sure what to say. You know where those eyes are going next.

>Staying the night sounds great
>Why not the weekend? If we wouldn’t be a burden, that is
>Oh we wouldn’t want to impose. Thanks for the meal though
>Something else

>>2398723
>>Staying the night sounds great

I wanna meet more of her family!

Plus, if the pattern holds, we need to double-battle Laki's parents (or her brothers?) with Hana, and using each other's pokemon.

(Partly because I want to see how Hana handles Mace in battle, since they've got a connection.)

>>2398723
>>Staying the night sounds great
Laki, why are you dating a guy who looks like your brother?

>>2398723
>>Staying the night sounds great

>>2398730
How Freudian of her.

Come to think of it, this is Laki's first time home since she started her journey. I should have thought of this with Hana and her foster moms, but I'm kind of sad we didn't get to see them show their pokemon to their families, which I'm sure they've probably done by now. Seeing Onix meet Wailord would have been cool. Big buddies! Plus, we haven't really seen too much of Hana's pokemon, have we? There's Togepi's discipline issues, Chinchou wanting Hana to trust it, and the only characterization we've seen of her little fossil is the one time it got spooked by her limb removal in a bin.

>>2398723
>>Staying the night sounds great

>>2398756
And hell, I completely forgot she even had Glaceon!

>>2398723
>>Staying the night sounds great!
Very important to add that !


Have a good night Gobble! Thanks for running!

>>2398723
>>Staying the night sounds great

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“I wouldn’t mind staying and getting to know your family better.” Sorbet cuddles into your leg. You give her a scratch for as long and deep as your hand can handle.

“We haven’t even met the pokemon you’ve caught.” Her dad protests with you.

“Well.” Laki says with a forced smile. “I can’t really argue against that.”

“Great! We’ll set the living room up.”

“Is...something wrong with my room? Laki asks.

Her mom explains how it’s packed with stuff that they’re totally going to used to remodel the inside of the house, after they’re doing replacing the deck and remodeling the bathroom. The house definitely gives off the impression that it has a few projects going all the time.

“Now come along girls. Help me set up.” Her mom says to the girls.

You get up to help as well, but Laki’s dad stops you. “Care to join me on the deck?”
You follow him out onto the deck. The sun has already set earlier today on Mace’s weary head. He looks like he’s at home out here though. He plays with Onix the same way and adult might play with a child or small animal. You guess they must have a bit of an age difference.

“Hatched Onix myself.” He tells you, watching it play in his back yard. It's surprisingly gentle and making an effort not to smash anything or make a lot of noise. “The egg came from a mother that gave birth to some of the strongest construction pokemon the island’s ever seen. It all started with selecting the right family.” He says. “Family is everything.”

“Uhm, yeah.” You nod.

“But it’s not enough to just breed a strong family line.” He says. “What and how they’re taught is important too.

“Right.” You nod again. He’s not saying anything really controversial.

“I can tell your someone who takes pride in their pokemon.” He prepares a small pipe. “You stand up for them. I liked seeing that, Herb. And it’s plain to see you care about them, too.” He watches Dice chase after Mace along with Onix, falling for the same tricks of misdirection. Dice is very agile about flipping right around though. ”Never seen any of that before.” He says, realizing he’s watching a very agile Croconaw and a flying Roggenrola. “Did you do that?”

Hey, this is sounding like praise. “Mace always had that potential.” You tell him. “I just helped him a little with figuring it out. And he really did all the hard work during training. He did it, not me.”

“Moderate humility is seen as a virtue here, but modesty isn’t.” He tells you. You’re not sure what the exact difference is, but the fact that it sounded like advice and not criticism feels like a good sign.

“Thanks. I’ll try to remember that.” You make a mental note.

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>>2398840
[oops]
“I’m close to approving of you, Herb, if I’m being honest. I know my Laki can be a little combative. Sometimes even slightly unfeminine. Her mother blames that on me of course, some nonsense about me raising her like a son. Anyway, I know my girl. She’s more sensitive than people realize. She’s the kind of girl that falls hard and would be very hurt by someone who was just leading her around.” He takes a puff of his pipe. “She’s someone that might need your full attention.”

“What are you saying?” You ask.

“If you had to, would you dump Hana to keep Laki?”


>No, and you’re disgusted at the thought of giving one preference over the other
>Tell him what you think he wants to hear. Yes.
>It’s way too circumstantial to answer such a hypothetical question
>Yes, if there were no other way
>Don’t answer. You don’t have one
>Something else

>>2398845
>>No, and you’re disgusted at the thought of giving one preference over the other
Double or nothing motherfucker.
That's the choice a real man needs to make.

>>2398845
>No, Hana and I would do whatever it takes to make her happy and help with whatever was going on.

I get where the dad is coming from but there's a reason we put so much effort into dating both of them. If we were the type that would drop Hana for Laki, what would stop us from doing the reverse?

>>2398845
>No, Hana and I would do whatever it takes to make her happy and help with whatever was going on.
>>2398851
I agree with this anon

>>2398845
>When Laki and I have had difficulties in our relationship, Hana's helped bring us together. The same goes the other way around. They've been growing close, too. The question doesn't really work.

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“No.” You state firmly. “Hana and I would do whatever it takes to make her happy and help with whatever was going on. When Laki and I had difficulties, Hana helped bring us together. The same goes the other way around too. It’s not me and Laki or me and Hana. It’s all of us together in a balanced harmony.” The words are giving you as much new information as they are him. You’ve never really thought of it like this before. It makes sense, though.

He absorbs what you’ve said along with whatever he’s smoking in his pipe. “The Twelve Paths. Wish I was as much of a reader at your age.”

“Sorry?”

“The Twelve Paths.” He says again. “Isn’t that where you got the quote about balanced harmony?”

You shake your head. “I was just talking without thinking. Is that a book? I don’t think I’ve read it. Wait! Did you mean the Twelve Paths of Perfect Grilling?”

He gives you a funny look. “No, Herb.”

“Oh. Umm, do you still approve?”

“Still? I never said I approved. I said I was close to approving.” He reminds you.

“Are you...closer?” Stop! Stop asking questions! Stop talking!

Bella comes running up and pulls on your leg. She proudly hands you a tiny chocolate and is ecstatic to see you take it. She’s a little more shy about handing one to Lake, but Bella’s not very shy to begin with so you’re probably the only one who noticed the difference. She looks back into the house through the glass where Laki is to report her mission is complete. You give Bella a quick hug and pat on the head, telling her to deliver that back to Laki.

He watches the whole thing unfold. You thought he had just ignored the question, but he does eventually answer. “I’m closer.”

You both head inside, where he bids good night to everyone and heads away early.

“Are you sure it’s okay if we all sleep here?” Hana asks Wahine about the living room.

“Of course dear. You’ve been traveling on your journey with a priestess and now this fine young girl as a chaperone, and it’s not like there are walls in the woods you kids camp in.”

“I am fine, aren’t I?” Abigail jokes.

Nobody seems to here her, because answers. Abigail grumbles and checks her figure in a mirror in a disgruntled manner.

“I can’t believe you guys filled my room with junk.” Laki says. “What if my journey ended and I wanted to go back?”

“Herb.” Wahine calls out, ignoring Laki’s question. “Care to join me for a quick talk?

[That’s it for tonight. We’ll pick up tomorrow of course! Sleep tight! Good job on the parents. Her dad was sending a lot of weird signals but the write-ins were on freaking point with this guy.]

>>2398899
Thanks for running!

>>2398899
Thanks for the run gobble! I'm more worried about the conversation with Lakis mom. The dad I feel like we've got a pretty firm read on but I'm not sure about wahine.

>>2398899
Thanks for running!

What are the twelve paths, anyways?

>>2398933
Like fifty shades, but loanan

>>2398941
Speaking of "Like X, but Loanan, I really can't wait to meet Hana's little brother.

I really wanna triple battle against Laki's older family with Hana and Laki. I'm pretty surprised we haven't had a Harem team-up yet.

Speaking of our girls's pokemon, we should practice aura with Wailord since he has so much of it. We can try taking aura from him, or unlocking his potential. I'd also like to see more of conqueror but that's just because I like bugs.

>>2398899
>here her, because answers
Is this a double butts?

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>>2399214
[Jeez! What did I do?

Also, thread soon.]

>>2400509
Oh boy! Can't wait for Laki's mom to grill us. Also Gobble did you know that's Laki's mom's name means wife or lady basically

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>>2400526
>>2399214
[I did indeed! I'm terrible with names and have a habit of that.]

>>2400534
I like it! It makes sens for a region that has such a big deal about gender roles that they want their daughters to have a name like that and for men to have masculine name like "Laki". Some good world details I think.

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http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive.html?tags=Pokemon%20Island%20Adventure%20Quest
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General rules:

There is a 10 minute voting period after each post. Non-contradictory votes will be combined as best as possible.
Write-ins for all votes are always welcome and encouraged. They may not all make it into the post or be altered to fit in, but I'll do my best to at least try to address the spirit of the write-in.

Very important or contentious votes may be redone in a stricter voting system as circumstances warrant.

Combat mechanics involve three rolls of 1d100, taking the best, and using the base accuracy and crit ranges of the the PTU system, roughly, but the 'turn order' will be more like the anime, where sometimes you can do a few moves in a row or be hit by a combo of moves yourself, all depending on circumstances. Stronger moves tend to take more time and have more cooldown than weaker moves and also may leave you open to an interrupt, so beware of that timing. Speed is more important for closing ground, intercepting, and other things and doesn't necessarily mean going first.

Pokemon and trainers are unique, and may have certain specializations, skills, or other things that the video-game mechanics might not allow. Some examples: That kung fu Bellsprout in the anime, that crystal Onix, or a Roggenrolla that can fly. Herb's perception skills, pokemon knowledge, context clues in general, and other things will hopefully come into play to avoid completely unfair, unforeseeable bullshit, but expect more bullshit from more advanced trainers.

Call me out on a mistake and receive a suggestive picture, mostly likely a butt.

Pokemon:
Gobble (Munchlax)
Mace (Roggenrola)
Belladonna (Roserade)
Dice (Croconaw)
Sorbet (Vulpix)

Location: Akaneki, Laki's parent's house.

>>2400664
>crystal Onix
I wonder if it would be Ice type or something else....

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“Sure.” You say, following Laki’s tall, thin, mother. She could pass for a retired model if she wasn’t so well endowed. Sorbet follows, but this time she feels safe enough to run out and explore the backyard.

“I hope my husband wasn't too hard on you.” She says.

“Oh no, not at all.”

“That’s good.” She sips her large glass of wine.

“So you and Laki met right at the start of your journey, is that right?”

“Well, yeah. We’ve were traveling together and, well, I guess love just sort of struck.” Oh that last word just sort of fell out. It’s something you did openly say to Laki, and she seems a lot more understanding about exactly what that means to you, but you still don’t know if it’s a good idea to say to her family.

She raises an eyebrow. “It sounds like you’re pretty serious. You know, when I first heard about the arrangement you had I immediately thought the worst, especially given our family’s history.

“History?”

“Oh, Laki never told you? We, -her father and I-, used to have what you had, with a second woman. It was quite the scandal, the divorce. It’s rarer here. It was hard on the family. But, it needed to be done. She was a horror.”

“I had no idea.” Did Laki keep that a secret, or was that just something she never got around to mentioning?

She looks a little surprised “So you can imagine my shock when she confides in me that she not only found a man she was willing to give herself to for the first time, but with a Sal-mate?” She laughs. “My Laki? But I see you and the other girl and I can see it. I just still have trouble believing it.”

"Wait wait wait. Did Laki tell her mom about her first time? You’ve seen Laki playing around with her Pokedex a little, but never long and rarely calling anyone. At least, that you saw.

“Well, it’s real.” You nervously laugh, not sure where she’s going with this.

“When we’re young, and admittedly sometimes still when we’re older, don’t always see the flaws in our partners. Tell me, what first drew you to my daughter?”


>Her motherly concern towards Belladonna
>Her assertive, take-no-nonsense attitude
>If you’re being perfectly honest the very first thing you noticed was her figure, and then you got to know what a great person she is
>She’s just someone you want to make happy. Maybe it’s her smile
>Something else

>>2400755
>>Her motherly concern towards Belladonna
Romantically, but also
>If you’re being perfectly honest the very first thing you noticed was her figure, and then you got to know what a great person she is

>>2400755
>>Her motherly concern towards Belladonna
>>Her assertive, take-no-nonsense attitude

>>2400755
>From the very beginning she's always been helping me out and building me up when I need it. I like being there for her too.

>>2400755
>Her assertive, take-no-nonsense attitude
I wasn't on the Laki-ship at first, but I guess this? She was far more confident and assertive than we were. The other stuff came later.

>>2400755
>Her honesty

I guess you could maybe call it assertiveness but this is me sort of answering for myself here.

>>2400755
>>Her motherly concern towards Belladonna
this and
this
>>2400767

>>2400755
>>Her motherly concern towards Belladonna

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“Well, there was a lot of things. But I guess what really stood out at me was her war, motherly concern.”

She looks completely and genuinely confused at that statement. “My Laki?”

“Well, yeah. You should see her. She mostly shows it with Belladonna but I see it even in other things.” You think of the one or two moments where it sort of felt that way towards you.

“I WAS getting through to her.” She blurts out, with a small whiff of the wine on her breath hitting you. “My little Laki does want to follow in my footsteps after all. Oh I am going to be a grandma!” She says. “What else? Tell me more.”

“Well, I like her assertive attitude.”

“Music to my ears I thought she’d drive the men away.” She laughs to herself. “But I guess she just needed the right man to help unlock what’s inside.”

You’re not sure if that’s the best moral, but you’re glad she’s happy. You just sort of continue praising Laki. “She really helped me find what’s inside more. She’s always been helping to build me up. And it’s because she’s so assertive and honest that I felt safe enough to let it happen. Laki, well, she’s made me a better guy.”

“Well, Herb.” She says, downing her glass and putting a hand on her shoulder to help stabilize herself. “I have to so you have just been a cherub of good tidings. You have no idea how good it is to see her not letting our past stop her from living her life and finding her way to motherhood one day.” She turns you around to look at Laki. “And like you said, she’s very motherly. So why don’t you kids enjoy the night in the living room like a little sleepover. The only rules are that our bedroom door remains closed and undisturbed no matter what, no pokemon in the kitchen, and that you keep giving me more good news.” She laughs, patting you on the rear to push you forward toward the door and Laki.

Once you open the patio door and walk into the kitchen, she opens another bottle of wine and fills her glass. “Can I offer you a glass? You look like you’ve had a rough day.” She gestures all over you in one sloppy motion. You guess with your clothes the way they are you should expect a lot of comments like that.

Well, you have had a glass at special family events. And this definitely does not give the impression of being some sort of test of character or anything.

>Sure, what’s one little glass?
>No, thanks
>No, and you should probably reconsider having that one
>Wait, hold on. You have questions about the family dynamics (write-in)
>Something else

>>2400755
>>Her motherly concern towards Belladonna

>>2400894
>I have to so
Give butt.
>Sure, what’s one little glass?
Lets see where this goes

>>2400894
>Sure, what’s one little glass?
it'd be rude not to

>>2400894
>>Sure, what’s one little glass?

>>2400894
>Sure, what’s one little glass?
Any epicurean worth his salt knows what you drink with a meal is almost as important as the meal itself, and Herb is not one to turn down a learning opportunity.

>>2400894
>>Sure, what’s one little glass?
What's the worse that can happen?

>>2400920
Probably "accidentally" sleeping with Laki's mother.

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>>2400908

>>2400894

>>2400942
we can only hope

>>2400894
>her war, motherly concern.”
Were you meaning warm?

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>>2400959
[Let me know if I repost any butts]

>>2400894
>Sure, what’s one little glass?

The bones have been cast, its all up to fate now.

>>2400918
This. Maybe ask if she knows any good pairings with it for future reference. She might appreciate that were asking her about coming stuff due to the whole dessert thing.

>>2401029
*Cooking. We'll that's a bad typo

>>2401031
More like a Freudian slip, amiright?

>>2400894
>>Sure, what’s one little glass?

Oughta lead to some fun. Hope you're having a good night Gobble!

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“Well, yeah. Okay. Just a small glass couldn’t hurt. Thank you.”

She begins to pour you a big, big glass.

“Thank you.” You repeat, trying to clue her in that that’s enough. “Thank you. Thanks.”

“I heard you the first time dear.” She finishes emptying the bottle into it. “You can relax. We can see you're *hic* very polite. And handsome.”

Uh. “Uh.” Your body and mind express their independent responses in a rare display of unity.

“Which means good looking, strong grandchildren.” She pokes your chest. “And height comes from the mother’s side anyway so I’m sure we’ll be fine there.”

Okay, ouch. “Mrs.-”

“No. No Mrs. nonsense. Call me Wahine.” She says, putting an arm over your shoulder. “And drink. Come. Glass up.”

She begins to tip your glass upward, forcing you to gulp or choke. You drink as much as you can to avoid spilling, until she finally relents. “That’s...woo.”

“Strong stuff.” She says. “Well, they like everything stronger on this island. Except the women. That’s what I told my Laki, too. “No man wants a girlfriend stronger than him.””

“Heh. And look at me, with two.” The room moves a little, requiring you to adjust your footing.

“No!” She hits you in the chest much weaker than you’re used to. “Don’t make fun of Hana!”

“What? No. I meant it. She’s really strong.” You say. “In every way.”

“Hmmm.” She sips her glass.

You decide to help yourself to some of the light snacks they have set out in the kitchen. You just need something for the taste in your mouth.

“Good good. Eat. Drink. You’re a growing young man.” She says. When you turn back around you swear your glass looks more full. “And tell me more about Hana. The big X-factor here. She doesn’t say much, does she?”

“Well, she’s a little shy.” You tell her.

“Well, ish the quiet ones you need to watch out for.” She responds. She accidentally stumble directly into you. She quickly brushes your chest and laughs, apologizing. “Woops.”

“Heh. Accidents happen.”

“Yes. They do.” She keeps her eyes on Hana in the other room. “So, back to the topic at hand. You.” She pokes you again and holds back a burp. “You’re good news. Herb. I want this to produce chil....results. But I don’t know much about that girl.”

“You could ask her.” You respond, not trying to sound critical. Your head is getting pretty fuzzy and your voice seems like it needs more work to be loud enough to be heard.

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>>2401168
“I’ve tried. She’s so shy. Like you said. But you and I are friends, right?” She again leans heavily on you. Her smell and body have a similarity to Laki that feels familiar but strange. “Be honest. There are SOME problems with Hana, right? Just one little criticism? An observant guy like you would have noticed something, right?”


>What? No. You have nothing bad to say about Hana
>She can get a little needy about needing, uh, physical affection
>Well, Hana could use a lot of help with style and clothes
>She doesn’t let her pokemon out as much as everyone else and it feels like they’re missing experiences
>Something else

>>2401195
>She needs to work on her confidence. She doesn't ever seem to realize how great she is.

>>2401195
>>2401200
Try to tie the clothes into that one maybe.
>Well, Hana could use a lot of help with style and clothes

>>2401195
>Well, Hana could use a lot of help with style and clothes
I'm like 90 percent sure this is a test,

>>2401195
>>2401200
Second

>>2401195
>>2401200
>She needs to work on her confidence. She doesn't ever seem to realize how great she is.

>>2401195
>Nothing she isn't working on already.

>>2401195
>Well, Hana could use a lot of help with style and clothes
and >>2401200

>>2401195
>>2401200
I'll support and
>Well, Hana could use a lot of help with style and clothes

>>2401195
>She’s super wise and talented, but she and I are both working on our confidence together.

>>2401195
>>2401200
This, self confidence is her biggest issue and it feels like Laki and Herb are going to be very good at trying to help balance her or fix that issue.
>>2401209
With an emphasis on this. Everyone in the relationship are already aware of their biggest in the moment issues.

I’m gonna see a movie with my dad. Don’t let Herb hurt his soul while I’m gone!

Tap out a distress signal to Mace! Herb needs an adult!

Rolled 78 (1d100)

>>2401219
Destroy Herbs soul? Okay.

Rolled 82 (1d100)

>>2401219
I thought I head someone say "damn Herb's soul to negafug".

Rolled 65 (1d100)

>>2401277
No I'm pretty sure they said make sure Herb does something to hurt one of the girls, possibly eye related.

Rolled 4 (1d100)

>>2401283
Alright well Hana's lost enough. So we should probably make herb lose something. He's always been cute maybe he should have horrible burns.

>>2401283
>His cooking causes Laki to grow a third eye

>>2401289
>implying horrible burns can't be cute

>>2401296
I mean I can post burn victims if you want.

>>2401299
I'm not saying all burns are cute, but in anime land anything is possible. Take Katawa Shoujo for an example.

> Pokemon Quest is turning into Katawa Shojo

This is a weird night.

>>2401305
We're just conditioned by gobble for horrible maiming and psychological trauma.

I mean Kat almost committed suicide in the last one.

This time around it seems like Herb is so well adjusted he's going to help everybody out. Hana's mostly over her trauma and the person with a real big problem is a pokemon.

(Jane's coming around already, she was the biggest problem child as it were and she wasn't waifu'd.)

>>2401303
Mmf, love mah bacon waifu.

>>2401305
Think of it this way - each quest has had a crippled waifu that won in the end (though Hana is sharing).

It'd be more appropriate if something happened to Laki, though.

Try not to let that happen!

>>2401305
We shouldn't be left to our own devices between posts.

>>2401310
Waifuing Jane would have been interesting

>>2401313
I've always found it amusing. It's like talking around the DM table while they're taking a bathroom break or something.

>>2401314
Yeah it's funny the first interactions I remmeber reading Laki was awful and Jane was actually not wrong, just over-reacting. Weird everyone went for Laki and Hana.

Still hoping ever so greatly that there's a chance for Valerie or Kiera to join. Jane was an asshole, I don't know what people were seeing, she pushed Herb into his own puke. She's better now but I don't really include her in any future cuddle piles.

>>2401314
I'm still wishing Kiera, but we can't all be winners. Though to be fair, I sailed a lot of ships. I'm not sure if I wrote anything in support of Jane, but I think I did for just about every other option.

At least Hana got in. She was #2.

>>2401324
I was all about val, but I saw the way the votes were going, polu would have been fun too but anon rarely takes the gay and herb didn't seem so inclined.

>>2401324
I'm still over here just hoping people don't forget polu's existence again. I wonder if we tried to reach out sooner if it would have made a difference.

>>2401324
Yeah, Keira is the one I really really hope for. Valerie is a major case of literally -everyone- in the group seemed to have had some sort of attraction to her and frankly I just love the idea of all these pretty damn hyper efficient kids being together forever.

>>2401330
I hope he's okay, it'd be a shame to see him later only for him to suddenly have turned down the path of the Dark Side.

>>2401328
Gotta admit, Val is the most fun to write things for. I really, really liked how the camping trip turned out. I didn't even like her all that much beforehand!

>>2401331
I thought Hana filled the role of "2 or 3 on every list". Val and Keira kinda died off if I remember right.

...Y'know, I didn't think about Polu turning to negafug. I'm not sure if that's much of a possibility, but you have me worried now.

>>2401324
I still don't really like Hana. She's a nice girl but eh. Kiera/Jane/Laki are the waifus.

Valerie wasn't even on the radar.

I liked that bit of Herb soul diving from a few threads ago, it showed that he very clearly has an attraction to the other ladies but is absolutely terrified of disappointing people. Herb is like the only person in a quest I've read that seems like he could genuinely pull off the harem/poly life for the happiness of everyone else in the group.

>>2401339
and I still don't like Laki but I'm not about to ruin it for the ones who like her.

>>2401331
Aw fuck he totally got negafugged. He's been a bro since day one and we failed rule #1 of the bro code.

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“She could dress better, I suppose.” You say, starting to enjoy this wine a little.

“Oh? I was thinking more of a personality trait that-”

That's it! Of course! “I think it comes from her lack of confidence. That she doesn’t see that she’s worth the effort. I wish I could help her see how amazing she is.”

“Alright.” She seems a lot more in control of herself now. She tops up your glass without you asking or really noticing that much. You’re too lost in thought. “Tell me more.”

“Well, I think she’s working on it already, so maybe I should just take a step back and let her work at her own pace. Is that just an excuse to be neglectful though? Then again, I just said Laki’s assertiveness helped me out, so maybe I should try to push Hana more.”

“Herb.” She tries to interrupt, mirroring how you were with the wine glass. She asked for a little and you’re just pouring it all out.

“Should I even worry? I mean, you should always worry a little about loved ones, right? But I mean, Hana’s been so strong and so observant and really just plain right about everything she’s said to me and Laki.”

“Herb.”

“But people do have trouble seeing their own problems.” You say, letting your thoughts out as quickly as they come. “Hana might need me to be-”

“HERB.” She grabs your face. “Has Hana tried to get between you and Laki?”

“Huh? What, no. Never. She’s helped us get closer, if anything.” You say, sipping more wine and trying to get your brain back on track about how to be a better boyfriend to her. “Hana’s always putting everyone else first.”

She lets herself sink onto the tall chair by the kitchen island. Part of her body settles onto the island itself as she rests her face on her hand. She looks satisfied. “She sounds like a good girl.”

“She is. Well, they both are.” You say, downing your wine glass. “I guess that’s why it works.”

She smiles, just sitting there listening to you go on about how wonderful the two girls are. She isn’t nearly as talkative now, but the warm atmosphere, smile, and way she treats you now really helps you feel nice. Well, that, and maybe a little bit the wine. It’s not her warm attitude that’s making your teeth numb.

You talk at the nice woman for a good long time. You pass your wine glass down to Sorbet and she rechills it, so you can drink the last little bit and finally be done with the drink. It’s weird though, because it really feels like you’ve finished it already.

Eventually Abigail comes into the kitchen to check. “You guys still alive in here?”

“Abby!” Her mom says, in the exact same way Laki does when she’s had a few. “Join us.”

(continued)

>>2401343
Did I suggest I was trying to tank Herbs relationship with hana?

>>2401339
Yeah, a lot of people were like that about Hana. I just liked her because [/spoiler] she reminds me of myself, [/spoiler] but that wouldn't do it for everyone.

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>>2401348
“I better get back there. I’m just stealing this guy away and we’ll go on to sleep.”

“Sleep? You’re young!”

“Young people still need to sleep Mrs.-”

“Ah ah. Wahine.” She corrects. “But you’re right. You’re a good chaperone. My little Laki got over her issues and has a responsible, cool, urban friend from the ghettos of Tabo. Let’s see the neighbors faces when they hear about this!” She throws up her glass, which Abigail quickly disarms her of.

“I gotcha.” Abigail says, taking Wahine away to her room. “Go to your girlfriends, Goldentop.”

“Without their chaperone?” Her mom says in a mockingly shocked voice. “Why, anything could happen!”

That’s the last you see or hear of her as Abigail helps walk the much larger woman away.

You stumble into the living room where Laki and Hana are hanging by the couch. Half the cushions are forming a small fort, along with a completely zonked out Gobble acting as a load-bearing pillow.

“There he is!” Laki says, grabbing you and pulling you into the couch. “Sorry about all this. Heh. So this is my family. Not too scary, right? I- did she get you drunk?”

“I just-” You hiccup. Huh. You don’t usually hiccup. “Had one glass.”

“Typical mom.” Laki says, gently laying your head down onto her bosom. “Thanks for being understanding, you two.” She shifts her weight and twists her neck to look around. “How about a little reward? Both of you.”

Hana’s ears are real, right? You swear they just twitched.


>Okay! You like rewards
>No reward necessary. You’re having a good time
>Bring up something one of the parents said (write-in)
>Ask about her younger brother
>Ask about her older brother
>They’re great! You can’t wait for your family to meet them
>Something else

>>2401324
There is still hope, brother. Just wait until Herb is chosen for the fertility ritual.

>>2401351
I liked Hana because she's a movie nerd. Always love someone I can talk about horror movies with.

>>2401360
>No reward necessary. You’re having a good time! Not nearly as stressful as I thought it would be.

>>2401360
>>No reward necessary. You’re having a good time
>>Bring up something one of the parents said (write-in)
Ask about the other woman, if only to see Laki's opinion of this woman and if we might ever see her.

>>2401360
>>No reward necessary. You’re having a good time

>>2401360
>Okay! You like rewards
>They’re great! You can’t wait for your family to meet them

But Most Importantly
>Rub hana's ears

>>2401360
>>No reward necessary. You’re having a good time! Not nearly as stressful as I thought it would be.


>>2401350
no you did not, but I'd be lying if I said I was not tempted to tank Herbs relationship with Laki; I just don't do it. Fucking hate her.

>>2401360
>Okay! You like rewards
>They’re great! You can’t wait for your family to meet them

Drunk Herb probably doesn't know what he's getting into. That'll work out for him as long as he didn't have *too* much alcohol!

That just means Hana and Laki will need to work harder with it!

>>2401360
>>2401370(you)

OOH OOH! And also what the heck the Twelve Paths are.

>>2401360
>No reward necessary. You’re having a good time
>They’re great! You can’t wait for your family to meet them

>>2401378
Well.. You should probably get over hating best girl and help me vote to rub hana's ears.

>>2401360
>Okay! You like rewards
But only if I can reward you both! We're in this together

>>2401375
>>2401360
Oh, and backing the ears thing here. We have to confirm they're real!

>>2401360
>Something else
That reminds me — Troy said something interesting last night at the bar. Apparently he doesn't really love Selma and the marriage is just a sham to help his career. Well, enough talk. Let's snuggle.

>>2401360
>>2401382
Oh yeah, ask about the 12 paths.

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>>2401360
>Okay! You like rewards
>They’re great! You can’t wait for your family to meet them

>mfw Herb just passes out in the cuddle pile with a big dopey smile on his face

>>2401360
>Okay! You like rewards

>>2401384
meh ear thing doesn't interest me much, doesn't fit the tone to me.

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>>2401389
[I like your post]

>>2398960
> I really can't wait to meet Hana's little brother.
[You mean Laki's?]

>>2401411

Now >>2398960 has to give Gobble a butt!

>>2401389
I don't get it?

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>>2401415
No, you fool! Only Gobble posts butts. We, his inverse, must post fronts!

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[Seems like there's a split between accepting rewards or not. I'll include some of the other supported things but I want to make sure I understand the will of the voters on this one.

Will Herb accept the mystery reward, or decline? This is not quote-only.]

>accept
>decline

>>2401435
>>accept

>>2401435
accept!

>>2401435
>decline

>>2401435
>decline

>>2401435
>accept

>>2401435
>accept

>>2401435
>accept

>>2401435
Accept, but fall asleep midway and wake up with scribbles on his face!

>>2401435
>>decline
This is a very hard choice for me, if only because I know it'd be nice and only maybe lewd. But I kinda want to ask the other stuff before and It'll probably just ruin the mood.

>>2401435
>accept

>>2401435
Accept but just want to snuggle into sleep

>>2401435
>decline

Decline

>>2401435
>>accept

>>2401435
Damn, I'm late.
>accept

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“Umm, reward?”

“YES.” Hana almost shouts. She covers her mouth. “Sorry. Yes please.”

Laki rolls her eyes. She looks back at you. “So remember how Soft Hands said we can take things at our own pace?” She scooches closer to Hana. “Well, look. I know I've been stand off with you, and if this is something you really want more of, and not just as a thing we do to rev him up, I guess we can, occasionally, get a little closer.”

Hana likes the sound of that, but also seems a little confused. It makes you feel better not to be the only one. “What do you mean?”

Laki, with the slightest self-conscious hesitation at first, grabs Hana’s shirt and yanks her in for a kiss. You end up sandwiched between the two girls, feeling their bodies and hearing their mouths play with each other and smelling them. Oh jeez oh wow. Hana is really getting into it. Her sheer enthusiasm seems to affect Laki a little too.

“What about Herb?” Hana finally breaks it.

“I’ll, uh, take a reward too.” You say, feeling the normal coolness of the air on your face replace the heat of being mushed between two healthy young women.

Laki glances over her shoulder again, then gives you and Hana a big, mischievous smile. “Well, I wanted to give you both stuff you weren’t getting enough of from me before.” She undoes your belt. Her head lowers down, making her invisible from anyone looking at the back of the couch.

“Oh no!” Hana says in a quiet, faux-panic. “Now how are we supposed to make out? Guess we’ll just have to do both. Yup.” The unsure, awkward smile and slightly worried but still excited tilt of her eyebrows always does something to you. Hana also lowers down.

Oh jeez. Where’s everyone else? Is this okay? Will someone come by? You’re not exactly able to really concentrate easily. You have no idea where Gardevoir, Abigail, Laki’s parents, and some of the pokemon are. You trust that the girls are keeping track of these things.


>Do what you can with impromptu aura massage to really make this an interesting night. Be a playful, mischievous Herb for once. (Will require relatively easy rolls and some small aura power use, but also counts as practice)
>Okay but let’s be quick and quiet and not escalate this potentially explosive situation
>Woah! Too risky, too lewd! Stop this lewdness at once, girls!
>Something else


[We’ll be able to answer some of the write-in questions after. I haven’t forgotten about them.]

>>2401541
>Do what you can with impromptu aura massage to really make this an interesting night. Be a playful, mischievous Herb for once. (Will require relatively easy rolls and some small aura power use, but also counts as practice)

>>2401541
>>Do what you can with impromptu aura massage to really make this an interesting night. Be a playful, mischievous Herb for once. (Will require relatively easy rolls and some small aura power use, but also counts as practice)

>>2401541
>Do what you can with impromptu aura massage to really make this an interesting night. Be a playful, mischievous Herb for once. (Will require relatively easy rolls and some small aura power use, but also counts as practice)

I'm, uh, not all that confident that this won't blow up in our faces later, but what's the fun if we don't roll the dice sometimes?

>>2401541
>>Do what you can with impromptu aura massage to really make this an interesting night. Be a playful, mischievous Herb for once. (Will require relatively easy rolls and some small aura power use, but also counts as practice)

We've already gone so far, there's no turning back now.

>>2401541
>>Do what you can with impromptu aura massage to really make this an interesting night. Be a playful, mischievous Herb for once. (Will require relatively easy rolls and some small aura power use, but also counts as practice)

Might as well. Everyone keeps telling Herb to just go for it all the time and he's drunk.

>>2401541
>Do what you can with impromptu aura massage to really make this an interesting night. Be a playful, mischievous Herb for once. (Will require relatively easy rolls and some small aura power use, but also counts as practice)

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[Alright. Seems pretty unanimous. Let's see those rolls!]

Rolled 26 (1d100)

>>2401571
please

Rolled 60 (1d100)

>>2401571

Rolled 76 (1d100)

>>2401571

Rolled 87 (1d100)

>>2401571

Rolled 43 (1d100)

>>2401571

>>2401583
h-holy shit a roll above a 50.

Rolled 80 (1d100)

>>2401571
More!

Rolled 11 (1d100)

>>2401571