>>2868539
OH YEAH

>>2868539
Time to socialize, after pulling through that tournament by the skin of our teeth.

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You and your family are currently settings things up at Ludicolo’s Public Park! A nice little area dedicated to the Pokémon of one of “North Pass” settlers, his Ludicolo brought rains to the arid desert climate and helped grow crops. There’s a fountain with a statue of him in the middle of the park.
Eli and her teammates are the first ones to join, Kali will bea rriving shortly and Dick needed a new pair pants.
Seems like Gramps is finally returning to his senses

[Grandpa]: Christ, my head hurts.

[Grandpa]: I just had a terrible nightmare

[Grandpa]: Where my pansy ass grandson managed to win the tournament, making him the most promising trainers of his bunch *Shuders*

[Grandpa]: And his unexplainable victory caused one of those crazy southern bastards to start another revolt

[Mom]: I’m afraid that wasn’t a nightmare Mr.Williams, and please refrain from insulting my son if you will

[Grandpa]: Sorry Roxxane, it just comes out naturally. And if that’s the case, we are certainly doomed.

[Grandpa]: Well I gotta go, I need to see how the “Herb Shop” has been doing since I left

[Sis]: You are not staying for lunch Gramps?

[Grandpa]: Sorry kiddo, I had enough of your Father for the day, can’t take much more than that.

[Sis]: Awww (dissapointed)

[Grandpa]: It was a pleasure seeing you again Roxxane, and you too Suzanne, you’ve grown so much! You still remember what this old man taught you?

[Sis]: “If you are in trouble always incapacitate the trainer first!”

[Grandpa]: Atta girl

[Grandpa]: And Lucius, next time you try to block a punch, don’t use your face. It’s embarrassing to see a fully capable grown man being beaten by and old sack of bones.

[Dad]: And you should stop picking fights with anyone that gets in your line of sight

[Grandpa]: Can’t do. That’s how I put money on the table.

[Mom]: What about the Herb Shop?

[Grandpa]: That’s more of a Hobby.

[Grandpa]: And Eli. Please, for the love of god, get stronger than my grandson soon. Make my training count for something. I know it was mostly using you and your Pokémon as cheap labor force but put to good use the couple of things I actually taught you.

[Grandpa]: Well, later.

Say something to Gramps before he leaves?

>What’s your problem with me?
>Hey, at least apologize to Dad!
>Have a good day sir (?)
>Challenge him to fight
>Other/ write in

>>2868585
>Maybe everything would stop seeming so crappy if you ever took your head out of your ass.
Fuck this old man, seriously.

>>2868585
go fuck yourself pokemon fucker

>>2868585
Backing >>2868597

Rolled 14 (1d100)

>>2868585
Nah, don't bother saying anything. I get the feeling he likes the attention and has never actually just been straight up ignored before.

I mean, Percy is polite and all but he's still a teenager and his granddad is still a dick.

>>2868620
This is better

>>2868585
>[Grandpa]: I just had a terrible nightmare
>[Grandpa]: Where my pansy ass grandson managed to win the tournament, making him the most promising trainers of his bunch *Shudders*
Pff, you don't get to say shit you old buzzard, I beat your disciple fair and square.

>>2868620
Supporting

>>2868585
>What's your problem

>>2868620
+1

>>2868640
>>2868620
Wait, didn't see this.
Switching.

>>2868585
Switching >>2868618 to >>2868620

>>2868620
>>2868631
>>2868635
>>2868641

You won’t fall for his little games. He’s always been like this, inciting reactions, he likes seeing your dad angry. He enjoys seeing most people angry!
Fuck this old man, he doesn’t deserve an answer. You just give him a cold stare while he walks off. For a moment he turns his head back to you, smirking, half-expecting you too say something, but you don’t. He stops looking at you and keeps walking.

[Grandfather]: Nice look kid, hold on to that feeling.

He walks away

[Dad]: That damn old man

[Mom]: Don’t let him get to you dear, you know how he is.

[Sis]: I wish things didn’t end like this every time we see him

[Dad]:If I’m there, well, don’t expect much from him

Eli: I feel really confused


Shortly after Kali comes up, she’s sporting a completely different expression, calm, smiling and approachable. He goes to your family to introduce herself as your classmate, she praises your skills as a trainer and says how she was lucky to get so far into the tournament. Your parents seems really pleased by her proper attitude. Specially your mom.

Eli: Oh crap, I forgot to introduce myself. She’s gonna make us look bad guys!

Before Eli can go to your family she’s intercepted by Kali

Kali: Oh, hi! You must be a Friend of Percy!

Eli: That’s right, name’s Eli, next champion of Aztlan…

Kali:Oh my god, I love your hair, what kind of dye do you use? I couldn’t pull off such look

Eli: It’s… my natural color (She’s nervous?)

Seems like she’s trying to her good side. Eli’s isn’t sure how to handle compliments to her image.

You start hearing a familiar voice, becoming louder with every second.

[Alexandro]: Where’s the meat?!

The Green Dragon, the bodyguard Cacnea and the Rich Kid stand before you, he seems pleased.

Dick: Such a pleasant surprise finding you here, Kali

Eli: (Eli gets back to her regular self) Yo! What’s this douche doing here?

Also you got a new message!

Kali: (Online): WHAT THE FUCK IS HE DOING HERE?

What do?
>Go say hi to Dick and try to integrate him to your little “Group”
>Ask Kali what’s her problem with Dick
>Ask Eli about what happened between she and him
>Tell Dick it would be better if he went away
>Change the subject! To literally anything else!
>Other/ write in

>>2868711
>Go say hi to Dick and try to integrate him to your little “Group”
>Ask Kali what her problem is with Dick
I'd assume it's because he's been hitting on her, repeatedly, and probably doing a terrible job of it, but the confirmation would be nice.

>>2868711
>Realize you may have committed a mistake
>Shrug
>Set the barbeque and start grilling

>>2868711
>Go say hi to Dick and try to integrate him to your little “Group”
I've done some contract work for him and he gave me the full restore that helped me win my match. Seemed only fair to invite him.

>>2868711
>Go say hi to Dick and try to integrate him to your little “Group”
Start thanking him for the Full Restore and get Alexandro something to eat - divert his attention from Kali if possible.

>Ask Kali what’s her problem with Dick
"We just invited all of our friends" is the story we should stick to for this.

>>2868711
>>2868742
Supporting this. We can always talk about the revolution girl, that'll probably get him fuming.

>>2868738
>>2868742
+1
Dick is starting to grow on me

>>2868761
Yea he's a bit of an ass but he's not two faced. He's always been straight up with us. I think the journey and time away from his parents will mellow him out a lot.

>>2868729
>>2868738
>>2868742

Percy: Hey Dick!


You go towards the blonde boy and his Pokémon,
Percy: Well, I think you and Kali already met, so Eli, this is Dick, we ehm “worked” together one time and he was the one to give me the Full-Restore I used on the last bout

Dick: (conceited) Glad to see I get the proper appreciation

Eli:…pft, “Dick”

Dick: You got a problem with my name punk?

Eli: I got a problem with you! What kind of assholes tattles on someone “cheating” while he’s cheating himself!

Dick:It’s rules of survival. How could I know you wouldn’t tattle on me first? Besides what proof you have of me doing something so lowly?

Eli: Cuz that’s a “Dick” move, and you had your whole arm scribbled with info.

Dick: I have no recollection of that, such slanderous assumptions, fueled by obvious envy, is one of the reasons I don’t associate often with “your class”

Eli: Ohohohoho, you wanna go? Cuz I’m ready to go!

Kali: Richard!

He tenses up suddenly.

Kali: It’s not gentlemanly to pick up fights with girls you’ve just met.

Dick: But!... Sorry, it was very unlike me to act in this way

Eli:Hey, don’t pussy out man! I’m more than ready for another fight!

[Tremor]: Sorry boss, we aren’t, we need some food
[Avenger]: We only had a light breakfast
[Jaws]: WE WERE PROMISED MEAT!
[Alexandro]: They speak the truth

Eli: Yeah, you seem more hungry than thirsty for blood. So, let’s get some fuel! And then I’ll take you on!

Dick: I’ll accept your challenge, in a regulated match! Only for the sake of Pokémon battling!

Kali: Why don’t we make it a double match? There’s other two trainers here. One Pokémon for each trainer. We could leave pairs to luck… or have an impartial judge. We’ll battle after eating of course.
>Choose a partner? Who?
>Leave it to luck
>Stay out of this, let them resolve their problems

Also, while this whole debacle as going on you forwarded a message to Kali

Percy: Hey, so what’s between you and Dick? Besides the obvious

Kali: It’s a personal matter, none of your business

>>2868711
>Change the subject! To literally anything else!
Autism is a hell of a drug

>>2868882
>Leave it to luck
Who are we to refuse an opportunity for free xp?

>>2868882
>Boys vs Grills

>>2868882
I'll second >>2868893
I'm sure Eli wouldn't mind a rematch if the cards fell that way. Maybe we should ask her if she'd like us to teach her some pokelanguage so she can talk more directly with her mons.

>>2868882
>Leave it to luck
We could always use the exp. Any idea who we should be using? Vulpix?

>>2868882
>Leave it to luck

>>2868907
Whismur or Mimikyu are probably our safest bets. Want to give Houndour a break for a little bit, and while we humbled Vulpix some with Mimikyu's help, I think she's still got a bit too much of a chip on her shoulder and too little experience under her belt to effectively work with a Pokemon she doesn't know.

>>2868925
We should use Mimikyu to test out his speed. Since he's a quick boi

>>2868882
>Write-in
>Dick and Eli against you and Kali
The best way for them to settle their differences is for them to fight alongside each other.

>>2868893
>>2868899
>>2868907
>>2868909

>Leave it to luck

Percy: It’s only fair

Kali: Perfect! Leave it to me!
Kali is still smiling, but for a split second there you can see something else? Satisfaction?
She takes from her handbag a bit of blue paper, she writes something on it before tearing it into 4 pieces, she crumbles the bits and offers them to you. You take one of them.
For some reason, you feel like you have no control of this situation. Like the dice that controls your fate is missing

>Richard
Kali grins a little before letting the rest of paper fly with the wind before being incinerated by Growlithe

Kali: Seems like is boys against girls! Let’s do our best Eli!

Eli: I’m up for it! Didn’t expect a rematch so soon but I definitely wanna wipe the floor with rich boy!

Seems like that’s settled then. Now it’s time to get this thing started! Kali offered to get the fire going, with Growlithe this wouldn’t be a problem, she’s trying to it herself anyways. Eli is going to your parents and sister to introduce herself, and Dick (mostly by Kali’s suggestion) is going to the Super-market crossing the street to get the food.

>Go with Eli, help her out
>Go with Kali, get her to talk about Dick
>Go with Dick, you feel like he’ll need help
>Other/ write in

>>2868961
>Go with Eli, help her out
I want to see how our sister reacts to Eli's continued existence, and to the fact that she's not a figment of Percy's imagination.

>>2868961
>Talk to our mons
Mainly Houndour. See if he still wants to stick with us. Ask the others if there's anything specific they want to do on the journey with us.

>>2868988
Supporting

>>2868961
>Us and Dick vs. Kali and Eli
Hmmm. Houndour would be a decent pick, since we know Eli won't be fielding Jaws and Houndour has a significant edge over Growlithe, but I still want to give him a rest after the rigours of the tournament. Knowing that he's been with her the longest, and with Jaws no longer an option, she'll probably field Tremor. As such, I think Mimikyu's our best choice. Even if she uses Avenger we won't be at a disadvantage with him.

>>2868988
Actually, yeah, switching from my previous vote to this. We need to see if Houndour's sticking around.

>>2869012
So Dick's pokémon will be the tank and our pick will be the fast boi

>>2868961
>>Go with Eli, help her out
Feel like Dick will need help too but my interest in our family's reactions is too great.

>>2868961
>Eli

>>2868961
>>Go with Dick, you feel like he’ll need help
While doing this we can talk to houndour as well. See if he wants to stick with us or not. Maybe ask all the pokémon what they would like to eat before we go as well.

>>2869083
+1

They’ll do fine.
There’s something else that requires your attention first, you call your teammates, Whismur was hanging out with Tremor and Avenger while Houndour rested his tired body underneath the shade of a tree, Vulpix was checking out Alexandro’s “Abnormality” (even though he doesn’t know how a normal Bagon looks like she’s curious about his “Shiny” glimmer), Mimikyu is, well you know where MImikyu is. You go towards Houndour and call the rest of your team, it’s time for some talking

Percy: So, our deal is finally over.

[Houndour]: Seems like so

………….

Percy: I don’t want to pressure you or anything, I just wanted to talk and..

[Whismur]: Are you leaving us?

[Houndour]: Yes, I’m returning with my Pack

[Whismur]:…I see…..

[Houndour]: I wanted to let our Leader know I made up my mind, and say farewell to them

[Whismur]: So you are staying?!

[Houndour]: You could say that, until I see fit

Whismur launches herself to Houndour, giving him a tight strong hug, like way to strong, ease up Whismur

[Houndour]: Hey! Hey! Hey! Let go! You are gripping to tight!

[Whismur]: Bro-Houndour is staying! He’s staying!


You let them have a little moment to themselves, before resuming to your initial intentions.

Percy: I also wanted to ask you guys, not only Houndour. We are probably leaving for our journey soon, and I wanted to know, is there anything specific you would like to do? Got any goals or just things you’ll like to check out?

[Mimikyu]: I want to be useful to Master…..

[Mimikyu]: And try different types of cooking.

[Vulpix]: I want to see a lot of new places, all the places! And be at least stronger than Leader Abomasnow! OH, AND EVOLVE! DON’T FORGET EVOLVING! Oh, oh, and get on one of those contests Leader used to talk about! And, and, and…..

[Whismur]: I want to…. I want to be like bro Houndour today. Become a champion in everyone’s eyes!

[Houndour]: You already know

[Abra]:….. Study human behavior….
Abra spooked you a little, he always appears without notice. You guess he must’ve been watching your match, he usually tends to follow without saying much. And just like he came, he disappeared again.

>>2869143

Seems like Kali finally lit the fire on her own, Growlithe looks at her quizzically, he could just use Ember and be done with it.
Eli and your Dad seem to be getting along just fine, they are both laughing loudly! You mother seems a little unsure about her, but you can see she is snickering with them. Your sister keeps looking at your parents and Eli confused, she’s saying something, whatever she is telling them is making them laugh….Is she telling something about you?

Dick just came back with a SHITLOAD of food, mostly meat, corn, patties, sausages, veggies and buns to make burgers, the three of them are carrying the stuff with much effort, Alexandro couldn’t wait and just roasted his portion of the food with Fire-Fang, burning it on the process, he’s complaining loudly about the bitter flavor of the charred meat.

[Alexandro]: OH THE BITTER TASTE OF SIN, AN UNFAIR PUNISHMENT FOR MY SIMPLE DESIRES

Your Father and Mimikyu start working the grill while your sister and Kali offer themselves to help with the rest of the preparation. A delicious aroma fills the air, you are surrounded by family, acquaintances, and your friends.
It’s a nice little moment.
Everyone’s chatting, well mostly Kali with your parents, she has a way with people. Most Pokémon are hanging together, Jaws and Alexandro are having an eating contest.

Your sister looks at you, dead in the eye, she gets close enough so only you can hear her

[Sis]: Not one, but two girls. So which one is the “Lucky one” bro?

>You don’t know what she’s talking about
>They are just friends
>Eli, I’m gonna travel with her, because that’s what you meant right?
>Eli
>Kali
>….Dick? (He’s pretty lucky! He got a shiny! A shiny!)
>Other/ write in

>>2869148
>You don’t know what she’s talking about
Our innocent Poke Autist has no clue what she means.

>>2869148
>….Dick? (He’s pretty lucky! He got a shiny! A shiny!)

>>2869148
>Me clearly. Whismur is a great Pokemon and Vulpix might seem rough around the edges but she's got moxie!

So many poke autist choices, so little time.

>>2869148
>You, smile seductively
For having a cool brother like me

>>2869161
I'm going to support this for now.

>>2869161
I'd like to do all of the above in order with increasing confusion

>>2869161
+1

>>2869148
>Well, I guess luck has a *little* bit to do with it, but it’s mostly awareness of your Pokemon, what they can do, what the opponents Pokemon can do, weather conditions, terrain, mental state of the opponent trainer...
And just kind of keep talking

>>2869143
>Mimikyu wants to learn to cook more things
We’re going to help Mimikyu become a master chef. Maybe there’s some sort of cooking competitions we can enter him in.
>Vulpix wants to participate in contests
Ok, we can do that, Vulpix would probably blow the cuteness category out of the water, but Eli CAN NEVER KNOW.
>Whismur wants to be a champion
We’ll probably get there eventually.
>Abra wants to study human behaviour
I mean sure? A little creepy, but he can do what he wants I guess. He’s welcome to observe us and the people we interact with.

>>2869182
>Eli must never know
>Thinking Eli won't be great at contests, it's just not what she's interested in.

Eli really doesn't come across as caring about that kind of thing. She might rib us a bit but she'd probably try to help anyway.

>>2869148
Oh yeah, has Eli’s dad arrived yet by any chance, or is he still busy beating up and snatching Whismur’s family?

>>2869192
>Wanting to give Eli more ammunition to rob us with
We’ve got to try and keep every advantage we’ve got, and not try and give her any openings.

>>2869196
Rib us with*

>>2869196
Why? It's all good natured.

>>2869205
Well yeah, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try and come out on top anyways.

>>2869148
>>Eli, I’m gonna travel with her, because that’s what you meant right?

>>2869212
Eh that's easy though. Just unabashedly and honestly call her cute/compliment her when appropriate. She'll need every bit of ammo she can get.

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>>2869161
>>2869172
>>2869176
>>2869178

[Sis]: Not one, but two girls. So which one is the “Lucky one” bro?


Percy:…. I honestly don’t know what you are on about?

[Sis]: What do you mean you don’t understand? You are fifteen! And those are the only girls you can talk normally!

Percy: I can talk normally to you, and what does any of that have to do with luck?

Percy: Oooh, I get it. Well, I guess luck has a *little* bit to do with it, but it’s mostly awareness of your Pokémon, what they can do, what the opponents Pokémon can do, weather conditions, terrain, held items, mental state of the opponent trainer…..

[Sis]: (sighs) For a moment there I almost forgot you were, well, *YOU*. Whatever, I’ll just have to wait and hope for the best! If grandpa could, maybe there’s still some hope for you

Percy: I’m lost again

Your sister goes with the Pokémon, seems like Mr.Snob joined the eating competition!
Kali and Eli are talking to each other, seems like Kali is questioning some things about her. your parents are thanking Dick for al the extra food he brought. He’s a little embarrassed. Besides Houndour who is still resting, and Growlithe who ate a little and is again acting like a guard to Kali all of the Mons are having a good time, seems like Mr.Snob is going to win their little contest. Seems like everybody is finishing their food.

>Talk with your parents before they leave (they seem really glad to finally see you socialize with your own species, but there’s some work stuff they need to do)
>Get in Eli and Kali’s convo,
>Try to hear what Eli and Kali are talking about
>Go with Dick, he’s been left out and is currently playing with a portable console
>Go with Growlithe, ask him how he’s doing
>Other/ write in

>>2869249
I forgot to add

>Let's start the double battle!

>>2869249
>Talk with your parents before they leave (they seem really glad to finally see you socialize with your own species, but there’s some work stuff they need to do)
I don't want to exclude Dick but we should talk to our parents before they leave

>>2869262
+1

>>2869262
Supporting

>>2869249
>>Go with Dick, he’s been left out and is currently playing with a portable console
And go over some battle strategy

>>2869249
>Talk with your parents before they leave (they seem really glad to finally see you socialize with your own species, but there’s some work stuff they need to do)

>>2869249
>Talk with your parents before they leave (they seem really glad to finally see you socialize with your own species, but there’s some work stuff they need to do)
Best to get to talk with them before they have to get going. By the way, how old’s Percy’s sister? Like a year younger, or a few years, or what? I feel like it’s probably been noted at some point, but I can’t for the life of me remember what her age was, and it’s annoying the hell out of me.

>>2869262
>>2869264
>>2869267
>>2869306

Your parents are getting ready to leave, they still have a last shift left at the Public Health Center, you decide to talk to them before they go. Your sis is also going, she’s gonna take Mr.Snob to the grooming salon

[Dad]: What’s the matter champ? Shouldn’t you be hanging out with your friends?

Percy: I just wanted to talk a little before you two went back to work

[Mom]: That’s convenient, there were some stuff we wanted to say, but we figured out it would be better to wait until you were home

[Dad]: Son, you have no idea how proud I’m of you. I know you may be tired of me saying I, but you just really make your old man happy.

[Mom]: Your social progress has been more than adequate, I may have my doubts about some of your “acquaintances”, but, I have no basis to object to your relationships.

[Dad]: And you won your first tournament! These last days, you just keep surprising us Champ. If there’s anything we can help you with about your journey, don’t doubt to ask, we both were trainers after all!

[Mom]: Also, regarding this journey of yours. It come to our attention that you will be initially traveling with the girl named Eli, is that correct?

Percy: Yeah, that’s the plan

[Dad]: Oh youth, traveling with your friends, challenging gyms, exploring new places, meeting Pokémon, living an adventure, it’s so nice to be young.

[Mom]: Traveling the republic is an important part of growing up for any trainer. I hope you find your journey enjoyable. I know we did.

[Dad]: Hehehe, we sure "enjoyed" it a lot, right dear?

[Mom]: Don’t give him ideas

Your father pats you in the shoulder, you are on your way to become a man, your mother gives you one of her rare smiles.

>Relationship with family improved!

After cleaning up a bit, you and your little group go to the one of the battlegrounds in the park, it’s really just a rectangle painted over the grass but it meets the official league requirements!

Everyone is sending their Pokémon at the same time. You are going to use….

>Houndour (still tired)
>Vulpix
>Whismur
>Mimikyu

>>2869380
>Mimikyu
The best choice, all the factors considered.

>>2869331
She's currently 13, going 14 in a month.

Next year she'll be getting her own license.

>>2869194
Sadly he still got some more grunt stuff to do

other unanswered question from last thread:

>>2858240
>"Does our Grandpa have a farm type place like Professor Oak?"

Your maternal grandfather has some lands in the outskirts of Madeline Village, Your mother's Pokémon rotate from being there to accompanying her

Your paternal grandfather used to have something similar. But now he doesn't

>>2869395
>Your paternal grandfather used to have something similar. But now he doesn't
Well, that doesn’t seem like it could be at all involved in our grandfather’s current, surly assholish state. No sirree!

>>2869386
+1

Sorry guys, gotta get some sleep, last post of the night!

I'll be returning tomorrow saturday at 11:00 am

I'll leave voting open

>>2869442
11:00 am MDT

>>2869380
>Mimikyu

After the battle we should look for murkrow and capture him so we can swap him out with Abra anytime we can like we had planned.

We need to look for a place that we could have open roam Pokemon farm which would be kind of cool goal for us to do

>>2869386
>>2869406
>>2869602

Mimikyu jumps out of your bag, he's ready to go!

Alexandro steps forward to his side! He has been revitalized after downing copious amount of food.

[Alexandro]: Consider yourself honored of battling alongside me!

[Mimikyu]:… Don’t make Master lose this

Eli calls Tremor forward. The Sandile is eager for a battle! Eli snaps her fingers and Growlithe gets to the battlegrounds, Kali gave him a leppa berry earlier to have him ready for battle. The two girls smirk at each other.

>DOUBLE BATTLE START!
>Dick and Percy vs Kali and Eli!

>Approach?
>Command?
>Move?

Movesets and Inventory:
https://pastebin.com/bfkuai2x

Battle mechanics:
https://pastebin.com/DHLnTgHt

>>2870026
>Approach: Evasive
>Evade, use Double Team
We should have the edge in speed, best to increase it further.

>>2870035
Supporting this

>>2870026
>>2870035
I'll support this.

Also, friendly reminder we can pull off shit like grappling one of the girls' mons with Mimikyu and let Alexandro fire off a Dragon Breath.

>>2870054
Well I mean Mimikyu doesn't really have arms, so I'm not sure how he'd grapple something, but we should probably try some combination techniques, yeah.

Rolled 9, 8, 6 = 23 (3d10)

>>2870035
>>2870052
>>2870054

>Evasive
>Evade! Use Double Team!

Tremor burrows himself underground! Alexandro goes for a Headbutt straight to Growlithe, Growlithe is trying to evade and get closer to MImikyu but he doesn’t seem to be preparing an attack. It’s a good chance to raise that evasion!

Kali:: Odor Sleuth!

Or maybe not

DC: 5 (Will raise evasiveness with a partial success, needs a Crit to somehow evade the Odor Sleuth)

Alexandro’s DC: 6
Rolling for him

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>2870106

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>2870106
Dick just Crit

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>2870106

>>2870106
Nice. If Alexandro critted, the Odor Sleuth might get interrupted, which would be all the better for us.

>>2870113
>>2870120
Dick's Crit and our normal success is a good opening for the battle

>>2870141
Yup. What are you guys thinking from here? Assuming Tremor uses, well, tremors to determine where to attack while underground, maybe Mimikyu floats off the ground a bit, sticks by Alexandro, and prepares a Wood Hammer for when Tremor resurfaces to attack Alexandro? Should give us a good chance for a free hit, and Alexandro seems to have Growlithe fairly well handled.

>>2870109
>>2870113
>>2870120

>Success

Mimkyu starts moving at blinding speed, creating a almost a dozen of afterimages!

>Mimikyu’s evasiveness rose!

Alexandro rushes to Growlithe, ready to hit hard! The dirt in front of him start to shift around revealing a trap hole, Alexandro manages to see it in time and leaps forward! His legs may be stubby but they are strong enough to lift him two meters in the air with that jump, before coming down on Growlithe with a Headbutt!

>It’s a critical hit! Growlithe takes a great amount of damage! Growlithe flinched! He’s down to almost half of his health!

>What’s next?

>>2870100
I dunno how it works in this context but Shadow Sneak to hold on to them maybe?

>>2870189
>Evade
>Astonish on Growlithe
Keep up the flinch and knock this dude outta here. I'm gonna laugh my ass off if we manage to deal with Kali in the first ten seconds of the match.

>>2870206
Actually, yeah, if we can focus and take down Growlithe early on, we can team up on Tremor. Supporting this.

>>2870206
Flinch spam can never go wrong!

>>2870206
Supporting

Rolled 10, 4, 10 = 24 (3d10)

>>2870206
>>2870215
>>2870269
>>2870288

>Evade and use Astonish!

DC: 6 (if highest roll is a 8,9, or 10 it causes flinching!)

Bagon is following his attack with a Dragon Claw to Growlithe, his solely focusing on attacking, so he doesn't notice the ground moving beneath his feet.

DC for Alexandro: 7

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>2870326

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>2870326
Damn, Alexandro's kicking ass

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>2870326
Damn Alexando doing work

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>2870326

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>2870326

>>2870332
>>2870335
>>2870336
>>2870339
Well. Hopefully this isn't a preview of things to come. Clearly we need MORE SPEED

>>2870330
>Partial pass!

Growlithe uses Flamethrower to try and keep both of the attacking mons at bay, but he misses Mimikyu and Alexandro steps away with no problem retaliating with a Dragon Claw

>Successful pass!

His attack hits hard! Sending Growlithe near the red! But, since he was so focused on attacking he missed Tremor sneaking below him, he delivers a bite to his left leg and pulls him down, trapping his lower body on the hole he dug.

>Bagon takes damage! He can still fight though, it's nothing to worry about. Bagon can't move from his place! He'll need to dig himself out or keep attacking from that position

>Mimikyu is unscathed

>Tremor is unscathed and underground

>>2870386
What do?

>>2870386
Not really much we can do to help Alexandro, he'll just have to try and dig himself free.
>Evade, Attack Growlithe with Shadow Sneak
Let's try and finish off Growlithe.

>>2870386
Can we actually use Shadow Sneak to grapple someone and hold them? I'm thinking we finish off Growlithe with another Dragon Breathe from Bagon.

>>2870386
Can we have Mimikyu help Bagon out of his hole? Maybe Shadow Sneak into the tunnel and push him out from below? Or just help pull him out.

>>2870415
You could try using Shadow sneak and hold him with your shadow, it would be harder to avoid but also harder for you to pin them down

You could also try and use Mimikyu's appendages, easier to avoid, but they won't have as much trouble holding them down

>>2870424
And yes, that's a viable option

>>2870459
Then I guess
>Evade, try and pin Growlithe in place with Shadow Sneak
>Call for Alexandro to hit him with Dragon Breath

>>2870459
I'll go for the Shadow Sneak grapple option then. Actually grabbing the target is key here, just need to hold on for a bit, enough that Alexandro's attack hits.

Rolled 5, 2, 7 = 14 (3d10)

>>2870488
>>2870503

>Evade
>Use Shadow Sneak and hold Growlithe in place so Alexandro can finish him off!

Kali: Reversal on the Bagon!

You aren't sure where Tremor went, he already let go off Alexandro, he could be anywhere.

DC: 6!

Alexandro's DC: 9 (6 if you manage to hold Growlithe down)

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>2870562
RIP Alexandro

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>2870562

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>2870562

>>2870568
>>2870570
>>2870572
Well hot damn. Time to pay him back for that Odor Sleuth save.

>>2870568
>>2870570
>>2870572

>CRIT!

Mimikyu extends his shadow to reach Growlithe, it comes forth out of the ground, enveloping the Fire Type and holding him down in place, it stops his attack!

>Alexandro's partial success

The bagon unleashes a Dragon Breath on his opponent point blank! The attack hurts Growlithe even further but it's not enough to knock him down.

>Growlithe is now in an almost critical state!

>Bagon is still on the ground

Tremor burst out from the ground trying to land a "Bite" to Mimikyu, your Pokémon manages to avoid hi without letting go of Growlithe. After missing, the sandile aimes to get underground again via the hole he initially made for Alexandro.

>Tremor is underground once again

>What do?

>>2870628
>Continue grappling, and use Astonish

>>2870628
>>2870648
I'll support this if we can still keep grappling. Alexandro can try to get out and if we successfully flinch, he can get another hit in next turn.

>>2870663
Actually, wait. If we're currently grappling Growlithe and it'll take at least a turn for him to try to get out, how about we bait Tremor by "helping" Alexandro while readying a Wood Hammer? At the same time, Alexandro can fire off one more Dragon Breath to try and finish off Growlithe. The dude is close to critical, at which point Kali will have to take him out of the match. We can take care of both of them.

Rolled 6, 6, 2 = 14 (3d10)

>>2870648
>>2870663

>Keep grappling and get an Astonish in!

You can finally see Tremor, he is digging below Growlithe to give him a chance to escape.

Growlithe is thrashing about trying to get out of Mimikyu's hold. The Ghost is starting to have trouble holding him down, but if the astonish makes him flinch they might have a chance!

DC: 7 (8,9 or 10 causes flinching)

Alexandro is trying to get out! DC: 6

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>2870761

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>2870761

Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>2870761

>>2870774
Hm. Partial success, but with a 10. So...we connect and make Growlithe flinch, but take a hit in the process?

>>2870774
>Partial success!
>10, Growlithe flinched!

Mimikyu manages to hold Growlithe long enough to stop him from attacking Alexandro while the Dragon digs himself out, Growlithe manages to get out of Mimikyu's grasp and attempt escape via the tunnel Tremor dug, but he's stopped by Mimikyu's astonish hurting him lightly and making him flinch!

>Growlithe took damage! He is now in critical state, most attacks will knock him out!

>Alexandro's successful pass!

The Dragon type Pokémon manages to get his lower body free, he is furious at the Sandile!

Mimikyu, who was focused on holding Growlithe and attacking him misses Tremor moving beneath him and bursting out of the ground delivering a nasty bite to your teammate

>Tremor used Bite! It's super effective!

>Mimikyu takes a considerable amount of damage, the attack was strong enough to take out about one third of his health, but he still can fight!

>What's next?

>>2870837
>evade
>wood hammer

>>2870837
Doesn’t Mimikyu still have his disguise to take a hit for him?

>>2870837
>Evade
>Shadow Sneak
Attack Growlithe, it looks like Alexandro's going to be focusing on Sandile and I doubt Dick's progressed enough to be able to control him. SS is also a fast move so we should be able to finish Growlithe off before he can do anything.

>>2870857
You are right, I totally forgot about Disguise and Growlithe "Intimidation", thanks anon

> Mimikyu appears to take a considerable amount of damage, but it's just his disguise that ended up in tatters. The real body hasn't taken any real damage yet

>>2870881
Supporting. If we can finish off Growlithe we’re going to have a big advantage.

>>2870852
>Attack Growlithe with Shadow Sneak

Give Mimikyu a chef disguise

>>2870884
>Intimidate
Aw shit. >>2870886 Should we go with an Attack instead of an Evade to ensure we deal enough damage?

>>2870837
>attack tremor with woodhammer

Rolled 5, 7, 4 = 16 (3d10)

>>2870881
>>2870889
>>2870886

>Evade, and counter with a Shadow Sneak on Growlithe!

Sandile is probably preparing to attack again, it's hard to see where he is coming from but Mimikyu has the upper hand in terms of speed

DC: 6

Bagon tries to make some distance between him and Growlithe, he is waiting eagerly for Sandile to come out so he can hit him with a Dragon Breath!

DC: 7

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>2870916

>>2870909
Maybe. I feel like he’d still be in critical condition at this point after 4 direct hits, but we may as well try and clinch it. Sandile will probably be to distracted by Alexandro to take advantage, anyways.

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>2870916

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>2870916

Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>2870916

>>2870918
>>2870923
>>2870924

>Partial pass!

Sandile repeats his attack, jumping out of the ground to just barely miss Mimikyu! But it's enough to stop your friend from finishing off Growlithe!

>Alexandro, partial pass

The Bagon manages to hit him with a Dragon Breathe before he scurries of into one of the various holes in the arena. Sandile takes damage! You can see how hurt is him, but you are guessing it's not strong enough to get him in a bad shape.

Growlithe takes advantage of the situation and goes underground alongside Tremor. Both Pokémon aren't visible anymore

>What do?

>>2870944
>Keep evading, use wood hammer on whoever comes out first
Time to whack some moles.

>>2870944
>Have Alexandro fire off a Dragon Breath into the tunnel to smoke them out.
>Have Mimikyu be ready to hit the first Pokémon to come out with Shadow Sneak.

>>2870944
>>2870969
Supporting this. Mimikyu should be floating off the ground too, just in case they try to dig out to us.

>>2870986
I kind of figured he was always floating. He doesn’t really have any feet. He doesn’t even have his costume on any more.

>>2870969
>>2870986

Alexandro is waiting for any signs of movement to fire his attack again. You tell Dick to instruct Alexandro to use Dragon Breath on one of the tunnels to smoke them out

Dick: I could’ve thought of that myself

Dick: Alexandro! Do what Percival says!

You tell Mimikyu to get ready to hit the first thing to come out of the ground with a Shadow Sneak.

Kali: Odor Sleuth!

Eli: Provoke the green lizard! Swagger!

Both opposing mons won’t be attacking, they are trying to turn the battle conditions in their favor!
DC: 8 (Both mons only need to rear their head outside, if Alexandro succeeds DC is 5)

Dick’s Dc: 7 (to make Alexandro listen to him instead of doing his thing, he wants to go for Sandile personally)

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>2871065

Rolled 9, 5, 10 = 24 (3d10)

>>2871065
Rolling for Dick

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>2871065

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>2871065

>>2871065
Phew, success for Dick, partial success for us. That'll do.

>>2871081
That was ridiculously close. Pretty embarrassing, honestly. We should've pumped Mimikyu up more by telling him to act like the Froslass was watching.

>>2871094
Frankly, I'm just glad that we've not critically failed. I'll take normal successes and partial successes any day of the week.

We've taken no damage this fight time to focus on attack and finish it.

>>2871072
>>2871075
>>2871081

>Successful Pass for Dick!
>Partial success for Mimikyu!
Dick: Alexandro! Play it smart! Show them that you aren’t just a dumb Dragon with a high attack statistic!

>Dick’s words reached Alexandro!
[Alexandro]: Humph, I could had ended this myself, have it your way!

Alexandro uses Dragon Breath to smoke the two Pokémon hiding underground! The first one to come out is Tremor! The Ground type is coughing and surprised, it isn’t hard for Mimikyu to land a hit on him!
>Mimikyu used Shadow Sneak! It’s not very effective.
>Tremor is near halfway done, he still can take some hits

The Sandile composes himself and gives Alexandro a smug look topped with a “shit-eating” grin

Tremor: What? Too much of a pussy to take me head on? I guess “Shiny” mons are just for show
[Alexandro]: MOTHERFUCKEEEEEER!

>Tremor used Swagger! Alexandro’s attack sharply rose! Alexandro is confused! He may damage himself or allys when attacking, he is also easier to attack now!

Growlithe, who resisted the smoke a little bit more thanks to his fire typing comes out of the ground and uses Odor Sleuth on Mimikyu, sniffing the air Growlithe focuses on his target! (attacks from Growlithe are way harder to evade now!)
Kali looks at Eli and does some hands gestures, seems like she’s asking her to do something, Eli seems a little unsure but nods

>What do?

>>2871163
>Try to attack Growlithe with Shadow Sneak
No dodging around for us.

>>2871186
+1

>>2871163
>Attack
>Shadow Sneak Growlithe
Again, gotta try and finish him off. SS' move priority means we should be able to risk an attack since it goes first and could knock Growlithe out before he tries anything.

>>2871163
I'll second >>2871194

>>2871163
>They've got hand gestures and everything
We probably should have tried to work out some sort of strategy between us and Dick, to be honest. Oh well, too late now I guess.

>>2871223
Why? Just command both pokemon in barks and growls, it's not like Dick would notice with the general disobedience of his mons in the first place.

>>2871223
Why would Alexandro listen to us though, if he's not even willing to obey his own trainer right now? Besides, even if the trainers wouldn't be able to tell what we're saying, their Pokemon would.

>>2871238
Whoops, meant this for
>>2871227

>>2871238
He has before

>>2871186
>>2871192
>>2871194

>Focus on attacking!
>Finish him off with a Shadow Sneak!

DC: 4

Growlithe starts running towards Mimikyu trying to get a bite in! He's trying his best to avoid Mimikyu's attack

Alexandro runs towards Tremor with immense fury! He's trying to use Dragon Rush!

Rolling for Alexandro's confusion
1: Damages himself
2: Attacks but he remains confused
3: Snaps out of it

Eli tells Tremor to wait for the right moment...

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>2871252
Come on, just a 4 or more baby

Rolled 2 (1d3)

>>2871252

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>2871252
Good job Alexandro

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>2871252
>>2871257
Nice.

>>2871259
>>2871256
>That normal success
Phew. I mean we'll probably take a bit of a hit from Growlithe, even with priority, but a direct hit should put him out of the battle. Now we've just got Tremor to deal with.

Rolled 5, 3, 6 = 14 (3d10)

Rolling for Alexandro's attack
his DC is 7
sorry for the lateness, had to do some stuff

>>2871367
Whoof, guess Alexandro's getting an ass-kicking.

>>2871256
>>2871257
>>2871259

>Successful Pass!
Even with Growlithe trying to evade it, Mimikyu’s attack is too fast for him, the shadow rises from the ground hitting Growlithe and knocking him out!
>Growlithe is done for!

>Alexandro’s CRIT FAIL
The Bagon rushes to Tremor, but the distance between them is too great, Alexandro can’t reach Tremor in time before he acts
Eli: Use Earth Power!

Tremor body flashes for a moment, the energy surrounding him goes straight to the dirt through the nearest hole. Tremor is roaring loudly putting all of his effort in this attack.
The ground shakes and starts to break, sudden eruptions begin buffeting Alexandro! Mimikyu tries to evade the hot debris flying through the ground but fails to do so!
>It’s a critical hit! Bagon takes a lot of damage! He’s down to a third of his health!
>Mimikyu takes damage! It’s enough to give him a serious bruising, but not nearly enough to take him down he still can’t take various hits!

The ground doesn’t stop shaking, Tremor’s various tunnels have made the foundations of the battlegrounds weak, the arena crumbles into a pit of scorching debris, Mimikyu isn’t affected since he is floating almost a meter of ground but Alexandro is swallowed by it!
Finally the rumbles stops, Growlithe and Alexandro are somewhere beneath all the dirt and rocks. Tremor is nowhere to be found, he is probably digging through the debris. Mimikyu is floating above them.

>What do?

>>2871438
>Evade
>Double team
Just start making it near impossible to hit us

>>2871438
>Evade, try to counter with wood hammer
I'm sure Alexandro is fine. Probably.

>>2871438
>Evade, float as far above the ground as possible, wait for Tremor to poke his head out, and hit him with Wood Hammer

>>2871457
Supporting this. How about Mimikyu take some small pieces of the debris and drop them around to bait Tremor out in a certain spot?

>>2871465
Can we do this as well? It seems like a good idea.

>>2871451
>>2871457
>>2871473
>>2871465

Yes you can!

Mimikyu starts grabbing and dropping some of the rubble to lure out Tremor

Near the rubble he dropped you see something move towards it, it stops suddenly. It seems to be about to burst out of the ground!

"Tremor! Earth Power once again!"

DC: 4 to evade (needs a 7 to find your real target in time)

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>2871536

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>2871536

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>2871536

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>2871536

>>2871547
>>2871556
>Succesful pass!

>Tremor used Earth Power!
>It hits, Alexandro?

Another more localized eruption forms sending a huge chunk of debris flying towards Mimikyu!

Your mon was more than ready to break it to pieces using wood hammer, but it isn't debris, it's Alexandro! He's been used as a projectile.

>Alexandro is looking bad, he can't take another well placed hit, but he can still fight! He's pretty resilient

Mimikyu finds Tremor and hits him hard with a Wood Hammer!

>It's super effective!
> Tremor is looking bad, not as much as Bagon, but his damage is showing!
> He burrows under the ground again

>What do?

>>2871596
>Mimikyu takes damage from the recoil! Nothing to grave, he's still doing good

>>2871596
>Have Alexandro focus on snapping out of his confusion
>Have Mimikyu Evade, wait for Tremor to try and attack Alexandro, and hit him with Wood Hammer when he shows himself

>>2871622
Supporting

>>2871596
>>2871622
I'll support this, though I think Alexandro will probably get knocked out with another Earth Power. If only Mimikyu was a more conventional flying type. Could've picked up Alexandro and dropped him like a nuke.

>>2871654
True, but I'd rather Alexandro mostly not be doing anything, and acting as a lure to give us an opportunity to land a hit, then futilely trying to attack Tremor and hitting himself, or even us, in the process.

Rolled 3, 5, 8 = 16 (3d10)

>>2871622
>>2871645
>>2871654

>Use Alexandro as a lure

You tell Dick that Alexandro needs to snap out of his confusion before he starts attacking again, he complies with his usual grumbling, but will Alexandro listen to Dick's or your commands? He's still irate

You instruct Mimikyu to keep his eyes peeled for Tremor, he'll probably try to get close to the Bagon to finish him

Eli tells tremor to keep it up with the Earth Power!

>Evade and Wood Hammer! DC 6

>Make Alexandro listen: Dc 8, rolling for it

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>2871707

Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>2871707

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>2871707
This will take forever if Alexandro gets knocked out

Hey guys gotta get some food, will come back soon to write the end of the fight and get some plot going on

>>2871710
>>2871712

>Partial Pass for Dick!

Dick: Alexandro! Stop falling for his taunts! For once use your head for something besides bashing it!

Alexandro: He must pay, for his insolence. But I won’t make him if I keep this up. Thanks for making me aware of this, human.

Alexandro tries to stop tumbling and plants himself firmly on the ground, he’s holding his head trying to focus again, trying to breathe slowly.

>Alexandro is no longer confused!

Alexandro: IT’S TIME FOR RETRIBUTION!

Eli: Earth Power!

The ground beneath Alexandro’s feet starts to glow intensely before bursting into an explosion!
Alexandro: DAMMIT!

>Alexandro took damage! He’s out cold!

Fortunately, for you, this is a perfect chance. Mimikyu finds the origin of the attack, he evades the rocks and debris and lands a final blow to Tremor who doesn’t manage to escape in time!
>Mimikyu used Wood Hammer! It’s super effective!
>Tremor is knocked out!
>Winners are: Percy and Dick!

>Mimikyu gained Experience!

Kali looks at you and Dick with anger. Then she turns to Eli and apologizes for not being more helpful, leaving it all to Tremor. Eli says she doesn’t mind, at least she could knock out the Bagon.

Kali: You two definitely don’t go easy on girls

Eli: Dammit! I was feeling good about this bout. Nice fight weirdo! and I guess you weren’t a complete pushover, Dick-boy

Dick:Hmph. I believe it’s customary for the winners to receive a form of “compensation”

Kali:Sure, whatever, what do you want? Money?

Dick: Be my date during the party tonight! I won’t embarrass you I swear!

Kali: …..are sure you don’t want anything else? Literally anything else?

>YOU GOT A NEW MESSAGE!
Kali: (Online) Help me out here!

> “There’s no need for compensation, it was just a friendly bout”
> “We’ll take cash” (1,500)
> “I don’t really want anything, but, If the guy wants a date, you should give him a shot, is “Trainer’s honor” and all that
> …. Does that mean I need to take Eli out?
>Other / write in

>>2872290
Spaghetti time
> …. Does that mean I need to take Eli out?

>>2872290
>“There’s no need for compensation, it was just a friendly bout”
Asking for money from Eli would be kind of pointless, considering we're going to be travelling and buying supplies together. Shame we're autistic, otherwise we could tell Dick that awkwardly coming on to Kali like this is killing his chances.

>>2872290
>“There’s no need for compensation, it was just a friendly bout”
It was really hard not to side with >>2872311, though.

>>2872290
"Dick even I know that's creepy. There's no need for compensation, it was just a friendly bout."

>>2872311
This

>>2872290
> “There’s no need for compensation, it was just a friendly bout”
Usually that's the kind of thing you agree on before fighting.

>>2872311
There will be plenty more times for spaghetti. We have a whole journey ahead of us!

>>2872311
Fuck it, this should be good for a laugh. Supporting.

>>2872290
Backing >>2872311
Let autism flow

>>2872311
+1 for autism

>>2872320
>>2872329
>>2872332
>>2872377

Percy: It was just a friendly match, so let’s leave it like that

Eli: Yeah, also “betting” dates is like something out of a cheesy romance movie. Kinda weird.

Eli: And not even “good” weird like my dude over there (she’s pointing at you)

Dick: So, that’s a “no” for a date?

Kali: Most definitely

Dick:…I understand.

Dick:… (under his breath)… this is not like on the VNs…

After the whole thing is over and Eli and her team, your team, Ankhati and you try to “fix” the battlegrounds. There’s not much you can do, but whatever.

Huh, seems like they are finally handing out the license, well that’s convenient. You and your group get in the surprisingly long line, some of the trainer don’t even have Pokémon anymore, seems like they went with that Aleida girl.
After a while, Eli, Kali, Dick and you go to different offices to fbe registered as trainers.
A tired office worker greets you unenthusiastically, after such a busy week, this moment Is kind of… disappointing?

The man asks some basic questions to see if your answers match the information you provided when registering. After confirming everything is in order he hands you your physical trainer license, a sheet of paper with information regarding your new “Pokémon Storage Account” and finally 10 Pokéballs

>Obtained your Trainer License!
>Obtained 10 Pokéballs!

[Tired Office Worker]: Congratulations, you are officially recognized as a Trainer of the Aztlan Republic. You have the rights to challenge any gym in the republic, carry and purchase Pokéballs, catch and register as yours any Wild Pokémon, enter official battling competitions as long as you met the requirements, and I’m legally obliged to tell you that if the Aztlan republic finds itself participating in armed conflict, as a Trainer you are now legally bind to defend the integrity of the nation.

Tired Office Worker: Next!

After this long week, you finally did it.
You are no longer a trainer in progress!

You are a full-fledged trainer! FINALLY! After 15 long years, your adventure starts now! You are smiling like a doofus.

While your distracted Mimikyu grabs one of the Pokéball you are holding and captures himself.

>Percy caught Mimikyu!

Houndour wants to ask you something. He tells you he wants to go say farewell to his pack, before he officially joins your team. And he would like to go alone, he’ll return later at your home.

>Let him go, you trust him to return
>Let him go, but someone should go with him, for safety measures
>Try to convince him of letting you go with him
>Other/ write in

>>2872597

Also, regarding the rest of the day….

>Go home and (get some rest or get ready for Kali’s party?)

>Search for Eli, maybe you should go buy supplies together (Ask Dick if he wants to tag along)

> Search for your Poképals, let them know you are already a trainer!

>Other/ write in


OOC:

>>2872529

>>2872601
>>2872529
OOC, sorry I missed this vote, I was finishing writing when I saw it

>>2872597
>>Let him go, you trust him to return
> Search for your Poképals, let them know you are already a trainer!

>>2872597
>Let him go, you trust him to return
Also, once Whismur, and Vulpix (Let's leave Abra alone until we've worked out exactly what our relationship with him will be) are in balls, let's just let them all out and have them walk with us, like we usually do.

>Search for Eli, maybe you should go buy supplies together (Ask Dick if he wants to tag along)
Still kind of want to see if he'd care to tag along with us and Eli on the trip. And I'm sure Abra will let Murkrow and Meowth know.

>>2872601
>Let him go, you trust him to return
>Go home, get Whismur and Vulpix situated into their pokeballs, and attempt to prepare muffins for the party

>>2872597
>>Let him go, you trust him to return
>Search for your Poképals, let them know you are already a trainer!
I feel like trying to shunt someone off to watch over him would be pretty insulting and damage our trust. Meta-wise, I'm really damn worried about Eli's dad and his crew but we can't really do anything about that.

>>2872605
It's fine. Our time will come.

>>2872597
>Let him go, you trust him to return
>>2872601
>Search for your Poképals, let them know you are already a trainer!
Gotta get them balled so they don't get caught

>>2872597
>Let him go, but someone should go with him, for safety measures
A lot of trainers looking for new Pokemon, not to mention someone *cough* Kali *cough* who would want to try and snag the champs Pokemon.

>Search for Eli, maybe you should go buy supplies together (Ask Dick if he wants to tag along)

> Search for your Poképals, let them know you are already a trainer!

If we can only do one then get supplies.

>Dick:… (under his breath)… this is not like on the VNs…
Could he possibly be... a shitposter on that world's 4chan? Naaaaaaah that can't be right...

>>2872640
When he went to that maid cafe, I thought we were just making a joke with pretending he was as autistic as us but I'm starting to think he's definitely close to our level.

>if the Aztlan republic finds itself participating in armed conflict, as a Trainer you are now legally bind to defend the integrity of the nation.
Oh boy, I smell potential PLOT in the future. Better ready up that https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec0XKhAHR5I

>>2872647
>messages in all caps about not wanting cute girls in poke-cosplay
>his Bagon is able to use the cellphone to ask us if we got more
I bet Dick went and fapped real hard to imagining Kali in one of those outfits after that conversation.

>>2872597
>Ask him if he would like to bring Mimikyu with him, just in case anything happens. He can stay in the shadows. But if he really wants to go it alone, so be it.

>Catch our other Pokemon officially.

>Ask Dick and Eli if they want to get supplies together, see if they're going to Kali's party or not (I mean it seems like Dick is but maybe not Eli so let's see.) We could go together or somethin'.

Sorry guys, but I'll have to end today's session earlier, some IRL stuff I gotta deal with, I'll be back tomorrow to run some more.

In the meantime, I wanted to ask some questions

>How would you define Percy's character?

>In your eyes, how has our boy changed during this last (in-game time) week?

>How is his relationship with other characters?

>Who or what is Percy's biggest threat right now?

and finally

Favorite character?

>>2872762
Thanks for the run boss!

>How would you define Percy's character?
Honest, easy going, responsible but not really a goody two shoes
>In your eyes, how has our boy changed during this last (in-game time) week?
Well he can talk to people now. Still naive and out there a bit but he's napping steps in the right direction.
>How is his relationship with other characters?
Besties with Eli
Friends with Dick even if he won't admit it
We know Kali
>Who or what is Percy's biggest threat right now?
Himself honestly. He cares a bit too much and it's going to bite him eventually.
>Favorite character?
That's a tough one. There's only 2 characters I don't care for really.

>>2872762
>How would you define Percy's character?
Very knowledgeable about most Pokemon related subjects, emphatic and sympathetic when communicating with Pokemon, and the polar opposite when interacting with humans.

>In your eyes, how has our boy changed during this last (in-game time) week?
He's still pretty socially awkward, but thanks to our not completely screwing the pooch on any of his social rolls (Except for that one when we tried to befriend Kali) I'd say he's gotten quite a bit better at interacting with people.

>How is his relationship with other characters?
I think Eli considers us a friend, if a rather strange one, I imagine Dick thinks of us as a friend, though he'd never admit it, and I think Kali dislikes us while also acknowledging that, in a number of categories, we're the better trainer, though she's unwilling to let that remain the case for long.


>Who or what is Percy's biggest threat right now?
Like, metaphorically? Literally? Literally I'd say the Blackstone Corp's goons, since they seem to be poking around Pokemon hotspots, and might try and abduct all the Pokemon in the White Room, which we'd probably end up involved in. Plus if they ever found out Whismur was one of their escaped lab Pokemon we'd probably have even more trouble on our hands. Couldn't really say metaphorically. I guess there's the constant risk of crit failing and sperging out in any type of social interaction with human beings.

>Favorite character?
Honestly, Whismur is so damn cute I couldn't possibly pick anyone else. Outside of our Pokemon though, I quite like Jaws the dudebro.

>>2872762
>How would you define Percy's character?
Generally good-natured, but tends to overthink things in (human) social situations. Confident about his skills and knowledge, coming off as kind of a know-it-all at times. Trusting of others, perhaps to a fault.

>In your eyes, how has our boy changed during this last (in-game time) week?
Big one is being not entirely inept at interacting with other people anymore, due to chance encounters (and good dice rolls.) Picked up a lot about the relationships between a trainer and their pokemon, and the kind of responsibilites and obstacles that entails.

>How is his relationship with other characters?
Pretty much what everyone else has posted already. Additionally, he's probably closer to his pokemon than any of our human friends right now.

>Who or what is Percy's biggest threat right now?
The guys at Blackstone when we inevitably start scrapping with them, but for now... the giant Electvire doesn't give me good vibes.

>Favorite character?
Everyone's great, but Mimikyu is just the best.

>>2872762
>How would you define Percy's character?
A somewhat socially awkward kid who loves Pokemon. He's shown to be polite and has a good heart, kind but not naive, and especially passionate about treating mons right - though enough of a realist that he realizes the insanity of someone like revolution girl.

>In your eyes, how has our boy changed during this last (in-game time) week?
Pretty massively. The first thread he was spilling spaghetti everywhere. While he's currently talking to people he's actually used to, he doesn't have nearly as much trouble talking with strangers and that verbal beatdown of Kali shows how his passion can fuel him to overcome his social anxiety. It's a lot of progress for just a single week but considering how much his social possibilities have opened up with everyone else having Pokemon now, it's understandable.

>How is his relationship with other characters?
Clearly good friends with Eli but still a teen so possible awkwardness stems from viewing her sexually via pokecosplay fantasy. Somewhat friends with Dick, and he at least views him much closer than vice versa because of the maid cafe incident. Does not seem to hold Kali's past behavior too hard against her but definitely not as warm as with the other two - he hasn't joked around or given a good-natured insult.

>Who or what is Percy's biggest threat right now?
Starting to look like Blackstone.

>Favorite Character
Percy himself honestly. A lot of his interactions with other people are gold, especially the comedy-based ones. It's nice seeing him grow and subsequently making the people around him grow as well.

>>2872762
>How would you define Percy's character?
Good-natured, but his trust will bite him eventually. Autist, but a skilled autist.
>In your eyes, how has our boy changed during this last (in-game time) week?
Actually not a complete sperg at social situations. Definitely learned and developed into the trainer mindset and relationship deals, though he still has a ways to go.
>How is his relationship with other characters?
What everyone else said.
>Who or what is Percy's biggest threat right now?
Himself, if not Blackstone goons.
>Favorite character?
Alexandro, Jaws, Mimikyu, Whismur. I hope Tremor the Sandile and Avenger the Trubbish get more character development on Eli's end, and Houndour and A.Vulpix also get some on our end.

>>2872762
>How would you define Percy's character?
A sensible, honorable, motivated and well-rounded 15 y/o with a very special gift

>In your eyes, how has our boy changed during this last (in-game time) week?
He’s proven himself to be fearless and trusting of his bond with pokemon, and it’s carrying over to his relationships with people.

>How is his relationship with other characters?
I think they all appreciate Percy for who he is, which is awesome.

>Who or what is Percy's biggest threat right now?
I think it could be his trustworthiness in pokemon in general. I don’t want someone else’s or a wild mon to sway him in some horrible way.
Is it okay to say Percy is my favorite?

If we were to stay in Character, would Percy join Blackstone I’f like certain events led to him having that option?

>>2872762
>>How would you define Percy's character?
A bit awkward but a good kid.
>>In your eyes, how has our boy changed during this last (in-game time) week?
He seems to be doing better socially now that he gets to show off his poke skills.
>>How is his relationship with other characters?
I think they all have pretty cute interactions so far.
>>Who or what is Percy's biggest threat right now?
Mysterious Pokelab organization

Hey guys, got some stuff I have to deal with
This weekend session will resume at 7:00 pm MDT hopefully

>>2874918
Take your time boss

>>Dick:… (under his breath)… this is not like on the VNs…
i cant belive Percy went from being autistic with 0 friends to being autistic with 3 autistic friends

>>2875622
Quality post

>Let him go alone

>>2872623
>>2872630
>>2872632

>Poképals

>>2872625
>>2872636
>>2872659

supplies

You decide to send a message to Eli to ask her if she would like to go buy some supplies for your journey.

You also send a message to Dick just to see if he wants to tag along.

You take a mental note to keep your eyes peeled for your Poképals, so you can tell them you are finally a trainer and "catch them"

After a couple of minutes Eli answers, she's down for it, but she is going to meet with her dad first, he just got out of work.

Both of you will go to the Mega-Poké-mart complex and get some stuff. Dick responds shortly after, he says he'll meet you there, but only because he was also on his way get supplies.

Maybe, it’s time to catch your team officially. You mean, Mimikyu already did, and you wouldn’t want someone else to try and throw a Pokéball to your friends. Vulpix agrees with no problem, but states that she’ll stay outside of her ball as long as possible, she wants to see the world after all.
“I don’t want to be shoved in a ball! I can walk with my own paws!”

Whismur is mostly confused by the fact she’ll fit in such small device. She’s a little nervous about being caught, but she trusts you, “If Percy says it safe, it must be safe!”

>Caught Whismur and Vulpix (A)!

………………………..
The three trainers met at the entrance of the gigantic mart. Seems like the street nearby hasn’t been fully repaired from last week fight of Dick’s brother and the other trainers. The rich kid stares at the holes in the pavement and furrows his brow for a moment.

Eli: We met again Lil’ dick.

Dick: My name is Richard and you should address me as such

Eli: Oof, dude, get that stick out your ass.

Alexandro is looking furiously at Tremor, the Sandile notices and gives him a smug look.
[Alexandro]: Enjoy this victory! It will be your last!
[Tremor]: You wanna bet on it “Sparkly boy”?

Trubbish is lost looking at the clouds, he’s trying to find Pokémon shapes on them. Meanwhile Ankhati tries to calm down Alexandro, he’s had enough battles for today.

Should you talk about something?
>Ask them if they are going to the party later
>Talk about the gym leader of North Pass city, when do they plan to challenge them?
>Ask them if they would like to travel together, the three of us
>Ask Dick what are his plans? Seems like he is also going on a journey, but what are his objectives?
>Nah, you don’t have any topics
>Other/ write in

>>2875906

While you think of what to say/ not to say, you go to the outdoors section of the general store. What are you buying?

Current dosh: $36,950

> Camping tent: 5,000
> Sleeping bag: 2,500
> Standard Cooking Set (pots, knives, utensils, it’s complete set): 2,500
> Normal Fishing rod: 2,000
> Pro fishing rod: (More resilient, can hold bigger and heavier Pokémon): 6,000
> Electrical stove: 2,500
> Camping Backpack (More space, can hold larger items): 2,500
> Heavy duty flashlight: 2,000
>Poké-balls: 200 each

>Other/ search for something specific

>>2875916
Are we buying just for us or for Eli as well?

>>2875916
>Ask Dick what are his plans? Seems like he is also going on a journey, but what are his objectives?
>Ask Eli if she has any idea where we should head towards first

As for shopping:
>Camping Backpack (More space, can hold larger items): 2,500
>Heavy duty flashlight: 2,000
>Sleeping bag: 2,500
>Standard Cooking Set (pots, knives, utensils, it’s complete set): 2,500
>Normal Fishing rod: 2,000
>Look for canteens and fire-starting supplies

>>2875916
How many balls we got?
I vote for one of everything, honestly. It seems a good idea to be able to buy some cooking equipment, since we can learn with Mimikyu (and he can cook for us)

>>2875906
>Ask Dick what his plans are. Seems like he is also going on a journey, but what are his objectives?
>Ask them if they would like to travel together, the three of us.

As for what to buy...
>Standard Cooking Set (pots, knives, utensils, it’s a complete set): 2,500
A no-brainer, for us and Mimikyu.
>Camping tent: 5,000
Kind of need one.
>Sleeping bag: 2,500
Also a necessity.
>Electrical stove: 2,500
Probably not a necessity, but I'm sure Mimikyu would appreciate it.
>Camping Backpack (More space, can hold larger items): 2,500
Need one to carry the rest of the stuff.
>Heavy duty flashlight: 2,000
Maybe not a necessity, but even if Houndour and Mimikyu can see fine in the dark we certainly can't. Are there normal fish that we can catch with the fishing rod, that we can cook and eat, or would we just get Pokemon? Can we cook and eat Pokemon?

>>2875950
Even with the 4 Pokeballs we've used, we've still got 6 extras, 5 if Abra decides to join the team as well, so we're fairly set for Pokeballs.

>>2875957
+1

Any chance we can set up Mimikyu with an advanced cooking set? Or at least get him his own set of knives.

>>2875949
>You guys going to Kali's party?

>Camping Backpack
>Tent
>Sleeping Bag
>Cooking Set
>Flashlight
>Look for a canteen and water filter

Houndour covers fire starting, we're good on that front, and we probably don't need a fishing rod. A water type is pretty much essential for travelling, its the most practical shit ever, but we probably won't need a rod for that. Waste of money, we can find something on the shore.

>>2875961
Oh, then I guess we could check come antidotes, potions, escape ropes as well, the basics.

>>2875943
Eli's getting her own stuff!

She going to get a sleeping bag, a backpack, a Normal fishing rod (for Avenger) and a lot of dried meat and berries. Plus 10 Pokéballs, she's considering getting an electrical stove but isn't sure about it.

Dick is just looking at the stuff, really confused. He's out of his element here.

There are normal fish, the difference between them and water type has been well-established by the Pokémon scientific community. You can also cook and eat Pokémon if you desire to.

>>2875906
>Ask Dick what are his plans? Seems like he is also going on a journey, but what are his objectives?
>Ask Eli if she has any idea where we should head towards first

>>2875916
Okay so with current dosh of $36,950, the mandatories first:
> Camping tent: 5,000
> Standard Cooking Set (pots, knives, utensils, it’s complete set): 2,500
> Electrical stove: 2,500
> Camping Backpack (More space, can hold larger items): 2,500
> Heavy duty flashlight: 2,000
> Sleeping bag: 2,500
This is totalling up to 17,000, leaving 19,950. We have 10 Pokeballs already. One used on Mimikyu Whismur and A.Vulpix, one for Abra, one for Murkrow, one for Houndour, leaving 4 left. With that said...
>Poké-balls: 200 each --> 6 for 1,200
This leaves us with 18,750.

I'll also back what >>2875949 said about canteens and firestarting equipment. Water is necessary, and learning to make a fire ourselves in case Houndour is incapacitated or not with us can be life-saving.

Either way we need more healing stuff. No Pokemon Centers out in the wild you know.

>>2875957
>Can we cook and eat Pokemon?
Easy
>fish out a Magikarp
>the first thing it tells us is "I will devour your soul"
>we devour it with lemon juice and butter

>>2875961
Your math is wrong. We have 10 balls to start
Mimikyu is caught
Whismur is caught
A.Vulpix is caught
Houndour is away right now
Abra is not here yet
Murkrow is not here yet
This leaves us with 4 free balls after we finish getting the others caught, not 6 or 5

>>2875974
Okay great, good to know we can eat regular fish as well as Magikarp