After a long bath you managed to wash the scent of rotten organs from your skin, you can only hope the same happens to your clothes after a thorough wash.
It seems Dr. Henry Ford has sent you quite the material to translate, you are dead tired, but you can muster enough energy to interpret the first video.

It’s quite strange, unlike your first translation this one is narrated in first person,

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Journal of The Arcane Sage.
First Entries.

After a long journey I’ve finally returned to my homeland. Its state is a grim reminder of why I left. The arid lands aren’t suited for growing crops, the heath is unbearable during the endless days, and the beasts loom around our village during the night, eating our cattle, and the unlucky tribesmen.

There’s only one reason for us to stay here. The stones. The valuable minerals hidden underneath the sands, inside the caves, all the other tribes seek them, we can trade them for food, for cattle, but as the tribe grows, these exchanges aren’t good enough anymore.

We need to mine more, for longer periods of time. That’s why I left, to search for the Colossi, the gigantic beast who could create servants out of raw materials.

My Journey was met with failure, but I did uncover something astonishing. A certain type of stone, when the right conditions are met, is capable of capturing the spirits of the beasts. When a spirit is chained to a stone, it produces a ludicrous amount of power.
I’ve been working on a vessel for this type of power, “Golett” is how I’ll call it. The source of this power, and the way to manipulate is something I must keep a secret. The other ones, they may not understand.

I’ve heard tales of another tribe, one who has discovered a way to enslave the “Beasts” using a strange contraption. I may need to leave in another journey to find such tribe, but in the meantime, I must work on building more vessels.
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That’s all you can translate for today, you are beat and need to relax. Dr. Henry Ford seems tad disappointed.

Still, having possibly uncover the origin of Goletts in your region is a big thing! You’ll be way too excited if you weren’t so goddam tired.

Let’s relax by:
>Dick sent us a message, a recommendation of sorts. (Watch the series Dick recommended, may influence your dreams for tonight)
>You want to be alone for a little bit (Let’s take a walk outside)
>Re-enact a therapy session with Kadabra as your therapist (He thinks this would be good to clear your mind off things)
>Let’s pet and groom Vulpix, spoil her a little.
>Other/ write-in

>>3078139
>Re-enact a therapy session with Kadabra as your therapist (He thinks this would be good to clear your mind off things)
I feel like we don't deal with him much unless it's for transport. This will be a nice bonding moment I feel.

>>3078137
>Re-enact a therapy session with Kadabra as your therapist (He thinks this would be good to clear your mind off things)

>>3078139
>Re-enact a therapy session with Kadabra as your therapist (He thinks this would be good to clear your mind off things)

>>3078139
>Re-enact a therapy session with Kadabra as your therapist (He thinks this would be good to clear your mind off things)

Haha yes! Urban Quest 14 \ o /

>>3078139
>Re-enact a therapy session with Kadabra as your therapist (He thinks this would be good to clear your mind off things)

>>3078139
>>Dick sent us a message, a recommendation of sorts. (Watch the series Dick recommended, may influence your dreams for tonight)

>>3078139
>Re-enact a therapy session with Kadabra as your therapist (He thinks this would be good to clear your mind off things)

Good to see you back Mediocre.

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Deciding to humor Kadabra you lay on the bed while petting Prince. Kadabra is floating near you, mimicking a sitting position with his legs crossed, in his hand there’s a pen and paper, he’s trying to look as closely to a real psychologist as possible.

It’s been a while since you last went to therapy, you don’t particularly miss it, but it wasn’t all that bad. Kadabra ask the rest of your team to remain silent during this little exercise. T

What troubles you Percival? He says via telepathy trying to appear calm and dependable.

Could it be the fact that our lives are but fleeting moments in the grand scheme of things and the only comfort of what happens after we die are the musing of your fragile, death prone species who try desperately to inject a meaning to their existences? Especially when our actions and lives don’t completely fill us? Could I ever understand the actions of humanity or being a means of transport is the only thing I can aspire to?

Percy: Not helping Kadabra.

Percy: …Is everything alright?

[Kadabra]: Yes, sorry, don’t mind my ramblings. Now, what’s on your mind, friend?

Select a topic!

>Your loss against the Raticates (Bonus on your training roll)
>The ominous message of the aliens, a catastrophe that will destroy the region (calm your paranoia)
>Having your body used to dissect corpses (Plant yourself more firmly with Victoria, Bonus on a roll with her)
>Other/ write-in

OOC: Sorry for the lateness, just woke up.

>>3078584
>3078584
>Having your body used to dissect corpses (Plant yourself more firmly with Victoria, Bonus on a roll with her)

We need this, better to connect with her and our relations with each other, to both improve and understand each other.

We can focus on training on our own, w/o a bonus.

>>3078584
>>Having your body used to dissect corpses (Plant yourself more firmly with Victoria, Bonus on a roll with her)

>>3078584
>Other/ write-in
>Meeting Grandpa again, and realizing that nothing's changed since you left

>>3078584
>>3078597
>Meeting Grandpa again, and realizing that nothing's changed since you left
It would be nice to get more closure but
>Having your body used to dissect corpses (Plant yourself more firmly with Victoria, Bonus on a roll with her)
seems like a more pressing concern

>>3078584
>Having your body used to dissect corpses (Plant yourself more firmly with Victoria, Bonus on a roll with her)

>>3078595
>>3078596
>>3078597
>>3078622
>>3078641

>Percy is not okay with somebody using his body to play with rotting flesh!

You start off by telling him that meeting your grandfather again, and seeing that everything is just as you remember, it’s a bit disheartening and brought you down for a while. And today just made your mood worse.

Percy: She didn’t hurt anyone as she promised, so I had no reason to tell her no. But still, I’m not really comfortable prodding around corpses. I prefer living Pokémon.


Kadabra interjects, he advises you to speak about this matter with her, she seems more reasonable than he previously thought and you and her may find an agreement about the whole “controlling our body” bit, even if they are just do’s and don’t’s.

Percy: So, you don’t think this was a bad idea, right Kadabra?

[Kadabra]: I believe that your current agreement with her could be danger to all of us, we don’t know what she’s capable nor we have any reason to trust her. But I do trust you Percival, and your judgement. Still, you better thread carefully around her, it’s best to not incite her anger.

Kadabra and you discuss how to board this with Victoria in the best way possible, you’ll try to convince her to not use your body for dissecting anything.
>Bonus on your next roll with Victoria!

After a bit more of talking, you finally drift off to sleep. Today slept soundly, apparently Victoria’s Psychic abilities tire after being used for long periods of times, as in your possession.
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You wake up to the sound of your alarm, along the rest of your team. Prince is huddled up close to you and wants to sleep a bit further, but there’s no time for that, today you are going to train!
You hurry and get ready to start a new day!
It’s about 8:00 am, Eli sent you a message to let you know she, Kali and Gareth will be training in Bluk berry lake this morning.

You should…

>Train with the lot of em
>Train alone

And as for today’s training…
>Focus on a specific mon? (Slight bonus on their training result)
>Give everyone the same attention.

>>3078730
OOC: Is the "character profile" link working?

>>3078733
Its fine

>>3078730
>>Train alone
>Give everyone the same attention.

>>3078730
>Train with the lot of em
>Give everyone the same attention.

>>3078730
>Train with the lot of em
>Give everyone the same attention.

>>3078730
>>Focus on a specific mon? (Vulpix)
She kind of needs it the most.

>>3078730
>Train with the lot of em
>Give everyone the same attention.

>>3078730
>Train with the lot of em
>Give everyone the same attention.

>>3078760
>>3078768
>>3078784
>>3078792
>>3078821
>>3078881
>Training with others!
>Percy is not going to play favorites.


You met with your friends and Kali.

Eli seems raring to go and has already started doing some training alongside her team, she’s hyping them, reminiscing of a coach, a really motivated one.
Tremor and Jaws spar against Friday and Avenger with Eli commanding the latter two.

Kali hasn’t been slacking of either, she’s not as boisterous as the other girl, being more serious and harsher with their mons but not to the point of cruelty. Seems like she did take your advice to hearth.

Gareth has been more or less dragged alongside of them, lacking the motivation of the other pair of trainers, he seems to still be struggling with battling. There’s still a notable difference between the strength levels of his team and the others.

And as for your team.

>Mimikyu will be training it’s speed and attack Power!
The number of potential opponents will certainly help the little ghost to improve his evasion!

>Loudred is going to test her limits!
This one is a bit tricky, since Loudred isn’t comfortable using all of her strength when fighting another Pokémon

>Houndour and Vulpix will be learning new moves!
But which ones? This may take some time as there is no Move Tutor to help them. And the only one you know is your paternal grandfather.

>Prince is going to train under Houndour supervision!
He needs to overcome his fear of battling! He may learn some new moves during Houndour’s training!

>Kadabra!
Not really a part of your team, he’s going to oversee everyone else’s training and do his own thing.

Select two moves for Vulpix to learn!
>Blizzard (Harder to master)
>Ice beam
>Aurora Beam (Easier to master)
>Hex
>Other Write-in

And as for Houndour, select other two moves!
>Inferno (Harder to master)
>Fire Fang (Easier to master)
>Nasty Plot (Harder to mater)
>Faint Attack
>Other/ write-in.


Also, after your training, do you want to take this chance to spar with anyone?

>Eli: Her Pokémon seem a bit stronger than you, probably because of their constant training, could prove a challenge.

>Gareth: It could be good to raise Prince's confidence, and will probably do some good to Gareth too.

>Kali: You want to know how strong her team really is

>Nah, no sparring today

>>3078948
>Blizzard (Harder to master)
Can she learn Freeze-Dry? Ice beam if not.
>Inferno (Harder to master)
>Foul Play

Also equip the Macho Brace to anyone, Vulpix is the weakest link but I don't know if it will help her training. Maybe Mimikyu instead.

>Kali: You want to know how strong her team really is

>>3078948
Vulpix
>Blizzard (Harder to master)
>Aurora Beam (Easier to master)

Houndour
>Inferno (Harder to master)
>Faint Attack

>Gareth: It could be good to raise Prince's confidence, and will probably do some good to Gareth too.

>>3078948
>Blizzard (Harder to master)
>Inferno (Harder to master)
>Gareth: It could be good to raise Prince's confidence, and will probably do some good to Gareth too.
Prince needs to git gud

>>3078948
Oh yeah, and
>Ice beam
>Faint Attack

Sorry anons, need to take a break to get some food. I'll leave voting open.

Also, put the Macho Brace on anyone?
>>3078974
Anon suggested Mimikyu.

Returning at 7:00 pm MDT, to see how training goes and do some sparring.

In the meantime a question. Are there any scenarios you'd like to read? To consider for write-ins at the end of sessions.

>>3079046
Have we ever had a what if of us not failing those first rolls with Kali?

>>3078948
Vulpix:
>Blizzard
>Aurora Beam
Houndour:
>Fire Fang
>Inferno

>Gareth: It could be good to raise Prince's confidence, and will probably do some good to Gareth too.

>>3078948
Vulpix:
>Aurora Beam
>Agility
Hex is my third choice. If Vulpix is gonng to be effective she either need to get tougher, or get faster, and more speed will work well into her move set of status lowering and afflictions, as would Hex.

Houndour:
>Faint Attack
>Fire Fang

>Gareth: It could be good to raise Prince's confidence, and will probably do some good to Gareth too.

>>3079046
I recall someone asking for Commie Percy at the end of the last thread - I'd like to see that.

>>3079058
I think Medi already did on a previous thread. Check the archive

>>3078974
>>3078981
>>3079011
>>3079012
>>3079061
>>3079070

>Vulpix
Blizzard (Hard to Learn) and Aurora Beam (Easier to learn)

>Houndour
Inferno (Harder to master) and Faint Attack.

You ask Gareth if he's up for some sparring, he seems visibly nervous when you suggest so, but seems to relax a bit when you tell him it's mostly to get Prince accustomed to battles.

[Gareth]: Sure thing dude! Leave it to us, we’ll help you out with the little guy.

[Prince]: It’s just gonna be some sparring right pa? We don’t have to hurt each other too much?

Percy: It’s just training Prince, don’t fret about it.

Time to get some training started!

Eli’s willing to help out with MImikyu’s training mostly because there’s a move she wants to try out. Jaws stands in position, open his maw and starts to shoot a rapid, non-stop barrage of “Water Guns” around the arena, Miikyu tires his best to dodge every shot while getting closer to strike.
Eli calls it a “Water-Machine Gun”, each shot is slightly weaker than a normal water gun, but Jaws can shoot multiple time in a rapid succession. The only drawback is that Jaws needs to undergo a “cooldown” period after using it. So, she wants to improve his aim so every shot count. Looks like she’s having found with “custom” moves.

Houndour will practice his “Faint Attack” using Prince as a target, he thinks that the Elekid needs to get accustomed to get hit and hit back. Or at the very least try to keep his eyes open during battle. He’ll try to teach Prince how “Inferno” works, accumulating energy for one heavy attack, maybe he can apply the method to learn something like “Discharge”.
Vulpix will be joining them in this kind of training, partly because she wants to fight with Prince.

And regarding Loudred.

She’s still not feeling comfortable using her full power, she tries to shadow box while putting more force in her strikes but it’s not working as intended, her movements seem heavier but also sloppier.

There's some nearby trees that she could use as targets, but her problem seems to be more of a mental one.

How do you want to board this situation with her?

>Blood Knight: You can't hold back in battle Loudred for being afraid of hurting them, your opponent won't have the same consideration with you. (Reduces her consideration for her opponent's well being altogether, may affect her view on things)

>For Glory: If you want to be a champion, you can't be holding back. You have all that strength for a reason, you should use it when it matters! (She'll stop holding back in important matches, as Gym-Leader battles and Tournaments, may affect her view on things)

>The Shield: You need that strength if you want to protect others if danger ever comes! (She'll stop holding back in battles were Percy and other's well being is in jeopardy, may affect her view on things)

>You don't have to force yourself Loudred, just show me what you are capable of. (Her own pace)

>>3079397
>The Shield: You need that strength if you want to protect others if danger ever comes! (She'll stop holding back in battles were Percy and other's well being is in jeopardy, may affect her view on things)
Seems the most fitting with her character.

>>3079121
Commie Percy and the previous bonus write-in are already being written, gonna post them during this session.

>>3079058
And yeah, it's in thread no 8. http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive/2907516/
Might write a follow up for this scenario

>>3079397
>>The Shield: You need that strength if you want to protect others if danger ever comes! (She'll stop holding back in battles were Percy and other's well being is in jeopardy, may affect her view on things)

>>3079397
>>You don't have to force yourself Loudred, just show me what you are capable of. (Her own pace)

>Write in?>>3079397

Let’s ask Loudred why she wants to get stronger, and try to guide those reasons into making use that power for what she believes in.

>>3079397
>>The Shield: You need that strength if you want to protect others if danger ever comes! (She'll stop holding back in battles were Percy and other's well being is in jeopardy, may affect her view on things)

>>3079397
>The Shield: You need that strength if you want to protect others if danger ever comes!
Coming through in the clutch.

>>3079397
A combination of:
>The Shield: You need that strength if you want to protect others if danger ever comes! (She'll stop holding back in battles were Percy and other's well being is in jeopardy, may affect her view on things)
>For Glory: If you want to be a champion, you can't be holding back. You have all that strength for a reason, you should use it when it matters! (She'll stop holding back in important matches, as Gym-Leader battles and Tournaments, may affect her view on things)

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>>3079513

>The Shield
>Path Chosen.

Percy: You are feeling nervous right?

[Loudred]: I just don’t want to hurt anyone. I like battling, I love battling! But the idea of losing myself in the fight and doing something impossible to fix, I don’t like that. And it’s hard. When I’m fighting, I start to feel that nothing else matters, that I was made for that moment.

Percy: Loudred, I don’t want you to stop restraining yourself so you become fiercer or stronger in battles. I want to help you, so you can fight without worries, and to do so. You need to learn what your true strength is!

Percy:Your strength doesn’t have to be something to hurt others, you can use it when it really matters. When you need to help and protect those dear to you. To be able to enjoy battlind and also defend what’s really important with all your power.

Percy: Don’t be scared Loudred, I know you can control this.

[Loudred]: To protect what’s dear tome.


Loudred takes a long look at her teammates, no *Her family* , Houndour, Mimikyu, Vulpix, Kadabra, little Prince, and you. She seems to have a newfound resolve. And in a swift strike she uses *Hammer Arm* in a nearby, sturdy looking oak tree. The attack completely pulverizes it, you can feel the ground quake lightly as different water types start to jump out of the pound from the commotion.

She shakes her arm and gives you a peaceful and bright smile.

>She’s become more protective of her teammates
>She’ll use her full strength on do or die situations.
>Loudred remains a good girl.

After a couple of hours of training you rescue Prince from the particular rough regimen Houndour and Vulpix are putting him through.

[Prince]: Can she stop shooting Ice Shards and strange beams at me? They hurt!

[Vulpix]: Calm down crybaby, we are just training.

[Houndour]: She’ll stop when you hit her back! Come on small Prince! Do it!

[Prince]: O-o-ok, here I go! RAAAAUG! (A battle cry?)

The Elekid once again closes his eyes as he uses a *Quick Attack* to bash himself against Vulpix. The Ice type seems taken a back after being hit, losing her balance.

[Vulpix]: HEY! You are supposed to stay put and take it!

[Houndour]: That’s exactly the opposite of what we are trying to do here!


Prince seems relieved of being free of his pair of training partners, even though he’s still going to spar.

>BATTLE BEGIN!
>Gareth VS. Percy!
>You are sending out Prince first!
>Approach? Command? Move?

>>3079524
>Offensive
>Attack
>Quick Attack
Decent opener

>>3079561
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>>3079561
>>3079565

The 20 something college drop out send out his trusty friend “Bug-Man” the Wimpod. He skitters around. Seems like his approach is an *EVASIVE* one by nature.

Eli:Alright college boy! Do like I taught you!

[Gareth]: I’mma … hit your mon real bad?

[Gareth]: Man, I can’t trash talk Percy, sorry.

[Jaws]: BOOO! WHERE’S THE PRE-FIGHT BANTER?!

[Tremor]: You suck human!

>*Bug-Man* (Wimpod)
>Rookie/ Intermediate: according to the dex

>Prince is going for the offensive in this one!

Your Elekid nervously readies himself to strike with a *Quick Attack*, he’s got the speed advantage because of the priority move, but can he actually hit him with his eyes closed?

DC: 6

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>3079605

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>3079605

Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>3079605

>>3079606
>>3079608
>>3079609


As Eli and Gareth cheer for the bug type, Elekid starts to run towards the Wimpod at an incredible speed, his eyes closes while he shouts and strikes him with all of his weight in a shoulder tackle. The attack is strong enough to send him rolling back to his trainer.

Wimpod scurries off and grabs onto Gareth’s leg before forcing his return to his Pokéball.
>Wimpod’s ability “Wimp Out” switched him out!

Eli: At least he took a hit before returning to his ball.

[Gareth]: Yeah! That’s some progress!

That Quick attack should’ve caused enough damage to make him drop to less than half his health. Replacing Bug-man is his teammate *Sand-Rider* the Trapinch. He steels himself and prepares to battle! He’s going offensive!

The weak looking Trapinch proceeds to have a coughing fit, Prince shily asks if he’s alright but the Trapinch assures him is nothing to worry about, he’s been coughing less lately.

>Sand-Rider the Trapinch lost a bit of health from the coughing fit!
>Sand-Rider “Trapinch”: Rookie/ Intermediate.

>Change Approach?
>Command? Move?

>>3079642
>Attack with Quick Attack

>>3079642
this >>3079651

>>3079651
>>3079678

You command Elekid to open up with another *Quick Attack* he seems a bit unsure about this being mostly worried of Trapinch state, but the orange Pokémon hurries him to keep battling. This is nothing! I can fight with no problem!

[Prince]: A-alright!

Gareth commands his Trapinch to use *Sand Tomb*,big headed critter eyes start shine with determination as he stomps on the ground, bracing himself for the attack . Prince once again hurries to strike at his opponent, he moves impressively fast for his round a slightly chunky body type!


Eli: Go Sand-Rider! Show them what you are made of!

Kali: Shouldn’t you be cheering for Percy?

Eli:Why? College boy needs all the help he can get.

DC: 5

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>3079688

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>3079688

Rolled 3 (1d10)

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>>3079696
>>3079727
>>3079741

>Partial pass!

Seems like striking blindly at your opponent isn't the best method for fighting! Still Prince's impressive strength is enough to weather down Sand Rider health! His misplaced high-speed tackle makes the Trapinch fumble about but he's not down yet.

The opponent has prepared a "Sand Tomb" near himself, where your teammate is now standing, Sand-Rider's eyes glimmer as a small tornado of dirt envelopes your mon. A small hole opens on the ground where Prince stands in and entraps his legs.

>It's super effective!
>Prince takes damage from the sand whirlind!
>Prince is trapped and can't move from his place!

Before Sand Rider can do anything else his cough returns and weathers his health a bit more!

[Gareth]: You got him! This is our chance! Use Shining Bulldoze of Justice Sand-Rider!

Despite the fancy name it's just a regular "Bulldoze"


>Thanks to his high amount of health, Prince has still 3/4 of his health left.
>Sand Rider is down to less than half of his health.

>What do?

>>3079767
>Offensive
>Toxic

>>3079772
+1

>>3079772
>>3079777

Sand Rider gets ready to stomp on Prince with "Bulldoze", he's putting his all on this strike. His enlarged head wobbles with every stomp he makes. He's face to face with Prince!

Your electric type partner readies the poisonous concoction on his mouth and gets ready to spit his point-blank target!


[Houndour]: Well, at least his keeping his eyes open to spit.

[Vulpix]: Yeah, he sucks! I fight way better! He’s obviously the weakest one of this group! Right guys?

[Mimikyu]: Debatable. He just needs a good push on the right direction. Just like a certain human.

[Loudred]: Don’t be mean sis! He’s trying his best. GO PRINCE!



DC:3

>>3079794
Wait, that's wrong.

>Actual DC
DC:5

Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>3079794

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>3079794

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>3079794

>>3079803
>>3079831
>Successful pass!

Prince spits the "Toxic" onto the Trapinch's face, making sure the poisnous substance enters his system. But that doesn't stop him from attacking the Elekid, his attacks aren't particularly strong nor numerous but they still cause some damage as the Trapinch's oversized heavy head strike on the ground nearby, creating shockwaves that further damage Prince's legs lowering his overall speed and evasive capabilites!

>Prince's Speed Lowered

>It's super effective!

The sand vortex from the *Sand Tomb* takes his toll on the Elekid, grazing and hurting him.

>2nd turn of Sand Tomb (2 remaining)

Prince can still fight but he's down to less than half his health.

Sand Rider's coughing fit is worsened by the *Toxic*, the ground type takes a serious amount of damage! From both things!

Sand Rider has less than a fourth of his health left!

>>3079856

The toxic + coughing fit combo will probably knock out Sand Rider during the next turn. So Prince should prepare to fight against Bug-man once again.

>What's next?

>>3079856
go sandrider!

>>3079856
>Attack with quick attack

>>3079896
[Prince]: Egh, using Toxic leaves a bad aftertaste...

[Houndour]: Don’t hold it in your mouth! You need to get your timing right to produce it and spit it!

It's just a matter of time. Prince doesn't even have to do a move before the *Poison¨* and Sand-Riders coughing fit prove to much for the spirited Ground Type. At the same time, the *Sand Tomb* hurts Prince even further, but he still can continue to fight.

>3rd turn of Sand Tomb (1 remaining)

Gareth let´s Bug-man out of his Pokéball once again, the scaredly Wimpod has recomposed and aim to strike with a "Struggle Bug". Since it's probably the only damaging move he knows.

Prince who's still trapped on the Sand Tomb and with it's leg hurt, can't move freely. So he's waiting for Bug-man to come closer so he can strike with a Quick Attack before his opponent attacks!

DC: 6

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>3079937

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>3079937

Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>3079937
Completing the series of rolls.

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>>3079993
>>3079945

>Successful pass!

Bug-man seems nervous, he’s only got one chance since any other attack coming from Prince will surely finish him off. His only chance is to evade his *Quick attack* this round while he is still trapped in the Sand Tomb, and strike with his own “Struggle bug”. If Prince breaks free, he’s done for!

The Wimpod is fearful of screwing it up, hesitant to attack, he’s about to let his chance pass.

[Gareth]: C’MON BUG MAN! Don’t be afraid! You’ve worked hard for this! You can do this, I believe in you!

Eli: That’s right little bug dude! Don’t let my coaching go to waste!

With newfound resolve the Wimpod rushes towards the trapped Elekid, Prince seems more concentrated this time, preparing his punch to strike with outmost speed! The Wimpod doesn’t relent, he’s giving it his all! Unfortunately, you know it’s not enough. There’s not enough space for Bugman to evade the *Quick Attack* and even if it were, Prince has a great speed advantage thanks to his priority move.

This is your win.

Prince´s speedy punch extends at a ludicrous speed and…
He misses?
How he could miss? It was right in front of him! He didn’t even close his eyes this time!

The Wimpod seems to have dodged his punch, he scurries under his arm to strike your mon with a *Struggle Bug*. Prince takes the hit, and is damage further by the last remains of the *Sand Tomb*.

Apparently unconscious, your Pokémon lays on the dirt. Bug-man and Gareth are incredulous. They need a moment to process it.

[Gareth]: Bug-man, you did it! You and Sand-Rider did it, you incredible little bug thing! Your first victory! Hahaha Oh man! Let’s go heal Sand Rider and we’ll celebrate little buddy!

The 20 something college drop out runs toward your improvised arena and holds his Pokémon up in the air, the trainer smiles while his Pokémon returns a joyful expression. It’s rare to see someone so excited to win a battle.

You go towards the battling arena with your mon. He’s still buried under some dirt. You hope he doesn’t take this lose too hard. Even though it was two vs one. But that last attack is something you must correct as a trainer….

Prince opens one of his eyes rapidly and closes them once again. He’s trying to say something as quietly as possible. “Play along”.

He’s pretending to be knocked out.

Houndour rushes to the scene to chastise his “knocked out” apprentice.

[Houndour]: How could’ve you missed that hit? He was right in front of you! We are definitely working on your attacks next training session! You’ve heard me!

[Prince]: (Unintelligible Mumbles)

You return him to his Pokéball.

>Battle: Lost?
>Prince gained Battling Experience!

After some time passes, you let him out of his ball and "wake him up". He's actually in a decent condition, not unscathed but could probably have tanked that last attack.

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>>3080063

Percy:Why did you do that?

[Prince]: Do what? …. I guess you noticed pa. It was a last-minute decision…

[Prince]: That sparring session was just to get me accustomed to battling right? Winning wasn’t really the goal, there were no bets, no gym badges, nor a do-or-die situation.

[Prince]: I thought, they needed the win more. Just look at them, Gareth seems way more motivated now, and Bug-man is more confident in himself as a result! It was a hard win for them, even though it was the two of them against me.

[Prince]:And it wasn’t a sure win for me either. If Wimpod hadn’t returned to his Pokéball at the start and instead retaliated, things could’ve gone different.

[Prince]: Isn’t it better for everyone this way?

[Prince]: ….I’m sorry. Are you mad?

>Don’t pull that kind of stuff again. Battling is serious business.
>I’m not mad, just disappointed.
>I’m proud of you, it was for the best.
>You are grounded
>Other/ write-in

Last post of the night, session resumes Saturday 12:00 pm MDT!

Voting remains open.

Also I'll post a pending write-in.

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>>3080067
A triad of young Pokémon walk in around a small-town festival, a shy Elekid riding on a Loudred’s head while an Alolan Vulpix follows them close by, the snow white creature sports proudly a simple ribbon signaling her as the winner of an Amateur Pokémon contest, the idea of being the best a something fills her with pride and happiness.

They pass the food stall as the delicious smells of treats and snack make their appetite wake up.

[Loudred]: I’m starving…

[Vulpix]: You are always hungry! But some food couldn’t hurt. I want to celebrate my victory!

[Loudred]: I know, it’s weird right? Maybe my species eats more than others. And we don’t have those papers Percy uses to buy stuff.

[Vulpix]: Why didn’t you ask “Trainer” for some money?

[Prince]: As soon as he let that girl posses him, I just wanted to get out of there. Specially after she started saying that she wanted to see my vocal chords….

[Loudred]: Why do you keep calling him trainer? He’s got a name, Percy!

[Vulpix]: Cause he’s one. Besides, I don’t have a nickname! The only one who gets a special treatment is that big yellow baby on your head. So “Trainer” doesn’t get a name either.

[Prince]: A-actually… I think I have an idea, to get some food.


The two other mon stop their discussion to listen attentively to the youngest member of their group, for his young age he’s surprisingly savvy, even Vulpix who constantly teases and bullies him to try and impose a sense of superiority listens to him from time to time.

[Prince]: Ok, so we get near a stall, and then……

His instructions seemed a tad strange at first but were very effective, acting sad and cutesy to appeal to the humans running the stalls. After some practice runs the trio had mastered their act and promptly went from place to place to get some free samples.

As they were enjoying themselves with different types of treats, they noticed some familiar faces near them. A couple of girls were in line for some kind of mechanical human attraction. A “Roller Coaster” is what the humans called it. A pink haired girl is raising ruckus at the front of the line while a blonde one furiously takes pictures of her Prinplup.

>>3080077
Kali: Alright, smile cheerfully but don’t show off that second place consolation price too much, we are aiming for a “We don’t care that we lost, we just wanted to have fun and won the second place without trying hard at all” vibe.

Kali: Yes, like that. humble and happy. We are not mad about being beaten by some asocial Poké-maniac. NOT MAD AT ALL. Now Growlithe, get in the picture and show some appreciation for your teammate!

Prinplup doesn’t understand her trainer at all, so she just smiles sincerely, she’s just happy about participating and doing her best. Also, she likes when her trainer takes picture of her, makes her feel special. Growlithe doesn’t like being used as a prop one bit. But he’ll put up with it in order to please his Master.


Eli: Whadda you mean that my team can ride?! That’s bullshit!

[Employee]: Sorry ma’am, but the seats on the attraction aren’t fitted for Pokémon of that size or shape, your Croconaw could ride, but the others can’t.

[Tremor]: That’s discrimination! Fuck this place!

Before Eli starts another fight, she notices the group of mons and goes with them, wondering where their trainer went.

Eli: Whassup little dudes? You aren’t with Weirdo?

[Elekid]: Hey Ma! I mean, Hey Eli! Percy is kind of busy right now.

Eli: Dude, don’t speak so loud, people will notice!

Eli: Eh, whatevs, I wanted to hang out with him at the festival, but he isn’t answering my messages…

Kali: I’m sure he’s doing something important, don’t worry about it.

Eli:Yeah, he’s missing out. Alright blondie, why don’t you, me and Jaws ride this thing?

Kali:WAIT, I’m not good with, that kind of stuff.

Eli:C’mon! It’ll be great! Wait… Is that Percy wearing a dress?

Kali: No, that’s the guy who crashed the contest at the end, you didn’t see him?

Eli:I kinda got bored midway through and went to get some snacks. I’m not into those gay little beauty pageants.

[Jaws]: FUCK THAT NOISE, REAL MONS ONLY BATTLE!

[Prince]: I liked the part where all the mons dressed up…

[Jaws]: WHAT DID YA SAY YELLOW FURBALL?

[Prince]: N-NOTHING, PLEASE DON’T EAT ME

Eli: But, they look so similar, like effing, doppelgangers or some shit.

Kali:Of course not! Percy’s hair is a shade of green brighter, and he’s got some nice muscles on his legs. This one’s are like hairy twigs.

Kali: What? We all have seen his legs!

>>3080066
>Other/ write-in
>Imagine what their reaction would be if they found out you threw that fight. It was a nice thing to do, but it's disingenuous and that newfound sense of confidence may not be able to get them through their next fight. As rough as it may be, they gotta earn their victories just like everyone else.

>>3080184
Seconding

>>3080186
+1

>>3080184
+2

>>3080184
Support

>>3080184
>>3080186
>>3080299
>>3080424
>>3080429

While you may understand why Prince would do something like this, you can’t agree with his methods, there’s no value on a fake battle. You decide to tell Prince so, getting as serious as you can, you adopt a hunched back position and start to vocalize in grunts akin to an Electivire to show just how serious you are.

Percy: I know that you did out of caring, but, just imagine what their reaction would be if they found out you threw that fight.

Percy: It was a nice thing to do, but it's disingenuous and that newfound sense of confidence may not be able to get them through their next fight. As rough as it may be, they gotta earn their victories just like everyone else.

[Prince]: I understand. I’m sorry I just wanted to give them a push on the right direction.

[Prince]: I guess that it's something you gotta earn.



>Prince understands that helping others isn't always the best course of action

Eli approximates you and your teammate and proceeds to bonk him on the head. She seems a tad pissed. Then he proceeds to throw a coupe of potions to Gareth with a little too much force, and tells him to “get his ass ready for round 2”.

Eli: Don’t get cocky college boy! Your opponent was a literal baby, let’s you see deal with a real threat now! Friday get ready to trash their collective butts!

Percy: Actually, they don’t really have “butts” per-se. A Wimpod’s posterior is usually referred as an urosome, and a Trapinch’s…

[Mimikyu]: Master, you are rambling alone again, they are already sparring.

[Victoria]: I was listening.

You proceed to see Eli’s Honedge *Friday*, completely decimate Gareth’s recently healed team. She’s definitely not pulling any punches with him.

Houndour has taken Prince's loss seriously, and seems more determined on his position as a training partner. He seems to have a certain sense of responsibility towards his progress.


.

>>3081056

Finally training has come to an end, Gareth is going to the Pokémon center to get his team healed up. Seems like he'll put his victory celebration in hold for now, and instead he's going to be helping out the town's Pokémon Professor.

Eli says that she wants to leave between today or tomorrow morning, she feels that her team is ready for the next gym and doesn't' want to waste any time getting to Adage Village. She's doing some more bounties today, apparently, some Pokémon at Silver Passage have been acting strangely violent these past few days.

And Kali says she has to do some shopping and she's leaving today, Eli says that she'll should join your group for a bit but the blonde girl vehemently refuses. She looks at you with a strangely disappointed look. Maybe she wanted to battle as well?

As the group splits you notice a girl hiding behind a tree looking at you, in her hand is a little box wrapped up as a present. Oh right, she's the girl from the hostage situation and the contest! The one with the Fluffy Mareerp

It's 12:00 pm, your long training session has ended and you got the day to yourself. So you should.

>Approach the nervous girl with the Mareep holding a present.

>Let's go to the nearest bus station and get some tickets, you want to leave as soon as possible.

>Join Eli in her bounty hunting

>Check out the other bounties at the C&D posts

>Let's go with Gareth, maybe your Pokécommunication abilities could be useful for whatever the Professor is doing

>You could use some money, call the number Dick's brother gave you. Maybe there's some work for you.

>Ask Kali if she would like to battle before going.

>Other/ write-in

>>3081068
>>Approach the nervous girl with the Mareep holding a present.
Oh shit, the number Max gave us finally gets mentioned!

>>3081068
>>Approach the nervous girl with the Mareep holding a present.

So did we simply not determine the effectiveness of this training session?

>>3081082
OOC: I was going to hold up the rolling for training sessions, after a couple of them. Since it's your first time training since Percy taught *Toxic* to the team, I thought it would be logical to wait until two, or three training sessions before we start to see some actual results.

Afterall, your team is stronger now and a bit harder to train. Except for Prince, his GAINS are almost guaranteed since he's the youngest one training with more experienced members.

>>3081068
>Approach the nervous girl with the Mareep holding a present.
Let's finally talk to this poor girl.

>>3081068
>Approach the nervous girl with the Mareep holding a present.

>Approach the nervous girl with the Mareep holding a present.

Also kind of like it how Victoria gave her own input of how she was listening to what Percy, talking about something he loves, even if he was just rambling random facts about Pokémon.

>>3081068
>>Approach the nervous girl with the Mareep holding a present.
No one can resist the call of new girl it seems.

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>>3081077
>>3081082
>>3081111
>>3081115

As you and your team approach the girl shily covering behind an oak tree. The girl realizes she’s been found out and tries to recompose herself. Breathing deeply before hurriedly walking towards you. She seems flustered.

[Jeanne]: Th-Thi-This is for you! As thanks… for helping me in the forest and in the restaurant the other d-d-day…

Her voice starts off way too loud and it quickly dies down as she keeps talking, making the last words she utters barely mumbles. You think that she may have a speech impediment. You take the present of her hands and unwrap it, it’s an assortment of home-made cookies.

[Jeanne]: The ones in in the middle are Bluk berry flavored, I heard you…liked them. And these ones are made with various berries, the-they can heal status conditions.

[Jeanne]: I thought you’d like them…because you are a trainer…

>Obtained various bluk berry cookies!
>Obtained Full-Heal Cookies! (6) cures all status conditions!

You take a bite out of one of the Bluk Berry ones, they are pretty tasty. Oh man, were are your manners? You just started eating without saying anything!

Percy: (With a mouth full of food) Thanks, they are pretty good. (You respond as crumbs fall from your mouth)

Then you crouch to the be on the eye level of Mareep and start to bleat to greet her. Controlling your urges to not touch her fluffy wool. As you could get paralyzed by the static.


Percy: (BAAAH, BAAAH, BAAH) Hello Mareep, I’m Percival, nice to meet you.

[Mareep]: Hello Percival! But, shouldn’t you be greeting my friend here firs?


Oh right, the girl with the cookies, she seems a bit more relaxed after seeing you talk to her mon, a slight smile on her face. Wait, how does he know you like Bluk berry ones?

Percy:Are you stalking me?

[Jeanne]: W-what? No! Your grandma, told me… I, I don’t want to be to meddlesome, bu I think you should say goodbye to her before you leave..

[Jeanne]:You really don’t remember me?

>Nope
>Why would I
>You work at the red tauros right? And you were in the contest too!
>Yes, of course I do! (Lie)
>Other/ write-in

And regarding the other thing.
>Let’s stop by grandma’s house, only say goodbye to her, and maybe your parents mons. Avoid grandpa
>Nah, you got to something else to do (What are you doing with your free time?)

>>3081247
>>You work at the red tauros right? And you were in the contest too!
>Nah, you got to something else to do (Call the
Blackstone's number)
I don't like how the grandpas visit went but fuck it, thats your fault, I'm not going to bother.

>>3081270
+1

>>3081247
Can we roll to try to remember Jeanne? If not,
>You work at the red Taurus right? And you were in the contest too!

As for what next,
>Go to grandma’s house, apologize and say goodbye

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>>3081270
>>3081277
>>3081361

You definitely don’t want to get back to your grandparent’s house, besides it’s not your fault he thinks that way, you don’t want to get involved with too much with them. You let the girl know that you are busy and have no time to say farewells. She seems disappointed.

Percy: And I do remember you, you work at the Red Tauros, and I saw you at the contest right? I couldn’t forget such a cute, fluffy Mareep!

She’s so fluffy! It’s taking all of your strength to not pet her!

[Jeanne]: Yes! That’s right!

[Jeanne]: Ehm.. do you remember anything else? Something a bit more in the past? Some years ago perhaps?

The girls seems to eagerly expect your answer, a glimmer of hope swells inside of her. You have no idea of what she’s talking about!

>Sorry, I’ve never seen you before (Let her down gently)
>Jog your memory to remember! (Hard DC: Make a girl really happy or very miserable depending on your rolls!)
>Oh crap, you are another psychic?
>Ask Kadabra to read her mind and tell you via telepathy what her deal is.
>Other/ write-in

>>3081372
>>Oh crap, you are another psychic?
Gosh darn psychics giving everyone amnesia.

>>3081372
>Jog your memory to remember! (Hard DC: Make a girl really happy or very miserable depending on your rolls!)

>>3081372
>Write In
" Sorry, I dont remember a lot from when I used to live here. Some stuff happened , made me want to forget...Anyway, could you remind me?I dont remember being friends with any pretty girls."
I want to see if Percy can be unconsciously charming here."

>>3081372
>Jog your memory to remember! (Hard DC: Make a girl really happy or very miserable depending on your rolls!)

>>3081372
>Jog your memory to remember!

>>3081407
>>3081443
>>3081450

She looks so eager for an answer, if what she's saying is true that means there's pshould some memories of her related to this town, but you blocked quite a few things after what happened to Rattata. Your only fresh memories of this place, as most things in your mind are completely Pokémon-related, but there's something else, something you can't quite make out.

A nagging voice that followed you around.

>DC: 80 (To remember)

Best of three

C'mon Percival!

Rolled 91 (1d100)

>>3081470
Here goes everything!

Rolled 7 (1d100)

>>3081470
Watch us drop our poke treats.

Rolled 65 (1d100)

>>3081470

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>>3081470
Yehhhh boi

>>3081471
Hah we only roll bad in combat it seems

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>>3081471
>>3081477
>>3081479


You try your best to remember those years you’ve spent living in Madeleine, as well as the subsequent summers you visited. Most of your memories are about playing with your parent’s Pokémon. Riding Steelix and Torterra,or practicing your Poké-communication. Stealing berries from your grandpa’s trees and leaving them at Rattata’s grave.

And there was this voice who’s always following you around. Not your grandma’s, someone else. A kid who started coming over often at your grandparent’s house, an orphan who’s being take care by the local priest, and something about making friends. By the time she arrived, you had no interest to relation yourself with other humans, preferring being with Pokémon at all times.

Still she followed you around, she made sure you didn’t skip dinner and always nagged you to return home when it was too late. She also tried desperately to get you to speak normally, trying to teach you, and always wanting to try and talk to you. You always thought she mistook you for a fool who couldn’t speak, so you taught her how to read so she’ll leave you alone. But that only made her stick closer to you. What a drag.

It’s hard to remember her. Afterall you’ve never cared for humans until therapy. But in retrospect, she’s probably one of first persons to put up with your strange behavior, when it was arguably at it’s strongest.

Percy: You are the kid with the hat. The one who used to hang out at my grandpa’s house.

As you retell your memories of her, she starts to beam with happiness, she can’t quite contain herself and closes in, going for a hug, but decides against it in the last second.
[Jeanne]:Sorry, I know you don’t like when people touch you,it’s just…

[Jeanne]: You remember! Oh gosh, I was really worried that you’d forgotten. I’ve missed you Percy!

She and her Mareep seem really happy, you are glad for them You tell her that’s great! But you need to make a call. Dialing the number Max gave you, you get in contact with Blackstone enterprises.

Edmund Blackstone (The CEO, and Dick’s father apparently) secretary answers you, they were waiting for your call. After stating your location, they give you a small job offer, they’ve heard about your abilities regarding handling Pokémon and want to see how they hold up. Your job would consist of training some Pokémon as workers for Blackstone’s berry farmers. The pay depends on your success, and you’ll may get more offer if your abilities prove adequate.

>Accept
>No, do something else. (What?)

Jeanne wonders if she could tag along with you for today, before you return on your Journey.
>Let her tag along.
>Sorry, you are better of alone.

>>3081549
>Accept
>Let her tag along
It would be nice to catch up.

Taking a break anons, will return at 7:30 pm MDT get ready for some stuff happening.

>>3081556
+1

>>3081549
>>Accept
>Sorry, you are better of alone.

Dick helped Percy get the job, things may go better if he’s not distracted by another person, when he is working. *Better Success = Better Pay* to buy more things

>>3081556
+1

>>3081556
+1

>>3081556
>>3081560
>>3081586
>>3081599
>>3081606

>Accept the job offer!
>Let’s spend some time with Jeanne!

You walk with Jeanne towards the location of the Blackstone training facility. The town seems peaceful as usual, humans and mon traverse the tranquil streets during this afternoon. There seems to be a bigger number of the Capture & Defense corps around but they seem to just be patrolling.

She finds Vulpix adorable and wants to pet her, the Ice Type let’s her, welcoming the affection. You do the same with her Mareep and end up with a paralyzed arm, hopefully you’ll shake it off in a couple of minutes.

You use this time to catch up with the girl, you tell her about your life in the city, your Pokéfriends, family, the license exam and your journey. She listens attentively, while she asks for more details. She’s seems more than pleased with just a little conversation.

Percy: I don’t want to sound weirder than I usual am, but, why do you look so happy?

[Jeanne]: Sorry, It’s just that. If you think about it this is our first time talking. Our…previous, ehm, conversation, consisted mostly of you grunting and growling. (She seems to mumble something after all, something about it being cute.)

[Jeanne]: It’s quite strange, you’ve changed in some ways, but you are still the kind boy who love Pokémon. I’m just glad I got to meet you again.

[Jeanne]: S-soOrry! I didn’t mean anything strange by that! Haha!

She tells you a bit about her life in Madeleine town, she’s been saving some money to try and get into college at North Pass, besides working at the Red Tauros she’s been babysitting your little cousin. He reminds her of you in various way.
Her partner and only mon is Mareep, she’s been friends with her since you introduced them together in an attempt to get rid of her. And she got her license from the Professor after helping her out in her lab.

The two of you decide to exchange contact info once your arm starts to respond again. Oh, it seems like you got a new message from…Kali?
Kali: Wow, another GIRL Percival? Color me impressed.
Percy: Piss of Kali, she’s just a
Percy: A friend? I’m still not sure how that works. I’ll let you know later.

>Obtained Jeanne Arclight’s contact info!

She said she already got her license, but she’s still in town. You take the chance to ask her about it.

Percy: You are not going on a Journey?

[Jeanne]: I’m…not sure. I don’t have anyone to travel with. And I’ll have to leave my job, and I try to help in the church whenever I can...

[Jeanne]: But I would like to, visit new places, maybe try some contests. Maybe… even some battling?

>You should consider it, it’s not something you get to do every day!
>Why don’t you travel with us? Just let me inform the others.
>Well, it sounds like you got some responsibilities, maybe you could travel later, like Gareth!
>Other/ write-in

>>3082408
>>You should consider it, it’s not something you get to do every day!

>>3082408
>You should consider it, it’s not something you get to do every day!
Maybe ask her if she could wants to travel with us to the next town, just to see if she's up for all the crazy stuff we get ourselves into. I'm sure we'll put our lives in danger at least twice on the way there.

>>3082408
>You should consider it, it’s not something you get to do every day!
what >>3082463 said about the next town

>>3082408
>>You should consider it, it’s not something you get to do every day!
She has work here, can't just up and leave her job.

>>3082408
>>Well, it sounds like you got some responsibilities, maybe you could travel later, like Gareth!

>>3082433
>>3082463
>>3082549
>>3082587
>>3082589

You tell her that she should consider going on a Journey, even if it's just for the summer, she's got responsibilities but there's no harm on taking a break, right? Maybe she could tag along with your group on the way to Adage Village, they she can take her decision.

"You really mean it? Let me think trough for a while..." She seems pensive, the idea of traveling alongside you appeals to her for some inexplicable reason. She asks to let her know when are you leaving, she'll make her mind before that happens.

>Jeanne is now seriously considering going on a journey, she may tag along for a little bit

You finally arrive at the Blackstone training facility, a big and ample building located near the berry farms owned by the same corporation. It’s seems like the only one here at Madeleine, but this type of buildings is commonplace in North Pass. Afterall Blackstone deals with the arguably most valuable resource there is. Pokémon. Specifically, Pokémon trained as workers and power sources.

They employ to manufacture a variety of products, as well as renting them and selling to most companies in Aztlan, and recently, to companies overseas, thanks to the region dense Pokémon population. Unlike that of regions like Orre.

Besides breeding their own Pokémon for specific jobs, they put out bounties in the C&D posts in all the country when there’s a type of Pokémon in high demand.

It’s commonplace for Blackstone to buy and acquire other small and medium sized companies, expanding their incredible powerful monopoly across the region. And there’s no real reason to NOT sell to them financially speaking, as the companies that join them get Pokémon workers for dirt-cheap prices and a better infrastructure.

The only business conglomerate that could hope to rival Blackstone in the region is White Veil Labs, and they are going to be joining soon so….

You didn’t know that 2 weeks ago, but Dick rambled about it in your way to Madeline and it stuck.

On your way you find good ol Gareth, he was here to deliver some stuff for Professor Maple, he’s been acting as her errand boy. He’d like to stop and talk but he’s got some business pending. “Catch ya later man, thanks for that fight, next time we’ll be stronger I know it!” He’s seems to be doing well.

>>3082682

The inside is pretty ample and made out of sturdy metallic materials, to house most types of Pokémon. One of the workers explains you the specific details of your job. You are entrusted to train a group of Pidgeottos and Swellows as pest control. They’ll locate Caterpies, Weedles, and Wurmples and get them of the field. The tricky part is training them to return them alive, since they could be of use thanks to the silk they produce with *String shot*.

Your job is to train a particular rowdy bunch of irresponsible and at times violent mons, that prefer to eat the Bug-types on sight. They don’t particularly care for you, calling you another “useless human”. Their glares make Jeanne nervous.

How will you approach them?

>Make them respect you! Battle them to show your dominance! (Whos’ getting this Battling experience? Choose 1 or 2 of your mons!) (Needs roll for battling!)
>Diplomacy! try to explain to them what their job entails, and how doing it correctly will net them a better pay. (Needs roll)
>Try to befriend them first! Make them trust first, relax together and then you’ll work alongside them. (Needs roll)

>>3082684
>Diplomacy! try to explain to them what their job entails, and how doing it correctly will net them a better pay. (Needs roll)

>>3082684
>Diplomacy! try to explain to them what their job entails, and how doing it correctly will net them a better pay.

>>3082684
>>Make them respect you! Battle them to show your dominance! (Whos’ getting this Battling experience? Choose 1 or 2 of your mons!) (Needs roll for battling!)
Vulpix and Prince because we eat pain.

>>3082719
>>3082739
>>3082742

>Poké-Diplomacy!

You are not here to battle nor to play along with the mons! You are here because you got a job. And you are going to do it!

You approach the group of delinquent birds and plant yourself firmly.

[Pidgeotto]: Waddya you want shitty human? Can you see we are busy eating some worms?

[Swellow]: Scram human! We got no reason to listen to a kid! We are keeping the pests out of the field, that’s good enough!

[Pidgey]: FUCK YOU! WE DO WHAT WE WANT!

[Jeanne]: G-good luck Percy!


Mimicking their position as you extend your arms and start to flap them around like wings, you are ready to start dialogue with them!

>These loose-cannon birds aren't the kind to listen to humans, or logic. (Harder DC)

>Your Pokécomunication skills, and ability to talk with them is unparalleled! (Except for maybe Aleida, but that doesn't matter right now!) ( Easier DC.)

>You kind of had to take care of them not pecking Jane and her Mareep (Harder DC)

Time to roll! d100

50: to get paid for a sub-par job! (3,500) Only a couple of pidgeys and a Swellow actually listened to you. (Lose the attention of Blackstone corp on your person)

65: A decent job, what you would expect from a more experienced trainer or a regular worker here. Most Pokémon in this bunch actually listened to you (7,000)

75: You actually did a pretty good job with your arguments, grabbing the attention of even the most rowdiest and hard-headed flying types. A great job. (10,000)

80+: You are on a fucking roll today, not only you convinced all of the flying types, you motivated them to do a better job! Not only them, but other Pokémon around you became driven by your arguments, considerably augmenting productivity! (15,000)

Rolled 22 (1d100)

>>3082813
Diplomancing go!

Rolled 52 (1d100)

>>3082813
cmon...

Rolled 35 (1d100)

>>3082813

Rolled 68 (1d100)

>>3082813
Capitalism ho!

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>>3082844
>>3082817
>>3082837
>>3082842
>Taking the 68

You had a difficult time with the Flying types, more interested in gorging themselves with Bug-Types than actually listening to you. It was long day of work. Your functioning arm is covered in scratches and cuts from the most violent of birds. But, with enough patience, and being aided by the ridiculously strong Loudred, the unnerving Mimikyu and Intimidating Houndour you managed to get them to listen.

Most of the group took your advice at hearth, they are down with the bigger portions of food, and better working conditions for abstaining to eat the Caterpies and Weedles. Disappointingly, some of the more hard-headed ones don’t want to stop their snacking during work.

After some trial runs most of the Flying types were able to catch the bug-types and bring them back alive at the training facility!

>Obtained: 7,000!

A pretty hefty sum for a single day of work. The worker who hands you the money tells you that’s its mostly because you are in here by recommendation from the higher ups. They also ask for your contact info to offer you some more miscellaneous jobs on the future.

Jane feels guilty of making you take care of her while dealing with the flying types and insist on treat your wounds, even though they are just scratches. But before she can take out some band aids from her bag there’s a loud explosion.

*BOOM* The lights go off, as fire and smoke start to fill up the place. Various of the workers, mostly security guards and men in C&D uniforms let their Pokémon out and brandish their weapons…against the other workers! They are taking them hostage!

You, Jeanne and your team are hiding behind the counter, trying to not be seen amidst the confusion.

“NOBODY MOVE, OR WE’LL BE FORCED TO OPEN FIRE” A loud voice fills the place.

“We don’t want to hurt you. We just want to send a message”

A strange figure walks trough the smoke. A man wearing a mask that resembles the skull the Cubone’s wear. He’s weaing a uniform similar to the one Aleida was wearing the other day.

He's dragging an older man in a suit with him, his hostage seems scared.

Other uniformed man comes out running, he's holding a camera, he points towards the masked figure and starts recording,

>>3082940

[Cubone Mask]: Citizens of Aztlan. For the last few years, corporations as BlackStone and WhiteVeil labs have been thinking they can run this country.

[Cubone Mask]: This place, is a perfect example of the corruptions that’s been eating our nation.

[Cubone Mask]: Blackstone forces the local farmers to sell their lands to them, to join into the disgusting Megacorporation. The competing farms and local enterprises that resisted them are now reduced to sorry stalls in the town’s market who can barely make end meets.

[Cubone Mask]: They exploit their workers, and their Pokémon, keeping them contempt with a mediocre salary, those who dare to rise up against them are crushed by their control over the market. And for what? To give a fucking discount to other countries!

[Cubone Mask]: And this man, this sorry excuse for a man! Madeleine town governor. Just let’s them do what their please!

[Cubone Mask]: What kind of country is this?! Where a single corporation make us bend over to please other regions!? This weak, pathetic Aztlan. Is not fit for me nor for you my comrades! We don’t want to hurt any civilians, we are all brothers.

[Cubone Mask]: But we must get rid of this bloodsucking parasite called Blackstone corp!

Before the revolutionary can finish his speech, a window is broken by a blast of rocks.

An Aerodactyl enters flying through the place. A familiar face is riding it.

He let’s two Pokémon out of their ball to engage in battle with the revolutionaries. A Houndoom that blasts *flamethrowers* to everyone near her and an enraged Primeape pummeling everything in sight with a flurry of punches. They take no consideration for the hostages.

The Aerodactyl keeps flying inside the building, blasting the revolutionaries with “Rock Slide”

Everything turns to chaos when the man in the mask orders his men to retaliate and open fire. You feel Kadabra nervously telling you via telepathy that something is Blocking his *Teleportation*. Jaeanne is scarred for her life and keeps praying.


The young man riding the ancient Pokémon commands him to land near you. He shouts for the Primeape to come aid him as well

[The Arsonist]: Hey Bestie! Can I borrow your bitch for a second?

The Primeape takes Jeanne and throws her to the arsonist. Who calmly walks toward the masked man holding the girl at gunpoint.

Jeanne can't stop crying.

[The Arsonist]: HEY! Jeanne babe, I've missed you. It's great to use you as a hostage again. You are a natural.

[Jeanne]: W-why does this keep happening to me?!

[The Arsonist]: Oh, Jeanne dear, don't worry about this. (Whispering) Don't tell the other guy, but this gun isn't loaded (Whisper) Here let me show you.

*BANG* *BANG*

The unstable young man fires a couple of shot to the ceiling.

[The Arsonist]: Hahahah! FUCK ME! I actually loaded it! HAHAHAHA!

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>>3082974

[Cubone-Mask]: What's the meaning of this?


[The Arsonist]: I've been tracking you down, dude. One of those "Big-bad" revolutionary leaders.

[The Arsonist]: Trashing one of you would be fucking sick and would give me some sick rep. May even start my own *Criminal Team*

[The Arsonist]: You said you didn't want to hurt no civilians, so I'm getting a hostage. So you don't try any sketchy shit! I just wanna battle man!


[Jeanne]: H-help, please...


As the other hostages try to escape from the commotion, the revolutionary leader reaches for one of his own Pokéballs. Many f the uniformed man are now pointing their weapons and mons to the arsonist and Jeanne.


Shit.

[The Arsonist]: Wanna give me a hand best- bud?

>Sorry Jeanne (Let's get the fuck out of here, requires roll. Medium)

>Let's help the Arsonist, the sooner he finishes this, the sooner we can get Jeanne to safety

>Surprise attack the Arsonist and his team. The Revolutionaries may escape with the governor.

>Other/ write-in

>>3082986
>>Let's help the Arsonist, the sooner he finishes this, the sooner we can get Jeanne to safety

Let’s help our best bud out, save the major, and maybe get more cred with Blackstone & The city.

>>3082986
>>Let's help the Arsonist, the sooner he finishes this, the sooner we can get Jeanne to safety

>>3082986
>Let's help the Arsonist, the sooner he finishes this, the sooner we can get Jeanne to safety

>>3082986
>>Let's help the Arsonist, the sooner he finishes this, the sooner we can get Jeanne to safety
"Youre a psycho and you need to stop kidnapping people. Lets get this over with."

>>3082986
>Let's help the Arsonist, the sooner he finishes this, the sooner we can get Jeanne to safety
Tag team!

>>3082986
>Other/ write-in
"Hey, Jeanne's been through enough. Use me as your hostage instead; I'm a civilian too."
Oh noo~! A scary man is forcing me at gunpoint to battle terrorists~! I guess I have no choice then...! Sorry Aleida!

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>(Whispering) Don't tell the other guy, but this gun isn't loaded. (Whisper) Here let me show you.
>*BANG* *BANG*
>Hahahah! FUCK ME! I actually loaded it! HAHAHAHA!
A B S O L U T E
F U C K I N G
M A D M A N

>>3082990
>>3083002
>>3083003
>>3083009
>>3083016
>>3083022

Percy: Alright, let’s get this over with.

[Cubone Mask]: Hehe, you damn pair of brats.

[Cubone Mask]: I’ll humor you.

[Cubone Mask]: Show you some real fear.

[Cubone Mask]: I’ll face both of you, at the same time. Two Pokémon each against two of mine. Sounds fair? 2 vs 4. If you defeat me, we’ll let this sorry sack of shit, and the rest of the workers go.

[Cubone Mask]:Of course that won’t happen.

[Cubone Mask]: When you lose. We’ll be forced to put you down.

[Cubone Mask]: Afterall. What’s a revolution without some sacrifices?

The armed men and their Pokémon take aim at you and The Arsonist.You can feel Mimikyu ready to jump to take the bullet for you at any second.

[The Arsonist]: Now you are speaking my language! LET’S DO THIS! GET READY TO GET DOUBLE TEAMED!

Percy: Could, you consider not using her as hostage? Maybe use me instead?

[The Arsonist]: NO! She was born for this!

Jeanne keeps sobbing uncontrollably.

>The Arsonist is going to use his Primeape and Aerodactyl.
>You don’t know what Pokémon this guy uses.
>Select two mons to fight for yours, the arsonist and Jeanne lives!

>>3083070
>Loudred & Houndoom

>Don’t hold back Loudred!

>>3083080
*houndour

>>3083070
Loudred obviously and Houndour, bringing out our big guns

>>3083070
>Loudred and Houndour

>>3083080
>>3083082
>>3083084
>>3083096

You don't even have to tell Loudred to step up. She slowly walks toward the center of the building while cracking her knuckles. She gets into position as her face turns to one of pure determination.


>Loudred is not holding back now.

You tell Houndour to go alongside her, the canine obligues. Growling menacingly at the Revolutionary leader.

The Arsonist shouts to his mons, the pair step up to the arena. Aerodactyl flaps his wings, making a wave of air clear his path of any remains from the explosion. His Primeape can barely contain himself, huffing desperately.

Cubone-Mask let's out his own team. A Machamp wearing a luchador mask and a Spiritomb.

The only light source is the light entering from the windows and the burning debris. You try to take a deep breath to prepare for the battle ahead. The smoke from the explosion fills your lungs. It burns.

>BATTLE BEGIN
>ARSONIST COMBO VS: REVOLUTIONARY HEAD [CUBONE-MASK]

>Houndour and Loudred + Primeape and Aerodactyl vs Machamp & Spiritomb.

>APPROACHES? COMMANDS? MOVE? TARGETS?

>>3083122
>Battle mechanics

https://pastebin.com/DHLnTgH

>>3083122
Seem to me like the Machamp is our biggest threat.
>Loudred: Offensive, Attack, Echoed Voice (Machamp)
>Houndour: Evasive, Attack, Toxic (Spiritomb)

>>3083126
>Loudred
>Offensive
>Attack Machamp with Hammer Arm

>Houndour
>Evasive
>Run interference for Loudred, feigning attacks and moving in to draw Machamp's attention

>>3083155
+1

>>3083155
>>3083164

Loudred is putting all of her strength in her attacks! Prioritizing landing hits and landing them hard!

>DAMAGE OUTPUT: Augmented. Lower offensive DC

She'll open up by striking at Machamp with her trademark Hammer Arm.

Houndour takes advantage of his superior speed and gets in the evasive. He'll feign attacks and try to get Machamp's attention.

>Evasive actions's DC is lower!


Primeape is aiming to strike at Machamp as well, using *Close Combat* sacrificing his defenses for dealing as much damage as possible!

>Special Approach: *Kamikaze* with a complete disregard of their well being. All Physical Attacks deal a ludicrous amount of damage. But all defenses are lowered and evasive actions are not viable!

Aerodactyl is going for an offensive approach as well, aiming at Machamp with an Aerial Ace! The winged beast launches at him first, ready to strike!

>Offensive approach!

The Machamp, being attacked on all directions, readies himself and focuses on his objective. Houndour. He seems to be waiting to be hit first for some reason....

The Spiritbomb, being ignored this round sets his sights on Aerodactyl, his eyes glow ominously as he starts to release a strange wave of energy.


Roll me 2d10. Needs three rolls!

Houndour's DC: 6 (To distract Machamp)

Loudred's DC: 6 (5 if Houndour gets a successful pass, 4 if he gets a CRIT)

>>3083216
Rolling for the Arsonist.

Primeape's DC: 6

Aerodactyl's DC 7

Rolled 9, 3, 5, 9, 8, 8 = 42 (6d10)

>>3083220

Rolled 2, 7 = 9 (2d10)

>>3083216
Let’s kick some ass gents

Rolled 8, 2 = 10 (2d10)

>>3083216

And to further complicate things. Rolling for Spiritomb's Hypnosis

5: Aerodactyl is asleep for a round
6-7: Aerodactyl is asleep for two rounds
8-9:Aerodactyl is asleep for three rounds
10: Aerodactyl will be asleep until something wakes him up

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>3083229

Rolled 10, 6 = 16 (2d10)

>>3083216

>>3083216
Sorry anons, made a mistake
*If Houndour gets a partial pass: Loudred's DC become 4, two passes, 3, CRIT. Loudred's CRIT as well.

>>3083225
>>3083228
>>3083240
>Houndour: Successful pass!
>Loudred: Successful pass!

>>3083223
>Primeape: Partial pass
>Aerodactyl: CRIT

Houndour moves first, he starts to bait him into attacking, but the Machamp waits. Still he doesn't lose focus of his target. With the Machamp distracted all of the other mons move in for the kill!

Aerodactyl launches himself at an impressive speed for his size and weight, extending his wing and slashing with tenacious ferocity. Ripping the Machamp's skin. It's a super effective CRIT with STAB!

[The Arsonist]: EAT SHIT FUCKO.

The Machamp roars in pain, losing concentration for a second and getting ready to retaliate instantly, but his trainer advises before it.

[Cubone-Mask]: Don't attack yet, let this be a lesson for them.

The Primeape starts to roar as he unleashes a flurry of attack against Machamps, each punch carries intense anger and an urge for violence. The violent mon has gotten to into it, and he tires before what was planned.

>Primeape's health has been lowered.

Loudred promptly finishes the onslaught of attacks, jumping into the air and putting all of her weight on strength on her arm as she smashes against the skull of his opponent with fierceful and righteous fury. Surprised by the unexpected strength of her attack Machamp can't quite react as the sheer force drives him into the ground.

But he doesn't fall just yet. He stops himself with his arms, and stands up again. Just how much pain can he take?

With an impressive footwork, he gets on Houndour's face, your partner tries to evade but Machamp won't let go of his target. He can't evade hits but at the same time, it's instinctual to him to never miss.

>Machamp's Ability *No Guard* assures he never misses his foe and viceversa

Before your mon can act he hits his jaw with an uppercut, following up with a series of powered up punches on Houndour body, before finally delivering a straight punch who sends him flying through the complex.

>Machamp used "Revenge" the previous hits he received double his attack power! It's super effective!

He hits a wall and lays in the floor, he doesn't move an inch, but you can see he is still breathing.

Machamp looks really hurt, he's definitely on the red, but he manages to keep going to your dismay.

The ignored Spiritomb unleashes "Hypnosis" on the Arsonist's Aerodactyl, without a chance to evade since all of his attention laid on the fighting type opponent. The Rock/Flying type is lulled in a deep sleep.

>Aerodactyl is heavily asleep, He won't wake up except for a strong stimuli!

>Houndour is knocked out.

Loudred roars in an intense anger after seeing her teammate hurt like this.
>Loudred's Protective instinct augment her attack power!

[The Arsonist]: What the FUCK? He's still standing?! I SEE WHY BEATING ONE OF YOU IS A BIG DEAL.

>You can't send another Pokémon as that would be violating the rules laid out by [Cubone-Mask] And you'll be shot.

>What should Loudred do?

>>3083290

Before you give a command, you take a chance to scan these guy's mon with your dex.

Both are classified as "Professionally Trained".

Yours are "Intermediate" Even if Loudred innate strength would put her one or two tiers above that when she let's loose. It's still a problem.

After all. The tiers of strength in Aztlan are:

>Begginer
>Rookie
>Intermediate
>Experienced
>Veteran
>Professionally trained/ Natural disaster
>Champion

>>3083290
*
>Primeape's defense and Sp.Defense have been lowered

>>3083290
>Loudred
>Offensive
>Attack Machamp with Hammer Arm

>Tell our Arsonist friend, to distract Spiritomb with Primape.

>Tell Victoria to take over if you are about to fall unconsciousness from the smoke filling the room(Not sure if she can actually do this, just a "just in case" plan?)

>>3083300
>>3083313
Holy Shit, stop spamming moves that lower our stats just because theyre big hits you morons. No wonder percy loses so much.
Machamps in the red, its not going to take a hammer arm to put him down.
>Loudred
>Offensive
Attack Machamp with Astonish

>>3083413
I agree with not using Hammer Arm in this case, but Astonish wouldn’t even scratch him.

>>3083290
>Loudred
>Attack Machamp with Echoed Voice

>>3083413
>No wonder Percy loses so much.

I’m pretty sure we literally only lost the one time to that Raticate in a serious battle, and that was just exceptionally bad luck on our part. Other then that, the only loss I can remember was to Orizaba’s Noivern, and we were still able to take off a third of it’s health, despite Vulpix being under leveled and wearing the Macho Brace.

>>3083290
I have a stupid and crazy idea - ask Victoria for help here. Maybe ask her to do us a favor and stun the commies or jam their weapons or something. In return, maybe let her have control and talk to our team?

>>3083313
>>3083413
>>3083437

OOC: I'll leave voting open for how to go on this round open, I'll need some sleep. Session resumes at 12:00 pm MDT

Let's try to not get Percival and his friend "The Arsonist" killed!

Also, Jeanne.

>>3083437
I'll give you that one because Echoed Voice shares typing with Loudred, whos also got the Scarf on according to the pastebin, but otherwise their only barely different in power.

Now if only someone had some good fairy moves to hammer that Spiritomb with.

>>3083290
>Loudred
>Offensive
>Ice Beam the Machamp
>Tell Arsonist to use Primeape to Wake-Up Slap Aerodactyl, we need all the help we can get against them
This way we get damage on Machamp, possibly enough to KO if a neutral Ice Beam off of Loudred's SpA stat is good enough - and we get Aerodactyl up and awake to help us against Spiritomb

>>3083290
>No Guard
It's "Anon's don't know that Raticate has Guts" all over again, goddamn.
>Loudred, Attack, Ice Beam (Machamp)

>>3083735
It could have been Guts too. Or Steadfast for all we know. The fuck is your point?

>>3083290
>Loudred
>Offensive
>Ice Beam Machamp

Give the Arsonist one of our status ailment cookies, or an Awakening if we've got any.

>>3083792
I doubt items are allowed in this without us getting shot like a bitch. If they are, I second passing him an Awakening and maybe using a Revive on Houndour while we Ice Beam Machamp with Loudred.

We're not going to be allowed the chance to use an item w/o running the risk of getting shot.

Almost 3 pm MDT and Mediocre is nowhere to be seen.

>>3083735
In my day pokemon didnt have fancy hidden abilities.

>>3084589

I’m sure he is busy doing something

>>3084594
No Guard isn't its hidden ability.
>>3083629
Primeape doesn't learn Wake-Up Slap.
>>3084056
Where did they say we couldn't use items?
>>3083756
Machamp gets used with No Guard, for a Guts user Conkeldurr is better. Having Houndour not doing anything was dumb.

Why do people keep speaking out of their asses? It's not hard to check on these stuff on Bulbapedia or anything. I know this is a narrative experience but Mediocre has shown to know some of this stuff, can you guys at least try to get on this level, please? Especially now that the stakes are getting higher.

>>3084609
I wouldn't be too optimistic, he's gotten in accidents before and he's very fucking cursed. Press F to pay respects.

>>3084643
>Machamp gets used with No Guard, for a Guts user Conkeldurr is better.
Yes but in the context of this battle the Machamp could have had any of those three abilities until it got revealed it was No Guard. Doesn't matter if Conkeldurr is better, learn to fucking read what people say.
>Primeape doesn't learn Wake-Up Slap.
Okay

Rolled 7, 6, 5 = 18 (3d10)

>>3083313
>>3083413
>>3083437
>>3083471
>>3083629
>>3083735
>>3083792
>>3084643


>Loudred: Offensive, Ice beam

>Pass an AWAKENING to The Arsonist, use a Revive on Houndour.

You try to contact Victoria for help, in case everything turns to worse, but you got no response. Maybe whatever's blocking Kadabra's teleportation is also blocking your communication with her?

You also tell The Arsonist to distract the Spiritomb while Loudred deals with the Machamp.

[The Arsonist]: Got it buddy!

[The Arsonist]:Listen up my favorite machine of senseless violence and wanton destruction! Get on that fucking ghost's incorporeal face!

Primeape engages the Spiritomb in combat to drive his attention from your mon. He's readying an assurance! The Ghost/ Dark type laughs at his futile attempt as he prepares to strike his defense-priven body with a *Psychic*

Loudred readies an Ice Beam to deal some heavy damage to the Machamp, maybe finish him off for good, better be safe than sorry!

[Cubone-Mask]: Be useful before you go down. Deal some damage to the Primeape.

Percy: Hey, can we use ITEMs? On this battle? You never specified!

[Cubone-Mask]: Hehe, thinking like a trainer until the bitter end? I’ll allow it. League Rules. One ITEM per mon.

As you pass the Arsonist an AWAKENING for his Aerodactyl, you ready a REVIVE for Houndour.

[Cubone-Mask]: Change of plans Machamp.

The revolutionary head states coldly as he throws a MAX POTION to his mon.

Loudred's DC: 5

Need some d10s rolled!

I'll be rolling for the Arsonist.

Primeape's DC: 7

>>3084643
Unfortunately, I'm not dead yet.

OOC: Sorry for the lateness, it's been a busy day.

Rolled 15, 98, 10 = 123 (3d100)

>>3084720
Rolling for little Vicky, to see if she can go overpower whatever's causing Psychic's power to get wonky.

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>3084720

Rolled 5, 5 = 10 (2d10)

>>3084720
>Max Potion
Oh fuck right OFF

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>3084720
This has turned into a difficult situation. Well, it already was but you get the point.

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>3084720

>>3084694
>>3084694
What in the world is having foresight? Choosing Houndour in the first place was an understandable mistake, we didn't know what was coming. Machamp having No Guard is something we could have expected. Save your excuses, those help no one. I'll keep critiquing everyone regardless.

>>3084720
Okay. This can work. So.
Revive Houndour.
Have Houndour focus on Spiritomb-- Toxic it.
Have everybody else focus down Machamp. Ice Beam and Aerial Ace are key for that, maybe we can proc freeze. And Primeape can just sort of do his best.

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>3084720

>>3084720
>>3084732
>>3084733
>>3084750
The battle takes a quick pause, the revolutionary leader gives a signal to permit you going into the middle of fray to use the Items.

[Cubone-Mask]: Kind of a ridiculous notion isn’t it? To let your foe, heal his comrade amidst the middle of a fight.

[Cubone-Mask]: But, you are right. This is a battle, and there’s rules that must be followed. Otherwise. It’s just senseless violence. Carnage.

[Cubone-Mask]:And it’s still a bit too early for that.

Using one of the MAX REVIVES you got from Dick, Houndour finds himself in top condition, he’s surprised. That barrage of punches felt like being by a truck. Numerous trucks, in a rapid succession. He’s going to play it more carefully from now on. Then you hurry to spary the Aerodactyl with an awakening, the beast open his eyes as he lets a fierce roar, he’s trying to compose himself and will be ready to strike next round.

>Houndour evasiveness was augmented!

Primeape starts to hurriedly strike the Spiritomb, without taking account his well being he gets as close as he can to cause as much damage as possible with “Assurance”, his fists enveloped by an obscure almost undetectable energy, he punches his opponent with reckless abandon. It hits but it’s not enough to cause too much damage, getting rid of a fourth of Spiritomb health.
Meanwhile Loudred has been charging her Ice Beam, focused on hitting the Machamp who’s back in top condition again. She would like to charge it for longer, but the Spiritomb retaliates first with a *PSYCHIC* the super effective mental attack not only hurts his body with a barrage of psychokinetic energy, It hurts directly into Primeape simplistic brain. His lowered SP.Defense from his previous attack and his APPROACH, make the attack even more effective.

The Primeape is forced to stop his attack as he scratches his head furiously in a futile attempt to get rid of the pain invading his mind, he screeches desperately, his body is beaten and bruised. He can’t take much more damage.

Without Primeape distracting the ghost/dark type, Loudred proceeds to attack. The cold, icy beam escapes from her mouth. Faster and bigger than before it hits your opponent in a precise strike. You can see it hurt Machamp but it’s not nearly enough to bring him down.

>Aerodactyl: Full health, awake
>Houndour: Full health
>Loudred: Full health.
>Primeape: Critical state, lowered defense and Sp. Defense

>Machamp: ¾ of health left
>Spiritomb: ¾ of health left.

[1/2]

>>3084893

The opposing trainer starts to plan his counterattack.

During this skirmish, you finally hear a response.

>>3084725
>98
>Victoria managed to pass whatever's blocking psychic powers coming from the outside of the building or trying to leave the building!

[Victoria]: There’s something, messing with my connection with you…It’s making my head hurt, it hurts bad.

“Are you alright?” “Do you think you could help me out a little?”

[Victoria]: Maybe… But it’s hard to maintain contact like this. And there seems to be something *Protecting* the masked man from my powers…
>What should your mons do?

And regarding Victoria
>Take control of one of the revolutionary mons, makes him more succestible to attacks during a round! (May rise some suspicion) (requires roll)
>Take control of one the opposing mons, and have him fight his companion (definitely will raise some attention) (requires harder roll)
>Take control of one of the revolutionaries , search for whatever is messing with the Psychic powers and turn it off. This way you can escape with teleportation (Requires harder roll)
>Don’t force Victoria, you’ll deal with this yourself
>Other/ write-in

[2/2]

>>3084896
>Loudred: Ice Beam Machamp.
>Houndour: Toxic Spiritomb
>Take control of one of the revolutionaries , search for whatever is messing with the Psychic powers and turn it off. This way you can escape with teleportation (Requires harder roll)
I'm putting my faith on Aerodactyl beating Machamp this turn.

>>3084893
>>Don’t force Victoria, you’ll deal with this yourself
Let’s not force her to do anything, here getting ger psychic connection hurt can be bad for both her & Percy.

Our moms are back in the fight at max power, and we know what we are dealing with now, we can handle it ourselves.

>Ice Beam, Machamp
>Toxic, SpiritTomb

>>3084937
+1

>>3084974
Agreed. Don't make Vic hurt herself, lest she get mad at us and/or go on a psychic rampage

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>>3084974
>Our moms are back in the fight at max power
Yep, this battle is already won.

Overconfidence is a slow and insidious killer, don't forget.

>>3084974
+1

OOC: Sorry anons, I have some sudden obligations I must attend to. I'll be returning tonight at 9:00 pm MDT earlier if possible.

Prepare for a tough battle ahead, maybe strategize a bit? Or discuss waifus. The world is yours

>>3084896
OH. Okay. Victoria can super help out.

>Have Victoria try to take control of Machamp
>Instruct Loudred to "use Super Supersonic on both of them"
>Only aim at Spiritomb
>Pass off Victoria fighting Spiritomb as Machamp being confused

>>3085073
If Victoria manages to posses, Machamp we run many risks
>Low roll on SuperSonic can cause it to hit both of them, and we got a rampaging Machamp, out of Controlx2(Victoria would be confused(?))

>If we defeat SpirtTomb, we still have the Machamp to deal with, and we can either hurt Vicky to take free hits from our mons

>The Cubone Hug could get suscpicious and say something about it

>Could pull Machamp back to the ball for hitting SpiritTomb, might lose Vicky?

>>3084896
>Take control of one of the revolutionaries , search for whatever is messing with the Psychic powers and turn it off. This way you can escape with teleportation (Requires harder roll)
Definitely this. The battle doesn't matter. Getting out safely with our friends and our mons is the objective.

>>3085136
I'm pretty sure getting hurt through possesion isn't a thing, Victoria isn't a Stand or anything, when we got our arm broke and we were possesed by her she didn't seem to feel it.
>>3084974
>>3084987
>>3084997
Who do you trust more, Victoria helping us or this psychos keeping their end of the bargain? Not only that, it only takes a few bad rolls to lose the battle, while Victoria possesing someone and failing her roll would be misundestood as the revolutionary being a traitor and being shot on sight, which I honestly don't care.
And after undoing the thing that messes Psychics she can keep helping us without penalty.

>>3085073
This might work. I'll +1 it, with the addition of suggesting that the Arsonist's Aerodactyl harrass the Machamp while Houndour deals with Spiritomb. He should at least be safe from the Psychic attack, which takes ONE danger out of the equation, and we can assume it probably has some Dark and Ghost moves as well which should also be less effective on Houndour.

>>3084893
changing vote from >>3084997 to >>3085073 and >>3085390

>All these anons forgetting this is a hostage situation
We could have Victoria take out whatever is blocking her and then have her go at Machamp. We'd have her to back us up with no issue and can bail out with Kadabra if necessary as well.

Rolled 7, 1, 6, 3, 5, 9 = 31 (6d10)

>>3084937
>>3084974
>>3084979
>>3084987
>>3085073
>>3085136
>>3085143
>>3085390
>>3085399
>Loudred: use Supersonic on Spiritomb (pretend to aim at both mons)
>Houndour: Toxic on Spiritomb
>Suggest The Arsonist to command Aerodactyl to keep harassing Machamp
>Victoria will try to take control over Machamp and fight Spiritomb

You mentally tell your plan to Victoria, she agrees to help, you feel discomfort in her thoughts, whatever’s blocking her abilities is giving her a rough time.
(I'll roll for her)
DC: 70

The Arsonist will command his Aerodactyl to deal more damage to Machamp, while his Primeape use his remaining strength to unleash a last flurry of attacks upon the Fighting type.
Aerodactyl DC: 6 (4 if Victoria succeeds!)
Primeape DC: 7 (4 if Victoria Succeeds)

(I’ll be rolling for them)

Houndour will be using Toxic on the Spiritomb. While Loudred tries to aim a “Supersonic” at the same target. This is particularly difficult as a sound based move will normally hit the mons surrounding her, including an ally!

Houndour’s DC:6
Loudred’s DC: 5 (Partial pass will confuse Machamp, Spiritomb and Primeape, succesful and Crits will only hit Spiritomb)

Machamp is preparing an “Ice Punch” to deal with Aerodactyl while the Spiritomb gets ready to unleash a “Dark Pulse” to finish off Primeape and cause some damage to everyone around!

Roll me 2d10s

Rolled 7, 5 = 12 (2d10)

>>3086112

Rolled 63, 38, 3 = 104 (3d100)

>>3086112
Rolling for Psychic girl

Rolled 6, 3 = 9 (2d10)

>>3086112

Rolled 7, 8 = 15 (2d10)

>>3086112
Come on please...

>>3086114
>>3086119
>>3086124
YES
crit toxic AND successful Supersonic
>>3086117
oof, mindblocked again
>>3086112
aero success on damaging machamp
partial pass on Primeape damaging machamp

toxic confuse should keep Spiritomb busy for a couple rounds hopefully

next round houndour flamethrower machamp and pray for a burn, loudred screech machamp and make aerodactyl easier to STAB damage machamp

what do you guys think?

>>3086135
Machamp should be like one hit away from dying by then, we should attack Spiritomb instead and beat it before it uses Pain Split or something.

>>3086161
but if we leave Machamp standing, he will demolish Loudred and Houndour, then Aerodactyl gets 2v1d if we cannot KO secure Spiritomb, then we lose

>>3086173
Unless Aerodactyl really messes up, Machamp shouldn't be standing after an Aerial Ace, Flamethrower and Screech is just overkill.

>>3086114
>>3086119
>>3086124
>>3086117
>Aerodactyl: successful pass!
>Primeape: Partial pass!
>Loudred: Succesful pass!
>Houndour: CRIT!
>Victoria: Fail

Houndour spews a mass of noxious toxins unto Spiritomb’s, it’s a constant stream of gasified poison that mix with the spectral body of his foe, his opponent vitality is eroded by the poison, showing pain in his twisted expression as he unleashes an unnerving aura of obscure matter that quickly envelopes most of the fighting area.

Houndour reflexively manages to dodge it by jumping in the last second, doing a flip and landing perfectly after the energy dissipates

Victoria abandons your mind and tries to take control of Machamp, but with his abilities weakened she barely fails to do so. Regardless of it, Primeape uses his remaining strength to deal another *Close Combat” unto the Machamp, hitting with violent desperation, Aerodactyl joins in with a super effective!

The Machamp strikes at Aerodactyl with an “Ice Punch” just after he takes damage, his punch are strong enough to send the flying/rock type off balance.
>It’s super effective! Aerodactyl suffers some serious damage!

Primeape doesn’t get much time to punch away as the *Dark Pulse* finishes him off, the obscure mass of energy hits Loudred, Aerodactyl and Machamp as well causing a considerable amount of damage. With this second hit, Aerodactyl is done for.

Loudred finishes off this round, since her speed was reduced for her use of *Hammer Arm*. Unleashing a *Supersonic* confusing Spiritomb and making him more open to attacks!

>Spiritomb is badly poisoned, taking damage this round!

>Loudred: 2/3 of health left.
>Aerodactyl: Knocked out
>Primeape: Knocked out
>Houndour: Full health
>Machamp: 1/3 of health left
>Spiritomb: A bit over half it’s health left

Victoria says she can try again, but she might have to be MORE forceful. And needs to act quick as her head is killing her.

>plead to her to attempt to control machamp one more time
>let her rest
>other/ write-in

And regarding your mons, what do?

>>3086233
*with a super effective Aerial ace!

>>3086233
Well fuck it, we are killing Machamp now.
>plead to her to attempt to control machamp one more time
>Loudred: Ice Beam Spiritomb
>Houndoom: Flamethrower Machamp
Thanks to that brilliant Hammer Arm Loudred Moves after Machamp, so if Houndour and Victoria can't beat it someone gets fucked anyways.

>>3086251
>Loudred
>Attack Machamp with Pound

>Houndour
>Attack Machamp with Flamethrower
>Let Victoria rest

Spiritomb isn't in any state to do anything to us right now, and we can just take out Machamp this turn.

>>3086251
+1

>>3086282
>Spiritomb isn't in any state to do anything to us right now
False, that will be IF it gets a bad roll.
And why on Earth do you insist on using shit moves? We did that before back at the first gym and we got fucked over by it.

>>3086251
Agreed. Machamp has to go out NOW.
Houndour has increased Speed, and is pretty fast anyways, so he should easily outrun Machamp and hit first.
But Loudred should go Defensive, shes almost certainly gong to get targeted, and we dont want her to go down, and if Flamethrower doesnt take out Machamp, she cant evade hits thanks to No Guard.

>>3086251
>>3086282
>>3086295
>>3086302
>>3086564

Victoria tries once more to control Machamp, more forcefully than before, without the *Supersonic* excuse, they may notice something’s off, but at the very least, it could give you a chance to finish of Machamp!

The psychic is forcing herself, she doesn’t want to see you die, after all, how will she entertain herself while she’s living in the lab?
DC: 70
Best of three!
Failing this roll will provoke the revolutionaries to take action!

Loudred takes aim at the confused Spiritomb, it’s current state makes him open to attacks!
DC: 4

Houndour readies himself to blast the Machamp with a *Flamethrower* trying to keep enough distance to avoid being hit at full force!
DC: 7 (3 if Victoria succeeds! Assured hit!)

Machamp gets in position to deliver a powerful *Cross Chop* to both of your mons, while the confused Spiritomb readies another *Hypnosis* now aimed at your Houndour.

The frustated Arsonist, now with both of his mons out of comission Throw a revive to you, he wants you to revive his Primeape as he’s currently busy "Taking care of sweet cheeks"

Roll me some d100 (best of three) and 2d10s! (Three rolls!

OOC: Sorry for the lateness, family came over and they just left.