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Monday. 7th day of your journey.

The wind blows in the green landscapes that surround you, in the distance you can see several mountains that surround your destination.
The heat of the sun is not suffocating like in the desert, in change, it is a pleasant feeling encamped by the summer breeze.
Once you recomposed, you proceeded to help with the food. Even if Mimikyu would not let you do much, fearful that you would somehow intoxicate everyone.

Before anyone looks, you decide to see if you gained any Psychic abilities from your encounter with “The Beast” yesterday, you concentrate on rock nearby the size of your palm, clearing your head of any other thoughts, visualizing the rock moving upwards….

It’s moving! It’s moving! You made the thing float!

[Victoria]: I made the thing float. You are welcome.
“So, I don’t got any psychic thingies now?”
[Victoria]: No, your brain doesn’t seem fit for it

You feel a slight disappointment.

[Victoria]: I could ask my father to perform one of his experimental surgeries on you.

[Victoria]: But the survival rate is null, that’s why he stopped that project.

[Victoria]: It is easier to communicate with you. But that is probably on my part…

>Is now bit easier to communicate with Victoria.
You sit do with your companions around the campfire.
The egg sandwich Mimikyu made is pretty damn good, Gareth is currently in tears of joy, since it’s the first time in long time he eats a breakfast like this. “It feels like home” he exclaims while e tries to not wet his meal with his tears. You are grateful to have bought those ingredients and spices for Mimikyu back at Madeleine.

Adage Village is a couple of days of travel ahead, if you hurry things up, even while training in the morning, you should be able to arrive tomorrow night or by Wednesday morning.

Mimikyu is currently busy trying to improve the flavor of the food of his teammates, as well as Gareth and Eli’s team, at bequest of Vulpix, he only agreed because he really likes to cook.

>>3099301
After this meal, both Eli and Gareth are going to train for a bit, and you should as well, if you want to see some progress with your team you need to be constant with your training. You need to become stronger to face the challenges that will approach you soon.

Your phone is currently brimming with messages and calls from your parents and sister, asking if you are alright, they seem to have caught wind of what happened at Madeleine with the revolutionaries, but they don’t know how involved you were.

Regarding your family. You should tell them…
>Tell them you are alright, you already left Madeleine when that happened.
>You were close by, they are blowing this out of proportion, it wasn’t anything too dangerous.
>Tell them the whole truth, that you fought the revolutionaries with The Arsonist and he took Jeanne and the governor.
>Other/ write-in.

And regarding your traveling companions.
>Hey, do any of you know how to use a gun? (Show them your “memento” of yesterday)
>Did anything strange happen last night while I was asleep?
>Tell them about Victoria (Everything)
>Tell them about your apparent Doppelganger, so they can be on the lookout for anybody that looks like you.
>Other/write-in

>>3099304
>Tell them you are alright, you already left Madeleine when that happened.

No need to make them even more worried that we were involved in the accident.


>Did anything strange happen last night while I was asleep?

>>3099304
>Tell them you are alright, you already left Madeleine when that happened.
>Hey, do any of you know how to use a gun? (Show them your “memento” of yesterday)
Pretty weird that the police didn't take it from us, but that's cool, Eli can now teach us the way of a /k/ommando/delinquent.

>>3099304
>Tell them you are alright, you already left Madeleine when that happened.
>Tell them about your apparent Doppelganger, so they can be on the lookout for anybody that looks like you.
>Hey, do any of you know how to use a gun? (Show them your “memento” of yesterday)
I'm shocked we managed to hold onto that thing between the police and being caught in a manmade mudslide. Not that I'm complaining.

>>3099304
>>You were close by, they are blowing this out of proportion, it wasn’t anything too dangerous.
>Hey, do any of you know how to use a gun? (Show them your “memento” of yesterday)

>>3099317
>>3099356
>>3099392


You respond to your family telling them you are safe and sound. That you’ve already left for Adage Village when the revolutionaries took control of the installations. They seem relieved after seeing your answer. Your father answering you almost instantly.

“Just be safe out there champ, Who knows what this wackos are capable of doing”
“Try to keep yourself distanced from anything too dangerous, take care son”
“Don’t make murkrow or meowth worried bro! Nor me, let us now u are safe from time to time, ok?”

You feel a bit bad lying to them, but it’s for the better. No need to make them worry even more.

As you finish your breakfast, you rummage trough you bag to retrieve something. The gun you got yesterday. Nonchalantly you take it out and show it to your traveling partners.

Percy: Hey, do any of you know how to use one of these?

Eli is taken back by the surprise and almost chokes on her food. Gareth seems more intrigued than anything.

Eli: (coughing) When did you get a gun!?
[Eli]: Why do you still have it? Didn’t the police took you for questioning?

[Kadabra]: I hid it with my teleportation the moment we got out of the training facility.
[Kadabra]: Alongside your other “Illegal Items”.

Oh right, the cracked mega stone and Abomasite, you could go to jail if they found those. Not sure how severe is too be carrying a gun though.

After explaining how you got it past the police, Eli seems a bit calmer. She’s still a bit shocked about the gun.

Percy: It is really so strange? I’m pretty sure your dad carries around bigger eh, guns than this one.

[Eli]: Yeah! My dad! It’s just fucking bizarre to see you weirdo with a piece.

[Gareth]: Hey, can I see that for a moment?

You hand the older trainer the firearm as he starts to examine it. “Semi-automatic SEED, 9mm, good stopping power, 12 rounds. Wow, definitely needs some cleaning….” As he goes about, you and Eli look at him flabbergasted.

[Gareth]: Oh, sorry, my old man used to take me out to the range form time to time, and this is the kind of model he carried around in the force.

>Dispose of the gun
>Let’s keep the gun as a memento, get rid of the bullets.
>Let Gareth Keep it? He seems to know how to use it.
>Ask him to teach you how to use it?
>Other/ write-in

>>3099540
>>Ask him to teach you how to use it
YES. Time to be hard-boiled.

>>3099540
>>Ask him to teach you how to use it?

>>3099540
>>Ask him to teach you how to use it

>>3099540
>Ask him to teach you how to use it?

>>3099540
>Let Gareth Keep it? He seems to know how to use it.
Definitely have him give us some pointers on gun safety and operation, though.

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>>3099540
>Ask him to teach you how to use it?
Gareth with his gun knowledge and affinity for Bug types and bug-looking mons, and love of cool anime names, is pretty much a few steps and GITTING GUD away from pic related

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You tell Gareth to teach you how to use the firearm properly, maybe that way, you won’t let what happened yesterday with the Arsonist happen again.

Gareth seems a bit unsure, but looking at your team and thinking about it for a moment, he agrees. “If you can handle Pokémon you probably can handle this” he wants to wait for your arm to heal though, making a complete newbie try to shoot with only one arm is not a good idea.
Speaking of your arm, it’s feeling way better, that *heal pulse* did wonders to speed up your recovery, if you don’t yourself any further you may be fully healed up by tomorrow.
>Gareth will teach you to use the gun as soon as you can fully move your other arm.

He also suggest you get a license to carry firearms once you get the chance, he’s got one and you shouldn’t have any trouble to get your own. Since you don’t have any criminal records. Unlike others.

[Eli]: I don’t need a gun, we can kick ass without one!

[i][Jaws]: I’M A WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION [i]

Eli makes sure you don’t skip on your training session. After working with your mons, and doing some sparring with your traveling partners and all the normal, grass, bug and flying types nearby you are ready to pack things up and continue on your journey! Your team is slowly but surely doing some progress, you should start seeing some progress after another training session

Vulpix seems intrigued by the ample green pastures, she wants to explore a bit before you go “I’m just giving you a heads up trainer” She seems decided to explore.

>Let her, you’ll have Kadabra teleport her with you once she’s done
>Send someone to chaperone her (who?)
>Let’s go with her, just you, you’ll join the others soon.
>Get back here snowcone! (Put her back in her ball)
>other/write-in

>>3099700
>>Let’s go with her, just you, you’ll join the others soon.

>Lets just go on a walk with her(enjoy outdoors & sights to see)

The picture that QM used was really pretty btw

>>3099700
>>Let her, you’ll have Kadabra teleport her with you once she’s done

>>3099700
>Let’s go with her, just you, you’ll join the others soon.

>>3099700
>Let her, you’ll have Kadabra teleport her with you once she’s done

Rolled 1 (1d2)

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Spend some time with ice cream
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Trust her enough to let her go alone
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>>3099822
You decide accompany Vulpix on a walk, hurrying it up you start to pack your things up and soon join her, taking care of maintaining enough distance to not make her feel she’s being watched over.

You let her curiosity guide her as she roams the land. Meanwhile you enjoy the sights, the peaceful pastures where groups of Rapidash throttle around. Tauros standing proudly near the mountains.

Hoothoots and Noctowl resting peacefully on the trees, while the Fletchings and Pidgeots soar the bright blue sky. The sound of nearby bug type. You try to gather some data with hour Pokedex of the nearby Pokémon but is hard to not get caught up on the view.

the little Ice type as she carefully approaches every new thing, she’s sniffing a mature berry that just fell from the ground before something else catches her attention, a group of fire type Vulpix.

“Look trainer! They are real! The red Vulpix are real!”

You can help but laugh at her reaction, despite her troublesome personality there’s an air of innocence to her, that reminds you just how young she is. All of your team is, the older ones are Kadabra and Houndour, and the two of them aren’t “adults” yet.

It’s rare to get one on one tine with any of your team members since you are always with all of them, maybe you should address something with her.

>Her little “crush” on Houndour
>Does she misses home?
>Her bullying of Prince
>Why do you keep calling me “trainer”?
>Her teammates in general, what does she think of them?
>Let’s just enjoy this time with her, put her on your shoulder and let her lead the way!
>Evolution, tell her you’ll use the ice stone after her training of this week is done
>Other/write-in

>>3099933
>>Let’s just enjoy this time with her, put her on your shoulder and let her lead the way!

>>3099933
>Let’s just enjoy this time with her, put her on your shoulder and let her lead the way!
>Let her know if she wants to talk about anything we'll always listen.

>>3099933
>Why do you keep calling me “trainer”?
We should get our Pokémon nicknames soon, since we might end up gaining some fame as a trainer having nicknames will help them gain reputation too.

>>3099933
>Let’s just enjoy this time with her, put her on your shoulder and let her lead the way!

>>3100083
+1

>>3099933
>Let’s just enjoy this time with her, put her on your shoulder and let her lead the way!

>Her little “crush” on Houndour

>>3099933
>>Why do you keep calling me “trainer”?
>Her bullying of Prince

>>3099933
>Why do you keep calling me “trainer”?
>Her bullying of Prince
The two are related I believe

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She may be a handful sometimes, but you think she’s doing good. She may be troublesome to the other members but is nothing too serious, maybe that’s her way to get closer to them, Pokémon can be competitive by nature, besides she’s still young and the journey is just starting, may as well enjoy these peaceful times with her.

You crouch and extend your healthy arm to her.
”What are you doing trainer?” the small Ice type questions you, while she smells the fresh grass.

”I thought you may get a better view of things up there, you can lead the way if you want”

Vulpix doesn’t waste any time to take on your offer, quickly climbing trough your arm and onto your functioning shoulder, you stand up, being careful of not dropping her. You can feel her cool fur near your face as she finds the best position to accommodate herself.

” Move forward trainer! And do it fast! ” You are happy to oblige, you spend your time chasing around different types of mons, stalking around Vulpix’s fire type variants who she still can’t believe are real, quietly creeping around the sleeping bug types so you and your teammate can get a closer look at them.

She seems really happy, enjoying herself. You finish off by carefully climbing on of the mounds nearby. From the uppermost part, you can spy your traveling partners and the rest of your team ready to depart. Vulpix’s involuntary let’s her head rest against yours, nuzzling. She seems to enjoy being pet, probably due to her group at the White Room being originally bred as pets.

>Vulpix feels a little bit closer to you.

There are other things you notice, on the opposite side of the field, there’s a battle going on between two trainers, one looks like Dick, but older, smugger and like a complete shitbag.

It’s Maximiliam who seems to be in the process of decimating a familiar bounty hunter, the girl you met back at Ibarra Village who got in a fight with Eli. She’s losing pretty badly, her Breloom being pummeled by the older trainer’s Eelektross. Besides that, you can hear an intense “buzzing” coming from somewhere, you are not sure where, but’s it’s starting to hear louder and louder, it’s not weird for Bug-Types to be around here, after all, Adage Village is pretty close to an ample marsh where they proliferate.

You could either return with your traveling companions while you are in range or let them now you are staying here for a bit with Vulpix and check out the other things.

>Let’s look for the source of the *Buzzing*
>Let’s check out the battle down below
>Don’t waste more time. Return with your companions.
>Other/ write-in.

OOC: Sorry for the lateness. Just arrived home. I hope to update quicker now.

>>3100648
>Don’t waste more time. Return with your companions.

>Don’t waste more time. Return with your companions.
Let's get to training, we can't help Vicky if we aren't stronger. If we hope to help Kali beat Maximiliam, or for us to beat Maximiliam.

>>3100648
>Let’s look for the source of the *Buzzing*
We are still checking every Mon' with our Dex, right? Don't wanna miss any Behemoth/Bioweapon, even if we just are in some random valley.

>>3100648
>>Let’s look for the source of the *Buzzing*

>>3100665
This

>>3100665
This, Check Buzzing, if only so we dont stumble into it on accident like were prone to do.

>>3100648
>Let’s look for the source of the *Buzzing*

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>Check out the Buzzing.


With the Pokedex in hand you try to scan all around your for any Pokémon to no avail, but you can still hear the buzzing, it comes and goes, as if it were flying pass by you.

it’s not the first time you heard such sound, it’s definitely a bug-type, and there seems to be accompanied by the sound of wings flapping at extreme speeds. Judging by the potency of the sound, and since it must be far away, and considering its speediness, it’s definitely a Yanmega!

Once you’ve reached this conclusion you can feel something grab onto your shirt and arms, six obscure colored, sturdy legs envelope you and press your body. The Bug Type Pokémon starts to fly up again, now with both you and Vulpix, your team is too far away to recall on to their Pokéballs o alert them of your situation.

The Bug type starts to move away from the mound, your body is trapped in it’s grasp and the only one near you is Vulpix.

What should you do?

>The Yanmega is not taking Vulpix with him! Tell her to jump down while she can and alert the others.
>Try to communicate with Kadabra so he can teleport over here and help you out! (Requires rolls)
>Try to communicate with Victoria, maybe she can help you out? (Requires rolls!)
>Tell Vulpix to attack Yanmega so it let goes off you! (Requires roll)
>Talk to Yanmega and try to convince him of letting you go.
>Other/ write-in

>>3100754
*or to alert them of your situation.

>>3100754
>Talk to Yanmega and try to convince him of letting you go.
If we can win this big bug over, it should join up with Gareth

>>3100754
>>Talk to Yanmega and try to convince him of letting you go.
>Can you Pokeplease let me go?

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>>3100754
>>Try to communicate with Victoria, maybe she can help you out? (Requires rolls!)
If you think your [DRAGONFLY] STANDs a chance against my [SWEET VICTORY], you are in for a surprise.

>>3100754
>The Yanmega is not taking Vulpix with him! Tell her to jump down while she can and alert the others.

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>Talk things out!

As the Yanmega starts to fly away from the mount, your feet dangling on the air, if he were to let you go, you would fall a good distance until you hit the ground, painfully, probably fatally too.

[Percy]: Hey! Mr. Yanmega! Could you consider letting us go? Maybe if you could tell me why where you going to take us, I may come up with a solution.

[Yanmega]: *BUZZ* Silence Human! You don’t have a say in this, I need to pay my daily tribute *BUZZ*

[Yanmega]:*BUZZ* Wait, did you just speak as one of us? *BUZZ*

[Vulpix]: You bet he did, you big disgusting bug thing! Now let us go!

[Percy]: There’s no need to insult him Vulpix, I’m sure we can come to an agreement. You said something about us being tribute right? So we are not food for you?

[Yanmega]: *BUZZ* That’s correct human, we, marsh-dwellers must offer tribute to our *QUEEN*, or we will be eaten. As a “Master” I figured out you had various “Servants” with you, so I could save me the job of hunting down tributes for her. *BUZZ*

[Vulpix] :Why are you telling us this?

[Yanmega]: *BUZZ*I feel partly guilty for this, I do not wish to harm others unnecessarily, but I can’t go against the QUEEN orders. *BUZZ*



>You see, I don’t have my full team with me, if you were to get me a bit closer to them, I could get them in their Pokéballs. (Convince him of flying near your team so they can help you out) (Needs roll.)
>Pretend to play along, you’ll escape once you arrive at the marsh.
>Maybe I can help you deal with this problem? Take out the QUEEN for you? (Needs Roll, hard)
>What about this? I’ll give you the food I got with me and you’ll let me go? (Give him all of your Poké-food, except for Mimikyu’s spices)
>Other/ write-in

>What about this? I’ll give you the food I got with me and you’ll let me go? (Give him all of your Poké-food, except for Mimikyu’s spices)

>>3100898
>>Maybe I can help you deal with this problem? Take out the QUEEN for you? (Needs Roll, hard)
You guys are probably tired of boss battles at this point but fuck it, Pokémon is about fights and nothing will change my mind about that.

>>3100898
>You don't want me and Vulpix - how about I help you find a better tribute?

>>3100898
>"There's another option here- you could join me, and never have to fear becoming someone else's food, become strong, and eat the tastiest food this side of the continent. You don't really even need to battle, just help help me out every once in a while."

>>3100898
>"What if I can talk to the Queen and offer her some of my food as tribute in your place?"
Queen might be Behemoth Vespiquen. We're envoy of Electivire. This might be useful for us in the future.

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I'll change to this.

>>3100953
Yeah, changing from >>3100935 to this.

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>>3100915

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>"What if I can talk to the Queen and offer her some of my food as tribute in your place?"

The QUEEN sounds similar to a couple of mons you’ve encountered before, apparently voracious appetite, subjects that serve them, other Pokémon acknowledge her as an authority and something different for her species. Sounds like a Behemoth. If she’s like the YELLOW KING, you may have the opportunity to make a powerful ally. Let’s just hope she’s not like the man eating MOTHER.

[Percy]: Alright, hear me out. What if you let me talk to the Queen and offer her some of my food as tribute in your place?"


[Yanmega]: *BUZZ* How much food are we talking about?BUZZ*

[Percy]: Enough to feed 6 Pokémon for a couple of days.

[Yanmega]:*BUZZ* That seems sufficient, I shall take the food. But why would you desire to talk to the QUEEN? *BUZZ*

[Vulpix]: Yeah! He could had just let us go!

[Percy]: I think it could be good for us in the future, we might make a powerful alliance?

[Yanmega]:*BUZZ* Suit yourself human! I shall take you with the other Tribute! *BUZZ*



Using it’s Speed Boost, the Yanmega starts to accelerate more and more, you tell him to let you return Vulpix to her Pokéball so she can be safe, he agrees.

You can catch a brief glimpse of your traveling partners and your team in the ground, they seem to be looking for you, the last thing you can see is Eli pointing to the Yanmega.

The air is cold up here and traveling at high speeds just makes it chillier. You see the green pastures and hills as you pass them by, flying over the rocky formations and mountains that surround the marsh and Adage Village, you get a glimpse of the rural settlement before descending down into the *Croaking Marsh*.

The Yanmega drops you down in one of the drier parts of the place and pushes you into a small wooden cell. Guarding it, there’s younger looking Yanma. Inside of the cell, there’s a blonde girl wearing glasses, her blue garment dirtied by the mud surrounding her. She seems to be muttering to herself, maybe she’s planning to escape?


[Yanma]: *BUZZ* You got another Human? I know the QUEEN specifically asked us to bring humans, but Isn’t two a bit too much? *BUZZ*


[Yanmega]: *BUZZ* He isn’t a tribute, he wants to speak with the QUEEN, he’s got enough food to serve as tribute for days. *BUZZ*


[Yanmega]:*BUZZ* Sorry human, you must remain in here until the hour to give tribute begins, for your safety. Other Pokémon might want to entrap you and use you as their offerings, and they may not be as persuasible as me. *BUZZ*

With that said the Yanmega goes out, he has to forage food for himself and the younger Yanma, they seem to be kin.

The young girl in blue seems disheartened and frustrated by your arrival.

Kali:You have to be kidding me.

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You try to use your cellphone to let everyone know you are alright, but it seems you got no service.

>Hey Kali, don't worry I have a plan to get us out of here faster than an Accelgor, well, not that fast, did you know Accelgor can go up to 200 mph during battle? and....

>You are not talking to her. Remain silent and wait for Yanmega.

>Ignore her and ask Yanma about the QUEEN.

>So, looks like we might die. Want to, let bygones be bygones?

>>3101061
Or as always,

>Other/ write-in

>>3101061
>Hey Kali, don't worry I have a plan to get us out of here faster than an Accelgor, well, not that fast, did you know Accelgor can go up to 200 mph during battle? and....

>>3101061
>>So, looks like we might die. Want to, let bygones be bygones?

>>3101061
>>You are not talking to her. Remain silent and wait for Yanmega.

>>3101061
>>Hey Kali, don't worry I have a plan to get us out of here faster than an Accelgor, well, not that fast, did you know Accelgor can go up to 200 mph during battle? and....

>>3101061
Wait how did you get captured?

>>3101093
>>meant like this

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You are awkwardly sitting across the primitive jail petting Vulpix. Kali is currently walking around the short space of the cage, pulling her hair out of frustration while mumbling “Why Him? Why, of all the trainers in Aztlan him? I’ll take Eli, even Dick! Is this a cruel joke God?”. You know things between you and her haven’t been the best, but maybe you could help her calm down.

“No, maybe, this is happening for a reason, okay, this isn’t so bad, you still can do this.” She keeps mumbling to herself. See? Even she is beginning to accept it! Even though it sounds more like she’s deluding herself that everything is alright.

You decide to try and help her calm her nerves.

[Percy]: Heeeeeey, Kali. You, don’t worry! Ehm, girl! I have a plan to get us out of here faster than an Accelgor!

She stops her rambling to look at you with a tired expression. She seems fed up with something.

[Percy]: Well not that fast, once an Accelgor shed it’s armor it can move at incredible speeds! A professionally trained Accelgor may go up to 200 mph during a battle! Even though the can’t conserve that speed for long, did you know the fastest Accelgor recorded, could run to the speed of….

[Kali]: Shut up, j-just, shut up for a second. I’m thinking here.

She takes a deep breath before continuing, she has her hand in her forehead as a sign of frustration.

[Kali]: (Sigh) Just tell me your stupid plan.

You tell Kali about your encounter with Yanmega and how you scheduled a meeting with the Queen in exchange for the food.

[Kali]:Alright, then, how are you gonna convince her of letting us go? We are still technically in her power and you already gave away our bargaining chip.

[Percy]:I’m still not sure, I was thinking I could come up with something while talking with her!

[Kali]:…

[Kali]: Fuck it.

[Kali]:I don’t care if I show you, I’m breaking us out of here.

The girl seems to be concentrating on something out of the cage, a bag, must be hers judging by the K engraved on it. Is she trying to drag it here with her abilities? You can see the thing twitch.

[Percy]:Oh, you mean your psychic powers?

You say unintentionally, before biting your tongue, making the girl lose her concentration.

[Kali]:Percival, what did you just say?

[Percy]: Eh.. I meant, PSYCHE! Icky ehm, powers. Cause, you are icky. And, just… ah shit.

[Kali]:… I

[Percy]:Ok Kali, I know we don’t like each other, but you gotta trust me on this one? It’s not the first time I do this, I had a run in with a similar giant Pokémon with tons of servants and now I’m raising it’s child.

[Kali]: So, I should trust you cause you are a Pokémon nanny?

[1/2]

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[Percy]:No, you should, because I’ve gotten out of this situation like this before. Alright? Just give me a chance.

She seems pensive for a moment, she seems a bit conflicted, but finally she…

[Kali]: Ok, let’s do this. I’m still getting my team, in case your poke-whispering fails.

She agreed?!


[Victoria]: Hug her.

“Don’t push it Vicky!” You mentally respond to the psychic.

[Percy]:No, you should, because I’ve gotten out of this situation like this before. Alright? Just give me a chance.

She seems pensive for a moment, she seems a bit conflicted, but finally she…

[Kali]: Ok, let’s do this. I’m still getting my team, in case your poke-whispering fails.

She agreed?!


[Victoria]: Hug her.

“Don’t push it Vicky!” You mentally respond to the psychic.

You keep your mouth shut so the girl can succeed on getting her team back with her. She takes her bracelet off from her wrist. Her eyes glow faintly as the bag starts to float and slowly drag towards the cage. She’s having a lot of trouble with it, even though the bag doesn’t seem particularly heavy.

Thankfully, there was an invisible psychic hand to help her out.
She made you promise to not tell absolutely anyone about this or she’ll ruin you.

Meh, duly noted.


Before Kali gets a chance to put her bracelet back, something seems to take hold of her. She stares at you with a vacant look.

[Victoria]: If you wont’. Then take my hand. Before she takes control again.

>Victoria, this is not the time nor the place! Maybe later!
>Don’t posses your sister’s body! That’s really messed up!
>Comply to the psychic's wishes.
>Other/ write-in

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>>3101185
Ah man, I fucked up while copy pasting that, embarrassing.

Have a comfy image as an apology

>>3101185
>>Comply to the psychic's wishes.
Let's just do what Vicky says, I trust her.

>>3101185
>Don’t possess your sister’s body! That’s really messed up!
We have to explain Vicky about consent and handholding one day.

>>3101185
>Don’t posses your sister’s body! That’s really messed up!

>>3101185
>Comply to the psychic's wishes.

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Guys, you are aware this is a little girl asking you to engage in unprotected handholding through the non-consenting body of her sister, right? You know the sane thing is to shut her down politely but firmly, right?

>>3101185
>Victoria, this is not the time nor the place! Maybe later!

>>3101237
>The same girl who is currently inhabiting Percy's body, and we gained trust with the last session, not taking her hand would be like we don't trust her since she somewhat trusts us.

>>3101185
>Comply with the psychic.

>>3101241
Anon... I think you are missing several points here.
Okay, forget the handholding meme, I have to make things clear here.
When I made my write-in saying "trust me on this, I'll show you a way" the other day, I was including trusting our judgement, which is most of the time MUCH better than Victoria's. We have to make it clear for her that it's bad to possess someone without a good reason, even if it's just for something silly, because she has NO sense of morals or ethics.

For fucks sake, this isn't some life or death situation where we have to show how strong our bonds are.

>[Victoria]: Hug her.
>“Don’t push it Vicky!”
>[Victoria]: If you wont’. Then take my hand. Before she takes control again.

She literally just wants to hold hands.

>>3101192
>>3101195
>>3101212
>>3101226
>>3101238
>>3101241
>>3101253

>Comply with the Psychic.

It’s a bit weird, but well, she isn’t hurting anyone right? You are just humoring a little whim of her, besides you want to show her you trust. Still…
It’s weird, even for you.

You get closer to Kali/Victoria, and with a little you softly touch her hand. You can’t help but feel embarrassed.

[Victoria]: You…still feel so warm. And so, does she…

It seems like her control over her sister slipped, and in a moment Kali’s suddenly back in control, her expression changes to one of complete confusion as you quickly move your hand back to you and take some steps back. Kali seems confused, but she doesn’t push the issue, believing it’s just your “natural weirdness”

You, on the other hand. Feel a bit dirty. And sad.

Vulpix notices your flustered self and questions you.

[Vulpix]: What’s wrong trainer?
[Percy]: That was my first…

[Vulpix]: Huh?

[Percy]: That was my first time holding hands with a girl…

[Vulpix]: Are you serious? Your such a kid trainer.


Now, onto more serious concerns…

After a while, Yanmega finally returns to escort you through the Croaking alongside Kali.

The place is pretty ample, brimming with different types of bug types, as well as poison types, grass types and various water types acclimated to these conditions. The heat surrounding you is humid and uncomfortable. You are carrying Vulpix in your shoulder again, as she doesn’t want to get dirty this early.

While you walk trough a particularly desolate area of the Croaking Marsh, Kali leans over you to whisper something.

[Kali]: I’m not really liking this

[Percy]: Really? I mean, I guess a marsh may not look pretty at first, but just look at all these kinds of different mons you won’t find living together nowhere else! I just saw some Poliwags playing around with a Tangela and…

[Kali]:Get your mind off those critters for a second and listen to me. I’m not liking this whole, giant Vespiqueen demanding tributes.

[Kali]:The coast is clear, I got Arcanine fully healed in my bag, I could let him out, we climb onto him and make our way too Adage Village. You in?
>She’s right, this is your chance, you have no idea what you will be dealing with.
> ”C’mon Kali, trust me on this, the Behemoths aren’t all bad! Calm down” (Relax as well, while dealing with the QUEEN.)
>Don’t do anything rash. But, keep your mons ready, you aren’t so sure about this. (Be on the lookout for anything weird, may cause you to act nervous and jumpy with the Queen.)

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>>3101291
>>Don’t do anything rash. But, keep your mons ready, you aren’t so sure about this. (Be on the lookout for anything weird, may cause you to act nervous and jumpy with the Queen.)
If diplomacy fails, theres always Diplomacy.

>>3101277
Just saw your post, I realized that I misread it. My bad.

>>3101291
>Don’t do anything rash. But, keep your mons ready, you aren’t so sure about this. (Be on the lookout for anything weird, may cause you to act nervous and jumpy with the Queen.)

>>3101291
>”C’mon Kali, trust me on this, the Behemoths aren’t all bad! Calm down”

>>3101295
>>3101298
>>3101315

>Don’t do anything rash. But, keep your mons ready, you aren’t so sure about this. (Be on the lookout for anything weird, may cause you to act nervous and jumpy with the Queen.)

You tell Kali to not do anything rash, but to keep her mons ready for anything. Just in case things don’t go as you plan. To be honest, you are feeling a little nervous.

After a lot of walking through shallow waters you are finally in the deepest part of the marsh, surrounded by tall trees that impede the sunlight from entering. Instead torches have been arranged around the area. It seems to be a pathway towards the QUEEN.

The path towards her is heavily guarded, Scolipede, Escavalier, Pinsir, tons of Combee and other Bug Type mons, and even some humans, but the people here, seem quite strange.

Sitting on a throne made out there she is. A Humongous Vespiqueen. You can feel your Pokédex vibrate, seems like it’s registering something.

Yanmega and Yanma are carrying all of your Poké-Kibble. They offer it humbly to the serious Queen sitting on her throne. She takes a glance at it, and with a gesture she accepts it, the pair of Pokémon may remain in the marsh. But it’s not only them that are offering tributes, different kind of Bug Types gather around her, offering her all kind of things. Loads of berries, the bodies of different Pokémon they’ve hunted, and even, some live trainers who are either shaking on her booths or unconscious.

One Surskit comes near her, with only a measly two and a half Razz berries, she pleads to her QUEEN, telling her that it was the only food she could forage, but that next time she’ll definitely bring a bigger tribute next time.

[THE QUEEN]: There won’t be a next time

The Vespiquen gives and order and the Surskit is promptly surrounded by a group of Ariados, the Surskit tries to move past them but she’s detained by her attacker’s string shot. Her moves slow down as the Arachnids shoot more and more silk onto her body. She’s completely immobilized.

[THE QUEEN]: Prepare her for execution.

The subjects of the Queen comply, handing the Surskit to an Escavalier, who readies his lance to pierce the Surksit body in one swift strike as soon as his Queen commands it.

[THE QUEEN]: Bring the *Masters* forth

[Yanmega]: *BUZZ* My Queen! Excuse me, but this pair of humans aren’t tributes, the one in red, he brought the bountiful food we offer you today! He can speak our language, and he wishes to talk to you. *BUZZ*

[THE QUEEN]: A man who understand us? Let him pass.


The pair of Escavalier standing between the Queen and her subjects retire their lances, letting you pass through. You try to swallow your nervousness.


[THE QUEEN]: Why do you seek audience with me, young human?

[THE QUEEN]: Speak now, or you’ll be joining the ranks of my soldiers, along the other *Masters*

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>>3101328

>"My Queen, I'm just here as a humble servant, your wish is my command " (Pretend to be here to help her, gain her trust) (Needs Roll) (Being on the lookout: Harder DC)

>What are you planning to do? What do you need *Masters* for?

>Signal Kali to get the fuck outta here. (Requires roll) Easier DC thanks to being on the lookout.

>Is there any way I can convince you of not kidnapping more trainers? (Needs roll, harder DC)

>Other/ write-in

>>3101331
Last post of the night, sleep well anons. I'll be returning tomorrow at 1:00 pm MDT

>>3101331
>Other/ write-in

>Bend to a Knee to show respect

I am Percival Williams Envoy of the Behemoth of Thunder, I carry with me his son whose name is Prince.

I mean the no harm, I was only passing through these lands, I only wish to take my companion with me, if there is something you further as the tribute, I may be able to provide it.

>>3101334
*If there is something you wish further as tribute

>>3101334
Yeah, something like this. Play up that we're the envoy, get all buddy-buddy, and get outta there.

>>3101334
This seems good, +1
Also, maybe add that, having ALL these mons providing daily tribute, even the young or small ones, seems a bit inefficient? Maybe She would allow us to offer some advice on an alternative method, maybe a schedule, or berry farming scheme so that all the subjects could be useful, theres no over hunting and theres less conflict in her territory?

I mean, Percy does have experience training worker pokemon, AND with Berry farms?

>>3101331
This >>3101334

>>3101331
>>3101464
Fuck, forgot to also back this >>3101374
This is also Percy offering his services on planning things like this, just in case Queen here feels like she's losing too much to let us go, even if we're an envoy.

we should talk specifically through Combee buzzing and dance-like motions (like real life bees do) to drive home that we're the real deal

>>3101291
I hope you anons are happy now percy is a hand holding slut.

>>3101632
We still have to hold hands with Eli

>>3101761
eli was supposed to be our first goddammit

>>3101946
We'll make it up to best girl soon

>>3101946
Was Victoria our first, since we touched her hand in the mindscape?

>>3101946
Victoria/Kali might have taken Percy's first handhold, but first everything else is definitely gonna go to Eli.

>>3101957
i will die before we give our other firsts to anyone else

>>3101334
>>3101337
>>3101374
>>3101464

>Bend a knee, show some respect to the monarch, offer your help and maybe some advice about agriculture.

DC:

50: No executions.

70: Gain her favor.

Best of three!

Rolled 38 (1d100)

>>3102002

Rolled 89 (1d100)

>>3102002

Rolled 71 (1d100)

>>3102002

>>3102005
>>3102006
Nice jobs anons

hey yo so we just gonna gloss over the fact she has mind slaves under her control, um yeah cool

>>3102122
We're a bit busy trying to avoid being eaten or turned into a mind slave ourself. We can worry about them once we're not in imminent danger personally. Besides, she's evidently keeping them alive for some purpose, possibly to enforce her rule over the other swamp Pokemon, chances are they aren't at any immediate risk.

>>3102142
except for the unconsious ones who probs get eaten

>>3102004
>>3102005
>>3102006


You take a knee in a sign of respect towards the Bug monarch.

[QUEEN]: A human who recognizes my position, intriguing.

The Queen communicates mostly by motions and gestures. So you should respond in a similar manner, show what that you are the real deal. Standing up, and starting to move around in circular and zig-zagging motions while buzzing.
To the untrained eye, you may look like you are just staggering like a drunkard while buzzing. But, you are carefully imitating the way Combee communivate, every movement is crucial and planned ahead!

[Percy]: Queen of this Marsh, I am Percival Williams Envoy of the Behemoth of Thunder, entrusted with his son whose name is Prince.

[QUEEN]: It’s been years since I’ve heard those terms, Envoy, Behemoth…
[QUEEN]:Human you’ve captured my attention. Voice your concerns. I shall lend you some of my time.

[Percy]: I mean the no harm, I was only passing through these lands, and only wish to take my companions with me, if there is something you with further as the tribute, I may be able to provide it.

[Percy]:And If I dare, I shall offer a bit of advice.

[Escavalier]: You lowly human dare to think you know better than our QUEEN? It’s a mockery and you deserved to be punished!

[QUEEN]: Let him finish.

You go on about to explain the Queen that having all of her subjects providing tribute daily may not be the best way to procure food, suggesting that maybe she could consider a schedule of sorts to prevent over hunting. Or maybe she could get her subjects to farm berries, she got plenty of land afterall.

Even though you don’t know anything about cultivating crops! You know how to take care og Grass types but not of actual plants. Your maternal grandfather was the one who’s good with that and you never really listened to him because of his troublesome personality while addressing you.


[1/2]

>>3102175

[QUEEN]: These suggestions have piqued my interest. I can see why another being such as myself has appointed you as his servant.

[QUEEN]: But, there’s more pressing matters at hand. The humans have put a price on my head, they are preparing to dethrone me and enslave me. Sending strong *Masters* after me.

[QUEEN]: Such a foolish notion, I’m a being fit to rule over others.

[Percy]: Why would they behave in such an irrational way?

[QUEEN]: They trespassed my territory, young *Masters* got close to my lands. I issued the correspondent punishment.

[QUEEN]: After weeping their foolish demises they’ve been sending stronger *Masters* after me. And I have a reason to believe a large group of them will be heading this way in the following days.

[QUEEN]:That’s why I’ve been getting *Masters* of my own.

The Queen points to the humans behind her, sporting vacant stares.

[QUEEN]: You have a way with words young Envoy, so I shall ask of you a favor, to prove yourself harmless.

[QUEEN]: Either, convince the humans to stop these foolish attacks on my regal person.

[QUEEN]: Or trick more *Masters* into entering my domains, bring them to me. I’ll turn them into my soldiers.

[QUEEN]: I shall let you go to do my bidding, but I may keep something to assure your return.


The Queen looks at Vulpix and Kali.

The Queen trusts you, lowering her guard around you
She wants you to bring other *Masters* here to become her soldiers. Or get rid of the bounty on her head.
You must leave something behind.

>Leave Vulpix
>Leave Kali.
>Convince her of letting you stay, let Vulpix and Kali go, explain the situation to Kali

>>3102189
>Leave Vulpix
Of the two of them, Vulpix is probably the only one who will listen when we say that these guys won't harm her while we're gone and we'll be back in a jiffy.

>>3102189
Leaving Kali's not an option, she trusts us about as far as she can throw us, I doubt she'd go for it. But we can't really stay ourself. So I guess Vulpix is the only option? But we only like, just had some bonding time, and this is probably going to totally ruin it. Can we go get one of our less, er, irritable Pokemon under guard from some of her soldiers? Like Mimikyu?

>>3102189
>>Leave Vulpix
Welp, this is quite a difficult situation.

>>3102206
You don't have any of your other Pokémon with you. The Yanmega just took you and Vulpix

>>3102206
I also kind of want to go make contact with Eli before she does something....drastic while trying to find us and Kali. Also let the Queen know that there's a high level master already in the area to watch out for, letting Max get the drop on her would be bad.

>>3102189
What if we left both Kali & Vulpix, so that Kali can take care Vulpix while we are away.

>>3102206
>>3102211
Sorry, I misread that, the Queen probably won't let you, unless you have a escort with you. But you may try to convince her!

>>3102211
Yeah, that's what I mean, ask the Queen if she can have some of her guards escort us over to where Eli and our Pokemon are so we can get someone a little less temperamental to serve as leverage, and make sure Eli doesn't go on a rampage trying to find us.

>>3102218
Alright then, I want to ask her if we can go to our friends, under guard, to go get a somewhat more reliable form of leverage and make sure that our friends don't try to come and find us.

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>>3102206
>>3102214
>>3102215


>>3102205
>>3102208
>2 votes
>Leave Vulpix.

The small Ice type looks at you, expecting you to move along.

[Vulpix]: It’s going to be pretty awkward to tell her we are leaving her behind, right trainer?

[Vulpix]: Well, let's go get others! Onwards!

You feel a little guilty about this, but you don't think you can trust Kali to stay here and not try anything.

Time to tell her she's staying behind.

Roll me some d100
best of three.

DC: 75 Make her understand you trust her enough to deal with this.
DC: 50 She'll begrudgingly agree to stay back. But will remain pissed.
DC: <50 Strain your relationship with Vulpix.

>>3102310
>Lower DC thanks to your previous bonding time with her.

Rolled 18 (1d100)

>>3102310

Rolled 58 (1d100)

>>3102310

Rolled 13 (1d100)

>>3102310

>>3102319
Thank you anon.

>>3102318
>>3102319
>>3102320

[Percy]: You are staying Vulpix, I don’t think I can leave Kali alone, she may try to do something

The little Ice Type turns her head towards the ground, she seems disappointed, angry.

[ [Vulpix]: So you are leaving ME behind, cause you think I’m a liability, you think I’m too weak to be useful.

[Percy]:It’s not like that Vulpix, don’t worry I’ll be back here as soon as I can.

[Vulpix]: Whatever, I wouldn’t have been of much help anyway. Just go. Don’t worry, I won’t try anything dumb. I can’t do anything anyway.


She’s still pissed at you, but not angry enough to try and lash out against the Queen soldiers.

The Queen let’s you and Kali go to do her bidding. She tells you where you can lead the *Masters* so her soldiers can get the drop on them and capture them.

Kali seems confused as to why you left Vulpix, and about everything that happened back there. So, you explain the situation to her, somebody had to stay back. She seems surprised and preoccupied by the Queen actions.

The Yanmega who brought you to the Marsh guides you and Kali towards the exit of the Croaking Marsh and give you directions towards Adage Village.

He still doesn’t understand what you were trying to accomplish by talking to the Queen. Once you are far away Kali let’s out her now evolved Arcanine, it’s big enough for the two of you to ride. Once he takes notices of you, he seems to involuntarily wag his tail. He seems glad to see you “Look Young Master, I’ve become even stronger now!” Kali tells her Pokémon to keep it quiet and get them to the village.

Kali is still sporting that confused look on her face when she glances towards your direction.

[Percy]: Why do you keep looking at me like that?

[Kali]: I’m just surprised you let her behind instead of me, considering, well, who you are.

>She’s a strong girl, I trust her.
>I can’t trust you to not try anything stupid.
>I don’t need to explain anything to you.
>Other/ write-in
As you get over Arcanine, and try to hold onto him with your only functioning arm, Kali questions you. “What’s next PokéManiac?”
>The Capture and Defense post in town, that’s where the bounties and hunters are.
>You are going to look for your team and your traveling companions. (Needs roll.)
>You’ll need the aid one of the strongest trainers you know, search for Maximilliam.
>Other/ write-in.

>>3102444
>>She’s a strong girl, I trust her.
>>I can’t trust you to not try anything stupid.

>You are going to look for your team and your traveling companions. (Needs roll.)

>>3102444
>>I don’t need to explain anything to you.

>>3102444
>Because now you owe me and you're gonna help me with this.
>You are going to look for your team and your traveling companions. (Needs roll.)

>>3102444
>She's a strong girl. And considerably more trustworthy than you.

>Bounty boards

>>3102444
>She’s a strong girl, I trust her.
>I can’t trust you to not try anything stupid.

>You are going to look for your team and your traveling companions. (Needs roll.)

>>3102444
>She’s a strong girl, I trust her.
>I can’t trust you to not try anything stupid.

>>You’ll need the aid one of the strongest trainers you know, search for Maximilliam.

If the Queen were to enslave Maximilliam it might help out Dick move up in Blackstone but at the same doesn't seem like something Percy would do on purpose.

I'll go for this.
>You are going to look for your team and your traveling companions. (Needs roll.)

>>3102444
>She’s a strong girl, I trust her.
Leave the implication that we conversely don't trust Kali unsaid.

>You are going to look for your team and your traveling companions. (Needs roll.)

>>3102444
>She’s a strong girl, I trust her.
>You are going to look for your team and your traveling companions.

>>3102444
>capture and defense post

Is there any way we could fake the queens capture?

>>3102453
>>3102462
>>3102463
>>3102465
>>3102467
>>3102471
>>3102477
>>3102488
>>3102514
>>3102514

You and Kali ride the Arcanine as you get closer to the Village, maybe Kali’s mon could pick the scent of your teammates if you get a little closer.

[Percy]: Because she’s strong, and I trust her to handle this situation correctly.

[Percy]:Unlike you, who’ll probably do something stupid and make things worse.

[Kali]: The sentiment is mutual.

You are surprised by her answer, you didn’t thought she had it in her but maybe she’s not so bad!

[Percy]:You really think about Vulpix like I do? I know is hard to notice at first, but she’s always trying to do her best!

[Kali]:No you autistic Pokémon lover, I can’t trust you to not do something stupid!

Never mind.

[Percy]:I’m not autistic! (You think) And I just got us out of there, be a little grateful don’t you?
[Kali]:We could’ve gotten out of there sooner if you just let me use my Arcanine to get us out of there! But nooo, let’s give the mind controlling Queen of bugs a chance!

[Percy]: Hey I didn’t know she was like that.

[Kali]:She was forcing Pokémon to bring her tribute like some power hungry monarch.

The Arcanine suddenly comes to a halt.

[Arcanine]: Stop your bickering or we are not going anywhere!

With that being said, the reminder of the trip was spent in silence.

Roll me some d100!

DC: 65
Best of three!

Rolled 50 (1d100)

>>3102595

Rolled 38 (1d100)

>>3102595

Rolled 17 (1d100)

>>3102595

>>3102601
>>3102603
>>3102607
Today is not Percy's day.

>>3102601
>>3102603
>>3102607

>Failed the DC.

As you arrive into the town Arcanine starts to sniff around the place using *Odor Sleuth*, trying to find the scents of your team to no avail.

He says that hey must not be in town, and are probably too far away for his nose to detect them, still there's a strange smell coming from the mountains surrounding the Village, a mixture of different types of Pokémon, most of them are different from the ones you could find in this place, and a smell similar to yours.

The source is probably your team, and your traveling companions. They must be up in te mountains, if you were to search for them it could take you almost the whole day, even with the help of Arcanine.

You try to contact them to no avail, seems like they got no service up there.

As a side note, the small village is brimming with people! Trainers from all across the regions, they seem to be gathering around the Capture And Defense Outpost. Could all of them be bounty hunters? Seems like there's some sort of event going on.

And the locals don't seem to pleased about it. The mostly indigenous population of Adage Village looks at the trainers with disgust. Some of the younger people living here are picking up fights with the trainers, they seem to be part of a group of sorts, maybe a gang? they want to drive the visitors out of town.

Now, what should you do?

>Ask Kali for help to get into the mountains to find your friends, she owes you for getting her out of there.
>You'll go to the Capture and Defense post alone and trick some poor souls into becoming Vespiquen's slaves.
>You'll go into the mountains to look for your teammates, alone.
>Go Into the Capture and Defense post, search for anyone to help you defeat the QUEEN.
>Other/ write-in

and regarding Kali...

>You don't want to say it but she's right, if you had escaped on her Arcanine, Vulpix wouldn't be in the Power of Vespiquen.

>Screw Kali, you did the best you could.

>...Apologize?

>Other/ write-in.

OOC: Sorry anons, I gotta pause the session for a bit. I'll be returning at 10:00 pm MDT

>>3102678
>You'll go into the mountains to look for your teammates, alone.
>Screw Kali, you did the best you could.
If only we could get some revolutionaries to roll up to the marsh...

>>3102678
>>Ask Kali for help to get into the mountains to find your friends, she owes you for getting her out of there.
>...Apologize?
I'm really at loss here, befriending Victoria was already pushing what you can diplomance but this was just retarded. Whatever you guys have planned, just don't get anyone killed. And good luck!

>>3102678
>Other/ write-in
What if we were to ask Vicky for help and to send a psychic signal @Kadabra to tell him that we are in Adage Village are ok?

>You don't want to say it but she's right, if you had escaped on her Arcanine, Vulpix wouldn't be in the Power of Vespiquen.

Now we are in a fork that I'm not sure even Percy can fix with his Poke-Diplomacy.

Help the Queen and enslave random trainers, or attack the Behemoth Queen, after all the talk about us being an Envoy and coming in peace.

If only we could find our friends and teleport Vulpix to safety & leave, but that would be betrayal as well...

>>3102735
I mean, there is the third option of 'convince the locals to stay the hell out of the marshes' that might be a cleaner way of handling things. Not sure how successful we would be in that regard, but it's certainly an option provided to us.

>>3102742
Yeah I thought we could convince people to leave the queen alone?

>>3102783
You know she kind of has a bunch of people enslaved? People with families and such.

>>3102791
Yes, but the only reason she enslaved those people was because she’d caught wind of the huge bounty on her head, and knew that she’d have to face a large number of bounty hunters as a result. If we can convince them to call off the bounty, she’ll probably release the people she has under her thrall.

>>3102678
>You’ll go into the Capture and Defense Post, and try to speak with the head authority there about the situation.

If we can inform them of the Queen’s disinterest in harming people who don’t stray into her territory, and about the fact that she, effectively speaking, has a number of people hostage that would come into the line of fire if they were to send people off in pursuit of her, they’re liable to call off the bounty, especially if we can tell them that we can get the Queen to release her enslaved trainers and to stop abducting people and Pokémon as long as they don’t stray too far into her territory if they call the bounty off.

>>3102818
Changing the first part of my vote from >>3102704 to this.

Still think Kali's little escape plan would have gotten us killed, though.

>>3102818
Oh yeah, and

>Screw Kali, you did the best you could.

Just because we don’t have her brand of uncaring disregard for the lives of others doesn’t mean we’re in the wrong here. If we just ran away and left things as they were it’s likely that both the Queen’s enslaved trainers and a large number of the Bounty hunters would die in the ensuing conflict. As things stand, we’re in a position to prevent the entire affair from taking place, save the lives of the enslaved trainers, prevent future tension between the Queen and Adage village, and get in good with another Behemoth on top of that. It’s unfortunate we had to damage the goodwill we only just accumulated with Vulpix, but we should be fine to smooth things over, once we get the chance to talk with her again.

>>3102818
+1

>>3102833
>"Kali? Do you really want to know why I dislike you? It's because of how you treat those around you as means to an end, instead of ends themselves."

>>3102704
>>3102715
>>3102735
>>3102796
>>3102818
>>3102833
>>3102967
>>3102980

>You’ll go into the Capture and Defense Post, and try to speak with the head authority there about the situation.

>Screw Kali.
>Not like that, never like that!


Kali has no right to complain about your actions, you did the best you could to get the two of you out of here without putting yourself in danger. She doesn’t know what she’s dealing with, you do.

You tell Kali to drop you off in the Capture and Defense Post, there’s a way to solve this without having to resort to conflict, you are sure that if you convince the authorities of this place to remove the bounty off the QUEEN, she’ll free the enslaved trainers.

You slide off the Arcanine with little difficulty. The place is just brimming with people, they all seem anxious for something. It’s hard to make heads of tails of the situation with the multitude of people surrounding you.

“So, why did you come here for?” You explain your plan to Kali, find someone that can remove that bounty of her and convince him, she doesn’t seem completely on board with it. Not like your need her approval, or assistance. You can do this alone.

[Kali]:Honestly Percival, I’ll just leave it to the Professionals, this should resolve itself alone. Just get your Vulpix via teleportation with Kadabra or something.

She takes out her phone and shows you the official page of the C&D forces, there’s an ad calling all bounty hunters above Rank 4 to the *Croaking Marsh* to help in a joint effort with the C&D forces and Blackstone security group to participate in an operation this Wednesday.

[Percy]: I think I can prevent this, there’s no need for more conflict.

[Kali]:Then, have fun wasting your time. I need to go somewhere.

[Percy]: Where are you going?

[Kali]:To get your stupid friends and critters to the village, you idiotic mess! Now don’t go dying!

With that words being said, the girl rides on her Arcanine towards the mountains. Sheesh, what a bitch.

With that being done, you get closer to the entrance, there’s tons of bounty hunters discussing strategies to deal with the mons of the Marsh. While the louder and rasher of the villagers are complaining about their presence, telling them to get on with it already so they can leave as soon as they can. Some of them are saying that this mess is all Blackstone and WhiteVeil fault and that they should be sending real agents instead of just hiring “half-baked amateurs”.

The man at the lobby seems overwhelmed by all the groups of people claiming to speed everything up.
[1/2]

>>3103386

What should you do?

>Get the attention of the man at the lobby and ask for the person in charge. (Needs roll, write-ins can help.)
>Wait for the whole thing to calm down so you can speak more calmly to the man on the lobby. (Will spend various hours here)
>Let’s get some info from the locals, ask if you could meet the authority figure of the locals. (Needs rolld, Write-ins can help)
>Sneak pass the busy lobbyist into the post, search for who’s in charge (Needs roll)
>Other/ write-in

>>3103388
>>Sneak pass the busy lobbyist into the post, search for who’s in charge (Needs roll)

>>3102825
Counted this vote, but I missed adding it to the post.

>>3103388
>Sneak pass the busy lobbyist into the post, search for who’s in charge

>>3103388
>>Sneak pass the busy lobbyist into the post, search for who’s in charge (Needs roll)

>>3103388
>>Sneak pass the busy lobbyist into the post, search for who’s in charge (Needs roll)

>>3103391
>>3103408
>>3103410

>Sneaking past the worker.

Taking advantage of the confusion and loud noises, you try to get behind the counter of the C&D post and inside it's installations. Curiously enough, is way bigger than the one back at Ibarra, probably because the ties of the Gym leader to them.

Is trespassing military spaces against the law, could you get in trouble with the law if you get caught? You got no idea.

DC: 60

Best of three!

>>3103424
SNAKE THIS IS A SNEAKING MISSION

Rolled 33 (1d100)

>>3103424
I mean, Percy and avoiding people go together like peanut butter and jelly.

Rolled 10 (1d100)

>>3103424
OH GOD DAMMIT

Rolled 61 (1d100)

>>3103424

Rolled 36 (1d100)

>>3103424

Rolled 34 (1d100)

>>3103424

Rolled 15 (1d100)

>>3103424
Walk confidently, like we belong there.

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I got it anons, barely.

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>>3103430

>>3103430
Oh man, made it by the skin of our teeth.

At least Percy won't trip on his own foot and drop any Poke-kibble he had left in his pockets on the floor, causing a big embarrassing scene.

>>3103428
>>3103430
>>3103431
>61

You hurriedly go past the door behind the man and make your way into the military post.

You are in.

There are various halls painted with different shades of green, seems like most members are busy preparing for the raid this Wednesday.
You walk with a quick stride, as confidently as you can, like if you’d belong here. Still, you get some curious looks from the members of the C&D posts, could it be your broken arm? Bright red shirt sporting a Charizard logo instead of a military uniform? your obvious 15 years of age? Nah. You just need to walk more confidently! Besides, they are too busy to worry about you!


You finally reach a door that catches your attention “Lt. Marie Verdanza” you guess she must have a rank below Kali’s old man, C.G Orizaba. Wait, that’s the gym leader!

You peek towards inside the door, there’s a green haired woman sitting on the desk reviwin different papers, she looks really stressed.

“God dammit, what are these guys thinking? There’s too many complaints from the people, and I can’t ask for them to send reinforcements or we’ll have to delay this further”
“I had to close the Gym for this, I need to get there as soon as I can, got so many appointments with trainers for gym battles, dammit, I need to check on the nature preserve too”
“You should had listened to pops, stay in the academy, focus on rising through the ranks, get yourself a husband, but no, you wanted to be a Gym Leader”
“Calm yourself, can’t show any weakness to your subordinates, nor the locals, nor Blackstone, nor all these bounty hunters.”

Her slight hint of determination de inflates on an instant as she lets her head hit the desk

“I need a drink.”

>>3103480
You steel yourself to be concise and get to the point quickly, there’s urgent matters at hand.
But, without any Pokémon by your side, and being presented with a stressed out figure of authority is hard to avoid old habits.

[Percy]: You know, Pokémon subjected to intense stress can show augmented battle prowess and physical capabilities, both in nature and official matches, *Frustration* is the greatest proof of this, even with their vastly varying physiology the psychosomatic effect is still present in most Pokémon, with few exclusion.

[Lt. Verdanza]: How did you get here?!

[Percy]:You seem like you could use a really powerful *frustration* right now. Sadly, we humans can't learn moves from TM.

[Percy]:I wish I could, Then I could spew Toxins, or move at blinding speeds and create afterimages of me.

The woman in charge looks at you dumbfounded.

How do you want to go over this?

>Call CG. Orizaba for a favor, maybe he can cancel this? (Needs roll)
>Try to convince her of dropping the bounty on the QUEEN, that way, there will be no need for this raid. (Needs roll)
>Try to convince her of following you to the Croaking Marsh and negotiate directly with the QUEEN, you’ll be the interpreter. ”So, I can understand Pokémon…” (Needs roll)
>Other/ write-in.


OOC: Sorry for the lateness, had trouble posting.

>>3103483
>>Try to convince her of following you to the Croaking Marsh and negotiate directly with the QUEEN, you’ll be the interpreter. ”So, I can understand Pokémon…” (Needs roll)
don't worry about it, these outages seem to be happening every night around this time.

>>3103483
>Try to convince her of dropping the bounty on the QUEEN, that way, there will be no need for this raid. (Needs roll)
I really don't wanna risk having the gym leader brainwashed.

>>3103483
>Try to convince her of dropping the bounty on the QUEEN, that way, there will be no need for this raid. (Needs roll)

>>Other/ write-in.
Look I'm here because I know how to fix this whole ordeal, I have the ability to speak with Pokemon, I just came from the Marsh, and just spoke with the Pokemon that is giving you a headache you have now. The Pokemon said in exchange for dropping the bounty on her head, she will release all the *masters* she has under her control, as long as they don't trespass close to her lands.

If you don't think I can speak pokemon, send out one of your pokemon and test me.

>>3103483
>Try to convince her of dropping the bounty on the QUEEN, that way, there will be no need for this raid.
Don't send anyone down there, it's a trap!

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>>3103486
>>3103487
>>3103488
>>3103491
The woman in a military uniform awaits for your answer, her confusion quickly turning to annoyance.

The Gym Leader doesn't seem completely sound of mind right now, you found her stressed out by her responsibilities, offering a solutions to her burdens may do the trick.

If she doesn't believe on your abilities you'll just prove them with an example.

You just want the best for everyone after all!

DC: 65

Best of three!

Rolled 73 (1d100)

>>3103514

Rolled 51 (1d100)

>>3103514

Rolled 21 (1d100)

>>3103514

>>3103515
>>3103517
>>3103529

You show the Gym Leader that your abilities are the real deal by talking to her Tropius and revealing her strange home habits that now one else has seen besides her Pokémon, like her love for Seedot plushies and reading her own poems to her plants so they grow big and healthy.

The flustered woman seems more than convinced that you are the real deal! You take your time to explain the whole situation of the QUEEN to her. Slowly but surely, you seem to be convincing her.


[Lt. Verdanza]: You are aware that she’s a dangerous Pokémon that killed two young trainers your age, just because they came near her territory, and has continuously kidnapped local and passing trainers which, according to you, are all safe and sound?

[Percy]: Well, I don’t think she directly, ehm, disposed of them. It was just a misunderstanding, I’m sure that if you lift this bounty off her and establish some on the Marsh so no one else trespasses her territory, she’ll stop all of this and release al the other *Masters*, I mean trainers!

[Lt. Verdanza]: You are completely sure of this?


[Percy]: She just captured them, so she could defend herself, there’s no reason why she would keep them! I just want to avoid any unnecessary conflict, people and Pokémon may get seriously hurt, even perish, if this continues.

The Queen never said something about releasing them but you are positive she will after knowing she's not in danger.

[Lt. Verdanza]: Kneeling to the wishes of Pokémon… I too want to protect them, that’s why I started the nature preserve in the first place.

[Lt. Verdanza]: It may be because I just saw you talk to a Tropius, or the continuous days without sleep, but you convinced me, I’ll stop this operation.


With a sigh of relief, the military leader makes a call, and tells whoever is on the other side of the line, that they are stopping everything, whoever she’s talking to tries to retort but she responds in a serious and intimidating tone that makes you jump out of your chair in surprise.

After the call is done, she lets a sigh of relief.

[Lt. Verdanza]: It’s in your hands now cadet, tell the Queen she’s no longer in any danger.

As you walk outside the building, you can see the commotion inside the post become bigger, louder. Violent. Hundreds of Bounty Hunters have started to riot around the village, while other just leave disappointed. The authorities come out to force them outside of town, the locals soon join in. A fight ensues.

You can see various Flying/Bug types around the post, they must be servants of the QUEEN, after witnessing the scene they fly back with to the Marsh.

You still have some hours of daylight!

>Let’s go tell the Queen the bounty has been lifted and get Vulpix already.
>You want to wait for the rest of your team to arrive first, even though you have no idea how long that would take, and you’ll be leaving Vulpix alone for more hours.
>Other/ write-in

>>3103543
>Let’s go tell the Queen the bounty has been lifted and get Vulpix already.

>>3103543
>>Let’s go tell the Queen the bounty has been lifted and get Vulpix already.

>>3103543
>Let’s go tell the Queen the bounty has been lifted and get Vulpix already.

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>>3103545
>>3103546
>>3103548

There’s no time to waste, you promptly start to walk towards the marsh, you can make your teammates and companions wait for a bit, Kali probably told them you are alright.
Right now, you must get Vulpix and finally resolve this whole deal with the Queen.

-------------------------

After a long time traveling trough the lands and meadows that separate the Marsh from the Village, you finally come across Yanmega, he’s been waiting for you by the QUEEN’s request. He lifts you up and flies you to the deepest part of the marsh.

There you find Vulpix, who seems relieved to see you back so soon, but she’s still sporting that pissed off look, maintaining her distance from you.

You can see the QUEEN festering on all the food her servants brought as tributes, as well as the corpse of the Surskit she ordered to have executed.

Behind her, there’s two men who are dressed as farmers, tied up in Ariados Silk.

The gigantic Bug-type, easily 3 meters tall seems joyful of your return.
[QUEEN]: Oh! Young Envoy, your return is such a marvelous sight.

[QUEEN]: My servants just informed me of your noble deeds, the hunters have already started to retreat.

[QUEEN]You have performed magnificently! I can see why the YELLOW KING choose you to raise his kin.

[QUEEN]: I decided to head your advice regarding farming, I ordered my subjects to retrieve humans with knowledge in the area. With this, the food offered as tribute should increase exponentially, and I will be able to reach the peak of my glorious potential much sooner.

[QUEEN]: Unfortunately, it would be terribly difficult for my subjects to grow substance in this land. But there’s a silver lining to everything.

[QUEEN]: With the hunters nowhere in sight, I shall speed up my objectives, expand my colony across this Marsh. And unto the Human’s settlement, their lands are much fitted for agriculture.

[QUEEN]: Do not fret young envoy, we won’t kill all of them, we shall maintain some alive as “Worker Durant’s” farming my nourishment. But I do suggest you go far away from this town in the next days, so you can avoid the carnage.

[Percy]: …You aren’t going to release the other *Masters* ?

[QUEEN]: Why would I? They prove to be great soldiers. I can't begin to thank you, my small, brave Envoy.


Well, seems like only you and Vulpix are the only ones returning to Adage Village.

>Let's not waste any time, return to the Village and plan your next move.
>"Vulpix Attack!"
>Try to convince her this is a bad move (VERY HARD DC)
>Other-Write-in

OOC: Last post of the night! I'll be returning tomorrow at 1:00 pm MDT, it will probably be a slow-update day. Good night anons.

>>3103566
>Ask the QUEEN if there is anything further you can assist her with.

>>3103566
>Other-Write-in
Mental Call to Vicky to get ready to Teleport him & Vicky somewhere if things go south.

>>Try to convince her this is a bad move (VERY HARD DC)

>My Queen, I've spoken with the leader of the settlement close to your homeland, she controls many *masters* whom' are very stronger than I.

>If you attack the settlement, which I know that you will win flawlessly *your grace*, her leaders will see this as a signal of war, and come in the thousands and burn down these great lands.

>As an envoy of the Yellow King I speak for both the lives of Pokemon & Human, that attacking the settlement will insue more chaos, and provide you less tribute in the long run.

>I only say this because I fear for the well-being of the behemoths.

>Poke-Please don't attack the settlement with Pancakes with Combee Honey, and a Cherubi on top.

>>3103577
Mental Call to Vicky to get ready to Teleport him & Vulpix* somewhere if things go south.

>>3103566
Backing >>3103577
We need to drive in the idea that kidnapping and fucking with humans is a mistake. Electivire knew this, which is why he manages the abandoned factory and a bit of the surrounding area. A decent-sized area that's easily ruled and controlled, and where humans can be incapacitated and kicked out easily if they show up and try to start shit outside of catching one mon or two.

Also aren't there berries that could feasibly grow real well in marshland or in these conditions? Might not have to seize whatever humans have if you just sorta copy what they're doing to begin with.

>>3103566
>>3103577
+1

>>3103577
Basically this. Let her know that further aggression against the humans, further expansion of her territory, and the continued enslaving of the Masters will only result in the humans coming after her again, and in even greater numbers. And this time we'll be unable to stop them. Maybe add that negotiating with the humans to help her grow berries out in the marsh effectively would certainly be feasible, but only if she doesn't expand her territory outside the Marsh and ceases abducting and enslaving masters. As >>3103711
said, cite the Yellow King's relative coexistence with the humans, despite the fact that he's in the heart of one of their settlements, and that he's able to do this because he understands that continually antagonizing the humans will simply lead to him being wiped out.

>>3103577
Since when Vicky can teleport people?

>>3104144
I think he meant something more along the lines of

>Mental Call to Kadabra to get ready to Teleport Percy & Vulpix somewhere if things go south.

>>3103577
>>3103578
>>3103711
>>3103900

You can still salvage this, Electivire knew not to mess with humans as it would cause much trouble to himself and his subjects, but you are starting to think that maybe she isn't as reasonable as the YELLOW KING.

In case things come to worse, you need a way to get out of here soon.

"Hey Victoria, do you think you could give me a little psychic hand on this? Can you teleport?"

[Victoria]: Teleporting is something outside of capabilities.

[Victoria]: But, I can think of something, I just need to find the right Pokémon nearby.
[QUEEN]: Is there something troubling you, Envoy?

DC: 90


Roll me a d100+15 (Bonus added thanks to your solid arguments, and the Queen favoring you!)

Best of three.

Rolled 46 + 15 (1d100 + 15)

>>3104190

>>3104193
well fuck, can someone rescue us?

Rolled 82 + 15 (1d100 + 15)

>>3104190

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>>3104198
NICE!

Rolled 29 + 15 (1d100 + 15)

>>3104190
Natural 1 incoming!

>>3104198
Fuckin saved.

>>3104193
>>3104203
>>3104198

You quickly take a knee, trying to show as much respect as you can muster for the warmongering QUEEN.

[Percy]: My Queen, I've spoken with the leader of the settlement close to your homeland, she controls many *masters* whom' are much stronger than I. And I will not be able to stop them this time.

[Percy]: If you attack the settlement, and I know that you will come victorious in the ensuing conflict, her leaders will see this as a signal of war, and come in the thousands and burn down these great lands.

[Percy]: I only say this because I fear for the well-being of the behemoths. attacking the settlement will ensue more chaos, and provide you less tribute in the long run.


[Percy]: Instead, if you were to release the *Masters*, the humans will takes this as a sign off good-will and I’m sure that we could avoid all this troublesomeness!

[Vulpix]: Are you for real Master? She’s cra-

You quickly return Vulpix to her ball, to avoid her pissing off the QUEEN.

Then yo go on about to explain how the YELLOW KING manages to avoids antagonizing the humans and manages to coexist with them in their territory, without jeopardizing the safety of his kingdom and subjects, and plead to her to reconsider farming inside the marsh, you’ll help her search for any sort of Berries suited for this lands. Questioning the local farmers who are under the influence of her pheromones, the Queen obtains information about the kind of fruits, grains and berries she could grow in the marsh, and the best methods to cultivate them with their limited resources.
[QUEEN]: Young Envoy, you worry so much for your dear Queen. It moves me.
[QUEEN]: You are wiser than I previously thought, I understand now the meaning behind your words
[QUEEN]: It’s too early for any kind of confrontation, I shall take advantage of this lands first, thrive on the fruits of the earth.
[QUEEN]: Pretend to not be a threat to those fragile creatures living in the settlement, while I grow stronger in power.
[QUEEN]: Once I reach my apex and become a True Behemoth, when my strength is unparalleled, and it can only be rivaled by those of legends long past, I shall make my move.
[QUEEN]: If our harvest is bountiful, it must take a month at least.
[QUEEN]: Then we’ll strike, swiftly, deadly, efficiently.
[QUEEN]: Thank you so much, dear Envoy, as a show of my gratitude to you, I shall reward you.


The Queen hands you a small bag full of “SILVER POWDER”
>Obtained *Silver Powder!*
>You delayed the Bug invasion to Adage Village by a month.
>You are now in great terms with the QUEEN.

[1/2]

>>3104271
The Queen thanks you once again, and offers you to return you to the village with the help of Yanmega, following closely by other bug-types carrying the currently unconscious trainers and farmers that the Queen captured.

The Yanmega flies towards the village, carrying you with care to not hurt your arm. You have some time to talk with him before you arrive to your destination.He seems, strangely disappointed.

Select one or more topics with Yanmega.

>It’s better than the imminent conflict, right? (Inquire on Yanmega’s opinion of the situation)
>How is the QUEEN as a ruler? (Inquire on how the Queen treats it’s subjects)
>How did the Queen arrive to the Marsh? Or was she born there? (Inquire on the past of the Queen)
>Other/ write-in


[2/2]

>>3104274
>>It’s better than the imminent conflict, right? (Inquire on Yanmega’s opinion of the situation)

>>3104274
>>How is the QUEEN as a ruler? (Inquire on how the Queen treats it’s subjects)

We REALLY should get off our asses now and have our team train some more. What with all these imminent threats of much greater power than us and all.

Good job on portraying a more balanced journey power-wise, Mediocre.
Instead of the more usual game experience of inevitably power-leveling your starter and steamrolling everything by level difference alone.

>>3104274
>It’s better than the imminent conflict, right? (Inquire on Yanmega’s opinion of the situation)
>>How is the

>>3104274
>>How is the QUEEN as a ruler? (Inquire on how the Queen treats it’s subjects)

>>3104274
>It’s better than the imminent conflict, right? (Inquire on Yanmega’s opinion of the situation)

Sheesh, this one's really not going for a long term diplomatic option, huh? Much as I'd prefer to find some sort of permanent coexistence, it doesn't seem like the Queen would be willing to go for it, at least not yet. We'll have to see about getting strong enough personally and with our allies to provide a deterrent for her, even if she becomes a full sized Behemoth. Or at least find some way to get it through her thick skull that even if she becomes a proper Behemoth the human military is just way too much for her to handle.

>>3104288
Our training sessions keep getting interrupted by shit like these imminent invasions, yeah. I kinda just want to spend a few days hardcore powerlevelling with our Pokemon, to reestablish that gap we had between us and all the other new trainers at the end of the tournament.

>>3104280
>>3104288
>>3104290
>>3104292
>>3104300

>>3104280
>>3104288
>>3104290
>>3104292

Feeling a bit lost, you decide to consult with Yanmega, he’s living under the Queen’s rule, so he may help you get the full picture of this situation. Afterall, you are starting to feel a bit unsure if your actions where the best ones you could do.


[Percy]:This is better than the alternative, right? Fighting against all those bounty hunters.

[Yanmega]: *BUZZ* I’m not sure about that human, the hunters desire only to capture us, not kill us. They may be some unfortunate losses, but I believe you are just delaying the inevitable and giving the QUEEN better chances at succeeding. *BUZZ*

[Yanmega]: *BUZZ* What is a life of servitude exchanged for another? At the very least, I could hold onto the hope our new *masters* would be better than our current one. *BUZZ*

[Percy]:What’s wrong with the Queen’s rule?

[Yanmega]: *BUZZ* She’s not a leader, not one I would follow willingly. *BUZZ*

[Yanmega]: *BUZZ* The Marsh has never been too kind to humans nor Pokémon, but since she arrived, it has become a violent dangerous place. The only ones safe, are the ones too young to offer tribute to the Queen, she waits until they can bring enough before forcing them to do so. *BUZZ*

[Yanmega]: *BUZZ* Besides foraging our own nourishment, we must bring as much, and at times, more food as tribute. Or we’ll be executed, our bodies being the tribute, and then replaced by new servants we abduct. *BUZZ*

[Yanmega]: *BUZZ* The inhabitants of this place must fight between themselves to procure so much food, we have to hunt far away from the marsh, as I was doing when I found you. *BUZZ*

[Yanmega]: *BUZZ* She does not care for our wellbeing. *BUZZ*

[Percy]:Then, why do you follow her? Can’t you just leave?

[Yanmega]: *BUZZ* I’m afraid not, her toxic and enrapturing scent has poisoned our brains, we can’t go against her will. *BUZZ*

[Percy]:The Pheromones…

[Yanmega]: *BUZZ* Sometimes, I wish to stop myself from bringing more tribute and just offer my body to her, to end everything. But I can’t leave my kin alone, Yanma needs me. *BUZZ*


There’s a heavy sadness in his buzzing.

You decide to not press any further.

After a while, you finally arrive at the Village, some Bounty Hunters are still rioting, while the families of the deceased local trainers are claiming for an explanation as to why the bounty was lifted. They are vandalizing the Capture and Defense Post, and you see some of them heading towards the gym.

Seems like you got some new messages, it's Eli and Gareth asking where the hell have you been! They are at the Pokémon

It's around 7:00 pm, so you should go get your team and.

>Go to the Gym, make an appointment to battle the Gym Leader.
>Get Eli, Gareth, and anyone you can and plan a way to deal with the Queen now?
>Just stay at the Pokémon center while the riots die down
>Other/write-in

>>3104364
*They are at the Pokémon center

>>3104364
>Go to the Pokemon Center, get our team back, tell the guys about what happened
>Tell the lieutenant what you learned; that the Queen plans on attacking in about a month.

>>3104364
>>Go to the Pokemon Center, get our team back, tell the guys about what happened
>>Tell the lieutenant what you learned; that the Queen plans on attacking in about a month.

>>3104379
+1

>>3104379
Supporting. Looks like a peaceful resolution with the Queen may be impossible, unless drastic actions are taken to limit her hunger for power.

>>3104385
>>3104379
FTFY

>>3104364
>>Just stay at the Pokémon center while the riots die down
Well, this isn't too bad. A lot can happen in a month and we have the all info of what the Queen plans.
This may sound stupid. But lets try and get White Veil to make a cure or vaccine for the pheromones, if that's even a thing, I'm not a scientist. This might backfire terribly since they are PokéUmbrella Corp buuut this could be the biggest deterrent we could get.

Gym probably will be closed in the next month to prepare for the Queen, anyone else down with skippin town, and avoiding the upcoming battle. Might be out of our league.

>>3104364
>that entire Yanmega explanation about humans and Behemoth rulers
WEW LAD
THIS IS SOME SERIOUS "MEET THE NEW BOSS, SAME AS THE OLD BOSS" TIER SHIT

>Go to the Pokemon Center, get our team back, tell the guys about what happened
>Tell the lieutenant what you learned; that the Queen plans on attacking in about a month.

>>3104413
I like how this quest does it. There's no set path for us in regards to badges because gym leaders have different teams for different powerlevel challenger teams. Our only BIG deadline time is getting all 8 badges before entry into the big leagues closes, and Elite 4 and endgame tier battles start to happen. That's when competitive shit like hold items, movelists, environmental tactical use like in the anime, etc. comes into play.

>>3104497
I ment that the battle va he queen might be a bit much for Percy, and he current level of our team

>>3104513
Vs*

>>3104513
Of course it is. That's why we need to get other people to help us save this village. But we can't just make this huge mess and leave it as it is.

Trying to avoid the angry, violent mob of remaining Bounty Hunters. You make your way towards the Pokémon center.
Vulpix is still mad at you for leaving her behind, giving you a cold shoulder.

When you finally arrived, you are greeted your teammates and traveling companions, Kali is also there.

Loudred, MImikyu and Prince all rush towards you and her, while Houndour and Kadabra go to you more calmly to receive. ] “I’m not leaving your backpack again Master! I won’t!” The worried ghost type exclaims, while Kadabra tries to convince him that that is just impossible.

”See? I told you they would be back, they won’t die so easily” Houndour says to reassure Prince and Loudred who where terribly worried about Vulpix and you.

Eli:WEIRDO!

Eli gets in your face, she looks pretty mad, shaking your skinny body with a surprising strength. While demanding and explanation for your actions.

Eli: Man, don’t make worried about you, shit’s not cool, a’ight?


As you fill all of them in in the situation, their expression changes. The giant Vespiquen, how you removed her bounty and how she plans to attack the Village and take over it in a month’s time.

[Gareth]: You are pulling our legs here, right Percy? Right?

[Percy]: I’m not joking about this, remember the giant Hippowdon?

[Gareth]: Ah crap, that explains the bounty hunters, and the riots.

[Kali]: That sounds terrible Percival! We should tell the authorities right away!

As she says this, she takes the opportunity to send you a message.

[Kali]: (Online): Oh my, So the Mind-controlling Tyrant of Bugs who kidnapped humans didn't change her ways after some sweet talk? Who could had guessed such a turn of events!

[Percy]: (Online): Not right now Kali!

Eli motions her team to follow her, as she gets ready to exit the Pokémon center.

Eli:What are you all waiting for? Let’s go kick her ass!

[Percy]:I don't think we could, at least not right now, first I need to go somewhere else.

Before you make your way to the lieutenant to inform her of this situation

You should.

>Take everyone with you?
>Go just you and your team.
>Take someone else with you?

Also, you should.

>Thank Gareth and Eli for looking out for your team while you were away.
>Reassure Mimikyu that you weren't in danger, and that you can look out for yourself?
>Tease Eli about worrying about you?
>Apologize to Kali?
>Apologize to everyone, this is kinda your fault.
>Nothing of the sort, you can still fix this mess!
>Other/ write-in.

OOC: Sorry for the lateness, unexpected Uni-related business ate my day away.

>>3104379
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>Go to the Pokemon Center, get our team back, tell the guys about what happened
>Tell the lieutenant what you learned; that the Queen plans on attacking in about a month.


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>>3104693
>Go just you and your team.
>Apologize to Kali

>>3104705
+1

>>3104693
>Go just you and your team.
>Thank Gareth and Eli for looking out for your team while you were away.

I don't think running away would have prevented the Queen from pulling something like this at some point. At least now, we can tell someone that it's coming.

>>3104693
>Go just you and your team.
>Thank Gareth and Eli for looking out for your team while you were away.

Kali can fuck right off, we still managed to defuse what was essentially a hostage situation. The Queen will be more prepared in a month, sure, but she won't have any enslaved trainers to support her, and the Capture and Defense force will have just as much time to prepare as she will. She would have just left it as and those people probably would have died.

>>3104693
>Go just you and your team.
>Thank Gareth and Eli for looking out for your team while you were away.

Isn't it funny how everyone dislikes Aleida for being naive and helping some psychopaths and then we pull this shit?

>>3104732
>Isn't it funny how everyone dislikes Aleida for being naive and helping some psychopaths and then we pull this shit?

You mean temporarily defusing a conflict, saving a bunch of enslaved trainers, making the Queen more amenable to us and possibly providing us with the opportunity to council her towards a more peaceful long term solution, and, if she's entirely unwilling to listen to reason, giving the Capture and Defense Force a month to prepare an assault on her while also making sure that they don't need to be worried about mind controlled Trainers getting in their way, while also being able to provide them with a fairly in-depth analysis of the enemy's current forces should that be necessary? And being rewarded by the Queen, and, possibly, the Gym Leader for our services? Sounds like a pretty good outcome all around to me.

>>3104748
Yeah, Percy is surprisingly uber-adept and not very autistic when it comes to this sort of thing. I like that sort of extra duality to characters.
Also was Hippowdon Mother in the desert cave supposed to be a Behemoth? It did not come across that way at all.

>>3104748
Don't lie to yourself, this wasn't the expected outcome at all. And you say it like this is just going to solve itself just like that.

But nevermind that, I'll be calling hypocrite the next person that will talk shit of Aleida.

>>3104761
So the usual, then.

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You thank your companions for looking out for your team while you were gone. They even fed them while waiting for you.
[Gareth]: No problem Percy, they are good mons!
[Eli]: Yeah, your critters are pretty cool, when they are not faking their defeats!

She looks at Prince when she says this, the Pokémon just smiles while scratching the back of his head trying to appear innocent.

>You trust your companions enough to take care of your Pokémon properly, you feel a bit closer to them.

[Prince]: I learned a lot of new words today!
[Loudred]: That you are not allowed to say. At least until you evolve.

Finally you make your way towards the capture and defense post, it seems like a group of young locals have started a battle against some of the remaining Bounty Hunters, both groups are blaming each other for the cancelation of the operation this Wednesday.

Sitting on a bench nearby you spy Maximiliam with his Pikachu, they are eating chip while laughing at the irate trainers.

[Young-thug]: You incompetent fucks! Because of you. They had to call of the raid! Good for nothin excuse of a trainer
[Bounty-hunter]: What are you on about? We wanted to sped things up! Your people where the ones who didn’t wanted us here, they cancelled!

As their battle rages on, Maximiliam takes a stand.

[Maximiliam]: Hey, dumbasses! You know who called this shit off? Blackstone, they said your little town wasn’t worth the time or money. How do they know? I tipped them off! So if you got a problem, take it out with me!

[Young-thug]:Is that fucking Blackstone kid! He won’t get away with this!

Both the locals and the bounty hunters are riled up by Maximilliam lies, lashing out at him with their Pokémon, he welcomes the violent with a smile and retaliates with his own team, he seems strangely content, but he doesn’t seem to be enjoying the battle.

You also receive some more messages from Kali.
[Kali]: Did you even knew what the operation of this Wednesday consisted off before calling it off?

[Percy]: They were just going to hurt the Pokémon and the mind controlled trainers if I let things go that way

[Kali]: Sure, because only YOU can do things the right way. Correct?

You won’t humor her attempts to provoke you anymore. You decide to ignore her and take advantage of the chaos outside to make your way inside the post and met the Gym Leader.

You head to her office, she seems more calm and composed, serious and stern. A complete contrast of the trainer you met earlier.

[Lt.Verdanza]: Percival, I expected you, I received notice that the missing person have returned to the village, as a Gym Leader and head figure of the military of this town want to thank you personally for your aid, we’ll close off the Croaking Marsh.

Then you tell her that the Queen is planning a large scale invasion in a month and she just breaks down.

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The stressed gym leader walks around the room in circles, while trying to keep her head cool. It’s not going well.

[Lt.Verdanza]: Oh for God’s sake, we don’t have the resources nor manpower to pull the kind of preparations of Blackstone’s operation, we’ll have to get money from the populace and our little closed off economy isn’t doing so hot these days to sustain that kind of investment.

[Lt.Verdanza]: And If I want to get Blackstone back on the deal, I’ll get to negotiate and get on their good side, after making them waste so much money on publicity and all those gas mask for the trainers and their mons to deal with the Pheromones.

[Lt.Verdanza]: They’ll definitely want to get their greedy hands on the nature preserve and I can’t allow that.

[Lt.Verdanza]:I could call the central office for some help regarding this, but hey are probably going to judge me as unfit to deal with this situation and I’ll lose my position in this town, and I’ll definitely get fired from being a gym leader.

[Lt.Verdanza]:I can already hear the people claiming for my head.

[Lt.Verdanza]:Maybe I should just, go find a bridge to live under it while am at it. Or to jump from it.

[Lt.Verdanza]: No, it’s okay, you have a month to fix it. You can do this.

…..

[Lt.Verdanza]:Why are you still here?

She seems a tad pissed at you, or stressed you are not sure.

>Okay, hear me out, what if, we try and negotiate with the Queen? The two of us? (Requires roll)
>Just leave the poor woman alone. Return to the Pokémon center.
>What about White Veil labs? They might be interested in getting that specimen. (Requires roll)
>Do you think I could get a Gym-Battle with you tomorrow or another day? (Requires roll)
>Other/ write-in.