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Post by drallore on May 14, 2018 5:11:49 GMT
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Azazel could tell that Bael was leaving out some important details about his history. It wasn't the first time he had noticed Bael do something like that. It seemed like the man was constantly processing some sort of negative emotion whenever Azazel brought up his past. Up til now, Azazel didn't bother to pester too much into it. It wasn't really his place to start asking Bael about intimate details like, "hey, is there some sort of serious life trauma you're choosing not to tell me, a total stranger?". But that was starting to change. It was looking like Bael and Azazel were going to be traveling together for a while, so it was pertinent that Azazel be aware of any potential dangers that may come with being with Bael. Azazel twiddled with the necklace in his hand.
"Valid candidate huh? Ya that's pretty cool. But I'm sure there's lots of valid candidates in your kingdom. What made you stand out from the rest? Actually, before you answer that, I was hoping to ask a few more questions about this necklace. It's nice, and you clearly have a serious emotional connection to it, yet you gave it away to me so easily? You've gotten to trusting me really quick don't you think? In fact, it's pretty weird how quickly you started trying to protect and care for me. It was kind of right from the start. Don't get me wrong, I really appreciate it and all, but I'm a prince ya know? I need to know you aren't one of those people that fakes interest in me to try and get some of my family's influence, or hold me for ransom. I really don't think you're doing that, (you're kind of too bad at lying to be able to do that) but then I don't know why you're being so nice."
Azazel tugs at Bael's sleeve, making them stop for a moment to have a serious conversation
"I think you're choosing to not tell me something. I don't want to make you talk about things that aren't easy to talk about, but it's making me skeptical about your intentions. So I need to know, why are you, a rival in this contest and sort of a stranger, so determined to protect and care for me? What are you getting out of all this?"1-6·1-6
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Post by shotte on May 14, 2018 18:39:57 GMT
Taken aback by the sudden serious tone in the prankster prince's voice Bael listens intently. With each question Bael begins to weave together answers in his mind. Bael is not one to lie but he's not open to telling a full truth either...or at least yet.
As his sleeves tug bank by the Prince Bael halts his movement, looking down at the Prince as he explains his suspicion. Bael's chest grows with a large inhale then shrinks as he exhales loudly through his nose.
"Hey, look" in a calm, shaky, nervous voice " I'm not sure im quite ready to tell all but I can tell you this." Bael squats down to Azazel's level so he can be eye to eye with him. "The necklace is a half of my dear friend. A dear, late friend. You see she was killed in the middle of the night in a robbery. She once was like myself. Poor, struggling to make ends meet. Her parents perished to an illness that took quite a few of the slum dwellers. A kind aristocratic family saught pity on and took her in and raised her. Some thugs one night broke into her adoptive home, ransacked the place and killed all of the family within." Bael's face now full of sorrow "The necklace serves to me as a good luck charm." A brief pause followed by a brief grin. "Also I think it's time I had let that lick go to another. Elisia would have wanted that."
He reels back for a moment as he stands back up hand on Azazel's shoulder look down at him smiling. "As for what intentions I have with you should be no concern of yours. They are not dubious in the slightest. The truth of the matter is simple. I'm drawn to helping the youth. It's a simple paternal feeling of mine. I know I could never be your actual father. But I'd like to protect you as one just as I do all the children in the slums. Also, you remind me of him a little." Wiping a few years from his eyes Bael pulls himself together with a chuckle. Span glides next to Bael resting on his shoulder and begins to cry. Patting and comforting his Pokemon "It's ok Span, they are in better places now, buddy."
Looking back to Azazel Bael's mouth purses and tenses to the side. "I will tell you more one day but today that should be enough. C'mon let's go before it gets too late. Let's still try to make some ground while we have sun."
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Post by drallore on May 14, 2018 19:42:15 GMT
Azazel took Bael's words to heart. It seemed clear that Bael had sincerely good intentions, but when he mentioned that Azazel reminded him of someone in their youth, he started to think that Bael may had been using Azazel as an emotional catharsis. Well, it wouldn't be the first time Azazel was used by someone, and it was certainly nicer than being used as a raffle ticket like his parents were doing, or that one time his sister used him as bait to capture a feral hydreigon (That was easily his 3rd worst birthday). Plus, Bael's motivations made Azazel more at ease. Being an emotional catharsis was a legitimate reason to keep someone around, and it was one Azazel was happy to oblige by for the sake of keeping a good companion like Bael around. To help put the mood back into a lax nature, Azazel drudged behind, moaning childishly
"uuuuuuuuUUUUUUUUUGGGGHHH!! Why is the sun even a THIIIIING? Its such a diiiiiick. Bael, carry me the rest of the way kay?"
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Post by Veinexes on May 15, 2018 1:17:42 GMT
Continuing into the forest Bael and Azazel begin hearing the buzzing again, though this time it is accompanied by a sweet smell of sugar. As you look ahead there appears to be a clearing where many yellow and pink honeycomb shaped bug flit about from tree to tree, entering and exiting hives the size of small cottages. They appear to be merely working and if they notice you then it has not disturbed them in the least.
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Post by drallore on May 15, 2018 1:42:37 GMT
Azazel looked up at all the friendlier bees. He had found the earlier ones to bee a bit too aggressive for his taste, but these guys were like sugar plum fairies dipped in maple syrup and sprinkled with orphan tears. He wouldn't ever let Bael know, but he really thought these little guys were adorable . . . he may have turned a bit red . . . . but that's just because the sun's an asshole. While trying not to disturb their migration patterns, Azazel decided to try and follow where most of the bees were heading off to.
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Post by shotte on May 15, 2018 23:40:42 GMT
A sweet smell filled the air as the pink bees hovered above. Following Azazel as his pace picks up to follow the small bees. Maybe we need a little detour from the walk. Span floats to examine the bees closer as they dart past him too busy with their own work.
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Post by Veinexes on May 16, 2018 4:36:17 GMT
It would seem that this is the main central hive. The Kakuna and Beedrill earlier were guards for this area. The Combee continue their transfer of goods in the treetops as the path seems to lead to the largest of the hives in the area. Two more much larger then the others, Beedrills move forward before stopping and buzzing off into the canopy. a few tense moments pass before a more regal looking bee Pokemon moves forward. It's body like a hive itself, only slightly red/pink in color It moves over to Azazel and stares at him before doing the same to Bael.
Combee registerd Vespiqueen registered
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Post by drallore on May 16, 2018 4:53:00 GMT
Azazel's eyes glisten with glee. This obvious queen was regal, pretty, and all sorts of elegant the likes Azazel had never seen before. It took all his willpower not to drop to his knees and start bowing to her right then and there. Azazel tugged on Bael's arm
"Bael, I don't want to be dramatic here, but this creature is the coolest thing in the history of time and space, and if I don't get it, I may literally die from my heart being ripped out from the inside by a voracious personification of misery that can only be developed from watching your queen slip away from under your fingertips. No drama though."
Azazel gleefully waves at the bee
"Hi! My name's Azazel! I'm a prince! I want to be your friend more than anything! ANYTHING. I will offer you the lives of my retainers for friendship."
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Post by shotte on May 17, 2018 2:38:13 GMT
Watching the prince try to charm his way into the good graces of the monarch Bael couldn't help but cringe slightly at the way Azazel went about the process. With a slight bow "I think what my friend is trying to say here is that he would like to be your friend and would like to get to know you a bit better."
Am I bowing to a Pokemon? This is a really odd sensation. Though Azazel seems quite keen on having her join us.
Scanning the area as the busy bees work Bael strokes his chin as he bends down to Azazel. "Perhaps if we ask nicely and show interest you can win some brownie points with her. She her interest and that you have something to offer the hive." Bael straightens back up and places his hand over his chest "Your majesty would you be so kind to show us around your alluring and elegant kingdom here?"
Charm for tour FTLpk1Lu1-61-6 1-6·1-6
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Post by Veinexes on May 19, 2018 1:33:37 GMT
The Vespiqueen seems amused at Bael and Azazel's attempts to charm and begins to move away offering to show them around the area. The Beedrill from earlier and Combee continue going about their routine.
Both players gain Honey
as the tour is wrapping up a loud roar comes from the main hive. The Vespiqueen hurries back to see what is the problem.
You spot the two larger Beedrill from erlier seeming to be fighting off a rather large Bear creature as it swats at them.
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Post by drallore on May 19, 2018 1:49:23 GMT
Azazel gawks in shock at the boarish nature of this total cocknobble of a bear thrashing about in his favorite queen's sub par facilities! What kind of degenerate brute would do that even?!?! Well, it didn't matter in terms of logistics, what DID matter was that this little wetfart was going DOWN!!!
Azazel tossed out his trusted companion Inkay, and began the assault, first trapping the bear with a telekinisis, leaving it floating awkwardly in the air. The inkay chuckles to itself at the bear, puffing out its little tentacled chest, and mocking the bears insignificant social status
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Post by shotte on May 20, 2018 19:24:02 GMT
Sounds of buzzing creeps closer as one Beedrill is pushed rather close to the group. Out of the darkness of the wood comes a massive pink and black bear swinging it's harms as it flails at anything around it. Azazel and Inlay go to the offensive making Bael feel as he should follow. "Span, let's see if we can slow that thing down. Use Powder Snow!" The small cloud twirl in the air as a flurry of small snowflakes hurl towards the bear. As Span shoots off the blast of snow Bael begins to gather water from the air as a ball of water begins to amass. He swings his arm upward and straightening it out providing support with his other hand grabbing his forearm as he aims. The swirling mass kid water propels off art the bear.
Span uses Powder Snow AC 1 Damage 32
Bael uses Water Pulse AC 20 Damage 25 Bewear is Confused
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Post by Veinexes on May 20, 2018 23:09:19 GMT
The Bewear does not even notice Inkay's Swagger as the telekinesis causes it to lose of it's accuracy before being slammed by Bael's Water pulse.
The confused bear stumbles slightly JMOzmTqV1-20
It swings out trying to hit a nearby target before slapping it's paw into its own face. 1-8+25
The two Beedrill attack at it as well Each diving for the bear with their forearms
Beedrill 1 Twin Needle: 1-20 / 1-20 14, 17
Beedrill 2 Twin Needle: 1-20 / 1-20 (miss) / 14
The bear looks slightly sick as it is Poisoned. Suddenly it flares up as it looses a roar, it's body reinforcing itself as it's muscles seem to be enhanced.1-20·1-8·1-20·1-20·1-20·1-20·1-20·1-20·1-8
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Post by shotte on May 21, 2018 0:38:11 GMT
"Dammit, it looks like it's just more angry. Span try again, we've gotta freeze that thing in its tracks before it gets outta hand." Span inhales air as he expands, exhaling the wind turns into a chilled snowflakes towards the Bewear. Bael raises his hands as water droplets form uprising with his hands. His hands now reaching maximum height a large wall of water forms behind Bael. He crashes down his hands forward as the wall of water flows forward, splitting around him then reforming as it cruises towards the Bewear.
Span uses Powder Snow AC 6Qd81NAv1-20 Damage 1-8 +24
Bael uses Waterfall (Uses Hydro Jet to increase Range -1AP) AC 1-20 Damage 1-81-8 +151-20·1-8·1-20·1-8·1-8
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Post by drallore on May 21, 2018 1:42:15 GMT
Azazel snickers as the bear struggles to find its BEARings. Also he thought about the pun in his head and that just made everything all the more amazing. Azazel focuses his mind, attempting to strike with its mind
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Inkay sets up a reflect for his companions, preparing for if the bear gets free1-20·1-10·1-10
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Post by Veinexes on May 21, 2018 2:11:35 GMT
Soaked and mentally smacked the bear tries again to make a move ZFUwLdu21-20
In a mad rush it charges forward and trips!
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The ground shakes as the large beast falls forward with a resounding slam, it lies still unmoving and unconscious. The beedrill poke at it a few times before raising their arms in cheer.
200 for all pokemon and 1 level for trainers.1-20·1-8
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Post by shotte on May 21, 2018 2:23:56 GMT
"Ok, looks like we can end this. Span let's run up to it to give it all we've got" Bael shouts as he draws his spear running towards the bear as Span spurts in zigzags in the same direction. Jumping up as Bael prepares to smash the bear on top of its head as Span slams his head into the Bewear's chest. As the bear tips forward from its own self inflicting damage Bael and Span send it flying a few feet back as it lays there unconscious. Bael goes to check it to make sure that it is no longer able to fight. After a moment of checking it Bael decides it is safe he raises his fist signalling it is fine to come closer. "The bear seems to have knocked itself out. It is safe to come closer, but be wary as it could wake."
Span uses Headbutt AC KMN1mJL61-20 Damage 1-10 1-10 +21
Bael uses Struggle with Spear AC 1-20 Damage 1-8 +131-20·1-10·1-10·1-20·1-8
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Post by drallore on May 21, 2018 2:34:55 GMT
Azazel cheers childishly as the bear gets dropped harder than a set of drunken geodudes. He turns to the mighty queen bee, eyes glistening with anticipation.
”Did you see that my queen?! Wasn’t I cool?! Don’t you want to be friends with a total hero like me?!!”
If azazel had a tail it would be violently wagging
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Post by shotte on May 21, 2018 18:46:12 GMT
As the prince seems to be trying to impress the queen with his feat in fending off the intruder Bael chuckles a little. Bael looks over the Beedrill to make sure that they are not harmed. After checking them he heads over to Azazel and pats the young prince on the back and whispers into his ear "This is a good shot at getting her attention for what you want." Bael winks at Azazel as he turns to the queen "Yes the boy did quite well I'd say. He's a strong willed and determined young man."
All the while this is happening Bael is trying to process where the Bewear may have come from. As far as he knew they weren't native to the forest. But he could've been misinformed or didn't hear over the rabble from the street crowd. What was it after?
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Charm to help Azazel 1-61-6
Intuition to figure out Bewear's intentions 1-61-61-6·1-6·1-6·1-6·1-6·1-6·1-6
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Post by Veinexes on May 22, 2018 2:26:38 GMT
The Vespiqueen nods and flutters towards Azazel before moving around him as Combee arrive and slide behind him. The Combee fly up as the sweep Azazel off his feet and group together beneath him, lifting him in a 'Hip hip hooray fashion.'
The Beedrill seem fine, maybe light damage if any, your watery attack helped prevent a lot of damage. As for the Bewear, you notice along it's back is a long slash, almost like a whip was brought on the creature, your intuition tells you it was goaded into going this direction, perhaps to cause as much damage as it could.
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