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Post by ventix on May 12, 2018 23:44:26 GMT
Shirai looked to Aluche, who had finally managed to stop cuddling the Eevees long enough to attempt to catch one of the horse type pokemon.
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And as Aluche manages to snag a Blitzle, Shirai comes up with an idea. "You know...Those questions are awfully personal. I'm not entirely sure I wish to indulge that information for free. So how about this? For every Pokemon that you're willing to breed for Milady, I'll answer a single question to the best of my ability. Though any and all information that Milady deems off limits shall be kept a secret. Sound fair?" 1d100
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Post by Vazad on May 13, 2018 0:06:14 GMT
Babs gave the Pokemon a hard squint, her expression going from slackjawed wonder to a far more hard expression.
"Don't you take that tone of voice with me, missy. I gladly give me services to them I call my friends but if you want to snippy you can just forget it."
Babs tapped her foot agitatedly for a moment. Continuing to give the Pokemon a hard glare before continuing.
"How bout we just agree to pool, whatchacallit? Resources. You scratch my back I'll scratch yers. Then we don't have to go pussyfootin around trying to get the most outa each other. Deal?"
Babs holds out her wrinkled hand looking from the Kirila to Aluche. She added a final statement slightly sulkily.
"Plus ya never actually told us yer name."
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Post by eltrou on May 13, 2018 1:04:20 GMT
Raoul's eyes widened when he definitely felt that intrusion into his mind and he leveled a sharp stare onto the Kirlia, especially when she mentioned the latter part. He didn't react beyond that for a bit though, as he's quiet and puzzling over things before he shrugged.
No idea on that end. We don't really have any accurate records on that particular legendary.
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Post by ventix on May 13, 2018 1:43:19 GMT
Shira bows. "My apologies. I used to dealing with nobles from the capital who always out to benefit from every interaction. As an apology, allow to answer your questions. Yes, very, yes, complete surprise execpt for Milady who was simply excited, it was very scary at first, in order to better support Milady in her duties, depends on the 'Mon', they tend to treat me with uncertainty, they are if only because of Milady, it can not remember when they starting being able to understand me, I kept at it because I felt it was necessary, Yes, because humans are more comfortable speaking aloud, I could no more answer that than you could tell me what it is like to use your arms, same as the last question, surprisingly comfortable, that sounds lovely, deal, Milady's name is Aluche Argenta Triaria. In that order."
In that case, is it alright if Milady has a look through the archives when we visit Liend? Shirai says to Raoul privately over telepathy.
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Post by eltrou on May 13, 2018 2:42:59 GMT
At that, Raoul frowned deeply as he glanced at the Kirlia. We will see. I need to get my family's express permission for it. She will probably have to plead her case to them when we do. He then glanced back to the herds. I don't recommend sneaking either, unless you want to end up with fates worse than death. Not even the Grand Sage himself can just waltz in there.
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Post by Infynis on May 13, 2018 3:21:23 GMT
"Hello, Shirai," Erinna said coolly once the long winded Pokemon's apology was complete. "I suggest you speak with more care in the future. The lady Babs is a representative of her kingdom, as are all these others that travel with Princess Aluche." The priestess looked uncharacteristically stern, even crossing her arms as she spoke. I'm the princess' lady's maid, not some Pokemon! "Speaking so tersely is quite inappropriate."
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Post by ventix on May 13, 2018 3:30:58 GMT
"Oh really? I can think of at least one person here who is not a representative. I wonder who it could be?" Shirai said, with a hint of mischief in her voice. "But do not worry. As someone who has been by Milady's side for several years, I am quite sure that I will be able to conduct myself in a proper manner."
Very well. Milady was quite prepared to do so regardless, but I hoped to try and spare her the trouble by asking you. Milady might have asked you herself, but she still seems to be troubled by the events that occurred in the hallway last night.
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Post by eltrou on May 13, 2018 3:56:50 GMT
It took all of Raoul's self-control not to fluster or raise an eyebrow at that. Ah, I see. Noted. Tell her that I do not advise her to do it if she tries. Even professional assassins and thieves have tried before and failed miserably. I won't help her in the endeavor either - she'd be on her own and if she or anyone else was caught with her... well, best not to think about that. So I suggest she really think on that. REALLY think on that.
Now, Raoul was just wondering if the others have managed to coax the pokemon they wanted closer, but that remained to be seen. Hm.
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Post by Infynis on May 13, 2018 4:07:25 GMT
"Your grasp of our language once again betrays you I am afraid, Shirai," Erinna retorted to the Pokemon's verbal attack. She had hoped the Kirlia would fall for this trap. "You see, when one uses the pronoun, 'these,' as I did prior to the term, 'others,' she cannot be referring to herself. Such a statement would include a word like, 'we,' or, 'us.' If you would like, I would be pleased to assist you in learning the common tongue, so you might better serve my lady." The emphasis was added to highlight the Pokemon's lazy way of speaking. The offer was otherwise given with a pleasant tone.
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Post by ventix on May 13, 2018 4:20:29 GMT
"Whoever said I was referring to you? I was referring to Milady's new companions, Cloud and Aerith. And before you nitpick about how I only said 'one', please remember that I also said the words 'at least' before it. As for the lessons, I'll have to pass. Milady finds my way of speaking charming and would be disappointed if I were t change it."
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Post by Vazad on May 13, 2018 8:07:34 GMT
Babs warmed up a bit after the Pokemon's apology, the answers were quite interesting. Before she could really speak up it seemed like Shirai and Erinna got into a spat, that wouldn't really do if they were going to work together.
"Thank ye for yer apology and yer answers, I can't say I understand what it must be like dealing with all this squabblin all the time but I think we'll be able to help each other."
Glancing at both Shirai and Erinna she continued.
"If you're both bound and determined to help the young lady over there you might want ta stop being at each others throats. I can't say I understand all this but it seems to me yer trying to win somethin here, what happens if ya do? Y'all will just make each other jealous even more."
Shaking her head she walked back to Boggy, scrambling back on her back.
"Did everyone who wanted something get it? Maybe we should head back out, daylight's wastin."
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Post by eltrou on May 13, 2018 16:13:21 GMT
Oh thank god another voice of reason. The bickering while answering a conversation in his head was kind of giving him a headache and he welcomed the chance to be able to move on. He and Ameli weren't interested in anything here anyhow. "Babs here has a point. If you're all done here, maybe we should get a move on? Or is there something else in the plains that someone else over here is searching for?"
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Post by ventix on May 13, 2018 21:02:57 GMT
Aluche nods. "I believe I am done here. Shirai, would you like to rest in your Seal or walk with us?" "I would very much like to stay out for a little while. It would give me a chance to get to know some of our new companions better." "Very well then. Is everyone else good to go?"
When I said Milady was prepared to do it, I meant she was prepared to present her case, not sneak in.
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Post by Veinexes on May 15, 2018 2:03:14 GMT
Aleri looked around, the speaking Kirlia was interesting, but also holding her up. *Cough* "We should hurry on, if it gets dark all manner of things might show up, als it makes the road hard to see."
A few more hours of travel and the group arrives at what best could described as a wasteland. The Deadlands were true to their name. Skeletal remains, broken arms, banners. Ahead were the tall shadowy figures of once proud buildings now husks of their former selves. Aleri looked exhilarated at the sights an was beaming a smile as she walked ahead. "This is where we used to live!" She exclaimed excitedly, "Oh it's been so long, I can still smell things cooking from the kitchen though."
Few other buildings stood as most were crushed neath siege engines and burnt to the ground as they were razed. One of the few still standing, though abandoned buildings was the church.
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Post by ventix on May 15, 2018 17:20:24 GMT
Aluche looks around the scorched wasteland and finds herself taken back by Aleri's attitude. "Are you not saddened even a little by the lives that have clearly been lost here?" She says after offering a prayer to Giritina on behalf of the aforementioned departed souls.
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Post by Infynis on May 15, 2018 17:49:38 GMT
"By Arceus' name, Erinna said as they entered the Deadlands, a hand over her mouth at the horrific sight. She'd heard that there were Pokemon that lived here. They must be terrible to reside in such a place. Preemptively, she summoned Ira, her Fomantis. He wasn't exactly threatening, but he was very protective, acting almost like a knight. That was what she felt she needed at the moment. The stories she had heard about what happened here did not do it justice.
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Post by Vazad on May 15, 2018 21:26:28 GMT
Babs shot Raoul a quick glance at Aleri's exclamation. She didn't want to upset the girl, it was quite obvious that she was pious and her god wasn't one who showered people with hugs and kisses, it would be best if they didn't set her off. Especially here where her family had died, she'd found some sort of sign from their burned bodies. She decided to intercede, it was pretty obvious the others were quite surprised by the sight and it wouldn't do if they set the girl off.
"Now, now. Rose splained this to me and Raoul earlier. She believes that they were taken by her God, into its arms and all that. We might'nt understand but just because she's found happiness now don't mean she's happy that her folks or those that died here are gone."
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Post by Veinexes on May 16, 2018 4:44:04 GMT
Aleri thought for a moment and then shook her head, "I remember it was scary at first, but now it's fine. i'm not as sad as I should be I've been told but I'm perfectly fine knowing what happened here." General Ed Avesta was a very successful trade and cultural hub of the region before war destroyed it. The armies of Valrus and Broksin razed the surrounding fields and forests reducing the landscape to the barren wastes that exist now. Bandits also played their part in ransacking and pillaging the town while it was weakened. Everything finally came to a head in a massive explosion of flame that seemed to come from no where and left no survivors... well, maybe one it would seem.
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Post by eltrou on May 16, 2018 4:52:06 GMT
Raoul's eyebrows furrowed at the sight of the place, but otherwise it didn't make him even blink considering where he was from. He glanced around, eyes focused on the Church. He let the women talk among-st themselves for the moment as he took out a notebook and began to chronicle things as a record of what was in Avesta with his own eyes. Raoul Dantès Finea made a Occult Ed Check! | dM3lCkAX4d6 |
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Post by Veinexes on May 16, 2018 4:58:45 GMT
The church seems to have strange markings on the outside of it, freshly made too as they show no signs of the wear from the wall they are on. Stranger still are the flowers planted arounf many of the crumbling ruins. They are merely small patches but they are growing even in these wastes. A piece of fallen mural shows a part of the creature Aleri drew earlier, at least it loks like that. perhaps this church was connected to it somehow.
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