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Post by DataNinja on Nov 13, 2018 2:07:06 GMT
"Look, if you want to go now, we can!" Evelyn says, fire in her eyes.
"No, no, no..." Ayah says, piping up. "Let's... just eat, relax... get some sleep. There's been enough everything lately. I'm just... happy to have some time to unwind." She looks a little awkward, and in a smaller tone of voice. "I, uh, hope that I'm not the only one that feels that way." She glances at Theo as if asking for some support.
Taking a much calmer tone than Evelyn, and basically ignoring her outburst, Ruby looks at Kai, answering "Yeah, we each caught something on the way here. Though, Ayah ended up trading it for something out of the kiosk over there. I swear you've got ice running through your veins instead of blood at times." She looks over at the girl in question as she says that, grinning. "I want you on my team next time we get snow around here and there's a snowball fight. I'm sure you'd be good there. Not that it snows often, of course..." She seems to be getting lost in memories or something before getting back to the present. "Anyways, yeah, probably better to stick to tomorrow as planned. Give everyone a chance to relax."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Nov 13, 2018 2:14:53 GMT
Cole leaned forward, a grin on his face "Now don't go threatening a good time if we can't actually go through with it. I'll take you on whenever and wherever. You'll need to get used to losing to me after all for when I'm Champion. I'm sure you'll be good enough to be a Gym Leader at least though"
He tipped his chair backwards and chuckled "But fine, we can wait till tomorrow. We can always find something else for me to beat you in in the meantime. We could all play cards tonight if you guys want! I'm sure I have a deck somewhere"
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Post by seraphflonne on Nov 13, 2018 5:00:45 GMT
Kai tenses up as Ruby brings up the Kiosk and ice running through veins, a shock of shame going through him for a moment as he thinks about what he just did a little earlier. The uneasy feeling in his stomach makes him feel like he can't eat anymore, and he hadn't really even touched his meal much yet.
"Th-there's nothing wrong with trading Pokemon, b-besides, you can only get some of them around these parts by t-trading them..." He guessed he was sticking up Ayah, but honestly it was more about himself. He just... doesn't like the thought that because he traded that makes him... cold. "I.. I traded a Pokemon too, it just... didn't make sense for the whole team to have two of the same mon, y'know?"
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Post by Robot on Nov 13, 2018 13:43:01 GMT
"Careful Cole, don't count yer torchics before they hatch. I'm with Ayah though, been plenty busy with travel, makin' friends, and the gym. A new bout can wait till the morning fore we go our separate ways again." He tucked back into his plate and considered for a moment. He was pretty satisfied with the three Pokemon he had, but he wondered if that was what a professional did? Made a couple friends and stuck with?
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 13, 2018 18:40:33 GMT
"Look here," Evelyn says, "I'm willing to fight now, just nobody else is. So, fine. I'll bite at cards. Won't actually prove anything, but it'll be nice to see you falter again.""What?" Ruby looks at Kai, confused. "I... didn't say there was anything wrong with trading. I agree with you." She tilts her head as though trying to figure out what the Alolan boy meant. "Ayah had a feisty little guy before, gave her a bit of a burn in its enthusiasm. So, it was nice that she was able to send it off to someone hopefully more excided about battling, in exchange for a mellow little snugglebuddy. Dunno how she can stand all those Ice types without freezing to death, though." Ruby laughs. "I'd be a popsicle if I tried to cuddle an Amaura, I'm sure.""I just like the cold." Ayah says. "Also, knowing your limits is important. ...and hot drinks. Anyways, uh, yeah, I'd be up for cards."Anyone playing cards, roll 1d20+Guile Rank to see who wins (most).
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Post by seraphflonne on Nov 13, 2018 19:47:46 GMT
"O-oh, I thought you meant ice in the veins like... cold hearted, s-sorry!" Kai felt a bit dumb that he misinterpreted that, of course she wasn't calling her friend cold-hearted! Kai scratched the back of his head and chuckled awkwardly to himself, how could he have messed that up? "Eheh, so uh, what did you trade Ayah?" Kai tried t distract with small talk, even as they started playing cards... he also had no clue what he was doing or playing though. Time to try though! v17oridd1d20+1 Gambling! 1d20+1
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Post by Breakthelevee on Nov 14, 2018 5:06:05 GMT
" Fine, fine" Cole says to Theo with a sigh " It's just for fun anyways" But as he walks past Ev he leans over and whispers " Get ready to lose" Once he returns he quickly deals out the cards and puts aside his competitive nature as best he can, just trying to have fun and teach anyone who didn't know how to play. Except Ev. He made it his goal to completely crush her. 22 with a natural 20
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Post by Robot on Nov 16, 2018 13:12:46 GMT
"Cards is a great way to pass the time." Theodore cut and shuffled. He was glad they could give Ayah the break she was looking for. It wasn't poker, but it was a great way to pass the time. By the end of it he had to wonder if Cole was hiding face cards in his sleeves, that was always the case in his shows.
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 16, 2018 16:18:37 GMT
"Uh... I had this angry red fox," Ayah says to Kai, "But I traded it for a fluffier white one. I'm not the best at Pokémon, admittedly... I just liked the way it looked, and Ruby told me it was Ice-typed."
Cards goes... interestingly. While Cole does manage to win the most, Evelyn is right behind him, nearly every step of the way. Ayah also does surprisingly well, despite not really knowing the rules beforehand, though she attributes it to beginner's luck. Ruby does absolutely abysmally, despite trying hard, before eventually just sighing and entertaining herself with trying to build houses of cards between rounds with a spare deck. She does much better at that.
It all comes to a close, though, everyone making their way up to bed to get at least semi-well rested for the battle tomorrow. All the Pokémon are healed up, save for Kai's Chimecho, who the Attendant asks to keep to heal overnight, to have in much better condition for the morning. A sense of anticipation fills the air.
Apparently too much anticipation, because when everyone wakes up, it's still dark out. It takes a moment of confusion and befuddlement to realize, no, it is in fact a decent hour, the trees outside the window are just doing a very good job of blocking the sun. Thankfully, it's not too late.
Ruby's also heading downstairs from the sleeping areas when the trio is, waving hello. The Center seems very quiet punctuated mostly by the voices of Evelyn and Ayah.
"-ot crazy enough to go out there!"
"C'mon, don't be so worried about it. It'll be an adventure!"
"Forests don't just suddenly appear, Evelyn! And where is everyone else? Use your head, please..." Ayah's voice is wavering, and the four Trainers arrive downstairs to see that, yes, the entire rest of the usually-at-least-marginally-bustling Center is entirely empty. There's not even an Attendant around, though Kai's Pokéball is still there.
And outside, something that was most decidedly not there yesterday, is a thick, dark forest outside the Pokémon Center's doors and windows, encircling the place and going off for an unknown distance. "What the hell?" Ruby asks, gaping at the outside. There's a distinct, somewhat floral, smell of wilderness intruding into the building. "I'm not going crazy, am I?"
Ayah seems relieved to see the rest of the group up and about, while Evelyn just nods in greeting.
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Post by seraphflonne on Nov 16, 2018 22:31:42 GMT
Kai groggily grabbed his Pokeball, taking a good couple of minutes to realize that something was wrong. He had been stuck a bit in his own head in the coincidence of the fact he and Ayah had basically done the same trade, and felt bad he hadn't commented on it yesterday. When he finally registered what Ruby was saying was when he realized that, yes, there was something wrong and not just a herd of Exeggutor outside.
"Uh... I guess your not, Cause if you are... I am too" Kai glanced around, noticing that everyone was here at least, so no one had just wandered outside and gotten lost in the confusion. the attendant was missing... was anyone else or anything else missing? "Have you seen anyone else? Maybe... they can explain what's up?"
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Post by Robot on Nov 19, 2018 4:19:19 GMT
Theodore made his way to the windows and stood there scratching his scalp under his cap. "Sakes alive... never seen a forest take over a town in one night. Happens, but not like this. Musta been some kinda legendary or somethin' in the night, like a Jiracher or something came by and magicked it." He moved to the front entrance, pushing the door open to get a closer look at the foliage.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Nov 19, 2018 4:29:23 GMT
As Cole came down from upstairs, still on his high horse from beating Ev at cards. Before he could get a word out, his eyes go wide as he notices the trees and forest that had most definitely not been there before.
"Yeah, we should go look for someone out there" Cole says, pulling on his jacket and adjusting his Pokeballs. He might be agreeing with Ev, but she actually had a good point. It would just be a bit of adventure, and they wouldn't be finding out anything by staying in here "We can stick together and then no one has to worry about anyone else going missing. But yeah, let's go on an adventure" He says with a grin as he was halfway to the door.
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 19, 2018 4:58:54 GMT
"No," Ayah says, responding to Kai. "You guys are the only other people that we've seen this morning... it's creepy."
"There hasn't been a confirmed sighting of a legendary in, like, twenty five years, Theo," Ruby says. "Not since that whole incident with Groudon and Kyogre. And there were a bunch of people causing trouble beforehand, and trying to find them. What are the odds that one would show up here, for no reason?" She's fiddling with her C-Gear as she talks, before frowning. "Hmm... no signal. That's... concerning. It was working yesterday, so I know I set it up correctly..."
As Theo gets slightly out the door, the heady smell of forest hits him head on. It doesn't smell at all like city any more, nor does it really look like one. Looking around, if he concentrates through the thick brush, he can see other buildings that he recognizes from yesterday, but they look all overgrown with vines and things. The trees are thick, and certainly look like they couldn't have grown in one day, let alone years. It would probably take decades for trees like this to grow. But the most unnerving thing of all is the noise - or, rather, the lack of it. The wind lightly blows through the boughs, and there is the occasional call of a Pokémon somewhere or other amongst them... but other than that, it's mostly silence.
"I... uh, I think I'd rather just stay here," Ayah says. "Where it's safe. And there's food and stuff. Maybe everyone just wandered out, or something, and they'll all be back..." She seems unsure of herself.
"What are you worried about?" Evelyn asks, "We have Pokémon, we'll be fine. Even Cole thinks it's a good idea!"
"Ev," Ruby chides, "not everyone is as good at dealing with new experiences as you are. It's been a busy last few days. I... I don't know about this, either. I've never heard of anything like it... so, if Ayah wants to stay behind, I'll stay with her. That way we're not alone. That way, too, if anyone else comes back, it won't be to an empty Center." Ayah's face shows relief.
"Fine, fine." Evelyn doesn't press things, instead heading to the door too. "The rest of you, are you all coming to see what we can find out there?"
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Post by Breakthelevee on Nov 19, 2018 5:40:59 GMT
"Of course I'm coming. I'm a bit of a....trailblazer" He says with a wink while tossing Habeneros ball up "But I think Theo might be better off taking the lead on this. I have no sense of direction"
He quickly follows out the door and looks around.
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Post by Robot on Nov 19, 2018 9:11:11 GMT
Theodore seemed as though he might offer to stay with Ayah and Ruby, that'd be the chivalrous thing to do, but when trailblazing was mentioned his eyes sparkled a bit. Yeah, sure, he'd go pioneering and it'd be great!
"Ain't nobody going to wander back here, but it seems quiet enough y'all should be safe in here. Ruby you're tech-like, maybe see if the center has a backup generator or something while we's gone?". He waited for her response before slipping out into the woods to begin the search for answers.
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Post by seraphflonne on Nov 19, 2018 20:53:47 GMT
Kai tried to flash a comforting grin at Ayah and Ruby, the tension was getting to him, so he was trying to ease it off the others. He turned around and pointed at the door. "Let's get going! We can't keep them waiting here too long. Not like it's gonna be that much trouble anyways!" His false bravado aside, he was just trying to ease the tension in the two being left behind. If only a little bit.
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 19, 2018 22:28:36 GMT
"It should have one," Ruby says, "But, the power seems to be fine as it is... unless it is running on backup right now. Hmmm. I'll check that out."As she and Ayah go further back into the Center, the rest of the group exits into the forest proper. There's not really a clear direction to head in, at least at first, besides 'away from the building'. Petalburg itself, when they recognize the buildings, looks structurally fine... but it's all overgrown with plants, vines blanketing walls, trees and bushes covering yards. The roadways have been partially covered, but they're the thinnest part of the forest, and the easiest to traverse. The four Trainers continue onwards, the atmosphere rather tense. Slowly, they start coming upon stranger things... Large, fragrant flowers with petals that pulse inwards and outwards. Vines on trees that slither around and around the trunks, like snakes. Thick clouds of pollen that almost seem to flow to form words. The ambient sounds of wildlife are gone, too. The air is heavy, and unseasonably warm, though not as warm as the Trainers find their pockets or bags growing. Suddenly, ringing clearly from somewhere around where the group is, though not visible, a woman laughs.
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Post by Robot on Nov 20, 2018 13:08:03 GMT
Theodore's hand snaps to his hip, yanking a ball off the clip at his belt in one smooth motion. He rolls it in his fingers for a moment. He'd been around plants his whole life, never had he seen them in this untamed light, where everything seemed to move and breathe. Grow on and predate upon everything else. "Show yerself!" He spun on the spot, looking around for the source of the laughter, releasing Six at his feet.
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Post by seraphflonne on Nov 20, 2018 20:58:28 GMT
Kai had never dealt with anything like this, at first it had reminded him of home, but it quickly got stranger and stranger with every step. He felt with confidence that this wasn't common anywhere, and he felt more tense as they moved along. "I... don't think we're in Petalburg anymore...".
Kai and his comments froze at the laugh, his body shivering for a moment, before he looked around in confusion. Seeing and hearing Theo, he grabbed Keahi's ball for comfort, not releasing her just yet, but getting ready for sure. "W-who are you?!"
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Post by Breakthelevee on Nov 21, 2018 0:52:08 GMT
Cole had on a more serious expression than usual as he released Kale and held an arm out for the Wingull to perch on "Alright, I'm gonna need you to do a quick scout for us, cry out if you see anything too weird"
With a motion he helped the sea bird catch a draft and go into the air. He only wished he had prepared for something this....weird before they left
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