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Post by Breakthelevee on Feb 14, 2019 3:01:41 GMT
"Obviously I'm not from here. Otherwise I would know. But it's precisely because I'm not from here that I can be of some use to you." He raises what would be an eyebrow in human form "No one would even believe her if I attacked. Someone from outside of the Tribe made it in. That's impossible, right?"
He took a few steps back and held his flowers out wide "And yet I'm right here. I'm the impossible made possible. And you're quickly running out of time before I take my offer to someone else."
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 14, 2019 5:45:09 GMT
Donovan
"Anyone can make claims," the frog says. "And it is, indeed, as you say, impossible. So, while I do not recognize you, indeed, that proves nothing. There have been many beneath me that I have not paid close attention to. Including others that look like you. If you want any help at all, you will have to be upfront." Which seems rather hypocritical, given the earlier conversation. "I know the tricks. You pressure me into accepting because I panic. I'm not doing that."
Mica
Mica soon finds herself bouncing down the corridor at a good pace, as it goes further underground... only to stop abruptly when rounding a corner and slamming into another Pokémon. "Oof," comes the winded voice. From the body that's picking itself up, it seems to be a bipedal lizard, about twice as tall as Mica, with pink patterns over her body. A perfume-y smell fills the air around her. It smells... weird, not bad, but not like anything really natural. Certainly not flowers.
"Hmmm?" she asks, looking over Mica. "What have we here? You look... out of place." With some curiosity, she continues, "Who are you, exactly? I must say that I was not expecting a Rock to come barreling down this corridor," there's a grin, "so that's definitely a bigger surprise than I've had in a long time. Has outside finally made it in here?"
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Post by Robot on Feb 14, 2019 9:43:27 GMT
"Not really, just me and a friend." Mica peered up at the lizard. She was always looking up at everyone in the temples. She kind of didn't like being so short, but that wasn't anyone else's fault. "There's only six people in the whole world that can come and go like this." She offered genuinely.
She considered the reptile's sinuous body for a moment. "Sorry I knocked into you, I was trying to get away from Donovan for a bit. He... He's dumb sometimes." Her expression downcast. "Or maybe I'm the dumb one." Mica had never wore perfumes before, but she figured it was the mark of a fancy woman.
"Anyway, my name is Mica, hello."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Feb 15, 2019 3:59:49 GMT
"Fine" Donovan says, beginning to walk down the hall the larger bug had went "I'll go make the offer to someone smarter than you. The world won't really be missing out on much when everyone else walks free without you"
He looks back and winks, saying in a carefree voice "Have fun being a nothing for what time you have left"
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 15, 2019 5:40:14 GMT
Mica
"Miiiiiiica," the lizard says, as though rolling it around in her mouth. "That's not a name I've heard before. My name is Niara. It's nice to meet you. And, don't worry about it. I should have been more attentive to my surroundings."
"This 'Donovan', he's one of the six you mentioned?" Niara asks. "The one that you came in with? You seem perfectly fine, so I'm sure that he was the one being dumb." She chuckles. "Men can be like that sometimes."
"I'm sure we could go and talk some sense into him," she offers. "Sometimes it just takes a little bit to get through to people. What are you doing in here, by the way?" she asks, curiously. "And I don't suppose you'd be willing to share how to get in and out? I'd love to get some fresh air again."
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There's a little hesitation, before the frog says, "Fine, go do that. If you were really so strong, you'd just force me to go along. So I know you're not. That you need someone. And that you'd have no chance against Ayne in that case. And I will not be treated like a nobody. Not if you want help. Nobodies get told nothing. I will not have that." He doesn't move to stop Donovan.
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Post by Robot on Feb 15, 2019 9:21:52 GMT
"Niara." Mica repeated the name back with no special enunciation, but it would probably help her remember it. The bonsly's posture was stiff, as was befitting a rock, most of her expression and body language in tilting and pitching. "Oh! That is why we are here actually! We're going to let all the tribes out, we just need to touch your plate."
"And... I don't want to talk to him right now, but if you do, he's left at the fork behind me bullying a frog after an accordion bug also bullied him."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Feb 16, 2019 1:54:19 GMT
Donovan waves off the frog "Have fun in that case" He heads down the hallway. Well he had hoped to manipulate the other Pokemon but it seemed that wouldn't work. Hopefully he wouldn't run into the other one just yet, and could find another to give him the directions he needed. A moment later he stopped and his eyes went wide. Turning around he realized he had left Mica behind. Mica was on her own. Mica. On. Her. OWN.
He was torn. One the one hand had she bumbled along ahead of him when he was talking? OH gods, he had told her to be quiet. She must be mad at him. So she must have went off the other direction to spite him. He sighed. This wasn't good. But he couldn't double back and show weakness just yet. So he continued forwards.
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 16, 2019 4:37:53 GMT
Mica
"Oh?" Niara asks, taken aback. "My... I didn't know that was even possible." She chuckles. "If only I'd known it was that easy to just walk out of here. I've been craving fresh air, and sun on my scales. You don't know how long it's been without being able to sunbathe. I miss it so."
"And, no, that's all right," she says, "I'm sure you're much more interesting. Besides, if there's a challenge of some sort going on, I don't want to interfere. All too brutish for my tastes. I can see why you left if that's what he was getting involved in."
Donovan
Going forwards, he continues until he reaches another fork in the corridors. Straight seems to continue for a while while sloping downwards, while there are faint voices off to the right. He can't tell if any of them are the Drapion's, though.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Feb 16, 2019 4:56:53 GMT
He was small and he would take advantage of that. He took the right path but walked slowly, attempting to make as little noise as possible.
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Post by Robot on Feb 16, 2019 10:05:06 GMT
"Sunbathing is nice, I used to do it with Dusty, but I think she was more interested in eating bugs. There was a big patch of slate that overlooked the beach that got really warm most days." Niara was really nice, Mica liked her a lot even if her perfume was starting to make the girl feel a little off. She smiled with pride at being called interesting. Normally she was just told she was weird. Maybe this temple wasn't so bad after all.
They had never really just taken the time to explore a temple. Mica continued down the left passage, if she was permitted, talking to the Salazzle as they went. "How come it is so quiet in here? Is everybody sleeping? Everybody was sleeping in the Rock tribe when we visited."
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 16, 2019 19:30:34 GMT
Donovan
Creeping closer, one of the voices, the louder one, does seem to belong to the Drapion from earlier. "...sson in humility. He wasn't even able to pawn off his failure on anyone else. I don't know what he learned from me."
The other voice is still too faint to make out. Getting closer might be somewhat dangerous, though.
Mica
"Oh... that sounds nice," Niara says, wistfully. "And, no. Everyone's awake, as far as I know. Maybe napping. But it's just this place is so huge, and there aren't a huge number of us. People tend to cluster, for the most part, so it leaves the rest empty unless there's some purpose. It's why I wasn't expecting to run into anyone. I like taking walks, just getting away from the bustle and responsibilities of everyday life." She shrugs. "Company's nice, but sometimes you just want to be alone with your thoughts, you know?" The lizard seems to be just letting Mica wander wherever.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Feb 17, 2019 0:17:51 GMT
......This was a bad idea, Donovan thought to himself as he slowly sidled in closer and closer. He was hopefully small enough to not be noticed, but he wanted to hear more before he revealed himself. 11 stealth
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Post by Robot on Feb 17, 2019 0:58:36 GMT
"I like to wander a lot too." The rock admitted as she plodded along without direction. "Things were a lot easier before everything became responsibility. Sometimes I wish someone else could do the things I can. I could just be sleeping or climbing stuff. If I don't help finish what we started though, a lot of people won't make it."
Her brow knitted at that. "Junthem said I shouldn't trust Donovan, cause he's a poison kinda like you, but you have been really sweet. Can you show me where the plate is?"
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 17, 2019 1:49:19 GMT
Donovan
Wandering closer, the voices become a bit clearer.
"I suppose his audacity should be lauded, at least." The second, quieter voice comes. "But, in the end, it doesn't matter. He failed, and he doesn't even have plausible deniability to hide behind."
"Indeed," Ayne replies, "I don't suppose that there's anyone that you think might be poised to take over his position once the news breaks?"
"No. It will be a bloodbath, I'm sure. I look forwards to seeing who makes it out, and what favours are called in."
Mica
"It's a lot easier when you don't have to really do things you don't want to do, yes," the lizard agrees. "But, sometimes it just needs to be done."
"Just because I'm 'a Poison', doesn't mean you can't trust me," Niara says, with mock-hurt. "One experience with a bad apple can sour an entire people. Sure, there are Poisons you shouldn't trust, but that doesn't mean all of them are like that. You just tend to remember the bad in life more than the good."
She hesitates at Mica's last question, bristling a little, and the perfume smell gets stronger. "Well... I can, but that's not a good idea. The Twins are there, and they've put it in no uncertain terms that nobody gets near it. And, much as I chafe against restrictions like that, they could kill most anyone in here. So... I'm not about to press my luck. I don't suppose there's something else you'd prefer to do? I'm sure you've got stories of the outside, I've got some girls that I'm sure would love to hear those."
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Post by Robot on Feb 17, 2019 2:06:04 GMT
"I do have an awful lot of stories... okay, I'll meet your family." Mica replied cheerfully. "Don't take Junthem too personally, he's part steel too. I think maybe that was why he was so rigid. Outside has changed so much in all the time you've been in here, most people don't really believe us when we tell them about it but I guess it's been like eighty thousand years since the plates were separated and stuff."
Mica let the Salazzle lead her where the reptile would, feeling in a bit better spirits.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Feb 17, 2019 21:36:58 GMT
Huh, they sure seem to get to these places at opportune times, Donovan thinks to himself....Should he come out yet? Or wait a little bit longer....He really wasn't sure.
Deciding that waiting would be the best option, he pressed himself up against the wall tightly and listened a bit more
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 17, 2019 23:45:57 GMT
Mica
"Oh, really?" Niara asks. "Interesting. Is everyone still fighting out there? Ah, nevermind, I'm sure you don't want to repeat yourself when you meet the girls."
She leads Mica down a few more corridors, a couple twists, turns, and loops, before arriving at a small, cozy room. There's a smaller version of Niara inside, as well as a girl plant that resembles Donovan, and a long purple snake coiled up in a pile.
The lizard lights up, the plant simply raises an eyebrown, and the snake sighs as Mica walks in with Niara.
"Oh, who's this?" the lizard asks, springing up and down. "She looks weird. Why is she here? Do we get a new friend?"
"Don't get your hopes up, Mela," the snake says, dryly, "last time Niara brought someone here, it was just for herself."
"She's not Poison, you know," the plant adds, quietly. "Something's clearly up."
"Very astute," Niara says, nodding. "But, no, don't worry, Dania, I brought Mica here because I thought that she might have some interesting stories to tell. She's from the outside, and I thought you all might want to hear tales from out there." She turns to Mica. "These are my girls, Mela, Dania, and Nilare," She gestures to the Salandit, Ekans, and Roselia in turn. "They're still rather young and inexperienced, but I'm sure they'd still love to hear about what's been going on. I know I would, too."
Donovan
It seems like the conversation is mostly wrapping up. "Well, I will go and spread the word. I have to convene with some of my peons anyways. I've received word that Oren has some designs on my position, so I'd rather not give him that opportunity. He needs to know that I have eyes and ears everywhere."
"I do wish that I could see his face when he realizes," Ayne says, a cruel smile audible in her voice. "That is one of the drawbacks of power. At least when you're an agent you can revel in the moment of them realizing that they truly messed up. I look forwards to hearing of his embarrassment. Speaking of, I should probably return to see if that coward took the opportunity to save his own face. Save me the trouble of looking later."
There's a dry chuckle from the other voice. "I reckon that he'll not have gone through with it."
"I don't know. I feel like his position was the only thing keeping him going."
"Tell you what. If he's dead, then I'll transfer over to you that courtesan I know that you've been eyeing. If he's alive, you owe me a favour, to be called in at a later date."
"...very well."
"I look forwards to hearing the result."
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Post by Robot on Feb 18, 2019 1:02:13 GMT
"I will begin at the beginning then, and speculate as little as possible." Mica plopped down on her rounded bottom and leaned forward to brace against her stubby legs. "Eighty thousand years ago, the Calamity happened. The tribes were offered an opportunity to band together with their plates to protect the world as a unified whole. They could not come to an agreement, there was a power struggle, and each tribe kept their plate secreted away until the day that the world broke. It didn't though, not really."
The Bonsly wasn't very animated in her storytelling, but she shifted her attention to each girl, and Niara as well to be sure she was at least keeping them entertained.
"The outside world froze and changed, eventually warming again. Somehow life had survived. The tribes had survived too, but they were locked away inside a series of stone structures scattered about the region of Vesperia. We call them Temples, but it was coined by people that can't enter them, they aren't actually really religious at all. Humans and Pokemon learned to co-exist again, but these humans were different. They couldn't become Pokemon, as the old humans could. They couldn't speak with them either. Abilities that were lost to time. There were no more tribes, humans did not have types, or type associated values anymore. They just had Pokemon."
Standing, she paced to and fro, wobbling side to side as she continued to piece together bits and pieces from her knowledge of the world and what Cyrene had told them. "I don't know when, in our history, but someone figured out a way to capture Pokemon in a hard nut called an Apricorn. It binds their energy, makes them easier to transport and heal. Eventually rules were developed around battling them. The Pokemon League was developed, where young people undergo a right of passage, challenging strong trainers called Leaders, eventually a group of four of the strongest battlers, and the champion of the region. There is a lot of prestige to it. Vesperia's League is only just now being founded, but my journey that lead me into the temples started with me aiming to begin the League."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Feb 18, 2019 5:38:39 GMT
Donovan casually walks out "Oh, he's too much of a coward to have done that. When I left him he was still cowering in there. I even gave him a chance to make another move against you, but he wouldn't dream of it."
The Roselia put the same smirk back on his face and did a flourishing bow to the Pokemon in the room "Ayne, I take it?"
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 18, 2019 6:56:13 GMT
Donovan
"Who...?" The Drapion whips around towards the noise with a hiss, her tail similarly whipping around menacingly behind her. "Who are you to dare speak out against me? You are but in insignificant whelp."
"Now Ayne," the other voice in the room says, which is coming from a large black snake with a bladed tail. He eyes Donovan with a menacing look. "Restrain yourself for now. I'm intrigued at who considers themselves our equals to speak with us in such a way."
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"Interesting…" Niara muses. "So, Pokémon still exist, but they are yet even more separate from people than before. Is it because of lack of the Plates, or something else..."
"Wait..." Mela asks, "Does that mean we could be caught, too, going out there? Oh, wait! Does this mean we can leave?!?" She beams. "I've always heard stories about the outside, and the sun, and-" The Ekans whips her on the back of her head with its tail. "Don't ask too many questions at once. One at a time. Remember, she's telling you stuff, just lead her into it. Don't force it." The Roselia just gently shakes her head at the other two.
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