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Post by Breakthelevee on Feb 18, 2019 7:09:47 GMT
"I'm sure you have a lot of questions. Wondering who I am, and how I got here" Donovan comes out of his bow and looks at the two poison types, his eyes unflinching "And I could answer those questions too. But I have some of my own"
"Though I will answer what you've asked so far. You may call me Fleur. I'm speaking to you as equals because I AM an equal. I will speak to you the same as I spoke to the leaders of the Psychic, Electric, Rock, Fighting, Grass, and Fairy Tribes. This can go one of two ways, and we will figure that out after my question is answered. Then I'll answer some of yours. A nice even trade. So"
He wandered a bit closer before tilting his head "Where is the Plate?"
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Post by Robot on Feb 18, 2019 17:55:45 GMT
"I left home with my Pokemon partner, my best friend Dusty, she's a Trapinch. My grandparents wouldn't let me become a trainer after the bad things that happened to my parents, so I was running away." Mica glosses over this bit with apparent intent. "A week or so later there was this horrible metallic screeching, and a big metal bird crashed into one of the temples. It wasn't a Pokemon, so someone built it. There was this huge burst of light and the ground shook so hard I fell."
Another deep breath. "Someone named Axiom used technology to somehow overpower the protection of that Temple's plate. It released this big burst of energy that changed a few humans nearby. We could see portals leading into these places, like walls of blue rippling energy. I went into the one nearby, not understanding any of this yet, there were some dead fighting Pokemon in there, and a very angry Lucario. She punched me very hard and I woke up outside. I think Donovan said her name was Madine."
"It turned out that the person that owned and controlled the big metal bird wants all these plates to become a god or something and reshape the world with their power? Her name was Axiom. Donovan and two of his friends had been in there too, and met Axiom before she ran away with the fighting plate. His two friends decided this wasn't for them anymore, so it was just us."
She flopped onto her side and rolled in a slow circle. "After that we tried to talk to some adults about it but nobody believed us and they couldn't go into the temples either, so we went to the next one, which was Psychic. A Xatu met us there and he seemed pretty nice. I guess he could see the future. He explained how important it was that we get all the plates and set the tribes free. After a tribe loses its plate, time begins to move normally again for them. The bubble you are trapped in shrinks or collapses, we don't actually know what will happen but it is bad. He gave us the Psychic plate."
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 18, 2019 21:23:27 GMT
Donovan
"No." The snake says, shaking his head. "We are in no ways equal. You say that you've spoken with other tribes. So, that means you are clearly not one of us. So, work your way up from the bottom. You get no benefit of the doubt here. I am Thalian. I lead this place, First amongst the council. And so you will tell me exactly who you are, how you go in here, and who it is that you're working for. Or else I will let Ayne do as she pleases with you."
"Audacity only gets you so far," Ayne says. "If you have nothing to back it up with, in the end, it will only lead to your demise."
Mica
"Wait... so, you're not a Pokémon, then?" the small lizard asks, moving up to Mica and poking her from different directions with slender claws, scuttling around and peering closely at her
"The collapsing of the structure here sounds most concerning," Niara says. "But, at least if we get to the Plate, we can be free... granted, the hard part would be getting to it. But... getting outside once again, that would be nice. I'm sure that I could convince most to support that."
"But not Ayne," Nilare says.
"No," Niara admits, "She's rather stubborn that way."
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Post by Robot on Feb 18, 2019 23:07:00 GMT
"With the Fairy Tribe, it was explained to us that before the fall, many humans within the tribes could also become Pokemon. That, in the Temples, that half of you was sealed away. In many places, this has been forgotten, too. There was the first and only time we had heard of it. We have also visited Grass, Rock, and Electric. Each Tribe with their own systems that we have had to overcome, often with words because two against many does not work. Because unlike Axiom we don't want to force this on anyone. At some point, we may have to." Mica announced somberly.
"Axiom knows what we are doing, but hasn't stepped in yet. We nearly have a third of the plates, and she only has one. Recently, Cyrene, an Electric from before the Cataclysm, showed us how to draw strength from the Plates. In here, I am a Pokemon, out there I always wanted to be, but I'm human. Now I can be a Pokemon all the time." She gushed happily. "That's most of the story for now, at least the big details. I'm tired of storytelling for now though."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Feb 20, 2019 4:21:23 GMT
"See it's exactly because I've talked to the other leaders that we're equals" Donovan says, not backing down "I don't answer to anyone but myself."
He stood his ground, glaring back "Like I said, you can call me Fleur. I came in through the front entrance, same as the other temples. I'm one of three people who can do so. And I'm working for MYSELF" He rolled his eyes before sighing "That's not entirely true. I'm working for all of you. I'm breaking the seals and getting you out of here"
He shoots another glare at Ayne "And you don't scare me. If you did I would have snuck past you instead of talking"
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 20, 2019 5:41:27 GMT
Mica"I see," Niara says, nodding. "Yes, that is quite a tale. And impressive, managing to cajole the Plates out from the other tribes. You truly are a wonder, even if you may not think it. In that case..." She seems to mull her words over for a moment, before saying, "If you were able to pull off some way to either replace Ayne with someone less stubborn, or figure out a way to lure the Twins away or otherwise get them out of the picture singlehandedly... well, each of those seem rather impossible, but you clearly have the ability to do what most might consider impossible. In that case, then we could probably get our hands on the Plate. It wouldn't be easy, of course.""Ooh, ooh," Mela says, "Are we going to get to do things, now? Are we old enough?""We'll see," the older lizard chuckles, patting the head of the smaller one. "There might not even be anything to do." Donovan"Well, that's too bad," Thalian says, "Because if you don't work for anyone, you die.""And if I don't scare you," Ayne says, "then you're even more stupid than you first appeared." She lunges forwards, fangs burning with a sudden fire, which Donovan feels searing into his flesh, burning his beautiful petals. Donovan takes 43 damage from Fire Fang.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Feb 20, 2019 18:26:17 GMT
Donovan nearly falls back from the hit, before standing back up and dusting himself off "Right. So you're going to be like that. Fine."
He points his singed petals at Thailan and speaks "You all like making threats and what not right? How about this. If I survive the battle with your brutish companion here, you'll give me a place to speak. Like I said, she doesn't scare me. I've faced far far worse and come out just fine"
"I really am trying to do this the proper way you know. I could just take what I want and leave."
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Post by Robot on Feb 21, 2019 1:18:15 GMT
"I'm not that kind of subtle." Mica made a little face. "How do I replace someone here? Is that a Poison Tribe thing? Do you pick them up, and then put them down somewhere else?" Mica queried with big eyes. "Cause I could do that... do you know anyone less stubborn that I could put where she is sitting?"
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 21, 2019 5:22:57 GMT
DonovanDonovan's able to dance out of the way as Ayne lunges towards him again, looking much more feral at this point. "Look," Thalian says, chuckling, "do you honestly think that I'm stupid? I get nothing out of taking that deal. On the off chance that you survive, then I have to give up something more than I would already have to. If you don't survive, it's the exact same as if I didn't agree."Fire Fang misses. MicaThere are varying degrees of laughter from all the others, from a soft churrring of Niara, to a high-energy giggle from Mela. "Oh, if only it were that easy." Niara shakes her head. "No, there are only two ways out of power. Death, or making a mistake that makes you look stupid in front of everyone else in power. Or, well, stepping down, I guess, but nobody does that."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Feb 22, 2019 4:25:10 GMT
Donvan danced around the Drapion, throwing some powder from his flowers into her face " Now now, that's no way to treat someone when we're still working out a deal." He looked to Thalian and smirked " Do you really want to know that you were made a fool of by an outsider, and naught more than a Roselia at that? I'll make sure to spread the knowledge around as well, make sure they know that you couldn't even stop someone like me. Or, you could not risk it." He flicks a little more powder towards Ayne as he dances under her legs for a moment to trip her up " Just tell me where the Plate is. It's really for your own good" Donovan uses Stun Spore on Ayne with a 10 vs AC 6
Then he activates Trickster to use a Low Blow.
Ayne needs to beat a 13 Acrobatics or be Vulnerable and have her initiative set to 0 until the end of my next turn
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Post by Robot on Feb 22, 2019 22:19:34 GMT
"Well, I'm definitely not going to *kill* anyone, and if she is as stubborn as you say that leaves embarrassing her. I AM really good at embarrassing people." She admitted at first with some pride, and then seemed to consider that for a moment with the particular mood flapping. "What kinds of things would she have to do to look bad?"
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 23, 2019 0:53:07 GMT
Donovan
"Oh, yes. Made a fool of." Thalian's voice is derisive. "That's clearly what you're doing here. How dare we commit the grievous sin of you attacking us? When you've not even laid a scratch on us. That's not being made a fool of. That's desperation on your part."
Ayne twitches a little bit at the spores, as Donovan unbalances her, but the focus in her eyes does not dull. Even slowed, it doesn't look like she's going to just roll over or anything.
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"It... all depends, really," the Salazzle says. "She prides herself on her strength, so not being able to defeat an obviously weak opponent that she would be expected to easily squash would be one. Coercing her into making an obviously bad tactical decision, too, that might work. It just needs to be something that might make people lose their trust in her."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Feb 23, 2019 1:53:23 GMT
" No see the making a fool of is the part where I prove you couldn't even kill a little Roselia" He takes a few steps back and towards the hall where he had come from, throwing a few seeds in the meantime " Big strong Drapion isn't able to kill little old me. It's a comedy really" He turned his head and shouted down the hall " But whoever will watch this fight and spread the news" He really really hoped the Toxicroak had the brains to follow him, or the ears to hear this now. Donovan disengages and uses Leech Seed but misses because the dice hate me
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Post by Robot on Feb 23, 2019 4:48:45 GMT
"Donovan and I can't die in the temples. It just tosses us outside feeling a bit sore. Maybe we could use that, but it doesn't feel very good. Anye is probably really strong too."
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 23, 2019 5:17:26 GMT
Donovan"The point is not to kill assassins. It's to survive the assassination," Thalian says. "So, you running away? Go ahead. Run. Victory isn't claimed by simply scratching an opponent and running. That may fly where you come from... but it's not how things work here."Ayne's only response is to flick her tail and shoot a barrage of spikes at Donovan, piercing into his body. Donovan takes 23 damage and an injury from Pin Missile. Mica"Oh, well... huh," Niara says. "Is... that everyone?" she asks. "Could we just escape this place by simply 'dying'? Or is it only you?"
"If you're not special in that regard... well, we don't need to worry about the Plate. If you are... well... how are you at fighting?
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Post by Breakthelevee on Feb 23, 2019 5:26:28 GMT
He continued moving backwards, keeping the smirk up " But you're the one who attacked first, I was just talking. You've sicked your dog on me, but I'm going to survive." Finally unleashing an actual attack, he flurry of leafs leave him and head straight for the Drapion, striking her over and over. Move more down the hall. Magical Leaf auto hits and does 45 Special Grass damage
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Post by Robot on Feb 23, 2019 12:08:25 GMT
"Pretty good! I can copy any attack I see as a bonsly, but only twice, and I hit and take hits really well, as long as they are physical. Most Rock Pokemon are that way I think... But it is only me and Donovan that are safe that way. If *you* die in the temples, you die for real. I also get stronger if I am poisoned. Cause I gotta push through!" Mica hopped excitedly. "As long as Anye is a bully I don't mind fighting her, bullies are the worst."
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 23, 2019 18:52:36 GMT
Donovan"No," Thalian said, "you came to us claiming higher status than you did. Demanding things. Acquiescing to those would hurt our own status. You may not consider it an assassination attempt, but it was one nonetheless." "And I am no dog," Ayne snaps. She doesn't pursue (though whether or not that's due to paralysis is up to debate), or even really react to the leaves. Donovan hits with Magical Leaf. It's not very effective. Ayne is paralyzed. Mica"Well, we've got plenty of flavours of poison here, if you're needing some," the Roselia says quietly, with a bit of a smile. "The good news there is that Ayne's biggest strength is her physicality," Niara says. "So, you should be good in that regard, matching strength with strength. And... yes, you could call her a bully. If you're willing to match arms with her, then we could probably try and arrange so that it's in front of some of her peons..."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Feb 23, 2019 20:37:48 GMT
Donovan continues moving back, something awakening inside him as he does so " If what you say is true, then I cannot fall any lower in your eyes, but don't be surprised when I come back again and again and again. I will not stop until I get what I want, and neither of you will be able to get in my way" Moving back, Activating Sunlight Within
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Post by Robot on Feb 23, 2019 22:00:41 GMT
"Will it take long to get her peons into position like you want? I could go find Donovan in the meanwhile... I guess. The sooner I get him outof here the less I have to think about him acting all weird."
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