|
17,053 posts
|
13 likes
|
May 31, 2023 21:25:23 GMT
|
Member
|
Post by Raven on Jun 19, 2019 1:05:23 GMT
After sneaking through the city for a bit, Nue tracks down that mad scientist person from Yue's friend group. She observes her for a time to ensure she is not interrupting anything before carefully placing a sticky note nearby with her question/request on it the moment that Melissa looks away.
Note: "Greetings, 'Macavity'. I do not wish to interrupt/be a bother, but I was curious as to whether you had the means to create an object known as a 'type brace'. Specifically one to aid in fire resistance.
- Nue"
|
|
Member
|
Post by snark on Jun 19, 2019 2:53:01 GMT
Melissa is in the Pokemon center, intently tinkering with some sort of intricate wire-and-crystal contraption on a table. Not bothering her proves easy; Nue's ninja-stealth abilities are entirely redundant here, as she completely ignores passers-by and at least one nurse asking if she needs any assistance. When at last she notices the note, she reads it quickly and says aloud, "I do, but I haven't the proper raw materials at the moment. Ask again in a day or two."
It is, of course, possible that Nue has left by this point, but if Melissa bothered to consider this possibility she'd say it's her fault for not interacting like a normal person.
|
|
|
17,053 posts
|
13 likes
|
May 31, 2023 21:25:23 GMT
|
Member
|
Post by Raven on Jun 19, 2019 2:57:30 GMT
Nue nods silently, unbeknownst to Melissa, and leaves a final note with her departure. "Duly noted. I shall contact you again in 48 hours. - Nue" With that out of the way, Nue resumes her search for a Move Tutor. She "materializes" (aka: sneaks up on and stands silently behind) one of the Pokemon Center workers to inquire more directly. Acquaintances/friends of her sister are amusing to mess with, but 'ordinary' adults may not take kindly to being addressed via sticky note. They may see it as an insult. Thus, she waits to be noticed. If she happens to startle someone in the process, well, it can't be helped. She's just naturally quiet/patient.
|
|
|
10,445 posts
|
6 likes
|
Nov 23, 2023 19:11:09 GMT
|
Member
|
Post by lichlord on Jun 19, 2019 7:08:36 GMT
After a moment the nurse calls out without turning.
"How can I help you back there Miss?"
How did she- Oh I guess these center nurses must see everything with all the trainers coming through daily.
|
|
|
17,053 posts
|
13 likes
|
May 31, 2023 21:25:23 GMT
|
Member
|
Post by Raven on Jun 19, 2019 7:33:20 GMT
Nue is mildly pleased to see that the PC staff isn't as unobservant as she had feared. Excellent. This will save much time.
"Greetings. I am searching for a Move Tutor. Preferably one who is able to teach Water-Type moves. Would you happen to know of one in the area? It is not pressing, but move variety is quite useful." Nue responds in her usual, emotionless tone.
|
|
|
10,445 posts
|
6 likes
|
Nov 23, 2023 19:11:09 GMT
|
Member
|
Post by lichlord on Jun 19, 2019 23:17:10 GMT
"Well, there are always a few random ones that set up shop temporarily during peak trainer season, like now. They usually charge a pretty penny, and with the way the league changed things, usually it's the already rich trainers that can afford their services. They usually make a killing, and the league tries to stamp out that money advantage when they can. But if you have the money you might be able to find them. I wouldn't advise it though."
(This is gm speak for 'There's no tutors yet, haven't figured that out yet')
She finally turns to you.
"Well specifically for water moves, I know Ceru-"
She suddenly touches her head in pain for a long moment before looking back up, a little lost.
"Oh ummm... what were we talking about?"
|
|
|
17,053 posts
|
13 likes
|
May 31, 2023 21:25:23 GMT
|
Member
|
Post by Raven on Jun 19, 2019 23:58:28 GMT
Nue tilts her head slightly in confusion, then shrugs it off to go try out this 'Gym' place that Yue's friends keep mentioning. She's not terribly concerned with the League Challenge, but might be a fun way to pass time and get her newbies some experience in the process.
|
|
Member
|
Post by ventix on Jun 20, 2019 1:17:06 GMT
Encouraged by Gwen's shouts, Yue starts doing fancy tricks. Loopy-loops, barrel rolls, the works. All without slowing down in the slightest.
|
|
Member
|
Post by oddeyes on Jun 20, 2019 3:43:10 GMT
Gwen has a bit more experience in flying with Yue now, so her sudden movements wont send her careening into the ground. She is able to properly ride, and enjoy the flight. After a bit longer, Gwen finally pats Yue's sides. "Awesome stuff! Let's bring it in! Let's land already!"
|
|
Member
|
Post by ventix on Jun 20, 2019 4:40:38 GMT
"Roger!" Yue says, diving straight down. Just before they hit they ground, she flaps her wings once to create a burst of wind strong enough to uproot trees, slowing their fall enough for her to alight to the ground as gently as a feather.
|
|
Member
|
Post by oddeyes on Jun 20, 2019 4:47:13 GMT
One last "Woot!" from Gwen, she gets the harness off of Yue, gets herself down, and back into her chair. "Man, that was so awesome! We are doing that again soon! You are pretty amazing, Yue."
|
|
|
10,445 posts
|
6 likes
|
Nov 23, 2023 19:11:09 GMT
|
Member
|
Post by lichlord on Jun 20, 2019 5:17:02 GMT
Nue makes her way to the gym, and she actually spies both Stella and Nori talking to a woman further in. An attendant at the desk looks up to her.
"Hello there! Looking to challenge the gym today?"
|
|
|
17,053 posts
|
13 likes
|
May 31, 2023 21:25:23 GMT
|
Member
|
Post by Raven on Jun 20, 2019 7:05:42 GMT
"Yes." Is all Nue responds with unless asked further questions.
|
|
Member
|
Post by ventix on Jun 22, 2019 1:22:13 GMT
"Eheheheh..." Yue says, looking sheepish as she turns back into a human. "Well, I certainly had fun...What should we do now?"
|
|
Member
|
Post by oddeyes on Jun 22, 2019 3:51:52 GMT
"Hmmm. We could wait for the others, or just head on through the forest ourselves. Unless there was anything you wanted to do with just the two of us?"
|
|
Member
|
Post by ventix on Jun 22, 2019 22:57:25 GMT
"Oh! Oh! Let's find a nice spot that we can have a picnic with the others next time we come to Viridian!" Yue says, bouncing up and down. "It'll be great! We can sit down, have a nice meal together, and look back on our journey before taking on Amanda for the other half of the badge!"
|
|
Member
|
Post by oddeyes on Jun 23, 2019 2:06:28 GMT
Gwen chuckles, and smiles. "That definitely sounds like a plan. All right then." Gwen tosses out her Onix, and attacks the harness from Jasmine's tail to her chair. She then looks to Yue, and pats her lap. "My turn offer a ride. Take a seat." She gives Yue a wink.
|
|
Member
|
Post by carnackiArdent on Jun 23, 2019 2:27:50 GMT
Nori heads back to the Pokémon center with his badge in tow to get Ordira and Anguihorn healed up. That battle went a lot better than last time, but that doesn't mean it was easy.
... Well, the ice cream was easy, thanks to Anguihorn's excellent shot with the rock, but that doesn't mean it was all a breeze. It could probably have done some damage if it had stayed up.
He glances around the center, wondering if anybody besides him has come back yet - he isn't actually sure whether Melissa, Gwen, and Yue decided to press on toward Pewter or wait for him and Stella to finish up. (And of course he never knows where Nue is even when she's present.)
|
|
Member
|
Post by ventix on Jun 23, 2019 2:38:58 GMT
"Yay!" Yue says as she plops herself into Gwen's lap. "Your lap is always super comfy, Gwen!"
|
|
Member
|
Post by oddeyes on Jun 23, 2019 3:13:12 GMT
Gwen gives her a playful squeeze. "You're comfy in more ways than one too, Yue." She snaps her fingers to have Jasmine head on back to the Viridian City pokemon center. Gwen wraps her arms around Yue to keep her nice and close.
|
|