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Post by kagemaru656 on Apr 25, 2016 22:40:26 GMT
About when Adri wakes up, Liz returns and buzzes at Zach like something is wrong. Taking a look it seems to have a small scale of soem type stuck in its hives. Zach is able to fish it out without too much further distress, and then has time to train with Liz and Nat. As he's finishing up with those, and Adri is finishing up with her lot, he spots a group of older boys/young men approaching. They all have good outdoor gear and knives, and two of them have bows, strung and ready for use on their back.
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Post by Zephias on Apr 25, 2016 22:58:43 GMT
Adri stands up and signs to the other group.
"Hello there! Trainers or no?" She hollers.
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Post by kagemaru656 on Apr 25, 2016 23:01:52 GMT
"We've got Pokémon." One of them calls back as they approach. Despite their well armed appearance none of them are making any aggressive moves. "Pretty impressed to see newbies with the balls to camp out here. You heard the howl of the king last night?"
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Post by FelixSparks on Apr 25, 2016 23:04:50 GMT
Zach perks up, returning all his pokemon save for Liz and Frisk. "The King of the Plains? You know it?" He looks rather excited, taking in the appearance of the other trainers. "Is that why you're armed? You intend to fight it, don't you?"
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Post by Zephias on Apr 25, 2016 23:07:57 GMT
Adri sighs at Zach's eagerness.
"My friend here's really excited about the King. We did hear its roar last night. I couldn't quite place the breed just from it..." she says, and quickly shifts to muttering about different hypothesis on the identity of the mysterious "King of the Plains"
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Post by kagemaru656 on Apr 26, 2016 6:51:21 GMT
Two of the hunters laugh at Zach's excitement and eargnerness for a fight. The one that has been talking keeps going. "Fight? Yeah we're hunters, fighting wild 'mon is our job. This 'King of the Plains' is the nickname that was given to some weird Arcanine. It showed up recently and has been freaking the wildlife out." Another cuts in "Yeah! And we're gonna get the bounty on it!"
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Post by Zephias on Apr 26, 2016 8:33:40 GMT
Adri looked a bit worried at the idea of stumbling into a wild Arcanine while injured, especially one strong enough to get a title like "King of the Plains". It wasn't a normal Arcanine though, and AdrI's curiosity was piqued. Her mind was already running through a list of possible mutations such as color variations, different types, special abilities not seen on members of the species before, size differences...
"We didn't quite make it through the night uninjured so I think we'll be going to a pokecenter soon. I don't want us to stumble upon this 'King' unprepared"
She bit her lip slightly.
"What makes the 'King' so special, anyways?" She asked, trying to sound indifferent.
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Post by kagemaru656 on Apr 26, 2016 9:22:54 GMT
The lead hunter's face gets a bit more serious. "We're not too sure about that actually. Still trying to track the bugger, but not found any tracks. Except some Tauros it must have riled up." Again, the second hunter interrupts his leader, and gets a glare for it that he remains oblivious to "We've heard rumours from different sightings though. It seems like a red streak until it stops, and it's howl puts sheer terror into anything nearby. One group said they thought they saw it fighting some kind of like rock golem or something over in the woods. And both of them were huge!"
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Post by FelixSparks on Apr 26, 2016 14:18:36 GMT
Zach nodded, taking all the information in. If the rumors about this Arcanine were true, it could prove to be an overwhelming opponent... It set his blood boiling. If he could defeat it with his team, they'd be ready for just about anything! Now, however, was not the right time. He was pretty beat up, as was most of his team. Tonight, perhaps... And they'd need another ally. But all that would mean nothing if the team standing in front of them took it down first. With a grin, Zach stepped forward.
"I wonder, would you be willing to make a wager?" He looked to Adri, whispering. "I REALLY want us to be the ones to take it down. Investigate the Rock Golem as well. In addition, fighting these trainers will strengthen our team, and if we win, we'll have some money to use while our pokemon heal and we look for a fourth member to take on the subsequent gyms. Is that alright?"
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Post by kagemaru656 on Apr 26, 2016 14:30:53 GMT
This catches their leader's attention. "A wager? What would you have to wager then?" The two who have remained silent seem to be whispering amongst themselves as well, eying all three of you.
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Post by FelixSparks on Apr 26, 2016 14:55:43 GMT
Zach grinned, taking a step forward again. "Well, if you win, you'll have your pick of one of three things. First, is a piece of Houndoomite. Second is this scale, and third is a piece of VERY profitable information. In return... If we win, I'd like for my group to take on the King." Assuming they won... This was a hefty wager on his side, as only his items were up, but it should be okay, right? In addition, their reaction to the scale could help him understand what it was worth.
Thinking about the Fire Stone Vein, he couldn't help but wonder if it was related to the powerful Arcanine...
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Post by kagemaru656 on Apr 26, 2016 15:09:45 GMT
You certainly have the hunter's attention at the mention of the Mega Stone. None of them particularly glance at the small scale you hold up, and their mind has been long made up by the time he mentions the info. "Gimme a second" he says, and turns to his team. After a few moments of deliberation they turn back. "Ok. 3v3, 1 Pokémon each with league rules. When we win you havr to promise to stay away from the King. These 3 are gonna use their weakest Mon - the ones we are afraid to use against this King. If you can't beat them then you shouldn't be anywhere near it."
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Post by Zephias on Apr 26, 2016 20:24:25 GMT
Adri steps forward and gives Zach a "don't butt in" look. She turns to the Hunter leader.
"Now wait just a second, I don't see what we get out of this deal. Zach offered multiple valuable items and now you're asking we back down from hunting this Arcanine as well! For just your word that you won't hunt the King if you win is a pretty unbalanced bet" she says.
"I say you either raise your bet, or we do this as a simple "loser doesn't hunt". We'll equal your raise in value... With things that can be given away and not things someone" she glared at Zach "Can't simply be giving away!"
"such as very dangerous information that might get them all killed and destroy an ecosystem" she thought, clearly angry.
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Post by kagemaru656 on Apr 26, 2016 20:31:43 GMT
The hunter laughs. "Well wouldn't want to be unfair. I think we can afford to put up... 3000 Pokéyen? An easy split for you and about the price of that stone."
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Post by Zephias on Apr 26, 2016 20:36:20 GMT
Adri's eyes narrow.
"If you want to insult my intelligence by obviously undercutting the value of my offer, then this negotiation is over. Guys, we're leaving" she said, and turned to leave dragging Zach with her.
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Post by kagemaru656 on Apr 26, 2016 20:43:05 GMT
The hunter waves his hands "Woah, woah, woah. I'm not trying to insult anyone here, it's a bit of haggling right? No lies now. You try to sell that you might get 4k. I'll put up 4500 so you guys can split it. Sound fun?"
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Post by Zephias on Apr 26, 2016 20:46:45 GMT
Adri turns around and smiles sweetly
"Mister, have you ever owned a Mega Stone? I don't see a Mega Bracelet, so I doubt it"
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Post by kagemaru656 on Apr 26, 2016 21:00:19 GMT
He drops his hands. "Ok fine. The important thing is you guys stay away from it. So how about we drop the stone and just battle for the hunting rights?"
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Post by kagemaru656 on Apr 28, 2016 7:09:51 GMT
"You guys aren't ready, anyway."
You all suddenly feel like something is off. [Anyone with at least Novice Perception may roll it now]
Adri was feeling so angry... wait that was because he tried to trick her right? It just feels somehow different from a... moment ago? Zach too found his fists were clenched... the excitement of the battle right? But Conner. This guy was basically saying tht you guys aren't ready, and a sickened feelign in Conner's gut was telling him that maybe the guy was right. Maybe.
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Post by blackhawk748 on Apr 28, 2016 10:51:02 GMT
Conner quick shook his head What the hell was wrong with him? He usually wasn't one to think negatively but he had a really bad feeling about this.
Perception kN9VSQau3d63d6
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