Argenport

"Thanks," Neel says as he accepts the identity card handed to him from Magnar. After Magnar walks off, Neel heads over to a nearby bench and puts his backpack down and opens it up grabbing his Portable Grower and a Black Apricorn out of it, quickly planting it, before looking through his supplies.

Turning toward the other three members of the guild he says, "Hello, I'm Neel. We should probably coordinate between each other of what we have, and what we might need before we do leave town, since we have received a bit of extra money. I can make some simple medicines pretty easily, and I also have a couple spare berries, and that's really all I brought with me."

Mo straggled off the cruise liner doing his best not to bump into any of the tourists. Fortunately everyone made way for the tall, somber, looking man all except for a couple of kids that we almost ran over. One look at him, sent the children scattering back to their parents leaving Mo with a heavy heart along with his heavy stomach. It was the first time Mo every been on a ship and the new experience have left Mo able only to appreciate the bed and toilet in his room.

Still he made it to the islands in one piece and for that a smile played at the corner of his lips. He was looking for to exploring and discovering the islands but more importantly the challenges that will help him grow.

Upon meeting up with Magnar and supposedly the other member entering the guild, Mo hung in the back of the group in his, almost, military attire. Mo tilt his head at the mention of fire and magic, feeling confused as to how and why a explorer would be able to do such things but simply nods in thanks when he was handed the identity card. For a moment afterward Mo turned the card in between his hands, mentally surprised that he had been given 3000p on the spot. No labor, no deal first, just 'here's some money'. Not even the tall tale 'don't spend it all in one place' was mentioned.

Mo lightly shook his head thinking it must be a down payment of some kind before approaching the rest of his guild mates by the bench. Mo listens to Neel and Eric both which seem to be bid men like Mo and nods at the mention of Potion and Enriched Water both of them sounding like good things to buy. Noticing Neel with a portable grower Mo knelt down and took his own from within his duffle bag. Almost illegible names, congratulations, and good wishes are scrolled all over the portable grower as Mo set it down besides Neel's.

"Name's Mo, my Sensei said I should gather what I need once I got here. I have only this and some necessities." Mo then purse his lips before continuing. "Weapons are not though well of where I come from but perhaps here I can find one? I care not to fight but I believe it's necessary."

For a moment Mo to the others from behind his bangs and then made to return the portable grower into his duffle bag. A part of him just wanted to show that he enjoys gardening too but with only an hour to shop they shouldn't dally for long.

Well Mo, I'm not sure exactly where you can get a weapon, but considering at least one person around here has a magic wand, I'm sure there's a variety of weapons available." For a moment Eric questions the need for a weapon, but considering the nature of their expedition, and the likely need to ward off Pokemon attacks, Eric can see the use for it. It's not like I'm completely unarmed either, considering what I can do with a Pokeball.

"And... Harmon," Eric takes a moment to get used to calling someone who was clearly his elder by their first name. It hasn't been too long since he was a school boy and he has to stop himself from calling Harmon, 'Mr. Parker' . "We seem to have a little bit of a problem when it comes to trading in between each other, and that is that I at least don't have any cash. I'd love to give you credits to buy some assorted tech materials for me, but I don't know how to transfer credits from my card to yours, or whether it's even possible. Unless we can figure it out quickly enough, in the interest of not staying here too long and wasting too much time, I think I'll just have to buy my own materials. In addition to getting Potions and Enriched Water, I'd like to make some Greatballs and gather a surplus of materials for the trip. Now that I think about it, some rope and a Lighter also wouldn't be amiss."

"Well then, I'll be going to find the appropriate shops. When I'm done, I'll come back here, so we can try and find South Road together," Eric says. "If I have to wait for too long, I'll probably head to South Road on my own though," Eric warns smiling. He quickly turns and leaves in search of the shops he needs.

Harmon shrugged nonchalantly, though internally he was a bit disgruntled. Bt he supposed it was a bit too soon for the other three Guild newbies to trust him with cash yet. "True enough! But if you ever need to pick up some scrap material for homemade goods, let me know - I can get us a good deal. I'd love to take advantage of both of your skills, for medicines and Pokeballs, though - any chance you could comp me some on credit, and I'll pay you back as soon as we do figure out how to transfer funds between these ID cards?" he added before Eric was out of earshot.

Mo shift a little awkwardly as the older man, Professor Parker, introduced himself. The vertically challenged scholar was very friendly and sociable the complete opposite of Mo and not quiet what Mo expected for a professor to be like. Mo have never gone to college but he imagined them to all stuck up know it all. Still respect was were it's due and at the very least he didn't seem intimidated by Mo. With that in mind, Mo humbly nods his head in greeting and mumbles a respectful 'Professor...' As the the stout man continue on to talk about crafting.

The mention that everyone was capable of making their own gear and supplies was made clear to Mo by Prof. Parker and for split second Mo felt inadequate for the team. But the second pass and Mo physically shakes his head of the feeling of inadequacy.

For a time Mo listings to the others with a slight tilt of his head until Eric suddenly left to head into town first. Eric action wasn't exactly team spirit like but Mo had people who did better alone. He will have to see if Eric was one of such people or if the man will fall into some trouble while away from the group.

As Eric took his leave, Mo turn to face the question casually toss out by Neel while Harmon suddenly call out to Eric. Mo pause and thought about the best manner to enter the town. "...Together, I'll probably end up going to a weapon's dealer by myself but I have a hunch we'll all end up buying our supplies from the same place..."

Mo pause once more and waited for Harmon to finish with Eric before addressing him with a small tilt of his chin toward the settlement. "Prof. Parker if you care to lead the way?"

As Neel picks up his bag to follow the group into town he asks Eric, "Would you be willing to trade me? Three Basic Pokeballs for any three Potions or basic restorative. Outside of that, I'd be willing to make you two some restoratives as well; all I particularly want is a more diverse selection of berries and Apricorns to grow." He finishes with as he falls a step or two behind Eric, keeping an eye out for any of the important stores.

As you venture into Argenport's streets you spot some stores nearby that should cater to your needs - a Pokemart chain currently manned by an eternally bored teenaged girl, Orion's Outlet which specialises in outdoor clothing and gear, a blacksmith's marked by a simple anvil sign and a surprisingly large hobby store.

(Short post due to work keeping me way too busy. It will get better from here I promise)

Neel wanders into the Hobby store to look at the selection of goods they had available. He hoped to find some form of berries or other outdoor equipment that might not be in the store that seemed to specialize in the supplies for the outdoors.

Eric chooses to head into Orion's Outlet first, looking to buy some rope and a lighter. After making the purchases, he heads into the Pokemart. He bought some Enriched Water and then enough materials to make himself some Poke and Great Balls and then bought extra for Harmon, Neel and for the trip. He sighed. I'm not going to have as many materials as I wanted for the trip, but oh well, I'll make it last somehow. It's not like I don't have plenty of Pokeballs stored away now and I'm not going to be the only one catching Pokemon on an expedition. There's no need to be selfish, Eric reminded himself.

Done with his shopping, he went about finding a good place to manufacture his Pokeballs. He got out all of the tools he needed and went to work. Soon he was done and the proud creator of several Poke and Great Balls.