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Post by getsuga on Dec 7, 2016 23:56:35 GMT
"AHEM" Kuki screams with piercing eyes
She digs further into Pelipper and brings out another pokeball. Kuki then releases the legendary titan pokemon, Regirock.
"Oh ****!" Nurse Joy cried. "Oh don't mind that, it's not the real thing. One of the royals created a really weak ass Regirock, you can tell by the one dot on its face opposed the the 'H' symbol they usually have." Kuki calmly explains
On its slab of a hand is holding what seems to be a phone one would find in the old days. A so called, Dinosaur Phone. "My boss Tatsumaki mentioned you wanted to talk to Zed? You get one chance to talk to him and the time is now.", says Kuki as she begins continues to reach in Pelipper's mouth.
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Post by madandy on Dec 8, 2016 3:04:13 GMT
Tully gulps as he sees the posters. Well, goody goody gumdrops, they want me alive so they can kill me themselves. S'pose a quick death by cop was too much to ask for. He shakes his head, remembering that he doesn't want that either, if he can help it.
Still, he's not worried... okay, that's a massive lie, he's incredibly, sphincter-tighteningly worried, but only a little more worried than he had been a few minutes ago. He pretty much already knew that the cops and the family were after him, this just confirmed it.
And while the picture would make things a fair bit trickier, he'd long ago learned two important facts about the art of disguise. Firstly that what your face looked like matter less than you might think - it was more about how you carried yourself, your expression, even your clothes. Fortunately, when he was with the family, he was wearing the formal suit that the family favoured - a far cry from his current outfit.
Secondly, that in order to recognize you, first they have to notice you. And Tully was very good at going unnoticed. It'd be an issue for those who were actively looking for him, but there wasn't much you could do about that.
Well, he puts a hand inside his coat and taps a finger against one of his knives to reassure himself, there's only one thing to do. Jus' hope it don't come to that. Plus, I got two colleagues who got no way o' knowin' it's just me they'll be after.
Smiling a little through his panic, Tully subtly slips his poster behind a couple of other posters on the bulletin board. It wasn't hidden, exactly, but it would be noticed by the casual observer. That done, he walks away from the posters casually, deciding to keep this little bit of info to himself for the moment.
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Post by getsuga on Dec 8, 2016 4:18:58 GMT
"Hey coat-man I got something for you too!" Kuki claws her hands to Tully's coat with her other hand still searching Pelipper's mouth.
She takes out two silver boxes and hands them over to Jace and Tully. "Those are your official Paradiso insignia, wear them with pride and don't get eaten by a Gulpin", she says are she pulls her Paradiso necklace from her shirt.
"Jace owes me $1,680 and Marietta owes me $7,200" Kuki says as she give Marietta a small package and a medium package.
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Post by Trixander on Dec 8, 2016 4:30:29 GMT
Does she know everybody? Jace wondered to himself as Kuki hands Marietta the phone. He counted out 1,800 Pokedollars and handed it to Kuki. "Sorry about keeping you waiting like that. We... slept in... for a day. Strange things happen when Travest is around it would seem." He felt bad, but at the same time Jace didn't want to take responsibility for Travest's nonsense. "Alright Ace, now we go." If Jace was going to do what he wanted to do he would need some privacy. He could probably just go back to the hotel room. Might as well make the most out of that purchase before checking out.
I'm going to try and train in the hotel room.
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Post by getsuga on Dec 8, 2016 5:30:35 GMT
"Come back laterrr <3" Nurse Joy whispers.
Kuki was excited to see more money. "You're a pretty nice guy Jace, pleasure doing business with ya hehe. If you see Tatsumaki's younger brother, Hayate, tell him everyone says hi. He's a trainer just like you and he should be on his way to the 4th gym. You'll notice who he is instantly, ya can't miss him."
Kuki then turns to Marietta expecting cash to be thrown over her.
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Post by kurohagane on Dec 8, 2016 5:58:02 GMT
In panic, Marietta quickly turns to Kuki, slightly froze by her loud anger. Seeing Jace getting his package, Marietta assumes Kuki as the courier woman and approach her... and she's not happy. Marietta knows she is guilty of something and sheepishly accepts the parcel.
"Yes, thanks for the package, hardworking lady."
One glance from Marietta on the Regirock after Kuki releasing it and she immediately recognize the Regirock is an artificially made Pokebot. Marietta grins with geeky eyes, approaching it to marvel upon its design and specs. She knows the person behind this Regirock desperately wants to meet her, on the old phone. She fetches the phone from Kuki and listens to the phone.
"Bzz kabzzz.... Nice Regirock you have there, only problem is the single dot on its head being his weakness. Did Tatsumaki sent you to meet the great Pokeball juggler Marietta?" While attempting to halfheartedly see if Zed would be fooled by her false identity, Marietta prepares to fish out her cash, a staggering 7200 Pokedollar, along with a whoopie cushion.
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Post by getsuga on Dec 8, 2016 21:18:31 GMT
Kuki flips through the money and throws it in Pelipper's mouth. "Hehe Yoroshikuuu!" Kuki hops on the Pelipper and they walk out of the door.
The phone picks up a gruff voice(think of Venom Snake from MGSV)"...They don't talk. Tatsumaki and Roderick said you wanted me to find someone? I'm a bit busy right now so I'm laying everything out. That's what my Regirock is there for. He's a drone that follows 1 order. The simpler, the better... Tell it what you want and he'll follow it until he completes the mission or dies and I'll know when it happens. Easy?"
You can hear gun fire through the phone
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Post by kurohagane on Dec 8, 2016 23:35:04 GMT
Gunshot, the sound sparks Marietta's hint that whoever who is behind the phone right now is definitely facing a war. Marietta becomes panic but hopeful for her parents being near where Zed could be. "Got it. Is there a war going on? Is Raphael or Brookyln there?"
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Post by getsuga on Dec 8, 2016 23:54:54 GMT
"It's more like an exchange of bullets... WHY DON'T YOU BOYS JUST RUN ON BACK TO YOUR CAMP! I don't know anyone by that name lady. Unfortunately that thing can only do one order so you're gonna have to choose one!"
"Oh! Good idea! We'll just turn around and head back to our- DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEE!!!" *Gunshots*
"Cool..."
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Post by kurohagane on Dec 9, 2016 1:24:31 GMT
"Ahh..." Marietta gives out a moan of hesitation. She is worried for both of her parents, and she loves them both too. She remains hopeful both of them are still together, wherever they are now. Marietta pauses and ponders a while, then writes a letter.
" Dear daddy, The whole circus has collapsed without both mommy and your presence. Where are you currently, and what are you and mommy up to? I'm in Nexus now, looking for you. Respond your current location soon as possible.
Your naughty daughter, Marietta Lemington.
P.S Pokeballs are awesome "
"Deliver these to Raphael, my father." Marietta passes her father's Pokedex and her letter and sends out the order to Regirock to sesrch her father.
She returns to Zed. "Is there a payment for using your Regirock?"
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Post by getsuga on Dec 9, 2016 2:06:23 GMT
"That's it, they'll trace anyone to the ends of the region to find. And once they do they'll send a signal to me. Once our conversation is over you won't be able to use this device anymore too." Everything is crystal clear on his end of the line. The only sound you could make out is the wind.
Nurse Joy approaches Tully and Marietta and hangs her arms around them. "Hey you two want to go drop a few pokedollars at the casino. I heard they're having a big party up top and I may be able to get us in if yall're down. she says with an eager smile.
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Post by kurohagane on Dec 9, 2016 4:13:07 GMT
Marietta takes a look at the one use phone she was given. It has some electronic circuit and scrap metal she can use for constructing new Pokeball. Still, she can't help but comment about how ancient the phone looks. "Eh, old fashion."
A big party, something Marietta must not waste. Marietta grins excitedly "I'll go! But I have to prepare something, be back in an hour." She steps away from Pokecentre to get into her hotel room, to change into her cool looking jacket and perhaps creating some secret weapon with her scraps.
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Post by getsuga on Dec 9, 2016 5:18:31 GMT
The regirock slowly exits the pokemon center in search of Raphael.
"There's probably a bouncer or something there to let you in. Just let him know you're with us and I'll vouch!" Nurse Joy skips back to her desk and grabs her fur jacket and a flask. "I'm leaving the house to you guys! I'll be out on business!" She returns to Tully's shoulder.
"You aren't gonna leave me all alone are ya?" the nurse says as she tries to move Tully out of the door.
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Post by Trixander on Dec 9, 2016 5:32:25 GMT
Back at the hotel
Jace sits cross-legged on the floor of the bedroom with the door closed. In his lap sits Ace facing away from him. Jace holds out a pill for him. "Put this in your mouth but do not swallow. Last thing I need is to make another 2000 'dollar order."
Ace does as he says and holds the pill in his mouth. Jace places his hands on Ace's temples. The psychic energy of another can be used to unlock hidden potential? After what happened inside of the dream Jace was certain that this would work. He would use his own psychic energy to unlock Ace's potential.
And so the ritual began, Jace's eyes turning into blue spotlights, radiating brightly with psychic energy. Things in the room begin to slowly levitate...
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Post by madandy on Dec 9, 2016 5:41:16 GMT
Tully sighs and takes the nurse's hand off his shoulder gently.
"Was kinda plannin' on it, 'less you wanna tell me what yer really up to. You got a way into the top floor, I'll buy that, but I'm guessin' ya don't just drop that kinda offer on any schmoe who walks in the door. Not like you'd need us there to get in, less there's somethin' I'm missin'. So what's the deal? Cause if yer just tryin' to get con us into a gamblin' streak, good luck. Can't speak for the others, but I know how those places work. Ain't no one gettin' a payout 'less the house wants 'em to."
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Post by getsuga on Dec 9, 2016 6:01:35 GMT
Nurse Joy pouts and folds her arm, leaning next to the bounty bulletin. "Hah, you got me kid. I only have two ways to the top floor. One, I'm a doctor, I can just fake an emergency and go up there. Two, I saw that delivery girl give you a Paradiso emblem and also flash one herself. So I'm guessing you are a new big shot in the works. I'm also trying to get you on a gambling streak as well. You look like you have a nice head on your shoulders with a lot of money like the other two.
...And what if the house wants you to win?" She jumps up and looks into her purse. "Don't you want a little money on the side? Your friends look like they're big spenders."
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Post by kurohagane on Dec 9, 2016 15:29:52 GMT
"Dang dang dang dang! Dang dang dang dang!" The hotel room door flies open as Marietta kicks to her entrance. Her annoying hum she is humming can be heard from the whole hotel room. Her eyes go wide open, along her mouth, when she sees some objects levitates right in front of her, all around Jace. "Whh... whh... what is this?!" Marietta blurts out in panic, not expecting Jace to be a telekinetic. Marietta quickly fetches her floating bag containing her Pokeball Tool Box.
"I think I'm disturbing..." Marietta quickly gets into the bathroom. She opens the larger package to find mechanical scraps she can use to make Pokeball and Pokeball cases. "It comes with some mechanical scraps, pretty thoughtful of Paradiso." She opens the smaller package and takes out her dull gray jacket. "No more sizzling cold for me, and more Pokeballs to hug me, heheh" She puts on her jacket and begin tinkering with her toolbox for 3 Medicine Cases and 2 Zap Cases.
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Post by Trixander on Dec 9, 2016 15:40:27 GMT
He wasn't very far into the ritual when he was interrupted. Jace blinked and his eyes returned to their normal hue and everything in the room dropped at the exact same time. Jace squeezes Ace's head. "Don't you dare swallow that TM, we still have to finish this." Who was that? Marietta, it had to be Marietta. Tully would probably would have been in and out before Jace could notice him. He tries to open the bathroom door to find that it is locked.
"Marietta? Are you in there? Listen, I don't know what you saw, but you can't tell anyone." Jace knew what happened to people like him, people naturally born with powers. He had gotten this far without word getting out and he wouldn't let Marietta accidentally blab about it to someone. "Not even Tully, okay?"
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Post by kurohagane on Dec 9, 2016 19:04:13 GMT
Marietta is busy multitasking, occasionally referencing DIY Medical Case with her Pokedex, while using electric drill to unscrew some screws from a circuit board. When she hears the knock from the toilet door, Marietta responds monotonously and halfheartedly, still occupied with creating her Medical Case. "Ehh... that's not fun at all, I am sure it'll help out a lot in winning big bucks in casino."
Marietta places down her electric drill, and picks up an empty case, caressing at it while looking at her almost finished product eagerly. She does find Jace's psychic abilities a little unsettling, but after giving some thought, there are other trainers who acquire such strange abilities. "Why keep it a secret? Travest must be a psychic too, he manipulates our dream to give us a gym challenge, and I bet we're not the first. Just promise me you won't use your abilities to read my mind, a girl has a lot of secrets."
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Post by Trixander on Dec 9, 2016 22:47:33 GMT
Jace gave a short, exasperated laugh at that. "Don't worry, I can't read your mind." At least, Jace didn't think he could. Thus far his special ability had only allowed him to see psionic energy. Now he could lift things with his mind? This was all very weird to him.
"Look, I don't have a license to use my powers. If people find out I could get in big trouble. Just keep it to yourself alright?" He had to figure out how the... other aspects of his power worked. But maybe he can find a good excuse to get a license, then he'd be set.
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