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Post by shouri on Jan 15, 2018 22:38:37 GMT
"Do not be confused. The market has its uses. Bartering/Trading have their place in unofficial markets. Haggling is possible as well. Only necessary supplies require the consistency and guarantees of the main stores. However there are usually unique items in the market place. I will visit it next. Finally, one can sell acquired good easily there since there tend to be shops that both buy and sell miscellaneous collectibles. ... ... Speaking of which, you may meet me outside once the others arrive. I must... prepare an item or two."
Shoko goes outside and after finding a patch of grass to sit on begins to fiddle with her shards and pulls out a few appropriate tools.
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Post by kagemaru656 on Jan 16, 2018 10:09:13 GMT
Karla follows Shoko over. "What others, all three of us are here? Did you message the other two?"
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Post by carnackiArdent on Jan 19, 2018 6:35:58 GMT
Evie heads outside as well and looks around for a grassy patch for herself, then thinks better of it and finds an out-of-the-way bit of pavement instead. The reason for this becomes evident when she releases the member of her lineup the rest of their little investigation team haven't seen yet. The Dodrio's powerful talons paw at the ground as he makes his displeasure with being cooped up all day yesterday clear in no uncertain terms - with all three heads. If that had been on grass it could have made quite a mess of the lawn in question.
"Paon, heel!" The pawing and cawing subsides as Evie stares right back into the three rebellious pairs of eyes turned her way. When Paon lowers his heads, she crouches down to examine his talons critically. "Getting a little ragged. I told you to stop pawing like that. I don't want you getting into bad habits." She pulls a file out of her pocket and puts out a hand, which is met with a raised foot so she can work on his claws. She's still listening, though, in case Shoko has some sort of plan she wants to impart.
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Post by kagemaru656 on Jan 19, 2018 10:48:48 GMT
Karla finds somewhere nice nearby and just watches Shoko's work with some wonder. After a short while she releases Sparkles, who promptly stats pouting. "Yes Sparkles, I know the last few places have been wet and icky but look we have some nice grass and sun! Take a while to enjoy it, you've earned the break." Sparkles reluctantly stops pouting, and settles down for some petting by Karla.
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Post by MagisterSphinx on Jan 21, 2018 2:13:13 GMT
As they complete their purchases, Shoko, Karla and Evie are given a Premier Ball for every 1000P they spent. They also recieve a message from Horace letting them know that he's already left on a new task for Professor Rowan. As they talk and Evie attends to Dodrio they notice a young trainer staring at the bird with undisguised awe.
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Post by carnackiArdent on Jan 21, 2018 8:04:37 GMT
Evie inspects her handiwork critically, then notices the trainer staring at Paon. Paon apparently notices as well, and strikes what he clearly thinks is a heroic pose, with his heads upraised and his crests swept back. Evie, meanwhile, is trying to figure out how to respond to the boy's attention. If it was a trainer a little older, maybe one who looked like they could match her, she'd get aggressive, but being mean to a kid who's clearly just admiring the Pokémon would make her feel like a heel.
"Something I can help you with?" It comes out a little gruffer than she meant it to, but she's flustered. She gets this way if she gets a lot of attention after a race, too. Evie straightens up slowly, but her shoulders slouch - for once she's trying not to loom.
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Post by shouri on Jan 24, 2018 10:34:38 GMT
Shoko finishes her little experiment by combining 6 of her precious shards into a necklace, one specially made to bring out stronger energy from the wearer. With her special atk focus on hand, she swaps out her speed focus, looking to possibly sell it at the marketplace. However, she spots that her ally is currently engaged in a conversation. "A battle or an admirer?" She plainly asks in their direction while packing up. She waits for a response before deciding her next course of action.
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Post by kagemaru656 on Jan 24, 2018 21:02:22 GMT
Karla just watches on, not wanting to crowd the youngster.
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Post by MagisterSphinx on Feb 8, 2018 1:17:17 GMT
The kid blinks and steps back, almost falling over in surprise as Evie speaks to him. He stutters for a few moments before pulling himself together for a proper answer.
"Ah well I-I-I mean it's just. I've never seen a Dodrio before. And they're so cool. They can run so fast and jump high enough to get back to Sandgem from here and have 3 heads so they can sleep and eat and argue at the same time and just are so cool." He says stepping forwards slowly.
"Can I pet him?" He asks hesitantly as Cassandra spots the group in the crowd, having finished her battle.
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Post by carnackiArdent on Feb 10, 2018 6:50:05 GMT
Despite herself, Evie smiles slightly. She lets out a breath, trying to settle down and not loom over him so much. "He is pretty cool. Don't tell him I said that, his heads are big enough already." Paon preens anyway, very pleased indeed with the praise he's receiving.
"You can pet him if he doesn't mind. Be careful, he gets upset easily. Paon, down." She keeps one hand on Paon's back as the Dodrio kneels down to bring himself into petting range. All three heads lower down to look at the boy curiously, though the effect might still be somewhat intimidating.
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Post by Raven on Feb 10, 2018 7:43:48 GMT
Cassandra takes notice of the group, but heads to the Pokemon Center first. Her Pokemon are in need of care before anything else. Once finished, she silently rejoins the others.
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Post by shouri on Feb 12, 2018 3:30:43 GMT
Mirk, whose head is drooping in front of her at the moment, yawns before retreating into her coat and disappearing into pokeball. Shoko brings out Tilda, "No." Tilda comes out obviously disappointed in being immediately told not to attack the first thing she saw. "I need your eyes today."
Tilda's usefulness in battle was unquestionable, though dangerous; however she had her uses elsewhere with her amazing sight. Shoko trained her to look out for various useful items one might find only in places like a marketplaces. "No shard sellers today. I'm looking for anyone who might buy things like these." She hung her old necklace (speed focus) on Tilda before pulling out their usual sign to affix to the focus.
It reads "For sale" and has below it a thumbs up for yes and a thumbs down for no.
She looks to Evie, "Tilda will find a buyer and return with the news (hopefully), so this should go quickly. We might browse other wares while she does so, if you'd like to join me."
Without quite waiting for a proper answer, she began to take a few steps towards the marketplace, but went slowly enough to see if she would be accompanied.
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Post by kagemaru656 on Feb 12, 2018 10:53:44 GMT
Not really having much to do with the child and Dodrio, Karla catches up to Shoko and walks with her to the market.
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Post by carnackiArdent on Feb 13, 2018 6:00:05 GMT
Evie waves after them. "I'll catch up. Got to keep an eye on the peacock here." Her hand stays right on what passes for the round-bodied Pokémon's shoulder, warning him to stay still for his new fan.
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Post by MagisterSphinx on Mar 4, 2018 1:17:55 GMT
"So cool." The kid says, hesitantly reaching up to rub Paon's necks.If the Dodrio reacts favourably he progresses to petting the three heads in turn.
Tilda quickly flies away, returning to Shoko and Karla less than a minute after they arrive in the market proper. She leads them to a stall selling occult amulets and good luck charms, staffed by a bored looking man who barely looks up as they approach. "Hello and welcome to my stall. My bargains have long awaited your coming, for I knew you would purchase them from the beginning. With my wares you can peer into the future, defy whims of fate and bend luck itself in your favour."He says halfheartedly.
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Post by shouri on Mar 4, 2018 1:46:43 GMT
"Hello. You displayed interest in my item to my Tilda, correct?" Shoko gestures to Tilda floating right above her rather happily. Shoko removes the speed focus from Tilda and shows it more closely to the man in the stall. "Although, if you have items of particular interest, perhaps we might trade?"
Shoko looks at the table to see what items he has displayed occasionally inquiring about any items she would not be immediately familiar with.
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Post by kagemaru656 on Mar 4, 2018 14:56:43 GMT
Karla looks over the items as well, but leaves the dealings to Shoko for the moment, as she appears to have soem business already afoot.
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Post by MagisterSphinx on Mar 12, 2018 21:59:26 GMT
The stall's wares are mostly things Shoko recognises - Type Gems, Boosters and Braces, Cleanse Tags, Crystal Balls, Stat Boosters, Focuses, Rainbow Gems, Pink Pearls and even several Type Plates - one Flying, one Normal and one Water. He looks up at Shoko and shrugs.
"Yeah I guess. If you've already made something, buying it off you saves me the hassle of making it."
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Post by carnackiArdent on Mar 12, 2018 22:28:37 GMT
Paon makes a low churring sound in his throats, not quite a coo like a Pidove but more of a mumbling sort of sound, as he allows himself to be petted. It might have been slightly unsettling if Evie wasn't used to a Dodrio's odd surround-sound vocalizations. She's still watching carefully just to make sure he doesn't startle at a sudden movement or something. She doesn't want him to scare the kid, or worse.
"What's your name, kid?" she asks quietly.
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Post by shouri on Mar 15, 2018 4:04:56 GMT
Shoko offers up her old necklace (speed focus) for sale. None of the items on display catch her eye, so she settles for selling her item and moving on. Although she waits to see if her companions are interested in any of the other stalls.
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