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Post by sixer on May 30, 2017 23:58:32 GMT
Abigail sighs, leaning against the nearest wall, "Look, as I see it we're going to be working together for the for foreseeable future. You can either try to work together and make whatever we're tasked with go smoothly, or you can do what you're doing right now and piss off not only your teammates but also the guy paying our bills." She looks more serious than she had been since any of the others had seen her, "I also wasn't just being friendly, I have reasons for wanting us all to share information. Knowing what we're all capable of allows us to plan well, and work together better when things go south. Plus, I can make us some performance enhancers out of some stuff I get from your Pokemon, but I need to know what you all need, and what I have to work with."
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Post by Seya on May 31, 2017 20:01:16 GMT
Lyzare almost frowns at the mention of performance enhancers-- specifically, the idea of stuff being pulled from Beau did not sit with him well, and he certainly was not going to give permission for his partner to be poked and prodded like some lab experiment.
"I'm all for information, but my partner--Beau--can... grow quite cross with other people and pokemon getting into his space," he murmured, schooling his face back into a neutral expression. He folds his arms behind his back. "Likewise, I'll wait until we're in the open to introduce him, if it's all the same. No doubt some of you may recognize him from my other avenues of employment. He's a rather handsome Dartrix. Additionally, I'll ask that he be omitted from the... collection of 'stuff' for the time being, Miss Ava, until that statement can be further explained?"
He reclines against the wall before continuing. "Also, I would not immediately have jumped to the use of 'interfere' as appropriate for these events... truly most seem to be places to gather information. Make connections. Learn secrets." He smiles. "Et cetera. But I suppose seeking out new pokemon would not go amiss. I really do think we should decide an event before gallivanting off to catch more, however. Is anyone here opposed to attending the Rally?"
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Post by sixer on May 31, 2017 23:06:36 GMT
Abagail is momentarily shocked at the man's reaction. With her previous environment she forgets that not everyone is as comfortable with her medical actions as she is.
"I'm sorry sir, I didn't mean to offend with the assumption. The process of collecting ingredients from Pokemon is painless however, in fact some Pokemon even find it pleasurable." She strokes her Ralts who is still in her arms. "I am excited to meet both of your friends, I've heard Dartrix have fascinating leaf-darts I'd love to have a look at."
Abagail continues to preen her Ralts as she considers the rest of what Lyzare said, "Of course we should decide what we we plan to do before we head anywhere, I was just bringing up what I'd like to do. Like I said, I have no issue with any of these ventures, I'm more than willing to gather information at the church's gathering."
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Post by Crowned Crow on Jun 1, 2017 10:29:25 GMT
Cam patiently observed the conversations, eyes slinking back and forth to whomever was speaking at the time. After a bit he nodded to himself as the conversation seem to shift slightly. He then clapped his hands together index fingers pressed flush in front of his grinning lips. "As far as what you'll be doing at these locations... well that's up to you now isn't it? We're not running on script people, this is an improv show!~" A low cackle seemed to erupt from his lips before one of his hands unfurled from the other, covering it to silence himself, the other index finger still raised before him. He took a brief moment to calm himself before continuing, "What you should do is decide whether you're going to gather information, cause some ruckus, or build connections. Of course those are by no means your only options, you're the stars of the show, I'm just your backstage crew!" He paused again, lightly drumming his fingers on his lips before snapping a bit and nodding. "For now why don't you head out to one of those locations I suggested, they're all about the same distance away. I can gather some more intelligence on them for you if you would like... though in order to get it to you tomorrow I'd be able to look a bit more thoroughly into two at the most, but if you all want me to focus on one then I can likely dig up some more in-depth stuff." He spread his hands in front of him towards the four after giving his proposition, his partner absent from view once more.
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Post by Seya on Jun 3, 2017 11:22:25 GMT
As the rest of the group seems to be... unusually silent, at Cam's suggestion, Lyzare takes it upon himself to be the first one to step up and agree. "Alright, then. We'll head off to... seek some more pokemon! Could you kindly aim to provide us with more details on the rally and Job Faire, in that case?"
He glances around to see if anyone has anything to protest. He wasn't exactly a natural-born leader, but his training had done him well, and there was no point irritating any of his new companions to the breaking point anytime soon.
"Shall we, dear fellows in secrecy and arms?"
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Post by Robot on Jun 4, 2017 1:31:28 GMT
"Takes more than someone's say so to get me to trust anyone toots." Alyx rises languidly from her makeshift throne. "I'll play ball though, for now. You want to go look into this 'rally', we'll look into it." She muttered with a roll of her eyes, pulling Lyzare's arm into her own in the escort position. "I'm with you cutie, we'll play it by ear like Cam says... improv or whatever." She gives him a wink.
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Post by Vazad on Jun 4, 2017 13:37:35 GMT
Hobart wasn’t sure what Cam wanted out of all of this. Did they really not care about the outcome? Was all this a game to them? People’s lives were at stake here, if the group just charged into the center of things they could easily upset the delicate balance of things so badly that they might go into a death spin. He watched Cam’s face hard as they gave their flippant speech. Maybe the one they shouldn’t be trusting was him? He couldn’t be sure, he needed to find out more before he could decide if anyone here was trustworthy. Lyzare speaking up brought him out of his stupor, looking up he nodded at the man’s assessment. "Dot sounds reasonable to me, those tvo locations vould mosht likely be de more fruitful for creatink social ties. Hy don't tink ve should act hashtily ven it comes to disroptink de business uf henny uf de groops. More companions vill alzo help us in de long run if ve do run into trouble."Nodding as Lyzare commented on leaving, Hobart shrugged his luggage into a slightly more comfortable location and made a sweeping gesture with his left hand, motioning toward the door. Before anyone moved toward the door Alyx spoke up again. At least she had started to come around to the idea of working with the group a bit, even if he wasn't sure how long that would last. Hopefully, she would continue to warm to the idea of working with them more over time. But this was a good start. That sounds reasonable to me, those two locations would most likely be the more fruitful for creating social ties. I don't think we should act hastily when it comes to disrupting the business of any of the groups. More companions will also help us in the long run if we do run into trouble.
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Post by Crowned Crow on Jun 10, 2017 20:13:25 GMT
Cam's eyes seemed to flick to each person as they spoke, nodding at the requested information. He quickly jotted down a note for himself and gave the group as a whole a faint smile,"Well then! Seems that it's settled. Feel free to head on out then, I'll gather your information for you while you grow stronger to make better use of it." He clicked his tongue a bit, the door swinging open for the group, a stiff breeze tumbling just outside of the berth. Cam spoke up again after, "Feel free to tell the conductor where you would like to go, I'm sure they'll get you close enough to your location, or if you'd prefer you could try walking. Though in a city as big as New Albion, who knows where you'll end up.~" The man grinned again as he took a seat, the sound of paper rustling filled the cramped room as he began to make stacks of paper. "Oh and... I'll have your lodgings settled by the time you return my friends. Don't worry your pretty little heads about that."
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Post by sixer on Jun 11, 2017 19:52:19 GMT
"So where /do/ we want to go?" Abigail asks the group, "what kind of Pokemon to we want to get? No matter where we go, I'd like to stop at a shop. I was sent here in such a rush I didn't have a chance to stock up on pokeballs."
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Post by Robot on Jun 12, 2017 16:14:42 GMT
"We're far enough in the styx, may as well start near here." Alyx offered, albeit flippantly. "Be seeing you Cam." Her eyes settled on their host with his devil may care attitude and the dismissiveness he'd addressed her with earlier when she'd threatened to walk. It was a hungry expression, predatory and wanting, that she gave him before heading out the door.
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Post by Seya on Jun 13, 2017 8:25:30 GMT
Lyzare's gaze flitted between Alyx and their host. Only minutes ago she'd been rude and demanding of him... but Lyzare recognized that expression anywhere. A small grin tugged at his lips as he turned away. What a strange girl. Something told him she'd be an extremely valuable asset to their...'team'.
"The closer option it is, then! No doubt there will be a shop along the way. Pokeball shops are as common around here as cafes, it seems. Someone mark down our destination--I'm rather awful with maps--and let's be on our way. No dallying! I could use a good early turn-in tonight."
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Post by Vazad on Jun 13, 2017 16:24:01 GMT
Hobart nodded, this all seemed reasonable to him. As his gaze drifted around the room he took note of the way everyone was looking at one another. He'd have to keep his eyes out. "Hy'm sure ve be able to find someting reasonably close. Hy see about getting information on our deshtination den."He walked over to the board and jotted down information on the three locations that Cam had noted as being good places to start looking, taking care to record how far each was from their current location. Once he had the information down he followed Alyx out of the door. I'm sure we'll be able to find something reasonably close. I'll see about getting information on our destination then.
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Post by Crowned Crow on Jun 13, 2017 21:52:33 GMT
The nearby locations were listed with a bit more information upon further inspection: Downtown of course had more commercial building, and there were notes of more urban dwelling pokemon living throughout; the Fringe district is akin to the slums barely part of the city itself and terribly unkempt said to host pokemon more inclined to a rough living condition; and finally the Tranquil Wastes are just beyond the city walls, still monitored by cameras and guards but there are patches of grass and some stagnant water settling nearby. By way of distance it seemed the Downtown was closest from where they were, but with the aid of the conductor it's likely that all three locations are trivial enough to get to. As the quartet departs Cam watches them, leg crossed over the other with his hand rested atop the knee. His ever calm face observing everything as it happened.
Optional rolls: Intuition, for Cam's expression. General Education, for determining the types of dangers that may be present in locations.
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Post by Robot on Jun 15, 2017 19:08:17 GMT
"Let's get your shopping done and head out to the wastes. If I'm going into public I need to get my hands on something nice and feral, just in case. Unless you bunch are scared, then I suppose I can compromise for the Fringe instead, but Downtown's stupid picked over for anything worthwhile. Too many fuckin' people in one little space."
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Post by Seya on Jun 16, 2017 14:41:31 GMT
Lyzare nods at Alyx's suggestion, lips quirking a bit at her choice of expressions. "I hold no qualms about visiting the Wastes. I have every bit of faith that Beau can handle whatever it throws our way."
He does, however, sigh inwardly. He'd dressed rather nicely today, and the Wastes of all places probably wouldn't leave his clothing unmarked for long. Frowning slightly, he unbuttons and rolls up the cuffs on his sleeves to get them out of the way. Shame he'd not brought along another outfit more inclined for the wilderness. Next time, he supposed.
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Post by Vazad on Jun 16, 2017 22:46:49 GMT
"Dot's fine vit me, henny uf those three locations vill hef someting intereshtink Hy'm sure. Let's gets gon den."Hobart wondered what they'd run into, he always was excited to see new specimens. As the approached the train again he listened as their footsteps echoed around the otherwise empty station. He wondered how someone had claimed something like this for themselves, Cam must either be someone extremely important or work for someone who was. Eventually, he'd have to investigate all this. That's fine with me, any of those three locations will have something interesting I'm sure. Let's get going then.
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Post by sixer on Jun 19, 2017 23:39:47 GMT
As her new team leaves, Abigail considers their boss. For someone with as much money and power as him he has suspiciously few goals. He got these four disparate people together, and didn't even point them in any direction before setting them loose. Whatever his plans, she doesn't care much if he can lend some of that power to her issues. The ongoing conversation distracts her from her own thoughts.
"I'm more than happy to head to the wastes, there should be plenty of good new helpers, and lots of interesting subjects." She notices a pokeball vending machine on their path. "You all go on ahead, I can grab what I need here and then meet you at the train.". Abigail buys 5 great balls at 400 poke each.
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Post by Crowned Crow on Jun 20, 2017 4:59:46 GMT
As the quartet departs the room, the door creaks shut and closes with a dull echo that resounds around the walls of the station. You collectively seem to imagine, or at least you think you're imaging the dust creeping in to recover the abandoned seeming doorway. The trek back to the station is relatively quiet, some far off generic music seeming to seep inside. The way back to the platform is simple and causes no issue, the hiss of air rings out as a new train rolls in and stops. An elderly seeming woman steps out of her compartment, standing before you all and gesturing to the doors as they slide open. She speaks calmly, a spark of youth still in her voice, "An' where am Ahm taking ya young'ins? Make it quick naw. Ah hear yer gettin' wrapped all up in some bothersome work. Ah want as little ta do with tha' as possible."
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Post by Seya on Jun 20, 2017 14:37:37 GMT
Lyzare steps on first, smiling and dipping his head with respect to the old woman. "If you would be so terribly kind, madam, our joyous little party is seeking transport to the Tranquil Wastes. Your assistance in the matter would be much appreciated." His smile widens then, corners of his eyes crinkling with mirth. "Bothersome, perhaps, but equally as exciting. There's good fun to be had in meeting new people and learning how their personalities mesh with your own. Don't you think?"
He takes a seat nearby to the door, crossing one leg over the other casually as he reclines against the backrest.
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Post by Robot on Jun 21, 2017 12:39:42 GMT
Alyx gives the old crone a short nod and flops into the seat beside Lyzare, looking bored. Why'd it have to be the Tranquil Wastes? Why not the Hazardous Wastes? What even was beyond those anyway? Probably Pokemon more brutal then she could ever imagine, killing one another over space and food. She shivered excitedly at the idea of something like that at her heel.
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