Episode 1: The Trial

Izzy was refusing help, which ammused Keno, since she had just chided him for the same thing. At the same time, he understood her concerns of catching on her own merrit, and building that initial bond... not that he'd say that out loud.

"Professor, a couple questions before I continue on; if Gypsy would like one of those suckers, may she have one? And, is your number preprogramed into our phones should we need to reach you?"

Keno aknowlages Jason's actions with a knod, expressing non verbaly, 'see you later.'

To John, "It would seem Izzy's got things under control here, and I think there are some Squirtle (OOC: definatly not squirrels) that I think Archinaut would very much like to meet." When he finished speaking, a devilish grin grew on his face.

If there are no objections, it's time to head to the Squirtle chamber!

Keno lead the way untill he and John find themselves back in the room with Corpish and the Squirtles. As much as he wanted to remove the sun stone first, he thought better of it. Izzy seemed rather obstinate twards being helped, but Keno was no dumb enough to believe a hinderance of increased water levels weould please her either.

"The sea horse and the tree spider went marching into battle... I'd like to talk to the Corphish first, if that's alright"

(OOC: are things more or less the same since they were last here?)

"We'll, see what's in the room and go from there. I want to let Gypsy off the leash, and get a good battle in, see what she can do. We may be in for a group of opponents, so I figure water vs water is a level playing field. You might have a leg up, or eight."

Keno pets Gypsy, "you ready for a battle?"

Izzy eyes Peyote, seeing that he's not overly impressed with that counter-attack, and then she looks at the Taillow. "Well, it would be a rather bad start to our relationship if we knocked you out, wouldn't it?" she whispers softly before shifting her grip on the empty PokéBall in her hand. She nods to Peyote, "Just keep on your toes and try to stay out of its way!"

Then she lets the 'Ball fly.

Isabella just stares at it for a moment before grinning at Peyote and rushing forward, taking the 'Ball in hand and scanning it with her Dex, wanting to know more about her new friend.

(OOC: Commander's Voice to use Swift Action to apply Inspired [+1 Evasion, +2 to Save Checks] Training to Peyote.
(Um... Yeah. I did describe that last bit because I rolled a Nat 20 to hit and -1 to Capture! XD
(Do we get the info here, in the OOC thread or via PM when we make a Capture? Also, do you have the 6 Pokémon limit to carry at a time?)

Keno is a bit crestfallen to find Corphish absent, he had never seen such a pokemon and was hoping to have it join him and learn more about it. Swiveling his head about, he looked to see if the Corphish was hiding somewhere in here or for tracks to see when it may have gone.

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Keno was not one to pass up an opportunity, so he puled out a pokeball. Squirtle were rare, so at the worst, he would have a nice tradable pokemon. H e didn't have any connection to the pokemon, and he already had a water type... Turning to John, "we can throw a pokeball at the same time, either we catch them, or we wake them and have ourselves a battle. I'll aim for the smaller one there," he points so they don't just cast pokeballs that bounce off each other.

If John is amiable to the idea

Pokeball Go! 1d20 AC 6

Capture roll 1d1004d6·1d20·1d100

(You'll be notified here with captures. And, yes, up to 6 pokemon can be carried at one time. All others end up in the PC.)

Izzy, you let loose the pokeball, taking the pokemon by surprise as its focus was on Peyote. The ball hits it directly and its body starts to glow into what appears to be a red light. The ball splits open, revealing the mirrors and circuitry inside before sucking in the light and snapping shut. It drops to the floor and bounces a little before the button begins to blink rapidly with a small red light. It begins to shake a few times, letting you know the pokemon is trying hard to get out. After a few shakes, there is a loud "SNAP!" and the ball stops shaking.

Keno, you spot the corphish, hanging around closer to where you last encountered it by the copper sun stone. You spot a very small looking squirtle and toss your pokeball at it. The pokemon disappeared into a flash of light and, left the ball in its place. It blinks rapidly and begins to shake a couple times. After the second time, it begins to crack and then shatter. The pokemon reappears and rolls from the spot. Slowly, it begins to stir and peek out of its shell, drowsily looking to see what was going on.

John, you throw your ball at another squirtle, causing it to disappear into it as well. Your pokeball makes a loud "click" as it starts flashing a symbol that looks like a lockpad with a keyhole. It begins to shake around as well. 1.... 2.... 3 times and then... "SNAP"! You captured a squirtle!"

Knowing where he could find the Corphish, Keno wanted to make quick work here.

He watched at the Squirtle popped out of the pokeball, rousing a bit. No shame in the Pokemon breaking out of it's ball, just means it's strong. There was nothing wrong with Keno's throw. Holding a hand out to John, "I got this, keep an eye on the other one, it could wake up any moment."

"Gypsy, lower it's guard with a tail whip."

Gypsy looked like she was ready for an attack, but as instructed, she began vigorously flipping her tail. Keno proceeded to brandish a second Pokeball, and if this didn't work the little water horse would probably get her wish. Kino thought, 'I'll try one more, then I'll let Gypsy loose.'

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At his next chance Keno throws another pokeball 1d20 AC 6

Capture roll 1d1001d20·1d20·1d100

John nods, but instead throw his second locked pokeball at the sleeping Squirtle, "Jason or Izzy may want a Squirtle too."

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