Week 15.

[azumods]

WEEK 15 The past week has been a difficult one, and it doesn't seem to be getting any easier; for the time being it seems the world is stagnating. This much lack of change isn't normal, at least not compared to the first time you've arrived; there are only two possible conclusions to be drawn - either Cyrus has finally succeeded in what he's been trying to accomplish, or some sort of drastic action is going to need to be taken before this world can even begin to be saved. That doesn't mean you have no potential resources, however; outside of a bit of a setback that will hit your group on Sunday morning, the departure toward Iron Island is a reasonably smooth one. Granted, it's a bit odd given that the sailor taking you out there is just as startlingly blank as the rest, but at least he seems to know where you're trying to go, it appears to have been discussed with him in advance, and getting you there is possible. The trip out there by boat will take half of Sunday; hopefully you enjoy being on the open ocean for that long. But eventually a rocky island will fade into your field of view on the horizon, and when you're allowed off the boat it'll become clear rather quickly that the island is very, very large. And with so many massive caverns to go through, it will soon become very obvious that this isn't just going to be a day trip. Finding Riley looks to be a fairly difficult task, but it isn't impossible; furthermore, there may be reasons for hope to be found in the abandoned mines of Iron Island. There are a few people here, and while they seem a little strange still, they also seem to have their spirits a bit more intact than those on the mainland; talking to them will reveal the same difficulties and conversational problems that the other citizens of Sinnoh were experiencing for a while, but they aren't nearly as blank as they used to be... CURRENT LOCATION: IRON ISLAND POKEMON AVAILABLE: IN CAVES SUNDAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY [OOC: Welcome to week fifteen of Azume; feel free to make as many top levels as you'd like and tag out to other characters! This post is for all of your interactions this week... at least until the weekend.]

Comments

[azumods]

It would be more possible for some of you than others, and teaching it may also take a while. I've been doing this since i was a child.

I'm not unwilling to teach you, though, or anyone who wants to learn. It may be difficult to orchestrate that if you don't intend to stay, though I suppose it wouldn't harm anything if I were to go to the mainland for a while.

[...he sort of wants to yell at cynthia

why did he get voluntold into this business with darkrai he doesn't understand]

[divinedescendant]

We would be happy for your company in the city, but I would hate to tear you away from your responsibilities here, and certainly not when you're already working so hard.

[honestly yeah riley has been subjected to So Much]

And I know we must be quite the surprise, at that. I cannot speak for all of the others, of course, but...please, if there is any way we can repay the favor, do let us know.

[azumods]

Honestly, it's good to see you. I've been aware of your presence in the mines, but it's nice to talk to people who can actually respond in an actually meaningful way.

[divinedescendant]

The feeling is mutual. Our group is so lucky to have each other, of course, but it's refreshing to find someone else with such spirit, especially after our week in Canalave.

[azumods]

I'd imagine it's been a little depressing on the mainland.

[...Riley.]

[divinedescendant]

[i m ean,]

Ah... No, that isn't wrong. It has not been easy—but I hope things haven't been too terribly lonesome for you here, either. The people here, at least, do not appear to have so completely lost themselves.

[azumods]

I did what I could for them. Whatever Cyrus does to remake the world gives me some time at least to try to shield from it; there's enough of a disturbance that I can sense it before it hits. I can't protect everyone, but I can ensure that I can still help a few.

[divinedescendant]

I truly do believe in the significance of even the smallest differences, and it is so heartening to see what you have done for the people here. They are lucky to have you, and our group is lucky to have found you.

[azumods]

[...what does he do with this.]

It's kind of you to say so.

[divinedescendant]

[throwing riley right into the fucking deep end of interacting with people who have feelings again]

I only say it because I mean it. And before, as well—Do let us know if there is any assistance we can offer while we are here. There are more than enough extra sets of hands for helping, between the lot of us.