Test 2.

[azumods]

WILLPOWER The chamber at the back of the cave is not unlike the one before it - it's large and oppressively dark, with shallow pools of water puddled on the floor. However, it isn't entirely impossible to see; off in a far corner of the cavern, there's a dim light shining pale blue, the soft glow pulsing steadily like it's keeping time, like a heartbeat. It's likely, however, that you're not going to get a good look at whatever is causing it before a voice rings out from the entrance behind you, immediately setting the Spiritombs off with loud, ringing shrieks that indicate over half a thousand souls aren't pleased with what seems to be happening here, and as the words register, you'll realize it's probably for good reason. "In the name of Team Galactic, I'm going to have to ask you all to leave. The Guardian is rightfully ours." It's immediately obvious that at the very least, the voice doesn't belong to Saturn - it's higher-pitched, belonging to a woman from the sound of it. Turning to face the source will reveal a woman in full Galactic grunt uniform; she seems young in the face and she's rather short, though she's built as though she's likely strong for her size. While she's clearly here to do a task, her eyes are noticeably just as devoid of spirit as the others that you've seen - she's just as heavily brainwashed as the rest. The Spiritombs you've encountered will do their jobs; they'll protect the Lake Guardian physically, promptly proceeding to get between it and...well, everyone else here. They aren't going to back down until the perceived threat is dealt with; they really, really don't like Team Galactic. What happens now is up to you.

Comments

[hyruglyphics]

Based upon what I have read in the books, it is, yes.

[eudaimonikos]

Well, I don't like it, but if that's what you want to do. I'm sure we've got enough provisions for your Pokemon and possibly the god, if it comes to that. I believe the rules do allow for mid-battle first aid.

[hyruglyphics]

[ Gently, and more quietly for Michael, ]

Our provisions ought to prioritize the god regardless. If need be, I can nurse them both with berries I find on the road until we can return to Pastoria... if that's possible. Regardless, though, I am likely one of the weaker battlers here. It's better that I attempt this than the rest of you.

[eudaimonikos]

You're making an example of yourself. Throwing yourself under the bus, so we can see her capabilities.

[A harsh way of putting it, maybe, but not entirely incorrect.]

You could let Kayneth do it.

[hyruglyphics]

I could, if that were my only reason. [ She shrugs a little and... ] I wasn't lying, that I am curious about her strength, or to see what I might learn through failure, as she said.

[ If it comes to that. ]

[eudaimonikos]

[hmmmmm]

Well, good luck, then.