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

[eudaimonikos]

[He'll just sort of offer a Sitrus berry on an open hand, then. Once that's done, let's get a water bottle - it's about as big as Azelf's body, but if he puts some in the lid, maybe? Acting like he's just having a snack with an angel or something makes him feel less on edge.]

[azumods]

[The berry will suddenly levitate off Michael's hand and move toward Azelf. It takes the berry in its hands and daintily nibbles at it. Between this and the potions the others have used, it should be just fine, but thanks for the offered water as well!]

[eudaimonikos]

[Hey, medicine is good and all, but it's good to eat and drink like a normal person. Pokemon. Floaty thing.]

Really did a number on those little jewel things, huh.

[azumods]

[Once its finished with the berry, it'll take the water bottle cap the same way it took the berry. It doesn't take long to finish that and float it back over for Michael to take.

There's suddenly a thought in your head that isn't your own.]

Thank you for your assistance.

[It doesn't hurt or feel wrong, but it's definitely weird.]

[eudaimonikos]

You got it, bud!

[He bares his teeth in something that's nominally a smile but actually just looks extremely uncomfortable.]

So. Can't help but notice that this place is a bit of a nightmare right now.

[azumods]

You mean the lake?

[i mean there's also the formerly-wailing spirits, but you're not talking about them, right]

[eudaimonikos]

...no, but now that you mention it, there's not a whole lot of lake up there.

[azumods]

What were you referring to, then?

[eudaimonikos]

The...wide-spread suppression of "spirit" that's happened, mostly. Do you have any idea how that was accomplished?