Eggterparty

[hyruglyphics]

[ So like, that was all something, right? A confrontation with the souls of the damned, and then a battle with a former gym leader, and finally, a meeting with a god. Even as they plan to leave, the sky is dark with storm clouds. The day seems to conspire to create barriers for the group. But even so, to many it may seem as if the evening is a hopeful one.

One of the lake guardians has been restored and the group has completed - after a month - the initial task that Cynthia gave them. They found one of the gym leaders, and learned there were those who fought for this world (even if they did lose) and still can be broken free from the control. All in all, it's mixed, but the mood isn't necessarily unpleasant, despite the rolls of thunder overhead.

However, said rain and thunder does mean it ends up seeming more sound to camp here in the cave. It's not necessarily comfortable, but there are those those who can pitch a tent or two and others who can make fires. Some people might have food provisions, or are able to make more for the group with their existing supplies or forage.

Though that said, the most remarkable thing of the night is obviously going to be that strange pulse of ... something which comes over everyone. And then, of course, the sounds of these eggs hatching . . . ]

Comments

[takestheblame]

Like a policeman?

[That's the most similar thing he can think, at least]

[radiantflame]

I know there are many among us who wish to resolve this peacefully. After today, though, I'm starting to doubt if that will be possible.

I am willing to fight whatever is thrown at us. I only hope it will be enough.

[eudaimonikos]

Oh, we all got very drunk together that same night. [He adds in complete earnest.] Hardly my first time doing that, but it was the most fun I’ve had with it.

And theoretically, being friends with humans at all was sort of a weird accident? I didn’t set out to end up here, I actually set out to be eviler Thomas Edison and this is just what happened.

[thunderwolf]

[How does he recover from this...]

Specifically, the ones we received. [...] Though I notice new additions to the group often. People are catching wild Pokemon too.

[enjoymyatelier]

...

Well, if not, you can always take a picture to embarrass her later when she brings a special someone home.

[takestheblame]

You sure sound rather happy now. Are you happier?

[Happier than you would have been being mega evil Thomas Edison, that is -- something Kiryu is kind of afraid to ask in depth about because wow that's still a fearsome thought]

[thunderwolf]

[If Zelda was focusing on the head of Rose's costume, she leans in, she might notice that the real eyes are actually on the body of it. Or at least, there are holes for her to see through as she tilts the costume upward to look up at Zelda.

She makes a chirping noise (it's...kind of creepy but cute) and tentatively reaches for the braid with a clawed tendril, like a curious cat. Eustace keeps her in check, though.]

She's been nosy lately. [...but-] Better than spiritless, obviously.

[thunderwolf]

Not exactly. We're not affiliated with the police.

["We're"? How vague and sketchy-sounding.]

[enjoymyatelier]

No reason you can't start now, at least.

[...maybe it's a bit out of place, but hey. Why not think about the future?]

[fatalstrikes]

[Prisoner of war camp...?]

It might not be the story you were meaning to tell, but I'm curious about it anyway. Would you mind telling me?

[fatalstrikes]

[at least this one didn't try to kill you...]

What's she like? Is she also pretty stoic, like Beruka?

[fatalstrikes]

Huh... It's pretty strange to think that you could find something so similar here, just revered as a deity.

[eudaimonikos]

[Michael responds thoughtfully after a second:]

Yes...yes, I am. See, I could have had it all, but I would have had to sacrifice my friends for it. And then I’d have just been all alone again. What’s the point of professional success if there’s nobody left to be happy with?

[perfectselfie]

They really are.

[Aya gives it a cuddle anyway.]

I think I'm going to name it Chisato. It'll be the second one I've named after a friend. Kokoro is after Kokoro Tsurumaki, who it reminded me of. Chisato is after Chisato Shisaragi, who is the bassist in Pastel Palettes.

[perfectselfie]

[Aww, fox buddies! Aya sets hers down.]

Go on, Chisato, say hi to Vee.

[Aya nods. Chisato doesn't do much, but at least gives a little bark.]

THAT ICON

[semistableman]

Guess I'll have to get a camera, huh?

[semistableman]

What part?

[It's not a hard no, at least?]

[semistableman]

Yeah. I've got a bird; no question about where she came from there.

[ventulus]

Yeah, like that! That's the spirit.

[ Honestly the Pokemon probably are not going to react much now, but he's sure if it's kept up they sure will sometime soon. ]

[ventulus]

...Really? I didn't even know that.

[ He pauses. ]

Did it take you awhile to adjust to that? Actually speaking it all out, I mean.

[ Ventus wouldn't be surprised if it didn't, the guy seemed to like know how to do A Lot of things and he has a thought if it weren't for this place, he'd be all-powerful, maybe... ]

[ventulus]

Mhm! She's a close friend of mine and she made this for me.

[ Ventus holds up his green Wayfinder to show her. ]

Aqua's nice and she's pretty talented. I think maybe you guys might get along if you two met.

[ventulus]

Hmm, I wouldn't know-- h-hey!

[ Ventus puts on a bit of a pout, but yes, he'll definitely allow it, smiling a little right after. Something about it reminds him of back home.

He also nods, in enthusiasm at her other words. ]

Yeah! I think we can do that too. It'll get rough sometimes, but what that big jerk did isn't irreversible...it's never too late to save someone from something like this.

[ventulus]

Yeah, which means we should probably talk about something else...

[ Ventus pls. But yeah he's no good with dwelling on the bad stuff. ]

Like, a lot of good things happened today, and I've learned some things about you too, so maybe I should tell you something about me. Like maybe...a funny story?

[eudaimonikos]

Yeah, a little. It’s sort of buzzy all in your skull, like - aaaaaaa AAAAAAAA.

[This would be him humming at a few different pitches while pressing two fingers over his windpipe.]

Not one of the worse parts though, that’d be all the soft sensitive bits. Or the sweating. Or - you know how sometimes one of your own eyelashes just falls directly in your eye? How is that allowed?

[ventulus]

[ Okay, there's a laugh, because he found that a little funny. ]

Oh yeah, the eyelashes thing doesn't happen to me pretty often but it's kind of annoying. I guess someone decided to make it a thing because the sweating wasn't enough...or if there's an itch you can't reach.

[ Not a thing that happens very often either for him for the latter thing too, but everyone has gone through this at least Once if they're human (or...become human???) ]