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Azume Mods ([personal profile] azumods) wrote in [community profile] azume2018-08-24 05:23 am

Test 5.

VERITY

The journey this month has been easier on you in several ways; despite your losses, your numbers have been bolstered by the addition of two more this month, and unlike the unforgiving terrain on the way to Lake Acuity the routes to Lake Verity seem downright hospitable - they're straightforward, the climate is far more temperate, and there are patches of cheer visible here and there along the paths in the form of those brightly-colored flowers, even as you make your way toward the lakefront.

But the lakefront itself is perhaps unsettlingly silent; a reminder, perhaps, of what you're here to do, of the importance of your task.

You'll reach the lake sometime in the evening. The sun isn't down yet, but it looks as though it won't be too long before it dips below the horizon; there's more than enough light for you to see what the lake itself looks like, however - the water is still and clear, to an extent where you can see straight down to the bottom regardless of how deep it gets. There's no bridge or other way to cross over the lake that you can see, but once again there's a large rock formation rising out of the center of the lake and a good-sized opening in the stone, leading to what's likely a system of caverns further inside.

Your exploration starts here, next to the crystal clear waters of Lake Verity; what happens next is up to you.

eudaimonikos: (as many times)

[personal profile] eudaimonikos 2018-08-24 08:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Also, most of us do not trust her. We voted on it.
enjoymyatelier: it's difficult to believe but people actually like this guy (possibly gentlemanly)

[personal profile] enjoymyatelier 2018-08-24 08:17 pm (UTC)(link)
...right. That's what we're hoping, anyway.

[he's going to approach, hand outstretched to shake!]

We'd be happy to work with you, then, Lucas. Is this your first time visiting the lake since the Team Galactic business?
discutio: (hot air for a cool breeze)

[personal profile] discutio 2018-08-24 08:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, and? Apprenticeship is entirely normal at an age like that.

[ignis........]

I'd presume in a world like this under ordinary circumstances, that would hardly present much of an issue.
discutio: (can you tell a green field)

[personal profile] discutio 2018-08-24 08:19 pm (UTC)(link)
...I'm not sure that I follow. If she's an inhabitant of this world, why would she not be here?
swiftasacoursingkawa: icon by me (this isn't good)

[personal profile] swiftasacoursingkawa 2018-08-24 08:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Um...no?

[Sena sweats nervously - everyone here already is kinda wary of how distant Cynthia's been, and this guy's reaction, limited as it is, doesn't help.]

She was super vague about everything...she just kinda, um, helped us get back on our feet and made sure the Galactic guys in the area let us leave town safely. And she wouldn't let us get involved to help, either, since we were all kinda new to all this...

[He presses his fingers together, and Shell silently floats back to rest on his head now that he doesn't need to stalk poor Lucas.]

Um...who is Cynthia, anyway? She seems really strong, but...I really don't get what she's doing, or what she's been doing all this time...
eudaimonikos: (either/or)

[personal profile] eudaimonikos 2018-08-24 08:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, I guess it doesn't matter to me, I'm not employing one.
divinedescendant: (but at least you can breathe)

[personal profile] divinedescendant 2018-08-24 08:22 pm (UTC)(link)
We met and last saw her some time ago and some distance away, in Veilstone City. We have not seen her at all near this lake or Sandgem Town, if that is what concerns you.
semistableman: (★ i am so homesick now for)

[personal profile] semistableman 2018-08-24 08:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Uxie told us something to that effect.

[There was a lot of crying, too?

There was a lot of things.]


We want to help them.
radiantflame: (Peerless)

[personal profile] radiantflame 2018-08-24 08:24 pm (UTC)(link)
You seem like a capable enough young man.

[I mean her cousin is like 15 and the leader of an entire empire so...]
hyruglyphics: (Forced Cosplay)

[personal profile] hyruglyphics 2018-08-24 08:25 pm (UTC)(link)
A journey is one thing, but to -- Well I can only assume you too are here to face a god. That seems a little much, is all.

[ Even if she was trying to talk to gods and going on journeys at ten too. ]
takestheblame: 12 (12)

[personal profile] takestheblame 2018-08-24 08:26 pm (UTC)(link)
There were Pokemon protecting the guardians. They were...rather effective at attacking intruders.

[Trying to say that delicately, yeah]

We had to convince them we meant no harm. If we hadn't succeeded, we wouldn't be standing here right now.
takestheblame: 1 (1)

[personal profile] takestheblame 2018-08-24 08:27 pm (UTC)(link)
It's not like there are many people in this region who could do this for her.

[You know, having no spirit and all that]
Edited 2018-08-24 20:27 (UTC)
takestheblame: 4 (4)

[personal profile] takestheblame 2018-08-24 08:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Do you think she's untrustworthy?

[That's agitation indeed. What's going on, Lucas?]
Edited 2018-08-24 20:28 (UTC)
divinedescendant: (we will wait for the day)

[personal profile] divinedescendant 2018-08-24 08:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, it would not quite be right to say we are doing this for her. She guided us this way—We are quite far from our homes, you see, and cannot return on our own. At the same time, our group is in staunch disagreement with Team Galactic's ideals, and we have wanted to see life return to this world.

Cynthia told us that finding the lake guardians would be the best route to achieving these ends.
discutio: (setting fire to the sky)

[personal profile] discutio 2018-08-24 08:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Do you know where she was? As I said, she's pulled a rather marvelous disappearing act of sorts.
perfectselfie: (oh dear ♡)

[personal profile] perfectselfie 2018-08-24 08:30 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd shake your hand, but...

[But she's carefully holding a Fennekin.]

She's not hurt, but she got really sad when we came in here.

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