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[hythlodaeus]

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Well, well, well. While everyone is out spending time in mysterious passages and fumbling about in temples, why don't the rest of us have a nice little pool party to relax? Come to Egglysium if you are interested in such things. By the by, it is a breeding ranch... Please do bring your Ground or Water types for some compensation.


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[ If this sounds kind of suspicious, it should. There is plenty here that he has not revealed, nor intends to until his unsuspecting guests actually show up. There is no pool. But... There are shovels and a roped off area where it looks like some digging has occurred, though not enough to talk about. Should you poke around for long, a very tall man in a straw hat and overalls will approach you with a disarming smile.]

How good of you to come. As it so happens, you are a touch early.

[ You are not early.]

Why not grab a shovel or... Perhaps you have a few Pokemon of an earthen nature? We have plenty of work ahead of us.

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[zodiheart]

[Elidibus is lounging against a tree nearby in a shaded, grassy area. His Alolan Ninetails lounges with him, equalizing the temperature.

He's always found balance most important, after all.]

I do wonder at how often he is able to do such a thing.

[Ninetails huffs, amused, as Elidibus scratches him behind the ears while he muses.]

Mmm, no matter. He succeeds regardless.

[sweetbrohellayiff]

Yo Elidibus, talking to your air conditioner?

[Dave strides up, a glass in each hand after pilfering Hythlodaeus' weird kitchen. He takes a seat in the grass and offers one. It seems to be gently fizzing and smells fruity.]

How many dogs do you think it'd take? Or how many pissed people with shovels will it take to beat Hyth into submission? Guess that depends on how many people show up.

[zodiheart]

You adore my air conditioner, my dearest Dave.

[He takes the offered glass and begins to sip, humming appreciatively. He does enjoy strong flavors, and Dave seems to delight in having him try new things.]

I do believe Hythlodaeus will bribe everyone here into doing exactly as he wishes, while both coming out on top and convincing the others he did them a service.

[A pause. Another sip.]

Five dogs.

[sweetbrohellayiff]

That's it? I guess they are magical dogs. Seems like he's trying to get a lake dug out.

[ he looks at the fox/ac unit. ] Nah you're right, I love this fuckin' guy. Put her there, dude.

[He holds his fist out in front of the ninetales for a bump.]

Guess we may as well stick around for the pool part. Gotta show up in Saffron eventually to talk to Dirk about some stupid bullshit. Not exactly looking forward to it, but. Ugh. God I have some stupid shit to fill you in on.

[zodiheart]

Considering the dogs, yes, and knowing Daeus as I have, he more than likely plans for a larger project than a mere pool.

[Ninetails, without missing a beat, gently headbutts Dave's fist. This appears to be a regular occurrence. Elidibus, for his part, is unphased, pausing after a deep drink when Dave speaks next.]

From your tone it sounds to be a more serious matter. You have my ear as long as you wish, and more besides.

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[rancorice]

[Much to his own dismay, he's already here at Hythlodaeus' ranch. In fact, he's been here for some time...for reasons. Some for his benefit, some less so, but here he is shovel in hand, staring at what would be the place for this so-called "pool".]

Why on Earthbread would you want to dig up a pool? Do you meatmen enjoy provoking death every chance you get!?

[So says the very unwashed cookie-turned-man. Look, water is not something any sensible cookie wants to sit in for long!]

[hythlodaeus]

As I've explained, water will not harm you in the way that dipping a cookie into a cup of tea might. You, too, are made of meat now.

[ He stands and watches for a moment as the team of Eevee use Dig. Seems like the stables are even being utilized for this. ]

And you really must begin washing more regularly. Your swanna showers, while amusing, simply aren't as effective as a good scrub would be.

[rancorice]

Don't you dare bring out those—those...monsters!

[In making such an exclamation he brandishes the shovel, pointing it at Hythlo with a wobbly arm. Either because he's a wimp and holding that up is difficult, or he's actually scared. Perhaps both!]

It's true that I haven't...crumbled during all of those, but...

[He lowers the shovel, stabbing it down into the dirt to lean on it while he scowls.]

It just doesn't make sense. It'd be like if you were told you had to wash yourself with...fire! Or acid! Or whatever it is that hurts your weirdly soft bodies!

[hythlodaeus]

Yet your little cookie body must have been quite fragile. Can you not tell already that you are much more durable now?

And surely you lived in a world where little created filth merely by existing. How magical that would be, but that is not the one we exist in. In fact, you are comprised primarily of water. Have you happened to see your own blood yet? There is a gallon of it inside you.

[He watches his arms wobble. ]

Speaking of meat, you really must consume some sort of protein before you become any more malnourished.

[rancorice]

A gallon...?

[That's so much! Way more than his little cookie body could DREAM of holding. But then again, this body of his is rather large, so he supposes that makes sense. Of course they had jam within them, which he assumes is pretty much the equivalent of what he's referring to as blood, but—]

No I haven't seen it! Well, maybe...

[After all, he does tend to get knock into things, or trip, or piss off Pokémon, and now that he thinks about it—]

...What? What's a protein? I'm plenty nourished, look at me!

[He says, while being hauntingly spidery.]

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[trampire]

You don't haVe a pool.

[hythlodaeus]

Do you have proof of such a claim? Perhaps you should come take some photos.

[trampire]

You're asking me to build up eVidence against you so the legilacerators can flay you that much more easily?
Fine, but don't think I'm not onto What this is about, and before you eVen think I'm lifting a perfectly manicured prong to help With What I can only assume is going to be manual labor: I'm not.

[hythlodaeus]

My, my. You wouldn't even toss a pokéball my way? Not that there isn't already a fully filled clear water lake to enjoy amidst this summer heat.

Hypothetically, however, I have obtained a neat little TM that many of your four-legged friends could learn.

[trampire]

What kind of TM are We talking?

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[a_sin_for_him]

It sounds as though everyone else is having a far more exciting summer than I am. Lost temples, pool parties...and here I've been working without pause.

I don't suppose you need any live entertainment for your party?

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[hythlodaeus]

[ Oh he's seen this woman before. Nearly a year ago now, but it's hard to mistake. ]

Working without pause, so you think you might continue your work poolside instead? It sounds as if you require an excuse to relax.

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[a_sin_for_him]

I'm a busy woman, I have a business to run and the summer theater season here in Ecruteak.

But I never miss an opportunity, and there's a market in private party entertainment.

[hythlodaeus]

Well, well. That there is! This particular event has no planned evening activities... So perhaps we should schedule such a thing.

Now, what sort of entertainment do you come bearing? Should the children be tucked in bed well before?

[a_sin_for_him]

That depends. My club is a burlesque club, but nothing scandalous or offensive. We have plenty of costumes for public promotional events. And I'm a singer, if live music if more what the event calls for.

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[disownedbytime]

[Morgan has zero suspicions, enjoys pool parties, and has been wanting to visit Egglysium anyway - so here she is, flying in on Forseti the Swanna!

She stands looking at the...hole in the ground? With her hands on her hips, and Forseti stands beside her and mimics her pose with her wings. Morgan's grinning, though.]

Damn, you got me! Tricking everyone into making the pool for you, that's a pretty bold prank. Can't believe I fell for it! I'll have to remember it for whenever I have a place to put a pool of my own. Anyway, since you outmaneuvered me, to the victor go the spoils, right?

[hythlodaeus]

My, and you're quite the good sport about it. The pool will exist sooner than later, and you may be assured that you can take pride in having a hand in it.

... I do have a Technical Machine if you would like one of your companions to assist you.

[ He smiles at the Swanna behind her. ]

That is a beautiful bird you have there. I have one like it, myself, though she is prone to tantrums.

[disownedbytime]

Well, of course! Why would I get mad when I just learned a great sneaky tactic? Next time, though, watch out, mister! I'll prank you back, just you wait.

[She grins, and then taps her chin.]

A technical machine, eh?

[She releases Luna the Rhydon from his ball.]

What do you think, Luna? Want to dig a huge hole?

[Rhy, Luna agrees, pounding a fist into his other palm. Meanwhile, Forseti preens with the praise.]

Aw, thanks! Forseti doesn't throw tantrums, but she does like to poke her beak where it doesn't belong--don't even try to deny it! You totally do!

[Forseti folds her wings with a huff. Rude!]

[hythlodaeus]

Then I shall be on the lookout. [He gives his usual smug grin. She was a few thousand years too early to truly outsmart him, but he loved the idea of her trying. ]

[He withdraws a small disc from his overall pouch and holds it out for her to take.]

A perfect candidate, I see.

[But he can't help but turn his attention towards this nosy bird. ]

That is simply a mark of caring, I think.

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[bigsadwolf]

[Legosi had been in Ecruteak for the better part of the month so far, beyond the excursions out into the temple and wherever else the Legendary Seekers wanted him and the other groups to go. It was actually a little more than he'd bargained for, thinking back on it...so he's relieved to be back on dry land for a brief respite. He half expects more exploring to need doing though, so he's just on tentative standby for now.

Beyond that, a trip to the "Egglysium" sounded interesting. He'd recently come into a ton of eggs himself as a new breeder, and it would be interesting to see how things worked for other Breeders besides himself...never mind the fact it sounded like they needed some help, and Legosi was in dire need of compensation right now.

So! Here he is, with his Araquanid at his side, who has taken to making soft clicking sounds as he surveys the area. Hopefully whoever IS here isn't too afraid of insects...much less giant spiders.

Legosi seems not at all bothered when he's approached, going for one of the shovels scarcely before he's been asked because he came to work.]

Ah, of course...just tell me where my Pokemon should-

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Elidibus?

[Holy shit hello he hasn't seen you since he got here, and he also hasn't realized that Elidibus might not...recognize him? Since he never showed his face on the Network that first time they met.]