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[lightningbearer]

Who: Sion/Shrike/Geddoe and YOU
Where: Hisui!
When: Throughout the event
Summary: Catch-all for assorted event threads
Rating: PG (probably)
Log:
Sion
I. New Arrivals

To say that Sion in any way expected to find himself somehow transported to the past (of another region, to boot!) would be a lie. However, he's been in Johto long enough now that very little succeeds in surprising him, and he'd always been fairly adaptable to begin with. Which is why in short order he's already acquired a new outfit and is approaching anyone who looks a little lost... Or a little upset. "Is anything the matter?"

II. Around Camp

Are you sitting around camp with nothing to do and looking bored? Are you staring at the quest board wondering what you should do next? Fear not! Sion will gladly step in to help you out. "If you're looking for something to do, I'd recommend..." Well, whatever seems most prudent or in need of doing at the moment, really. Something something you can take the gym leader out of his gym...

III. Gathering Missions/Exploring

Of course, Sion's not spending all his time hanging around the base camp. There's those supplies to be gathered, after all, and who wouldn't want to go out exploring a bit? So, you may happen to run into him and his Hisuian Sneasel either setting out from camp, or out and about beyond it. If so, he'll certainly stop to chat and trade information as to what he's found so far. Or, perhaps, suggest teaming up, if it looks like there's particularly high-level wild Pokémon in the area.

Shrike
I. Not the hood!

Broadly speaking, Shrike isn't very particular about his clothes. He'll just take what he can get without complaint. On the other hand, he still treasures being able to have nice clothes (or, what he considers nice)... and more importantly, still steadfastly refuses to go out in public without a hood that obscures much of his face. Which might explain why he's currently clutching a very definitely worse for the wear hooded cloak around his head while looking at the outfits offer by the Ginkgo Guild. "Isn't there something with a hood...?" He frankly sounds more concerned or upset about that than anything else at the moment, really.

II. Hanging Around

For better or worse, Shrike is still very shy around people, and being thrust into yet another strange land isn't helping matters. So, while he's definitely doing what he can to pitch in and help, he's also... Well, keeping to himself as much as possible. Except when someone approaches him (or he runs into them) anyway, in which case there's an awkward "um, hi?"

Geddoe

I. New Friends

While not, perhaps, as deeply attached to his Pokémon partners as many, Geddoe still found it more than a little annoying to suddenly be without them in a place that still required them. All that time and effort, only to be handed the ball of some brand new, unfamiliar 'mon. Not that he had any intention of turning the offer down, of course, he's still pragmatic about these things, and once he's stepped aside to let everyone else in need of a new partner have some room, he promptly checks to see what he's got to work with. Cue a tiny bundle of yellow and black, crackling with barely-contained electricity, appearing with an inquisitive pichu? on the grass before him. "..." Geddoe has no words for this, but the look on his face pretty clearly and eloquently says you have GOT to be kidding me...

II. Out and About

Regardless of what Geddoe may think about this world's apparent sense of humor when it relates to him, he is perfectly willing to help out. In fact, being a mercenary, picking up tasks for a payout is exactly up his alley, so you can regularly find him checking out the board for any new and interesting (or lucrative) postings. That said, he's not big on the socializing thing, either, so you're just as likely to spot him off away from camp, taking advantage of missions that require him to go further afield if he can. His new partner, probably to te surprise of no one who's come to know him in Johto, can often be spotted riding on his shoulder, or sometimes even his head, a fact which Geddoe seems to just stoically endure. Care to approach the grouchy old man?

III. Matters of Importance

Still, there's one thing the camp is lacking, as far as Geddoe's aware. And given that the locals apparently don't want the newcomers traipsing about the nearby village, that severely limits one's options. So, he'll just have to ask around, instead, meaning early on you might find yourself approached by the stoic mercenary (with an electric mouse on his shoulder) and asked a simple question: "Know anywhere to get a drink around here?"

OOC note: This is a catch-all for all three of mine! I may add prompts or top levels as needed as the event progresses. Feel free to tag using an existing prompt (make sure to specify which character you're tagging!) or wildcard me. I can also be reached for plotting via PM or Discord (AC#7235).

Comments

[dreamsofahero]

"I'm afraid not..." Sion shakes his head regretfully.

"Was that your partner before being pulled here, or one you met since then?"

The answer to that question would help determine whether to alert people to search or not. And not even Sion is yet certain which Pokemon are native to this region.

[questioneverything]

"My Bewear was from where I was before. When I woke up in that house, he was my Stufful, and came with me when I started out there."

She frowned a bit.

"I don't seem to have any of my team here." That was actually distressing.

[dreamsofahero]

"It seems none of us do, nor any particular possessions beyond what we happened to be wearing at the moment."

He pauses to let that sink in a bit.

"So, you won't be able to find your team here, though the Ginkgo Guild is apparently handing out Pokémon to everyone who's been displaced for now."

[questioneverything]

Romelle didn't immediately respond as she also let it sink in a bit. Then, she nodded.

"So, it's like... before... but not, at the same time." She took a deep breath. "All right. Well, who is this Ginkgo Guild?" And, judging by how he had just said, 'none of us', Romelle could surmise that this person was also from the previous place they'd been, so... "And do you think they're trustworthy?"

[dreamsofahero]

"They're apparently a group of merchants native to this region. They're the ones in the blue and yellow uniforms." He gestures towards where a few of them can be spotted in the camp.

"And they seem to be just as surprised and alarmed about our arrival as we are, so I imagine so, yes. As far as any merchants can be trusted, of course."

That's a joke.

[questioneverything]

Oh, Romelle had learned from Coran and the others all about Unalu merchants and how many of them were known to barter strongly for their own benefits. She nodded a little, taking Sion's word probably a bit more seriously than intended.

"Well..." She nodded. "I appreciate you finding me, at least. This was even more startling than waking up in that house." She gave him a small bow of her head. "I'm Romelle. Thank you for your help."

[dreamsofahero]

"Sion. A pleasure to meet you."

Does she know much about the Aurora League gyms and their leaders? If so, she might recognize his name... But if not, it isn't like Sion sees any reason to make a big deal about it, anyway.

"I'm afraid I don't really know more about what's going on than anyone else, but if there's anything you need help with, I can see what I can do."

[questioneverything]

Nope... not much at all, honestly. She still hasn't even finished a first round at the main gyms in Johto or Kanto, yet.

"Very nice to meet you," she said. "I appreciate that. It's probably best that all of us who've been brought here help each other out as best we can."

[dreamsofahero]

"Exactly."

Working together to a common goal for the benefit of all, etc.

"For now though, I would recommend getting one of the Pokémon the guild is apparently offering to everyone, so that you at least have some protection should you encounter any wild ones."

[questioneverything]

"Oh, they're offering us Pokémon? That's very kind of them. Thank you for the information."

Romelle definitely looked grateful. She was looking around the camp. "Has everyone from the Pokémon world we were been brought here?" There was an awfully large crowd of people who looked displaced.

[dreamsofahero]

"They are, yes, although it's simply whatever they happened to have on hand, as far as I can tell."

So don't go expecting to be able to request something, in other words.

"As for that, I can't say for certain, but it does seem that at least a majority of us Otherworlders appear to be here."

[questioneverything]

"It's still very kind of them. It seems like this place doesn't have a lot of civilization, so having at least one companion to help us is very helpful." Romelle smiled, visibly grateful. It was then she noticed clothing, and that her own outfit was certainly worse for wear.

"I should see if I can find my friends-..." And some more suitable clothes. She looked back at her rescuer. "Thank you, Sion."