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Geddoe ([personal profile] lightningbearer) wrote in [community profile] victory_road2022-07-04 11:42 pm

Open log!

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).
crystalmaster: (Radley_sheepish)

Shrike, II

[personal profile] crystalmaster 2022-07-06 04:37 am (UTC)(link)
[Once Radley calms down, one of the first things he does is look for any of the others who might be feeling as lost or moreso than him. He's concerned for Shrike, since he knows Shrike isn't very comfortable around others and now they're all plopped together, and this is a strange new time to be in.]

Hi there.

[His smile is genuine, but sad.

Lily, his new Eevee, walks at his side and chirps a greeting.]

This is a real mess, isn't it?

[He's happy to have another Pokemon friend, but after so many separations, he wonders if they will get to stay together. When they go home, he certainly intends to try to take her with him.]
crystalmaster: (Radley_worried)

Geddoe, I

[personal profile] crystalmaster 2022-07-06 04:41 am (UTC)(link)
[Radley happens to be walking nearby when Geddoe discovers his new Pokemon, having also separated himself from the group to meet his new friend. A strange look of fear crosses his features and he grabs Lily to apparently try to flee farther away. Pichu are so cute! Why would he be afraid of them?]
Edited 2022-07-06 04:42 (UTC)
questioneverything: (Worried Look)

Sion, I

[personal profile] questioneverything 2022-07-07 07:56 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh..." Romelle looked up at the person who approached her. He wasn't wearing the Ginko Guild uniform, but he definitely already looked pretty darn local. "Um. I'm sorry, but... have you seen a Bewear anywhere around here?"

Romelle definitely had not found clothing, yet. She hadn't even found the camp, yet. She could use a hand.
dreamsofahero: (pondering)

[personal profile] dreamsofahero 2022-07-07 02:26 pm (UTC)(link)
"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.
fayblood: (hooded surprise)

[personal profile] fayblood 2022-07-08 05:01 am (UTC)(link)
"I guess so...?"

He doesn't really see it as much different than winding up in Johto in the first place. Though he's definitely less than thrilled about the sudden apparent loss of his Pokémon, even if he was given a new one.
crystalmaster: (Default)

[personal profile] crystalmaster 2022-07-08 05:08 am (UTC)(link)
[That is certainly what Radley hates the most about this. As much as he detests camping, he would be happy to endure it if only his Pokemon were all with him.]

Do you have your new Pokemon yet?

[Lily wags her tail a bit. She's much more reserved than Radley's other Eevees, but she's just as nice.]
crystalmaster: (Default)

[personal profile] crystalmaster 2022-07-08 05:49 am (UTC)(link)
[Radley continues to stay far away. It looks like the Pichu isn't controlling the electricity too well yet and he doesn't want to risk being shocked if the Pichu loses complete control.

Lily nuzzles him encouragingly and looks over at the Pichu, asking her how she's doing.]
paladinlost: (happy)

Sion III

[personal profile] paladinlost 2022-07-10 09:15 pm (UTC)(link)
As it happens, Sion's Hisuian Sneasel is not the only one of its species around. Some distance away from the camp, another darts by right in front of them, her arms overflowing with mushrooms. Someone's keeping busy with gathering, it seems.

That someone, of course, being Cecil, who arrives far more sedately, holding a haul of his own. He may be busy, but seeing the pair makes him smile.

"I see our new companions match. Has yours learned anything beyond Normal- and Fighting-type moves yet?"
fayblood: (hooded neutral)

[personal profile] fayblood 2022-07-10 11:17 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yeah."

It's still in its ball for now, mostly because this place is crowded and Shrike doesn't want to risk the little one getting lost amongst all these people. It's not like the Pokémon he's had for a while and really gotten to know well, after all.
dreamsofahero: (just talking)

[personal profile] dreamsofahero 2022-07-10 11:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, would you look at that! The silver-haired kings match.

"Not as far as I'm aware, no," Sion shakes his head. "Though given their typing, I would assume they must surely learn some Poison moves eventually."
crystalmaster: (Default)

[personal profile] crystalmaster 2022-07-10 11:41 pm (UTC)(link)
What did you get?

[Radley lifts Lily to show her off better.]

I have this lovely lady.

[Lily likes that and makes a purr of approval.]
crystalmaster: (Default)

[personal profile] crystalmaster 2022-07-10 11:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[Radley is glad of that, but hopes he won't need to associate much with Electric types in camp. Maybe someday he can overcome his fear, but Pichu might not be a good one to practice on.

Lily won't push him either. But she'll say Hi to other Pokemon, especially ones she knows.]
paladinlost: (thoughtful)

[personal profile] paladinlost 2022-07-11 06:35 pm (UTC)(link)
"I can think of a few species for whom that would not necessarily be the case, but-"

A handful of mushrooms are lobbed in his direction. Somehow, he manages to catch them all with only his forearms, and without disturbing his existing pile.

"-the odds are in our favor. I do wish I had my bag and TMs with me when we were taken..."

Not that he can do much about that now, lost as they are.
dreamsofahero: (you were saying?)

[personal profile] dreamsofahero 2022-07-11 09:12 pm (UTC)(link)
"At least you weren't the fellow who showed up in only his bathrobe."

Which let's be honest, was pretty darn funny. Though Sion can't help raising an eyebrow at the mushroom-wrangling.

"Would you like some assistance with your haul there?"
paladinlost: (curious)

[personal profile] paladinlost 2022-07-12 02:05 am (UTC)(link)
"A terribly embarrassing fate, that, though it could certainly have been worse."

Arceus could reasonably be trusted to not transport anyone naked, but that machine? Who knows what it can do!

It apparently cannot give Cecil extra arms, however, which is why-

"It'd be much appreciated. Prishe is very enthusiastic, be it because of the food or because she wishes to help, but I'm not exactly equipped to keep up."
dreamsofahero: (just talking)

[personal profile] dreamsofahero 2022-07-12 02:20 am (UTC)(link)
"It could, but probably not by much."

Considering that Sion has reason to be... less than fond of the person in question, it's an image he can remember and cherish.

Cecil's response does earn a chuckle, though.

"In that case, should I take some of those off of your hands, or simply take any new ones?"
paladinlost: (whee)

[personal profile] paladinlost 2022-07-12 03:04 am (UTC)(link)
"Perhaps you could-"

Whatever Sion could do will be forever lost to time, as Prishe chooses that moment to bring another half-dozen mushrooms, which are promptly presented to Sion. Here you go, mister, food for you! She can even bring some for your Sneasel friend! :D

Cecil's subsequent laughter is barely suppressed.

"...She intends to give you her next catches, it seems."
dreamsofahero: (polite laughter)

[personal profile] dreamsofahero 2022-07-12 03:33 am (UTC)(link)
Okay then, apparently he's now being presented with mushrooms!

"Well, I suppose that answers the question well enough!"

Hopefully between them they'll be able to manage. And hopefully the Ginkgo Guild is prepared to be deluged with mushrooms...
paladinlost: (giggling)

[personal profile] paladinlost 2022-07-13 03:57 am (UTC)(link)
Mushrooms are great! Mushrooms are tasty! Mushrooms can be-

Luckily, when Cecil manages to pat her head with his elbow, she stops her rant to enjoy the affection.

"We may have only met each other a short time ago, but I can already tell she's very... direct. Is your own as lively?"
dreamsofahero: (conversational)

[personal profile] dreamsofahero 2022-07-13 04:01 am (UTC)(link)
"Maybe not as... energetic, but he certainly seems opinionated."

That's right, bud, or so his partner's posture seems to say.
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sion. exploring.

[personal profile] hasitsthorns 2022-07-13 09:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Run into is right, honestly. Rose is currently hightailing away from a fucking feral fire pony. Her and Slinky (her new Wurmple friend) hardly stood a chance. Even as a used to be predator, Rose locked eyes with that thing and knew she'd die if she didn't run. Thankfully, they seem to have gotten enough distance but not before nearly colliding into Sion and his friend.

"Oh, shit," she says, wobbling to catch her balance. "Sorry, jeez, I just- I always knew these things could be dangerous but, like, god damn they weren't kidding about those alpha ones." Sorry for the swearing, it tends to happen more when she's stressed.
Edited 2022-07-13 21:18 (UTC)
dreamsofahero: (really?)

[personal profile] dreamsofahero 2022-07-13 11:06 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ah--!"

Well, that's certainly one way to catch Sion by surprise. Perhaps fortunately, he's used to thinking and reacting quickly, and manages to keep his own balance, even going as far to reach out a hand to assist with hers if she needs it.

"Well, I hope that you and your partner are all right, at least?"
dreamsofahero: (charge!)

Hunting for Paras mushrooms (closed to Ryner and Romelle)

[personal profile] dreamsofahero 2022-07-14 01:07 am (UTC)(link)
Of course, it had only been natural upon seeing the posting for Paras mushrooms on the board for Sion to suggest that Ryner would be the perfect candidate. He'd had Aran for what, a good decade now? If anyone were familiar with Paras it would be him.

Naturally, Sion would accompany him as well, and upon looking around for more to join their group, his new acquaintance Romelle expressed interest. Upon receiving the guild's commission, the trio set off for the Mirelands in search of fungus-infested bugs.

It's not long until the group spots their first Paras, at which point Sion gets the ball rolling by sending out his Sneasel to attack. Between the resistances to both bug and grass attacks, and the slightly higher level due to Sion's training as, well, a trainer, he reasons he can afford to start off attacking cautiously. Enough to get the Paras's attention, but trying to avoid anything that could damage the precious mushrooms...

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