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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

Shrike, II

[crystalmaster]

[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.]

Geddoe, I

[crystalmaster]

[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?]

Sion, I

[questioneverything]

"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.

Sion III

[paladinlost]

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?"

sion. exploring.

[hasitsthorns]

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.

Hunting for Paras mushrooms (closed to Ryner and Romelle)

[dreamsofahero]

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...

Sion II

[phoenixwiz]

Even though he has been stuck in Hisui for over a week now, there is still a lot of things. Within over a week, not only he has reunited with Hermione despite seeing her at the Headmaster’s Office, he also had to save Malfoy from an angry Shinx, went on a Bronzor observing quest and deal with angry wild Pokémon (thankfully not in Alpha form) while he is just gathering stuff.

Today he is scanning at the quest board to pick a mission. Lily the Rowlet, Violet the Eevee, and Godric the Hisuian Growlithe are with him, waiting in anticipation to see which mission he will get for them to do.

“Okay, which one should I get to do today?” he mumbles under his breath.

For Oikawa

[fayblood]

One might expect that a very shy young kid would be very put out with suddenly finding himself in yet another strange land, and a wilderness, at that. And while it's true Shrike is none too found of the close quarters of the base camp, only someone who doesn't know him well at all would mistakenly think he wouldn't be coping well with the situation.

To the contrary, to get away from the crowd (and because his usual guardian is too bogged down with caffeine withdrawal) and generally see what there is to see, Shrike's taking to exploring the surrounding areas as much as possible. Alone, his new Pokémon partner aside.

Which is to say, that if one happens to be wandering the coastlands today, one might spot some movement along the tall bluffs lining the shore. Closer inspection would reveal two figures, neither of which seems terribly big. Closer still... that sure is a certain kid in a hood and his Dewott, trotting along the edge of the cliff at a fair clip with seemingly no concern for the height.

His guardian would probably not approve.