[@Gardevoiran]

[color=e090b0]‘Mesprit!’[/color] Mesprit sounded out happily about potentially coming along when this was all over. Wasn’t necessarily clear if that was an astounding “yes”, but it felt like it might lean towards it. And with that, Skylar was about to head out… and then turned back to ask if the other two had something similar. First, about Uxie. Mesprit seemed hopeful and happy.

[center][i]no test at stillwood[/i]

[i]kin will know by looking[/i]

[i]i am certain kin will approve[/i]

[i]go into old forest and find rock[/i]

[i]kin will appear there[/i]

However, when thinking of the next one, Azelf, Mesprit radiated a bit of worry.

[i]kin at lakewatch is under water[/i]

[i]dive through tower[/i]

[i]kin will direct you from there[/i]

[i]then you brave their trial[/i]

[i]willpower will be challenged[/i]

[i]meant to be done alone[/i]

[i]even without partners[/i]

[i]i hope it goes well[/i][/center]

So Mesprit told, through those psychic barriers forming braille by Skylar’s fingers. And with that…
 
[color=e090b0]‘Mesprit!’[/color] called out for Skylar and waved a little as he departed, and then flew off to who knows where, not to be found even should someone else breach through this tunnel.

[color=b5e6e2]‘Oh, you’re back!’[/color] Vivia called out immediately, having stood there fiddling with her fingers looking alarmed and was having Venonat next to her scan into the tunnel with those red bug-eyes next to her, and then when Skylar returned she sighed out in relief and looked to see what he had to say.

The moment Skylar was outside, the rock slid back up again and sealed the way shut, disguising the fact there had ever been a tunnel. Vivia looked a bit alarmed at that, but that wasn’t much compared to what Skylar had to tell her after.

[color=b5e6e2]‘I, uh, huh,’[/color] Vivia swallowed a bit, as she looked at the rocks through somewhat startled eyes. [color=b5e6e2]‘Mesprit… D-did you get the Pokédex data…?’[/color] she asked, entirely because of that yikes, she’s not happy about having missed what happened in there. Still… as for this mission… Vivia steeled her expression and got determined, and nodded at him. [color=b5e6e2]‘Alright. Let’s go to Lakewatch Town and see what we can find. I do believe I’ve heard of things similar to here have been found underwater there, underwater…’[/color] she looked a bit perturbed. [color=b5e6e2]‘Well, as good a time as any to get a Water-type,’[/color] she said with a light chuckle. [color=b5e6e2]‘I don’t think we can take that Gym yet, though, from what I heard that’s a Major League Gym…’[/color]

That sorted out, however, suppose they could get going!

Ferry to either Lakewatch Town or Stillwood Village is 750 P.

[hider=Highhill Town][center][h2]Highhill Town[/h2]

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Highhill Town is a small, lively place that has seemingly stood atop this hill from time immemorial and never really changed. The atmosphere in Highhill Town is much fresher than surrounding places, the buildings are older and the work as honest as ever. The old town is populated by elders and younglings aplenty, and the town has a culture of their own. Plenty of Pokémon assist with the work, either as work-force or the animals that work is being done on.

One usually only crosses Highhill Town on a trip to or from Pureplain City. Regardless, it is a place of beauty. The fields around it are cultivated by hard-working people and Pokémon while the lake to the east gleams in the sunshine as fishermen attend it. There are small roads of asphalt spiraling up the hill to lead to all the old buildings, and children playing around in stairs or nature is very common. 

It is said that a trainer praying at the nearby Silent Shrine will be blessed on their journey, so many travel to Highhill Town just for that. There’s also a set of very ancient rocks spread about town, pointing out towards the lake on top of the hill with some engravings. What they mean? Nobody knows. Also, Highhill Town is the residence of a certain Move Changer, whose abilities are sought by some new trainers. What he can do? Visit him to find out.[/hider]

[hider=Suggestions to actions]1. Find Pokémon. [i]Can still search for Pokémon in towns~[/i]
2. Talk. [i]In cities and towns, there are considerably more people one can talk to. Talking can give you info on local rumors and such.[/i]
3. Exit. [i]Exit the town to any of the connected areas.[/i]
4. Specify. [i]If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.[/i]
5. Trigger random event. [i]Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.[/i]
6. Notable Buildings. [i]Visit any of the facilities of the city![/i]
	6.1. Pokémon Center. [i]Heal all your Pokémon.[/i]
	6.2. PokéMart. [i]Go to a store and buy things.[/i]
	6.3. Pokémon Gym. [i]Lorette’s Minor League Bug-type Gym.[/i]
	6.4. Docks. [i]For fishermen or perhaps a ticket across Route 14.[/i]
	6.5. Ancient Rocks. [i]Of completely unknown origin, ancient writing on them.[/i] 
	6.6. Ranch. [i]There are ranches around Highhill, if you stand to gain from them.[/i]
	6.7. Move Changer. [i]We can guess from the name, but what can this man do?[/i]
	6.8. Mayor’s House. [i]If you see reason to visit, it’s right by the rocks.[/i]
[/hider]

[i]Connected areas: [/i]
Route 1. [i]To the south, is the common route of first journeys. Green and straight.[/i]
Route 3. [i]To the north, the route to Rainrock or the Silent Shrine. A wet woodland.[/i]
Route 14. [i]To the east, the lake known as the Dragon Lake, potentially for crossing.[/i]
Path to Silent Shrine. [i]To the west, the Silent Forest and the path to the shrine within.[/i]

[hider=Highhill Town, known Pokémon]Common: 
#10 Caterpie
#16 Pidgey
#66 Machop
#532 Timburr

Uncommon:
#588 Karrablast
#616 Shelmet

Rare:
#198 Murkrow (night)[/hider]

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[@hatakekuro] [sub][@Savo][/sub]

Cecil took off and tried to circle around the bird carrying the bucket, though while Cecil was definitely faster than Ace while the Rufflet was being burdened by the bucket, just turning the bucket around was decently faster than dragging it and there was a longer way to hit it from behind. The two chased each other for a bit before Cecil finally homed in and skipped to impact the bird, and-!

And she missed!

Probably the first of many misses entirely due to Hustle [sub][sub]bad luck on the roll[/sub][/sub] carried Cecil way past a surprised Ace, before she promptly fell into the ground again, and whether she intended to have jumped or not she suddenly found herself using the power of her roll to drill several inches down into pure dirt, the dirt steadfast enough to bring her to a halt after having spread numerous pounds of Kalmia’s garden over more or less the entire battlefield. For a brief moment, Cecil was stuck in the ground…

[color=9e8d77]‘Drop the bucket and Fury Attack!’[/color] Rodger commanded excitedly, the big young man looking positively thrilled by the battle.

[color=d1cab8]‘RUUUUFF!’[/color] Ace, of course, didn’t hesitate in the slightest as the bird dove forward to pursue the red boulder down into the hole in the ground-!

Probably wasn’t any way to avoid being hit by the Fury Attack here, but just in case, what’s Basil and Cecil’s next commands?