[@Zarkun] Well, Jason listened to the messages. [i]~Beeeep~[/i] [hider=Message 1] [color=ed1c24]"Jason, it's Professor Kapoc. I know what you found. Pick up the phone."[/color] His tone was quite serious with a sense of urgency. [/hider] [i]~Beeeep~[/i] [hider=Message 2] [color=ed1c24]"Jason, pick up the phone. Where the hell even are you? I should be able to track you to the center of the earth with the Pokedex. What did you do?"[/color] This time he sounded just a bit annoyed though there was a hint of concern. However, that could have also been Jason's imagination. [/hider] [i]~Beeeep~[/i] [hider=Message 3] [color=ed1c24]"Okay now you're starting to worry me kid. Pick up the phone."[/color] And then there was just plain concern. Who knew that the man had a heart? Wasn't there supposed to be black coffee there instead? [/hider] [i]~Beeeep~[/i] [hider=Message 4] [color=ed1c24]Jason Connor.[/color] Oh the full name drop. Yup he was starting to get mad. [color=ed1c24]"I swear to God you better be on some different plane of existence right now if you aren't responding. Literally or figuratively, I don't care. Pick up the damn phone and call me back."[/color] [/hider] [i]~Beeeep~[/i] [hider=Message 5] [color=ed1c24]"Do you think this is funny? If you do, I'm sure as hell not laughing. Pick up the phone."[/color] Uh huh, very angry indeed. What else was there that needed to be said? [/hider] It was hard to tell if it was brave or stupid of Jason to call back though the consequences for not calling back were probably worse than if just called. The Pokedex would ring out that dial tone a few times before he heard a click. [color=ed1c24]"You better have a good explanation for this. Where the hell were you?"[/color] Helga looked over to Jason while she was tending his Pokemon. She said nothing, but the way she looked at him was enough tell him one thing; do not tell Professor Kapoc what happened. It was not a threatening look, but it was stern enough. Still, he was free to tell him. What does Jason do? [hr] [@samreaper] It was essentially a game of Torchic. Ace would stand its ground to send a volley of small embers at the Skiddo bowling its way to slam the fire chic. However, the impact of the attack did slow it down for some super effective damage and in some strange sense of cosmic justice, the goat was burned. It wasn't obvious at first, but there were clear burn marks all over its body and the grass-type was struggling to maintain the attack through the pain. [color=00a651]"Follow the Torchic! Do not let it get away!"[/color] Ordered Ramos. The Skiddo was able to turn quickly as Ace moved out of the way and smacked the Torchic for some super-effective damage! However, thanks to the burn and lowered attack stats the damage was actually miniscule and with one more searing attack the Skiddo was down for the count. "Skiddo is unable to battle! Ace wins!" Louis shouted as he held a handkerchief up towards Tristan. There were some minor applauses from the observing crowd of resting workers. Ramos returned the Skiddo to its ball and looked down at it with a smile. [color=00a651]"You worked so hard. You've earned a rest."[/color] He looked up at Tristan and said, [color=00a651]"Not bad, sprout, but the battle has only just begun. Come on out, Lombre!"[/color] With great vigor Ramos tossed a Pokeball into the air and with a flash of white light came out a bipedal green thing with a red beak and a lily pad as some sort of hat. [center] [img]https://i.imgur.com/tTVXc04.png[/img] [color=6ecff6][i]#271 Lombre, the Jolly Pokemon. It lives at the water's edge where it is sunny. It sleeps on a bed of water grass by day and becomes active at night.[/i][/color] [/center] [color=00a651]"Lombre use Fake Out!"[/color] It was strange. The Pokemon just stood there absentmindedly, and the next thing Tristan and Ace knew it vanished from their sight. It reappeared inches away from Ace and then it just clapped it hands together right in the Torchic's face, causing it to immediately flinch. This was followed by a small shockwave that pushed the skittish bird back for minor damage. Not wasting time, Ramos quickly followed up. [color=00a651]"Now follow that up with Water Gun!"[/color] [color=82ca9d]"Lombre!"[/color] It shouted before a stream of water jettisoned straight towards Ace. What does Tristan do? [hr] [@Sanguine Rose] Rosa took the Pokedex and help it up close to her face to get a good view before she started to giggle. It was not the pretty, charming kind giggle where it sounded like there were flowers and sparkles. It was not a 'hehe~.' No, this came from the throat like it was some crusty middle-aged man that saw something funny on the internet. It was a 'HEHEHEHEHEHE.' [color=fff200]"Oh we're definitely friends now. God, I wish I was there to see that."[/color] She handed the Pokedex back to Faye and listened to what she had to say up until completion. [color=fff200]"Heh, you aren't wrong about that. You're pretty crazy for even doing that."[/color] Rosa smiled not in a mocking or mean-spirited way, but in a spunky teasing manner. [color=fff200]"Traveling with Tristan though? My condolences, but hey, I guess I could pick worse company. You're fun and Tristan is..."[/color] For a moment she stood there thinking of something positive to say about the prat. [color=fff200]At least he's hot?[/color] Rosa said with a shrug with her hands he slightly out front as if to lazily hold the idea out. There was a silence that hung in the air for a moment as the young rancher stood there, kicking about some dust and old bits of wood. [color=fff200]"Maybe you're right though. You know, I really have no idea what I'm doing. I don't mean about being a trainer. I mean in general."[/color] Before she could continue, the two of them could hear a vehicle drive up to the old barn followed by a light honk. [color=fff200]"Oh, dad's here."[/color] To save time, we shall summarize everything that happened. Before they returned to the orchard, Neil, her father, patched up their Pokemon and the remaining Tinkatinks. The engine was returned to the farm where Rosa's burly Ursaring of a father helped put it back together with the help of the Tinkatinks. Photo ops were much to be had probably. After all of that was done, the duo were dropped off at beautiful Florasong, specifically at Critical Capture. [hider=Welcome to...] [center] [h1]Florasong Town[/h1] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/736x/e3/ae/49/e3ae49020737da695291a9eb086d4891.jpg[/img][/center] There are two things that people experience just as they are about to enter the town. The first is the sounds of music of various genres being played along the streets by hopeful musicians. One would expect it to be a cacophony of noise and dissonance until one would realize that the musicians were playing back to one another in an exercise of improvisation and collaboration to create melodies that suited to the town's visual aesthetic. The second thing that one would experience just as they enter town is the floral assault on the olfactory senses. Everywhere no matter where one turned, there were flowers as far as the eye would see. Potted flowers, garden beds, hanging baskets, and more just about every turn. The atmosphere was joyous and festive and yet, there is a soothing feeling that one would not find in the hustle and bustle of city streets. One could find people sitting around and relaxing at the outdoor cafes that littered the town and watch not only the musicians, but visual artists paint the idyllic town. After all, this was a town famous for its artistic and musical scene. One of the crowning jewels of Florasong was what people called Aria's Park, a memorial to the founder of Florasong Town, which is a wonderous garden filled with flowers from all over the world and has many volunteers constantly maintaining it. If one isn't interested in flowers though, it was also home to many Pokemon that were attracted to the aroma and nectar of flowers. Then there were Florasong School of Music, the place where every aspiring professional musician in Evig and even the rest of the world would kill to get into though that is nothing compared to the Florasong Opera House where any musician worth their salt would try to get a chance to perform there though the competition was stiff. After all, all the street musicians were all people who wanted to play there. The opera house was also the town's Gym. Aside from that there were a few other places of interest. To start, there was a research facility that researched the Pokemon that lived in Aria's Park and there were other shops aside the Pokemart that sold some things of interest to a Pokemon trainer. There was a berry emporium and an artisanal Pokeball store. There was also a dilapidated old building that gave off some serious bad vibes. There were Pokemon that wandered around the streets. There were some bipedal rats with strange eyes scurrying around looking very shifty, constantly keeping a look out. Then there were some very friendly canine Pokemon that were laying around by the flower beds in spots with the sun shining down on them and some just walking around living their best life. There were also some red bugs that hung around the musicians that made a sound akin to that of a xylophone. [center] [img]https://i.imgur.com/XOOXdm2.png?1[/img] [color=6ecff6][i]Patrat, the Scout Pokemon. Using food stored in cheek pouches, they can keep watch for days. They use their tails to communicate with others. Extremely cautious, one of them will always be on the lookout, but it won't notice a foe coming from behind.[/i][/color] [/center] [center] [img]https://i.imgur.com/EVaUghO.png?1[/img] [color=6ecff6][i]Kricketot, the Cricket Pokemon. It shakes its head back to front, causing its antennae to hit each other and sound like a xylophone. It chats with others using the sounds of its colliding antennae. These sounds are the hallmarks of fall evenings.[/i][/color] [/center] [center] [img]https://i.imgur.com/QatWP62.png?1[/img] [color=6ecff6][i]Lillipup, the Puppy Pokemon. This Pokémon is courageous but also cautious. It uses the soft fur covering its face to collect information about it surroundings. This Pokémon is far brighter than the average child, and Lillipup won't forget the love it receives or any abuse it suffers.[/i][/color] [/center] As soon as Faye and Rosa stepped through the doors of Critical Capture, they young shop keeper exclaimed with joy, [color=#4fbd00]"You really did it! You are a life saver!"[/color] He had a big grin of relief plastered all over his face. [color=#4fbd00]"I heard about it from my grandfather from over the phone! Here's your payment!"[/color] [center][i][color=6ecff6]Faye received 3 Mineral Balls! Faye received 3 Steam Balls Faye received 3 Sky Balls! Faye received Critical Capture Card![/color][/i][/center] [color=#4fbd00]"Grampa wanted me to give you that card. Show this to any Pokeball craftsman in Evig and they'll give you half off on custom orders. There aren't many of us so making a friend with us makes you a friend with them all. If you bring your own materials, then you'll get even more of a discount. Just leave us your number and we'll contact you whenever they're ready."[/color] He explained to Faye. Rosa scowled at the male clerk with crossed arms and said with great indignance, [color=fff200]"Hey I helped! What do I get?"[/color] He looked at her with sudden realization and his eyes darted anxiously about. [color=#4fbd00]"Uh, I'll give you a set of custom Pokeballs. Deal?"[/color] She squinted at him in silence for a minute and then shrugged. [color=fff200]"Deal."[/color] Once that was done. There was one more thing to do. What was Faye going to do about the other Tikatink that she 'caught?' Other than that, what was her plan now? [i]Connected Areas[/i] Route 1. [i]A hilly route filled with many ranches and farmland.[/i] Lake Charity. [i]A massive body of water. Used to travel between Starbor Village, Valstille City, and Florasong Town.[/i] Route 2. [i]West of Florasong. [/i] [hider=Suggested Actions] 1. Find Pokémon.[i] Can still search for Pokémon in towns and cities.[/i] 2. Talk. [i]In cities, there are considerably more people one can talk to. Specify what kind you’re looking for.[/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. Research Center. [i]A place used to study the Pokemon in Aria's Park. Maybe there is a point of interest?[/i] 6.4. Florasong School of Music. [i]Not really just a building, but a general campus.[/i] 6.5. Florasong Opera House/Gym. [i]???[/i] 6.6. Lyan's Berry Emporium. [i]For all of your berry needs.[/i] 6.7. Critical Capture. [i]To get unique Pokeballs.[/i] 6.8. Aria's Park. [i]A beautiful park filled with flowers and Pokemon.[/i] 6.9. Dilapidated House. [i]Gives off really bad vibes.[/i] 7. Street Musicians. [i]Care to give them a tip?[/i] [/hider] [hider=Known Pokemon] Common: #401-Kricketot #504-Patrat #506-Lillipup Uncommon: Rare: [/hider] [/hider] [hr] [@Joshua Tamashii][@Lunarlord34] Amelia the forager! It was about time that someone decided to actually look around for supplies. In a forest as magnificent as this, she was certainly not going to be left empty handed. There were plenty of berries and other goodies to be picked, especially if she had some of her ghosts help make up for her small stature. [center][i][color=6ecff6]Amelia found 6 Oran Berries! Amelia found 4 Cheri Berries Amelia found 3 Chest Berries Amelia found 4 Rawst Berries Amelia found 4 Small Mushrooms Amelia found 1 Big Mushroom [/color][/i][/center] There was something else though. She found a very pretty light green stone with a darker green in the middle shaped as a leaf. She could feel some sort of power gently pulse in it. [center][i][color=6ecff6]Amelia found a Leaf Stone![/color][/i][/center] Anyway, back to the present! Freya frowned at Amelia's unwillingness to follow through with what she wanted to do. She was way too willing to sideline herself and frankly it was absurd. On one hand, she understood that Amelia wanted to just go with the flow and not inconvenience others around her. However, the spooky little girl should be able to do what she wanted because it was her journey. It would've been a waste for her to not make the most out of her journey. However, there was something that Amelia really had not understood about Steph that Freya quickly picked up on from their short time together in Grand Glory. She stared down at Amelia silently before taking a deep breath and turned her focus to Steph. [color=ed145b]"Hey Steph, want to go deeper into the forest that I'm sure will probably be a death trap?"[/color] In most cases that would've been a warning. This was an invitation. [hr] [@CitrusArms] Said slightly crispy fellow groaned in response to being nudged by Stella. He would probably be fine. Luckily, the grave had yet to have been disturbed. Stella would place the flowers upon a gravestone while lovingly maintained was beginning to show its age. The wonderful carvings in the stone were now beginning to erode though she could still make out the epitaph, '"Remember me, but forget my fate." Ellanore Osman. 1872-1899. Loving wife and mother.' It had not taken long for Stella to find the dramatic Gastly as it came bouncing in the air towards her with quite the satisfied expression. [color=8882be]"Gas!"[/color] It chimed happily. It floated there as it listened to her proposal, and it looked contemplative. [color=8882be]"Gassss."[/color]It said as if was unsure on whether or not it wanted to leave its home. After all, leaving was a big deal. How could it leave its friends and family behind? Quite easily actually! [color=8882be]"Gas Gas!"[/color] It eagerly bounced around in the air. [hider=If Stella wanted Gastly] [color=6ecff6][i][center]Stella caught Gastly![/center][/i][/color] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/3Jaw8Rp.png[/img][/center] Gender: Male Type: Ghost/Poison Personality: (Up to player.) Quirks/Talents/Aspirations/Other: (Up to player.) Level: 6 Moves: Lick, Confuse Ray, Hypnosis Ability: Levitate [i]By floating in the air, the Pokémon receives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.[/i] Held Item: Currently at full hp. [color=6ecff6][i][center]New Pokémon caught! Stella earned 500P! Would you like to give a nickname to Gastly?[/center][/i][/color] [/hider] Now that she acquired a new member for her team, Stella went to the cottage and knocked and called out to be let in with no response. However, if she tried to let herself in, she would find that the door was not locked. Once inside, she would see that it was a sparsely furnished room with only some chairs, a fridge, and an unused fireplace. Sitting by the desk, if anyone could call it sitting, was a thin man in his late thirties, early forties with shoulder length messy blonde hair and a scruffy beard. He wore a white turtleneck with an orange stripe running horizontally across it, very dark gray, baggy pants that covered most of his black boots, and the cherry on top was the greasiest, smear covered looking army green trench coat. He showed no reaction to the surprise visitor, well, for obvious reasons. His eyes were shut, and the room reverberated with his cartoonish snoring. What does Stella do?