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  1. 01[13:06] <@TrevorTheTumor> Time : January 21st, 201X - 11:00 PM : Sandstep City
  2. 01[13:08] <@TrevorTheTumor> Jamal and Camellia had just left MisTech, pay in hand and perhaps laden with torrents of emotion that the GM would be unfit to describe.
  3. 01[13:08] <@TrevorTheTumor> Sophia had left just a moment earlier in search of a place to drown her own emotions out with a drink or two.
  4. 03[13:08] * Charm (Charm@sux-D295A927.hsd1.in.comcast.net) has joined #Sandstep
  5. 03[13:08] * Charm (Charm@sux-D295A927.hsd1.in.comcast.net) has left #Sandstep
  6. 01[13:09] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( And I think that about covers it? Would Sophia would still be visible to Camellia and Jamal for how early she had left? )
  7. 06[13:09] * Camellia darts out of the store, looking for any sign of Sophia in the streets.
  8. [13:09] <Sophia> (Depends on how quick they left, I suppose.)
  9. 06[13:10] * Jamal ...fumbles about...and goes to find a coffee shop or something "Ah, hell..."
  10. [13:10] <Sophia> Despite her intentions, Sophia realizes decently quickly that she can't actually find anything here in Sandstep with reasonable quickness. The bars are just nowhere to be found.
  11. [13:11] <Jamal> "Just...what did I do...ugh."
  12. [13:11] <Sophia> Frustrated and tired, Sophia wanders out towards the waters by the sea.
  13. 06[13:11] * Camellia releases Chai from his pokeball and opens a channel, returning inside and prodding him to where Sophia was standing during the fight to try to pick up a scent.
  14. [13:11] <Camellia> 1d20 tracker
  15. [13:11] <DiceMaid-9001> Camellia, tracker: 14 [1d20=14]
  16. [13:11] <Camellia> (I think that succeeds?)
  17. 01[13:12] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( It depends on if Eevee had been exposed to Sophia before )
  18. [13:12] <Camellia> (I believe so. During battles is the only time Camellia doesn't keep all of her pokemon out, sans Meditite.)
  19. [13:13] <Sophia> (Camellia was in Sophia's apartment. Lots of scent there.)
  20. 01[13:13] <@TrevorTheTumor> Chai sniffs around the area a bit, then perks up a bit. It signals for Camellia to follow in that direction.
  21. 01[13:13] <@TrevorTheTumor> In a certain direction*
  22. [13:14] <Jamal> He somehow ends up at a pier, with a cup of coffee, and sits in meditation.
  23. [13:14] <Sophia> As Camellia approaches, Sophia can be seen on the sands near the water, her shoes off, lying flat on her back, half in the water at this point.
  24. 01[13:16] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( Jamal, you're at the pier? I can throw your Tentaquil at you if you want )
  25. [13:16] <Camellia> Picking up Chai as she goes, Camellia walks up to Sophia and settles down beside her. "Are you okay? You worried me, running off like that. Don't worry, the cops gave the shopkeeps a talking to after you left."
  26. [13:16] <Camellia> *shopkeep singular
  27. [13:16] <Jamal> (no not yet :p)
  28. 03[13:17] * castfromhp_ (nnscript@sux-F8686266.hsd1.il.comcast.net) has joined #Sandstep
  29. [13:17] <Sophia> At first Sophia doesn't respond. After a minute or so, Sophia seems to snap out of her reverie. "I am sorry," she replies. "What did you say?"
  30. 02[13:18] * Camellia (nnscript@sux-F8686266.hsd1.il.comcast.net) Quit (NickServ (GHOST command used by castfromhp_))
  31. 03[13:18] * castfromhp_ is now known as Camellia
  32. [13:19] <Camellia> "I was worried about you. You pushed yourself a bit far back in the store, then ran out before any of us could stop you."
  33. [13:20] <Sophia> "I... had trouble controlling myself for a moment. The world beyond my home can be... troubling at times. There are certain things that my people take for granted."
  34. [13:21] <Jamal> He sighs. "This is...going to be rougher then I thought."
  35. 01[13:23] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( Just PM me when you guys are ready for your encounters ; I'm helping some of my friends with building their first P:TA characters, but I told 'em I had to tie up some loose ends with you guys quickly )
  36. 03[13:23] * YellowYoshi (YellowYosh@sux-26D42B27.hsd1.ga.comcast.net) has joined #Sandstep
  37. [13:23] <YellowYoshi> (don't mind meee xP)
  38. [13:23] <Sophia> (Don't worry. We won't.)
  39. [13:25] <Camellia> "To be honest, I can't say I really know what you mean. It's been such a long time since I've called one place home..." Camellia nudges Assam toward the water to play. "I...don't suppose they taught you much about fighting with psionics then back at home?"
  40. 03[13:26] * Plutonis (Plutonis@3F9B0FD4.94D93388.B65C4779.IP) has joined #Sandstep
  41. 03[13:27] * YellowYoshi is now known as ShowerYoshi
  42. [13:28] <Sophia> "We treat such abilities very differently there," Sophia sits up, still partially soaking wet. "Were it not for my need to travel, it is very likely I would never have learned to fight with my powers at all. To manifest one's mental prowess to harm another or to infiltrate another's mind is... terrible to my people."
  43. 03[13:31] * Garlyle (464dd8bc@sux-11491D6B.mibbit.com) has joined #Sandstep
  44. 06[13:31] * Camellia picks up her lantern and gazes into the flame as she swings it idly back and forth. "And yet the world is populated with creatures with powers similar to, no, exceeding ours. They use them in what you may see as terrible ways because they need to in order to survive. We are really no different. But I can't say I'm not sympathetic to the idea that it is very unfortunate that is how things are"
  45. 06[13:35] * Jamal gets all sad and mopey and starts singing an equally depressing song. "Alone again Haunted by all your shadows And memories Coldest rain Hides emotions that are pouring From me to you~"
  46. [13:37] <Jamal> "Crazy again Forced to face all truth And exist And exiiiiiist", he must look like a total fool to any passerby.
  47. [13:38] <Sophia> "Pokemon are different," Sophia responds. "I cannot express why it is different properly, but we treat most Pokemon with less respect than humans." Reaching into wherever it is she keeps her Pokeballs, she releases Steven to the waters, who gratefully splashes about a bit like when he was a Magikarp. "I... think I have done wrong learning to use my powers for violence. I do not want to cause another to fear me because of it. At this
  48. [13:38] <Sophia> point, it feels more like a curse to have such abilities."
  49. [13:43] <Camellia> "That is true. Even just recently I ran into disagreement with..." Camellia looks around to make sure no one's listening "...other Wanderers over how to deal with a pokemon that had taken up residence in the Ivoryscape sewer system. I managed to rescue a uh, part of it from destruction." Camellia gestures to her sludosis. "But it would not have been possible without my powers.
  50. [13:43] <Camellia> Circumstance bound me to my powers and who I am too, but...I'm not sure whether I should call it a curse. Maybe an unpleasant gift."
  51. [13:49] <Sophia> "I know that for some it is a blessing. I met one who could only speak because of her telepathy, but she also threatened to use her powers to infiltrate the mind of another." Sophia stopped, looking out over the waters. As her eyes gazed out, they came to rest on a certain pier. "What is the most frustrating is that I can use my abilities for positive worth, but it seems they are worth nothing when I do. My ability to calm others is
  52. [13:49] <Sophia> strong, but it is never enough. I am ignored."
  53. [13:51] <Jamal> "Alllllllll you had to say, Was you want me to Leave this life, Leave this life, And I'd be gone" oh god someone please stop him he's scaring the locals.
  54. [13:52] <Camellia> "If you are speaking of the Rotom back in the store...I am not sure how much you would've been able to help. I attempted to attune my mind with its own. It felt...corrupted. I hope that shopkeep is more careful with his pokemon in the future."
  55. [13:52] <Camellia> (how are you for saying your Gyarados plucks a Wailmer and Trubbish out of the water about now?)
  56. 01[13:53] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( I'm good for that )
  57. [13:53] <Sophia> (> Pluck a Wailmer)
  58. [13:53] <Sophia> (Alrighty then.)
  59. 01[13:53] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( Roll Perception Checks :3 )
  60. 01[13:53] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( Your bonuses are still good from the previous night )
  61. 01[13:53] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( Session * )
  62. [13:53] <Sophia> Steven, in his playing around, suddenly hears a voice from above the waters. Rising to the surface, the immense bulk faces Jamal, nudging against his leg happily. In its mouth appears to be something large and blue and rubbery.
  63. [13:53] <Camellia> 1d20+7
  64. [13:53] <DiceMaid-9001> Camellia, 1d20+7: 16 [1d20=9]
  65. 03[13:53] * ShowerYoshi is now known as YellowYoshi
  66. [13:54] <Sophia> 1d20+2
  67. [13:54] <DiceMaid-9001> Sophia, 1d20+2: 22 [1d20=20]
  68. [13:54] <Sophia> (ZOOP.)
  69. 03[13:54] * KujiUn (Kotodes@93D3A8D3.60ECF9E2.E096B1A4.IP) has joined #Sandstep
  70. 01[13:54] <@TrevorTheTumor> Camellia sees what looks like a large volleyball sitting in the water.
  71. 01[13:54] <@TrevorTheTumor> Sophia sees it too, and a trash bag floating nearby.
  72. 01[13:54] <@TrevorTheTumor> Except... The trash bag and the volleyball are squirming about.
  73. [13:56] <Jamal> Jamal stops his singing abruptly..."Oh...hello...Steven was it?"
  74. [13:56] <Sophia> "I do not speak about the Rotom, really. As I said, Pokemon are..." Sophia pauses as she stands up. "Different. I believe I frightened one of our own with my abilities. Is that what I think it is out there?"
  75. [13:57] <Sophia> The massive Gyarados rubs against Jamal's leg excitedly at hearing its own name. It suddenly spits out the thing in its mouth, which flounders angrily in the water. It appears to be some kind of Pokemon.
  76. [13:58] <Camellia> "Our abilities are uncommon. It is fully understandable for someone to fear." Camellia looks where Sophia is looking. "What are you talking about?"
  77. [13:58] <Camellia> "What do you think it is?"
  78. [13:58] <Sophia> (One Tentacool, hot and ready.)
  79. [13:58] <Jamal> (oh lawd, Trevor, guess you have to take it away now~)
  80. 01[13:58] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( That's the Tentacool the Gyarados spat out? )
  81. [13:59] <Jamal> (I guess. you guys ruined the fun later :S lol)
  82. [13:59] <Sophia> (It was originally the Wailmer/Trubbish, but then you had them in the water, so yes.)
  83. [13:59] <Sophia> (Make it what you like though.)
  84. 01[14:00] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( Gyarados spat it into the water? )
  85. [14:00] <Jamal> (rather, go w/ the plan we had, just...exellerated.)
  86. [14:00] <Jamal> (it spat it at me.)
  87. 01[14:01] <@TrevorTheTumor> Conveniently enough, a large wave came just in time to sweep the thing that the Gyarados spat back into the water right up with it. The wave crashes down on Jamal, bowling him over. When the wave subsides, Jamal can easily feel the bulk of something large, tentacly and squishy on top of him.
  88. [14:01] <Jamal> "..."
  89. [14:01] <Jamal> 1d20 str
  90. [14:01] <DiceMaid-9001> Jamal, str: 4 [1d20=4]
  91. 01[14:02] <@TrevorTheTumor> Jamal cannot ignore its girth, nor can he remove it from his body.
  92. [14:02] <Jamal> "MMMMMF", he manages, muffled, as the tentacool is mounted to his face.
  93. [14:02] <Jamal> He falls over and begans to...flail around.
  94. [14:03] <Sophia> "No one should fear what means them no harm," Sophia replies. "And I have never meant any human harm, save perhaps one." Moving towards where the Wailmer and Trubbish are, Sophia's face brightens. "If that is what I think it is... We may be in luck."
  95. [14:03] <Jamal> 1d20 HNNNG DEFY PYSCHIS AND BODY DEFINITIONS
  96. [14:03] <DiceMaid-9001> Jamal, HNNNG DEFY PYSCHIS AND BODY DEFINITIONS: 12 [1d20=12]
  97. 01[14:03] <@TrevorTheTumor> The trashbag and "volleyball" float about in the water still. Perhaps Steven can bat 'em over.
  98. 01[14:04] <@TrevorTheTumor> And Jamal... Is able to lift the heavy mass of tentacly goodness up all of six inches from his face before dropping it back on himself.
  99. [14:04] <Sophia> "Steven!" Sophia calls. Suddenly, the Gyarados turns to the pair, seeing Sophia gesturing wildly at something in the water. He recognizes the signal and goes to push the two inland.
  100. [14:04] <Camellia> "But that doesn't mean they understand you cause no harm. I believe I met you one you spoke of who was given voice from her powers. I may have accidentally offended her when she communicated with me mentally out of nowhere...it's just a result of the experiences I've had..." Camellia starts following Sophia. "Did you find the pokemon you wanted?"
  101. 01[14:05] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( Roll a POW check for Gyarados Sophia )
  102. [14:06] <Sophia> "I merely want people to understand I mean no harm, that my abilities are not anything to fear," Sophia says. "And I believe I may have, but I may require help. It appears Steven has caught something else too."
  103. [14:06] <Jamal> "MHMMFMF!"
  104. [14:06] <Sophia> 1d20+6
  105. [14:06] <DiceMaid-9001> Sophia, 1d20+6: 17 [1d20=11]
  106. 06[14:07] * Camellia nods. "Then we'll discuss after this." She pulls out her knife and beckons Assam to her side with a channeled thought.
  107. 01[14:07] <@TrevorTheTumor> *FWAAAAP* The Gyarados bats both of the objects out of the water, and they're headed... Oh boy, this might not end well.
  108. 01[14:08] <@TrevorTheTumor> The trashbag and the volleyball (which, now that it's out of the water, is revealed to be HOLYCRAPITSAWAILMER) soar through the air... In the general direction of Camellia and Sophia.
  109. [14:08] <Jamal> 1d20 OH GOD IT'S HUGGING ME
  110. [14:08] <DiceMaid-9001> Jamal, OH GOD IT'S HUGGING ME: 10 [1d20=10]
  111. 01[14:09] <@TrevorTheTumor> Jamal manages to acquire similar results to the last attempt... Except this time it's accompanied by a slap to the face from a tentacle.
  112. [14:09] <Sophia> (I am giggling so hard at Jamal.)
  113. 01[14:09] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( I suggest some action be taken by Sophia and Camellia . . . There's a giant Wailmer hurtling towards their general direction. )
  114. [14:10] <Jamal> (this woulda been waaaay funnier later ;_;)
  115. [14:10] <Camellia> (no reason why you can't throw it off and have it return later)
  116. [14:10] <Sophia> "What is that other one, Camellia?" Sophia asks, moving out of the way of the pair flying towards them.
  117. [14:10] <Sophia> (too true! Then you can be all, "YOU AGAIN!?")
  118. 01[14:10] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( And ^ )
  119. [14:11] <Jamal> 1d20 HNNNNNG
  120. [14:11] <DiceMaid-9001> Jamal, HNNNNNG: 7 [1d20=7]
  121. 01[14:11] <@TrevorTheTumor> Eventually the tentacly thing gets bored and hops back into the water.
  122. [14:11] <Jamal> Jamal starts gasping for air..."Is that what happens when you romance with Tali in Mass Effect 2?"
  123. [14:11] <Camellia> "I don't...it looks like a trashbag. I'll get it out of the way for you." Camellia stabs her hand and flicks the blood from her knife toward the pair of incoming pokemon. It burns and seems to evaporate in the air, turning into dazzling pinpricks of light. (confuse ray at the two)
  124. 01[14:13] <@TrevorTheTumor> The Pokemon only scream further as their senses are further distorted.
  125. 01[14:13] <@TrevorTheTumor> The trashbag hits the sand with a soft *ploomph*, but the Wailmer hits a large dune, causing a blast of sand to shoot into the air.
  126. [14:14] <Camellia> (dex 8 speed 6, by the way)
  127. [14:16] <Sophia> (dex 8 Speed 15)
  128. 03[14:16] * TrevorTheTumor changes topic to 'Camellia and Sophia | Steven > Wailmer > Assam > Trubbish'
  129. [14:17] <Sophia> "I do not think it wise to use my psychic power here," Sophia says. "And perhaps you should take the Wailmer. The trash thing looks like a Poison type, which would not be good against your Grass type."
  130. [14:18] <Sophia> Sophia moves back to avoid being hit by undue collateral damage.
  131. 03[14:18] * TrevorTheTumor changes topic to 'Camellia | Steven > Wailmer > Assam > Trubbish'
  132. 01[14:19] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( Steven's go )
  133. [14:19] <Camellia> "Assam is quite strong. I would not want to hurt your catch too much. I think he will be fine. And if not..." Camellia concentrates again, and Pu-erh (sludosis) floats over to her as if beckoned. (speed 1 lawl)
  134. 03[14:19] * TrevorTheTumor changes topic to 'Camellia | Steven > Wailmer > Assam > Trubbish > Pu-Erh'
  135. [14:20] <Camellia> "Now then..." Camellia holds up her hand toward the trubbish and a bit more blood burns up as it trickles off. Her eyes glow red.
  136. [14:20] <Camellia> 1d20 glare AC 6
  137. [14:20] <DiceMaid-9001> Camellia, glare AC 6: 18 [1d20=18]
  138. 01[14:21] <@TrevorTheTumor> Even with its head stuck in the ground, the Trubbish can still feel that menacing gaze bearing down upon it. It freezes up in the midst of its panicked, confused flailing about.
  139. [14:22] <Sophia> At Sophia's command, Steven rears up and crashes down with a mighty bite on the blubbery Wailmer.
  140. [14:23] <Sophia> 1d20 AC 2
  141. [14:23] <DiceMaid-9001> Sophia, AC 2: 16 [1d20=16]
  142. 01[14:23] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( Oh God ; I just remembered Good Burger when Ed was going "Blubbity Blubbity Blubbity Blubbity" )
  143. 01[14:23] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( And FLINCHED )
  144. [14:23] <Sophia> (That is a terrific movie.)
  145. [14:23] <Sophia> 3d10+20 Damage
  146. [14:23] <DiceMaid-9001> Sophia, Damage: 42 [3d10=8,7,7]
  147. [14:24] <Sophia> "Steven is a very strong attacker as well. I fear a bit too strong at times," Sophia says, thinking carefully about her next move.
  148. 01[14:24] <@TrevorTheTumor> The Gyarados plucks the Wailmer out of the ground and begins to nom on it... It can't help but make sounds bearing semblance to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QShAhEPaD88 as it does so.
  149. 01[14:26] <@TrevorTheTumor> It ... Cringes in pain. A lot.
  150. 01[14:26] <@TrevorTheTumor> And rightfully so, that's a damned huge Gyarados biting into it!
  151. [14:26] <Sophia> "It must be weaker than I suspect. I might be able to catch it right away," Sophia says.
  152. [14:27] <Camellia> "It may still be a good idea for me to put it to sleep."
  153. [14:27] <Sophia> "If I am to catch it, probably."
  154. 01[14:28] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( How much HP does Camellia have still?!? )
  155. 01[14:28] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( Also, Assam's turn if Pu-Erh isn't going )
  156. [14:28] <Sophia> (I healed her a ton in the fight, y'know.)
  157. [14:29] <Camellia> (I don't know how much was left over from the session, but I got hit with Sophia's healing thing a bunch)
  158. 01[14:29] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( Noted )
  159. 06[14:29] * Jamal eventually gets up, find his coffee...gone, and stomps off. "Stupid tentacools."
  160. [14:29] <Camellia> "Assam, body slam the trash bag."
  161. [14:29] <Camellia> 1d20
  162. [14:29] <DiceMaid-9001> Camellia, 1d20: 13 [1d20=13]
  163. [14:29] <Camellia> 3d20+20
  164. [14:29] <DiceMaid-9001> Camellia, 3d20+20: 40 [3d20=2,16,2]
  165. [14:29] <Camellia> (wow, that's a shitty roll...)
  166. 01[14:30] <@TrevorTheTumor> The trash bag bursts open on impact, spilling its contents... Which is trash.
  167. 01[14:30] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( OHKO'd )
  168. [14:30] <Sophia> (Ouch.)
  169. 01[14:30] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( Wait... WAIT... )
  170. 01[14:30] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( Looked at wrong stat xD )
  171. 01[14:31] <@TrevorTheTumor> It rolls around, gasping in pain...
  172. 01[14:31] <@TrevorTheTumor> 3d20 Confusion Para Attack Roll
  173. [14:31] <DiceMaid-9001> TrevorTheTumor, Confusion Para Attack Roll: 11 [3d20=2,8,1]
  174. 01[14:31] <@TrevorTheTumor> And goes limp.
  175. 01[14:31] <@TrevorTheTumor> 1d6 It was @ 1 HP anyways
  176. [14:31] <DiceMaid-9001> TrevorTheTumor, It was @ 1 HP anyways: 2 [1d6=2]
  177. 01[14:32] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( 325 EXP for Trubbish )
  178. 01[14:32] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( Camellia's turn )
  179. [14:33] <Camellia> 1d20 hypnosis ac 6
  180. [14:33] <DiceMaid-9001> Camellia, hypnosis ac 6: 19 [1d20=19]
  181. [14:33] <Sophia> (Zoop.)
  182. [14:34] <Sophia> Sophia, noting the ability's effectiveness, reaches into her bag to throw one of her two remaining Heavy Balls at the target.
  183. [14:34] <Sophia> 1d100-15 Weight Class 5
  184. [14:34] <DiceMaid-9001> Sophia, Weight Class 5: 14 [1d100=29]
  185. 01[14:35] <@TrevorTheTumor> Camellia's Hypnosis subdues the already incapacitated beast, making it an exceptionally easy capture for Sophia.
  186. 01[14:35] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( Lv10 Wailmer, roll for the nature / ability / gender yourself ; 150 EXP )
  187. [14:35] <Camellia> (just realized how well hex maniac synergizes with capture spec)
  188. 01[14:36] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( You're now thinking of a Hex Maniac / Capture Specialist aren't you? )
  189. 01[14:36] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( Except . . . NONE of the CON )
  190. [14:36] <Camellia> (Rune Master also works well, due to Ruin)
  191. [14:37] <Sophia> (Kay.)
  192. [14:37] <Camellia> (do we both get exp for both pokemon or just the one we hit?)
  193. [14:38] <Sophia> (I'd assume both. After all, both participated in the battle.)
  194. [14:38] <Sophia> (S'how it usually works, right?)
  195. 01[14:38] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( Both get the EXP , so 475 total )
  196. 01[14:39] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( Also, I just got a mental image of a cop writing you guys up for littering after breaking the Trubbish open )
  197. [14:39] <Camellia> (that puts Assam at 100 points from level up lawl)
  198. [14:40] <Sophia> (Steven's at 8475 XD)
  199. [14:40] <Camellia> (is Jamal around on the beach?)
  200. [14:40] <Jamal> (yes.)
  201. 01[14:40] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( Jamal was close enough that the Tentacool Gyarados spat up fell on him )
  202. [14:41] <Camellia> 1d20+7 notice Jamal
  203. [14:41] <DiceMaid-9001> Camellia, notice Jamal: 27 [1d20=20]
  204. [14:41] <Sophia> 1d20+2 Also notice Jamal
  205. [14:41] <DiceMaid-9001> Sophia, Also notice Jamal: 3 [1d20=1]
  206. [14:41] <Sophia> (XD)
  207. 01[14:41] <@TrevorTheTumor> How could Camellia NOT have noticed Jamal screaming about like an idiot before?
  208. 01[14:41] <@TrevorTheTumor> More importantly, how DIDN'T Sophia notice?
  209. [14:42] <Camellia> "Well, that was easier than expected. Happy with your catch?" Camellia turns to usher Assam off back to play and then notices Jamal fling a tentacool off of him into the water. "Hey, is that Jamal over there?"
  210. [14:42] <Jamal> (more like it let me live.)
  211. [14:43] <Jamal> Jamal...was getting himself back together after being mauled by a tentacool.
  212. [14:44] <Sophia> "Where?" Sophia says, suddenly seeming more apprehensive. The joy that was inflating her ego from capturing a Wailmer is now evaporated into the atmosphere somewhere.
  213. 06[14:45] * Camellia points to Jamal then notices Sophia's expression. "Uh, is something wrong?"
  214. 03[14:45] * YellowYoshi is now known as DustingYoshi
  215. 01[14:46] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( I gotta take a shower now ; you think the emotional Jamal will still be here 15-20 minutes from now? )
  216. [14:47] <Jamal> (should be?)
  217. 01[14:47] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( Okay )
  218. 01[14:47] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( Be back ASAP )
  219. [14:48] <Sophia> "I fear I have frightened him because of my abilities, as I said before," Sophia says. "He will not reply to me when I say anything." She's very distressed about it.
  220. [14:49] <Camellia> (on another note, I just found where I had HP tracked for Camellia, and after those attacks she's now at 16 HP XD)
  221. [14:50] <Sophia> (Sophia can heal that back in a split second. :P)
  222. 06[14:52] * Camellia wipes off her knife and puts it away, looking a bit tired and pale. She looks toward Jamal. "...He said he has a bad history with psychics. I'm sure he meant nothing personal. Why don't you talk to him and clear it up?"
  223. 06[14:53] * Jamal moves...away from the pier, a little...and sits at a bench near by. "Damned tentacools."
  224. [14:54] <Sophia> "I... Yes." Sophia is hesitant, but she approaches Jamal with a bit more courage than before.
  225. 06[14:56] * Camellia follows slowly behind Sophia.
  226. 01[14:58] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( Okay I'm back )
  227. [14:58] <Jamal> Jamal ... notices them approaching. "...Well, this was going to have to happen eventually." He...builds up his resolve.
  228. [14:58] <Camellia> 1d20-4
  229. [14:58] <DiceMaid-9001> Camellia, 1d20-4: 12 [1d20=16]
  230. [14:59] <Sophia> "Jamal, I... I am sorry if I have provoked bad feelings," Sophia says, fidgiting and apparently struggling to find the right words.
  231. 06[14:59] * Jamal blinks.
  232. [14:59] <Jamal> "what?"
  233. [14:59] <Camellia> Despite overuse of her powers, Camellia still manages to stand strong as she approaches. Or at least keep up a facade anyway. She sits down on the other end of the bench and listens.
  234. [15:00] <Jamal> "No, no, I should be apologizing to you. I was...quite shaken over..."
  235. [15:00] <Jamal> 1d20 figure it out Jamal.
  236. [15:00] <DiceMaid-9001> Jamal, figure it out Jamal.: 17 [1d20=17]
  237. [15:00] <Sophia> "You... dislike psychics and I was-" Sophia begins to say but stops at Jamal's words.
  238. 06[15:01] * Jamal stops. ". . . OH."
  239. [15:02] <Jamal> he...laughs uneasily. "You...have the wrong impression. You, personally, did not cause that. I do apologize for ignoring you afterwards, though. I thank you for bringing me out of it."
  240. [15:03] <Sophia> "Well, I hide my abilities often in public because here, away from where I am from, too many people fear Psychics. I... did not want to have this be the case with anyone I met."
  241. [15:03] <Jamal> "I..." he looks to Camelia uneasily. "This...is way more awkward then when I explained it to Kuji and Salino."
  242. [15:03] <Jamal> "I don't...have pscionic users. I can see why it's easy to get that impression. I...kind of have a phobia of them."
  243. 06[15:04] * Camellia shifts a bit awkwardly at hearing Sophia's words. She's wearing robes, has a ceremonial staff on her back to hook her lantern and looks every bit like she's flaunting her mysticism.
  244. [15:05] <Jamal> he coughs. "...ironically this would be easier to explain if you...delved into my head. How the hell do I word it..."
  245. [15:05] <Sophia> "I... Oh! No, I can not do that," Sophia replies suddenly.
  246. 06[15:06] * Camellia shakes her head. "Nor can I. Literally. I am not a natural psychic and lack those particular abilities."
  247. [15:06] <Sophia> "The mind is a sacred place, personal. To have another within is... terrible."
  248. [15:07] <Jamal> "well this is going to sound unbelievably absurd." he coughs. "I have an evil psychic ex girlfriend." He awaits the awkward silence...
  249. [15:09] <Sophia> "Some use their abilities in the wrong manner, I have seen. It has been eye-opening to say the least," Sophia replies, recalling her experiences with certain other Psychics.
  250. [15:09] <Jamal> "who...had powers similar to yours, Camelia. Well, that and other things. . . "
  251. [15:11] <Camellia> "Mine? My powers were born of a particular brand of training I've gone through. More a lifestyle, actually. It's why I'm so fond of ghosts; my power is derived from...becoming like them."
  252. [15:13] <Jamal> "...well, you took that a lot better then Salino and Kuji -"
  253. 01[15:14] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( Hold up a sec )
  254. 01[15:14] <@TrevorTheTumor> Another wave comes crashing down upon Jamal (and anyone else dangerously close enough to be hit)... And yet again Jamal finds himself with a Tentacool on his face, though this one's quite a bit smaller than the last.
  255. [15:14] <Camellia> "I come from a town of mediums. Back home, if you had a crazy evil ex, chances aren't bad that they're psychic." Camellia tries to lighten the mood a bit.
  256. [15:14] <Sophia> Sophia scratches at the dirt with her foot. "I can understand how someone might abuse psychic abilities in that manner. Even some of mine..." Sophia trails off, her mind reeling with sudden and terrible possibilities.
  257. [15:15] <Jamal> "MHGFMFM!"
  258. [15:16] <Jamal> he starts to run around, waving his arms about like a fool.
  259. [15:16] <Camellia> 1d20-4
  260. [15:16] <DiceMaid-9001> Camellia, 1d20-4: 5 [1d20=9]
  261. 06[15:17] * Camellia is knocked off the bench by the force of the wave and gasps as the cold water hits her. "Why would you put a bench here?"
  262. [15:18] <Jamal> 1d20 GET IT OFF MEEE
  263. [15:18] <DiceMaid-9001> Jamal, GET IT OFF MEEE: 14 [1d20=14]
  264. [15:18] <Sophia> 1d20-6 Strength FAILURE
  265. [15:18] <DiceMaid-9001> Sophia, Strength FAILURE: 13 [1d20=19]
  266. [15:18] <Sophia> (Or not)
  267. [15:19] <Sophia> In a mighty feat of strength, Sophia manages to stay upright despite the wave, but now she is utterly soaked with seawater.
  268. [15:19] <Jamal> Jamal...starts tugging at the damn thing. "MHHHH"
  269. 01[15:19] <@TrevorTheTumor> Jamal is actually able to pull the thing off his face this time... The fact that it was smaller than the last one might have helped.
  270. 01[15:19] <@TrevorTheTumor> It still doesn't stop him from taking a wet noodly arm to the face.
  271. [15:20] <Jamal> "Oh...you cheeky bastard!"
  272. [15:21] <Jamal> He puts it down on the ground and backs up from it, arms crossed. "That is EXTREMELY rude."
  273. 01[15:21] <@TrevorTheTumor> It lobs a blurb of acid over his head spitefully.
  274. [15:21] <Sophia> "What is that?" Sophia asks, still bewildered by all the creatures of the sea she finds.
  275. 06[15:21] * Camellia spends a few seconds hacking up seawater. "Uh, you think it'll listen to you like that?"
  276. [15:23] <Jamal> "...probably not. What would you prefer I do, just toss him back in?"
  277. [15:24] <Camellia> 1d20+2
  278. [15:24] <DiceMaid-9001> Camellia, 1d20+2: 9 [1d20=7]
  279. [15:25] <Camellia> "That's probably for the best. Unless, Sophia, do you want to capture this as well?"
  280. [15:25] <Jamal> "I'd rather not engage in fisticuffs with something that...has no quarrel leeching onto my head."
  281. [15:26] <Sophia> "This one? No. It is... kind of gross-looking."
  282. [15:28] <Jamal> Jamal...unwinds his styler. "I haven't had to do this in FOREVER." He whips it forward.
  283. 01[15:28] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( OH SHIT )
  284. 01[15:28] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( He whipped out the styler! )
  285. [15:28] <Jamal> (it's...1d100-dex and cha mods with perfect practice, and what else?)
  286. 01[15:29] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( I thought it was 1d100-25-Dex OR Cha mod)
  287. [15:29] <Jamal> (oh, right then.)
  288. [15:29] <Jamal> 1d100-30
  289. [15:29] <DiceMaid-9001> Jamal, 1d100-30: 44 [1d100=74]
  290. 01[15:29] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( 3x, rather )
  291. [15:29] <Camellia> (perfect practice is subtract dex or cha multiplied by 3)
  292. 01[15:29] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( Yep ; 3x )
  293. [15:29] <Camellia> (curse you for ninjaing me D:)
  294. [15:30] <Jamal> (so...that was 74-25-15)
  295. [15:30] <Jamal> (34)
  296. 01[15:30] <@TrevorTheTumor> The Tentacool watches as the styler goes round and round and round and round and... Oh damn, that's making it dizzy.. To the point that it's... Mesmerizing almost.
  297. 01[15:30] <@TrevorTheTumor> Tentacool restrained!
  298. [15:30] <Camellia> (are Ranger Stylers common knowledge?)
  299. [15:30] <Sophia> "What is this you have done?" (Certainly not to Sophia)
  300. [15:30] <Jamal> "You get back in the water, and don't latch onto people's faces! Legs, probably okay. But not the face!"
  301. 01[15:30] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( I'd like to think so, since it's default equipment for a Ranger )
  302. [15:31] <Camellia> 1d20+2
  303. [15:31] <DiceMaid-9001> Camellia, 1d20+2: 21 [1d20=19]
  304. 01[15:31] <@TrevorTheTumor> You hear an audible *sploosh* as the Tentacool drags itself away and splashes into the waters below.
  305. 06[15:31] * Jamal coils it back up.
  306. [15:32] <Sophia> "How did you do that?" Sophia asks, her face, still dripping water, agape in amazement.
  307. [15:32] <Camellia> "It's a Styler, right? I don't know much about them, but the police use them to restrain wild pokemon or something. Is that about it, Jamal?"
  308. [15:32] <Jamal> "It's a device for handling unruly creatures."
  309. [15:32] <Jamal> "well, not just unruly, also those who wish to aid humans."
  310. [15:33] <Sophia> Sophia is downright amazed at this piece of technology that can subvert even her Empath abilities. "Is this common beyond Ivoryscape?"
  311. [15:33] <Jamal> "I...haven't had to deal with pokemon in a while. Mostly humans."
  312. [15:33] <Jamal> "So it's been a while since I've utilized it."
  313. [15:34] <Jamal> "Sanctioned rangers are awarded them. Not all police or guard would have them, I guess."
  314. [15:34] <Jamal> "well, mine is special though. It's a captain's styler. Has a lot more nifty features."
  315. 03[15:35] * DustingYoshi is now known as YellowYoshi
  316. [15:35] <Jamal> "it's SUPPOSED to be able to shoot lazers, but I haven't figured out that function yet," he taps it curiously.
  317. 06[15:36] * Camellia steps back at hearing this. "Don't they give you a manual?"
  318. [15:37] <Jamal> (I have no idea how to answer that IC. haha)
  319. [15:38] <Camellia> (oops heh)
  320. [15:38] <Sophia> Sophia is quiet a while, looking into the sky, totally zoning out. Suddenly, she says, "I am leaving Ivoryscape soon."
  321. [15:38] <Jamal> "...Alpha ate it."
  322. 01[15:39] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( Oh God DAMNIT Alpha! )
  323. [15:39] <YellowYoshi> (Sophia you aren't in Ivoryscape)
  324. [15:39] <YellowYoshi> (You kind of already left? D:)
  325. [15:39] <Sophia> (She resides in Ivoryscape currently.)
  326. 01[15:40] <@TrevorTheTumor> ( But you're in Sandstep :p )
  327. [15:40] <YellowYoshi> (...are you all not in Sandstep right now? o.o i'm confused)
  328. [15:40] <Sophia> (She'll be going back eventually.)
  329. [15:40] <YellowYoshi> (o...OH you mean like leaving residency)
  330. [15:40] <Sophia> (Yes. :/ Yoshi, shut up and stay OOC. :P)
  331. [15:41] <YellowYoshi> (...I am OOC)
  332. [15:41] <YellowYoshi> (;-;)
  333. [15:41] <Jamal> "As am I. Am needed elsewhere since things have quieted down after the new year."
  334. 06[15:41] * Camellia nods. "Jamal told me you two were planning a trip. I'm staying here myself. It's not good for me to stay one place too long, and I have a circus to catch here in Sandstep."
  335. [15:42] <Sophia> "Going beyond Ivoryscape will be better for me, I think. The glass and metal are like a cage at times." (I have to get going in a minute, guys.)
  336. [15:43] <Sophia> (And by in a minute, I kind of mean right now.)
  337. [15:43] <Camellia> (alright, will wrap up now then)
  338. [15:43] <Jamal> "...You're probably going to find the first town out from the mainland um...quite..."
  339. 06[15:44] * Jamal contemplates the horrible puns he could make, all of them.
  340. [15:44] <Jamal> "It's a unique place."
  341. 06[15:45] * Camellia yawns and wrings out a bit of her soaked robes. "It's getting late, and I'm exhausted. My hotel's a fair way into town too, so I need to get headed there before I die of pneumonia. I'll be in town at least until the circus, so feel free to find me before you leave."
  342. [15:48] <Jamal> "I'm...going to retire myself. I am glad you aren't...offended by my phobia, or find it humorous. That means a lot."
  343. 03[15:48] * Jamal is now known as zoofman
  344. 03[15:48] * Camellia is now known as castfromhp
  345. [15:48] <Sophia> Looking down, Sophia stares at her skirt. "Yes, well, I am glad we will be amiable traveling companions. It seems I must find clothes now, myself."
  346. 03[15:49] * Sophia is now known as BigTentacruel
  347. [15:49] <castfromhp> (yeah, if you grow up with a lot of psychics, then "oh I have a crazy psychic ex" isn't quite that exciting. :P)
  348. 03[15:50] * TrevorTheTumor is now known as Trevor
  349. [15:50] <zoofman> (you haven't met her :3)
  350. [15:51] <castfromhp> (of course, Camellia is just assuming the normal kind of crazy)
  351. [15:51] <castfromhp> (and so naturally finds a phobia of psychics due to that more funny than anything)
  352. [15:51] <Plutonis> (Eh, Botherer?)
  353. [15:52] <zoofman> (funny as in odd or funny as in hehe)
  354. 01[15:52] <@Trevor> ( Yeah? )
  355. [15:52] <Plutonis> (The carvanha scene?)
  356. 01[15:53] <@Trevor> ( Oh right )
  357. [15:53] <castfromhp> (a little of both, but more of the latter)
  358. [15:53] <zoofman> (oh, shit, you wanted to speak to Jamal.
  359. [15:53] <YellowYoshi> (and me and Kuji gotta do stuff if I can summon him .-.)
  360. 03[15:53] * zoofman is now known as Jamal
  361. [15:53] <Plutonis> (yeeeeah)
  362. 03[15:53] * BigTentacruel is now known as AFKTentacruel
  363. 03[15:54] * Plutonis is now known as Grant
  364. 01[15:54] <@Trevor> Jamal stumbles across Grant on his way back from the pier. Grant has a fishing rod that the crazy old fisherman had let him use for the night.
  365. [15:55] <Jamal> "Oh, hello Grant."
  366. [15:56] <Grant> "Ah, Disciple Jamal! It's... Good to see you. Been a lonely night here."
  367. [15:57] <KujiUn> Yeah?
  368. [15:58] <Grant> "About that problem you've been dealing with before... Have any news about it?"
  369. [15:59] <Jamal> "I'm assuming you're referring to my phobia of pscionics."
  370. [16:00] <Grant> "Well, of course."
  371. [16:01] <Jamal> "It's...a dificult subject. I can't deny it scars me, but you are right, it was wrong of me to make too many assumptions about them."
  372. [16:01] <Jamal> "Granted...I imagine you're not happy with my choice of companions."
  373. [16:03] <Grant> "Hahahahaha... Well, i can't force you to do anything... Neither can i force then, but lately... I've been thinking... Should i? It's just... So crushing."
  374. 06[16:04] * Jamal tilts his head curiously, Tesla the pocket Shinx does as well. "Should you what?"
  375. [16:04] <Grant> "There's that Salino fellow and that Kuji stuck-up. I don't have much enmity against then, but they are close. And you are a popular man, i mean, you said you had many previous romantic encounters and the Hivemind knows if you are trying that with those two heretics."
  376. 03[16:05] * KujiUn is now known as Kuji
  377. [16:05] <YellowYoshi> (ohjesuchristgrant)
  378. [16:05] <Grant> "But me... Well, i just have my two loyal little guys. And you... And the Unown."
  379. [16:05] <YellowYoshi> (ahahaha)
  380. 03[16:05] * YellowYoshi is now known as Salino
  381. 06[16:05] * Jamal leaningawayfromgrant.jpg
  382. [16:05] <Jamal> "That's a bit...premature."
  383. [16:06] <Jamal> "Well, as for your question as to..um..."
  384. [16:06] <Jamal> "Nevermind that, what I can say is you should have been more straight forward with your history with the...little guys."
  385. [16:06] <Grant> "I'm tired. Tired of being shunned by everyone. Tired of being treated as dirt."
  386. [16:07] <Grant> "You think i don't notice it? Everyone, judging me with their eyes. Specially those two. I-i hate them... Looking down on me! HOW DARE THEY."
  387. [16:07] <Jamal> "I don't know the true history between their beliefs, and yours, and your relationship with the hivemind, but...I don't think your beliefs are all that different."
  388. 06[16:08] * Jamal is silent a second, thinking...
  389. [16:08] <Grant> "The Unown Cult will be accepted, Jamal. I pledge everything i have on it."
  390. [16:10] <Jamal> "I can understand your cause, I'm a man bound by duty myself."
  391. [16:11] <Grant> "Duty? If so, you must be affiliated with Justice."
  392. [16:12] <Grant> "Because it's not justice that i have to live like a Caterpie waiting to be squashe. I had nothing when i went to Altho. A reward for all that suffering MUST be what the Unown planned for me. Because... Because it must be!"
  393. [16:14] <Jamal> "I understand my own cause isn't comparable to yours."
  394. [16:15] <Jamal> "I think...you might be approaching this wrong though. I mean, just what is the reason 'those two'," he figures calling them by name probably isn't the best idea, "are upset with you? I'm honestly confused, not being a person of mystical powers myself."
  395. [16:17] <Grant> "You think they asked me why i am on the opposite side too? No, i know people like they. They were born with silver spoon in hand, gifted with powers beyond humans. They think that people like me and you are inferior, and they are afraid. Afraid because i'm clawing my way out of a hole."
  396. [16:19] <Grant> "No... That... Camellia, isn't it? She looked at me like someone looks at a sewer rattata the first time we met. And she derided the only thing i believe. The only thing that keeps me sane. And while i tried to ask why, her 'companion' attacked me. I hate them, and they hate me, and that cannot be changed."
  397. [16:20] <Jamal> "Why not...just explain your story, calmly? It's...similar to myself, and what you advised me. Past experiences can make...really strong catalysts for a person's fears."
  398. [16:20] <Grant> 1d20+5 personal wis check
  399. [16:20] <DiceMaid-9001> Grant, personal wis check: 9 [1d20=4]
  400. [16:21] <Grant> "Do you know something i... Nevermind."
  401. [16:21] <Grant> "I explained it to you, didn't i?"
  402. [16:21] <Jamal> "Yes, how you came across your powers. Your travels here, your past."
  403. [16:21] <Jamal> "Back on new years."
  404. [16:22] <Grant> "I threw away everything i had when i came to Altho. I don't want to tell about what happened before then, but i must say you something. I wasn't born as... Grant Null. I became it when i arrived in Altho."
  405. [16:24] <Grant> "I figured taking the name of the Champion was something that would elevate me from being a homeless rat, but the second one was there to remind that i'm still a nobody."
  406. [16:26] <Grant> "But i must thank you, friend. You might not know it, but you are the only person who was sincere with me here. Who respected me despite everything."
  407. [16:28] <Jamal> "Well, you did become a Wanderer, that's a step forward," he says with a faint smile. "I think if people knew that side of you, and not just what they saw and perceive from their upbringing, they'd be more understanding...It's kind of like that Rachel girl...st-stupid criminal."
  408. [16:30] <Jamal> "Well, some cloths would help too."
  409. [16:30] <Grant> "Originally becoming a Wanderer was just a mean to the ends, though. It's the only place i could get a job. Either that... Or the Rockets back where i lived at. But i couldn't bring myself to join with them. Saffron was a living hell because of their activities."
  410. [16:31] <Jamal> "Do you still feel that way, though? You seemed quite upset when you found out that manager had lied to us, putting all our lives at stake. It might not be a job that'll get your names in the headlines, but you're doing something great, and it is a respected, if secretive, title."
  411. [16:32] <Grant> "And hey! If there's something i have pride of is my body. Not to mention i don't want to hide what i am from the others."
  412. [16:34] <Grant> "It's been... Changed. People say that helping others is a good sensation, and i can kind of relate to that, but still, i can't shrug the feel that we are nothing but pawns. Either from that 'manager' type, either from the men who asked us to kill a pokémon who was only defending her territory..."
  413. [16:35] <Grant> "Of course, preventing the bomb attack was something commendable, but i can't shake that feeling that was only a small part of a large plan."
  414. [16:37] <Jamal> "I can understand that, I am basically just a government agent on over time anyway."
  415. 02[16:37] * AFKTentacruel (Tentacruel@sux-ECDFEFD1.hsd1.ga.comcast.net) Quit (Ping timeout)
  416. [16:38] <Jamal> "And I am probably the WORST person to ask about balancing work with other things, but...I think you just need to find a balance somewhere. After all, us wanderers are in this together. Even if they disagree with your views on the unown, it doesn't have to end this way."
  417. [16:39] <Grant> "Heh, you are a fine cop in my opinion. But... Why did you joined the Wanderers? Or the police for that matter?"
  418. [16:40] <Jamal> "...It's even dumber sounding then the evil psychic ex girlfriend tidbit."
  419. [16:41] <Jamal> "To punish evil. Yes, laugh all you want, I know it's silly. My father's a criminal justice professor, and my mother a detective novel author. I was just kind of raised on it."
  420. [16:42] <Grant> "...That's not dumb."
  421. [16:42] <Grant> "That's... That's commendable."
  422. [16:43] <Jamal> "I'm glad you say that...most people think it sounds like something a grade schooler would say."
  423. [16:43] <Jamal> (I gotta drive home from work, so probably a good idea to do the fishing now and we can finish this when I return.)
  424. [16:44] <Grant> (okay then)
  425. [16:44] <Jamal> (berb)
  426. 02[16:44] * Jamal (ccee2502@sux-FCD30E9C.mibbit.com) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client)
  427. 06[16:44] * Grant throws the line on the sea again. Friggin' fish hasn't bitten since then!
  428. 01[16:45] <@Trevor> Some short span of time passes...
  429. 03[16:45] * Kuji is now known as Kuji|Rudiger
  430. 01[16:45] <@Trevor> And then Grant feels a tug on his line.
  431. [16:45] <Grant> "Aha!" He pulls the line!
  432. 01[16:45] <@Trevor> ( STR Check Grant )
  433. [16:47] <Grant> 1d20+2
  434. [16:47] <DiceMaid-9001> Grant, 1d20+2: 6 [1d20=4]
  435. 01[16:48] <@Trevor> Grant feels a bit of resistance... Eventually, after a bit of a fight, he pulls out a fish...
  436. 01[16:48] <@Trevor> ( Hold up a sec )
  437. 01[16:49] <@Trevor> The fish is blue on one side and red on the other... Almost like a PokeBall, perhaps, with several yellow fins jutting out of the side and OH GOD look at those teeth!
  438. 01[16:52] <@Trevor> If it weren't snagged on the line it'd probably be viciously chomping and shit.
  439. [16:53] <Grant> "This will not take long. Ithaqua!" Grant sends the black Sneasel into battle, which starts clawing around!
  440. 01[16:54] <@Trevor> ( Speed? )
  441. 03[16:54] * Trevor changes topic to 'Grant | Ithaqua > Carvanha'
  442. 01[16:54] <@Trevor> ( Nevermind it's irrelevant )
  443. 01[16:55] <@Trevor> ( Grant and Ithaqua go first )
  444. 06[16:58] * Grant touches Ithaqua's claws, which start glowing with pixellated bits around them. (??? Change)
  445. [16:59] <Grant> Meanwhile, the sneasel jumps and tries to slap the Carvanha!
  446. [16:59] <Grant> 1d20 Neutral-type Faint Attack
  447. [16:59] <DiceMaid-9001> Grant, Neutral-type Faint Attack: 11 [1d20=11]
  448. [17:00] <Kuji|Rudiger> (You mean Normal?)
  449. 01[17:00] <@Trevor> ( No, he means ??? type )
  450. [17:00] <Grant> 3d10+18 damage
  451. [17:00] <DiceMaid-9001> Grant, damage: 42 [3d10=10,5,9]
  452. [17:00] <Kuji|Rudiger> (Ah.)
  453. 01[17:00] <@Trevor> The Sneasel... Tears the Carvanha into pieces. It was that brutal... If not disappointing.
  454. [17:00] <Grant> (fffff)
  455. 01[17:00] <@Trevor> Though it does have a couple of nicks upon its claws.
  456. 01[17:00] <@Trevor> (120 EXP )
  457. [17:01] <Grant> "Oh dear."
  458. 01[17:01] <@Trevor> Not that it's dead... But yeah, that Sneasel smashed it up pretty good.
  459. [17:04] <Grant> "G-good job Ithaqua." Grant returns the Sneasel to the ball and stares at the flopping slashed fish.
  460. 03[17:04] * zoofman (durrhurr@sux-D3486381.hsd1.va.comcast.net) has joined #Sandstep
  461. 01[17:05] <@Trevor> It's breathing heavily in its state of unconsciousness.
  462. 06[17:06] * Grant tries gently touching it with a Pokéball.
  463. [17:06] <zoofman> !dm9001 lastlines #30
  464. 03[17:07] * zoofman is now known as Jamal
  465. [17:07] <Jamal> "Yeah, I've had that problem with Bravo too..."
  466. [17:10] <Grant> "Well... She has been quite savage lately."
  467. [17:13] <Grant> (Botherer?)
  468. 01[17:13] <@Trevor> ( Yes? )
  469. 01[17:14] <@Trevor> ( The Carvanha's there and unconscious )
  470. 06[17:15] * Grant throws it back on the Sea. "Well, there it goes!"
  471. [17:15] <Jamal> "At least it didn't leap out and bite you or something..."
  472. 06[17:15] * Jamal shudders
  473. [17:19] <Grant> "It tried. It tried."
  474. [17:22] <Jamal> "Either way, try to get some rest, Grant...we've had a rough day. Things will get better; fear just...makes people do really irrational things. Things they can't always control."
  475. [17:23] <Grant> "In any case, when i talked to you before, it seemed you were pretty adamant on making me talk with those two."
  476. [17:23] <Jamal> "I just think they have the same kind of preconstribed notions about you, as I did about them."
  477. [17:26] <Jamal> "And I can tell you even now...they...seem to fear you, more then hate."
  478. [17:28] <Grant> "Fear? Maybe it's for the best. I... Don't think i'm going to get any better soon, friend Jamal, and i really don't want to hurt you... Or even them! But i am not having much of a choice lately... I... Only follow orders from the masters..."
  479. [17:29] <Grant> "Whatever the masters did to me it's... Advancing. You seen what i gave Ithaqua, right? Power beyond any preconcieved notions of reality."
  480. [17:31] <Jamal> "If I was afraid of getting hurt, I wouldn't be in this line of work," he says with a chuckle.
  481. [17:31] <Grant> "And power can be a blessing or corrupt. If you don't fear for yourself, fear for the others. Goodbye for now, Friend Jamal." And with that, Grant leaves the pier, heading to places known only to him.
  482. [17:32] <Jamal> "Good luck, Grant." says Jamal.
  483.  
  484. 06[16:08] * @Salino digs a cell phone out of his coat as he steps back outside of the warehouse and dials Kuji's number. "Pick up, pick up, pick up..."
  485. 01[16:08] <Trevor> ( If you wish, it can be assumed you did that back on the boat so you can go STRAIGHT TO LOVEYDOVEYTIME )
  486. [16:08] <@Salino> (neither of us want it)
  487. [16:08] <@Salino> (so I would assume? xD)
  488. 06[16:08] * Kuji picks up the phone. "Hello?"
  489. [16:09] <@Salino> "Kuji! Hey... sorry... that took a lot longer than I thought it would... did you still want a tour tonight?"
  490. [16:10] <Kuji> "Hm... yeah, sure! I'm over at the shipping warehouse. Looks like I found a job already."
  491. [16:11] <@Salino> "Good to hear! Well... I should go file a police report real quick first... want to meet me outside the station pal?"
  492. [16:12] <Kuji> "Um, yeah, station. Uh..." You can heard Kuji talking to someone else on the other side. "Oh, yeah! I'll be there really quick!" *CLICK*
  493. 06[16:13] * @Salino shrugs and puts the phone back into a pocket of his coat and then goes to the station to file a report. Like a boss. Because that manager was a little dense. Like a boss.
  494. 06[16:14] * @Salino is then exiting the station, he can be heard talking as he exits. "Yeah yeah! Look I'll be here for awhile we can catch up later alright?"
  495. [16:14] <Kuji> Kuji was waiting outside the station for him. "Hm?"
  496. [16:15] <@Salino> "Kuji!" Salino greets him with a quick hug. "Sorry about the wait pal..."
  497. 06[16:15] * Kuji hugs back. "No problem. I got a little lost, but looks like I made it just in time."
  498. [16:16] <@Salino> (and then Yoshi makes up something on the fly!)
  499. [16:16] <Kuji> "Oh, yeah!"
  500. [16:16] <Kuji> (Hold.)
  501. 06[16:18] * Kuji pulls out a brown uniform out of his bag. "Look! They already gave me a uniform!" He then dons the brown baseball cap. "How do I look?"
  502. [16:18] <Kuji> (And release.)
  503. [16:19] <@Salino> "Well... as handsome as always! Just... I can't ruffle your hair when you have a cap on."
  504. [16:19] <@Salino> (we are so fabulous I swear XD)
  505. [16:19] <Kuji> "Oh, yeah." Kuji removed his cap and put the uniform back in the bag. "So, where to first?"
  506. [16:21] <@Salino> This prompts an immediate ruffle! "Well... let's see pal... oh hey we should kick off the tour with a bite to eat. I dunno about you but I'm starving!"
  507. [16:21] <Kuji> "Um... that's a good idea... I can't even remember what we had for dinner."
  508. [16:22] <Kuji> (*jabs Trevor for not feeding us during the boat*)
  509. [16:22] <Kuji> "...did we even eat lunch?"
  510. [16:22] <@Salino> (nope.avi)
  511. 01[16:23] <Trevor> ( What? )
  512. [16:23] <Kuji> (You had a 13 hour boat ride... and NO FOOD.)
  513. [16:23] <@Salino> "I..." Salino's stomach immediately frowls like a freaking monster. "I don't think we had lunch OR dinner. Alright... I think this calls for some of Sandstep's famous seafood!" Salino grabs Kuji's hand to lead him away, off towards a local seafood joint.
  514. 01[16:23] <Trevor> ( You never asked! )
  515. [16:23] <@Salino> (*growls even xD)
  516. [16:23] <Kuji> (I thought that was obvious!)
  517. 06[16:24] * Kuji is led to a local seafood joint. "Hm... what's the specialty here?"
  518. [16:25] <@Salino> "Any and everything that comes from the sea. You can't go wrong here pal. It's my favorite place! Excited to be back!" (we can gloss over dinner if you want)
  519. [16:25] <Kuji> (TIIMESKIP~)
  520. [16:26] <Kuji> "Man, that food is fresh! I enjoyed that sample platter myself. You?"
  521. 06[16:27] * @Salino stretches as they exit the restaurant. "The seafood here in Sandstep is famous for a reason! I always tell myself to try something new but I can never pass up the fried catfish."
  522. [16:28] <Kuji> "Hahaha! We should switch sometimes."
  523. [16:28] <@Salino> "Alright... where to next I wonder..." Salino scratches his chin in thought as he looks around.
  524. [16:30] <Kuji> "Hm?"
  525. [16:30] <Kuji> "Um... didn't you say you were going to meet up with someone?"
  526. [16:31] <@Salino> "Ah! I know! I wonder if it's still there..." Salino runs off excitedly.
  527. 06[16:31] * Kuji follows Salino...
  528. [16:33] <@Salino> You find yourself in front of a small park, somehow nestled within the middle of the city. There's lots of trees all around and even a little playground with swings and a jungle gym. "This was always my favorite place to come at night."
  529. [16:34] <Kuji> "Haha. I can tell why." Kuji took a deep breath to let the smell in. "Hm... yeah."
  530. [16:35] <Kuji> (...and now I'm hungry.)
  531. 06[16:35] * @Salino walked over and sat down on a swing, he was a bit tall for it now of course but he could still swing a bit idly as he sat. "When I was little I would come here and swing everyday... and when I became a detective I would come relax here at night after work."
  532. [16:37] <@Salino> (I know I am too... and I love fried fish why did I do this to myself D:)
  533. [16:43] <Kuji> (Back.)
  534. [16:44] <Kuji> "Hm..." Kuji sat on the swing next to Salino's and just sat... "...you remember this place, huh?"
  535. 03[16:45] * Kuji is now known as Kuji|Rudiger
  536. [16:46] <@Salino> (sorry for the brief afk there)
  537. [16:47] <Kuji|Rudiger> (I afk'd too. No problem.)
  538. [16:47] <@Salino> "Yeah... I didn't realize how much I missed home until I got back..." Salino trails off and smiles. It's not his usualy goofy looking smile but he looks... genuinely content.
  539. 06[16:48] * Kuji|Rudiger grins back. "So... I heard your conversation when you were leaving the station... who was that?"
  540. [16:50] <@Salino> "Just old friends and coworkers. They were excited to see me back... wanted to go out and drink... but I'd rather be keeping my plans with you tonight."
  541. [16:50] <Kuji|Rudiger> "Aw... come on, let's go meet them! I'll follow you around!"
  542. [16:51] <@Salino> "We have plenty of time for that later. We're here for awhile anyways right? Let's just have tonight to ourselves..."
  543. [16:53] <Kuji|Rudiger> "...sure..." Kuji looked up to the sky and looked at the blank sky. "...I'm really going to have to take you to Sirrui sometime soon..."
  544. [16:54] <@Salino> "You mean once your training is done?"
  545. [16:55] <Kuji|Rudiger> "..."
  546. [16:55] <Kuji|Rudiger> "I forgot about that."
  547. [16:56] <@Salino> "Don't worry about it... I don't mind waiting."
  548. [16:57] <Kuji|Rudiger> "Alright, then..." Kuji turned his gaze to Salino. "...so... what are your plans for tonight?"
  549. [17:01] <@Salino> (lemme get something settle first xD)
  550. [17:03] <@Salino> (meeep)
  551. [17:04] <@Salino> "Well... I do have one more stop for our tour..."
  552. [17:04] <Kuji|Rudiger> "Oh? And where's that?"
  553. [17:05] <@Salino> "You'll see!" Salino jumps up and takes Kuji by the hand again.
  554. 06[17:06] * Kuji|Rudiger follows Salino again.
  555. 06[17:08] * @Salino takes Kuji on a rather... odd route. They weave through a bunch of back alleys and it seems like they are in a labyrinth until they approach a rickety wire fence. You can see the beach just beyond it.
  556. [17:11] <Kuji|Rudiger> "...where are we?"
  557. [17:12] <@Salino> "Follow me over this fence and find out!" Salino sounds pretty adventurous as he climbs up and over the fence. He was surprisingly adept at it considering how clumsy he usually is.
  558. 06[17:19] * Kuji|Rudiger climbs the fence as well and jumps down to the other side.
  559. 06[17:20] * @Salino leads you out to the beach and you see that there's some cliffs that block this small section off from the other parts of the beach. It's like a private little lagoon of sorts. "This place isn't really known to many people... for good reason."
  560. [17:21] <Kuji|Rudiger> "Hm? Why is that?"
  561. [17:23] <@Salino> Salino looks out at the ocean which was illuminated by the moonlight. "Well... you saw the path we had to take to get here. Besides... would you want a place like this to be crowded and popular?"
  562. 06[17:23] * Kuji|Rudiger scratched his head. "Well... I guess not."
  563. 06[17:25] * @Salino pulled Kuji closer to him and put an arm around him. "It's why I only show this place to people that mean a lot to me and that I can trust."
  564. 06[17:25] * Kuji|Rudiger hummed a little. "Thanks."
  565. 03[17:26] * castfromhp (nnscript@sux-F8686266.hsd1.il.comcast.net) has joined #SandstepTour
  566. 06[17:29] * @Salino suddenly steps away from Kuji and faces him, giving a little bow. "...and that concludes the tour!"
  567. [17:29] <Kuji|Rudiger> "...what."
  568. [17:30] <@Salino> "Well... it's late after all and I can't think of more places to take you... other than my apartment where you will be staying while you're here."
  569. [17:32] <Kuji|Rudiger> "Oh. Okay. Yeah, it is pretty late."
  570. 03[17:33] * Grant is now known as Plutonis
  571. 06[17:34] * @Salino grabs Kuji with both hands and give him a small kiss. "We'll be back here later." He then leads him out and back into the city to his apartment building.
  572. 06[17:36] * Kuji|Rudiger looks around the apartment building... "Nicer place that you got here than in Ivory..."
  573. [17:37] <@Salino> "...Ah it's not... it's not really much of anything..." Salino keys into his apartment, surprised he remembered which key to use after so long. The apartment was... pretty bare and simple. There was a living room, kitchen, and dining room area visible right as you walked in, and two doors at the back.
  574. [17:38] <Kuji|Rudiger> "Hm... yeah..." Kui yawned. "Anyways, I think it's high time we both go to sleep. Where's our bed?"
  575. [17:39] <@Salino> (i'm glad both our minds went there XD)
  576. [17:41] <@Salino> "Right back here." Salino is... still leading on Kuji by the hand. The bedroom is about as bare as the rest of the small apartment. It pretty much just has a bed and night stand, with a dresser and closet on one side. "Thanks for coming Kuji, let's get some sleep..." (/sessionthings?)
  577. 06[17:42] * Kuji|Rudiger plops down on the bed, leaving enough room for Salino. "Yawn. I'm pretty tired..."
  578. [17:42] <@Salino> (also I forgot Kuji sleeps on 1 hour intervals oh god xD)
  579. [17:43] <Kuji|Rudiger> (Which means he's going to explore your apartment when he wakes up. :D)
  580. [17:43] <Kuji|Rudiger> (I'm assuming it's 11:55pm right now.)
  581. [17:43] <@Salino> "Then get some sleep silly," Salino has undressed and also crawled into bed and ruffles Kuji's hair before turning away to go to sleep himself.
  582. [17:43] <@Salino> (works for me)
  583. [17:44] <@Salino> (also lolexplore whatchoo gonna explore the place is tiny)
  584. 06[17:44] * Kuji|Rudiger grabs hold of Salino and cuddles... wait, there's a proper word for this... spoons? Yeah, spoons him.
  585. [17:44] <@Salino> (ohjesuschrist you would)
  586. [17:44] <@Salino> (ahaha)
  587. [17:45] <@Salino> </session no sexytimes for you audience>
  588. [17:45] <Kuji|Rudiger> </session nope none at all>
  589. 03[17:45] * Kuji|Rudiger is now known as Rudiger
  590. [17:45] <@Salino> (they aren't having sexytimes to fade anyways xD)
  591. [17:46] <@Salino> (SORRY FANGIRLS)
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