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  1. Sep 20 12:10:57 <Aori_Radidjiu> Saturday, June 6th, 7 PM, Lighthouse Library, Greenhouse floor. On some insistence by Luna, filming was to happen as the sky started to turn orange, to give as lovely a backdrop to Mackenzie as possible. Luna is getting all of her equipment set up, putting a mic on Mackenzie for sound, and doing some camera adjustment to get the lighting juuuuuust right.
  2. Sep 20 12:18:19 * Mackenzie is currently all dressed and made up like Indigo, preparing himself and his costume to be juuuust right for the shot.
  3. Sep 20 12:20:56 * Hissori (Hissori@B13D49D1.97983050.5F3D2770.IP) has joined
  4. Sep 20 12:25:31 * Mackenzie clears his throat, then speaks. "Luna, is everything ready now?"
  5. Sep 20 12:26:26 <Aori_Radidjiu> She makes one last adjustment to the camera, then her head pops up from behind it. "All ready! Let me know when you want me to start rolling!"
  6. Sep 20 12:26:40 <Melons> The same friend of Luna's Mack met before is lying against a tree in the greenhouse, watching the actor with a contented smirk on her face.
  7. Sep 20 12:27:11 <Mackenzie> "Say the word."
  8. Sep 20 12:27:33 <Aori_Radidjiu> "Go!"
  9. Sep 20 12:28:13 <Mackenzie> A dramatic pose from a decent distance away. "My name is Indigo Pokemontoya." Dramatic cut to a bit closer, from an angle. "You killed my father." Cut again, this time a close-up from the other angle. "Prepare to die." Mackenzie leaps backward, showing a good backdrop of the city from the lighthouse's viewpoint and the sunset shining over it. "The coward, Dread Pirate Rogers, has
  10. Sep 20 12:28:13 <Mackenzie> accosted me for the last time. He and I once fought side by side, but now he stands in defiance to my cause here on the lighthouse." Dramatic cut to just his eyes as he squints threateningly. "I have come for vengeance." Return to normal scene. "Rogers! If you have any guts left in that body of yours, you will meet me at the Twinkle Theater tomorrow at 6 PM for an honorable duel
  11. Sep 20 12:28:14 <Mackenzie> to settle this once and for all." Mackenzie flourishes his weapon, and then points it dramatically at the camera, just in such a way as to cause a lens flare against its blade. "I will be waiting."
  12. Sep 20 12:28:19 <Mackenzie> 4d6+3 acrobatics; 6d6+3 combat; 3d6+3 intimidate; 6d6+2 charm
  13. Sep 20 12:28:20 <DiceMaid-9001> Mackenzie, acrobatics: 14 [4d6=3,4,1,3]; combat: 19 [6d6=1,1,2,5,4,3]; intimidate: 11 [3d6=4,2,2]; charm: 31 [6d6=6,5,6,5,2,5]
  14. Sep 20 12:31:16 <Aori_Radidjiu> "Cut!" Luna stops the camera, and nods to you. "Not bad at all, Frazier! Just needed one take for all of it~! I could learn a few things from you!"
  15. Sep 20 12:32:04 * Telume has quit (Quit: )
  16. Sep 20 12:32:51 <Mackenzie> 6d6+3 combat
  17. Sep 20 12:32:51 <DiceMaid-9001> Mackenzie, combat: 29 [6d6=4,5,5,4,3,5]
  18. Sep 20 12:32:57 <Aori_Radidjiu> welp
  19. Sep 20 12:33:55 <Aori_Radidjiu> "What did you think, eh?" She nudges Ululane.
  20. Sep 20 12:35:16 <Melons> "Ever the dashing hero, and so intimidating at the same time! Should you not spy his cowardly visage tomorrow, clearly he'll have fled with his tail betwixt his legs!"
  21. Sep 20 12:38:20 <Aori_Radidjiu> "Hm, I don't think he looked that intimidating, but you'd definitely take him seriously, and that's what matters, yes~?"
  22. Sep 20 12:38:56 * You are now known as Ululane
  23. Sep 20 12:38:58 <Ululane> (This shit is easier)
  24. Sep 20 12:39:00 <Mackenzie> "It's difficult to master everything, you know."
  25. Sep 20 12:39:30 <Aori_Radidjiu> "Right!"
  26. Sep 20 12:40:01 <Ululane> She gives an overly dramatic sigh towards Luna. "My dear, you'll not find a suitable husband without flattery."
  27. Sep 20 12:40:52 <Aori_Radidjiu> "So now I just have to edit all these shots together and send them to Lecia!" She turns a slight shade pinker at what Ululane says. "W-well maybe I'm not looking for one right now!"
  28. Sep 20 12:41:37 <Mackenzie> Kind of hard to whore yourself out to the entire internet with a significant other in the picture...
  29. Sep 20 12:42:14 <Ululane> Tapping a non-existent watch, Ululane makes a few ticking sounds. "Tick tock!"
  30. Sep 20 12:43:03 <Aori_Radidjiu> "I'm still young, hurrying to find a hubby is a thing for ladies in their thirties!" Pout.
  31. Sep 20 12:44:35 <Ululane> Pulling herself to her feet, she flashes a quick grin at Luna. This IS fun. "So then, what to do in the meantime?"
  32. Sep 20 12:46:25 <Aori_Radidjiu> "You and me? Dunno'. I believe Mack's group had a visit with someone's parents scheduled, and something about visiting some old friends..."
  33. Sep 20 12:47:13 * Hissori has quit (Quit: )
  34. Sep 20 12:47:19 <Ululane> She looks hurt. "They make you slave away for their success and don't even consider you part of the group?!"
  35. Sep 20 12:47:25 * Hissori (Hissori@B13D49D1.97983050.5F3D2770.IP) has joined
  36. Sep 20 12:49:02 <Aori_Radidjiu> "Well, to be fair, most of their group is from work, and I'm not employed in the same thing they are~"
  37. Sep 20 12:50:03 <Ululane> "Surely it would not be such a burden to invite Luna and her dashing companion along on your adventures, would it, Sir Frazier?"
  38. Sep 20 12:51:05 <Mackenzie> "Certainly not, after they've so graciously aided our cause."
  39. Sep 20 12:52:06 <Ululane> "Well, there you have it! We shall prepare to meet someone's parents at once!...whenever it is scheduled."
  40. Sep 20 12:52:58 <Mayuri> A Mayuri's somewhere, being busy teaching a certain Mawile to teeth on a piece of rope or something instead of her! .. before she grows her teeth in.
  41. Sep 20 12:54:04 <Mackenzie> "I honestly haven't been too much attention to that business, after all the organizing I've been doing for the event tomorrow."
  42. Sep 20 12:54:31 <Ululane> "Then the first order of business is to round up the herd, yes?"
  43. Sep 20 12:55:56 <Aori_Radidjiu> "Did everyone come with?" She looks aroooooound.
  44. Sep 20 12:56:12 <Aori_Radidjiu> That certain Mawile is already getting teeth, and thankfully already taking to biting other things.
  45. Sep 20 12:56:32 <Knox> Knox had headed back to the ship long ago, and no one really asked him to come to the shoot, so...
  46. Sep 20 12:56:38 <Mackenzie> "I suppose I'll text Melanie. Haven't seen her recently." He pulls out his phone and begins clumsily working through it. Damn technology.
  47. Sep 20 12:56:51 <Knox> It wouldn't take more than a quick texting to get him over though.
  48. Sep 20 12:58:30 <Ululane> 4d6+4 With the grace of a ninja, step around to get a tree between herself and Mack, set the phone to silent, and send a text to him at the same time telling him to go ahead and do whatever the hell they're doing and let her know if there's a fight, she's doing some research on god shit.
  49. Sep 20 12:58:31 <DiceMaid-9001> Ululane, With the grace of a ninja, step around to get a tree between herself and Mack, set the phone to silent, and send a text to him at the same time telling him to go ahead and do whatever the hell they're doing and let her know if there's a fight, she's doing some research on god shit.: 18 [4d6=2,3,3,6]
  50. Sep 20 12:59:34 <Aori_Radidjiu> Ululane does that thing where a person takes a single step and then suddenly disappears.
  51. Sep 20 13:00:15 * Mackenzie has quit (Connection reset by peer)
  52. Sep 20 13:00:17 * Mackenzie (Vandaeron@sux-6DF804DC.altnpa.east.verizon.net) has joined
  53. Sep 20 13:00:23 <Ululane> (So clumsy, he fell)
  54. Sep 20 13:06:30 <Mackenzie> "Oh. I guess Melanie's out. Strange. Timing seems rather convenient, though." He then goes ahead and texts Knox.
  55. Sep 20 13:07:19 <Ululane> Ululane quietly steps back out from behind the tree.
  56. Sep 20 13:08:06 * Mackenzie is now known as Vandaeron
  57. Sep 20 13:08:15 * Vandaeron is now known as Mackenzie
  58. Sep 20 13:09:03 * Knox texts back shortly. [Mayuri's place? Fine, I'll go pick her up. I don't expect to be having a ball but whatever. Impressions.]
  59. Sep 20 13:10:43 <Knox> It doesn't take Knox long to get dressed in something casual but at least dress-worthy before he goes to find Mayu.
  60. Sep 20 13:10:56 * Mackenzie has quit (Connection reset by peer)
  61. Sep 20 13:10:57 * Mackenzie (Vandaeron@sux-6DF804DC.altnpa.east.verizon.net) has joined
  62. Sep 20 13:12:38 <Mackenzie> "So Knox and Mayuri are accounted for... Anyone seen Lesieli?"
  63. Sep 20 13:12:54 * Lesieli ded
  64. Sep 20 13:13:32 <Ululane> "Would a text not suffice just the same?"
  65. Sep 20 13:14:06 * Mayuri is locked out of the texting loop, and thus continues protecting her arms from Mawile teeth marks. Ukelele's lucky to have her bone armor. :T
  66. Sep 20 13:15:44 <Mackenzie> "I just thought I'd ask," he says as he goes about sending her a generic text message.
  67. Sep 20 13:16:40 * Knox went to find Mayu! Where is she?
  68. Sep 20 13:17:27 * Mayuri replies with a slightly less generic text message! [wait.. you want to go too?] She's in her room on the boat! Not well hidden at all. Unless you're alergic to fairy dust.
  69. Sep 20 13:18:19 <Mackenzie> [Sure! Why not? Nothing to do til tomorrow but prepare.]
  70. Sep 20 13:19:11 * Knox knocks on her door with a bit of a grimace. "Hey, kid. You in there? ...Mayuri."
  71. Sep 20 13:20:08 <Mayuri> "Yep!"
  72. Sep 20 13:23:21 <Knox> "We were about to head to your place. You coming or what."
  73. Sep 20 13:23:37 <Knox> "Not like I know where to go, anyway..."
  74. Sep 20 13:24:36 <Mayuri> "Well.. I was sort of thinking of going tomorrow or sometime and staying for a bit instead... It's a little late for a house visit, right?" She also texts something to that effect to Mackenzie!
  75. Sep 20 13:26:29 <Knox> You'd think her mother would have given them a time
  76. Sep 20 13:27:04 * Mayuri probably talked it over with Mama too!
  77. Sep 20 13:27:28 <Mayuri> "I wouldn't mind a surprise visit~"
  78. Sep 20 13:27:51 <Aori_Radidjiu> Mom was expecting you to come over today, she was hoping to have you all over for dinner~
  79. Sep 20 13:28:07 * Mayuri scractch that then! Sleepover it is.
  80. Sep 20 13:28:09 <Mayuri> scratch*
  81. Sep 20 13:28:20 <Knox> Off we go then.
  82. Sep 20 13:29:20 <Aori_Radidjiu> Before you all leave the boat...Sigmund is on the deck as you're leaving. He gives you a wave. "What's up?"
  83. Sep 20 13:30:32 * Knox looks over. "The kid's parents invited us over for dinner. Can't really say -no- for a few reasons."
  84. Sep 20 13:31:54 <Aori_Radidjiu> "Her parents?" He looks over Mayuri, hmmming to himself. "Mind if I come along? I wouldn't be bringing the girls along with me. I actually have some business with them, was gonna' visit them tomorrow."
  85. Sep 20 13:32:08 <Knox> "No objections here."
  86. Sep 20 13:32:44 * Mayuri blinks "... well... I guess I don't mind~"
  87. Sep 20 13:33:01 * Lesieli received the message, appears at some point to join the party
  88. Sep 20 13:33:09 <Mayuri> 5d6+5 This won't embarass me, right?
  89. Sep 20 13:33:09 <DiceMaid-9001> Mayuri, This won't embarass me, right?: 28 [5d6=3,6,4,5,5]
  90. Sep 20 13:34:01 <Aori_Radidjiu> Sigmund's always been a lot more reserved than Ree or Sami, kind of hard to get a complete read on him, but he doesn't seem like he'd do anything dumb.
  91. Sep 20 13:34:41 <Knox> He just keeps walking at that point.
  92. Sep 20 13:36:15 <Aori_Radidjiu> Sigmund follows you along, and eventually you all reach the Sakurada household. Now it's time for an Aoriwall.
  93. Sep 20 13:38:23 <Ululane> 5d6+4+1 Obligatory Guile roll to keep up the masquerade
  94. Sep 20 13:38:24 <DiceMaid-9001> Ululane, Obligatory Guile roll to keep up the masquerade: 23 [5d6=6,6,1,4,1]
  95. Sep 20 13:40:13 <Mayuri> 1d6-2 Mayuri can't glare. Looks at Ululane weird.
  96. Sep 20 13:40:13 <DiceMaid-9001> Mayuri, Mayuri can't glare. Looks at Ululane weird.: 0 [1d6=2]
  97. Sep 20 13:40:39 <Aori_Radidjiu> Mayuri's eyes bug out ridiculously
  98. Sep 20 13:41:19 <Ululane> 1d6-2+2+1 The stranger smiles back.
  99. Sep 20 13:41:20 <DiceMaid-9001> Ululane, The stranger smiles back.: 5 [1d6=4]
  100. Sep 20 13:42:30 <Mayuri> 5d6+5 Your masquerade is over the moment you speak your name.
  101. Sep 20 13:42:32 <DiceMaid-9001> Mayuri, Your masquerade is over the moment you speak your name.: 19 [5d6=5,4,2,1,2]
  102. Sep 20 13:43:45 <Knox> He ignores the apparently strange woman like he expected her.
  103. Sep 20 13:44:01 <Aori_Radidjiu> The Sakurada household is a two story building, not particularly large, but they've got a decently sized lawn and backyard for such a big city. There's garden Diglett and Oddish ornaments on the lawn, but no actual pokemon among the small assortment of flowers in front. Dad's hobby is gardening, and the flower arrangements here are all rather pretty, with an assortment of colors awaiting
  104. Sep 20 13:44:01 <Aori_Radidjiu> visitors. The house itself is painted a nice green, lighter than the grass.
  105. Sep 20 13:47:28 <Ululane> "Ah, what a wonderful shade of green!"
  106. Sep 20 13:47:56 * Hissori has quit (Client exited)
  107. Sep 20 13:48:00 * Hissori (Hissori@B13D49D1.97983050.5F3D2770.IP) has joined
  108. Sep 20 13:49:33 * Mackenzie hums and thinks about the decor... Then sends out Eileen.
  109. Sep 20 13:50:16 <Aori_Radidjiu> Eileen stretches a little, yawning. "What's up? Oh, whoa, this is a nice garden~"
  110. Sep 20 13:51:48 <Mackenzie> "I figured you might appreciate this place, after your time spent with hedges and such."
  111. Sep 20 13:52:00 <Knox> "..." Guess it's up to Knox to actually knock.
  112. Sep 20 13:52:10 * Knox knocks, geddit?
  113. Sep 20 13:52:45 * Mayuri would have knocked if Knox wasn't so impaitent! Oh well~
  114. Sep 20 13:52:49 <Mackenzie> He is the one who Knox
  115. Sep 20 13:53:04 <Ululane> Why would Mayo even be knocking instead of just walking in?
  116. Sep 20 13:53:45 <Lesieli> But who knocks for Knox?
  117. Sep 20 13:55:45 <Aori_Radidjiu> There's a pause, and then Maile opens the door. "Oh, you're all here~! Wow, there's a lot, maybe I should've made more cake! Come on in!" She motions for you all to come in, past a living room with some really soft and cushy green couches along with an expansive entertainment setup, to a wide dining room with room for up to 12. Mayuri knows it's rather rarely filled up all the
  118. Sep 20 13:55:45 <Aori_Radidjiu> way.
  119. Sep 20 13:57:56 * Knox heads in, looking around fairly curiously but he's quiet. ...very quiet. He gives off the sort of impression that he's bad at these sort of things.
  120. Sep 20 13:58:44 * Mackenzie heads in and bows graciously, still dressed up like an idio--I mean like Indigo
  121. Sep 20 13:59:08 <Ululane> With a confident stride, the stranger enters, immediately looking for baby pictures of Mayo to taunt her later.
  122. Sep 20 13:59:40 * Mayuri walks in. Maintains composure and resists urge to do things that would embarass her!
  123. Sep 20 14:04:31 * Mayuri_ (mayu@sux-DCC9351A.lightspeed.rcsntx.sbcglobal.net) has joined
  124. Sep 20 14:05:03 <Knox> He just quietly has a seat when they're lead in. ...since no one else seems to be saying anything, he speaks up. "...Thank you for having us."
  125. Sep 20 14:05:53 * Lesieli is entranced by the comfy couches and setup. So relaxing~
  126. Sep 20 14:05:57 * Mayuri has quit (Quit: Leaving)
  127. Sep 20 14:06:06 * Mayuri_ is now known as Mayuri9
  128. Sep 20 14:06:07 * Mayuri9 is now known as Mayuri
  129. Sep 20 14:06:21 * Lesieli would probably flop down on one if nobody stopped her
  130. Sep 20 14:06:32 <Aori_Radidjiu> There are in fact a few pictures of Mayuri and her parents. Mayuri's father is a bit pale, with black hair and glasses. Mayuri's skin and hair resemble his more than her mother's.
  131. Sep 20 14:07:48 <Ululane> Are any of them embarrassing, or just happy family moments?
  132. Sep 20 14:07:48 <Mackenzie> While gracious and kind, Mackenzie is otehrwise remaining fairly quiet, and seems distracted.
  133. Sep 20 14:08:14 * Mayuri waves to her parents, smiling~ "I'm pretty sure Knox won't want much of the cake, so, there's one person down, I think~"
  134. Sep 20 14:08:58 * Knox squints at the little runt, trying to figure out where the hell she got that impression.
  135. Sep 20 14:09:26 <Aori_Radidjiu> They're mostly the sort of group photos you hire a professional photographer to do
  136. Sep 20 14:10:25 <Aori_Radidjiu> Sigmund sits wherever, Luna sits next to wherever Ululane might sit.
  137. Sep 20 14:10:25 <Mayuri> If Ukelele gets into the family photo albums, she's getting every inch of her room covered in cotton candy
  138. Sep 20 14:10:40 * Mayuri sits somewhere close to Mom and Dad. Doh.
  139. Sep 20 14:11:00 <Ululane> With a small sigh, she finds a seat to sit in, looking towards her hosts with a smile. With great posure.
  140. Sep 20 14:11:14 * Knox sits with no one to his left or right if possible, possibly ends up across from Lulu.
  141. Sep 20 14:11:59 <Aori_Radidjiu> Dad takes a while to come down, he looks like a bit of a mess. Mom DID say he was a bit sick, after all. He's in striped pajamas, his hair unkempt, and he gives Mayuri a smile and a hug after he reaches the dining room.
  142. Sep 20 14:13:48 <Ululane> "Aaaaw, how cute~!" For those that have yet to figure it out and have the actual capacity to do so, the stranger's voice is much more upbeat and lively than a certain bimbo's preference for mumbling and shouting.
  143. Sep 20 14:13:53 * Mayuri blinks a little at Dad's appearance, but doesn't say anything for the time being!
  144. Sep 20 14:15:40 <Knox> "..." he doesn't really seem to care that Mayuri's dad is so unkempt but he really isn't one for being able to generate small talk at this kind of thing. Does anyone else have a topic to bring up, maybe the parents themselves...?
  145. Sep 20 14:18:21 <Aori_Radidjiu> Maile quickly gets together a big pot and a dish. The dish has a big loaf of bread on it, and the pot has beef and vegetable stew. "I know I promised a cake, but it'd be best if you all had something more nutritious first, yes? So I made some Blukberry bread and some stew, I hope you all like it!" She distributes bowls and stuff and then sits down. "So, um..."
  146. Sep 20 14:19:47 <Knox> "...thank you." Wow, he has manners! Melanie is social! Could this day get any weirder?
  147. Sep 20 14:20:11 <Ululane> Who's Melanie?
  148. Sep 20 14:20:31 <Aori_Radidjiu> "I know you've all taken care of my daughter, but what all do you do exactly? Are you all doing a tour of the region, or is there some traveling job your doing, or...?"
  149. Sep 20 14:20:47 * Mackenzie munches on some berry bread, seemingly getting more lost in thought. Not that it seems hard for him to do so, at any rate.
  150. Sep 20 14:21:26 <Aori_Radidjiu> *you're
  151. Sep 20 14:21:57 <Mayuri> 5d6+4 Sneak everybody an "Dun mess this up" look
  152. Sep 20 14:21:57 <DiceMaid-9001> Mayuri, Sneak everybody an "Dun mess this up" look: 22 [5d6=6,4,4,1,3]
  153. Sep 20 14:22:57 * Lesieli is already almost half-out on that nice, soft comfy couch, but the smell of delicious food is enough to bring her back. Off to the table, wherever there's a seat left.
  154. Sep 20 14:23:24 <Ululane> As an outsider to the group, Lulu quietly eats her food, scanning the room. Time to find out who the leader is when she's not yelling at people to do things!
  155. Sep 20 14:24:57 <Mayuri> "I'm not quite sure what kind of job they're supposed to be doing exactly myself. They go to gyms though, and travel around~ And I drag them into contests." .... who's this girl over there anyway. Not even an introduction, how rude.
  156. Sep 20 14:25:19 <Ululane> Hey, no one's done any goddamn introductions. Mack never even asked!
  157. Sep 20 14:25:56 * Mackenzie becomes a bit not oblivious when the question comes up. "Well..." He scratches his head. "I guess you could call us travelers. We've been gathering information on some strange pokemon mutations in the region."
  158. Sep 20 14:28:19 <Knox> "Lately we've been traveling practically from gym to gym, but... you could say we're private investigators, in a sense. Floating from place to place, rumor to rumor... The exact nature of the jobs differ based on current events, but it's never dull work, at least. Nothing too dangerous for Mayuri, anyway. We've been working closely with Miss Luna here, who herself is a paranormal
  159. Sep 20 14:28:19 <Knox> investigator and a bit of an exorcist..." He says something that somewhat matches Mack's explanation and gives more info without being overt.
  160. Sep 20 14:29:25 <Ululane> "And don't forget, kind of a celebrity!"
  161. Sep 20 14:30:07 <Mayuri> "I think I've seen Luna before at contests too, now that I think about it..."
  162. Sep 20 14:30:26 <Mackenzie> "That's true, but I try to keep that pretty low with this work." He tips his hat to the hostess. "My name is Mackenzie Frazier."
  163. Sep 20 14:31:03 <Aori_Radidjiu> Maile swallows some food. "Oh, my, I see...oh, wait! I'm so rude, um..." She stands up. "My name is Maile Sakurada, nice to meet you all!" She gives a little bow.
  164. Sep 20 14:31:07 <Knox> I believe Knox already introduced himself as Nicholas Knight back at the lighthouse, though that was just to mom. He nods over to Dad. "Nicholas. Nicholas Knight."
  165. Sep 20 14:32:04 <Aori_Radidjiu> Dad finally speaks up. "Naoki Sakurada. A pleasure." He resumes eating slowly.
  166. Sep 20 14:32:16 <Ululane> "Lulu! I am actually an old school friend of Luna's."
  167. Sep 20 14:34:38 <Knox> "I researched the unown in Sepia before I started work with this crew, myself..." he mentions, taking on that sort of pseudo occult-researcher bit he played off for the past year. "But it wasn't very good pay, unfortunately." he jokes. He wasn't actually paid for it, he probably did other odd jobs to support himself at the time.
  168. Sep 20 14:34:49 <Mayuri> "Hun.... might that be a nickname?"
  169. Sep 20 14:35:50 <Ululane> "It certainly is! I'd tell you Luna's real name, but she'd go pink as a jigglypuff and I'd get an earful later!"
  170. Sep 20 14:36:34 <Knox> He snorts at that.
  171. Sep 20 14:36:43 <Aori_Radidjiu> Luna shudders a little.
  172. Sep 20 14:39:06 <Aori_Radidjiu> Maile nods along with Knox. "I'm a researcher on Pokemon Evolution! I also do some research on non-Pokemon Evolution, I've been trying to find out why they happen so differently, and if non-Pokemon evolution actually can apply to Pokemon as well! Humans used to be monkeys, for example, but over a looooong time we got really different! I mean, we wear clothes, after all! What I've
  173. Sep 20 14:39:06 <Aori_Radidjiu> been wanting is to reclassify Pokemon evolution as "Metamorphosis" instead, basically."
  174. Sep 20 14:39:48 <Ululane> "You've never seen a monkey wearing clothes?"
  175. Sep 20 14:40:13 <Aori_Radidjiu> "You have?"
  176. Sep 20 14:40:45 <Ululane> "...does it count if they only wear either a tie, or a hat and shirt?"
  177. Sep 20 14:40:49 <Knox> "At a circus, maybe."
  178. Sep 20 14:41:11 <Aori_Radidjiu> "I mean in their natural state!"
  179. Sep 20 14:41:50 * Lesieli perks up at that, actually pausing for a moment from shoveling food in. Then it starts to dawn on her whose house we're eating dinner at
  180. Sep 20 14:42:00 <Aori_Radidjiu> "You also don't see humans in actual human communities wearing no clothes, even primal societies that have been cut off from the modern world until recently wear some kind of clothing!"
  181. Sep 20 14:42:01 <Mayuri> "I'm not sure they have anything to make clothes out of though..."
  182. Sep 20 14:42:01 <Ululane> It's very hard to resist the urge to simply point at Knox as an example of a monkey wearing clothes.
  183. Sep 20 14:42:08 <Knox> "But I see... I suppose certain parts of the scientific community get passionate about the proper classification of subjects. Charles Darwin would probably be rolling in his grave." he says, somewhat amused. "What about the reverse? Do you think a non-pokemon would ever be capable of metamorphosis?"
  184. Sep 20 14:42:39 <Ululane> "So, is mega evolution part of the metamorphosis business then, or something else entirely?"
  185. Sep 20 14:43:10 <Aori_Radidjiu> Maile grins. "There are a few species that do it! It's a much slower sort of metamorphosis, but there are caterpillers that wrap themselves in cocoons and turn into butterflies, just like Caterpie, but slower!"
  186. Sep 20 14:43:23 <Ululane> "And what of apotheosis?"
  187. Sep 20 14:44:27 <Aori_Radidjiu> "I'm a woman of science, not occultism! As for Mega Evolution..." She turns to Naoki, who blinks, notices attention is being drawn to him, and then slowly speaks. "My specialty's Mega Evolution."
  188. Sep 20 14:45:24 <Aori_Radidjiu> "I'm trying to find a nice, scientific way to explain it."
  189. Sep 20 14:45:30 <Aori_Radidjiu> "...it's not going super well."
  190. Sep 20 14:45:36 <Ululane> "How about normal people words?"
  191. Sep 20 14:47:25 <Aori_Radidjiu> Naoki sighs. "Basically. We know Mega Evolution works. We don't know why it works. I'm trying to figure out why. I'm not getting much."
  192. Sep 20 14:47:55 <Ululane> "Don't you need rocks? Where do the rocks come from?"
  193. Sep 20 14:48:03 <Knox> "What are the basics, then?"
  194. Sep 20 14:48:17 <Knox> "I'm not actually very familiar with the subject."
  195. Sep 20 14:48:45 <Aori_Radidjiu> "A human uses a special jewel that resonates wtih a jewel specific to a Pokemon to make that pokemon change and temporarily become stronger."
  196. Sep 20 14:48:50 <Aori_Radidjiu> "I have been able to figure one thing out."
  197. Sep 20 14:49:09 <Aori_Radidjiu> "Only humans can make Pokemon Mega Evolve. Other Pokemon, and non-Pokemon Animals, can't pull it off."
  198. Sep 20 14:49:41 <Ululane> "How about robots?"
  199. Sep 20 14:50:01 <Aori_Radidjiu> "Machines don't work either."
  200. Sep 20 14:50:26 <Aori_Radidjiu> "It's a special ability humans have."
  201. Sep 20 14:50:56 <Mayuri> "... isn't that about what you had when I left?" ^.^;
  202. Sep 20 14:50:58 <Aori_Radidjiu> "I have a few Mega Stones and a Pokemon I could demonstrate with..." Yaaaawn. "If you want to see."
  203. Sep 20 14:51:05 <Ululane> "Huh...so are the jewels just mined up? Can you make them?"
  204. Sep 20 14:51:16 <Lesieli> "Hmmmm" She ponders. "But where do the stones come from? What are they made of? What's their structure?"
  205. Sep 20 14:51:42 <Mayuri> "Erm... are you sure that'd be a good idea? You don't look so good today..." ^^;
  206. Sep 20 14:52:33 <Knox> "So what makes humans different, anyway? The same thing that's pushed us to the top of the food chain despite our evolutionary disadvantages, maybe."
  207. Sep 20 14:53:01 <Mackenzie> "Throughout history, the bond between humans and pokemon has always been the strongest catalyst to change."
  208. Sep 20 14:53:32 <Knox> He does seem somewhat interested in the demonstration, though.
  209. Sep 20 14:54:42 <Aori_Radidjiu> "Myself and many of the researchers out there today know they were made by the ancients, and one person in Kanto actually manufactured a few. They're made of a special rare ore similar to evolutionary stones that's been spliced with DNA of the correct species. We've been able to make Mega Evolution stones for Pokemon, but making activating stones for species besides humans...its been
  210. Sep 20 14:54:42 <Aori_Radidjiu> a no-go."
  211. Sep 20 14:55:45 <Knox> He vaguely wonders if this research is tied to the thing they discussed with Dr. Hana but he doesn't voice it at this table.
  212. Sep 20 14:56:35 <Aori_Radidjiu> "What I'm primarily interested in is the human element here, how it is that humans can activate it but no other species can."
  213. Sep 20 14:56:46 <Knox> "Well, it only makes sense, doesn't it? Humans show a potential for powers that you don't see in other animals, besides Pokemon. There exist many people are to utilize psionics or other abilities that we don't fully understand yet."
  214. Sep 20 14:57:38 <Ululane> This is another moment where it's hard to resist, this time she has an urge to TK spill something on Knox. "Friend of mine had a mega stone for an Aggron...well a dragon Aggron thing...but it still worked....can you uh...buy them?"
  215. Sep 20 14:57:39 <Knox> "Couldn't the potential for Mega Evolution lie somewhere within that spectrum as well?"
  216. Sep 20 14:57:54 <Knox> *that are able to
  217. Sep 20 14:58:14 <Aori_Radidjiu> "Correct. That's exactly what I've been researching into."
  218. Sep 20 14:58:43 <Aori_Radidjiu> "I guess it's wrong to say I'm studying Mega Evolution in general, I'm researching the human ability to induce Mega Evolution."
  219. Sep 20 14:59:33 <Ululane> "Huh, I know some people can like...uh...channel their pokemon's mind...if it's something like that, could it be theoretically possible for someone to be able to induce mega evolution without any rocks?"
  220. Sep 20 14:59:41 <Aori_Radidjiu> "Anyway, yes, you can buy them, and-" He starts going into a coughing fit.
  221. Sep 20 15:00:04 <Ululane> Oops, too many questions, we've killed your father, Mayo.
  222. Sep 20 15:00:26 <Knox> He frowns "..Are you alright? You shouldn't strain yourself."
  223. Sep 20 15:00:49 <Aori_Radidjiu> "Ooooh, Naoki, think you've overdone it." Maile gets up and helps him get up. "Let's get you back to bed." She pats him on the back and helps him walk back to his room.
  224. Sep 20 15:01:09 <Aori_Radidjiu> Hackhackhackhack.
  225. Sep 20 15:01:11 * Ululane can't help but be irked by the timing of the fit.
  226. Sep 20 15:02:39 <Aori_Radidjiu> Maile comes back wearing a bracelet with a multicolored jewel and a pokeball. "Tell you all what, I'll give you the demonstration you wanted~!"
  227. Sep 20 15:03:36 <Knox> "...Thank you."
  228. Sep 20 15:03:53 <Ululane> If these weren't Mayuri's parents, theft would be pretty high on her agenda. She simply nods with a smile to Maile.
  229. Sep 20 15:04:24 * Mackenzie looks up with interest, rather than just munching on bread and listening.
  230. Sep 20 15:04:41 <Aori_Radidjiu> She tosses the ball down, an Audino popping out. "Hey Akane, you've got to put on a show for some guests!" The Audino nods, turning to face you all and giving a wave.
  231. Sep 20 15:04:59 <Knox> Knox has probably long finished his stew and bread.
  232. Sep 20 15:05:07 <Ululane> ...well this might explain Mayo's love for pink things.
  233. Sep 20 15:05:26 <Mayuri> "it'd be better than Naoki doing it, I think..."
  234. Sep 20 15:05:28 <Mayuri> It*
  235. Sep 20 15:07:30 <Aori_Radidjiu> Akane is wearing a necklace with a multicolored jewel attached. "All right Akane, here we gooooo!" Maile slams her hand down on the jewel on the braclet, pushing it down like a button, and a sphere of energy appears around Akane, then shatters, revealing a whiter Audino, with fur resembling a jacket and a cravat, and some embellishments on her extremities. http://images.nintendolife.
  236. Sep 20 15:07:30 <Aori_Radidjiu> com/news/2014/08/footage_and_details_emerge_of_mega_audino_in_pokemon_omega_ruby_and_alpha_sapphire/attachment/0/original.jpg
  237. Sep 20 15:09:23 <Ululane> "Aaaaw, it's adorable!"
  238. Sep 20 15:10:15 <Knox> "Interesting..."
  239. Sep 20 15:10:32 <Aori_Radidjiu> "I know, right?" She slams the bracelet again, causing the Audino to revert. It gives a bow after it returns to normal.
  240. Sep 20 15:10:43 <Mackenzie> "...Hm."
  241. Sep 20 15:10:46 * Lesieli is fascinated "And can it be done with any pokemon? Assuming you make a stone for them, of course"
  242. Sep 20 15:11:04 <Knox> "What -are- the limitations?" he asks, for when Les's question is answered.
  243. Sep 20 15:11:33 <Aori_Radidjiu> "It seems only Pokemon who have fully evolved can do it, or those who don't usually evolve at all."
  244. Sep 20 15:11:58 <Ululane> "Can you do it with multiple pokemon at once?" Lewd.
  245. Sep 20 15:13:00 <Aori_Radidjiu> "No. I believe Naoki thinks that a trainer forms a one-to-one 'link' to a pokemon while it's mega evolved, and thus they can't Mega Evolve another pokemon without severing that link first."
  246. Sep 20 15:13:50 <Mayuri> ".... fully evolved, hun..." ^.^;
  247. Sep 20 15:13:55 <Ululane> "Huh, we should get Lecia to get us some..." She lets out a small gasp, realizing her blunder.
  248. Sep 20 15:14:31 <Knox> "Means you and Lesieli are out of luck." he says dryly to Mayu.
  249. Sep 20 15:15:12 <Knox> "I'm definitely interested in trying this out for myself, sometime. It's an interesting topic."
  250. Sep 20 15:15:56 <Aori_Radidjiu> "Oh, actually, there is one thing, I've heard some speculation that, due to its versatility, Eevee might be able to Mega Evolve, but nobody's pulled it off yet."
  251. Sep 20 15:16:16 <Mackenzie> 2d6+2 Does it make sense that she knows Lecia?
  252. Sep 20 15:16:17 <DiceMaid-9001> Mackenzie, Does it make sense that she knows Lecia?: 5 [2d6=1,2]
  253. Sep 20 15:17:02 <Aori_Radidjiu> You have no idea.
  254. Sep 20 15:17:14 <Mackenzie> Munch.
  255. Sep 20 15:17:42 <Aori_Radidjiu> Maile recalls Akane. "A-anyway, I said there'd be cake, and it looks like you're all done eating, so..."
  256. Sep 20 15:18:00 <Knox> "Eevee doesn't have natural evolutions so that does make some sense..."
  257. Sep 20 15:18:42 <Knox> "I bet it'd just get bigger and fluffier." he makes a face.
  258. Sep 20 15:18:52 <Ululane> "Or heat vision."
  259. Sep 20 15:18:58 <Mayuri> "Hun? Doesn't Sylveon or Espeon count as an natural evolution?"
  260. Sep 20 15:19:33 <Ululane> (Espeon and Umbreon are stone evos in PTU)
  261. Sep 20 15:19:44 <Knox> "Does it? I actually don't know that much about them."
  262. Sep 20 15:19:47 <Aori_Radidjiu> Maile picks up all the dishes and rinses them off before putting them all in the dishwasher, then pulls out a biiiiig two-tiered cake out of the refrigerator and sets it down on the table. She starts cutting them up.
  263. Sep 20 15:19:54 <Aori_Radidjiu> (Sylveon is ALSO a Stone Evo in PTU)
  264. Sep 20 15:20:29 <Aori_Radidjiu> "I don't think it's because it can't evolve with a stone, just because it can evolve with SO MANY stones in SO MANY ways, that maybe it's compatible with Mega Evolution as well."
  265. Sep 20 15:20:52 <Mackenzie> (Specify what is being cut up here.)
  266. Sep 20 15:20:53 <Lesieli> "But it'd work with any fully-evolved pokemon? Interesting"
  267. Sep 20 15:20:55 <Ululane> "...could Ditto?"
  268. Sep 20 15:20:59 <Knox> "Maybe it mega evolves into Arceus." he jokes.
  269. Sep 20 15:21:16 <Aori_Radidjiu> "Eevee has the most versatile evolutionary potential of any pokemon, after all." IT'S THE CAKE OKAY
  270. Sep 20 15:21:35 <Lesieli> "Ooh, there's another question. Do you think it could affect legendaries?"
  271. Sep 20 15:21:36 * Knox cake
  272. Sep 20 15:22:22 <Ululane> Lulu gives the cake a death stare, hoping it's 'serve yourself' rather than passing everyone a plate.
  273. Sep 20 15:23:07 <Aori_Radidjiu> The cake has primarily white frosting, with blue frosting embellished on the corners. Inside, it's chocolate cake, with some raspberry filling.
  274. Sep 20 15:23:53 <Aori_Radidjiu> "I heard it can affect Diancie, so I imagine it can affect anything! I heard that Kyogre and Groudon have something like it, but it's different..."
  275. Sep 20 15:25:33 <Aori_Radidjiu> Anyway, she cuts the cake up for you guys, but she lets you serve yourselves otherwise.
  276. Sep 20 15:26:06 <Mayuri> "I hope I never see Kyogre or Groudon, mega evolved or otherwise."
  277. Sep 20 15:26:26 * Mayuri takes a rather big slice of cake!
  278. Sep 20 15:26:30 <Ululane> "Really? I think it'd be neat..."
  279. Sep 20 15:26:50 <Mayuri> "Don't they bring drought and bad stuff like that along with them?"
  280. Sep 20 15:27:25 <Ululane> Unfortunately, considering they shrugged apotheosis off, it seems unlikely Missingno is something actually established in science for that to be a worthwhile question. Also, Lecia's names for things are stupid.
  281. Sep 20 15:27:51 <Ululane> "Well I mean if Rayquaza was there...and you were pretty sure you weren't about to die a horrible death..."
  282. Sep 20 15:27:59 * Mackenzie has a modest slice of cake.
  283. Sep 20 15:28:07 <Aori_Radidjiu> Anyway, after you're done eating cake, you either stay over or leave for the night. Regardless of when you actually leave, when you do, Sigmund stays back for a little, for whatever his business is, and then you're off~
  284. Sep 20 15:28:42 * Ululane totes didn't stay.
  285. Sep 20 15:28:43 * Lesieli has slightly more cake than would be deemed socially acceptable. Mmmmm, cake~
  286. Sep 20 15:29:07 <Lesieli> Hey, if Mayuri invites us for a sleepover, totally staying.
  287. Sep 20 15:29:35 * Mackenzie sleeps all damn night in his thinkin' chair.
  288. Sep 20 15:30:02 <Lesieli> We could even mini it later if we wanted.
  289. Sep 20 15:30:24 <Aori_Radidjiu> Either way, the next day comes about! The Grass gym leader is unfortunately out for a bit for some OTHER sort of business (and yes, you can mini more of this stuff later), so there's not a lot to do until the duel.
  290. Sep 20 15:31:28 <Knox> Tickticktick... at the very least he goes to possibly survey the stage but that's not something that needs to take up time.
  291. Sep 20 15:32:48 <Aori_Radidjiu> The commercial goes all over the place, and Twinkle Theatre gets so many curious people showing up that they decide to monetize the whole thing and sell tickets.
  292. Sep 20 15:34:34 <Aori_Radidjiu> It's not super crowded, thankfully, since it was short notice. Jennifer convinces the people who do show up to not sit in the first few front rows, just in case sparks start flying.
  293. Sep 20 15:36:21 <Aori_Radidjiu> And eventually the time comes. Where are you all on stage when things happen, anyway? It's a pretty standard stage, there's the audience seating, the backstage, the stage itself (with curtains, of course), and there's a place under the stage for things to be raised up from, although the management has it closed down because it's out of order and there were accidents. Since you
  294. Sep 20 15:36:21 <Aori_Radidjiu> guys did this on short notice, you got the stage that's not fully functioning.
  295. Sep 20 15:37:42 * Mackenzie addresses the group backstage. "Alright everybody, here's a quick recap. Lecia has building security on lockdown, but there's still a real chance of Aether backup coming. I need you guys to cover that angle, while I take down Rogers. Try to keep entrances and exits to the room overall covered, in case he tries to escape."
  296. Sep 20 15:38:12 <Knox> If he can't climb up to where lights and top props are, he probably gets backstage and cobbles together a disguise as part of the scenery, just to strengthen their advantage.
  297. Sep 20 15:38:18 <Knox> "Got it."
  298. Sep 20 15:38:28 <Ululane> Is there a theater catwalk at all above it?
  299. Sep 20 15:38:30 <Knox> 6d6+1 CRAFT CRAFTY DISGUISE, spending an AP.
  300. Sep 20 15:38:31 <DiceMaid-9001> Knox, CRAFT CRAFTY DISGUISE, spending an AP.: 29 [6d6=4,5,5,5,6,3]
  301. Sep 20 15:39:04 <Aori_Radidjiu> There is, in fact, a theatre catwalk up above.
  302. Sep 20 15:39:08 <Aori_Radidjiu> For disguises, you find...
  303. Sep 20 15:39:21 <Mackenzie> "Also, Knox..." He hands over one of his two Revives. "In case something happens to me."
  304. Sep 20 15:39:42 <Knox> He takes the revives rather seriously. "Understood."
  305. Sep 20 15:40:08 * Ululane still appears as Ululane. Any teammates questioning her appearance just get a very Mel-like glare. "I'll wait on the catwalk."
  306. Sep 20 15:40:10 <Aori_Radidjiu> ...a big bear suit? A shredded fox suit with an eyepatch? Bunch of bandages for being a mummy. An opera mask. Miscellaneous old timey (like 1920s) suits and dresses.
  307. Sep 20 15:40:31 <Knox> Let's Eat! I mean what.
  308. Sep 20 15:40:39 * Mayuri leaves Naomi and Hanako on alert!
  309. Sep 20 15:41:19 * Lesieli hangs out near the main entrance to keep an eye out for anything. Gotta have someone watch the most obvious spot, after all. Hopefully there's a nice comfy chair around to wait in.
  310. Sep 20 15:41:52 <Knox> Anyway, these weren't the kind of disguises he was looking for. He was looking to disguise himself as an object somewhere - maybe even not on stage proper, but close to it. Either way, he's going to keep an eye out.
  311. Sep 20 15:42:42 <Aori_Radidjiu> There are sandbags for weighing things. http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140325063728/ssb/images/b/bd/SandbagSSBB.png
  312. Sep 20 15:43:09 <Aori_Radidjiu> http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/9/97089/2181359-bonus.png too
  313. Sep 20 15:43:15 * Mackenzie makes some final adjustments to make sure his outfit looks just right. "I'm going out to rile up the audience, and try to draw him out. Wish me luck."
  314. Sep 20 15:43:22 <Lesieli> That is one angry bag of sand
  315. Sep 20 15:43:24 <Knox> That may do, in fact.
  316. Sep 20 15:43:30 <Ululane> *Heroic bag of sand
  317. Sep 20 15:43:41 <Knox> "Good luck."
  318. Sep 20 15:43:47 <Ululane> "Break a leg!"
  319. Sep 20 15:44:18 * Mayuri might take front entrance too? Iunno, that's two people per exit.
  320. Sep 20 15:44:35 <Knox> 5d6+5+1 and then he stealths off.
  321. Sep 20 15:44:35 <DiceMaid-9001> Knox, and then he stealths off.: 18 [5d6=1,3,4,1,3]
  322. Sep 20 15:45:03 <Aori_Radidjiu> AND SO THE TIME COMES.
  323. Sep 20 15:45:15 <Aori_Radidjiu> Jennifer is in the audience.
  324. Sep 20 15:45:29 <Aori_Radidjiu> Luna is way out back, camera placed somewhat similarly to a movie projector.
  325. Sep 20 15:46:10 * Mackenzie walks out onto the stage with a flourish. "Dread Pirate Rogers! I have come for my revenge!"
  326. Sep 20 15:46:23 <Aori_Radidjiu> There's a pause
  327. Sep 20 15:46:35 <Aori_Radidjiu> Silence.
  328. Sep 20 15:47:09 <Aori_Radidjiu> ...then a voice echoes out from the balcony. "Indigo Pokemontoya! I have come to protect my honor!" He jumps down, right onto the stage. The crowd starts cheering!
  329. Sep 20 15:47:16 <Mackenzie> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U34CueUZgqA
  330. Sep 20 15:47:32 <Ululane> (Well-played)
  331. Sep 20 15:47:45 <Aori_Radidjiu> http://i.imgur.com/sJbGhve.jpg
  332. Sep 20 15:48:28 <Aori_Radidjiu> "State the terms of your duel." He brandishes his blade, pointing it at you.
  333. Sep 20 15:49:59 * Mackenzie draws his sword, and takes a step back, making a defensive stance. "To the death! No pokemon!"
  334. Sep 20 15:50:28 <Lesieli> Wait, did he say death?
  335. Sep 20 15:50:34 <Ululane> Acting.
  336. Sep 20 15:50:50 <Mayuri> Death isn't fun. D:
  337. Sep 20 15:51:00 <Mackenzie> You get more crowd excite points that way.
  338. Sep 20 15:51:14 <Mackenzie> It's totally just for show. Totally.
  339. Sep 20 15:52:29 <Aori_Radidjiu> "To the death? So be it! Shall you win, you may claim my blade and safely know I shall never cause trouble on this island ever again! I shall engage you in a man-to-man duel, and I trust there shall be no foul play."
  340. Sep 20 15:53:39 <Ululane> Doesn't he know spectral pirates are totally a thing? Seriously.
  341. Sep 20 15:55:10 <Aori_Radidjiu> "And if you win, I shall likewise claim your blade. Now, shall we?"
  342. Sep 20 15:55:23 <Mackenzie> "Let's."
  343. Sep 20 15:55:57 <Mackenzie> (24 speed)
  344. Sep 20 15:56:10 * Aori_Radidjiu has changed the topic to: Rogers > Indigo
  345. Sep 20 15:56:24 * Mackenzie has trained Attack!
  346. Sep 20 15:57:12 <Aori_Radidjiu> Rogers! He charges forward, his blade doign down in a chopping motion.
  347. Sep 20 15:57:17 <Aori_Radidjiu> 1d20 Karate Chop!
  348. Sep 20 15:57:17 <DiceMaid-9001> Aori_Radidjiu, Karate Chop!: 5 [1d20=5]
  349. Sep 20 15:57:24 <Aori_Radidjiu> AC 2
  350. Sep 20 15:57:35 * Mackenzie deftly avoids the strike!
  351. Sep 20 15:57:38 <Knox> He dodges that from speed alone
  352. Sep 20 15:57:50 <Aori_Radidjiu> Swish! Indigo!
  353. Sep 20 15:58:19 <Mackenzie> "Not bad... But let's see how long your luck holds out!" Focus Energy!
  354. Sep 20 15:59:12 <Aori_Radidjiu> "Come at me with all your might, I find it insulting that you might hold off on me!" Taunt!
  355. Sep 20 15:59:14 <Aori_Radidjiu> 1d20
  356. Sep 20 15:59:15 <DiceMaid-9001> Aori_Radidjiu, 1d20: 12 [1d20=12]
  357. Sep 20 15:59:24 <Aori_Radidjiu> Mackenzie is Enraged!
  358. Sep 20 15:59:56 <Aori_Radidjiu> Indigo!
  359. Sep 20 16:01:41 * Mackenzie scoffs. "You flatter yourself. If it is my strength you want to see, so be it!" Leaf Blade!
  360. Sep 20 16:01:42 <Mackenzie> 1d20
  361. Sep 20 16:01:43 <DiceMaid-9001> Mackenzie, 1d20: 10 [1d20=10]
  362. Sep 20 16:02:05 <Aori_Radidjiu> Hiiit~
  363. Sep 20 16:03:01 <Mackenzie> 2d10+10+40
  364. Sep 20 16:03:02 <DiceMaid-9001> Mackenzie, 2d10+10+40: 55 [2d10=3,2]
  365. Sep 20 16:04:00 * Mackenzie gains +1 accuracy and evasion due to Wind Stance! Sorry if I didn't say, but no shield!
  366. Sep 20 16:04:11 <Aori_Radidjiu> Cut! He takes it, not flinching a single bit, and then goes on to try a stab at you! "If I must not take first blood, I'll take first kill!"
  367. Sep 20 16:04:17 <Aori_Radidjiu> 1d20 Drill Peck!
  368. Sep 20 16:04:17 <DiceMaid-9001> Aori_Radidjiu, Drill Peck!: 7 [1d20=7]
  369. Sep 20 16:04:40 <Aori_Radidjiu> AC 2
  370. Sep 20 16:05:05 <Mackenzie> That won't work, either! With the wind at his back, Indigo slips away!
  371. Sep 20 16:05:33 <Ululane> Where the fuck is the wind coming from?
  372. Sep 20 16:05:48 <Aori_Radidjiu> A true hero always has the wind at his back
  373. Sep 20 16:06:02 <Mackenzie> "Do try harder. I wouldn't want this to be embarassing for you." Night Slash!
  374. Sep 20 16:06:03 <Mackenzie> 1d20+1
  375. Sep 20 16:06:04 <DiceMaid-9001> Mackenzie, 1d20+1: 19 [1d20=18]
  376. Sep 20 16:06:08 <Mackenzie> CA-RIT
  377. Sep 20 16:06:30 <Aori_Radidjiu> Dodge! He jumps right out of the way!
  378. Sep 20 16:06:31 <Mackenzie> 4d6+20+40
  379. Sep 20 16:06:32 <DiceMaid-9001> Mackenzie, 4d6+20+40: 78 [4d6=6,5,4,3]
  380. Sep 20 16:06:45 <Mackenzie> "So you do know how to dodge."
  381. Sep 20 16:07:01 <Aori_Radidjiu> You narrowly miss him, as he clicks his tongue. "But do you?" He goes in for a SLASH
  382. Sep 20 16:07:02 <Aori_Radidjiu> 1d20
  383. Sep 20 16:07:03 <DiceMaid-9001> Aori_Radidjiu, 1d20: 7 [1d20=7]
  384. Sep 20 16:07:05 <Mackenzie> (And lucky for him, too.)
  385. Sep 20 16:07:23 <Aori_Radidjiu> Thaaat's a miss, I believe
  386. Sep 20 16:07:53 * Knox is definitely impressed by what he's been watching so far.
  387. Sep 20 16:08:00 <Mackenzie> He does indeed! Without a retort, Indigo goes back to Leaf Blade!
  388. Sep 20 16:08:01 <Mackenzie> 1d20
  389. Sep 20 16:08:02 <DiceMaid-9001> Mackenzie, 1d20: 12 [1d20=12]
  390. Sep 20 16:08:06 <Aori_Radidjiu> Hit!
  391. Sep 20 16:08:07 <Mackenzie> That's...
  392. Sep 20 16:08:08 * Ululane is definitely bored by what she's been watching so far.
  393. Sep 20 16:08:44 <Mackenzie> Only a crit if the +1 I forgot to add is a factor.
  394. Sep 20 16:08:58 <Aori_Radidjiu> Acc bonuses don't give crits, sorry!
  395. Sep 20 16:09:11 <Mackenzie> 2d10+10+40
  396. Sep 20 16:09:11 <DiceMaid-9001> Mackenzie, 2d10+10+40: 64 [2d10=10,4]
  397. Sep 20 16:11:13 <Aori_Radidjiu> He grunts. "So be it...take this! Sword Art...Peregrine Tornado!" He suddenly spins, once, twice, then brings his sword down to the ground, his sword glowing, a small tornado forming around him and then lashing out at you!
  398. Sep 20 16:11:23 <Aori_Radidjiu> 1d20 Physical Hurricane! (Smites)
  399. Sep 20 16:11:24 <DiceMaid-9001> Aori_Radidjiu, Physical Hurricane! (Smites): 15 [1d20=15]
  400. Sep 20 16:11:38 <Aori_Radidjiu> AC 7
  401. Sep 20 16:12:45 <Aori_Radidjiu> 3d10+10+25+5 Resist it if it "missed", add Confusion.
  402. Sep 20 16:12:45 <DiceMaid-9001> Aori_Radidjiu, Resist it if it "missed", add Confusion.: 64 [3d10=9,8,7]
  403. Sep 20 16:14:19 * Mackenzie slashes through the wind, parrying the blow and only being lightly struck.
  404. Sep 20 16:14:44 <Aori_Radidjiu> Oh, if you use Parry then you take no damage.
  405. Sep 20 16:14:51 <Mackenzie> Oh.
  406. Sep 20 16:15:13 <Aori_Radidjiu> He activates RISING BLOOD to gain +1 Acc.
  407. Sep 20 16:15:24 * Mackenzie cleaves the wind in twain, leaving only a breeze upon him as the raging winds part from his strength!
  408. Sep 20 16:15:32 <Aori_Radidjiu> ...also I forgot his sword gives +1 Acc to begin wtih, WHOOPS
  409. Sep 20 16:15:42 <Aori_Radidjiu> Mackenzie!
  410. Sep 20 16:16:55 <Mackenzie> "Getting closer to drawing your first strike, Rogers. However, I'm not letting down!" Meteor Mash!
  411. Sep 20 16:16:58 <Mackenzie> 1d20+1
  412. Sep 20 16:16:59 <DiceMaid-9001> Mackenzie, 1d20+1: 20 [1d20=19]
  413. Sep 20 16:17:12 <Aori_Radidjiu> welp
  414. Sep 20 16:17:26 <Mackenzie> 4d10+20+40
  415. Sep 20 16:17:27 <DiceMaid-9001> Mackenzie, 4d10+20+40: 85 [4d10=4,8,5,8]
  416. Sep 20 16:18:18 <Ululane> (This is amazingly one-sided)
  417. Sep 20 16:18:32 <Aori_Radidjiu> He suffers a large cut across his chest, bleeding profusely. If you had to say, you'd think a lesser man would already be down!
  418. Sep 20 16:18:33 <Mayuri> (Start Meldictioning)
  419. Sep 20 16:18:38 <Mackenzie> (It's been super bad rolls on his part.)
  420. Sep 20 16:18:49 <Aori_Radidjiu> (^, wow has his luck been BAD)
  421. Sep 20 16:18:59 <Mayuri> (It's clearly Mel's fault)
  422. Sep 20 16:19:08 <Mayuri> (She cursed him with bad luck)
  423. Sep 20 16:19:35 <Aori_Radidjiu> 1d20+3 "I shall not let you get through this unscathed!" He activates his other Rising Blood, then rushes at you with everything he has. Close Combat! Smite!
  424. Sep 20 16:19:35 <DiceMaid-9001> Aori_Radidjiu, "I shall not let you get through this unscathed!" He activates his other Rising Blood, then rushes at you with everything he has. Close Combat! Smite!: 17 [1d20=14]
  425. Sep 20 16:19:36 * Mackenzie swells with new power with his successful blow!
  426. Sep 20 16:19:45 <Ululane> (A Bad Luck Aura would be fun)
  427. Sep 20 16:20:04 <Mackenzie> Detect!
  428. Sep 20 16:20:08 <Aori_Radidjiu> Feint!
  429. Sep 20 16:20:15 <Mackenzie> ;-;
  430. Sep 20 16:20:27 <Mackenzie> Fine, take your buttsdamage
  431. Sep 20 16:20:35 <Aori_Radidjiu> He charges at you, raising his sword high and then suddenly going low, striking furiously!
  432. Sep 20 16:20:55 <Aori_Radidjiu> 3d12+10+25+5
  433. Sep 20 16:20:56 <DiceMaid-9001> Aori_Radidjiu, 3d12+10+25+5: 54 [3d12=7,4,3]
  434. Sep 20 16:21:13 <Aori_Radidjiu> Def and SDf were lowered!
  435. Sep 20 16:21:15 <Mackenzie> "You telegraph your movements!" Indigo moves deftly to avoid the blow, but is tripped up by an unexpected fake-out! "W-wha?!"
  436. Sep 20 16:21:38 <Aori_Radidjiu> "You telegraph yours as well, my friend!"
  437. Sep 20 16:21:53 <Aori_Radidjiu> Well, since you used up your move for next turn, he goes again!
  438. Sep 20 16:21:56 * Mackenzie used up his turn by the Detect!
  439. Sep 20 16:22:36 <Aori_Radidjiu> 1d20 "Watch!" He strikes again at you, this time going low then swinging high! Feint Attack!
  440. Sep 20 16:22:38 <DiceMaid-9001> Aori_Radidjiu, "Watch!" He strikes again at you, this time going low then swinging high! Feint Attack!: 3 [1d20=3]
  441. Sep 20 16:22:43 <Aori_Radidjiu> That was just a crit check
  442. Sep 20 16:23:08 <Aori_Radidjiu> 2d6+8+25+5
  443. Sep 20 16:23:08 <DiceMaid-9001> Aori_Radidjiu, 2d6+8+25+5: 49 [2d6=6,5]
  444. Sep 20 16:23:42 <Aori_Radidjiu> Your turn!
  445. Sep 20 16:24:19 <Mackenzie> Indigo is injured! "Tell me why, Rogers!"
  446. Sep 20 16:24:25 <Mackenzie> 1d20 Leaf Blade
  447. Sep 20 16:24:26 <DiceMaid-9001> Mackenzie, Leaf Blade: 2 [1d20=2]
  448. Sep 20 16:25:02 <Aori_Radidjiu> He deftly sidesteps you. "Why what, my old friend?"
  449. Sep 20 16:25:36 <Aori_Radidjiu> 1d20 Feint Attack again
  450. Sep 20 16:25:38 <DiceMaid-9001> Aori_Radidjiu, Feint Attack again: 14 [1d20=14]
  451. Sep 20 16:25:38 <Mackenzie> "Why have you chosen to join their side?"
  452. Sep 20 16:26:33 <Aori_Radidjiu> 2d6+8+25+5 He goes in for a kick, then stomps his foot down instead to slash at you. "I owe them a debt that I must pay off."
  453. Sep 20 16:26:33 <DiceMaid-9001> Aori_Radidjiu, He goes in for a kick, then stomps his foot down instead to slash at you. "I owe them a debt that I must pay off.": 48 [2d6=5,5]
  454. Sep 20 16:28:05 <Mackenzie> "To what end could a pirate indebt himself to any man? And indeed, what worth is this false bond next to the bond of brothers?"
  455. Sep 20 16:28:10 <Mackenzie> 1d20 Slash
  456. Sep 20 16:28:10 <DiceMaid-9001> Mackenzie, Slash: 16 [1d20=16]
  457. Sep 20 16:28:19 <Mackenzie> That qualifies for a Mack crit
  458. Sep 20 16:28:45 <Mackenzie> 4d6+20+47
  459. Sep 20 16:28:45 <DiceMaid-9001> Mackenzie, 4d6+20+47: 80 [4d6=1,3,6,3]
  460. Sep 20 16:29:16 <Aori_Radidjiu> He's hit...he stumbles... "I died once, and they brought me back. I'm sure you're familiar with my history." Down to his knees. "If what they do displeases you, take my blade and fight for what you believe in."
  461. Sep 20 16:30:19 <Aori_Radidjiu> He tosses his blade in front of him, dramatically, it clattering loudly. "I have no need for it here, after all..." He falls over, down.
  462. Sep 20 16:30:44 <Lesieli> Did he just say he's undead? Creepy.
  463. Sep 20 16:30:57 <Ululane> I'm going to catch him.
  464. Sep 20 16:31:08 <Lesieli> Not sure if should purge or not
  465. Sep 20 16:31:09 <Mackenzie> "I deny this!" He rushes forward, and attempts to use his other Revive, the one he didn't give to Knox, on Rogers. "Don't you remember? We are both heroes! No taint of darkness could ever take that away."
  466. Sep 20 16:31:24 <Aori_Radidjiu> The crowd cheers wildly!
  467. Sep 20 16:32:02 <Mayuri> "Uhm... is he... acting?"
  468. Sep 20 16:32:16 * Ululane hangs upside down from the railing of the catwalk like a bat. This is just silly.
  469. Sep 20 16:32:17 <Aori_Radidjiu> He takes it, sighing, getting up, without his sword. "Yes, heroes. Men among men. But as you know, men never go back on their word, and I was forced to give my word."
  470. Sep 20 16:33:23 <Aori_Radidjiu> He takes his bandana and mask, and tosses them to the crowd.
  471. Sep 20 16:33:56 <Aori_Radidjiu> His face, he's....definitely Casey Lanison, but...
  472. Sep 20 16:34:26 * Lesieli is too busy watching the show to keep lookout
  473. Sep 20 16:34:56 <Aori_Radidjiu> His eyes lack irises, they're completely black pupils, looking at you. His face looks worn out, stretched a little.
  474. Sep 20 16:35:16 <Aori_Radidjiu> "...I'm no longer who I used to be."
  475. Sep 20 16:35:49 <Knox> interesting.
  476. Sep 20 16:36:30 <Ululane> Nearly falling from the surprise, Ululane is pouting as hard as possible. Are they....is aether stepping on her domain?! Well, not hers yet, but she wants it...
  477. Sep 20 16:37:23 * Lesieli is too far away to see, too bad
  478. Sep 20 16:38:28 <Mackenzie> "You have always said, there must always be a Dread Pirate Rogers. But that doesn't mean it has to be you." Mack casts off his hat, and is no longer enunciating to the audience. "Casey. I don't care what's become of you. We have gone through worse. Trust in me."
  479. Sep 20 16:38:56 * Lesieli Who's this Casey fellow he keeps talking about?
  480. Sep 20 16:39:52 <Aori_Radidjiu> He clutches his face. "The Dread Pirate Rogers, the man he was, is no more. I'm not sure whether to call myself a man anymore, and I know I cannot go against what I am now." He takes his hand off his face, his face completely changed, completely different features, but those same eyes, those irisless eyes, they still remain. "I cannot wear this name or face any longer."
  481. Sep 20 16:41:22 <Aori_Radidjiu> Ululane's phone's text notification sound goes off.
  482. Sep 20 16:41:45 <Ululane> Nearly falling again, she struggles to grab it without dying.
  483. Sep 20 16:41:59 <Aori_Radidjiu> "I...I must go. The longer I stay here, the more I endanger myself, and more importantly, you and all the people here."
  484. Sep 20 16:43:08 <Lesieli> Wait, don't let him go, we're supposed to capture him
  485. Sep 20 16:44:47 <Ululane> After staring at the phone for a bit, she pulls herself back up and rides a Ye Olde Theatre Sandbag down to the stage and bolts out the back door without saying a word. We're using standard theater drama logic where those always exist right?
  486. Sep 20 16:44:47 <Aori_Radidjiu> Tears start pooling at Casey's eyes, as he whispers something only Mack can hear.
  487. Sep 20 16:44:50 * Mackenzie stands up, and addresses the crowd once more. "My lost friend, Rogers, has fallen to the will of darkness. Despite his defeat, and my mercy, he cannot deny what he has become. And as such..." He looks over at Casey. "I will continue to fight the darkness, in hopes that one day he can be free from its grasp."
  488. Sep 20 16:45:07 <Aori_Radidjiu> "I'm a distraction."
  489. Sep 20 16:46:34 <Aori_Radidjiu> He gets up, tears streaming down his face. "I have become a disgrace to my old self...I cannot stay here. I must go!"
  490. Sep 20 16:47:34 <Mackenzie> "What did you say?" Not enunciating.
  491. Sep 20 16:47:55 <Aori_Radidjiu> "One of your friends is in danger, you have to go now!" Also not enunciating.
  492. Sep 20 16:49:08 <Aori_Radidjiu> Back to enunciating. "Take my blade! Take it and fight the evil I cannot! I believe in you, Indigo! I must go, may I find repentence somewhere else!"
  493. Sep 20 16:49:45 <Ululane> As Melanie runs towards the alley, her costume is gradually replaced by bone. Any obstacles in her path are given a telekinetic burst combined with a heavy shove.
  494. Sep 20 16:50:30 * Mackenzie picks up the sword. "My friends! Let him take his leave. We have news of a new danger to pursue! Let us go!" Mack takes a dramatic backwards leap offstage.
  495. Sep 20 16:50:47 * Mayuri looks towards Lesieli "Uh...?"
  496. Sep 20 16:51:18 <Lesieli> "?"
  497. Sep 20 16:51:31 * Lesieli looks back. New Danger? I don't see any Aether around
  498. Sep 20 16:51:46 <Lesieli> 4d6+6 Percept out the main door?
  499. Sep 20 16:51:47 <DiceMaid-9001> Lesieli, Percept out the main door?: 16 [4d6=4,3,2,1]
  500. Sep 20 16:53:25 * Mackenzie quick-changes like a pro into his normal getup, and quickly rounds up the others present.
  501. Sep 20 16:53:35 <Aori_Radidjiu> You catch Melanie running towards the mall, which is about 5 minutes of running away from here.
  502. Sep 20 16:54:11 <Mackenzie> He gets Knox, gives up on Lulu, then heads to the dorks.
  503. Sep 20 16:55:06 <Lesieli> After they're rounded up - "Wait, so what's up? Where's Mel running off to?"
  504. Sep 20 16:56:19 <Mackenzie> "So it was Melanie? I don't know what's happened, but we have to follow her! Rogers--I mean, Casey, warned me about it."
  505. Sep 20 16:58:31 * Mayuri blinks "Right.... uh, so, not an ambush?"
  506. Sep 20 16:59:44 <Aori_Radidjiu> Mel running past every alleyway, eventually finds one that's...congested. There's tons of thugs in matfching uniforms, several Pokemon, and past all of them, wayyyy down the alleyway, you briefly see a man carrying a girl in a white dress over a fence, just as he's getting to the other side of it... Most of the thugs are facing right at you. They were expecting you.
  507. Sep 20 17:00:51 <Aori_Radidjiu> AND SINCE I'M A SLOWPOKE, I THINK I UNFORTUNATELY HAVE TO CALL SHIT HERE.
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