Prologue to Disaster (PTA) IC

[Arcran]

A sigh escaped Amber's lips as she finished reading the medical instruction kit, "On the upside I think I get how this medical kit works so I can provide some basic healing." She states trying to change the subject. "On a side note, I realize that my saying this probably doesn't matter...especially with a capture specialist who wants to catch them all and a trainer that probably feels the same way, but perhaps it wouldn't hurt to let the Pinco decide...It did chose to listen and despite it grumping at Drake it hasn't run off. While trades and friendly teamwork are one thing, it seems a bit wrong to battle with a pokemon on the line as if it is some sort of prize with no regards to its feelings..."

Amber holds up a pokeball, "For example, a trade. I happen to have two Ledian who are both friends. As such, since we are traveling together, I figured it'd add a bit of a connection in the sense that as our pokemon get along HOPEFULLY we can as well. So, anyone want to trade a Ledian for something? Or, alternatively, Mr. Capture Specialist, how about I let you hold onto my Ledian, you can see if the Pinco even WANTS to leave, and if not you can come along and make sure the Pinco is treated fairly."

Jakob considers the offer, but finds that he'd rather try to secure the safety of the Pineco before trying for the Ledian.

Let's let him speak first, he says, gesturing at Drake.

[Major]

"Why not like the Pinco speak first..." Amber mumbles.

[Arcran]

"Why not like the Pinco speak first..." Amber mumbles.

Because it is in the Pokeball at the moment. If Drake would kindly let it out, we can let it decide. Would that make you happy?

[Major]

"It'd be better than making a demand of 'Let's fight and winner gets to decide this pokemon's fate without its input'." Amber replies. "I'm sure you wouldn't like it if I challenged Drake to a battle and said 'If I win, Jakob has to come with us' without ever asking your opinion as if you were merely a prize."

[Arcran]

This one was smart! The remark actually coaxed a small smile out of Jakob.

That's true. I'm sorry, I was focusing more on getting it away from a bad trainer than thinking about its feelings. My apologies.

[Major]

"Wait what?" Amber blinked surprised. Holy hell, this guy actually apologized and didn't start a huge agreement. Oh thank Arceus. "Holy hell, I like this guy. I think I WILL battle someone to bring this guy along." She says jokingly.

[Asdfth]

Drake arrives at the healer. He looks at Jackob and throws him a potion. "Before you stole Top I was going to heal him. Drake heard his offer "Since you offered I will gladly yet you heal me and my Pokemon please pay the healer 400 for me, Iragore, Nightingale, and Top. After Drake and his Pokemon are healed he keeps Top out. "Top since this man is persistent who do you wish to go with?"

[CosmicOccurence]

After a minute of consideration, the pineco stays with Drake, but shoots him a look that practically shouts "Don't you EVER tell me to do that again." Apparently it was willing to give Drake a second chance, but that didn't mean it was happy with him.

[Arcran]

Jakob rolls his eyes, stunned by the Pineco's stupidity.

Alright. Got anything else to get me to come along?

[Asdfth]

"Thank you Top." He then returned the Pineco. "The only thing I can think of is that Devon will probably pay you for your services"

[Arcran]

I guess that will have to do, Jakob says, disappointed all around with this situation.

When do we leave?

[Major]

"If you like catching pokemon then the fact that you'd be traveling around with a breeder and a few others should be good motivation." Amber says with a shrug.

[Arcran]

What the hell. Not like I have anything better to do. But don't expect to just turn my Pokemon into sex slaves. I've seen what you Breeders do, he says with a wink.

[Major]

"Don't worry, that's what all you guys are for." Amber says jokingly before turning back to the group, "Alright, now that the drama is settled let's try and get official introductions out the way and get back on the road." She said before releasing each of her pokemon and introducing them to everyone.

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Magikarp, Ledianx2, Audino, Togetic, Ditto, Beedrill

[Arcran]

Jakob scans the Pokemon with a smile.

Nice team, he says with a nod. When are we heading out?

[Major]

"No idea, I'm just here for the support and helping raise pokemon. Mind if I see yours?" Amber asks.

[Arcran]

All in good time. Can't go and show off all my tricks, can I? Jakob says with a small grin. Surprises are way more fun, aren't they?

[Major]

A soft sigh escapes Amber's lips as she recalls her pokemon, "Not really, but they are your pokemon. Helps work better with a team to know what each person is capable of." She says with a shrug.

[planswalker]

"I'm sure we'll all get to know each others' pokemon quite well given enough time together. For now, let's get going." Leon suggests.

[Asdfth]

"Yes I agree with Leon we should leave now. Plus I got a somewhat current map of the cave."

[CosmicOccurence]

If you open the map to examine the map, you see a rather basic, yet effective, map of Rusturf Tunnel. The only writing on it is one cave labled "Whismur Colony."

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Map

[Kantolin]

"Nice having you along then, Jakob. Let's get moving."

Ken tried to peek at the map as they walked, but being short was a detriment to 'looking over someone's shoulder'. Still, he shrugged. "Whismur colony?" He questioned, having never heard of a whismur.

Viktor was enjoying the walk.

[Arcran]

Jakob walks along, Rhopa fluttering at his side, pondering whether he should catch a Whismur or not.

[planswalker]

"Dunno what a "whismur" is, but if it comes in colonies, it's probably a pokemon."

[CosmicOccurence]

You reach the mouth of the cave right before night falls. About 10 minutes back, there was a shack whose only purpose appeared to be to shelter travelers from the elements. You have two options: spend the night in the shack, or press on into the cave at night.

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Here's the deal for travelling through dangerous locations. Somebody rolls a 1d100. The lower you get, the harder the encounter. Higher is easier, and if you get high enough, you won't encounter any battles. Everybody in the party can choose one of three options: 1)Subtract your Con modifier, 2) Add your Int modifier, or 3) not affect the roll. There is a cap for how much the roll can be modified. At night, the roll receives an automatic -10.

This does not replace your optional roll to search out wilds during a day, but instead occurs during travel. Note that using a roll to search for wilds does take time from travelling.

[Arcran]

Should we press on for this extremely urgent and time dependent mission? Jakob says, mostly sarcastic.

[Major]

"On one hand I'd prefer getting to those people quickly..." Amber says thinking, "On the other hand, if we race ahead and get exhausted and pass-out we won't be much help to the people at the plant, especially with the dangers of traveling at night." She notes, ignoring the man's sarcasm. "And saving lives IS a rather urgent mission. If you disagree, you don't have to come along."

[planswalker]

"You can't have it both ways. Either every minute counts and we need to press on or we had the time to let them have their pissing match of a battle. I think, as long as we stop gratuitously exploding our own 'mons, that we're capable of handling this cave as-is and our time is more valuable."

[Major]

"I realize we can't have it both ways, doesn't mean we can't WANT it both ways." Amber says wit ha shrug, "I'm all for pressing on, we just gotta make sure to be careful, retreat when we have to, etc etc."

[Asdfth]

"It seems it's decided that we move on.