>>36162785

Shouting at the crowds, waving a sign is only going to do you so much good. If you want to help Erwin and meet that 10-sales bonus you’re gonna have to do this the old fashioned way. “Hey, you!”

A guy looking over one of the station’s area maps looks up at you, then looks around a bit before pointing to himself. “…Me?”

You approach him, confidence in your step and goal in your mind. “Yes, you! You were just sorted too, right?”

“Y-yeah. How could you tell? It’s because I look so lost, right? Yeah… I… I’m just not sure what to do first, ya know? So much, so much…. It’s like my mom said, I’m just going to be overwhelmed and-“

You try to cut in, to get a word in edgewise but you can’t. He actually turns away from you, still rambling and working himself into a nice little storm of anxiety….

>10 minutes later…

You couldn’t take it anymore. You knew this guy’s whole life story, and all you wanted was for him to buy a book! “Kenneth…. KENNETH!” Yeah, he had referred to himself in the third person so…. You knew his name. “Listen, Kenneth – I understand you’re afraid, and you’re worried. But that’s part of the journey. It wouldn’t be a test of our characters if it wasn’t hard. You just have to believe in yourself, and know that bravery is you overcoming fear. Also, you can go over there and buy a book from Erwin. They’re cheap, and it’ll give you a lot of good advice.”

“Really?! Thanks! Man… I feel like we’re so close now, and I just met you. I haven’t been this close with somebody since myriendAnthonybuthemovedaway-“

He’s still talking, even as he walks towards the stand. Oh well. At least he’ll probably buy a book. Now just…. Nine more to go.

>cont.

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>>36162826

You take a long sigh and silently scream into your hands when a light touch on your shoulder brings your gaze up and around. “Dani?”

“Hey! You okay?” You nod. “Great! Well, I’ve only gotten about 4 sales in. How are you doing?”

F-four s-sales in….?! “Holy crap Dani, you rock!” You take her hands and start jumping a little in place. Dani just smiles and reddens. “We’ll be done in no time! No thanks to me, though! I’ve only sold one!” She starts laughing with you, her usual smile back on her face. “I promise I will make it up to you, though! We’ll catch you the best starter ever!”

>>>>

You are Dani 2795, master saleswoman. While Grey may be good at… other things, it seems that he hasn’t had much luck selling books thus far. Thankfully, he has you here to help him! You only need about 5 more book sales to really complete this “Trainer Task.” That reminds you… you and Grey will have to log this Task into your Pokedexes and get Erwin to sign off. Anyways, time to get back to business!

>Old woman, looks wealthy
>A couple of 20-somethings. Looks like they’re happy together. Romantic sight-seeing?
>A middle-aged man. Looks like he just got off his job.

>Roll 1d100 with your strategy / suggestion

Rolled 2 (1d100)

>>36162873

>Office worker man maybe he has sense pf guilt because his daughter who recently passed away and he will take pity on us and buy a bunch

"Hi there! I am trying to finish my first trainer task would you like to buy a book?"

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>>36162920
>Rolled 2

Oh. Oh yes. This is going to be a good thread. I can feel it.

Rolled 82 (1d100)

>>36162873
>>A couple of 20-somethings. Looks like they’re happy together. Romantic sight-seeing?

Try to sell them a book they can use to find romantic date spots. (Beaches, lakes, nice ridges for sunsets etc.)

>>36162873
I'm pissed at myself. Dani's segments are supposed to be in first-person.

I'll just blame it on my retarded alter-ego: Harold.

Rolled 100 (1d100)

>>36162873
>A couple of 20-somethings. Looks like they’re happy together. Romantic sight-seeing?

What could be more romantic then seeing beautiful Florida?

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>>36163075
[SPOILER] YOU THINK YOU CAN TAKE THAT CRIT FAILURE AWAY FROM ME, ANON?

DO YOU EVEN KNOW WHO. I. AM???

/shots fired

>>36163075

Haaaahahahahahahaha

eat shit, herald.

>>36162999
>>36162948
>>36163075

>writing

>>36163145

I have to make my way past various people crowding his stand now, but thankfully I’m able to get another copy of Erwin’s book. Let’s see…. There is a pretty wide demographic of people in the area. We have already sold to a bunch of trainers. Let’s see if I can find someone else who will want to buy.

There! That man looks like he just got off of his job. Maybe he would like a book to read tonight! Excuse me!” I power-walk over to him, and he looks up as I call out to him. “Hi there, sir! How are you today?”

His eyes have a very weary look to them, and once he gets a good look I can see, well, it looks like nostalgia? “O-oh. Hello there, young lady. I’m doing alright. Is there something I can do to help you?”

I give him a big smile. Poor man looks so sad! “Well, I’m actually working on my first Task on my Trainer Tour! I just registered today, and I’m trying to sell some books for my new friend over there.“ I give a point and a wave to Erwin’s stand, “I was wondering if you would like to buy a book!”

His expression just darkens as I talk, and I wonder if I said something wrong when he starts crying! “Y-You just started your tour?!” He sobs into one of his arms. “My daughter just passed away….! S-She was… she was attacked b-by an ursaring while on her TOUR!” He takes on to full on wailing, and I feel so bad I can’t help but grab one of his arms and pat him on the back as he eases onto the street.

Some people start staring, but I glare at them until they go away.

“I-it’s okay…. Why, well, why don’t you tell me some happy things about her? What was her name?”

“Jessica… Her name was Jessica, and she looked…. Like… YOU!” He goes back to wailing again. I, well, I can’t just leave him….

Looks like book sales will have to wait.

>cont.

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>>36163369

You are Grey, aspiring trainer, and poor bookseller. You first Trainer Task is… off to a rough start. Dani’s definitely pulling her wait, yeah, but there must be something you can do!
You take to your usual habit of contemplating things aloud. “Think. Think, Grey…. What are your strengths that you can play to…?” You think of times where you have heard about things to buy and books to read. Some word of mouth, yeah, but mostly…

>100

“The internet! Why didn’t I think of that before?!”

>>>>

It hardly takes 10 minutes after posting a thread on the Sortie section of your favorite Trainer Image Boards that there’s a veritable flock of young trainers swamping Erwin’s stand. All you had to do was upload some pictures of the maps, insult everyone’s favorite league champion, samefag a bit… It was too easy, really.

>>>>

After the initial crowd has died down a bit – mostly from Erwin selling out of most of his stock! – you and Dani are both helping him tidy up for the day. You noticed that Dani has makeup smudges and what look to be tear stains on her shirt. You’ll have to ask about that later. For now, all that matters is – you have your first Pokémon and free stuff!

>Espurr reacquired and registered to your Trainer ID!
>Erwin’s Autobiography acquired! Special locations and points of interest will be added to your map!

On his part, Erwin seems very happy. Extremely happy – and he surprised you by getting the Espurr’s pokeball custom painted while you were going through the Sort! He really deserved your help and all the sales. You’re proud to have his autobiography as a signed copy, and Dani said that she will always cherish the maps he gave her.

>Erwin’s number added to your contacts!

>Wut do now?
>Introduce yourself to your Espurr (recommended before battling or serious training)
>Go shopping
>Write-in or ask for something else!

>>36163629
>>Introduce yourself to your Espurr (recommended before battling or serious training)
>>Go shopping

The three of us can walk around the market together.

In hindsight we should have used Espurr to attract customers. Shit's kawaii.

>>36163629
>Introduce yourself to your Espurr (recommended before battling or serious training)
I missed the last 2 threads, but not this one!

>>36163629
>Introduce yourself to your Espurr (recommended before battling or serious training)
Let's be friends with our psycho thief cat

>>36163835
>>36163885
>>36163958

Question: Would you like a sub-quest before or after a huge, warm serving of PLOT?

>>36164102
I'll probably have fun either way.

And part of the fun would probably be figuring out what the plot is. So I'd say pick one, and keep it vague which it is. The more you hide the rails, the happier I'll be. PLOT is generally meant to be lewd.

>>36164102
Mix it us and don't tell us.
I want the suspense.

>>36164168

A respectable opinion. Thank you, Anon.

I will not be writing any lewd plot except in a paste-bin (maybe). Otherwise it is fade-to-black. for now. For my sake, please keep any lewd-ness relatively mature. Thanks, guys!

>writing

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>>36164361

You say your goodbyes to Erwin, promising to keep in touch and to call if you ever need advice or help. You and Dani both hoist your standard-issue backpacks. They’re light, but that’s hopefully about to change very soon. Because now ‘tis time… for shopping!

After all, you only have a couple hours of light left, but the night is still young!

“Alright, Dani. I’d say that we should grab what supplies we can in the area, maybe do some sightseeing, and then turn in at the Trainer House for the night. What do you think? Anything you want to do? Ooh, also… are you hungry?” At the thought your stomach offers a weak grumble, and you realize you haven’t eaten in several hours. “I’m not sure if they offer dinner at the House we saw on the map… Or if it’s free, besides.”

Dani contemplates that for a moment herself. “Yeah, we’ll have to grab dinner soon. I say that, before any of that – why don’t we meet your Espurr?”

Putting more practical matters aside for the moment – that’s actually a really good idea! Your first Pokémon! “You’re right, Dani. We need to get to know each other… I need to get to know my partner.” You look wistfully at the ball for a moment, storing this scene in your head for years to come. “Come on out!”

There’s a flash of light, and then purple fur. Your bipedal friend is currently hunched over on all fours; but, after peeking around for a bit, she rises to meet you, left paw rubbing at her ears.

She mewls a little, but is otherwise quiet.

>Hello! Nice to meet you! (Kind)
>Espurr, I am Grey. I am your trainer now. (Firm)
>Scan with your pokedex.
>Other (write-ins!)

>>36164812
>Kind
>Scan with pokedex
>Other: Scratch its little ears or belly!

>>36164812
>Espurr, I am Grey. I am your trainer now. (Firm)
The pokemon is a thief at heart, right? It needs a firm hand.
>Scan with your pokedex.

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>>36164812
>I am Grey, and this is Dani! Together the three of us will never be defeated! (Hotblooded)

>>36164812
>Kind
Maybe it had to steal to get by? A little understanding could help it trust us more.
>Scan with your Pokedex

>>36165112
Nice write-in. If this goes two "second"s then I will work this in.

>>36165112
Fuck it. Seconding cause macho.

>Writing

>>36165335

Even you are kneeling, the Espurr only comes to about the height of your chest. She’s a cute little thing, but you swear you’ll forge a dangerous partnership yet!

“Espurr, I am Grey. Grey.” You motion to your chest, keeping a soft smile on your face and solid eye contact.

A tiny, serene voice doesn’t fill your ears, but… your mind. “Grey. GREY. GreygreyGreyGREYGREYgrey.” Hundreds of little echoes of the Espurr’s voice, ringing through your head. It startles you, and the haunting ringing drowns out all other thoughts. You grip your head with your left hand as you motion to the Espurr with you right.

“Shh! Wait, shhh. Slowly. Slowly, Espurr!” The Espurr droops down a little, and its psychic projections calm down as well.

“Grey. Hello. Grey. Trainer. Grey.” Well, it knows your name very well. The automatic training algorithm in the pokeball would have made sure of that, yeah, but… Does it really need to repeat your name so much? You find it getting easier, but your Espurr’s voice is a loud humming, sometimes a booming, in your head. It will take getting used to.

“That’s right, Espurr. I am Grey, and I will take care of you. This, I promise. I am your trainer. And this,” you motion to Dani, who kneels down and gives a little wave. “… is Dani. She is a friend. And between the three of us - nothing will stand in our way!”

Now it’s Dani’s turn to be bombarded.

Thankfully, she weathers it better. You ask how. “There were some psychics in my StanFaH. You get used to it.”

>>>>

A few minutes later you are walking down Main Street, one of the Espurr’s little paws wrapped up in your hand. It looks up to you every few moments, muttering “Grey,” or “Trainer,” in your head. You… actually pick up some fear through what tiny mental link you have with her.

>Are you afraid?
>Do I scare you?
>Is something wrong?
>Don’t be afraid. I am your trainer, and it’s going to stay that way.

>>36165592
>Do I scare you?
>Is something wrong?

>>36165592
>Do I scare you?

>>36165592
>Do I scare you?

>>36165592
>>Is something wrong?

>>36165592
>Is something wrong?

>writing

>>36166001

You can’t ignore the insecurity and concern that’s coming from your little feline friend. You ask Dani to “Hold on,” and, kneeling down again, you try to mentally communicate with the Espurr.

“What…. Is…. Wrong? You… afraid…. Of… Grey?”

The little fuzzball blinks its large eyes a few times, then takes its paws and places them on your forehead. Your mental link instantly clears, and her voice once again fills your head as you close your eyes. “Trainer leave me before. Lonely. Sad. Bad. Bad things. Erica find me. Erica friend. Erica need my help. Concern about Erica. Please help her. Please let me say goodbye.” Her final word resounds in your head, rippling across your consciousness before the mental link drifts away. You open your eyes.

Dani gives you a look of concern as you rise, your hand to your head. “Is something wrong, Grey? With… her?”

“Yeah, she…” You don’t like just calling her by pronouns or “Espurr,” so you talk to her once more, this time aloud: “Espurr, do you have a name?” She reaches out to you mentally, telling you that Erica gave her a name but that you may "change it if want." You think it suits her well enough.

You tell Dani aloud that her name is “Mittens,” and that she has a friend who may need help. At the least, Mittens wants to say goodbye.

>”I promise you will get to say goodbye, and we will try to help Erica, soon. I need to do some things, first.”
>”We have to do other things, Mittens. I have the Tour to worry about.”
>”Do you know where she is? We can go find her right now.”

>>36166252
>”Do you know where she is? We can go find her right now.”

>>36166252
>”Do you know where she is? We can go find her right now.”

>>36166252
>>”Do you know where she is? We can go find her right now.”

>>36166252
>”Do you know where she is? We can go find her right now.”

Heroic hivemind.

>writing

>>36166517

You ask Mittens if Erica is nearby. She says that yes, she is, and that she can lead you to her. “Dani, is it okay if we find this ‘Erica’ and give her some help? I think it would really help Mittens be more comfortable. If you want, I can go on by myself.”

Nah just smiles, shaking her head. “Nah – we’re in this together, remember? I’ll just add this onto the ‘You Owe Me’ chart!”

>>>>

Mittens leads the two of you towards the Western edge of the city, and the bustling of crowds and shops has been replaced by quiet streets and simple homes dotting a landscape of older abandoned buildings. It is one such “abandoned” building that Mittens leads to you. She shows you a small hole in one of the walls, telling you that is how she usually gets in. She doesn’t know how Erica enters and leaves.

>The main door is locked. You could try to kick it in? Roll1d100
>You could try and pry away the fiberboards on one of the windows? 1d100
>Look for another way in 1d100

>>36166894
*Dani just smiles...

Harold!!!

Rolled 24 (1d100)

>>36166918
Nah, just smiles

>>36166894
>Look for another way in 1d100
No point busting the first blocked entrance we see

>>36166956

>You try to roll another crit
>Nah, just smiles



Writing this for you Anons makes my day. I want you to know that.

Rolled 41 (1d100)

>>36166894
>Look for another way
Try sneaking through the vents like Solid Ekans

Rolled 93 (1d100)

>>36166894
Open the door, get on the floor. EVERYBODY WALK THE DINOSAUR.

Rolled 91 (1d100)

>>36167121
Playing these make my day
>>36167161
Hey look a fantastic roll again

>>36167141
"Ekans...? EKANS...?!?! EKANSSSSS!"

Rolled 41 (1d100)

>>36166894
>Look for another way in 1d100

>writing

Can anyone post some mood music, or just listening music for me, please? Always helps me write better.

>>36167340
What kinda music do you like? I tend to work to breakcore but I doubt that's for everyone

>>36167340
We could make a room at plug.dj if we wanna get jammin'

>>36167399
>>36167364

I have no idea what these things are but I want them in my ears.

>>36167340
Got it!

http://youtu.be/-sOadAaGiq4

>>36167340
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKNaJ4O4QJU

>>36167340
Well, if you like psytrance stuff Shpongle is pretty great- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWpSbTdNMjk

Or if Rock Fusion is more your thing I'd heartily recommend Electric Outlet's On!- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ioe5xzpVyMQ

>>36167512
>Shpongle
Mah nigga
>>36167464
Well plug.dj lets people join a room and take turns to play youtube vids or soundcloud tracks.
Link is literally https://plug.dj/

You'll need to log in now apparently though, seems they updated it since I last took a gander. I have a throwaway google account so it doesn't bother me, but I think you can sign up with the site itself with simply an email address

>>36167580
Right, so made a room for this thread. Find it here: https://plug.dj/pokemon-southern-shores

>>36167340
>http://youtu.be/-sOadAaGiq4

“Well, I’m going to look for another way in. Dani, would you mind staying here with Mittens? Once I get inside I’ll open the main door for you.”

“Alright – that sounds good. Just don’t get eaten by a gastly or anything!”

>>>>

>91

You manage to find a large vent with a variety of boxes and an AC unit underneath. You notice that the screws look to be missing except for one. It probably swings away, and is looks large enough to crawl into. This must be how Erica gets in and out. You clamber onto the AC unit, being careful to distribute your weight, and – sure enough – the vent cover swings away and you are able to get inside.

There is a large hole punched out of the duct system. You lower yourself down and land onto a cold concrete floor. There’s no furniture, and the only light is coming from the vent – and from a room ahead of you. Checking around you see some dishes in a sink, so Erica has definitely been living here… but why? You work the locks and bolts on the main door, and the electricity thankfully works – so the electric bolt slides open as well.

Dani and Mittens both look relieved when you open the door. You tell Mittens to lead the way, and she does. Her soft feet pad across the floor, and she heads towards the lit-up room. You watch as she disappears behind the doorway, and then a weak voice can be heard talking to her. You and Dani look at each other, concerned, and then you follow.

>cont

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>>36168205

As you slowly approach the doorway, you call out. “….Erica? Are you in there…?” You and Dani turn the corner, and – there she is.

But…. something’s wrong here.

>Roll 1d100
>Sorry for the wait, guys!!!

Rolled 61 (1d100)

>>36168827
No problem
>That's a ghost! Maybe

Rolled 45 (1d100)

>>36168827

What's going on...?

Rolled 89 (1d100)

>>36168827
rolling
No prob Herald

Rolled 78 (1d100)

>>36168827
Shit, quick time event!

● ■ R2

>>36168893
Good to see you again, Soros. Good roll.

>writing

>>36168893
Every time we gotta throw dice, there's always someone who hits 80+
It's almost getting silly

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>>36168934

Mittens stands next to a still form, swaddled in blankets and…. Radiating darkness?

>89

You toss a protective arm in front of Dani, and reach out to your Espurr. “Mittens, get away from that!”

That’s when the darkness hits you.

A purple… “haze,” emanates from the still, blanketed form, and it seems to suck the light out of the very air. It washes over you – ethereal, yet it feels like you are being crushed by waves of dark water. A heavy despair washes over you.

You’ve felt this before. You had seen a match with a particularly strong ghost trainer. Reminded you of Silent Edgar, the Ghost Lord. Anyways, the trainer brought out a Gengar, and when it unleashed that first Night Shade… several people fainted.

You bring up the happiest thoughts you can think of, swimming out of the sea of despair. Thankfully, it must have missed Dani – because you are able to focus on a reassuring hand she has gripped onto your shoulder.

“…Grey!” You focus on her voice, like a float in a stormy sea. “….GREY!”

You snap out of it, the weight leaving you finally. You spy it in a corner – a small, purple shape, with large black eyes. A Gastly.

>You have a good feeling Mittens knows Covet, Leer, and Scratch. Better pray it knows Confusion.

>Run?
>Fight?
>Roll 1d100 with your choice

Rolled 48 (1d100)

>>36169388
>Fight?
No point running til we know what it can do.

By the way, anyone interested in >>36167641 ?
I feel kinda daft being there by myself

Rolled 66 (1d100)

>>36169388
>Fight!
Can we catch it? We should totally catch it.

>>36169464
>I'll check it out! I really appreciate it. I need an account or something?

Rolled 27 (1d100)

>>36169469
I don't think we've bought any balls yet since we're yet to buy our general goods.
I suppose it's possible the starter kits we were given contain a few?

>>36169488
Yeah, I think it's mandatory to make an account now but afaik it's just an email address you need, so use a junk one or something and you're set.

Rolled 47 (1d100)

>>36169388
>Fight?

Rolled 32 (1d100)

>>36169388
>>Fight?

Rolled 10 (1d100)

>>36169464
>>36169469
>>36169523
>>36169527
>>36169528
Who, we finally rolled low!

Rolled 21 (1d100)

>>36169388
>Fight!

>writing

>>36169712

The Gastly hisses and screeches at you, and you anticipate another Night Shade incoming. You try to bark out a command before it does.
“Mittens…! Up there! Get it!” Then the wave hits you. You gasp and dryheave.

Mittens’s voice fills your head. “Grey!” Concern, then anger. “No! No hurt Grey! You no hurt MY TRAINER!”

>>>>

I am Dani 2795, and I’m facing my first ghost type.

My friend, Grey, has just been hit by another – I think it was a Night Shade? – and he’s on his hands and knees, gasping for air. I don’t have a pokemon, but I have to get this take care of this thing. I have to do what I can.

I rummage through my bag and pull out one of the standard issue container-balls. I’m pretty sure this one contains a pokeball…. There’s more hissing, and then a feline growl. I look up, and Mittens has batted the Gastly to the ground, but is having trouble getting any sort of solid hit on it. It’s hard to tell where the miasma-like cloud around it ends and the pokemon begins.

>Roll 1d100
>Try and catch it?
>Flee?
>Try and kick it’s face in?

Rolled 74 (1d100)

>>36170006
>Try and kick it’s face in?
Is Dani more than a normal-type?

Rolled 11 (1d100)

>>36170006
CATCH IT!

Rolled 64 (1d100)

>>36170006
>Try and catch it?

Rolled 22 (1d100)

>>36170006
>Try and catch it

>>36170072
>>36170079
Gotta weaken it first, then go for the catch. Seems Mittens is just going for swipes

Rolled 7 (1d100)

>>36170006
>Try and catch it?

Seems like most votes for "Catch it!"

Final destination vote. Link to this post with Yes or No.

>>36170111
Hmm, on that note, if we fail a catch is the ball reusuable?

Rolled 33 (1d100)

>>36170006
>Try and catch it?

Kick the ball into its face!
We're doing this Veridian City style.

>>36170183
Yes

>>36170183
Yes
But think to Mittens that she should try a different attack.

>writing

>>36170323
Nice final destination Soros. Not that you were samefagging, since I was the only other reply

Rolled 64 (1d100)

>>36170183
Yes.

>>36170006

I cycle through the container’s contents on the pop-up display as quickly as possible. Tent…. R-Bars…. Clothes…. There! Pokeball!

I release the selected contents, and with a bright flash it appears. Bending down, I snatch up the pokeball from the floor.

>>>>

You are Grey, and you feel very, very ill.

But there’s no time to be weak.

“Mittens…. Mittens….! Use CONFUSION! Hitting it won’t work!”

“TrainerGrey, Mittens BUSY!” More growls and hisses as the gastly and the Espurr circle each other, diving in and out. Unfortunately, Mittens seems to be coming out the worse of the two. Long scratches and tiny bitemarks mar her fur.

“I know, but scratches NO WORK! You have to hit it with your MIND! Use your MIND, Mittens! Attack the bad pokemon’s MIND!”

You hope she can understand that….

>>>>

I aim the reticle at the Gastly, but I can’t get a clear shot. Mittens is keeping it moving around where it can’t get a nightshade off, but it’s moving around too much for me to get a pokeball off! Damnit…

Then the gastly goes still. A moment it was rising in the air, and then it wobbles – once, twice – and then it falls. Mittens pounces on it, but I am able to get the reticle on its outstretched wing.

Come on, come on…..!

Lock!

“Mittens, move!” And she does. After that I reel back, and throw.

>Roll 1d100

Rolled 4 (1d100)

>>36170581
Pokeball a go!

Rolled 56 (1d100)

>>36170581

Rolled 30 (1d100)

>>36170581

Rolled 50 (1d100)

>>36170581
rolling

Rolled 82 (1d100)

>>36170581

>Writing

>>36170855

I must have drawn the attention of the little shit with my shouting. I really wish I hadn’t done that.

A wave hits me, starting in the back of my head and moving downwards – a seizing feeling, and the pokeball hits the ground as I lose my grip on it. The sound, and the sensation of letting it go, only vaguely registers in my mind, however. Everything seems dampened, and then…. Sadness. Lonliness. Despair. Everything is dark. Dark…. Dark….

I lose consciousness.

>>>>

You shakily reach for the pokeball while keeping the darkness at the edge of your mind. You watch as Dani falls to the floor, and you look over – Mittens doesn’t look much better. The Gastly is moving towards her still, purple form. My fingers scratch the ball. Closer… closer….

Got it.

I lift my arm shakily, and then throw. It sails, floats in the air… My head slumps back, and I stare at the ceiling.

There is a flash of light.

“Got you, you son of a bitch.”

>Roll 1d100 to Recover

Rolled 16 (1d100)

>>36171083

Rolled 32 (1d100)

>>36171083

Rolled 84 (1d100)

>>36171083
The very best doesn't faint!

Rolled 5 (1d100)

>>36171083

Rolled 17 (1d100)

>>36171083

>>36171125
You juuuuuuust nicked it with that roll haha.

>writing
>Getting some whiskey first, though

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>>36171156
That's how we roll, yo.

>>36171180

I am Dani 2795 and I… ughhhh…. My head hurts like a bitch.

I roll over from my stomach, sitting up slowly… very slowly. Grey is next to me, his eyes narrowed and breaths shallow, but steady. “….Grey? Are you okay?”

He looks up at me, trying to force a bit of a smile. “Yeah… yeah. Good job catching it, Dani.” I try to smile back at that, but it’s hard. I feel so empty. So cold. “You… well, I guess you got your first starter now….”

We both chuckle a little at that.

>I don’t know, Grey. You threw the ball. I just locked it.
>Thanks. I was hoping for a vulpix, but… scary-ass bat works too.
>How’s Mittens? And Erica…!?
>Write-ins!

>>36171448
>"Pretty unusual ways we got 'em too, eh? C'mon, let's see how everyone else weathered that."
>Check on the others

>>36171448
>Thanks. I was hoping for a vulpix, but… scary-ass bat works too.
>How’s Mittens? And Erica…!?

>>36171448
>How’s Mittens? And Erica…!?

>writing

>>36171673

“Grey. Grey, we need to check on Mittens and Erica.” I get up onto my legs, my head spinning. “I’ll check on them – you call the police or something. I think Erica needs help.”

I walk over to the still form, and pull back the blankets. There she sits, looking about my age – but very, very sick. The Gastly must have been doing something to her. Do…. Do Gastly suck blood? I don’t want to find out….

Mittens is okay. I check on her pulse and she’s alive and breathing – but she had a very rough fight. I dig out a potion, cradling her little head. She speaks to me as I spray antiseptic foam that covers and speeds the healing of her wounds. “G-Grey…. Okay? M-Mittens…. G-Good…. Pokemon? Erica…. Erica safe…?”

>Response?

>>36171827
Yes Mittens you are a good pokemon, the best actually. Erica is safe from that Ghastly, and I used a potion on her. If she is safe too move we need tog et her medical attention.

>>36171827
>"Yes Mittens, you did good. Erica's still alive, with the ghastly dealt with her condition shouldn't worsen and help is on the way."
>Idle thought, perhaps we oughta talk to the Prof about this ghastly attack. Are all pokemon bound by whatever it is that keeps them docile?

Whew, good thing we didn't dally and go shopping. Can't imagine our heroics would have ended quite so well had that been the case

>>36171912

Good idle thought. I will try to address this IC.

>>36171912
This sounds good.

>>36171979
>>36171955
>>36171912
>>36171911

Keep throwing out any suggestions or thoughts you have. I will be...

>writing

>>36172005

I run my hand over Mittens forehead, and she closes her eyes, her breathing slowing as the medicine takes effect. “You are more than a ‘good’ pokemon, Mittens. You are the best. I will make sure Grey and Erica will be okay. You just rest. You did your part.”

A little feeling of gratitude works its way through my mind. I pick Mittens up and lay her down on a pile of blankets and cushions as I turn my attentions back to Erica.

>>>>

You are Grey and…. This is what a hangover must feel like.

Your fingers were shaky, but you dial the police and tell them your approximate location. The operator on the other end of the line stated that their GPS location systems would do the rest. You explained that you had found a young girl, Erica, and she seemed to have suffered from a gastly attack. The monster had been neutralized, but she needed medical attention. The operator asked if she was bleeding, mumbling, breathing… You directed these questions to Dani who had just finished applying a potion to various bruises on Erica’s body to at least numb the pain. She said there was no current heavy bleeding, and Erica was breathing. No mumbling.

The emergency personnel would have to do the rest. You stand up, take a few breaths, and look around. Mittens had been taken care of – thanks to Dani. There weren’t any immediate personal possessions around other than some clothes and empty food boxes scattered around. You return Mittens to her ball and go to open the front door.

>>>>

The authorities load Erica into an ambulance. An officer asks you some basic questions and commends you. She even signs off for a level B Trainer Task, earning both you and Dani points for your trouble. You idly notice that Dani is now eleventh in her color. You are fifth in yours.

>Ask the officer any questions?
>Ask to be taken to the medical center to see Erica?
>Go to the medical center later?
>Do anything in particular? It’s getting rather late.

>>36172458
>>Ask the officer any questions?
>"How often does this happen?"
>"She should be able to make a full recovery, right?" (Yay for optimism!)
>>Ask to be taken to the medical center to see Erica?
>Wouldn't hurt to get a check up ourselves perhaps, dunno whether there was any lasting shock from the effects on the mind
Either way, we gotta show Mittens that Erica will pull through

>>36172458
>>36172530
Backing this also call prof if it is uncommon just in case. He should know.

>>36172458
>>Ask to be taken to the medical center to see Erica?

Hospitals sell food so let's eat something once we get there.

>>36172612
>>36172603
>>36172530

I'll take these.
Ah man.... I want to keep going. How long can you guys hold out for? Another hour or two?

>>36172725
Yup took a nap before I got here im set.

>>36172725
Sure, I'll be around for at least another hour if not longer.

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>>36172748
This smart man has his priorities straight!

>writing

>>36172748
that's some foresight you got there

>>36172791

You spend a couple more minutes talking to the officer – asking how common this sort of attack is, particularly for a Gastly. What the odds of recovery are. “She should be able to make a full recovery, right?”

The officer is a younger woman, with blue streaks in her hair. “Yes, I expect that she will recover completely. The blood loss didn’t seem too extreme, and her mental stats were solid enough. I gather that her dreams hadn’t been fed on for too long… nor her blood. Maybe a night or two. If it had gone on much longer she wouldn’t be so lucky… Thankfully, you found her. “

You and Dani share a look, and her nod communicates all you need to know. “Officer, if I may… Would you mind taking us to the center she was taken to? So we can see how she does? We would really appreciate it.”

>>>

Minutes in the back of a police cruiser and you’re at the Medical Center and Trainer House. The officer leaves with a salute, but not before telling you that she doesn’t imagine that you will immediately be able to see Erica. Tomorrow morning will probably be different, however.

Dani stretches before looking at her watch. “Well… I’m a little hungry, and I’m VERY tired… Jeez, we’ve done a lot today, huh?” You both give tired laughs at that. “What do you want to do now, Grey?”

>Open choices for you guys
>Some suggestions: Food, sleep, TV, call home, get Mittens checked out, get checked out yourself, get a bed for the night (free), get a room for the night ($100)
>Will text Professor next post

>>36173053
Difference between free and paid for room? Is it to do with sharing with Dani?

>>36173099
Yes.

Bed in "common" room with other guys (like a hostel?) or your own private room.

>>36173053
get Mittens checked out, Food, Tv (To watch the event that we missed), go to bed for free.

>>36173053
>Eat dinner with Dani and then find a couple of beds for the night

>>36173114
Oh sick. Well, let's offer Dani the choice since I can't imagine Grey giving a toss.

>>36173053
All the suggestions sound good. Should probably hit the pokecentre first to get Mittens and ghostbat up in health. Probably a good idea to eat something quick and easy and get to bed nice and early, give us a good nights sleep and early start to buy our gear.

>Okay

Looks like:

Eat
Sleep (Separately for free)
Heal yourselves and pokemon
Check out videos of the event


Anything else?

>>36173330
We oughta send a quick call home to tell mom we love her and are doing great, maybe a word of thanks in Old Man's way for the excellent training

>>36173371
This sounds good. If anyone has anything else throw it out there and I will add it into a separate post or something.

>writing

>>36173408

You let out a long yawn while stretching. “Let’s see if we can get checked out real quick by a nurse, then get something to eat while your gastly and Mittens get healed?”

Dani nods at that, letting out a yawn herself. “Sounds good… maybe get our clothes washed or something. Dunno how that works here, but…. Yeah. So tired…”

You nod heavily while walking to the nurse’s station. “You and me both, Dani.”

>>>>

The nurse on duty gave both of you a quick check-up, offering some medicine to help with your sleep incase you have any nightmares – the only short term side effect of the attack. After that you got some laundry tickets, dropping off your dirty clothes from the Sort, and grabbed some cheap grub from the café. Meat and veggie wraps for both of you, with some peanut butter cookies for dessert.

You speak up over a mouth full of spinach. “So are you going to name him?” Dani looks up at you, her head partially slumped over on her hand.

“Hm?” She has a bit of greens sticking out of her mouth. It’s cute.

“Your gastly. Are you going to name it?”

“I was thinking Vlad.” You laugh at that. “Good name for a scary little guy like him, huh? Vlad the Purple Impaler?” You both laugh. A nice end to the day.

>>>>

Both pokemon come back in tip-top shape, and you say good-bye to Dani and Vlad as you and Mittens head to the boys’ dorm D. You get ready for bed, throwing on something comfortable, brushing your teeth, reading up on some internet news… Finally, you slide into sheets with a long sigh. Mittens curls up into the pit of your arm, eyes drooping. A soft mental “purr” flows into your mind.

You shoot out a text to the professor, asking him about domestic attacks rates around the city and explaining the evening’s events.

>cont.

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>>36173754

He doesn’t immediately respond, so you throw on some earbuds and watch a video recapping the Sorting End Ceremony. Dragonites… they had some juvenile dragonites doing fly-bys. Nice. A charizard… Rapidash parade across the stadium field…. A Golem tower! Awesome! And there was an interesting speaker in attendance. Russian name, you dare not try to pronounce it. Scientist, apparently. Gave a nice commencement speech.

You flick off the screen of your Silphone and slip into the darkness. The sounds of sheets and snoring surround you, with a soft purring coming from Mittens. You wrap her closer with your arms, pulling her against you. You scratch her behind the ears, thinking of how lucky you have been today, despite its many difficulties. The tiny purple form of your Espurr fills you with hope, and wards off any ill-feelings that threaten to spoil your good mood.

You drift to sleep.

>>>>

Your dreams are not uncomfortable, dark, or frightening. Instead, they are clear. Poignant. And… you can’t help but shake the feeling that they are important.

Your conversation with Professor Pine in his lab is presented before you. You ask him about the dangers of pokemon, of his discovery. You warn him that evil men could do evil things with such knowledge.

He acknowledges this. He says that he remembers a time when pokemon were still feared, as weapons of mass destruction. That the times of warfare and rampaging monsters still haunted many people. He says that he would never want those times to return.

You ask about Maximus – why wasn’t he affected? The professor goes quiet. He says he doesn’t know for sure, but…. He thinks it’s because Maximus cares about him. His hypothesis is that the signal doesn’t make pokemon evil, or dangerous. It simply allows them to be so.

You claim that this must be the case. Pokemon and humans can live together.

A loud voice calls out to you: “Do not lose yourself, Grey. Do not lose your hope.”

Is anyone still around?

Just wanted to check

>>36173977
Reporting in

>>36173977
Yes sir.

>>36173977
It's only 9PM here. I'll be around for at least 2 more hours.

>>36173977
I mostly lurk but I'm here.

>>36173977
just getting some toast, i'm here

>>36173977
here and waiting Herald

>writing

Whisky-powers, ACTIVATE!

>>36174212

You awaken to a light, wet… rough? Feeling on your cheek. You mumble, lifting your hand up to feel… fur.

“TrainerGrey. TrainerGrey up now. Morningtime.”

“Good morning to you too, Mittens.” You stretch, rubbing the sleep out of your eyes and swinging your legs off the bed. The floor is cold, and the morning sun is just beginning to peek into your room.

>>>>

About a half hour later and you are sitting in the dining hall once more, chewing on some toast while feeding Mittens some steak. She was very much enjoying chewing on the little pieces you would toss her, and you had made a game of trying to get her to guess where you were going to toss it to next. She was doing very well (psychic powers are cheating, though…!)

You dial up your home number on your silphone, and a moment later your mother is staring at you through virtual space, a soft smile on her face. She’s… already at work. Typical.

“Grey.”

“Mother.” You give her a small nod, and try to get a big smile to your face.

“So how was your first day?”

>What will it be, Trainer?

>>36174323
Pretty awesome, made a few friends got 6th overall in sort caught my first pokemon and saved someone from a wild ghost pokemon attack.

>>36174346
Hahah, this basically. We could also mention that we bumped into the Prof of all people.

Don't forget though, what with the points for ghostyheroics we actually got bumped to 5th

>>36174346
I may have errored earlier in the thread.... You guys are now 5th overall in your Sort, 1st in your color. Dani is 11th in her color now. Sorry, guys.

I blame Harold.

>Nah, just smiles.

>>36174346
>>36174393

Some mild bragging, coming up.

>writing

>>36174323
IT WAS AWESOME! I GOT TO HELP PROF. PINE! I CAUGHT A POKEMON!SAY HI MITTENS I SAVED THIS GIRL! I MET THIS OTHER GIRL ON THE TRAIN AND WE'RE GONNA TRAVEL TOGETHER! I RANKED TOP IN MY COLOR AND ^TH IN THE REAGION! AND I"M ALREADY UP TO 5!

>>36174626
Hahah, playing to the whole autism thing?

>>36174639
I sometimes find it hard not to. Autistic master race!

>>36174539

“It… was full of challenges, but I made a good friend – Dani – and we came out on top each time.”

Your mother raises an eyebrow at this, shifting in her seat so that she can lean into the camera more. “Ah. A friend…? I see… Tell me more about her.”

“Ah, well, she’s nice. Very nice. And she can cook! The main thing was that we both did well in the Sorting results and already completed two Trainer Tasks!”

Your mother gives a curt nod. “Very good. But is she cute?”

You put a hand to your face. Why does she always have to focus on the stupid shit…? “So, yeah. I placed 5th in the sort overall… 1st in my color. Saved someone…. You know. From a gastly.”

“Are you avoiding the question, Grey?”

“Come on, Mom! Yes, she’s very cute. No, we haven’t done anything!” You throw your hands up, sighing once more. “Also, my first pokemon is an Espurr.” You hold up Mittens. “This is Mittens. She’s great so far. Tell the old man I said hello.”

“I will.” Your mother blows you a kiss, then waves goodbye. “Make sure I don’t get any grandkids until you’re done with the tour!” You hang up, put Mittens down, then stand up yourself.

“That Grey’s mom?” Mittens looks up at you, curiously.

You speak aloud to the little cat as you gather up your dishes. “Yes. That’s my mom…” Then you turn around. “Oh.”

“Hi Dani.” She’s beet red again, and twisting one end of her hair into knots while laughing nervously. “H-How…. Much did you hear?”

She just laughs nervously.

>cont.

>>36174639
I need to introduce an autistic character named Harold.

>>36174707
Wow that is awesomely hilarious

>>36174707
Goddamnit Mum! I bet she could see Dani and everything since she was facing us and Dani entered behind...

>>36174736
Kinda like Timmy from Pokemang?

>>36174736
>>36174765
GOD NO, PLEASE NO.

>>36174707
Mom's got her priorities straight.

>>36174775
>"So, this is Dani's younger brother Timmy! YAAAAAY!"

>>36174775
>>36174795
How about a character like RED from It's Always Sunny in Pallet Town?

Beedrill stronk.

>>36174822
I would not mind him I guess.
I miss It's Always Sunny in Pallet Town and that punk girl Pokemon quest.

>>36174822
Never read it, though judging by the number of votes on suptg it looks like it'll be darn entertaining

>>36174707


After gathering up your laundry and checking out your beds, you and Dani see to visiting Erica. Thankfully, the nurse gives the go-ahead; seems Erica’s condition has been stable since earlier this morning and with treatment she has rapidly improved. Another attending nurse walks you up to the correct floor and room, knocking on the door until a soft “Come in!” can be heard on the other side.

The door opens and Mittens bounds inside. You and Dani follow, walking into a small white room with a tiny bed occupied by Erica – who is awake and looking much better.

The nurse checks over her vitals and the IVs hooked up to her while making introductions. “Hi, sunshine! Hope you’re doing well! Let’s see… your numbers are looking great. These fine young folks are the two that rescued you!” Erica gives a weak smile inbetween giving cuddles to Mittens. “They thought it would be good to check on you, and apparently they brought you a friend!”

“Yes. They did. Thank you, and thank you for bringing Mittens.” Mittens purrs happily. “A-Are…. Are one of you her trainer now?” You raise your hand. “Good. She deserves a good trainer…”

>Wut say? Wut do?

>>36174840
>punk girl Pokemon quest
Tell me more...

>>36174849
>"You call her Mittens too? We... well we thought the name was appropriate, but wow, hahah. How are you feeling this morning?"
Maybe lead convo into asking details about the ghastly attack incase they prove useful for Prof's research, though don't press anything if it's stressing her out

>>36174849
Glad you're doing better Erica, Mittens was worried about you and looks like we got to you just in time. Also Mittens picked me kinda, She picked my pocket and I tagged her with a pokeball to keep her from getting away. Glad she did though she's an awesome little thing.

>>36174849
Muh internal conflict.

>>36174888
It's called pokemon quest, has about 51 threads before QM up and vanishes.

>>36174943
;__;

Don't remind me....

>>36174969
Y-you would never leave us like that, r-right herald?

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>>36174969
I'm sorry. Lets cry it out.

Still have to call you a faggot for using emotes on an image board though.

>>36175014
Far as I can see ;_; is the one emoticon you can get away with on /tg/

Because sadfeels are srs business

>>36174980
I'm going to try and avoid it. I'm going to say right now though that late night threads will be reduced to 1 per week, most likely.

>>36175014
I completely understand. I'm tired, and the emote was the quickest thing. I deserve the shame for my laziness.


>writing
>probably last update for the night....

>>36175062

“Well she’s an amazing pokemon. She led us to you, actually. She was really worried.” Mittens gives a nod, and Erica just cuddles her harder. “Glad to see you are doing better, though. We found you just in time, I guess. Fate must have led us here, or at least Mittens to me – she tried to pick my pocket, so I captured her to keep her from getting away.” You give Mittens a smarmy grin. “Rotten little thing.” And she just sticks her tongue back out at you.

“Yeah…. That’s… That’s actually partly my fault.” You and Dani both give Erica confused looks at that. “Mittens was stealing to try and take care of me. I know it’s not an excuse, but I had been robbed on the road not too long ago. I’m a new trainer, and I didn’t know what to do. I got back to Jay City, but that Gastly must have done something to me. I started avoiding people, and I just wanted to curl up in that old house, and…. And….” She starts crying. Mittens mewls at her, putting her paws on Erica’s crossed arms.

You nod your head, mouth set in a grim line. “Yeah, Gastly can do that. Even just facing it for that brief period of time… I hear they can drive people to insanity, or at least deep depression. It’s a good thing Mittens found you and was taking care of you.”

Dani meets Erica at her side, rubbing her back while making soft coos and offering reassurances. “It’s not your fault, Erica. It’s okay…. It’s gone, and you’re alright. You can make a fresh start, or stay here and be safe. It’s not your fault…” Dani looks at you, mouthing “What should we do?”

>What should you do, Trainer?

>>36175233
We could either offer to have her join us, or offer her Mittens back.

>>36175233
>Ask Mittens if she wants Erica to be her trainer.

>>36175274

Join us. No way I'm giving up Mittens.

>>36175274
>offer her Mittens back.
u w0t m8?

>>36175233
She could join us if she feels well enough, or we can exchange contacts and meet up again later. If she's still destitute we could probably arrange Mom to lend her some money.

I'd say just give her some of ours, but we need all for shopping potentially and we're not allowed outside influences to help us

Looks like you want to ask Mittens about it, and talk to Erica about traveling together.

Anons with hearts of gold.

>writing

>>36175233
Ask Mittens if she wants to stay with Erica.

>>36175297
If you love someone, you gotta set em free. If Mittens prefers her to us, that's the way it should be, we're not a slave master.

>>36175386
>If you love someone, you gotta set em free. If Mittens prefers her to us, that's the way it should be, we're not a slave master.
I know, but muh Mittens...

>>36175380

You walk over to the little group huddled together on the hospital bed.

You mentally project to Mittens, or at least try to. “Mittens…? Do you want to stay with Erica? Do you want Erica to be your trainer?” Thankfully, she picks up on it, as her ears perk up and then she looks at you.

“Take care of Erica, yes. Erica trainer? No. Grey trainer.” You smile a bit at that and pet Mittens on the head.

You put a hand on Dani’s shoulder. She looks at you, questioning, and then stands when you motion for it. “Erica?” The robed girl looks up at you a bit, still crying into her arms. “Why don’t you travel with us? You can stay close to Mittens, we’ll all help each other… Do you have any pokemon?” Erica nods her head.

“Y-yeah. I have a Paras. I managed to catch him on my way back to Jay City.”

“Perfect. If you choose to, then, we can all travel together. I promise we won’t let anyone hurt you – and you can promise us the same thing. And if we see whomever stole from you I will personally kick their asses.”

She smiles a bit, and nods. “I…. I would really like that. Thank you. All of you.” You all smile at that, and the mood brightens considerably.

>>>>

You spend some minutes getting to know Erica, but she needed rest so you part ways with shared numbers and promises to come back when she is discharged (should be soon enough). First things first, you need to go shopping – for three people now!

>End of Thread.

>>36175505

Thanks for playing, everyone! Great thread.

If you have any questions or criticism, please share!

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great thread. my only criticism is that people keep reminding me of pokemon quest and I get all sad.

>>36175505
Aww sick, she's gonna get a bitchin' parasect some day.

>>36175521
Thanks for running, looking forward to the next one

>>36175521
Thanks for running Herald so far its pretty good. So are 2 companions the max we can have?

>>36175568
No.

>>36175593
Ok I would ask more questions but im about to fall out. Thanks for running and looking forward to next quest!

>>36175622
Thank you! Sleep well, friend.

Archive's up and ready for voting over here: http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=the%20herald

G'night y'all

Herald, you and everyone in here are Aces all the way.

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>>36175713

>>36175760
not what I meant but okay, sure.