EXCURSION: ROUTE 113A

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EXCURSION: ROUTE 113A

POSTED ON Apr 6, 2021 0:13:57 GMT

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[attr="class","omgentop"]EXCURSION: ROUTE 113A

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ROCKET EXCURSION

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EXPOSITION

REPORTS HAVE COME IN about the ashy route east of Fallarbor. Although the locale is known to grow hardy trees that can withstand the harsh volcanic ash, the thick grasses and foliage have grown lush and full. To make matters more suspicious, covert Rockets have discovered the appearance of a white tree beginning to grow in a remote corner of one of the fields.

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MAX # OF PARTICIPANTS:[break]3-4 ROCKETS, 3 LEAGUE.

A group of SPINDA have begun dancing around an odd growth: a thick and short white tree that is reminiscent of the one that was found in Littleroot. Rocket has reason to believe this tree is a sign of Xerneas— and possesses infinity energy within its structure. Excavate the tree to the best of your ability before Rocket reinforcements arrive with TRANSPORT/TELEPORTS.[break][break]

OBJECTIVES
At least 1 Pokemon must mega evolve.
At least 1 Pokemon must use a z-move.
🌳 The move, OBLIVION WING must be used at least once.
🌳 At least 1 Pokemon must faint for Cillian Quinn's AVATAR powers to take effect.
At least 1 trainer must be seriously injured.
At least 1 Pokemon must be seriously injured.
🌳 At least 1 Spinda must die (interference, used as shield, etc.), or be saved from the brink of death thanks to Eva Morales.
A rivalry must be forged between one League and one Rocket.
Rocket must succeed in securing the tree.
End the thread on the 5th page.

Objectives marked by the 🌳 are special objectives unlocked by the presence of particular characters.[break][break][break][break]

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GUIDELINES

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. To ensure these events run smoothly, you must communicate with your thread partners and are able to keep up with them. Please let your partners know if you will be busy, lose interest, or find yourself unable to post.[break][break]

Always exercise courtesy, maturity and patience.
To receive FULL REWARDS, you must check off every single objective. Feel free to keep track in post notes.
There is NO POSTING ORDER that you need to maintain; however, be respectful and allow characters to contribute.
Offer openings or opportunities for other characters. These events are not one-man shows.
Decide upon a reasonable time for posting in your group; if a thread partner is unable to engage well enough, skip or replace them.
Since these threads will often feature combat, please be reasonable with your battling. Discuss with your group if you'd like one move per post, how many Pokemon are allowed to be brought, etc.
Try to keep posts short for clarity and speed.
A TL;DR (too long; didn't read) with your posts is not mandatory, but helpful.

ROCKET[break]
bryan delarosa priam conrad Cillian Quinn Eris Halla[break][break]

LEAGUE[break]
Adrian Malcolm @chloe Locke Jamison Eva Morales

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EXCURSION: ROUTE 113A

POSTED ON Apr 6, 2021 8:59:40 GMT

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Ash drifts lazily over the too-familiar landscape of Route 113; Rocket have gathered at Gavin's behest around a part of the route decidedly unfamiliar in comparison, a lush explosion of greenery as yet unstained by years of ashfall. In its epicenter, a white tree grows.

Just had to be on my doorstep, didn't it?

Business was business, and Walsh's directive had been clear: seek out sources of Xerneas and secure them for Rocket. So, however reluctant the underboss may have been to rally the organization so close to his Fallarbor residence, duty called.

He's careful not to use names, just in case. He gestures first to priam conrad.

"You're in charge of the tree. Dig it up by the roots; we want to preserve it as best we can." Narrowed amber eyes fall upon the child, Eris Halla. How did she get here, again? It was too late for questions. "Stay with him," Gavin instructs firmly. "No running off, no explosions — we're trying to be discreet."

He suppresses a sigh, and turns at last to bryan delarosa. "You and I will run interference, and try to divert any trainers from this part of the path while they work."

Brushing dark hair back from his eyes, he steps away to do just that.

OBJECTIVES:
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At least 1 Pokemon must mega evolve.

At least 1 Pokemon must use a z-move.

🌳 The move, OBLIVION WING must be used at least once.

🌳 At least 1 Pokemon must faint for Gavin Merlino's AVATAR powers to take effect.

At least 1 trainer must be seriously injured.

At least 1 Pokemon must be seriously injured.

🌳 At least 1 Spinda must die (interference, used as shield, etc.), or be saved from the brink of death thanks to Eva Morales.

A rivalry must be forged between one League and one Rocket.

Rocket must succeed in securing the tree.

End the thread on the 5th page.

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POSTED ON Apr 6, 2021 12:26:35 GMT

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The air felt heavier here. Chloe wasn’t sure it was because of her anxiety or the ash, maybe a mix of the two. Chloe sighed shakily, her eyes fixated on the target; the sole white tree. There had been orders to keep it under surveillance as intel reported that Team Rocket would attempt to take it. Chloe knew how important this mission was, but she couldn’t help question why she had been chosen.
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Stationed nearby but hidden by the lush wildlife, she was on lookout while her comrades worked to excavate the tree. For the time being Chloe didn’t see any signs of suspicious movement, it was relieving. She hoped that things wouldn’t go wrong, as she wasn’t confident in her skills when it came to unbelievable pressure.
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Minutes passed and still nothing, Chloe couldn’t help but feel worried; wondering if they somehow slipped past her. It was a good thing that she’d be able to fly over quickly on Oakley. A small sigh escaped her as she pressed the button to radio in. “Quiet over here, are things okay?”
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+ TL;DR Chloe is keeping a lookout for any suspicious movements.
She is not nearby the tree and radio's in to her fellow partners.

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EXCURSION: ROUTE 113A

POSTED ON Apr 6, 2021 17:24:49 GMT

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a beanie, sunglasses and a facemask tied around his facial features was something that priam deemed to be enough to hide his identity should issues arise. he has his ranger outfit on too just in case.

"you got it boss!" priam responds to Cillian Quinn with delight, saluting as he grins underneath the mask. to bryan delarosa, he quickly adds. "you're free to switch places with me whenever you want," he teases.

he turns to Eris Halla soon afterwards. "why're you here by the way?" he asks curiously, his tone seemingly genuine instead of patronizing. he gives her one pat on the head before turning around, scanning the tree.

he stretches his arms, fingers interlocked as it pushes outward from him. he brainstorms for a solution to meet the underboss' expectations, as he has not thought much about it before now.

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EXCURSION: ROUTE 113A

POSTED ON Apr 6, 2021 20:17:04 GMT

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Life was full of wonder and obligation...

He rolls a feather through his fingers meticulously, examining its superficial qualities. For all intents and purposes, it was an ordinary feather. Plain. And yet to those with the ability to discern past the mundane, it held latent power and potential in its shimmering form.

"...Power is in everything, but such a concentration is rare. There is one such fount of energy that, until recently, has remained dormant..." Yveltal spoke at great lengths about this recent development, its vested interest in it, and his need for Adrian's immediate involvement.

"Go now. And know that I go with you..."

As Adrian descended upon the tree's locale adrift a lustrous raven, he can see people gathered below, though he harbors no immediate concerns. There are pokemon around, and they could easily be trainers. But as things come into full view, he scowls at the pale-bark tree, yet Adrian can see a great deal more with his sight:

Yveltal's influence emanating from the ground, encroaching upon the tree. It looks to be fruit-bearing, only they would never ripen if the tree was left to wither without any intervention... That's where Adrian came in. Maybe.

Adrian approaches from a short distance, withdrawing his Corviknight and asking about the Spinda who've taken to the tree, encircling it amidst their teetering dance.

"Spinda, huh?"

His eyes flicker between the group ahead. There are only a few yards between him and the tree, and the duo stands somewhere between them while a third attends to the tree. None of them are easily identifiable, but neither is he, wrapped in protective garb to avoid inhaling Mt. Chimney's soot. It's uncanny how quickly one steps forward to accost him, almost like they're barring the way deliberately.

"Is that all it takes to spook out some trainers?"

Alright... let's see where this shit show is heading.

Cillian Quinn bryan delarosa
_{tl;dr Adrian flies in and approaches the tree, and thus rocket.}

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The Peacemaker

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January 25

Pallet Town, Kanto

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Veterinarian

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POSTED ON Apr 6, 2021 20:25:06 GMT

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The emerald dragon flashed across the ashy sky. Her rider was bundled up properly to protect herself from the city’s suffocating air. They rode well above ash line until the Salamance took a steep dive through the cloud, coming into view suddenly from a plume of the smoke. The emerald landscape the blossomed from the center of the phenomenon was stunning from above. It’s stark contrast with the dry and baren land around sparked the doctor’s intrigue even more.

Stories of the mysterious tree that seemed to have popped up overnight in Sootopolis hit her desk later yesterday. It didn’t take long for her to convince the League this was worth looking into – especially since reports were eerily similar equally mysterious tree that popped up in Little Root before her time as a Head Professor. It would be irresponsible to not inspect the tree for herself and perhaps take a few samples.

Her gaze was drawn to two growing figured already situated beside the tree. The doctor knew she was meeting some more League members to help her. Were those them?

The Salamance landed beside the tree in a thunderous gallop across the green grass. Eva’s petite form leapt from the dragon’s back as she slowed to a stop. The Gallade was quick to follow her motion. The doctor, covered in soot, pulled down her flying goggles to rest around her neck, “Hey!” she barked, shaking out the ash from her windblown blonde hair, “Y’all here with the League?” she eyed their apparel, a hint of suspicion. She thought she knew everyone they were sending. And what was with the masks?

tl;dr: Eva and her Gallade swing in on her shiny Salamance, landing near the tree and inquiring what priam conrad , Eris Halla are doing there. She’s jumping right in. Let’s goooooooo.

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Locke

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EXCURSION: ROUTE 113A

POSTED ON Apr 7, 2021 0:10:15 GMT

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LOST: Female Spinda with a heart-shaped spot over her left eye. Answers to Ditzy.

The flyer had been handed to Locke by an elderly gentleman as they left the Pokémon Center in Fallarbor. A swarm of Spinda had passed through the middle of the town the previous morning, and his Ditzy had up and joined them without any warning. No one was willing to go looking for her, since finding one Spinda out of the near-identical hundreds in the area was about as likely as finding a needle in a haystack.

So of course Locke agreed to do it.

Spinda were a common sight on this route, stumbling around here and there and playing in the ashfall. But these tracks were different from the dizzying trails they usually left behind, oddly organized in their drunken march further into the ash wastes. As Locke followed them, their destination became clear.

And, strangely enough, so did the weather. The cloud of ash from Mt. Chimney slowly faded as Locke approached an unusually verdant field. Several Spinda were guarding and dancing around a sapling as white as snow. There seemed to be a few other people gathering as well, though he couldn’t quite make out who they were from this distance.

They wouldn’t get much chance to investigate either, as the loud and sudden approach of a Salamence made Locke think twice about getting closer. Instead, they ducked behind a soot-covered boulder, watching the curious scene play out.

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Little Root

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Beast

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POSTED ON Apr 7, 2021 0:46:03 GMT

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[attr="class","bryantitle"]佺黎血

[attr="class","bryanoverlap"]You should see me in a crown.

[attr="class","bryanbody"]Xerneas. The pokemon he spent his year long trip in Kalos trying to find information about, his true objective. Well at first it wasn't he just fucked off to that region for a bit where his time there spoke of a powerful Pokémon who was able to create a special kind of energy that had powers over life itself. It was only after word of the littleroot raid had bryan decided it was time to come back home. It seemed like whatever powers at work were working here, bryan kept finding himself near these legends of the Fae. [break][break]

Whiskey. The only thing however at the moment that could calm his nerves, he slightly adjusted his mask as he took a swig from his flask when Cillian Quinn wasn't looking. he didn't know if the man would be pissed with him for drinking on the job but he wasn't going to try and find out. He pulled His mask down to cover his face and hid said flask in a hidden pocket of his all black tactical suit and adjusted the strap that held his bow and arrows. He stayed silent for the most part, simply nodding his head in response to Gavin merino that they'd serve as a diversion. That's perfect, Bryan's Pokémon were excellent for that. He brought with him his shadow kommo-o and on top of that his Silvally as he was not going to let ANYONE stand in-between him and finding Xerneas. When priam conrad spoke to bryan he didn't really have much to say, he tried to not speak as anyone could be listening right now. [break][break]

So what did bryan do instead? He walked up to priam and basically gave him a small peck on the cheek, and nodded. The mask was in the way but hopefully priam could understand what bryan was trying to do. (real subtle there Bryan) Bryan then began to climb up a tree and released his greninja to work with him. Bryan then whispered to it "if anyone who you don't recognize as a rocket approaches too close to the tree, wait for my signal and fire a water shuriken." he commanded as he unlatched his bow and arrow from his back and primed it as Eva Dumont began to approach. He waited however before firing..he didn't want to take a life for the first time, but he made up his mind that he wouldn't let anyone get in his way.

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rosie

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Vermilion City, Kanto

unknown

demolition expert

Civilian

Come back to me

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POSTED ON Apr 7, 2021 1:28:36 GMT

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[attr="class","vivalyric"]花散らせ今吹くこの嵐は
まさに春泥棒

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Adrian Malcolm @chloe Locke Jamison [break][break]

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tension rising

She doesn't quite know what to make of her situation. There's something that strikes her as odd about this place and no, it isn't the fact that they're literally trying to snatch a tree with its roots. Though she remains silent whilst receiving a command, Eris is finding it hard to avoid squinting at the stranger that stands before her: Cillian Quinn , one of the big people who lead rocket or so she's heard. He looks nothing like the pictures that she's seen of him but perhaps, that is the intent. After all, she had been briefed very thoroughly on the possible interference of people from the League - Getting your identity exposed would definitely get you in a ton of trouble…
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The instructions of no explosions is taken with a grain of salt, her gaze already wandering to her supposed babysitter as she attempts to draw a name from her memory. priam conrad 's gentle tone is somewhat of a comfort when faced with such a highstrung duty, the head pat graciously accepted as she wracks her brain for a proper answer. "To be a distraction if needed… and uh… cos I wanted to see the tree at least once." There's truth in her words, caution in her posture as she quickly follows behind him. Once the tree was uprooted, there'd be no guarantee she'd ever have the chance to witness it again, nor gain an understanding of how to replicate the energy it provided. While the head scientist would probably have a field day with this live specimen, a child like her would merely be shooed out of the labs and back into a playpen if only out of fear that she'd make a mess.
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"I can handle myself though!" Eris is quick to offer reassurance, her fingers gently tugging on her mask as she lays eyes upon the beauty itself. Despite how she usually acts, she does know when its time to get serious, especially when running errands for the betterment of Rocket.
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To uproot a tree, they should probably begin by digging around and loosening the soil but just before she can make the suggestion, danger drops down from the sky. Eva Morales is right to be suspicious of them, the way her gaze lingers on their masks telling Eris that she probably needs to buy time for bryan delarosa to make a move or weasel their way out of this mess.
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"Mhmm, here to help out today. Though I wasn't expecting this place to be so ashy…"
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With how they are to Mt Chimney, that reasoning for their odd getups holds decent grounds, or so she hopes. All she can do now is hope for Priam to follow up with some words of his own and shake off any remaining distrust she has.

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Gavin Merlino

he/him

october 28th

circhester, galar

demisexual

the harbinger

underboss

devour me

if you really think that you can stomach me

6'3" height

creatures of habit, carrion flowers, growing from repeated crimes.

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Cillian Quinn

EXCURSION: ROUTE 113A

POSTED ON Apr 7, 2021 7:20:47 GMT

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The League arrived quicker than Gavin would have liked; behind the covering that shields his nose and mouth from the ashfall, the Rocket frowns. The arrival of a Salamence is far from subtle, wind from its wings scattering plumes of soot, and Gavin resigns himself to a change of plans.

As Eva Morales approaches those nearest to the tree, however, the underboss finds himself tied up with a different diversion.

"We're keeping this part of the route sectioned off to avoid a repeat of the Littleroot incident," says Gavin to Adrian Malcolm, not recognizing the man as Rocket's reluctant ally. He, too, is unrecognizable, voice muffled by fabric but not unpleasant. "There are plenty of other paths through the route to get wherever you're going, and I can offer directions if you need them. You have a map?"

"Y'all with the League?" He can hear the question posed to priam conrad and Eris Halla, hoping only that their answers would be sensible enough to ward her off as he dealt with this other intruder.

An idle hand rests on a luxury ball at his hip, the other relaxed at his side.

OBJECTIVES:
SPOILER: Click to show
At least 1 Pokemon must mega evolve.

At least 1 Pokemon must use a z-move.

🌳 The move, OBLIVION WING must be used at least once.

🌳 At least 1 Pokemon must faint for Gavin Merlino's AVATAR powers to take effect.

At least 1 trainer must be seriously injured.

At least 1 Pokemon must be seriously injured.

🌳 At least 1 Spinda must die (interference, used as shield, etc.), or be saved from the brink of death thanks to Eva Morales.

A rivalry must be forged between one League and one Rocket.

Rocket must succeed in securing the tree.

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Masculine

October 19

Slateport City

Bisexual

N/A

Daylight

In bad dreams

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Adrian Malcolm

EXCURSION: ROUTE 113A

POSTED ON Apr 7, 2021 9:22:20 GMT

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Adrian might've bought the lie, but the selective interference of a certain patron would see their lies undone, laid bare for Adrian alone: This one tells lies. He is the one known to you as Gavin. You keep... curious allies.

The voice winks out, leaving him to his thoughts.

"Gavin...? He mouths the name out of shock, finding himself in mild disbelief. What was going on, and why did Gavin care about this tree? It didn't bode well for Adrian, but he'd pursue the diplomatic solution.

Adrian studied their aura carefully out of diligence. It seemed warped, corrupted by a dark influence.

"Listen, I don't know what you're doing here," he holds his hands up in a sort of shrugging gesture. "And I don't really care. I'm just here to check out a few things. Field study."

There were some obvious tensions, and Adrian could see their fingers resting measuredly on their pokeball. He'd cock a brow at the battle boss, wondering why he cared about some withered old oak. "So do we have a problem?"

Looking ahead at the root of their problem, the stupid tree, Adrian can see the white bark shimmering with myriad colors as if it were hewn from opal.

Cillian Quinn _{Word opal used; SOS Endeavors.}

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Aero

conrad

he/him

december 18

vermillion city, kanto

anything goes

errand boy

grunt

lost in thoughts

ALL ALONE

843 height

Embrace the dark you call a home, Gaze upon an empty, white throne

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priam conrad

EXCURSION: ROUTE 113A

POSTED ON Apr 7, 2021 13:48:39 GMT

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"are you drunk?" priam comments without context when he felt the mask touch his cheek. he chuckles, not knowing that bryan actually consumed alcohol, nor his motive, and thinking that what he said was just some good joke.

"just don't overdo it, got it?" priam's advice comes from the wrong person. "no need to impress. we save those for social gatherings!" he snickers as he tells all of this to Eris Halla.

when he sees Eva Morales suddenly appear before them, priam tenses up. he's not sure of what to say, given that he would have to deal with the person on the daily with his civilian life. he decides to change up the tone of his voice, trying to get the galarian accent he always hears.

"y-yeah," he answers nervously, but the confidence in his voice winds up soon after. "if you have any questions, you can consult our superior over there." he motions towards Cillian Quinn. "that aside, how can i help you, miss morales."

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BD

The Peacemaker

She / Her

January 25

Pallet Town, Kanto

Heterosexual...?

Veterinarian

Head Prof / Major

I HOPE

you dream of me

5'3'' height

My legacy is in the lives I save

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Eva Morales

EXCURSION: ROUTE 113A

POSTED ON Apr 8, 2021 13:45:20 GMT

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The Doctor’s lips pulled into a frown. Not because she doubted priam conrad and Eris Halla , but because she realized she too probably should have worn a mask. Especially since she flew right through all that soot! As a medical professional, she should have known better. Tsk, tsk, Doctor.

“Excellent!” she smiled, clapping her hands together while glancing towards the dark haired man (Cillian Quinn ) Priam had motioned towards. He was engaged with someone else, someone she didn’t recognize, “More minds the better!” Eva slowly stepped a bit closer to the tree, careful not to disturb the Spinda that danced elegantly around it.

“You must be a Sootopolis Ranger!” Eva decided after a moment of consideration. She thought she recognized priam conrad ’s outfit, “And you must be . . .” Eris was a little tough. There was no way the young girl was a Ranger. She had to be . . . 10? Maybe 11? “A Wilderness Scout?” That was really the only thing Eva could come up with. Perhaps even the man’s daughter? She was going with Wilderness Scout, “If you’re working on your medical badge, I’m more than happy to help!” Honestly, Eva loved teaching youth about her profession.

With careful movements, Eva began to circle the tree, observing from a distance first (how a proper veterinarian begins any exam). A detail-oriented gaze studied the specimen from top to bottom, “When exactly did this all start?” she asked priam conrad , her hands vaguely motioning towards the tree, Spinda, and emerald beauty around them. If anyone knew all the details, it would certainly be a Ranger.

tl;dr: The ever-trusting Dr. Morales is basically like “OK COOL” and starts inspecting the tree and asking questions, thinking Priam is a Sootopolis Rangers that may know some more details and Eris is a Wilderness Scout.

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thorn

Gavin Merlino

he/him

october 28th

circhester, galar

demisexual

the harbinger

underboss

devour me

if you really think that you can stomach me

6'3" height

creatures of habit, carrion flowers, growing from repeated crimes.

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Cillian Quinn

EXCURSION: ROUTE 113A

POSTED ON Apr 8, 2021 14:43:29 GMT

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'Gavin?'

In spite of Hoenn's oppressive heat, Gavin's blood runs cold as he recognizes his name mouthed by the stranger's lips. They were not Rocket, couldn't be Rocket, otherwise they would have known better than to get involved in such a sensitive operation as this. Which didn't explain how he'd been recognized—

Red eyes narrow, reflective of the legendary housed within his mind, then blink back to a relaxed state. He would adapt.

"Not unless you intend to create one, no. Mind that you don't get too close to the tree; its roots are delicate, and we're in the process of extraction so that it might be relocated somewhere safer."

There's hidden meaning should Adrian Malcolm care to look for it, but Gavin's grip does not tense around the pokeball at his hip. A glance over his shoulder at Eva Morales reveals her to be cheerfully engaged in conversation with Priam and Eris, so the underboss does not move to intervene.

OBJECTIVES:
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At least 1 Pokemon must mega evolve.

At least 1 Pokemon must use a z-move.

🌳 The move, OBLIVION WING must be used at least once.

🌳 At least 1 Pokemon must faint for Gavin Merlino's AVATAR powers to take effect.

At least 1 trainer must be seriously injured.

At least 1 Pokemon must be seriously injured.

🌳 At least 1 Spinda must die (interference, used as shield, etc.), or be saved from the brink of death thanks to Eva Morales.

A rivalry must be forged between one League and one Rocket.

Rocket must succeed in securing the tree.

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EXCURSION: ROUTE 113A

POSTED ON Apr 8, 2021 14:56:36 GMT

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Growing tired of waiting, Chloe made a rash decision of leaving her post. She convinced herself that it would be alright, she just wanted to check on the white tree and if the situation was fine she’d hurry back, no one would even notice that she was gone.
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On her way back she felt a soft bump against her leg, once she looked down she noticed a spinda with a rather unique heart spot had bumped into her. Chloe smiled “Looking for the White Tree? I know the way if you wanna follow.” The spinda nodded eagerly, and Chloe lifted her up, figuring it would be faster to just carry her.
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Shortly the tree came into view, and Chloe was a little surprised with the number of people gathered around. She assumed that they were all league affiliated, as no one really appeared shady. She sighed softly, approaching the tree as she walked past Eva, Eris and Priam. Letting the spinda down to let it reunite with it’s friends, which it happily did. Joining in on the chaotic spinning as the looped around the tree.
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Chloe heard Eva Morales as she asked the question about the tree, eyes drifting over to the blonde woman she smiled eagerly answering. “It’s been about a week. Though this started a few days ago.” She pointed down to the dancing spinda, indicating that’s what she was referring to. She later realized that the question was not intended for her, and she gave an apologetic nod towards priam conrad and Eris Halla, not meaning to steal their thunder.
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“It’s really beautiful though. Xernas’s powers are such a mystery.” She said with a smile, also moving closer to examine the white tree, leaning in to touch it.
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TL;DR
-Leaves the post
-On the way back Chloe scoops up a Spinda with a heart spot on left eye
-Reunites the spinda with the others, and answers Eva's question