Navigating the dark room to venture onto the next was oddly ominous. It was even more unexpected when the next challenge took place in another dark room. Crimson colored orbs narrowed, trying to see through the darkness. And within that darkness, a faint outline of a floating dragalge was before them. Interesting choice.

Maverick listened to the challenge that was placed before them. A smirk spread across his lips, scoffing at the obstacles they had to over come. “Pshh,” he huffed, reaching into his pocket to pluck out another pokemon, “Easy.” An oddly colored braviary materialized, spreading his wings and screeching into the heavens. “Use DEFOG.”

The shiny flying and normal type wings took on a light blue outline glow. At first, his wings flapped slow before quickly picking up speed. And when the outlines disappear, multiple light-blue crescents of air shockwaves thrusted at the toxic spikes that were scattered everywhere. The force of the air waves brushed away the spikes. “See... easy.” Next.

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Michiko was sad there was no inscription. She liked to practice her reading comprehension skills. She was also sad there was no light again, because she couldn't even read her Haruki Murakami novel.

She tried to use her phone to light up the pages, but illuminated a shocking sight: Zac Ramsay's Pelipper sneaking up behind her, trying to steal her dried persimmons! "Nooooo!" she cried, taking off her other slipper to whack it. Honking in distress, the water-type flew over the Toxic Spikes and used SOAK on whatever was in the darkness, drenching it in regurgitated salt water.

"Does anyone know where is the tea?" Michiko asked tentatively after some time waiting. "I ordered a long time ago..."

Zac sent out Toxapex, which landed on the harmless spikes, the toxins proving useless against another poison type. He watched as the Pokemon wriggled happily, greedily absorbing the fresh poisons into its body. 

As Maverick blew away the spikes and Michiko soaked the enemy, it was time to turn its own weakness against it.

As Dragalgae attacked, it ran right into the poisonous shield of Toxapex's Baleful Bunker, which punctured the now water type, filling it with holes and, more importantly, with sweet, sweet, poison. Ya love to see it. 

Zac sent out Toxapex
It used Baleful Bunker on the Soaked Dragalgae
Turn order: Maverick, Michiko, Zac, then Kaz

Kazimir Wynter maverick noah ryder michiko maeda

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EXPOSITION

WELCOME TO AFTERNOON TEA

YOU MANEUVER THROUGH THE DARK TO THE NINTH CHALLENGE. The ceiling is high here— and although the room is engulfed by the same darkness as the previous rooms, one can see a starry, ethereal pattern cast above. Upon further inspection, one can find digital projectors on the ground. Trendy star lights oft found advertised underneath viral social media posts.[break][break]

"all eyes are on you, folks! for making it this far!" The obscured figure says. With a laugh, she summons her GOLISOPOD onto the arena. "let me explain your challenge."[break][break]

The mysterious figure explains the challenge. Any attempts to find or identify them through light or physical touch will result in them disappearing into the dark.[break][break]

Around the room, there is no inscription visible.

TIP: if there are characters or pokemon left who have yet to act, but have not participated in the completion of a challenge, feel free to have them knock out the opposing pokemon.

INSTRUCTIONS

READ CAREFULLY EVERY ROUND

• Please refer to sign-up thread for more information.
• BOLD applicable Pokemon moves, abilities, held items, etc.
• You can only send out ONE POKEMON in this round.
• All of your Pokemon must be sent out at the same time.
• Each Pokemon can only use ONE MOVE; some Pokemon may opt not to use any moves.
• You may only post once this round (tentative to change).

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PLEASE POST IN THE TIERED TEA ROOM SIGN-UP THREAD AFTER EVERYONE HAS POSTED.

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Kazimir Wynter michiko maeda Zac Ramsay maverick noah ryder

Zac sent out Kingler. The big crab attacked the isopod, its natural enemy. Claws clashed against segmented plates as the two oceanic creepies fought for dominance, but the Sheer Force of Kingler's Razor Shell slashed through its opponent's plates.

Emergency Exit didn't activate, due to the mechanics inherent in the interaction. Golisopod stayed on the field, apparently eager to take another hit.

Zac sent out Kingler
It used Razor Shell with its ability Sheer Force
Sheer Force bypassed Emergency Exit
Turn order: Maverick + Zac, Michiko + Kaz

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At this point in the challenge, the darkness was getting rather annoying. Arms folded over his chest, a bothersome gaze in his crimson colored orbs. But of course, the burnt scarred man listened to the mystery man’s words carefully. A brow rose, again finding this challenge very interesting to say the least.

Reaching into his pocket, Maverick summoned his beast. “I got it,” he told his team mates, releasing the oddly colored braviary from its sphere, “Let’s take it down. Easy.” The avian let out a round of screeches, wings stretched out before beady eyes fell upon the opponent. “Sky attack.” The bird let out another screech, body surrounded in the white glow as it aimed to hit its opponent. Thanks to his ability SHEER FORCE, the SKY ATTACK should hit without fail.

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"Oh, I see!" Michiko cried. The faint starlight from the projectors had illuminated her with the understanding she needed. "This is not a real tea house! And you-" she attempted to point dramatically at where the female voice had come from, "Are not the real Tea Master! You are from... another world!"

Cheeks rosy, Michiko stifled a giggle. Now that she'd realized this was all a performance, she was getting into character! "You will not succeed! In fact, you will fall into disgrace!"

She was out of slippers and dried persimmons, but Michi still had confidence to win. "Tea Ceremony is not about Pokémon battles," she said bravely, like a woman making her last stand. "Tea Ceremony is the important thing which is difficult to do!" She realized halfway through that she'd forgotten everything she'd been taught in Tea Ceremony Club in elementary school.

"So anyway, the night is not scary!" Michiko said, returning to her monologue. She clenched her fists, Chingling keychain still jingling for good luck. "Because, kindness is the greatest light! To take this world, it will be your loss!" She was not so good at acting, but it was easy to put on a brave face in the dark.

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EXPOSITION

WELCOME TO AFTERNOON TEA

YOU MAKE IT TO THE TENTH CHALLENGE. There, an older lady stands tall— but she seems fragile in presence. Tired, perhaps. Wizened by experience unseen. The room is brighter than the others, but still dimly lit. Windows have their curtains closed, but the sunlight from outside sneaks in periodically in small claw-like shafts.[break][break]

"welcome to your final challenge." She does not betray her name, but the elegant manner in which she conducts herself may reveal that her station is a privileged one. "when almost all light is reflected, you see white... in the absence of reflected light, you see black... true white and black is almost impossible to witness, unless one comes across the purest of sunlight or the depths of a black hole. i wonder if pokemon types function in similar fashions?"[break][break]

The lady takes a careful step forward before underhand tossing her pokeball. From the red beam, an UNOWN-A emerges. Her other hand procures a FIGY BERRY. The keenest of eyes may witness it glitch ever so briefly. Once. As if tampered with by the threads of time.[break][break]

"you may require one of these to fulfill your task..." The lady says. "do not worry... the effects of this berry are temporary." She goes on to explain the challenge. "my unown will strike with a hidden power... and it will find your pokemon's weakness."

NOTE: this is the final challenge.

INSTRUCTIONS

READ CAREFULLY EVERY ROUND

• Please refer to sign-up thread for more information.
• BOLD applicable Pokemon moves, abilities, held items, etc.
• All of your Pokemon must be sent out at the same time.
• Your Pokemon may act multiple times/use more than one move.
• You may send out more than one Pokemon (switch them out).
• You may post multiple times to conquer the challenge.
• When using the FIGY BERRY to learn a TRANSFER MOVE, please note the relevant Pokemon and Move Learned. The effects of this Figy Berry will fade after this event's conclusion.

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PLEASE POST IN THE TIERED TEA ROOM SIGN-UP THREAD AFTER EVERYONE HAS POSTED.

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Kazimir Wynter michiko maeda Zac Ramsay maverick noah ryder

As Maverick expected, team teabag dragon’s passed with flying colors and it proved no match for their combined genius. A smug smirk spread across his lips, crimson colored orbs flickered to the tall older woman whom stood in their path now. At least, it wasn’t pitch black this time around.

The man listened to what she had to say, a brow rose as his smirk faded. She released an unown, the device in his pocket chimed with detection. He was quick to silence it, hand reached into his pocket to pluck out yet another one of his beast. “I see,” the man mumbled, turning to his team, “I got it. Anyone got something that could help?”

On the cue, a typhlosion was released from its capsule. He casted a gaze at his team mates, hoping they could understand what he was getting at. “Use BURN UP.” Weston let out a roar, the flames on its neck burned bright and hotter. Soon, it consumed him. And once completely engulfed in flames, he pushed the flames away making him typeless.

Maverick turned to his team mate, nodding. “Ready?”

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Snatching the FIGY BERRY from the woman’s hand, Maverick offered it to the typhlosion. “Here,” he mumbled, a faint smile tugged the edges of his lips, “eat this. You will learn the move mimic.” The typeless starter titled his head to one side, gaze fell upon the berry. It smelt good. His stomach growled. “Go on.” Weston leaned forward and champed down on the berry until it was gone. A brilliant glow flashed over his entire body only for a moment.

Maverick gave him a firm nod, turning to Kazimir Wynter. “Alright Weston,” he mumbled, hand rose to point to the oricorio, “copy this oricorio using MIMIC, than attack that unown with it.” The typhlosion nodded. Gaze fell upon the dancing pokemon. He watched carefully, taking mental notes of the fancy footwork the pokemon was doing. And once it was done, the creature turned to the unown.

“Use REVELATION DANCE!” The creature took in a deep, eyes filled with determination. It was than, he began to dance. His movements were fluid, elegant, and gracefully. He was dancing do hard, the creature actually broke a sweat. Hopefully, this works.

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