What drove him back here? Perhaps it was a chance to find something worthwhile with the ultra beasts they'd encountered in their prior visit. The Stakataka proved dangerous, but they were merely rock. Compared to the Xurkitrees that covered their current area, rocks were nothing. Given oscar clayton's last attempt to dig into one of the power stations, Gaultier figured that was their best bet. The man seemed to know what he was doing. As they reached the power station prior, Gaultier couldn't help but notice how there seemed to be space large enough for them to fit in. Perhaps it was selfish of him, but he was the first to move. As he ducked into the power station, feet went first and met the ground beneath.

Much to his surprise, the outlay of the subterranean level resembled that of a circuit board. If Oscar had taken a shock quite like the one he did when disassembling the power station before... Gaultier breathed in as he allowed himself a moment of calm. Maybe it wouldn't be too worrisome, but who knew? One wrong step and they could likely fry. He looked up from his spot and shouted up at the folks above.

"Seems like it's safe to come down, for now at least," he reasoned.

He offered a hand out to help down whomever wanted to come next. Gaultier had to admit he was a little surprised to see Gerald Kaiser along again. The young man didn't seem all that interested in their prior visit. A hum escaped his lips as he eyed Ceri Glynn with a strong sense of curiosity. Perhaps it wasn't in his place to ask, but he figured it would be better to strike up conversation in an attempt to ease their nerves. Make light of the situation around them and all. It's not like death was a high probability, right? (The smell of charred flesh from their previous visit reminded him otherwise.)

"Interesting you decided to come through this area with us again," the Kalosian stated matter-of-factly. "I would have assumed you would have gone with your research assistant. Nice girl, she didn't seem as perturbed as the others though. That bad, huh?"

tl;dr
- gaultier discovers an opening in the power station
- jumps in
- shoots the shit with ceri about her research assistant

prompts completed
21 discover and/or explore a subterranean level of the world through a power station or the natural landscape. this dangerous level is reminiscent of a vast board of circuitry.

As Ceri Glynn discussed her ideas with oscar clayton, and poor Gerald Kaiser by association, Gaultier took it upon himself to trek forward. At least with with outlay of the circuit board like flooring, it helped to illuminate just where they were walking. Their discussion was mere background noise to him as he furthered his venture and soon halted immediately in his tracks. There was nothing but black charred into the ground -- it stuck out heavily in contrast. Scraps of what he could only assume were clothing fabric lay in the wake of the mess. (Had the Xurkitree above done this? Or was something much more sinister in the works?)

Gaultier shifted the scraps of fabric around until he found a slightly damaged notebook. Amazing it still remained intact compared to what its previous owner may have suffered. He opened the book to see the varying logs that it held, and once he found a more interesting note, Gaultier peered out as if looking to see if his fellow Rockets opted to catch up. He stepped out again and flipped the notebook around for the other three to look at.

"I'm not entirely certain if this will provide us any answers in regards to the workings of their technology, but it lets us know a bit about the inhabitants of this area."

Log 236 : It has been roughly three months since we erected the power stations in this area, and we have found nothing in this area other than these enormous beings. No other pokemon reside. We've attempted to maintain contact with our comrades stationed on the Quaestor Lucis and our signals have been jammed, likely by the creatures we have deemed 'Xurkitree'. --

The rest seemed to be blackened and charred by whatever had happened to the book's original owner. Gaultier closed the notebook and offered it out to Ceri in case there may have been anything of interest for the scientist to look into. Research about habitats fell into the weird potpourri that was science.

"Perhaps the linking cord can help us open some of these doors. Maybe we'll find something of note there. Unfortunately it certainly won't be enough to power up the station however."

It wasn't really in his place to direct orders, but he figured that suggestions would never hurt.

"Monsieur Kaiser, was it? You've got more muscle tone to you, so perhaps you could dig up some old devices we might be able to use. Are you familiar with faraday cages? It might save us from an electric shock unlike last time."

tl;dr
- gaultier stumbles along disintegrated remains and finds megaopolan notes
- suggests they find something to use the linking cord on
- suggests Gerald Kaiser for being the muscle of the group

prompts completed
21 discover and/or explore a subterranean level of the world through a power station or the natural landscape. this dangerous level is reminiscent of a vast board of circuitry.
18 recover notes from disintegrated megalopolan remains that suggest no other pokemon apart from ultra beasts resided here.

It seemed the Faraday Cage idea made everyone begin to collaborate. Or at the very least, Gerald Kaiser and their pokemon did so. Gaultier had other things in mind. With the LINKING CORD in hand, he broke away from the group and searched for more inaccessible parts of the area. Each door was one he was able to pry open with ease. Though there was one that didn't allow the proper leverage, ergo he attempted to hook the cable into one of the ports. After a bit of fumbling, it seemed the cord had given enough power to open the automatic door. After a quick glance around to make sure folks were distracted, Gaultier stepped into the room and began to search on his own accord.

As he began to read over the notes he could find, his interest piqued at notes about a white haired woman creating synthetic pokemon to combat the ultra beasts. Perhaps that could be useful for later. He carefully folded up the note and stuck it in his pocket for safe keeping. The more he read on the notes, the more fragmented and distorted some of the notes looked. Alas, they were all notes that told him what he could relay to the rest of the group. He took some of them and returned post haste before he opted to share the news with the scientist of the group, Ceri Glynn .

"It seemed they were able to travel here with relative ease compared to other areas within ultra space. In some of these notes, they talk about using the power stations to power their own world. You'd think they might have some backup somewhere here if the power stations failed. Given his prowess with technology, perhaps Oscar could get one of the generators powered up so we can search even further."

He turned his attention to oscar clayton and pondered. Earlier, he'd taken note how the Xurkitree within the area seemed almost compelled to the man. If they couldn't find or properly use a generator within the area, perhaps they could make use of one of the Xurkitrees outside. (In the back of his mind, Gaultier realized that given none of the power stations were powered up in themselves, that meant the Megalopolans and their people had nothing to power their home world. Is that what made them seek their world? He pushed his own introspection aside and eyed the Faraday Cages.)

"These are looking excellent so far. If the generator theory doesn't pan out, we might have to be a little rudimental in our approach and lure a Xurkitree in. This should be enough to protect each of us."

tl;dr
- uses the linking cord to power up a closed door + finds notes about the megalopolans using power stations to power their home world
- takes the note about a white haired woman creating synthetic pokemon to combat the ultra beasts for later
- suggests looking for a generator, and if that fails, perhaps luring a Xurkitree into their vicinity, meaning that they'll have to use the faraday cages to protect themselves

prompts completed
21 discover and/or explore a subterranean level of the world through a power station or the natural landscape. this dangerous level is reminiscent of a vast board of circuitry.
18 recover notes from disintegrated megalopolan remains that suggest no other pokemon apart from ultra beasts resided here.
26 involve the use of old, broken down megalopolan technology that is reminiscent of a tesla coil or faraday cage.

🗺️ THE LINKING CORD can be used to bring power to a deactivated door mechanic. the door opens like a dilating eye and opens a side room that reveals fragmented notes. some reveal that the megalopolans ventured here with relative success compared to other realms, able to set these power stations up in order to harness energy for their own world.

It wasn't long until Gaultier entered the Faraday cage with the rest of the group and helped to secure it. It seemed it was Ceri Glynn 's turn to dazzle at the end of their venture. (If he remembered correctly, oscar clayton had been the one to take care of the Stakataka with a z-move.) As they waited out the battle of Xurkitree versus the mega evolved Toxtricity, Gaultier dug out the paper he'd procured with a frown. It wasn't long until he showed it to Ceri, waiting for any of her wisdom on the matter.

"This was all I took from the lab. Notes about synthetic pokemon being created to help combat the ultra beasts. Anyone you happen to know with white hair? Given it's such an uncommon color."

The sarcasm in his comment weighed heavy as he stared directly at Oscar, whom in fact, had white hair himself. The note was cryptic in itself, but he figured it would be useful. The Faraday cage shook and clattered with the might of the battle going on before them. He had to give Gerald Kaiser credit where it was due -- the cage held together magnificently. As much as it wasn't in his place to delegate, Gaultier had to pat himself on the back for his choice on assembly.

"You've done fantastic with the cage, Gerald. I can't help but estimate you've done this befo--"

His words are cut off as the Xurkitree swung its limbs in an attack and smashed into one of the pillars keeping the roof from caving and crumbling in on them. It seemed the cage would work on more than just protecting them from electric current, but would likely protect them from the cave in, as well. As the Xurkitree released a spark, the Faraday cage held true and had been enough to protect them. But with its sudden release of energy, it managed to bring power to the station. The lights flickered, but it didn't seem to power up any machinery in particular, how peculiar.

"Seems we may have to wipe them out. Go!"

Gaultier himself flung out his Aggron and allowed it to mega evolve. At least with that, they had some type advantage to take on the Xurkitree. It wasn't long until the iron giant swung at them with a Rock Tomb.

tl;dr
- joins under the faraday cage
- shows ceri the note he'd taken to get her input
- watches the one xurkitree attack power up the station yet fail to power any of the machinery within
- mega evolves his aggron to join the battle

prompts completed
21 discover and/or explore a subterranean level of the world through a power station or the natural landscape. this dangerous level is reminiscent of a vast board of circuitry.
18 recover notes from disintegrated megalopolan remains that suggest no other pokemon apart from ultra beasts resided here.
26 involve the use of old, broken down megalopolan technology that is reminiscent of a tesla coil or faraday cage.
22 find a way to bring power to a deactivated power station, but any instruments or machinery within will fail to work yet.

🗺️ THE LINKING CORD can be used to bring power to a deactivated door mechanic. the door opens like a dilating eye and opens a side room that reveals fragmented notes. some reveal that the megalopolans ventured here with relative success compared to other realms, able to set these power stations up in order to harness energy for their own world.