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El Sunderland
GOODBYE GALAR: RUSTED SHIELD
POSTED ON May 23, 2023 6:55:55 GMT
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El smiles with empathetic amusement, nodding when Tempest Quinn mentions the cold. Having grown up in Lavaridge, they weren't any better - in fact, they were probably among those least acclimated to the cold that nipped at one's skin out here. Rocket or League - in a situation like this, factions and allegiances were probably the last thing that anyone should be worrying about.
Akero did well in keeping the duo warm as she waddled along though, continuing to happily whistle. It seemed that the trip up to the mysterious building would be a smooth one...
... At least, that was until Julia Davis showed up. Initially, they open their mouth as if to greet her - but when she calls for El to get back, the ranger blinks owlishly in response. But before they can try to reason with their fellow ranger, Temp is already speaking.
El is only further distracted - and perhaps a bit bewildered by the situation - when they're clapped on the back; they end up stumbling from it, until Temp suddenly pulls them closer! It'd likely be clear to see that they were more or less going with the flow - albeit less on purpose, and more just simply because they had no clue what to make of the situation otherwise.
If they had a nickel for every random Rocket they have had positive interactions with, they'd have three nickels - technically maybe four, not that they knew that. Which, something told them that that number was only going to grow, whether they liked it or not.
But, soon explosions would rock the building further up the slope - clear signs of fighting of some form. And with it, Temp began moving - handing a scrap of paper to them in the process.
As the rocket begins walking up the path though, El glanced to Julia. "Sorry - I... think we're safe, at least for now, though." They spoke in a soft and hushed tone, adding "I'm not sure what's going on up ahead, but... There's no point in us fighting, when we don't know what's even going on here... Right?"
With that though, Akero would whistle and continue to waddle along - gesturing with a wing for Julia to come over! If she obliged, she'd end up being treated like a penguin chick as well - being ushered against the togekiss' warm fluff next to El, and ferried along.
As Temp introduced himself though, and asked about the note, the ranger's attention turned back to the front. "Oh - my name's El. And the note..." Their gaze drifts down to it - taking a moment to read it. "It looks like it might be from a diary? I think it reads... 'There is no rest for the black knight. We do not know if it really is cousin or foe. Every battle with the skeleton does more harm than good'."
But that raised a question - who was the black knight? Who - or what - was this skeleton?
Their thoughts would be cut off by Temp's excited gesturing towards Lugia - and though he might find the sight a comforting one... El can't help but blanche a little at the sight - feeling a certain pressure to the presence of so many gods in one place.
And yet, it was where others appeared to be gathering - so when Temp runs on ahead, Akero is not far behind - even if the togekiss makes a somewhat unsettled coo.
But once the togekiss arrives, El is met with the sight of a pair of pokemon. One - Glastrier - they recognize (albeit not by name) from when they had played through an otome route with Shalin Nariya , a few months ago. The pokemon on its back is far less familiar, however - and it doesn't take a genius for them to notice that the Calyrex was suffering, much to their chagrin.. That, and in a state of wavering lucidity - Glacial Lances flying every which way..!
El is quick to bring out Midas - having the gholdengo use Protect to try and weather any attacks that fly their way. But as they do, a question escapes their lips. "This note -- it mentions a black knight, and a skeleton. Where did the note come from - and what is it talking about?" They call to the psychic-type, hoping for answers of some form.
When the time comes for Calyrex to be put out of their misery though, they look away -unable to bear watching the poor king's decline any further, even if this is ultimately a mercy. TLDR / NOTES :- El apologizes to Julia Davis - but emphasizes that Tempest Quinn doesn't seem to mean any harm right now, and that there's no point in fighting each other right now. - They introduce themself to Tempest Quinn , and reads the note out loud (with less ye olde english) to the both of them. - Togekiss invites Julia to snuggle with her for warmth while she keeps waddling. - El and Togekiss are a bit spooked by Lugia - but they keep moving, cause the others are probably in the building. - El recognizes Glastrier's species (albeit not by name), not so much Calyrex. - Gholdengo comes out and uses Protect in hopes of weathering the lances. Will be the yote-ee if roll doesn't cooperate. - Tells Calyrex about the note - and that it mentions a black knight + skeleton. Asks it where the note came from + what the note is talking about. - When execution time comes, El looks away - unable to bear watching the psychic-type suffer any further, or its death, even if they recognize it as a mercy. HLuxSxB0
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