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Holy Diver [M]
POSTED ON Jun 2, 2023 20:36:53 GMT
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The Helping Hand from Voyager allowed the trio to better power through the horde of Sharpedo in their way. Once the horde wss broken up, and the rest of them had retreated, Thomas recalled Freke and Elvis.

Thomas and Kalameet followed after the detective as quickly as they could. On the way up, they'd end up behind a school of Barraskewda, no doubt following Michael and his Arcanine. Acting quickly, the Hydreigon fired off a volley of Dark Pulses at the Barraskewda.

When the leader of the school was taken out, it didn't take long for the rest to break up and scatter to the winds. With the threat gone, Kalameet sped up towards their base, to regroup with their teammates.




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Holy Diver [M]
POSTED ON Jun 2, 2023 20:05:39 GMT
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"Of course.", he'd reply. It was a sad thought, that they might be beyond saving. But even if they can't save them from their fates, at least the Antidotes should be able to save them, in the event that a Nihilego infects them.

As the marker is relayed to his PokeNav, Thomas mentally takes note of the route they'd be taking.

Kalameet trailed the Arcanine. Though he isn't as fast as the Legendary Pokemon, the Brutal Pokemon is able to stay the course, arriving soon after the detective did.

Distract the enemy, something Thomas was more than capable of doing.

While Michael and his Arcanine gathered corpses, Thomas brought out Freke and Elvis. Freke would fire off Focus Blasts towards the Sharpedo, while the Beheeyem would lob Thunderbolts towards them. As they were doing this, Thomas and Kalameet would strafe around the area, getting the attention of the Sharpedo. Kalameet would fire a volley of Dragon Pulses from the mouths of his left and right heads each.




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Holy Diver [M]
POSTED ON Jun 2, 2023 19:26:40 GMT
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Normally, Thomas wasn't one to care about what happens to Rockets. But he knew that not all of the dead Rockets were the same type he hunted and terrorized as Wraith. Many of them might've been victims of Rocket's heinous deception, much like was. That wasn't even factoring in the bodies of League personnel and civilians caught in the rift.

"Of course. I came prepared.", he told the sheriff, as he unzipped a bag full of Antidote he had produced for the occasion. "I hung onto the recipe.", he'd tell the man.

And though he didn't like that Bunni insisted on coming along for the ride, Thomas knew her services as a medic were invaluable. Perhaps her help, in combination with the Antidote they brought with them, might allow them to save some of the berserk Pokemon in the process.

The Audino would wave to the blue-haired man, calling out to him with a soft, gentle cry.




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Sea Oddity [M]
POSTED ON Jun 2, 2023 18:57:40 GMT
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The Kubfu is surprised to get a thumbs up from the Urshifu. Nevertheless, he gladly takes it, bowing to his bigger brother in respect and admiration.

With the last of the Koffing and Weezing taken care of, the two Psychic-types ease up. The Psychic Terrain and Safeguard both fade away at the same time. The Vivillon lets out a cheer, while doing small laps around the skies in celebration of their victory.

Thomas smiles at the butterfly. "You did great, little buddy!", he told the Vivillon, who rushes up to give him a hug. Thomas would gently hug the insect, giving him an affectionate pet.

Thomas couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing the man's remark about pay. All he could hope was that the League began compensating their people properly. After all, they had to help back them.

"You did great, Navidson.", he'd tell the sheriff. "Need a ride back home?", he'd offer.

The two Psychic-types would step up, ready to teleport the two of them back to Dewford Town, should they accept their offer.




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Sea Oddity [M]
POSTED ON Jun 2, 2023 18:43:37 GMT
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The young Kubfu could only look on in amazement as his big brother was enclosed in a chrysalis of energy. What emerged from it caused the little guy to look on in pure awe, especially as he managed to strike down several Weezing in his path.

One enterprising Weezing would attempt to lob a Sludge Bomb at the Urshifu's back. The Kubfu, Detecting this in time, would grab a large piece of metal, and use it as a shield to take the Sludge Bomb, before it could hit the larger Pokemon.

Following up on this, the Beheeyem would grab the Weezing with a Psychic hold, thrashing it against the floor and walls, before tossing it out to sea.




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Sea Oddity [M]
POSTED ON Jun 2, 2023 17:47:13 GMT
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Thomas looks to the man as he asks his question. It was a good one, albeit one Thomas didn't really put much thought into. Not out of negligence for the Kubfu, but rather to allow the little guy to make his own choice.

The Kubfu would spot a Weezing coming for him, the overwhelming Stench of the Poison-type immediately catching his attention. With a well-timed leap, the Kubfu would send the gas ball flying back into the ocean with Iron Head. He would then let out his own imitation of the Single Strike Urshifu's cry, as if he had chosen what he had wanted.

"Looks like he favors Single Strike. Makes sense, considering how he's handled sparring exercises.", the Kalosian would remark.

"Of course. And if he does go down that path, then I imagine they'd be able to compliment one another in battle."




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Sea Oddity [M]
POSTED ON Jun 2, 2023 17:23:34 GMT
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The Vivillon, despite his job being done, refused to return to his Pokeball. Instead, he would continue to barrage the horde of poisonous Pokemon with Gusts of wind, intent on at least drawing out aggro, in order for his big brothers to capitalize on.

Upon seeing the emergence of more Koffing and Weezing from down below, the Beheeyem warned the other two with his Telepathy.

Elvis the Beheeyem wasted no time in blasting the oncoming Koffing and Weezing with bursts of Psychic energy. Freke, meanwhile, continued to assail them mercilessly with Expanding Force.

As the Urshifu popped out of his Pokeball, the Kubfu would follow. The young bear gave his older brother a nod, before he started his attack. But rather than immediately attacking, the Kubfu would instead pull at the two white hairs on the back of his head, his body Bulking Up for the coming attack.




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Sea Oddity [M]
POSTED ON Jun 2, 2023 16:52:35 GMT
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"Glad to be here."

When Thomas got a call from to help him deal with a ship crawling with Koffing and Weezing, he practically jumped to the call. It was a good excuse to see some action, to shake off his frustrations.

The first course of action he'd take was to have his Vivillon lay down a Safeguard around them, in order to protect their Pokemon from the smog, should their gas masks fail.

His Beheeyem would follow up on this by creating a Psychic Terrain around them. This was all to allow Freke, the Alakazam, to fire off Expanded Force down the ship, sweeping several Koffing and Weezing in a single attack. Despite this, several more would come out of the woodwork, in order to attempt to avenge their comrades.

"These moves, right?", Thomas asked playfully.




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Crawl (Mission)
POSTED ON Jun 2, 2023 6:31:25 GMT
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As the Audino felt the man's fingers rub his feeler, he would let out a happy squeal. Pulse would snuggle closer to Kazimir.

Thomas listened silently as the man poured out to him as well. Bunni would snuggle closer to her master, attempting to keep him comforted, despite his state. Thomas would gently rub the Audino's feeler, causing her to sigh contently, and rub her head against her master affectionately.

"That means a lot to me, Kaz. And I'll put my trust in you, as well. You've more than earned it.", he replied to his fellow vigilante. "Together, we'll protect the Region, and its people.", he'd vow.




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The Red Knight (Gym)
POSTED ON Jun 2, 2023 5:14:13 GMT
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Ripper grinned for a moment, as his pincer squeezed the Alakazam. Unfortunately, the Shadow Pokemon recovered right in front of him, much to his annoyance. The continued glow of the Psychic-type immediately got Thomas' attention.

"Ripper, keep calm!", Thomas quickly called out.

The Scizor would begin to focus his mind once again, fortifying himself for the Dazzling Gleam. Thanks to his steely body, and the prior fortification allowed him to tank the attack with relative ease. Despite this, the damage combined with the earlier Focus Blast would begin to take its toll on the insect.

Ripper would retaliate by lunging at the Psychic Type with a Brutal Swing.




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The Best Offense Is a Good Defense [M][C/Thomas]
POSTED ON Jun 2, 2023 5:07:19 GMT
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Once again, Josh would manage to hit the mark on Thomas' shield. The smaller Pokemon was able to outmaneuver the larger one. That, and it seemed that Thomas was rusty with jousting. Not that he did it often.

Still, he was far from giving up.

With the third round, Thomas would aim his blade to the left target on the shield.

Pz01KkuU




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Wild Horses [M]
POSTED ON Jun 2, 2023 2:03:28 GMT
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"Arceus must love you. Between befriending an Urshifu in the wild, and scoring its Mega Stone, I'm almost convinced fate brought you together. If I believed in fate.", he'd remark with a smirk.

Upon hearing that the other man, and his Urshifu were willing to train him, the Kubfu would puff out his chest, and pull on the two hairs at the back of his head. It was a showing that he was ready to make the hard climb to get to the top.

To Thomas, it was an endearing sight. One that reminded him of his own childhood. Albeit, the context was a lot less dark, at least as far as Thomas knew.

"Sure. I could go for a bite. It's been a while, to be honest."

Thomas used to frequent restaurants around the town, back when he was the town's Gym Leader. Every challenge completed, he would invite his challengers to a bite, covering for the both of them.




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BLIGHT & BANE ENDEAVORS
POSTED ON Jun 2, 2023 1:37:52 GMT
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TAGGER's endeavors


MARK WHICH ENDEAVORS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED



    make an ic-post within the event period
    • 3X pokeball

    complete a thread within the event period.
    • 1X shard

    participate in any forum game thread.
    • 1X rainbow shard

    involve a poison-type move in an ic-post.
    • 1X type 1 evo

    cure the poison status condition in an ic-post.
    • 1X type 2 evo

    teach your pokemon a poison-type move.
    • 1X type 3 evo

    involve one of the following pokemon abilities in a post: liquid ooze, stench, corrosion. can be a npc/wild pokemon.
    • 1X sparkling dust

    capture or defeat a poison-type pokemon in a wild, safari, gacha (no trades/gifts).
    • 1X level tutor

    complete a solo/duo wild or safari thread.
    • 1X tm/tr

    participate in 1 blight & bane swarm.
    • 1X move tutor

    publish an ic-post in your exhibit or garden.
    • 1X move tutor

    reference another character by tagging them in an ic-post.
    • 1X egg tutor

    use a gif or image that features a poison-type pokemon in your post.
    • 1X egg tutor

    include music in an ic-post (link or the player code).
    • 1X tm/tr

    use one of these names in a post in any capacity: koga, janine, roxie, plumeria, klara, melli, atticus.
    • 1X incense

    use one of the following words in an ic-post: curare, hemlock, wolfsbane, plague.
    • 1X ability capsule

    use the idiomatic noun "poisoned chalice" in an ic-post.
    • 1X starf berry

    complete 1 blight & bane mission.

    complete 2 blight & bane missions.

    complete 3 blight & bane missions.

    post in a communication thread or comment on an hnn article.
    • 1X level tutor

    post in a plotter or wanted ad thread with a genuine plotting idea, affirmation of a relationship, or a compliment (minimum 100 word count).
    • 1X ability capsule

    sell a pokemon to the black market.
    • 1X form change

    reference any of the organizations listed in the local hoenn guidebook thread, or any on-site player-led business.
    • 1X mega shard

    complete a thread that features a conflict of any kind with a character in the opposite faction.
    • 1X salac berry

    use mega evolution or terastallization in an ic-post.
    • 1X devolution stone

    use a z-move in an ic-post.
    • 1X honey

    use a sygna suit in an ic-post.
    • 1X level tutor



MILESTONE endeavors


MARK WHICH ENDEAVORS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED



    complete 3 total endeavors
    • 1X elixir of miasma

    complete 5 total endeavors
    • 1X poison tera shard

    complete 10 total endeavors
    • 1X legendary candy
    to
    complete 15 total endeavors
    • 1X mega stone
    Urshifurite-S to
    complete 20 total endeavors
    • 1X paradox pokemon

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Wild Horses [M]
POSTED ON May 31, 2023 22:47:24 GMT
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Thomas allowed himself to chuckle at the man's joke. Perhaps he did need some levity, after everything that's happened.

"Glad you made it out safely. I know it's hard, but sometimes, the best thing to do is retreat. To live to fight another day. At the very least, you can reflect on the loss, on their abilities, and try to adapt for the next encounter.", he'd tell Michael.

"Maybe later, you could tell me what abilities you remember seeing?", he inquired.

"Interesting. Considering that they're all still with us, and not turned into Dream Mist, I doubt that the Kubfu and Urshifu were products of the Interdream Zone. Perhaps a pack of them got stuck in the Interdream Zone? It's worth an investigation, either way.", he'd speculate.

The Kubfu would step out to look up at the Urshifu, impressed by his big brother.

"Maybe we could help each other out, and have yours act as a mentor to mine? Sparring partners wouldn't be a bad idea, I'd say.", he'd offer.




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