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Nothing Sygnaficant [Temp]

POSTED ON May 10, 2024 15:16:13 GMT

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Again, Tempest proved himself to be a smart man. He neither contradicted nor indulged her. Instead, he left the matter open-ended—inviting her to land on whichever side she wished. Plump lips perk upward. “Oh, yes dear. I am positively ancient.” At the very least, five children made her feel that way. Perseus might have nine lives, but she felt like she was living six of them.
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Then, he doubles down on the compliments. Calpurnia takes a moment to preen, quite tempted to toss the little twink a treat. “That tongue must be made of sterling, Mister Quinn.” It was refreshing to interact with such a well-spoken man. “Do keep it up.” As long as he was saying nice things, she was still in control.

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Kelpie took the bait. A lover’s quarrel then? Or a sign that Lugia’s bond is not so magnanimous?
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“They will be weaker than newborn Skitty.” The woman is quick to finish. For a moment, Calpurnia stared thoughtfully at the screen. Then, she began to click. With a click, she backed out a few layers. When was that paper done? July? September? She was pretty sure a lot of the research came from Rika. “Back when we finished Sygna development, we had to come up with something similar—” The principles of the two seemed quite alike on the surface.
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As she dives deeper into the folder, the scientist turns to him. It’s not a shark’s smile this time but a serpent’s. All the dangers these pawns faced made it obvious why Tempest might be dabbling. Her next words will filled with an almost flippant, knowing fondness. “By the by, love, when will your dearly beloved lab Rattata be joining us?”

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✦ I always forget how astute she is[break]

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No Rest For the Missing [M][O]

POSTED ON May 4, 2024 19:22:27 GMT

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'Are you okay?' No answer. A few hours passed. ‘You better not be picking up a Pokemon again.’ Not even an indicator that a message was being typed. 'Are you coming home for dinner : ) ?' She flipped her phone over in desperation. Maybe she’d missed a response. A blank screen greeted her. ‘If you don’t call me back, I’m calling the police.’

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It was shortly after dawn when her nephew’s phone buzzed.

‘Have you seen Cassie?’ The text had been sent around half an hour ago. No emojis or silly memes were accompanying it. She didn’t even open with the usual questions about his pathetic love life. 'She didn’t come home last night.'

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Calpurnia was known for her composure. Even in distressing situations, you could trust her to portray an air of calm. Even if she didn’t feel like it on the inside, she at least dressed the part. But, right now, she was losing her shit.
Every noise drew her out of bed with a hopeful look and a resigned, “Cassie?” Even poor Purrseus was on edge. Not that anyone else could tell.

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The pajamas she had on were from the day before, and a sign that something was very, very wrong. Kelpie despised people who went out dressed for bed. The woman thumbed her nose at them.
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So, the fact that she was in silk, flowery pants with a matching top was strange enough. The woman who pounded on his door looked more like a swamp witch Morgrem than his auntie. Her hair was still mussed from a long night of insomnia—tossing and turning keeping sleep at bay. There was no makeup to speak of. The only red in her eyes from intermittent tears.
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“Gerald!” There were no nicknames this morning. Her voice was a panicked hiss—a few seconds from breaking. “Wake up!” With a noise of frustration, she turned the doorknob and tried shouldering it open.

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✦ Are u missing Gerry?[break]

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Putting yourself out there

POSTED ON May 1, 2024 12:36:19 GMT

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When word of Bryan’s fall trickled down, Calpurnia could not quite hold back a titter. It was not that she disliked the man. Quite the opposite in fact. He really was quite the piece of eye candy. But the repercussions were another matter—proof of how silly it was to rely on fickle things like gods. It really filled her with a bit of pride. She’d been saying these things for years.

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When the question of this silly little battle arose, the scientist did not hesitate to volunteer. Partly because a lot of her underlings were spineless pushovers, and partly because she wanted to secretly gloat over the fallen avatar. Maybe she could get some juicy gossip out of this mess. As he stepped up to the line, Calpurnia smiled at him. Those violet eyes were mirthful—like a cat playing with a mouse.
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“It’s lovely to have you with us, Mister Delarosa!” She felt her lips perk up. “I do wish it was under more…auspicious circumstances.” It didn’t quite sound that way.

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A hand drew across her chest before sliding down to her belt. “Would you care to make this silly spat more interesting?” She grabbed a Pokeball at her waist and tossed it. “A wager, perhaps?”
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Her Scream Tail took to the field with a series of neanderthal undulations. A truly savage little creature. She adored it.

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✦ Her inner Mean Girl is showing[break]

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PASSERBY ANALYTICS HQ #6

POSTED ON Apr 15, 2024 2:56:36 GMT

PASSERBY ANALYTICS HQ #6

answered in-character by Calpurnia Kubrick

SURVEY #1
"What is your favorite way to travel?"
I do love a first-class flight. After that, I am partial to trains. Anything is better than driving myself.

SURVEY #2
"What have been your missed opportunities in life so far?"
I did not use my last employer's idiocy to my advantage. I also did not put my babies in private school soon enough.

SURVEY #3
"What’s the best and worst relationship advice you've ever received or given?"
I think it depends on the person. What works for one couple certainly won't work for another. People are as different as snowflakes, and should be treated that way. Also, no one wants unsolicited dick picks. Do try and not be a boor.

SURVEY #4
"Is the person you are now, the person you wanted to be when you were younger?"
I think so. I'm strong and far superior to the gutter rats that raised me. I have five beautiful kids. What else could I wish for?.

SURVEY #5
"Have you told your loved ones that you care about them recently? If not, why?"
Of course, silly! How do they know otherwise?

SURVEY #6
"What is your go to karaoke song?"
I do enjoy Jessie's Girl.

SURVEY #7
"How have your parents shaped you? For better or for worse."
My mother showed me what I didn't want to be. I appreciate how terrible she was. It was a good lesson.

SURVEY #9
"What do you think about when you're alone?"
Of the way my husband's fingers felt.

SURVEY #10
"Tell me about a time when you truly felt safe?"
On my wedding night when I was curled into my husband's chest.

SURVEY #11
"Would you save our universe, even if it meant that all other universes would be destroyed?"
Of course I would! There's only one me out there.

SURVEY #12
"Gut check: do you expect people to act in their own self-interest or in the interest of others?"
People always act in their own interests. They're just too conditioned to say it..

SURVEY #13
"If someone really wanted to hurt you right now, what should they do?"
Hurt my Zinnia. But they'd regret it.

SURVEY #14
"Do you believe in the afterlife?"
I do, but I doubt it's a paradise. This world is a mess.

SURVEY #15
"What would the apocalypse look like or feel like for you?"
A truly blackened landscape with nothing but Pokemon in every direction..

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Ghostbusting [O][M]

POSTED ON Apr 14, 2024 3:18:55 GMT

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The woman sighed. “Mm?” What shallow, self-absorbed concerns. It certainly wasn’t a philosophy theorem. There was so much more to specters than frightening greedy CEOs. Their powers were fascinating, as were the implications of their existence. “I think the first one covers all that.” She enjoys needling this panda man. His reactions are so open, just as obvious as his eyes that kept flicking to her chest.

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A brow rose at his answer. It looked like this man had not slept in months. She looked aghast. “Do they really pay you lot so badly? Arceus.” Certainly, grunts did not deserve decent pay, but they should be paid somewhere above starvation. Poor little chickadee. The stammering continued. She wasn’t entirely sure he was telling the truth. If he worked all day and night, surely he’d have a nice little nest egg. At least enough for some under-eye concealer. "The sooner you get promoted, the sooner you can cease grunt work.”

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Judging by the snort from Purrseus, the cat believed it was just that. Or the man spent most of his time on some stupid inane thing that layabouts gravitated toward.

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Any further financial advice was stymied by the moans ahead. They didn’t sound frightening to her. But, to the little nerdy interns, those noises were as foreign as Kalosian. Calpurnia’s lips perked up.”It seems our ‘ghost’ is a naughty-waughty sort.” With a smirk, she strode toward the door and pushed it open. She couldn’t wait to see who was being lustful in the storage room.
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That sort of ~~blackmail~~ knowledge was quite useful.

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✦ Not my best Kelpie post, but it's better to have one than to not.[break]

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Going As a Panicked Mom For Halloween [M][O]

POSTED ON Apr 14, 2024 1:17:25 GMT

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The touch on her shoulder makes the woman stiffen. It’s like someone touched a feral cat with electric gloves. Her normally honeyed tones are barbed like cactus. Violet eyes narrow with a look of indignation. Her tongue lashes like a cat o’ nines. “Calm!? Do you know what some pervert--!” A look at a nearby window stops her mid-sentence. The woman looking back was some anxious hag. “Nnnmm.” Her eyes flick up to the offending hand as she tries to regain some semblance of control. Embarrassment colors high cheekbones.
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Finally, her breath escapes in a long hiss. A broken version of the mask slips back into place. “You’re right, love. Excuse me.” They had to be more methodical about this. Zinnia wouldn’t be found by them running in circles like a headless Torchic. Eventually, they reach the front of the stores. Almost hopefully, violet eyes slide to her SUV. But it’s dark and locked. The booster seat is unoccupied.
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A few puffs of air seem to help center her. Inside, however, her entire being trembles. As Soyeon’s Charizard appears, Calpurnia debates on following suit. But, in the end, Mel remains caged. The last thing she needed was some male bravado. As they walked past the car, the scientist turned to face her companion. “It’s Zinnia.” Her lips perk up slightly. “Everyone says she’s my doppelganger.”
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She turns the phone toward Soyeon. On it, the little girl is trying on a costume. She has a shy smile and curious eyes. Somehow, she’s already stained the dress. The resemblance is impossible to deny. The sight of that image draws moisture to her lashes. “It’s not like her to just wander off.” It felt wrong. But how had she gotten lost less than 10 yards from the car?
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Perseus, meanwhile, stares down into the sewer grate. There, on the cement, he sees a glimmer of pink. With an irritable hiss, the normally lazy cat runs back the way he came.

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✦ Purrsy out here being a judgmental queen[break]

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The Great Chasm [M]

POSTED ON Apr 13, 2024 1:13:03 GMT

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Plump lips twitch at their edges. Her voice is a teasing melody. “Ordered, you mean?” She saw no reason to answer such an idiotic question directly. Why else would she be walking around this hole? She’d rescheduled a massage to be here!
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The dragon is not a fan of her baby. That much is apparent. Purrseus would spare it a brief look of disdain. If within range, his tail would accidentally ghost across the beast’s muzzle. The thick fur is always sure to elicit a sneeze. The self-assured feline stares at the smoke. A huge paw lifts to his mouth as he licks at it. His gaze almost dares the lizard to start a fight.

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An introduction begins with a hand splayed across her chest. She is comfortable in her figure. And she is not afraid to use it, especially with men. “Call me Kelpie, sweetheart.” Her full name had always felt stuffy. Which was fine in some situations, but not when she needed a silly little puppy. “All my friends do.” Which wasn’t really true. She didn’t have time for friends. Even a master weaver got tired when its web became overly complex.
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Choosing to take the lead, Calpurnia pushed her way through a nearby arch, “There’s a particular crystal up ahead.” She pushed her front two fingers together until there was scarcely an atom between them. “I just need a teensy-weensy piece.” She gestured to a strange stone. It was larger and more opaque than the ones around it, more opal than crystal. “Be a dear and fetch it.”

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✦ Purrsy out here being a judgmental queen[break]

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hairlequins [frou-frou furfrous]

POSTED ON Apr 12, 2024 15:22:04 GMT

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The more Cassie talks, the deeper the hole gets. Mom’s amusement only grows. She hides a laugh in her hand. “My apologies, ducklett.” Those eyes glitter mischievously. “Gesundheit.”
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The talk of the holidays draws out a sigh. With five children to handle, the season was a nightmare. This is due, in part, to Calpurnia’s desire for perfection. The pictures need to look like something from Hallmark. Then, there was the fact that the children were so difficult to shop for. What happened to wanting dolls and blocks? “Ugh.” The decorations needed to be worthy of a magazine. “Don’t remind me.” A noise of irritation escaped. “Those miscreants are the real villains.”
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As the girl speaks, Calpurnia wonders how she has survived this long. What did it mean to have trustworthy eyes? There is certainly nothing remarkable in those chocolate pits. “What does that even mean, Cass?” That exasperation drips from every word. “They look like every pair of dog eyes I’ve ever seen.” Stupidly loyal and easily manipulated. A chore to be around, but a somewhat decent ally. That smell though? Disgusting.
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“I do.” The scientist sighs as the first bit of collar becomes visible. It means she has obligations to the beast. That there’s someone out there waiting for it. “It seems like it.” It doesn’t take long before that glimmer grows. There’s a tag there. But she trusts her daughter is smart enough to read it. Looking at the dog’s stance, Kelpie cannot help but acknowledge her daughter’s right.

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“How…charming.” Hopefully, there was a phone number there. She needed to charge someone for this bathroom travesty.

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✦ Uh soft calpurnia is soft?

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Downer Detention

POSTED ON Apr 11, 2024 23:59:34 GMT

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The violet-haired woman smiles down at Andrew. Though she wishes to discourage the streamer’s stupidity, she cannot stop a smile from curling up her lips. She enjoyed being worshipped, but she loved being feared. Or, at least, making others nervous. It’s a heady little perfume, smelling of power and domination. While they certainly had work to do, Calpurnia could not resist the urge to make him squirm.

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A manicured brow lifted as she tapped idly at her elbows. Around them, the sound of clicking belts signals possessions are being sorted. “Mo’ma’am?” Her laughter is indulgent. “Just what language are you cajoling me with, Fisher?” She smiled. “L33t?” After a few more heartbeats, she broke their eye contact and stepped back. It seemed her miscreants were ready and waiting.
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“Please wreak havoc, loves.” She watched as they approached the tent’s flap. “If you fuck up again, momma won’t save you.” It only takes moments for the destruction to begin. Now that they’re alone, she gestures Andrew to follow her. Oddly enough, she heads in the exact opposite direction of her silly soldiers.
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The League officers are too busy to notice the two officers walking the wrong direction. “You are good with computers, are you not?” Certainly, if he spent so much time diddling with them, he had some sort of skillset.

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✦ Mommy to the rescue

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Indulgence [SW]

POSTED ON Apr 11, 2024 23:36:57 GMT

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Calpurna sighed as she scrolled through Instagram. The things her children posted seemed so strange. Occasionally, the scientist adjusted the phone screen, trying to keep it in the shadows of the trees above. A brief pause followed as her eyes caught on an old picture from her son’s profile. A small smile tugged at her lips. How had she forgotten he held his hands like that? “I miss him, you know?”
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The Purrugly does not look up from the last drops of his treat. His ears, however, are tilted forward. His tail lashes from side to side as he fights the urge to roll his eyes. “Purr.”His voice is full of derision. They knew better than to speak about things like this around one another. Frankly, it gave him indigestion. Eventually, he lifts yellow eyes to meet violet ones.
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But the mask is firmly back in place. That little dismissal reminded her of how silly she was being. "Hmph." Crying over missing husbands did as much good as sobbing over spoiled milk. “Let’s go.” Calpurnia’s voice is icy, but not out of any sense of malice. It’s the only way she knows to freeze the hurt. With a look of relief, the pampered cat toddles after her.
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As she passes the edge of the seating area, her eyes catch on what look to be rafflesia blooms. With a look of resignation, she tosses a ball at it. Trusting Purrseus to retrieve their test subject, the woman leaves the taste of salty ice cream behind.

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RKS: Xenon & Kelpie

POSTED ON Apr 10, 2024 1:54:02 GMT

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A flash of flirtatious mischief crawls across her lips. Her mind drifts to bedroom matters, ironic considering that her hands are dusted in someone’s blood. “Certainly not—” While fastidious to a fault, she knew that rebuilding sometimes meant making a mess. “You just have to put your toys away when you’re done.” Which, in all honesty, she was not certain this woman did. If the past did not matter, then there was no reason to scrub up after it. She sighs. “You’ll be surprised what you forget in a few years.”

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Again, her Glimmora proved invaluable. Its ability to corrode even steel types proved a lynchpin in that victory. The scientist stares down at her boss’s corpse with pressed lips. It’s almost as if she’s disappointed in the fight he put up. “Must you rummage through his pockets like that? We’re not thieves.” In death, he looked no different than any other person. It was interesting to see his face almost at peace. A heel nudged his sleeve, half expecting him to sit up. “Well, he is a man. It’s silly to expect too much.” Then again, this young lady claimed not to expect anything at all.
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The ID barely earns a passing glance. Though, in it, Calpurnia wonders just how old the other man is. “I hope it's worth the effort.” She knew enough about video games to know bosses came with loot. For a moment, the scientist stared at the portal before them. It seems to thrum with an unfamiliar energy. A smile crawls across her lips as curiosity drives her forward.
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“Let’s find out, shall we?” Returning her Glimmora to its ball, she and Purrseus push through the rift.

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✦ Come into my parlor said the spider to the fly.

BY GUNSMILE

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WILDS - Two Sides, One Coin [Mav]

POSTED ON Apr 6, 2024 23:54:54 GMT

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Unfortunately, her last foray with Ferny did not end with anything of substance. All she had were more useless laptops and few matching power cords. It seems the computer manufacturers in Megalopis were just as slimy as the ones across the divide. Today’s journey, however, had little to do with pilfering technology. She was much more interested in examining its strange inhabitants.
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Today’s portal dropped her off in a different part of the city. It appeared to be residential—a few standalone houses standing between the skyscrapers. It was to one of these she headed first. Unfortunately, it seemed the Megalopans were patrolling. Was there still something worth saving in this place? If so, she wanted to see it.
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A hand reached for the knob only to find it stubbornly shut. “Purrseus,” The cat turned to face her. “Be a dear, would you?” With a grumble, he sent the door off its hinges. “This will be a good base, I think.” The woman turned to a nearby bookshelf and lifted a picture frame. In it, a family of blue-skinned people looked back. There was something jarring about seeing the cannibalistic beasts in another setting.

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It'd be almost touching if they weren't so ugly.
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A smile pulled at her lips as she opened a closet. “Well, well, well.” She sang in a teasing lilt. “Momma was naughty.” She tugged the Ultra Recon suit from its hanger. It still smelled vaguely of detergent. Though the scent—while pleasant—was not something she could place. Halfway through changing, her Purrugly’s head jerked up. The sound of shoes on the steps was audible.
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Not caring that her outfit was only partially on, she peered around the doorframe.

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✦ Ultra Recon squad

BY GUNSMILE

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WILDS - Two Sides, One Coin [Mav]

POSTED ON Apr 6, 2024 20:18:17 GMT

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ONGOING EVENT

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SKY PILLAR[break]✥ LESSER MEGALOPOLIS

🗺️ SPECIAL HUNT: your character(s) will be able to encounter and catch a GUZZLORD or BLACEPHALON (one or the other). they may be armored or embedded with BLACK METAL &/OR SPARKLING STONES. this material may allow them to unleash devastating Z-MOVES, which makes their subduing and/or capture notoriously difficult. afterward, the material will fall from their bodies as defunct scraps.
24 witness frenzied drawings etched into walls of an ULTRA NECROZMA DESCENDING UPON THIS CITY; your characters will not know what ULTRA NECROZMA is (until they do)—but may find it similar to one of the tapestry found in GOODBYE GALAR'S ALTERNATE 'REALITY' HAMMERLOCKE and make logical deductions.
28 encounter gargantuan guzzlord who devour anything or anyone without discrimination. occasionally intriguing items, or disturbing remnants from their meals can be found on or between their teeth.
31 in lesser megalo tower or anywhere else in the city, encounter documentation, notes, or stories describing or illustrating how ultra beasts were smaller beings many centuries ago.
32 find and wear megalopolan recon squad uniforms and helmets to help bypass obstacles, fellow megalopolans and more.

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LESSER MEGALOPOLIS EXPEDITIONS

POSTED ON Apr 6, 2024 20:10:12 GMT

EXPEDITION TEAM
FAREWELL, MY FREE ADVENTURERS!
CHARACTERS: Calpurnia Kubrick maverick noah ryderEXPEDITION #: third time - kelpie, first time - mavSELECTED PROMPT #s: 24, 28, 31, 42NOTES: Kelpie has terrastilazation and some Paradox Pokemon. Maverick has mega evolution.

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