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菅澤優奈 ([personal profile] rainsrespite) wrote in [community profile] bravenewworld2014-11-23 07:32 pm

If you ever go back into Wooly Swamp...

Log Deputy: [plurk.com profile] axiomaticgrue
Log Deputy Schedule: We'd like to request a 24-hour cycle; at least 1 tag every 24 hours (dependent on at least one player tag)
Participating Characters: Yuuna Sugasawa, Haruka Tenoh, Son Goku, Rei Ryugazaki, Merill, and Usagi Tsukino
Plot Description: A group goes out to explore the Northern Wetlands to see what they can find.
Warnings/Notes: Maybe language? Rated M for Mudkipz?




[The trip over the swamp hadn't been too bad, and given that there were enough large flyers among the party it'd really only been a matter of hours before they touched down at the edge of the marshlands. It was still late enough in the day that getting a good start wasn't entirely feasible, so a camp is set. The next morning comes quickly enough, and with boundless enthusiasm Yuuna helps get everyone ready for the trek up into the new area.

And with everything taken care of, she heads towards the edge of the wetlands, a staff in hand and galoshes on her feet positively vibrating with excitement. Her Pokemon seem restless too, excited to get going, but nervous about what they might find.]


Everybody set? Because we're burning daylight already.
garbagedisposal: (Yeah.)

[personal profile] garbagedisposal 2014-11-24 12:40 am (UTC)(link)
[Hopping over a rock, with a little bug poking out of his hair, scared of what might come, Goku grins.]

Sure am! Though I think there's a hole in these boots...

[He's landed in a large pool of water. There is no doubt that there is water in his boot.]
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[personal profile] kickboards 2014-11-24 01:00 am (UTC)(link)
Let's hope there isn't, Goku-san. It's dangerous to let your feet stay wet for too long.

[As a runner and hiker, he had heard some terrifying stories about the problems that can happen if a person's shoes became water logged. That was why he was wearing a pair of incredibly sturdy boots, and had a spare set in his pack in camp. He held a hand up to block the sun as he scanned around the area, curious about what all they might find in their expedition.]

I wonder if the teachers back on campus will accept a report about this in lieu of a make up exam?

[It was a rhetorical question-- he'd make up the exam regardless of what the teachers thought-- but he received an answer regardless.

That brat of Azumarill bopped him with the bubble at the end of his tail, earning a startled yelp from his trainer. Just rewards, for thinking about school on a decidedly non-academic trip.]
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[personal profile] actsmagnificent 2014-11-24 02:11 am (UTC)(link)
[ Haruka swallows a grin at the sight of the Azumarill training its Trainer. This is quite the motley collection of explorers they've got here, isn't there? Yuuna runs in diverse circles.

As opposed to her Jolteon, who had begun running a literal circle around a tree before realizing the party was leading him behind. In a hurry to catch up, he splashes towards Haruka; the drops miss her but nearly hit her Pidgeot, who squawks and then soars up higher to both get out of range and scout ahead. She's got her Rhyperior on standby in the Habitat. Having him out just makes a scene. ]


Are we looking for anything in particular?

[ Aside from her own private preoccupations, of course: solving Yuuna's frog problem, her eternal search for clues about the gods, and how Usagi Tsukino reacts under pressure. Not that she's keeping an eye on the girl. She'll save the world without her help.

But if they're together anyway, she might as well watch. ]
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[personal profile] inthenameofthemoon 2014-11-24 03:39 am (UTC)(link)
[ On any other occasion, Usagi would probably not have been caught dead in the wetlands much less without her usual band of friends. It's pretty obvious every time she accidentally steps into something squishy and immediately starts shivering because that sounded disgusting. She wants to whine because it's humid and it's moist and the smell is gross...

... but there's a small side glance at Haruka to remind her that complaining isn't really a good idea...
]

Fairy.

[ Usagi just glances upwards at her Clefairy who has decided to re-take her old spot next to Usagi's head. She's sitting on the top of the travelling backpack that her human is carrying but is avoiding walking on the squishy ground at all costs. ]

You're lucky I'm even letting you ride on my back. Do you even know how much you weigh, Pinky?

Clefairy.

[ Okay. She'll complain a little bit, but that's just because if she doesn't lovingly harass her favorite pokemon, then something is definitely wrong here. ]
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[personal profile] bleeding_heart 2014-11-24 05:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[Merrill doesn't see what the big deal is about proper footwear. She got along going barefoot for years before she came to Union. It's still not a thing she entirely understands, but Yuuna insisted this time, so she's got the pair of boots she bought after she'd spent a week in Isabela's body.

For the time being, though, it's not an issue, as she's been riding atop the back of her Bouffalant for more or less the entire trip here. She's still keeping a sharp eye out for anything that might jump out and surprise them, but all in all she seems mostly cheerful about the whole expedition.]


I wonder what kind of Pokemon we'll find here. It's so exciting!
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[personal profile] garbagedisposal 2014-11-25 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
[Ignoring the beginnings of what would become a water logged boot, he happily continues forward, keeping a cheery disposition and a close eye out. It may not seem like he's alert or being too serious, but he is making sure to be a little more aware of things than he usually is. This was unknown territory, and he's not alive still because he let something get the better of him while exploring.]

Well, if we do find more Croagunks, I hope they send something better after us this time. If we're going to get ambushed, I hope at least they make a better attempt.

[He's still smiling about it. Like it's no big deal. Like it would be fun to fight them.]
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[personal profile] bravenewmods 2014-11-25 03:31 am (UTC)(link)
[It's time for another adventure! And our heroes certainly seem cheerful in the face of what promises to be a less than accommodating trek. If anyone had a vague dislike for the swamp what with its knee-deep morass of muck and its generally unpleasant stench, they'll be gratified to see that the northern wetlands offer miles more of the same.

At least the distinction between solid ground and bottomless goop is a little more clear here, though the footing is treacherous and some areas are deceptively unstable. It would be best to proceed at a slow pace and perhaps avoid stepping into anything that isn't easily stepped out of, like, say, quicksand. Or the maw of a particularly large Victreebel.

Speaking of trails, though, there seems to be an area of the marsh that's been stamped down considerably by passing Pokemon, creating the vaguest of trails meandering northwest around the vast, greenish opaque pool that lies directly north before them. Unappealing brownish mud can be seen if they head the other way around.

There seems to be a small island in the center of the greenish swamp-lake with an elaborate mangrove drooping down to the water's edge. On occasion, a buzzing or otherwise unidentifiable reverberation will echo across the marshes, but it's otherwise very quiet - the sound seems to be coming from the island.]
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[personal profile] kickboards 2014-11-25 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
Let's just hope they don't find another Poliwrath to help them again, [Rei said, carefully picking his way through the thick mud that squished underneath the thick soles of his boots when the heavy buzz started to reverberate through the trees.

He looked around, suddenly more alert, and tried to sort out the source of that sound.]


What's that? [He asked, quietly hoping that he hadn't just jinxed the whole expedition.]
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[personal profile] actsmagnificent 2014-11-25 02:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Wait, how many people have been assaulted by frogs in Yuuna's presence? Haruka flicks her eyes from Goku to Rei, thinking. They've really got to do something about this.

Present concerns trump future plans, however, so when the buzzing starts she also looks up, unconsciously pushing her sleeve back to ready her Warp Band. Gold, oblivious to what might be making the humans uneasy, splashes around in the muck and sparks a bit. If he lifts his paws really high, he can walk faster! But then this gunk sprays everywhere! Why are they always tromping through swamps, human? ]
Jol! Jolt--

Sssh. [ The Jolteon falls silent at Haruka's insistent hiss. She nods her head in the direction of the sound, sticking closer to the others, and her Pidgeot heads towards the island. Rushing Wind's got orders not to engage anything she encounters, just to get a look at what they're headed for from above and then report back. ]
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[personal profile] bravenewmods 2014-11-26 03:38 am (UTC)(link)
[It's an island! ...A rather sad looking island half submerged in the swamp muck. The large mangrove obscures most of the view and the long reeds make it pretty difficult to see, so the scouting expedition won't have too much luck. What they might catch is that the reeds occasionally shake - when they do, it seems like enormous patches go at the same time. It seems as if there's either one giant thing obscured in the vegetation or a large group of things.]
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[personal profile] bleeding_heart 2014-11-26 03:59 am (UTC)(link)
I think there's something in the bushes!

[Yes, Merrill, everyone noticed that. Not that it stops her from being excited and talking in a slightly too-loud whisper as Arishok the Bouffalant lumbers up and onto the island.]
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[personal profile] garbagedisposal 2014-11-26 05:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[Goku hangs back, quiet. He'd like to wait to see what comes out of those bushes, before making any moves. He's not sure if the thing in the bushes is making the vibrating noise, but it seems like something to air on the side of caution for, so he's keeping an eye out.]
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[personal profile] bravenewmods 2014-11-27 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
[Bouffalant gallantly lurks through the muck - it seems to be safe for swimming, at least, though not very pleasant! It successfully makes it onto the small swamp island and begins to clamber about for foothold.

Everything is going swimmingly right up until the island sneezes.

...

ohhhhh nooooooo

Well, the good news is that Bouffalant has a pretty slick ride and we may or may not be able to name this amazing discovery Arishok's Mobile Isle, ensuring Merrill and Arishok's entry into the history books. The bad news is that Arishok's Mobile Isle looks less than thrilled about being awake - looks like that strange buzzing was the sound of light snoring reverberating underwater.

Arishok's Mobile Isle uses Earthquake!

Or maybe it just took a step forward who really knows.]
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[personal profile] kickboards 2014-11-27 05:10 am (UTC)(link)
[Like a little Goldeen who had been yanked out from the water, Rei froze under the intense stare of the beast. He backed off a pace and stumbled into the muck, splattering mud on his beautifully clean jacket....and simply reminded himself to breathe.

This was bad.

This was very, very bad.]


...I think we made him angry, [He muttered, already reaching for his Warp Band. Fight or flight, they needed a strategy, and he was going to need more than just Harima's help.]
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[personal profile] bleeding_heart 2014-11-27 09:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well... at least Merrill was on its back during that Earthquake. Small victories. The problem now is that she is still on its back.]

Arishok! Let's get down!

[Giving the Bouffalant a pair of quick but light kicks to the side to spur it on, Merrill shouts a short command in Dalish and the well-trained mount vaults off the Torterra's back to join the others.]

I'll try.

[She nods to Yuuna quickly before looking back at the great creature.]

My, you're very... large, aren't you? Yes. Very large.

[As usual, the beginning of negotiations are little but nervous babbling.]

Would you mind if we looked around a bit? We didn't mean to wake you up, and we certainly don't want to disturb you any further.
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[personal profile] garbagedisposal 2014-11-27 09:41 pm (UTC)(link)
!!!

[Oh boy he's getting a little concerned for Merrill, attempting to run as he fights to keep his ground. Goku nearly trips and falls flat on his face a few times as he tries to get to Merrill, but skids to a halt as soon as he can see that she's gotten out of the way and safe.]

[He's about to join in negotiations, but stays silent for the moment, standing a good ten feet or so behind where Merrill is. He's going to wait until the pokémon either speaks or acts.]
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[personal profile] bravenewmods 2014-11-28 05:52 am (UTC)(link)
[Arishok's Mobile Isle seems uninterested in hearing about how large it is! It continues to plod forward, shaking the ground with every step.

It doesn't seem to have heard Merrill. If it speaks anything coherent at all, Merrill may be able to work out that it's mumbling something about 'fat hooves'. Apparently it doesn't get many Pokemon Bouffalant's size stomping all over it. It sneezes again while stepping forward, sending a blast of water and leaves everywhere.

It doesn't particularly seem to be targeting them, but it doesn't particularly seem to be avoiding hurting them, either.

They can continue to try to communicate if they'd like, but clustering to the side and waiting for it to go away may also be a viable option here.]
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[personal profile] bleeding_heart 2014-11-28 05:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[Arishok doesn't seem to have appreciated that comment about fat hooves, and expresses his displeasure by stamping said hooves against the ground. He seems to be gearing up for an angry charge before getting caught in the Leaf Storm.]

I... think we should just let him go. Is everyone all right?
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[personal profile] actsmagnificent 2014-11-28 06:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Let's move on. [ And Haruka presses forward to do just that, Torterra and its collateral damage be damned. Rushing Wind returns to her too, flying in a circle around her head. The ground moving is a bit disturbing. It throws off her landmarks!

Gold, for his part, wonders whether Eeveelutions can get that big. A giant Martelé would be awe-inspiring!

Then he gets whacked in the face with a leaf and falls over into the swampwater, but Haruka's still walking so he jumps back onto all four paws and bounds after her. She's going to carve a trail past this thing no matter what. Her focus is 100% on moving forward...and any frogs they may encounter along the way. ]
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[personal profile] kickboards 2014-11-29 03:38 am (UTC)(link)
[Rei brushed the mud off of his jacket while he watched the beast move past them as if they were nothing, torn between awe-inspired fear and admiration. He couldn't begin to fathom how long that Pokemon must have lived, or all of the things it had seen during it's expansive lifetime.]

Yeah, let's. [He tore his attention away from the isle, nodding at the rest of the group. As much as he wanted to follow, to see where it would go, he knew that they needed to keep their focus narrowed in on the current objective]
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[personal profile] bravenewmods 2014-11-29 06:35 am (UTC)(link)
[As the creature lumbers past them, they may note that its backside and underside are covered in strange globs of... something purple and oozy. Very pleasant. It sneezes again from beside them before continuing on.

If they have no particular interest in maintaining relations with Arishok's Mobile Isle, they will also note that its departure has lowered the water level of the swamp muck considerably, and it's shallow enough to see bottom now.

...Is that some sort of under-muck passage on the other side?]

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