Departure

[bravenewmods]

The 10th day of Team Evolution's visit dawns.

The night before, the Council had sent out another message commenting about their decision concerning the machines. They could not in good faith return any to Team Evolution after what had happened. But in exchange, they would offer an example of Warp Band technology and explain the means by which Union trainers and Pokémon communicate. This particular Warp Band could operate only one way - it could only receive messages directly sent to its particular address. There was no chance of the team being able to tap in to the network.

The Council did not make any comment on the extraordinary events that had occurred the previous day. It seems nobody knew anything about Mega Evolution or what to make of it.

Early on the 10th morning, representatives from the Council could be seen speaking with the leading members of Team Evolution once more, and though Rory appears disappointed, he does not argue overly much. The rest of their team is already in the process of packing up their tents... To the side, Crystal and Sakina can be seen, having reappeared after their unceremonious departure earlier. Crystal stays close by Sakina at all times; the latter seems vaguely disoriented.

Idle talk would have it that they intend to leave before noon. But there is some time for last minute conversations still, though they would necessarily need to be short.

Before departure, Rory has something more to say as well to anyone within earshot.

"We thank you for your hospitality, and we hope that we have given you all something to ponder. I will not belabor our departure by repeating what I said previously, but it is truly our fervent goal that we may build a world where neither humans nor Pokemon need live in fear. If any of you wish to contact us, we have been told that this Warp Band is capable of receiving direct messages. We would be glad to hear from any of you.

"We understand our previous actions caused a great deal of damage within this city. While we can do little to beg your forgiveness, we do wish to leave you with a token of good will."

He will bow, then.

"Perhaps we can agree on one thing - let us hold faith in the bright future of this world!"

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1st Shot || Video;

[aniiue]

What? I told you I know how to use it already. I figured it out.

[The voice comes from off screen, no sign of this Warp Band's user yet. There is, however, a tiny Cleffa poking the image curiously.]

I figured you would, Chester, but I can't get mine to work yet...

[A second voice is close, sounding a lot less stuffy about the whole thing.]

[Finally, Chester lifts up his Warp Band from his Cleffa's little paws, aiming the screen at them both... or trying to... Cress's head is kind of half cut off.]

There, see? Just use mine while I figure yours out.

Oh! Yeah, okay. [Cress takes it, while Chester goes off screen again. He gives a sheepish smile.] This is all new to me... I even forgot what I was gonna say. ... Oh, yeah, Team Evolution!

[He looks away from the screen, presumably at Chester, for a moment. Then he smiles back at the "audience".]

The tournament was really cool while it lasted... right up to the end. I don't know how to feel about the whole Mega Evolution thing but, huh. I wonder what other Pokemon can do that?

[His Honedge reaches for the screen with his "hand," and Cress brushes him off.]

It'd be cool, wouldn't it? As long as it wasn't hurting the Pokemon, I guess...

[Chester tosses Cress's Warp Band back at him and takes his own off of the blond. He doesn't look happy.]

I don't care about that stuff. I'm just glad they're gone. [He pauses, and looks away.] I wish we knew where exactly they'd come from, though. We could go after them. If we needed to.

[Cress, in the background, looks a little worried, but ultimately just sighs and puts his Warp Band back around his wrist.]

{ooc: This is a dual intro for Chester (aniiue) and Cress (90sbangs)! Either we'll both respond, or say who you want in the header of your reply!]

V

[heartstorage]

( Video; Filtered to Armin and Roxas )

[Action - Pokemon Habitat]

[A little while later after that's over with, Sora can be found near a pond in the Pokemon Habitat. The man-made pond itself is devoid of Pokemon except for one large Gyarados sitting in it. Like all Gyarados, she's huge and pretty scary looking. However, Sora is too busy trying to give her directions regarding a large rock next to him. And for some reason, his clothes and hair seem to be pretty damp.]

Okay, Dory- let's try this again! Just break the rock! I know you can do it!

[The Gyarados gives out a terrifying roar that sounds fitting for a Godzilla movie to get pumped. She raises herself up, opens up her wide jaws and-]

[Slaps the water with her tail as Dory uses Splash. The slap is powerful enough to make a big enough wave to get the first few rows of Seaworld (or rather- Sora and the rock) wet, but besides that it's not very effective.]

[Sora groans as he wipes water off his face. Maybe she really did forget that she evolved.]

Uh...good try, Dory!

Action; post tournament

[all_onis_are_true]

[There's an unusually loud argument that can be heard coming from one of the housing units in the residential district. It's normally a pretty quiet household, but right now two male voices are booming from within, although the precise specifics are unclear. The word "science" seems to be heard every now and then, however, along with "Pokemon." Suddenly, there's a loud slapping noise, which seems to halt the argument still for a moment. Some low, terse words... and then the door bursts open, and the Yamane boy storms off, his Axew in tow despite shouts from his father to "get back here this instant."

Odd. The boy always seemed so well-behaved normally...

Outside, in the dark, Hiroshi heads over to the library steps. He stares up at it, but can't quite bring himself to go in yet. Finally, he sighs, sitting down on the steps, head in his hands. Takuro rubs his arm reassuringly.]

...I don't understand, Takuro. I'd been doing so well. Why did seeing that Mega Evolution at the tournament...?

(no subject)

[indy_wannabe]

Video

Well, now that that's over with, did anyone get a good look at the thing that Team Evolution guy used for the Mega Evolution? I thought I saw some sort of gem bracelet, but I didn't get a really good look at it.

Action, private to Lux

[When Lux gets home, she'll see a Water Stone on the table waiting for her. Ezreal'll be in his room working at his desk]

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[tinytactician]

[After trying (unsuccessfully) to exclude Team Evolution from receiving the message, Armin decides to bite the bullet and be vague enough to prompt interest from his friends, but not be insulting:]

I wonder how far the Warp Bands can actually communicate with one another. Is there a certain point when it's...out of range? I suppose we'll find out, won't we.

[As for why this is a text and not a video...this next message is sent to people Armin's spoken to at least two or three times:]

[Filtered]

Would you mind if I spent a night with you sometime soon? On your couch, I mean, just until I find a permanent spot.

(no subject)

[bejustorbedead]

[Action, the Crownguard Household]

[Sometime after the tournament as Ky was clipping the mareep for spring weather - Isaac started to change, and evolved into a Flaaffy right under his hands. Ky was at first stunned to see his childhood companion evolving - then a small noise escaped his lips, shoulders shaking at the relatively fluffless pokemon]

That's... pft. S-s-sorry You look like a badly-clipped Furfrou-!

[Then he bursts out laughing - earning a minor shock in response by the offended pokemon]

[Voice]

Vacation? But I'm not ready to take a vacation! I still have so much work to do at the office and drills... I think they should realize now more then ever that we should be working.

[Someone just got a message that he was on two weeks vacations effective tomorrow]

What am I suppose to do in the mean time?

Network --> Action

[for_realsies]

[Network Audio - Public even if it shouldn't be.]

Lux! Come over, I need you opinion on something! And we can't do it by video because it involves a lot of colors!

The butler knows to send you to my room.

[Action - Imogen's Room. For Lux]

*Imogen's bed, table, chair, and every other surface was covered in piles of clothing. They were almost undergarments, but the material was wrong. A little thicker and the patterns were clearly meant to be seen. Some of them were a single garment too, which was different, and some of those had weird cut-outs to the sides that had zero logic to them. There were far too many for even the Moreno clothing budget.*

*...And based on the lack-of-bustiness to the tops? They weren't meant for Imogen. Or she was even more of a risque exhibitionist than anyone could guess... which was, granted, a valid option.*

(no subject)

[rydiaofmist]

Who: Everyone!
Where: The newly discovered island
What: After recent events, the people of Union could use a bit of R&R. What better place than a tropical island?
Warnings: Drinks with little umbrellas in them, swimsuits, idek

( It was hard to say who sent the original message... )