Event - The White Dragon Travel Log

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[It's a lengthy journey even by air, that our intrepid heroes find themselves on. The veteran fliers set a quick, but not grueling pace at the suggestion of the Valkyries. Arriving to a battleground when a god had taken the field tired was not wise, they'd said, and who could really blame them? The prospect alone of facing down one of the beasts of legend would be enough to send most men fleeing in the opposite direction, but one who was working with a human? That was all the more reason to make sure that proper care was taken on the trek. And so for a day the party traveled, a caravan of birds, dragons, reptiles and the odd flying robot making steady time across the Rolling Plains before setting down at the north-eastern edge.

The curious would find that not far from where the tents were pitched, the green hills turned jagged, the land going from verdant to a sea of dark glass. Obsidian shards spiked upwards, spires gleaming in the moonlight like razor sharp teeth, setting an ominous tone for the evening's respite. Tents were pitched, fires were lit, and the more warlike companions even began a drum circle and dance. Valkyries and shirtless Calderan volunteers, a small number of visiting mages, and other more mysterious folks all curious to see the god and to help with the relief efforts. The camp, despite the circumstances, was at least a lively one.

And then came the final day.

Over the Obsidian Flats they went, the massive shapes of Boldore and Tyranitar visible even from up in the sky. And...further perhaps even more stunningly, a gigantic lake almost large enough to call an inland sea, sprawled out below. Rivers snaked out of it all around, and the water itself was a pure crystal blue. But perhaps the most awe inspiring sight of the whole journey came once they cleared the Flats and the area around Glacier came into view. An expanse of white, thick snow covering the ground this early in the year. Arctic forests cropped up here and there, snowcapped trees and a frigid looking river marring the perfect canvas beneath. And more Pokemon , of course. Gigantic Avalugg shook the ground below, and a new species plodded along, chewing amiably on the trees, largely unconcerned by the humans overhead, and the occurrences in the distance.

Along the coast a city was in flames, people streaming out of its ruined gates, desperately fleeing along the rivers before whatever it was came back. Smoke curled up along the skyline, burned hamlets and outlying settlements that'd already been destroyed.

It seems like they weren't too late, and it in the moment of respite there was a chance for our heroes to at least get their bearings and prepare for the Dragon God's return...]

[OOC: We will be opening some of these areas for bonding within the next few days for everyone who is taking part in the expedition.]

Comments

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Well... thank you, then.

[Her spirits haven't been dampened beyond a moment or so of mild embarrassment, so no worries there. It's extraordinarily easy to fluster Lenna, despite the care she takes to try to put forth her best noble bearing whenever she can. Smiles and laughter are infectious, after all.]

Yes, that's right. And you...?

[comparative_insanity]

[He feels... clumsy, like when he was younger and didn't know how to put up an impenetrable front of charm and cheek and provocation, and so his social insecurities shone through a lot clearer. He still manages to cover his fumbling up reasonably well, but it's harder than it used to be.

He looks down, laughing a bit awkwardly.]

Fai Flourite, albeit not quite as dead as expected. [It's a morbid joke to make, honestly, but what can he say? He touches the eyepatch still covering his healing left eye, smiling.] I lost some of my good looks, though, if that counts?

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Fai...?

[Her tone is understandably shocked as she brings a hand up to cover her mouth in surprise. And then her expression changes as the recognition of his face dawns on her, followed immediately by mildly panicked embarrassment.]

I'm so sorry! I shouldn't have said all of that before, about traveling... you must be sick of it.

[And right back to a relieved smile. Lenna's emotions can pingpong around pretty quickly when she's shocked.]

Oh, but Feliks must have been so happy to see you! He never gave up looking, not even for a single day.

[comparative_insanity]

Oh, no no no~. [He waves his hands hurriedly, managing a fairly unaffected laugh.] Nothing to be sorry for. I'm never going to be quite that bitter, promise. And for my part, it's nice to have some human company again.

[He loves his pokémon friends dearly, but he's missed having someone to talk to who actually talks back.

His smile widens and he nods, even if there is a bit of sadness haunting his eyes still.]

He's not the type who gives up, right? We're still catching up, but he's told me a lot about when I was gone. [And some parts he can easily fill in himself.]

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Ah... all right, if you say so.

[Lenna sighs. That's a relief.]

No, he's always been stubborn like that. Once Feliks sets his mind to something, there's nothing in the world that can change it.