The Situation in Glacier

[bravenewmods]

The rescuers have been allowed a night's rest following their arrival on the outskirts of Glacier. Though there is ample evidence of their enemy's presence in the form of burning buildings and ruined settlements, the creature itself appears to have wandered off briefly to wreak havoc in a different corner of the frozen tundra. Or perhaps it was taking a brief siesta following so much exertion - murder and destruction was tiring work. Whatever the case, it seems to be an opportune time to descend into the city and assist those remaining there.

If they are brave, they might even try to take back the city itself. But the primary goal, of course, is to save as many people as possible before the great dragon returned.

The few people of Glacier who had guided them this far point out the less-traveled paths by which it may be possible to enter the city unnoticed. It is determined that they will fan out in groups, both in search of survivors and in search of the companions of the dragon who had so effectively laid waste to the city. Perhaps they might still gain the upper hand.

((You may respond to your threads now! Not all the groups will have immediate mod starters going up, so feel free to initiate threading; a mod will step in as soon as possible. As usual, we will be tagging on a 24-hour basis whether or not all group members have tagged in.

When responding, please list the Pokemon your character is bringing with them.

While the final portion of this event will go up on Sunday, October 4th, please also feel free to continue tagging this portion of the log as these threads will almost certainly not be finished yet.))

Comments

[commissionergrump]

[Gordon nods to Lucas' words.]

Sometimes not fighting takes the most strength. It takes confidence to be the bigger man.

[A lesson his partners seem to have learned well, sitting back, though the slight tenseness and the way they cluster around the old man show they might not be up for starting a fight, but they will do their best to end it.]

[bravenewmods]

[[Really sorry about the delay!]]

"No talking! Talking is worthless!"

[ One of the noticeably younger Pyroars snarled, getting a bit closer. Upon closer inspection, it looked wounded, its fur dull and matted with blood. It, along with its comrades, looked ready to strike at any moment. ]

"Enough."

[ A sharp bark tore through their growls and snarls, and the pack quickly backed down. A strange dog-like Pokemon stepped out from behind the brush, looking to be in only slightly better shape than its pack mates. Judging from its appearance and demeanor, this appeared to be their leader. ]

"Forgive them. They're young and afraid and looking for redemption. All they know is battle."

[ The pack, still on their guard, gathered around the Mega Houndoom, not once taking their gaze from the group. ]

"We will fight you until our dying breath if we must, but if you do not wish to fight then leave us here. We have no real purpose anymore."

[a_gentle_boy]

No real purpose...?

[Lucas gazes around at the others.]

We came here to help. Not just the people, but... everyone here. If something has happened, then... we won't leave you in need.

[He gazes at the snarling Pyroar.]

I can soothe your wounds, if you'd like.

[commissionergrump]

And what purpose would dying serve?

[It's the Cubone, speaking with a quiet intensity.]

Is that all you have? Fighting? You'd throw your own lives away just to keep fighting?! To die for nothing is to live for nothing, to stand for nothing. Is that what you want?!

[The small Pokemon becomes increasingly animated, angry at the suggestion of 'nothing to live for.' Jim, for his part, looks a bit surprised at the suddenly so vocal Cubone, placing a hand gently on top of the skull. The Hitmonchan steps forward.]

Coach says there's more than just fighting, than being the strongest. You've got to fight for something, stand for something. Nothing wrong with testing your limits, but... To fight, to fight for real, there needs to be more than that.

[conquerorofwaves]

[He gasped as Gordon's Hitmonchan and Cubone joined in before he nodded]

They're right - Please, let us help, we're not here to fight - life is too important, and let no one tell you have no purpose, there's always something to live for.

[bravenewmods]

[ The young dog pokemon snap and bark, very obviously offended with everything that Cubone had to say. ]

"You don't understand! Soft humans, soft pokemon, pampered and nice!"

"What do you know about the world?! We don't need your pity! Go run away with your tails between your legs like those ice people!"

"Yeah!"

"Enough!"

[ The Mega Houndoom barked loudly, quieting the rest of the pack. It appears calm, but there is a bit of obvious restraint there. This pokemon may be their leader, but it seems to have been at least somewhat offended by Bruce's words. ]

"We were separated. Our masters were ambushed by a small group of human villagers. Some of us fled, the others..."

[ Judging from the pokemon's tone, and its sudden lowered head, they could likely add two and two together. ]

"You don't smell like the human villagers, or like our masters. Were you separated from your pack as well?"

[conquerorofwaves]

You're right, we don't know everything about your circumstances - and we apologize for our assumptions. But you also assume we are soft and weak, that is not true either.

[He kneels]

That man is a peacekeeper - he spends many moments of his waking life to protect those under his charge along with his pokemon, the boy seen much pain and suffering as a healer, I myself was forced to flee my homeland. We are trying to emphasize with you, not to pity you. But...

[He shook his head]

No, we went off voluntarily, some to find Survivors, others to find the Dragon God and the human with him to make him stop hurting people.

[child_of_luv]

We are from a different place. Further south. We received a call for help and came to investigate. We are not from this place.

[Minako stepped forward cautiously.]

We just want to help and prevent more injuries and battles. [And other things...] If you'll let us.