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Brave New World Mods ([personal profile] bravenewmods) wrote in [community profile] bravenewworld2014-02-22 12:00 am

Arrival

They were noticed a half hour before they arrived.

The Guardsmen atop the city walls, their keen senses trained to observe anything out of the ordinary, had not failed to observe the flight of birds disturbed from their nests and the distant shuddering of trees. The pace was steady. Not of wild Pokémon meandering about, but of something with fixed, determined purpose.

News spread quickly, as it ought. The Council was aware of the situation in five minutes flat, and the guard on the walls surreptitiously tripled in the same amount of time. It didn't take much longer for idle citizens to realize something was amiss, and as the rumors propagated -- There are people coming through the forest! -- so, too, did the number of people thronging at the gate craning their necks to get a look.

They emerge from the forest, their pace brisk and their numbers thirty strong. Many wear attire that is hardy, made for traveling - leather boots, thick wool pants, and long jackets in shades of deep crimson and black. Others, clearly of some higher rank, are clad in suits or other formal wear; a few wear pristine white coats that must have only just been changed. As they approach, most stare coolly upwards at the assembly gathered before them atop the walls of the city.

At their lead stands a man with a mild smile and shaggy red hair. Two others stand close beside him: a young woman in a crisp, fur-lined white coat, sleek black hair pristine and perfectly in place and a gentle smile on her face and an aloof woman with brown hair wearing a sharp suit who appears extremely disinterested in the proceedings.

The company pauses. And there is a long, awkward silence before the man with the red hair takes a step forward. He speaks, and his words, though understandable, have a strange, foreign inflection.

"My name is Rory Donnachaidh. We have come on behalf of our people to serve as a diplomatic presence to your city."

...Another awkward pause.

"...I believe it is appropriate to say - take us to your leader."

He smiles more broadly, as if he's made a joke.

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We are Team Evolution.

We represent a group of people with a common purpose - to restore humanity to the peaks it once ascended and to raise up all Pokémon alongside us. We call ourselves Team Evolution for the only path forward for both human and Pokémon is to evolve. When we realized that our signals could be detected no longer, our scouts reported that the reason was human sabotage. Imagine our surprise to learn that a human civilization lay so close to those mountains... But what do I say? You, of course, must all have experienced surprise in equal measures, no?

We have come here for reasons twofold: to establish relations with this city and to retrieve the materials that you have been holding for us. It was a prototype, you see, and we would wish to have it returned.

Of course, we understand that you have little reason to trust us and great reason to drive us away. We will not attempt to enter your city if that is preferred - but we will camp outside, between the forest and the gates, for the space of 10 days, after which we will depart, with or without our materials. We hope you will be willing to speak with us during this time. We would also like to... hold a demonstration to explain our actions, if you and your Council are willing.

Please, come and speak with us if you have any questions. That is an offer extended to anyone in your fine city. I shall personally ensure that any visitors are treated with the greatest of courtesies...


((For approximately 10 IC days, the people of Team Evolution will be camped outside of Union. The next part of this event will require sign-ups. There is an accompanying OoC post to this post here. Please see that post for more details.

Please feel free to use this IC post to talk with the NPCs. All responses here will receive an NPC response.))
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Rory Donnachaidh

[personal profile] naturaldissension 2014-02-22 05:17 am (UTC)(link)
[The assumed leader of the company with the red hair attempts to maintain a placid, genial expression at all times. He can be found writing and taking notes most of the time, though whenever a citizen from Union wanders over, he will become attentive.]
bnw_sheepy_npcs: (Dr. Crystal Verdine)

Dr. Crystal Verdine

[personal profile] bnw_sheepy_npcs 2014-02-22 05:20 am (UTC)(link)
[When out and about, Dr. Verdine is the paragon of cleanliness, fur-lined lab coat freshly pressed and bright. For the most part, she appears to be frequenting the university, however, can be caught making rounds by some of the more "trendy" areas of the city.]
bnw_void_npcs: (Sakina)

Sakina

[personal profile] bnw_void_npcs 2014-02-22 05:21 am (UTC)(link)
[Quiet and aloof, Sakina stands aside. She is polite and obedient when approached, and will answer questions if asked, but often in single words or small phrases. She appears a bit ill at ease with the whole situation, and is shying away from Union locals]
bejustorbedead: (evil wins if good men do nothing)

Re: Rory Donnachaidh

[personal profile] bejustorbedead 2014-02-22 05:23 am (UTC)(link)
[Naturally the Swords of the Saviors do have a duty to make sure people who want to enter Union aren't going to cause trouble. Ky arrive with with a mareep and bulbasaur, and bows politely to Rory once they meet]

I cannot speak for the Council - so this is strictly speaking as a member of the law enforcement. I would wish to know where you and your people came from, for far as we are aware there were only isolated villages beyond the walls and none with the technology we discovered in the ruins.
comparative_insanity: (Which I don't pretend to understand at a)

[personal profile] comparative_insanity 2014-02-22 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
[On one hand, Fai does distrust them, because it's clear that the mess they've had was at least partly caused by these people, even if it wasn't intentional. Not to mention, the way they propagate themselves smacks a little bit too much of the kind of rethoric he tends to be distrustful of. And so he's not quite comfortable with venturing out among them.

On the other hand... he's curious. So very curious of these strangers they'd known nothing about. And so when he recognises one of them wandering around when he exits a boutique, he only hesitates momentarily before shifting his parcels to one hand and approaching her.]


Ah, excuse me? You are a member of... ah, Team Evolution, right? [Well, he was never fond of beating around the bush. Just beat the bush. Teach it a lesson.]
bnw_sheepy_npcs: (Dr. Crystal Verdine)

[personal profile] bnw_sheepy_npcs 2014-02-22 05:31 am (UTC)(link)
[Really, they thought such things were fashionable? How very, very quaint. Flitting about the shops, she reaches out to grab a particularly fine satin satchel when she hears someone address her. She turns, putting a few jet strands of hair behind her ear with a smile.]

Why yes, I am. And to whom do I have the honor of speaking with?
Edited 2014-02-22 05:34 (UTC)
naturaldissension: (Smile)

[personal profile] naturaldissension 2014-02-22 05:31 am (UTC)(link)
Do be assured, we had not known there was a human habitat of this size, either.

[The man bows in kind with a smile that is perhaps a bit too wide - amusement at Ky's formal manners, perhaps - before continuing on.]

We come from far to the north of this place - many, many weeks' travel on foot. Your people have not ventured far beyond these walls, yes? But then, we have never been this far south, either.
Edited 2014-02-22 05:31 (UTC)
bejustorbedead: (not sure if want)

[personal profile] bejustorbedead 2014-02-22 05:39 am (UTC)(link)
[Jacob rubs it's chin with a vine as Ky processes the answer]

To the North?

[Something to keep in mind, though if this team doesn't mean well they could easily lie about their origin, but for now - he'll assume Donnachaidh is acting in good faith]

I must confess that your talk of evolution is a little confusing - how do you propose to evolve Humanity and Pokemon?
comparative_insanity: (Baby it's just textbook stuff)

[personal profile] comparative_insanity 2014-02-22 05:40 am (UTC)(link)
[This young man is dressed up like a peacock, which will probably tell her something about his love for their brand of fashionable clothes. He certainly likes them enough to put up with a bustle, which is not the most practical piece of clothing.]

Oh, forgive my manners! [A wide, winning smile, and of course he'll take her hand very lightly and bow.] I'm Fai Flourite. [Even though she can't possibly know his family, he still slurs the last name a bit out of habit.] And will you give me your name in return?

[personal profile] choseneutrality 2014-02-22 05:41 am (UTC)(link)
[As a member of the Guard, he had been among those who had spotted the disturbance. Now that it was revealed that they were foreigners from beyond the city, Flynn found himself watching the newcomers out of curiosity.

This was a pretty big occurrence after all. Why wouldn't he be curious?]
bnw_sheepy_npcs: (Dr. Crystal Verdine)

[personal profile] bnw_sheepy_npcs 2014-02-22 05:46 am (UTC)(link)
[If she had any particular opinions about his choice of attire, they were not immediately apparent. She did raise her eyebrows slightly when he took her hand, looking bemused.]

Of course. I am Doctor Cystal Verdine, a scientist with Team Evolution.

[Her expression does change at that, a deep frown filling her face.]

I heard of the troubles our machines caused you, we had no idea...
naturaldissension: (Neutral)

[personal profile] naturaldissension 2014-02-22 05:46 am (UTC)(link)
In some sense, that is... a turn of the tongue. By ever pushing our limits through technology and innovation, humanity will achieve great things once again. ...Has already achieved great things.

[Rory gives a gentle nod.]

Even without what we wish to offer, your city is fine, indeed, is it not? But with the fruits of our labors, we could truly help you to flourish. You would have no need to live in such fear.
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[personal profile] naturaldissension 2014-02-22 05:48 am (UTC)(link)
[The red-haired man will not approach without being addressed, but Flynn will receive a small nod when he realizes he is being watched.]
antiseptic: (Tch.)

[personal profile] antiseptic 2014-02-22 05:49 am (UTC)(link)
[Jade fully intends on speaking with their leader later on, but for now he's speaking with as many newcomers as he can, especially the ones he can find in the city.]

[Which is why he approaches Dr Verdine when he finds her at the university, the very picture of courtesy despite his many doubts about the newcomers. He offers his hand for her to shake.]


Greetings. I'm Jade Curtiss. I hope you're enjoying your stay in the Union so far?
comparative_insanity: (We can't help laugh at underestimations)

[personal profile] comparative_insanity 2014-02-22 05:49 am (UTC)(link)
[He usually doesn't notice those small kind of cues - or if he does, he frequently ignores them. It could be either this time, since he keeps beaming.]

Oh! Oh, you're a scientist, that's amazing. There must be so much we can learn from each other, since we've lived so very separately.

[Aaaaand right, the whole scary machines thing. He bites his lip a bit.]

Ah, of course you didn't mean it. What- I mean, what exactly was the purpose of them, if you don't mind? You talked about evolution...
highliber: (The highliber allows it you know)

[personal profile] highliber 2014-02-22 05:52 am (UTC)(link)
[Zarvora had distinctly avoided the leader of the expedition, going instead for the one who stood behind him. The good Doctor probably was aware of much more than she let on. She might even be more in control of this expedition than Donnachaidh was, by her guess.

She hunted Verdine down during one of her explorations of the University. While looking similarly neat and clean, Zarvora still made a stark contrast to her counterpart, standing very tall in a black overcoat tailored so sharply you could cut yourself on it.]

Ah, would I be correct in guessing you as one of our esteemed guests?
bnw_sheepy_npcs: (Dr. Crystal Verdine)

[personal profile] bnw_sheepy_npcs 2014-02-22 05:53 am (UTC)(link)
That is our hope, at least.

[She nods.]

Just that. We theorized that, through various methods, we may perhaps be able to induce premature evolution in Pokémon. To our knowledge, no one lived in this immediate area, so we assumed it would be safe to place our machines and conduct our experiments a far enough distance away from any known cities. This was our error.

[personal profile] choseneutrality 2014-02-22 05:53 am (UTC)(link)
[He blinks at the nod and gives his own back in return. There's another moment of silence, though Flynn seems to be in deep thought. Then he speaks up.]

... What are you writing?
bejustorbedead: (what did you say?)

[personal profile] bejustorbedead 2014-02-22 05:55 am (UTC)(link)
I see...

[He tried not to bristle at the 'live in fear' response, but he couldn't entirely suppress it, Isaac peeks up, sensing Ky's annoyance]

If you will pardon us - we recently had an earthquake. Many people are still a little shaken, so do not take the wariness personally.

The offer is... generous, but as I had said, I am an officer of the law and in no position to make such decisions on behalf of Union.
bnw_sheepy_npcs: (Dr. Crystal Verdine)

[personal profile] bnw_sheepy_npcs 2014-02-22 05:55 am (UTC)(link)
[He would find her meeting with another of his colleagues, speaking on certain matters. However, as he spoke, she brought up a hand to the person she was speaking to, turning and greeting Jade.]

I am, thank you very much. It's interesting, I don't get to visit many other human establishments.
comparative_insanity: (Smile you down to your knees)

[personal profile] comparative_insanity 2014-02-22 05:57 am (UTC)(link)
Ooooh. Oh! I see. I heard someone on the network saying something about how the Tyrantrums had talked about... you know, not being evolved going there.

[That is fascinating, and his eyes glow with interest, but at the same time... he hesitates, tilting his head.]

Is it safe, though? I mean, nevermind us- [Yes, nevermind the huge earthquake and all the wounded and the property damage] -but is it safe for the pokémon involved? They seemed quite upset.
bnw_sheepy_npcs: (Dr. Crystal Verdine)

[personal profile] bnw_sheepy_npcs 2014-02-22 05:58 am (UTC)(link)
[Having abandoned her fur-trimmed white coat for one of the university's lab coats, black hair pulled back into a smart bun, she seemed to be working with one of the other Team Evolution scientists, who was taking copious amounts of notes as she spoke.]

Excuse me, just a moment.

[The scientist nods, quickly moving out of the way.]

I am.
naturaldissension: (Smile)

[personal profile] naturaldissension 2014-02-22 05:59 am (UTC)(link)
Hm?

[He glances up with a faint smile.]

Notes about your city and the areas surrounding, of course. To make contact with a habitation of this size is a rare event indeed.
bnw_sheepy_npcs: (Dr. Crystal Verdine)

[personal profile] bnw_sheepy_npcs 2014-02-22 06:00 am (UTC)(link)
Safety is our utmost concern, of course! It was not our intent to have such... cataclysmic results to be sure, and adjustments will be made to the frequency of our machines.

You mentioned that the Tyrantrums affected spoke? [She looks interested.]
comparative_insanity: (I wondered what they meant)

[personal profile] comparative_insanity 2014-02-22 06:02 am (UTC)(link)
Well, I should hope not. Science tends to get a bit messy when you have furniture collapsing on your head.

[He grins a bit.] And, well, they spoke to an Enlightened who knows their language, I imagine.

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