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Off The Wall / Re: Reposted Picture Thread (56K Warning)

« on: December 17, 2013, 05:45:29 AM »

You have the power to make it live again.

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Roleplay / Re: A HOENN NEW RPM POKEMON ADVENTURE!

« on: December 17, 2013, 05:44:31 AM »

Trak tucked her Master Ball away. "Save my trump card for the final showdown." Sighing, she glanced up to the ceiling as she was already out the door. "Wherever you are, Runaway, stay safe.  Don't let him do anything to you and don't put yourself in a bad position on my account."

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Off The Wall / Re: Reposted Picture Thread (56K Warning)

« on: December 17, 2013, 05:17:53 AM »

I admit...

I laughed.

And I didn't feel bad about it.

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Roleplay / Re: A HOENN NEW RPM POKEMON ADVENTURE!

« on: December 17, 2013, 05:04:54 AM »

(Hm... to have Runaway revolt and segue into epic battle, or to wait for a bit...  Either way, what Trak's got in that Master Ball isn't coming out until much later.)

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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth

« on: December 17, 2013, 04:57:15 AM »

The trial itself is public record in Pennsylvania.  You can go to the courthouse and request to sit in on trials.  Court reporters will explain the details of a trial, as well.  However, during sequestration, you're not allowed to talk about the trial, not even with family members. 

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Roleplay / Re: A HOENN NEW RPM POKEMON ADVENTURE!

« on: December 17, 2013, 04:54:33 AM »

(I'd say multiverse, but Legendary spread would play in so well with Trak and Taylor's rivalry. "I have Xerneas!" "Well, I have Yvetal!" "Oh yeah?  Well, I have Zygarde!" "I have Mewtwo!  Eat it!" "Bite me, I have Articuno!" "I zap your ass with Zapdos!" "I got Moltres! BURN!")

Trak nodded. "I just don't want him hurting my Alakazam..."

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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth

« on: December 17, 2013, 04:43:56 AM »

Might be better that way, actually.

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Roleplay / Re: A HOENN NEW RPM POKEMON ADVENTURE!

« on: December 17, 2013, 04:42:48 AM »

"I think you all might be overreacting a little bit, although Runaway's disappearance is a concern..." Joe said, and recalled the Diggersby.

Inside the PokeBall, Diggersby smiled as he revealed his real form: A Zoroark. Using Extrasensory, it sent a message, off to Dr. Wily II.

Back at the lab, Dr. Wily II 's Beheeyem shook, and projected a video image. Upon seeing it, Dr. Wily II smiled.

"Ah, it seems your Trainer and her friends are thinking about finding you. I told you I have my methods. One wrong move from you, and I WILL off Trak."

Runaway gulped, but moved on to the next sample.  There was nothing more that could be done with the first sample, as the proteins had been effectively destroyed.  He placed his Foongus toy on the counter, followed by both hands, which he leaned on for a long moment.  Altering chemical compounds was hard work and not something that he could just do over and over again without at least some rest in between.

He glared at the powder sample.  There was quite a bit of it, enough to cause problems should it get into the air.  The slightest breeze would stir it up, and a puff blew across the counter as Runaway snorted.  Wily was standing right behind him.  How easy it would be to fling the sample in the man's face and run for it.

But, that threat loomed above him.  Would Wily go through with it?  Would he dare kill the Alakazam's trainer?  In plain sight?  Or was this another vague and empty threat just to keep him in line?

"Joe I'm always suspicious and it always pays off." Sakura shook her head "Trust me the fact that no one here has ever seen that Diggersby is proof enough."

"That man must have done a real number on you." Xuangzang tsk'd "Maybe we need to go to the Devon Corporation to figure this out."

"I know that they were able to get that machine to see dreams working thanks to Dr. Fennel in Unova." Sakura added "Maybe we can find something in the subconscious."

"The sooner we figure this out, the sooner I find Runaway," Trak folded her arms. "He must be somewhere on this campus...  And when I get my hands on whoever took him..." she balled her hands into tight fists, then reached into her bag, selecting one of her Poke Balls.  She brought out a Master Ball, but didn't release the Pokemon inside. "Let's just say, I've been saving one of our partners for a time like this..."

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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth

« on: December 17, 2013, 04:17:12 AM »

Well, since I just got the summons, I had to fill out a questionnaire and mail that back, which I did.  I also have to report in during the on-call period to see when I'll be summoned to court, if I'm selected.  That won't be until late January when I have to call in every day.

In terms of actual jury duty, you go to court and sit on your butt and listen.  I'll ask if I can take notes.  It helps me to listen better.  If the jury is sequestered, then they can't leave until a verdict is reached, and that usually only happens in difficult trials.  When sequestered, the juror can't contact anyone outside of the trial.

You get paid $40 a day, transportation and even lodging (if applicable) is covered.

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Roleplay / Re: A HOENN NEW RPM POKEMON ADVENTURE!

« on: December 17, 2013, 04:12:20 AM »

Dr. Wily II continued to shadow over Runaway, watching it work its magic.

"Now THAT'S a good Runaway..."

In the shadows of the lab, was a miming Pokemon, his hands in a constant swirling motion, palms exposed. It was a Mr. Mime, being all creepy and using Barrier. Dr. Wily II had used this Mr. Mime to create Barriers around the cages, as double protection.

(Yeah, I should at the very least address this real quick...)

Whatever psychic message the Swoobat was sending wasn't getting through, as Runaway didn't notice.  He was far too focused on not only his escape plan, but his work, and Wily's threats.  Though, he had an idea and decided to go along with it.  Altering the powder chemical composition was arduous work, particularly to make it stronger and give it hypnotic properties, something he would need to figure out how to add himself.  However, removing all potency was easy.  

As the powder's appearance wouldn't change enough to notice anything amiss, it would be relatively simple to neutralize its toxicity and pass it off as being enhanced.  Why should he follow along with such an inane plan as world takeover with spores?  It was lunacy!  Lunacy like Lysandre's "fabulous" plan to make the world fabulous.  And that vague threat of Wily's?  Empty words, just something threatening enough to keep Runaway in line.  If this scientist was smart, he wouldn't risk exposure by hurting a trainer, would he?

Runaway narrowed his eyes.  Humans always seem to underestimate an Alakazam.  Oh, sure, they say that they're highly intelligent, but humans still treat them like animals, on the sole basis that they can't communicate like humans do.  Unbeknownst to Wily, Runaway negated the potency of the powder sample he was presented with.  That wicked man would only have a useless pile of spores, only effective in causing a slight allergic reaction and making sinuses drain.

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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth

« on: December 17, 2013, 03:33:52 AM »

Blu-Ray expensive and no player have I.

I WILL WHORE OUT MY ALL-REGIONS DVD PLAYER FIRST

And more snow is on the way.  YAY!  Snow and jury duty!

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Roleplay / Re: A HOENN NEW RPM POKEMON ADVENTURE!

« on: December 17, 2013, 03:31:38 AM »

Trak wrinkled up her own nose at the sight of the Diggersby digging for nasal gold with one of its ear-hand-things.

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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth

« on: December 17, 2013, 03:12:10 AM »

I missed it in theaters, so I grabbed the DVD last week.  Right now fighting off the tireds and trying to tear myself away from my drafting table so I can watch it with Mabel.

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Roleplay / Re: A HOENN NEW RPM POKEMON ADVENTURE!

« on: December 17, 2013, 03:04:45 AM »

(He totally needs his own starter, preferably something really weird.  Oh hell, give him seven Pidgeys, and when he throws their balls, they all fly away. )

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Roleplay / Re: A HOENN NEW RPM POKEMON ADVENTURE!

« on: December 17, 2013, 02:41:22 AM »

The threat was vague, but it was enough.  Turning around, Runaway set to work on manipulating the chemical bonds of the various Powders, all the while maintaining a careful listen to the lab around him.  Multitasking in battle may not come easy without a bit of assistance from his trainer, but multitasking in a laboratory setting was a cinch. Quietly, he started formulating his plan for escape...

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Roleplay / Re: A HOENN NEW RPM POKEMON ADVENTURE!

« on: December 17, 2013, 02:20:28 AM »

"If you can get a bead on him, go for it," Trak nodded, digging through her bag and pulling out Runaway's ball. "It should have his scent and imprint on it." She held the Quick Ball out toward Remy.

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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth

« on: December 17, 2013, 02:09:10 AM »

Pacific Rim.

Mabel's already curled up on the couch.

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Roleplay / Re: A HOENN NEW RPM POKEMON ADVENTURE!

« on: December 17, 2013, 01:58:18 AM »

"You get that much authority?" Trak raised an eyebrow. "In Kalos, it's more of a deputized position, and then simply a title.  Like Grand Duchess.  Bragging rights is all you get." She shrugged, then sighed. "Look, I don't remember much about what happened, but I think I can take a wild guess about where we should look.  I was summoned here, we were brainwashed here, and Runaway was kidnapped here.  My guess is that somewhere on this campus is where we'll find him."

Looking through her bag, she checked her inventory again. "Runaway wouldn't just go off with someone he didn't trust, and he took his toy with him.  He must've been coerced and scared."

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Roleplay / Re: A HOENN NEW RPM POKEMON ADVENTURE!

« on: December 17, 2013, 01:31:16 AM »

Dr. Wily II grinned as Runaway followed behind him. It has been compliant so far. They finally reached another lab, filled with multiple tubes of strange glowy green liquid. Flanking the sides of the lab, were multiple Grass and Bug Pokemon, all locked up in cages. There was even a Smeargle amongst them.

Dr. Wily II motioned Runaway towards a workstation in the centre of the lab. Once there...

"Welcome to your new life, Runaway. You will be here... Using your psychic prowess to manipulate the way all the different kinds of powder works. It is true I have Psychic Pokemon of my own... But sadly, they can only manipulate so many minds... But... With the new... Mind Powder, I can easily manipulate cities... Regions... THE WHOLE WORLD!! So get to it, and don't even try to... Run away... For your Trainer's sake. MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!"

Runaway stared at Wily for a long moment, then slowly approached his work station, still clutching his toy.  His task was unclear, but he had to comply, else Wily might do something to Trak.  Though, that could be a bluff.  The man did let Trak go, did he not?

Casting a quick glance around the room, he spied two vents along one of the walls, just above the cages.  Keeping those in mind, the Alakazam took the time to study the cages themselves, noting that they had relatively simple locking mechanisms.  The Pokemon inside seemed uneasy, and would likely riot if released.  Committing that to memory, he glanced at the door, the latch an uncomplicated deadbolt feature, much like at home and on some of the doors in Sycamore's lab.

Turning around, Runaway faced Wily again.  World takeover was such a hackneyed plan, after seeing Lysandre try and fail utterly.  Surely, this man can't be serious.  Hugging his Foongus toy close, Runaway decided to call Wily's bluff. "La domination du monde? Sérieusement? Et si je refuse de vous aider dans une telle entreprise vaine?" World domination?  Seriously?  And if I refuse to help you in such a fruitless endeavor?

"Dr. Wily II kidnapped Runaway, brainwashed you and Trak so you can barely remember, and disappeared." Xuangzang replied. "We suspect he might have ties with Flora."

"He also seems to have given you a Diggersby that you didn't have before, not sure why though." Sakura sniffed morosely "I also knocked out a butler who tried to get in my way."

"Have you ever heard of this guy before?" Trak was starting to get frantic. "What would he want with my Alakazam?  And where the hell did you get a Diggersby?"

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Off The Wall / Re: Reposted Picture Thread (56K Warning)

« on: December 17, 2013, 12:33:51 AM »

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Roleplay / Re: A HOENN NEW RPM POKEMON ADVENTURE!

« on: December 17, 2013, 12:26:46 AM »

"He doesn't know Hypnosis, though," Trak pointed out. "Sure, he's got Psychic under his belt, but I taught him to have a type spread, be ready for just about anything.  I can see possibly using Charge Beam to zap powders into different formulations or something, but other than that..." she trailed off, shrugging. "Back in Kalos, he's been doing some lab work, but nothing real weird, and sometimes Sycamore has him do tests to see how intelligent he is.  The French-speaking tends to attract attention, other professors have shown interest in Runaway."

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Roleplay / Re: A HOENN NEW RPM POKEMON ADVENTURE!

« on: December 17, 2013, 12:02:10 AM »

"Something about... powders?" Trak scratched her head. "Something about researching powders or something... Lumiose and Lilycove are doing something like that, for a grant.  But, why would he take Runaway?"

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Roleplay / Re: A HOENN NEW RPM POKEMON ADVENTURE!

« on: December 16, 2013, 11:55:04 PM »

Trak furrowed her brow again. "It's fuzzy.  My head feels like it was smashed with a brick.  But... there was something about contacting me for assistance or something... something about a project that the university was researching..."

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Roleplay / Re: A HOENN NEW RPM POKEMON ADVENTURE!

« on: December 16, 2013, 11:46:47 PM »

Trak just stared in confusion.  Yes, she was upset that someone stole her Pokemon, but Sakura's reaction made it all the more baffling. "...what's going to happen to my Alakazam...?"

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Roleplay / Re: A HOENN NEW RPM POKEMON ADVENTURE!

« on: December 16, 2013, 11:40:51 PM »

Trak raised an eyebrow, then furrowed her brow as she thought hard. "Wait... wait... Wait, there was this guy here... with weird hair and some name like... Reilly?  Whitely?  Something like that?" She rubbed her head again. "It's really fuzzy... but for some reason, he had an interest in Runaway..." She stopped and looked to Merrick and Sakura. "Oh god, you don't think he took Runaway, do you?"