>>37976496
go talk to cyril about setting up a special forces team.

>>37976496
> Talk to Cyril.
"So, we know we're going to have a squad, which means recruiting more members... which means I'm going to need your help pouring over student files, or at least gaining access to them, unless you want to choose the other squad members yourself."

Also, what abilities do trainers bonded to dragon-types get? Like Clair, or Lance, unless that's sensitive information.

>>37976496
>>37976605
this

sleepless is kill

>>37977245

Nope, just trying to get my parents to leave me alone.

>>37977297
fuck.

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>>37976496
Aww yiss, time for mutha fuckin Sentinel Quest

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>>37976496

You decide that talking to the Major is probably the best idea at the moment. You head over to the Main Administration building. The brick building itself is rather squat and narrow as the vast majority of the building is underground. That’s pretty much the standard for most of the buildings on campus, aside from some of the newer ones, like the Dorms. Entering the building brings you to a very spartan waiting room. The Receptionist sits behind her desk and there are several chairs set up in front of her in rows. You walk up to the woman and take stock of her. She’s rather young with odd red streaks through her hair. Dark eyes behind steel-framed glasses look up at you as you approach.

“Yes?” She says in a no nonsense kind of voice. Her tone is sharp and her eyes bore into you. “Can I help you?”

“Yes,” you reply. “I’m looking for Major Cyril.”

She raises an eyebrow at you, “The Major is a very busy man. Why are you looking for him?”

>Action?

[I'm so, so, sorry about taking so long and with such a short update. I just couldn't get my family to leave me alone. I should be fine now.]

>>37978691
"My name is Victor Kane, part of the graduating class. The Major was mentoring me and said to talk to him if I needed any help or had any questions. If he's busy I can wait or leave a message, but I'd appreciate if you could check or at the very least let him know I needed to speak with him at the earliest convenience."
she's got a sneasel doesn't she

>>37978691
"Just tell him the son of an old friend is looking for him."

>>37978940
second

>>37978691
>>37978940
this

>>37978940
backing

>>37978691

"My name is Victor Kane and I’m part of the graduating class.” You begin. “The Major was mentoring me and said to talk to him if I needed any help or had any questions. If he's busy I can wait or leave a message, but I'd appreciate if you could check or at the very least let him know I needed to speak with him at the earliest convenience."

The woman’s other eyebrow rises up to join her first. “Bartholomew is taking on a protege? Now that’s some noteworthy news.”

Cyril’s first name is Bartholomew? Huh, go figure.

She presses a button on her desk and a holographic screen pops up on the table. A few touches from her fingers and she’s looking at a map of the Academy. Another touch highlights a small portion of the map.

“It looks like he’s by the Training fields.” The woman answers. “When you see him, tell him Venus would like to see him at his earliest convenience, would you?”

She gives you an incredibly sharp smile.

“Uh, sure.” You reply. “Got it.”

“Good boy. Now run along.”

>[Cont.]

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>>37980213

You decide to get to the Training Fields immediately. The campus is still active, even though it’s getting kind of late. A lot of younger students seem to be heading back to their dorms and common areas as they’re let out of class.

At the Training Fields, there’s still quite a bit of activity. Lots of advanced students are still sparring and you note some Rangers doing unit exercises. You can see Darius assisting a group of younger Cadets with their exercises, his massive form sticking out from the crowd.

Cyril himself is standing on the edge of the Fields under a copse of trees. He appears to be observing some Cadets from your class who are sparring in one of the smaller fields. You note that Katrina is among them, wielding a long single edged blade in one hand and a throwing knife in the other.

As you watch, she catches the haft of her opponent’s halberd with the longer blade while supporting it with the knife. She holds for a moment before rolling forward at an angle, putting her behind her partner. Spinning rapidly, she touches the blade to the back of her opponents neck. He immediately freezes and lets his halberd drop to the ground. Katrina says something you can’t hear and steps away.

Looking back to Cyril, you see that he’s tapping on something in his Pokegear. Now is probably the best time to approach him.

He looks up as you walk closer and a corner of his mouth twitches upwards. “Victor! How’d your date go?”

>Response?

>>37980238
"Very well, turns out we have a lot in common and she is very cute. I would like to ask you about setting up a special forces team and Venus would like to see you soon."

>>37980238
Went well, even got a kiss out of it. Did you know savant can share energy just by touching each other? I picked up Fairy typing from her.

>>37980238
>>37980263
I like this

>>37980238
This
>>37980263

>>37980238

"Very well. Turns out we have a lot in common and she’s very cute.” You answer.

The Major snickers. “I was only kidding about the date part.”

You shrug. “Well, she seemed to have a good time. We’ll be meeting up again on Saturday.”

“That’s good,” Cyril says. “Now, I doubt you came just to tell me about that. What do you need?”

”I’d like to ask you about setting up a Special Forces team.” You say without preamble.

Cyril blinks and then his eyes narrow.

“Son,” he says in a low voice. “How did you find out about that?

>Action?

>>37980602
shrug and tell him how we found out and tell him that we want to go through with it.

also mention that venus wanted to see him.

>>37980602

I'm getting the feeling that we may have screwed Ivy over.

>>37980628
Nah man that will get ivy in trouble. We only know about it because she hacked his data pad thing

>>37980602
Ask Geist if he minds us blaming him. They wouldn't punish a pokemon would they?

>>37980673
shit your right.
>>37980628
>>37980602
changing >>37980628
to "Is it really so surprising, if we're better than normal guardsmen than there has to be someone better than us, I just put two and two together."

>>37980714
Yeah say our ghost pokemon was snooping around and heard about it from someone

>>37980602
"I didn't know for sure, but you just confirmed it"

>>37980602
"Sir, no offense, but do you think I'm dumb? I doubt you'd introduce me to another Savant -- as cute as she may be -- just to get all buddy-buddy with. I think you and I both know better. Now, will you be assisting me, or will I have to find my squad members myself?

Would you guys prefer using Geist as an explanation or deflecting with >>37980958 and >>37981119 ?

>>37981164
Deflect, we didn't have a ghost til now and he knows it.

>>37981164
we should use >>37981119

>>37981164
>>37981119
This one but the only reason im saying that is because i wrote it.

it was me.

>>37981164
As the one who suggested it I'm still voting for blame Geist if he's up for it.

>>37981229
We weren't contracted yet but, Geist has been following us for a while. He could have snooped around and given us this info as an offering so we'd accept him.

>>37981164
Actually I like >>37981312 this one too. Combine them?

>>37981371

Hmm, I'll see what I can do.

>>37981164
deflect

Okay, I need a d20+3. Taking Best of first three linked to this post.

>>37981420

Rolled 6 + 3 (1d20 + 3)

>>37981420

Rolled 8 + 3 (1d20 + 3)

>>37981420

Rolled 13 + 3 (1d20 + 3)

>>37981420

Rolled 5 + 3 (1d20 + 3)

>>37981420

>>37981420

Rolled 8 + 3 (1d20 + 3)

>>37981420

>>37981472
> 16
I think we did good, anons.

>>37980602

“I didn’t know for sure but you just confirmed it.”

The Major’s glare is hard as the steel in his soul, but you hold fast. You have to bluff and bluff well if you don’t want to get Ivy in trouble.

"Sir, no offense, but do you think I'm dumb? I doubt you'd introduce me to another Savant -- as cute as she may be -- just to get all buddy-buddy with.” You say. “ I think you and I both know better. Now, will you be assisting me, or will I have to find my squad members myself?”

“Boy,” Cyril growls. Crap, he’s still pissed. “You’re not a half bad liar but I’ve broken men who were far better at it than you. Now tell me the Truth.”

Shiiiit, that did not work. Okay, time for Plan B.

{Uh, Geist?} You send out.

{Yeees?} The Haunter responds. {How may I help you Victor? I’m currently on my way back to you, if you’re wondering where I am.}

{Yes, I may have made a mistake and I need to blame it on you.}

There’s silence on the line and you note that the Major’s glare is only growing in intensity.

Over the mental link, you get a sense of exasperation. {What kind of mistake?}

{I said something that I shouldn’t have known about and I want to use you as an explanation for why I know about it.}

Now there’s amusement. {Ah, but that’s what I’m here for. Do as you please, Victor.}

>[Cont.]

>>37981957

You swallow, raising your hands in a placating gesture. “I have a perfectly valid explanation for this.”

“I’m waiting.” Cyril growls. “And it better be damn good.”

“I kinda, sorta, bound a Ghost Pokemon?” You say, cringing slightly.

The Major blinks. Twice. “Huh.”

Slightly emboldened, you press onward. “Yeah, Geist was snooping around and saw your recommendation to make me a Team Leader.”

Cyril’s glare has abated somewhat but he still looks a little skeptical. “Where is this ‘Geist’?” He asks.

“He’s on his way here.” You reply. You can feel the Haunter approaching from the south, making a beeline straight for you.

Less than a minute later, Geist’s face pokes out of the shadow of the tree, looking up at you and Cyril. You gesture to the ground, and Cyril’s glare abates upon seeing Geist, although his frown grows deeper. Geist just gives him a lazy wave before dissolving into a black mist that flows into your body.

“Why didn’t you mention him before, Victor? The Major asks you.

>Response?

>>37982078
"I just got him actually but he has been tailing me for some time and let me know much that I apparently should not have known."

>>37982127
whoops ignore the name, thats for a civ quest.
Sorry.

>>37982078
"Because, ah, I sort of...only bonded with him just before I'd known Ivy. He's been following me around ever since my dad died, and I guess has been on the lookout for me since." Explain to him the circumstances of the binding (throwing in the part about having information or whatever as a boon) and also tell him about Agatha.

>>37982173
just before I'd met*

god damn it

>>37982078
Seconding this.
>>37982127
Although I'm not sure I want to use the word much. I don't think we know anything more and I wouldn't want to imply it even if we did.

>>37982078
>>37982173
Good plan

>>37982078

“Because, ah,” you tug on your ponytail nervously. “ I sort of...only bonded with him just before I met Ivy.”

The look Cyril gives you is pure incredulity. “You’ve been bonded with Geist for just two hours?”

You nod. “He's been following me around ever since my dad died. He’s been on the lookout for me for all that time.”

You quickly explain how you met Geist, how he begged to be bound after telling his story and the encounter with Agatha right afterwards. The incredulous expression fades from the Major’s face and is slowly replaced by a grim frown.

“I didn’t expect that bag of bones to be out and about.” He mutters.

You wouldn’t expect Cyril to badmouth a member of the Elite Four, let alone Agatha. But he probably has his reasons.

“Anyways,” you say. “I wanted to start building a team. I just need to look through student records to start that. And an excuse to get out of class for the rest of the week.”

Cyril raises an eyebrow. “You sure you want to miss out on that?”

“Yeah.” You respond. “I don’t think we’re really doing anything important.”

“That’s true.” Cyril nods. “Do you know what you need when you’re building a team? And do you have anyone in mind?”

>Response?

>>37983354
that girl you set me up with is a good start and I got a buddy who's good with a blade. the others I might need some help with.

>>37983354
"From what I figure, a good 4-5 member team would be best. Ivy said she had training as a Medic so I figure she'd be a good start. I was going to ask my friend Darius if he wanted to join figure he'd make a solid Tank and Vanguard. Other than that either someone who can do Stealth and Recon or separate people to do one each. I might have someone in mind for stealth but its a big school and I can't claim to know every student here."
also tell him about Venus wanting to see him

>>37983354
reposting this from last thread
>Squad Leader: Victor
>Medic: Ivy
>Vanguard: Darius
>Stealth: Grass or Dark
>Recon: Flying or Bug type
Just out of curiosity, what did we need to roll to Bluff Cyril before?

>>37983354
>>37983474
this

>>37983354
>>37983474
>>37983411
Good start

>>37983547

The DC to convince him with deflection was 18. The DC to convince him with Geist was 14.

>>37983354
I'll go with this.
>>37983474

>>37983547
Do we need a glass cannon? Something that dishes heavy amounts of damage from a distance to act as artillery is always helpful.

>>37983576
damn, only two off

>>37983474
>>37983354
This

>>37983576
forget if you posted them already, but what levels are our 'mons at? I can guess them from their evolutions, but mostly want to know how close Geist is to Gengar since we're not doing trade evolutions

>>37983704

I believe I mentioned before that I dislike using levels since they're too structured and rigid for what I have in mind. Evolutions have certain triggers and conditions that need to be filled out aren't dependent on level at all.

I'd say that Shellshocker is in his lower 40's, Cobalt is in her upper 30's, Geist in his mid forties and Terra around level 5.

The real issue is how the abilities, forms and types of Pokemon affect things. A young Onix is always going to be a powerful opponent due to the sheer mass behind its attacks and can easily kill an opponent of a much higher level, like a Nidoking.

Not to mention that Pokemon do age and die.

>>37983873
that's fair

>>37983547
I think we should also consider Ghost for stealth, and also consider picking up another Vanguard, perhaps.

As for Recon... yeah, that seems about right.

>>37984054
I agree Ghost would be good for stealth, the problem would be finding a cadet attuned to Ghost

>>37984134
We won't know until we try. Besides, it's not like we know every student in our class.

>>37984134
>>37984161
We could always go insane and try to recruit Agatha.

>>37984251
let's not and say we did

>>37984251
We could always go extra insane and recruit Lance's qt cousin, Clair.

>>37984341
I second the motion!

>>37984341
I...don't hate the idea of qt dragon girl

>>37984341
>>37984406
>>37984504
>>37983547
If we go by NuCom "Long War" designations, she could be classified as either Gunner or Assault. What did Victor type as again?

>>37976636

Completely forgot to answer this question.

Dragon type trainers get a few boosts. Physical abilities go up and they gain an aura of influence. They also develop some personality traits such as increased aggression and pride. However, a good number of these traits depend on the dragon they are bound to.

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>>37984251
>Agatha
>not Hex Girl

>>37984594
Squad Leader usually is a Jack of Trades or Strategist

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>>37983354

"From what I figure, a good 4-5 member team would be best.” You begin. “Not too large not too small.”

Cyril nods and motions for you to continue.

“Ivy said she had training as a Medic so I figure she'd be a good start. I was going to ask my friend Darius if he wanted to join. Figured he'd make a solid Tank and Vanguard.”

“Yes, I can see that.” Cyril says as he glances out to the field where Darius is leading a group through several martial arts katas.

“Other than that, either someone who can do Stealth and Recon or separate people to do one each.” You continue. “I might have someone in mind for stealth but its a big school and I can't claim to know every student here."

The Major crosses his arms and gives you a knowing look. “It’s Katrina Leighton, right? She’s definitely a skilled cadet and she does have a Stealth specialization but she’s known for being abrasive to practically everyone.”

He looks toward the field where Katrina is still fighting. “To be honest, I was going to recommend her to the Stalkers. Lone Assassins are their thing.”

>[Cont.]

>>37984715

The League Guard is both a hammer and a wall, excelling in destruction and defense. Rangers and Sentinels are swords, excellent for a wide variety of tasks. Stalkers are scalpels, hitting what they need to and nothing else. Lone Operatives that

You frown at the thought of Katrina being an Assassin. It’s not a particularly wholesome career choice.

Cyril pulls out his Pokegear and taps a few buttons on it. “I’ll clear you for Archive access and make sure you’re excused from your classes. I recommend you talk to your potential recruits ASAP to make sure they’re okay with being recruited.”

He looks up at you again, “Anything else?”

>Action?

>>37984736
"No sir" and move to get Darius.

>>37984736
"Nothing else I can think of... OH! I was asked to tell you that Venus wishes to speak to you when possible. And sir... sorry for trying to hide the truth from you earlier. I was trying to play it cool but there was no reason I shouldn't have trusted you would understand."

>>37984736
"No, thank you, Major."

Let's go talk to Darius. We can talk to Ivy next weekend, but... she already knows. Anyways, archives.

>>37984736
venus wanted to see you

>>37984736
>Stalkers are scalpels, hitting what they need to and nothing else. Lone Operatives that
I think something got lost in translation there Sentinel.

>>37984736
>>37984788
This
Then go hit up Darius, then talk to Katrina after if she's still around. No reason to ask if she wants to join yet, but couldn't hurt to ask what she wants to do after graduation

>>37984857
No, Katrina a shit. She is by no means apt nor suitable for working in a tightly knit team if all she's going to do is start shit for no reason.

>>37984899
>She is by no means apt nor suitable for working in a tightly knit team if all she's going to do is start shit for no reason
which is why I expressly typed "No reason to ask if she wants to join." we can still talk to her without making an offer

>>37984899
>if all she's going to do is start shit for no reason
she is a Dark type, starting shit is kinda what they do

>>37984899
Yeah. I don't really want her on the team either. I guess we could still talk to her but I don't see the point unless we intend to recruit her.

>>37984850

Ah, crap, just ignore that last bit.

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>>37984736

“Yeah, one last thing. Someone named Venus wanted to see you.”

The color drains out of Cyril’s face. “Oh goddammit.” He pinches the bridge of his nose. “Thanks for letting me know Victor. Anything else?”

“No, sir.” You say, snapping off a salute. “Thank you Major.”
The Major returns the salute. “Any time Cadet.”

You make your way onto the Fields themselves, walking along the gap set between two of the squares. Darius appears to be done with his class, now just talking with some of his students who have stuck around. He sees you approaching and says something to the kids. They start dispersing and Darius begins walking towards you, grabbing his maul from a weapons rack and slinging it across his shoulders and draping his arms over it.

“Victor!” He booms with a smile on his face. “You’re never out of class this early. What’s up?”

>Response?

>>37985534
"How would you like to go on a assignment?"

>>37985534
Bro, How'd you feel about getting out of class for a week?

>>37985534
"Ever though about what you'll do after we graduate?"
seems like a good lead in to the question

>>37985534
"Two things. First, I heard through the grapevine that there's a Special Forces team leader looking to start recruiting and I thought you'd be the perfect guy for the job."
Darius: That's cool,and the other thing?
"The other thing was I wanted to ask you was do you want to join my Special Forces Team?"

>>37985657
This is probably the best way to do it.

Start off slow and lead him into it.

>>37985657
>>37985794

You know we already asked that, right? He said he'd just go into the standard corps.

>>37985897
not anymore

>>37985534

"Two things.” You say. ”First, I heard through the grapevine that there's a Special Forces Team Leader looking to start recruiting and I thought you'd be the perfect guy for the job."

Darius raises an eyebrow at you. “It’s you, isn’t it?”

You sigh, your joke stillborn. “Yeah, it’s me.”

Darius laughs and smacks you on the back, setting his maul down on its head. “Congratulations! You’re probably the perfect man for the job.”

Grinning, you punch the big guy in the arm. “Thanks man. How do you feel about getting off from class for a week?”

Darius’s eyebrows rise and he scratches his beard. “Well, it’d be pretty nice. I’m getting the feeling this isn’t a vacation though.”

“Nope. You’re going to be helping me find two more members for our team. Preferably Stealth and Recon.”

Darius nods. “I can definitely do that. There’s a couple of people in our year who are good at that kind of thing. Not me obviously.”

He looks over to the field where Katrina is practicing. “That girl there is probably one of the best in our year. Never talked to her much though. Apparently, I scare her or something.”

He shakes his head. “Anyways, where to?”

>Action?

>>37986597
Let's go talk to Katrina about it

>>37986597
lets go talk to Katrina and get her on board.

>>37986597
> Don't talk to Katrina, etc.

Go to the Archives, now.

>>37986597
"Sigh" talk to Katrina about it.
Hah Dark scared of fighting.

>>37986597
...well since she's apparently the best, I guess we might as well then. Hopefully Darius's presence will keep her bitch mode in check.

>>37986673
We can always give her a second chance, anon.

>Talk to her, but don't mention the Special Forces at all. Tell Darius not to, either.
We need to get a better feel for her, and other potential stealth and recon options. She may be better than our initial fight implied.

>>37986707
Why wouldn't we mention it? The only reason to talk to her is to get her to join

>>37986597
"Funny thing, I mentioned her to Major Cyril and he told me she was one of the better stealth focus cadets as well. Though he mentioned she's probably work better as a Stalker, what with how abrasive she can be. We can try asking her if you really think she'd make a good member, though after our scuffle the other day she may outright refuse an offer I make. Let's just get a better feel for her first, maybe see her in action and what pokemon she has. We've got a whole week and Cyril gave me access to the Archives so really we have the entire school to choose from."

>>37986830
Because she's kind of a bitch. We don't want to commit to her being on the time by asking her to join, but maybe a second conversation will change our minds.

>>37986597

"Funny thing, I mentioned her to Major Cyril and he told me she was one of the better Stealth focus cadets as well.” You say as you walk towards Katrina’s field, Darius at your right hand. “Though he mentioned she's better suited to being a Stalker, what with how abrasive she can be.”

“Abrasive is putting it mildly.” Darius rumbles. “It’s like she does her best to offend everyone. But she’s good. Really good.”

“Though after our scuffle this morning, she may outright refuse any offer I make.” You continue as Darius grunts in agreement. “Let's just get a better feel for her first, maybe see her in action and what Pokemon she has. We've got a whole week and Cyril gave me access to the Archives so really we have the entire school to choose from."

“Well, you know me Victor.” Darius says as he eases his maul back into the harness on his back. “I’ll follow you lead.”

“Thanks Darius.” You say. “Lets not mention the Special Forces offer just yet. Lets start off with what she wants to do after graduating.”

>[Cont.]

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>>37987924

Darius nods and remains silent as you approach the field Katrina is training on.

She’s dueling two other Cadets at the same time, her blade and knife against a rapier and broadsword and kite shield. She’s graceful, swaying and curling through the attacks of her enemies and knocking aside their weapons when they get too close. It’s a pretty impressive sight and you and Darius take a few minutes just to watch her match. Sweat drips off her brow into her eyes, but she doesn’t flinch. Her muscles are taut with furious energy as she continues her whirling dance.

Eventually, the two Cadets wisen up a bit and manage to attack with better synergy. A series of thrusts from the rapier wielder brings her into the range of the sword and board fighter and she barely escapes the horizontal slash from his broadsword, bending her knees backward to bring her upper body parallel with the ground. As she straightens, the shield wielder charges forward, bringing his shield to bear down on her in a vicious slam. You think for a moment that she’s done for.

>[Cont.]

>>37987946

You couldn’t be more wrong.

With an incredible display of athleticism and coordination, Katrina runs up the face of the shield and pushes off, flinging herself towards the rapier wielder. Flipping in mid-air, she flies right over his raised sword and slams her booted foot right into his forehead and rides him to the ground. He hits hard, and Katrina immediately jumps up, spinning in the air to launch her knife at the shield wielder’s face. He brings the shield up just in time to deflect the thrown blade. Too bad he had to block his line of vision to do that. Katrina rushes him as soon as her feet touch the ground again, staying in his blind-spot. She reaches his shield and grabs the top of it with her free hand, pulling herself up and over the other Cadet to land behind him.

Her blade is immediately at his throat and you hear her hiss “Yield.

The Cadet immediately drops his sword, screaming “I yield!”
The grin that spread across Katrina’s face is fierce and proud. It reminds you of a predator that has just finished a satisfying hunt. She withdraws the blade from the Cadet’s throat, immediately sheathing it in the scabbard at the small of her back. Leaning down, she picks up her knife from the packed dirt and secrets it away in her clothes

>[Cont.]

>>37988008

She walks away from the defeated pair, towards where you and Darius stand.

“So,” she says, stopping in front of you and placing a hand on her cocked hip. She’s flushed, breathing heavily and rather sweaty but she’s obviously very happy.

“Enjoy the show?”

>Action?

>>37988034
Yes, you're better than I thought you'd be

>>37988034
say yes and ask her to become part of the squad.

>>37988034
"I'd be lying if I said I wasn't impressed, though mostly I'm just glad you didn't pull any blade work during our rough housing the other day. Where'd you learn to fight like that anyway? Your style is fluid and precise but you bring an almost animal like ferocity when the moment is right."

>>37988073
>ask her to become part of the squad
Stop. We just got thru telling Darius we're waiting on that call, quit jumping the gun just cause other people want to explore all our options first.

>>37988114
chill I'm only one guy here and the others can easily out vote me, besides OP chooses which to use not me.

>>37988034
>>37988086
Sounds good to me.

>>37988141
then you shouldn't need to keep bringing it up is all I'm saying, hell next thread everyone could be begging for her to join for all we know
I still say she's a valid option, but if she's really gonna be nothing but trouble then I want to know before making the call

>>37988034
"Of course. Although after seeing that I'm not sure if I should be insulted or thank full with how much you held back in our fight. What are you planning to do with all that skill anyways?"

>>37988034
"So are you always such a bitch all the time, or is it just me?"

>>37988034

"Of course.” You reply. “I'd be lying if I said I wasn't impressed, although after seeing that I'm not sure if I should be insulted or thankful with how much you held back during our fight this morning.”

“Believe me, I was tempted to go all out.” Katrina interrupts. “But I figured that killing another Cadet was bad idea all around.”

“Where'd you learn to fight like that anyway?” You press on, ignoring her jab at you. “Your style is fluid and precise but you bring an almost animal like ferocity when the moment is right."

The female Cadet tosses her hair back. “My brother was an excellent teacher and I’ve had plenty of practice. It’s a family style, supposedly honed for generations.”

“What are you even planning to do with all that skill anyways?” You ask.

She shrugs. “Kill people mostly. It’s not like it’s good for much else.”

“Now,” she says as she narrows her eyes at you. “I know that practically everyone avoids talking to me if they can help it so why are you and the meathead here?”

Darius, to his credit, just smiles at her while crossing his arms.

>Response?

>>37988413
"No reason. Just... scoping the field, I guess."

Leave, and go to the Archives.

>>37988413
Shrug
"Because honestly you don't seem that bad, maybe a bit of an abrasive bitch sometimes but I doubt that's who you really are. So is killing people all you signed up with the Sentinels to do? I mean its fine if it is, but if you ask me it just seems a bit of a waste of talent. Anyway I'm getting off track, what i really came here for is to see if you wanted to hang for a bit, maybe talk or train our pokemon for a while if you wanted."

>>37988413
"Well one of our instructors asked us to conduct peer reviews to see how closely our assessments matched up to theirs. Meathead here thinks you're one of the best in our year but that does not play well with others tag might drag you down. I'm trying to decide if I agree."

>>37988413

"I've got a question for you. What exactly do you intend to do once you graduate? You're a hell of a fighter and supposedly the best Stealth specialist in our class. Where do you intend to go?"

>>37988544
>>37988413
This, I guess.

>>37988413
You have an option before you. Join the stalkers like everyone expects or join my new sentinel team. You might have to learn to make friends but Im looking for a recon specialist and i could use one that can fight like you.
Fair warning though. It would bebmy team which means you would be taking my orders. If you can't handle that tell me now so I can go find the second best assassin in our class.

>>37988609
This

>>37988413
>>37988544
This.

>>37988609
>>37988413
This one

>>37988544
This conveys our intentions well enough without committing her to our team if she's too much of a bitch.

I like it.

>>37988413
>>37988609
Best write in

>>37988609

Lets hold off on this for a bit. Ask stuff like >>37988548 first. I'm still supporting it though.

>>37988609
too soon

>>37988413
I'd prefer this >>37988544
as opposed to>>37988609

>>37988609
yeah nah you're a cunt

>>37988413

"Well one of our instructors asked us to conduct peer reviews to see how closely our assessments matched up to theirs.” You answer.

One of Katrina’s eyebrows rises as she gives you a skeptical look. Next to you, Darius coughs in a highly suspicious manner, as if masking something.

“Meathead here,” you say while gesturing to Darius. “Thinks you're one of the best in our year but that ‘Does Not Play Well With Others’ tag might drag you down. I'm trying to decide if I agree."

Katrina snorts, “If I honestly cared about working with others, I’d probably try to make friends. You’re also wrong about me being ‘One’ of the best in our year. I am THE best.”

Looks like she’s a little full of herself too. But she did thank you for covering for her after the fight this morning. Maybe she’s not all that bad.

Behind Katrina, Shield Guy has helped Rapier Guy off the ground and to one of the benches on the sideline. The few other matches going on continue without interruption, although they’re all one on one fights.

>[Cont.]

>>37989030

“Honestly,” You begin. “You don’t seem that bad. Sure, a bit of an abrasive bitch sometimes, but I doubt that’s who you really are.”

“Oh wow!” Katrina exclaims in a cutesy voice, clutching her hands together in front of her and raising one leg off the ground. “You’ve seen through the bitchy exterior to the soft and warm-hearted girl on the inside!”

She drops back to both feet and unclasps her hands. “Get real, dumbass. I don’t like people.”

You decide to try another angle. “So is killing people the reason you signed up with the Sentinels? I mean its fine if it is, but if you ask me it just seems a bit of a waste of talent.”

“Good thing I didn’t ask you.” She growls, crossing her arms. “What the fuck do you want?”

“What do you want to do when you graduate?” Darius rumbles. “Where would you go?”

Katrina snorts. “I’ll do what every other Sentinel does. Get an assignment, complete it to the best of your ability, move on, rinse and repeat. Where will I go? Wherever I’m supposed to. What’s with these stupid questions anyways? Did you just come here to bother me?”

>Response?

>>37989044
Wow. What a cunt.

>>37989044
"No I'm trying to see if you can work at a higher level without letting your bitchy attitude get in the way of working with others, I'm beginning to think that won't happen."

>>37989044
>Yup, sure did.

She won't fit in the team. We'll find someone else.

>>37989044
"Fine, truth be told I was looking for some cadets to form a team for a future assignment. I can't go into details but when I was looking for someone skilled in stealth your name kept coming up. Your name also came up as probably the least likely cadet to in the academy to willing work with a team, but I thought I'd at least see for myself before making that call. Sorry for wasting your time, I'll look elsewhere. See you later Katrina, good luck with your rinse and repeat solo career"
Figured she's be a poor match, now we know for certain. time to move on

>>37989044
"Looks like you were right, Darius. Come on, let's go find someone who might actually be useful."

>>37989044
>>37989205
This, fuck her, etc etc

To the archives!

>>37989244
slow down man, let op finish first.

>>37989044
"You do remember you approached us right? Well it looks like we're done here anyway. We wouldn't want to get in the way of your plans of doing exactly what is required of you and nothing else."

>>37989044

Well, it looks like she is in fact an incredibly anti-social person. Definitely not a team player. She’s probably better off with the Stalkers after all.

“No, I'm trying to see if you can work at a higher level without letting your bitchy attitude get in the way of working with others.” You reply. “I'm beginning to think that won't happen."

You turn to your friend."Looks like you were right, Darius. Come on, let's go find someone who might actually be useful."

As the two of you walk away, you toss one final remark back to Katrina. “Good luck with your rinse and repeat solo career.”

You can feel Katrina’s enraged glare on your back as you make your way back onto the campus proper.

“That went… badly.” Darius mutters.

You grunt in response, feeling too angry to articulate a real response.

The Academy Library is another squat brick building with practically all its floors below ground. The only way for any Cadet to access the Archives is to use the computers there. You’ve actually spent quite a bit of time here, reading old stories and epics of times long past. Darius on the other hand hated going to the Library avoiding it like the plague. It’s not that he couldn’t read, it was that he got extremely bored when he did.

>[Cont.]

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>>37989591

Upon entering the library, you’re greeted by warm lighting and a room absolutely stuffed with bookshelves and books. The Librarian’s Desk is hidden under several towering piles of books and is dangerously close to collapsing under their weight. Or at least, you think it is. It was like that when you arrived at the Academy and it’s been like that for years since.

Walking up to the desk, you smile a little to yourself when you hear Darius yawn. He’s rather predictable. There’s a small bell next to the Librarian’s desk and you ring it and wait for a moment. You hear a faint pop and then a tall and thin white haired man wearing heavy robes and glasses steps out from behind one of the shelves.

You grin at him when he sees you. “Hello Lucien.”

He smiles back. “Hello Victor. How can I help you today?”

“I’d like to access the Archives.” You say.

“Oh, whatever for?” He asks.

>Response?

[Eh, looks like I'm slowing down big time. I'll call the thread here and pick it up again tomorrow if it's still up. Otherwise, I'll just start a new thread.]

>>37989608
"Student records. Cyril should have already cleared me."

>>37989608
Good thread. Thanks for running.

>>37989608
"I need access to the student records, I'm putting together a team and I can't wast time interviewing every student on campus."

when is the next one?

I'll answer questions and address comments and concerns while I get ready to pass out.

>>37989652
How difficult would it have been to get through to Katrina and maker her understand us?

When is the next quest going to be?

>>37989652
Librarian husbando when?

Also, what are the chances of us encountering a dragon in the wild? That aura of influence would be pretty handy...

>>37989652
I gotta ask, was there ANY chance of of Katrina getting over herself and at least maybe listening to us or did we just waste a chunk of the thread on pissy mc bitch a lot

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>>37989652
same time tomorrow?
>I'm getting the feeling Katrina isn't going to let things end here, at the very least she'll catch wind that Victor is up to something when he stops showing up for class or get word he was in the Archives
hell, she might even try to ambush him to get back at him/get some answers

>>37989674

Pretty difficult but still technically doable. You would have had to essentially bite back like you did before. Answered her insults with more insults. Oh, and kept at it for a little while. She would have gained a measure of respect for you.

She does technically have Anti-Social Personality Disorder, but circumstances have led to her being decidedly restrained about it. Verbal abuse is generally as far as she takes it while at the Academy but she has gotten in trouble for fighting before.

And I'll be running at 1400 EST... today, technically.

>>37989675

When you manage to knock his Husband and Daughter out of the most cherished place in his heart.

Dragons are fairly rare, but it honestly depends on the type you're looking for. Dratini? Super rare everywhere. Bagon? Only in Hoenn. Gible? Only in Sinnoh.

The chances are pretty low unless you're actively searching for them.

>>37989774

There was. See above.

>>37989825

I'm hoping earlier.

>>37989855
So an Axew would be confined to Unova? Hm.

>>37989867

Essentially, yes. Unova and Kalos are also really damn far away.

>>37989855
so fight bitch with more bitch? what about our comment about finding someone actually useful and our last snipe about here career choice, anything respect wise?

>>37989903

It was a start.

>>37989875
What's the possibility of gaining another starter pokemon, like a Charmander? I know there was one anon who wanted us to get one.

>>37989918
well unless the runner up for our Stealth member is complete shit I'm not sure she's worth it, I'd still give it a shot if she shows up again but after this whole ordeal I'm not holding back the razor tongue
>>37989928
>Charmander
>not Fennekin
I'm disappoint anon

>>37989928

Pretty decent. You can likely buy an Egg from a breeder, although it will be rather expensive. Finding them in the wild is pretty rare but they are out there.

>>37989971
Cool.

So are legendaries mostly myth, now? Like, do they still play an active role in the world? I think it'd be pretty damn cool to be crossing a vast expanse of ocean and then just get fucked by Kyogre out of nowhere.

>>37989992
Sleepless said they exist, they're just literal Gods so forget catching one

>>37989971
What about Lance and Claire? Do they still being to their clan in Blackthorn? Is there any possibility of us becoming an honorary member, or something? Is the Elder a Savant like us?

>>37989992

Legendaries exist. The most visible example are the Three Legendary Birds. They're worshiped as Gods by the Orange Islanders.

As for the rest of the Legendaries, that's a Secret.

>>37990032

Yes, they do but they are among the last surviving members of their family. The Dragon Tamer clan has slowly been dying out over the last few centuries for unknown reasons. Lance and Clair are the youngest members left and neither of them have really made much of an effort to continue the line.

>>37990107
Haha! Time to impregnate Clair!

>>37990107
so what I'm hearing is... dragon qt is single

>>37990119
[waifuing intensifies] [harem intensifies]

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>>37990138
Yes, and?

>>37990142
Clair best waifu

>>37990148
Ivy too, she qt

Oh yeah, threads have been Archived. You guys mind voting them up?

http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=Sentinel:%20A%20Pokemon%20Quest

>>37990107
What happens when two savants have babies?

>>37990180

Consider the fact that you are the First Male Savant to ever be recorded.

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>>37990195
so all the others are female are they?
oh, I think I know what'll happen

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>>37990195
is Ivy the only other one who knows Victor is a Savant?
Otherwise pic related

>>37990229

This was mentioned back in Thread 2.

And I believe I listed out the fates of the current Savant population.

>“How many Savants have you been able to find?” You ask.

>Cyril looks up and grimaces but keeps his arms crossed. “... Including you? Thirteen. Seven of them are dead, one is in Prison, one is a Warlord out in Orre, one is a housewife, one is actually at the Academy, and the last one is comatose.”

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>>37990265
i see, so
>7 dead
that's sad
>Prison
could go a lot of ways depending what she's in for and if/when she breaks out
>Warlord
Amazon?
>Housewife
we talkin Ara ara housewife, eh we'll meet her someday
>Academy
qt, 10/10 would cuddle
>Comatose
that just SCREAMS future plot device, bet she was psychic as well

>>37990297

Pretty much all of them are Future Plot Devices. Devices that may go off with or without your influence.

Anybody else imagining Darius's lines in a Jamaican accent?