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Featured: Ch. 35 - The Unnecessarily Surreal City - Pokémon Choice Quest 2

Meadow

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    • Epilogue said:
    As for the nickname... gah! Hairy Arachnid Nanoscopic is tempting, but I'll probably stick with Cuddles 2.0 for now. It's possible that I might change my mind later, though!
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    Okay, I think I'm gonna change my mind now and switch over to Hairy Arachnid Nanoscopic, seeing how it actually stands a real chance, apparently... O_O
    I promise it was only supposed to be a joke, Lycan! xD

    Also, if that name does win the vote, can we please address him on a full-name basis? ;)
     
    Damien.aspiring.fandev

    Damien.aspiring.fandev

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    • 2. We don't have any denarii, and thus cannot get ourselves even a measily crackers package,
    besides picking up an apple shouldn't take away much time...
    We could have the castelia cone back at the town's center, thus the
    poisoning wouldn't bother us much but again, that would be a good
    way to earn sermons from the center's nurse/lady and possibly other people...

    Let's analyze the nicknames...
    Hellfire
    That sounds... boring and mispropitiatory... even if it's probably the most fitting,
    since he and all the houndour almost roasted us (also, accordingly to a dex entry
    pain from a houndoom's burn never fades... but that's just a dex entry).
    Cuddles
    Already taken, our new fellow deserves an identity of his own (even if he led
    a pack of houndour against us).
    Hairy Arachnid Nanoscopic
    He does, have a coat, justifying the hairy part, but he's rather large and... okay,
    what's the arachnid part for again? However, han might be fitting... well, in
    Chinese anyway, since it means corageous, brave or violent.
    Helga
    That's a chapette's name -.-""... oh, and Helga is a variant of Helge, now THAT is
    a name for chaps, problem is, it comes from heilagr, aka holy, blessed... and he
    almost blessed us with the flames of his associate houndour, didn't he?

    Still, am I late for the wall of nomenclature proposals?
    Spoiler:

    By the way, why in the world do we get XX names for pokémon that are XY?
    :deepthonk:
     
    HyperMorian

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    • Hmm, I wonder if the Sandshrew will be there at all. Or...could it be that? We'll find that out later, maybe after 'Hairy Arachnid Nanoscopic' gets a lot of mentions more than Cuddles could get.
    And surely, I'm not surprised that the 'kick the bucket' choice is almost always effective to throw away other boring options, lmao.
    Also, you should've suggested before I choose the nicknames, and ambiguous names for the win.

    Anyway, here we go.

    As you move, you start to get hungry. What should you do?
    1. Press on. That can wait until you reach the town. - 2 Votes
    2. Eat the only apple on a lone tree in the clearing. - 1 Vote
    3. Eat the Casteliacone. - 4 Votes (Monsters, all of you. No exceptions.)
    While you're at it, which nickname do you think is the best for Houndoom?
    • Hellfire - 2 Votes
    • Cuddles 2.0 - Uh...
    • "Hairy Arachnid Nanoscopic" aka. "HAN" - 3 Votes
    • Helga - 1 Vote

    Pokémon
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    Cuddles (Wailmer) (♂) Status: Healthy Moves: Water Gun, Bounce, Growl, Eye Beam

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    Houndoom (♂) Status: Healthy Moves: Crunch, Fire Fang, Smog, Destiny Bond


    Inventory​
    Pok%C3%A9monDollar.png
    0
    PokéDollars A common currency accepted worldwide. Earned from winning battles.

    Bag_Pok%C3%A9_Ball_Sprite.png
    ×4
    Poké Ball A basic, compact device used to catch Pokémon.

    Bag_Potion_Sprite.png
    ×3
    Potion A spray-type medicine for treating wounds.


    Key Items​
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    Casteliacone...? An ice cream received from a man in orange suit. It glows a radiant purple hue.

    Bag_Lustrous_Orb_Sprite.png
    Mysterious Orb A translucent sphere found inside the grotto near Shanama Town. What purpose could it serve?


    Deaths: 1​
    Chapter 14: "Why not?"

    Location: ???
    The sudden temptation simply beckons you to satisfy hunger. Anything goes, as long as it's edible! And the closest thing you can have for a temporary feast is the Casteliacone itself. You recall Cuddles warning you to not eat any of these anymore, thinking that it's clearly dangerous to consume and thus shouldn't be eaten for your safety.

    How thoughtful! But what's the point of keeping a melting ice cream? And since Cuddles isn't nearby to see, a bite surely won't hurt, right? That's what you thought as you chomp down the purple ice cream, tasting a sweet and chilling flavor, later regretting the choice after throwing up the feeling of dizziness and nausea. Whatever comes out is a monster that will probably claim your life for 247 steps after, and while the poison remains, you also get hungrier this way.

    However, without thinking much about how many steps you've taken, you're already inside the town. Hooray! But wait, who are those people in lavender uniforms? Are they street performers? Ice cream vendors? Both sounds likely since they're holding trombones and you also recognize their outfit being not dissimilar to the one from hours past, except he's not present and they're standing like statues.

    What do?
    1. Say "hello!" to them while heading to the Pokémon Center.
    2. Sneak past them and head to the Pokémon Center.
    3. Buy ice creams from them. Maybe the ones they're selling aren't poisonous.
    4. Challenge them in a Trainer Battle!
    5. Sing a happy song with happy claps and accordion humming.
     
    Meadow

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    • omg I loved this chapter, haha. This is why I can't get enough of the game! xP

    Anyway, I'm going with #3. I don't care if our wallet is empty! >:D Though I was sooooo close to picking the fifth option, admittedly!
     
    XNaut

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    • Oh, wow! We got poisoned from eating the casteliacone. I was one of the few who refused to eat the cone.

    1. Trombones are not threatening so I would say "hello."
     
    Hyzenthlay

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    • Hmm, I'm detecting something shady about these mysterious lavender characters. Better act inconspicuous! #5 it is. xD
     
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    Damien.aspiring.fandev

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    • 2. Uh... hello? We're poisoned
    Hypermorian said:
    you should've suggested before I choose the nicknames
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    Alas, I was busy being refused by an enterprise claiming to be providing apprenticeships
    whereas they seek for experienced employees only, gimme a break fellow...
    Eat the Casteliacone. - 4 Votes
    "Hairy Arachnid Nanoscopic" aka. "HAN" - 3 Votes
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    ಠ_ಠ
    Hypermorian said:
    Monsters, all of you. No exceptions.
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    TELL THEM, TELL THEM! xP
     
    Meadow

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    • HyperMorian said:
    Whoa, every options were chosen, including the option to kick the bucket
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    HyperMorian said:
    I'm not surprised that the 'kick the bucket' choice is almost always effective to throw away other boring options, lmao.
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    Okay, I have no idea why I decided to look up the phrase "kick the bucket," but I did it anyway, and...


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    ...I don't even know what I was expecting, haha.
     
    HyperMorian

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    • Lycanthropy said:
    Wow, we got poisoned by eating the poisoned ice cream. How unexpected.
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    Damien.aspiring.fandev said:
    2. UTELL THEM, TELL THEM! xP
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    MONSTERS, ALL OF YOU. NO EXCEPTIONS.
    Did I do it right?
    Epilogue said:
    Okay, I have no idea why I decided to look up the phrase "kick the bucket," but I did it anyway, and...


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    ...I don't even know what I was expecting, haha.
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    It's all part of the charm.
    Whew lad, seems like it's almost a week of sitting still in the meantime. It's just that I was having finals for the from four days ago and today, I'm back to make sure it will get anywhere depending on what you chose.

    Ergo, please forgive me for the wait.

    What do?
    1. Say "hello!" to them while heading to the Pok?mon Center. - 1 Vote
    2. Sneak past them and head to the Pok?mon Center. - 2 Votes
    3. Buy ice creams from them. Maybe the ones they're selling aren't poisonous. - 1 Vote
    4. Challenge them in a Trainer Battle! - 1 Vote
    5. Sing a happy song with happy claps and accordion humming. - 3 Votes

    Pok?mon
    iIalld2.png
    Cuddles (Wailmer) (?) Status: Healthy Moves: Water Gun, Bounce, Growl, Eye Beam

    229MS.png
    Houndoom (?) Status: Healthy Moves: Crunch, Fire Fang, Smog, Destiny Bond


    Inventory​
    Pok%C3%A9monDollar.png
    0 -> 5000
    Pok?Dollars A common currency accepted worldwide. Earned from winning battles.

    Bag_Pok%C3%A9_Ball_Sprite.png
    ?4
    Pok? Ball A basic, compact device used to catch Pok?mon.

    Bag_Potion_Sprite.png
    ?3
    Potion A spray-type medicine for treating wounds.


    Key Items​
    4marJqs.png
    Casteliacone...? An ice cream received from a man in orange suit. It glows a radiant purple hue.

    Bag_Lustrous_Orb_Sprite.png
    Mysterious Orb A translucent sphere found inside the grotto near Shanama Town. What purpose could it serve?


    Deaths: 1​
    Chapter 15: Singing

    Location: ???
    If they're street performers like you guessed, they should be playing something for you and the town. Well, but simply listening to them playing music might be a bit boring when anyone could appreciate every of their effort, when you're simply not on par with them. Hence, you want to prove that you can also be as good as them, by confidently singing a song... about ice cream.

    After what seems to be a lazy presentation of the invisible lyrics, the group takes notice of your voice and in response, beckons you to play music together. Enthusiastically, you and the group sing the same song you came up with, one by one joining with their trombones that play differently than anyone would expect, eventually taking attention of the townspeople who happens to pass by even in confusion. They throw their money in appreciation, clap their hands with the rhythm, the cheers from the enclosing crowd pressure you to more than just amaze them.

    Upon reaching the end of the song, they let out a big applaud, throwing confetti scattering the melting white grounds because they liked your performance. It doesn't take long for them to disperse, where the group takes count on how much money they got from the show and share it evenly to everyone who took part in it.

    Well, that was fun, even if the poison is no longer to keep you in company. Meanwhile, what to do next?
    1. Proceed to the east.
    2. Linger in the town a bit longer.
    3. Slump down in defeat, let the poison come back and take you over.
     
    Damien.aspiring.fandev

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    • 2. There probably still is stuff to do... not to mention that we need to get rid of the poisoning...
    Hm, perhaps we could find out about other kind of pok?mon-related activities aside gym and cup?
    Or maybe we can learn something about the settlement's backstory, name origin and symbols...
     
    FeraligatrMaster

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    2. If we want to recover from the poison, we're better off staying in this town for now. Also, who knows what else this town has?
     
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