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Post by Ruby on Nov 10, 2023 14:40:19 GMT 9
Ruby was still very new to how trading actually worked, but she knew it involved use of the UI. She just hummed in thought for a second, before finally finding the section and setting up the trade. Litleo for Indedee.
The Litleo just continued to yip, running around excitedly. And sure enough, their cute pawprints burning into the ground. Maybe if she trained them a little bit more, they would be easier to handle. But honestly, she didn't travel nearly enough for this excitable little guy. And she felt terrible just leaving all her Pokémon in their Pokéballs all the time.
"Oh, they are a happy cub! And I promise, I'll take good care of the Indeedee too! You can always come by to visit me at Mom's house, and I'll let you see them if you'd like!"
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Post by Ruby on Nov 10, 2023 14:08:04 GMT 9
Ruby immediately covered her face as the massive beast toppled, collapsing into the sand. She almost couldn't believe it. Was her Munna truly that powerful? Or were they just lucky? It was hard to tell. Of course, after she finally looked up and saw the cute penguin jump up and down on its fallen body, she couldn't help but laugh for a brief second as well. It was kind of wholesome.
Meanwhile, her lazy Munna just collapsed again, slowly settling into the cool sand like it was ready for a nap.
"Yeah, yeah. You worked hard, I get it." She rolled her eyes, ready to try and clean herself up again before her new friend spoke with her. "Uh, yeah. Mostly. No chance of getting any of this sand out of my clothes or my hair anytime soon, though. I don't suppose your penguin can give me a quick shower? Heh."
However, at the idea of catching the massive towering beast, her eyes grew wide. Could that... even work? Curiousity overwhelming her caution, she grabbed an empty Pokeball from her bag, and readied it. As soon as they'd attempt to catch it, she'd toss her ball as well.
And sure enough, the towering Ultra Beast shrunk, captured just like that. She was so stunned, that she just flopped onto the dusty ground. "... Are you saying, we can use that thing in battle?"
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Post by Ruby on Nov 9, 2023 14:33:29 GMT 9
#s://i~imgur~com/QuIo3YX~png The Imagination Banquet had begun in earnest. Whether players were able to open a portal themselves, or were escorted ever so politely by a certain Indeedee opening the way for you, players are eventually welcomed into the banquet hall.
For those that are accustomed to the Dream World, it's ethereal, dreamlike quality is already well known. But players who have never been here before may find themselves suddenly wearing drastically different attire. Ones befitting nobles of all kinds. Knights in shining armor, or ballroom gowns fit to make the most riches of queens jealous, all shaped by their own dreams and desires.
The Banquet Hall is a sight to behold all on its own. A massive forest within the palace itself, very reminiscent of the Birchwild Grove, so large one can't truly see the end of it. Pink flowers bloom across the land, spreading as far as the eye can see.
No longer just the site of a battlefield littered with scars, but a place filled with joy once again even as the past lingered on.
Long, stretching tables have been scattered across the hall, covered in colorful foods of all kinds, from various cultures. However, some food, didn't even look like real food and yet it still smelled deliciously. Bowls of a mysterious blue pudding that smelled almost like perfect steak, or how some of the bowls, plates, and other eatery seemed quite edible themselves. There even seemed to be a few massive pies, smelling oddly reminiscent of Mom's baking.
In a dream, nothing needed to make sense.
Decorations hung from the tree, long streamers of blue and pink swirling in an unseen breeze. Glimmering jewels and colors danced in the air above, and joyous music filled the hall. Horns, drums, and stringed instruments playing together in harmony.
Visible from the Banquet Hall itself, was hallways and rooms that went right back to a normal, classical castle. Large empty walls, ready to be filled with life. Huge open floors for dancing with spotlights from nowhere, buckets of paint all colors of the rainbow and then some that didn't exist, and exotic instruments that could never work in true life, found their homes here. Ready to be put to good use, to experiment, and have fun.
Amidst all the other empty walls, stood a section of endlessly shifting colors. Visions of potential pasts and futures never come to past. Choices never made, paths never walked. A nameplate had been placed before it, clearly relatively recently by the brand new shiny marble pole it stood upon. [tangent=The silver crack of lightning, the jagged gold of his brother, and a hundred splashes of trainers and Pokemon. The image shifts, showing a hundred permutations. Worlds that could have been. A burst of yellow as Zapdos electrocutes everyone. A slash of crimson as he is impaled by his own shrine. Blue fury as a humanoid Zapdos breaks his staff in two. Orange fire bathing the battlefield as the sun overhead explodes. Black corruption overtaking the conflict like an oil spill.
White. A battlefield frozen by the emergence of a titanic glacier.
The image on the wall shifts and shifts again, never settling. Like dreams it is restless, tinged in spreading fancy and fuzzy edges.]"A Delta - King Articuno"[/tangent]
Beyond them, two thrones sat upon an elevated platform. One, a classic storybook throne, the kind a thoughtful, generous king might use. The other, a throne formed from pillows and blankets, a stark difference. The two facing each other, a King and Queen to rule as equals.
Standing atop the elevated platform, stood Queen Rubella. Wearing a bright pink kimono and flowering ribbons that danced from her limbs. Broken, shattered jewels of a former crown floated around her head in a very slow orbit, bouncing as she moved. But most importantly, a wide, genuine smile was spread across her face.
As she spoke, her voice would echo off the walls, allowing every Dreamer near, or far to hear her words.
"Welcome, Dreamers. Dreams can not exist without imagination of the living. And it is my solemn duty, to welcome and encourage it all." She nods her head slowly, stepping forwards slowly. "The last time a banquet was held, we were led astray. We were forced to believe and act out someone else's fantasy. Our imagination was viewed as pathetic. No longer. Today, we live our own fantasy and forge our own future."
She spreads her arms, welcoming everyone. "Stay as long as you like, eat till you're full. The only ask, is that everyone blesses these halls with their creativity. Of that, I shall ask no more. But first, I shall reveal my own."
She turns, motioning a figure forwards. In comes a Drowzee from behind the throne, carefully carrying a small painting. The Queen would take the frame, leaning down and gently kissing the top of her Pokemon's head before it scrambled away.
She'd just raise her hands, the painting slowly growing in size as it floated over towards one of the blank walls. A framed painting of a soft blue egg, shrouded in mist, resting atop a pink pillow carefully. Painted by hand, not just graced into existence by her will as ruler of the Dream Kingdom. By no means fantastic, but a piece she could be proud to call her own. A small marble pillar would rise from the ground in front of it, a nameplate already formed. "What Does It Mean to Leave A Legacy? - Queen Rubella"
She'd then turn her attention back to the Dreamers, smiling just as widely as before. "To those that already are blessed with the ability to shape the Dream to your will, and to those that do not. It is by my right as Queen that I grant you all permission to shape the Dream to create your art. And with that, the Banquet has begun! Time to imagine, how magnificent!"
Queen Rubella would raise her hands once more, as the music would pick back up, the dance floors shimmering with light, the palace ready to be shaped by the Dreamer's will. Welcome to the Banquet! Please feel free to have fun and roleplay to your hearts content! Post as many times as you'd like, but a minimum of one is required to showcase your artwork! Each piece of art is given its own entire wall to showcase, and they must be given a Title!
Typically, players are not able to shape the Dream World unless they have a Tier 4 Psychic Pokemon. However, everyone has been given explicit permission by the ruler (Ruby) to alter reality of the dream to create your own art, should it require it!
The Scenario will run until everyone has had a chance to post that has wanted to! I'll only be turning in the Scenario after two weeks of inactivity, to give everyone a fair shot at replying! Thanks, and have fun!
EDIT: Upon further reflection, it seems more prudent to establish a firm deadline. The Imagination Banquet will end on December 1st. Thanks for understanding!
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Post by Ruby on Nov 6, 2023 13:39:20 GMT 9
Ultra Beast? Other Dimensions? What kind of nonsensical lore was this? Didn't like, literal gods exist already? Why did they need to bring in multiversal stuff? Honestly, it was like every form of media these days wanted other dimensions, timelines, or whatever. Regardless of her personal confusion over the narrative, that didn't stop the threat from still being very, very real.
And yet, the massive figure didn't seem to be doing too good. The coordinated strikes from their two Pokemon had the massive beast swaying. The miniature sandstorm died down, even as a green glow appeared from it.
Ruby recognized that move! It was trying to absorb the energy of Murmur to heal itself! "Oh no you don't! Murmur, Psybeam!"
"Muuuu-" The Munna shouted out, its eyes and flower pattern on it skin glowed as a powerful bolt of psychic energy blasted from the forehead of the Munna.
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Post by Ruby on Nov 6, 2023 13:27:42 GMT 9
When the stranger spoke, her eyes fluttered open to look over at them. Ruby tilted her head slowly, taking them all in. They looked almost too perfect. Like, a living, sentient doll. And she had to admit, that was kind of cool.
She couldn't help but wonder what kind of person would make such a unique look for this game. It wasn't one she had seen before. Usually animal features were more common for little details like that. And to think, all Ruby had done was made her hair pink and become a teen all over again.
"Of course, Sis." Ruby spoke so casually, like calling them sister was the most normal thing. Of course, after over a year of being stuck in this simulation, it kind of was. She just referred to everyone as a sibling, people tended to not ask too many questions when she did so. She didn't hesitate, slowly grabbing the blanket from her backpack and politely spreading it across the pebbles beside her so it was at least a little more comfortable.
And with that, Ruby wrapped her arms back around herself once again. Her gaze slowly shifting out to the horizon and the setting sun. "It's a lovely night. I don't mind some company." She just smiled softly softly to herself, leaning her cheek on her knee.
"I'm Ruby." Ruby casually introduced herself, letting out a long, quiet sigh. The setting sun turning the sky a beautiful orange, and she couldn't help but just relax at the sight. "I still live with Mom, heh. But it's always so busy at home, it's nice to get out now and then. "
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Post by Ruby on Nov 6, 2023 12:28:26 GMT 9
The setting sun always made Ruby sleepy.
It was such a beautiful sight. The beautiful colors and hues shifting across the sky, reflecting off the ocean waves as she sat atop the pebble beach at the far edge of town.
Most people didn't come out this far. The beach wasn't exactly a tourist destination. There were no sands to go sunbathe or build castle, the sharp rocks under the water made swimming unsafe. And yet, it was absolutely beautiful. It was her favorite place to go when she needed to just think.
Ruby sat on the shore atop some rocks, just staring into the distance. A familiar pillow beneath her, providing at least some comfort. Her backpack sat nearby, filled with a few snacks, drinks, and even a blanket in case she got cold. She just sighed, leaning forwards and cradling her arms around her legs.
To think that somewhere out there across the sea, people were still in Ostellia. Fighting those horrific beasts, terrible and massive. Nope, she had enough of that.
She wasn't here to be a fighter. There was certainly some interesting things to explore, and no doubt she would go over eventually. But as it stood, the anxiety of all the danger filled her with a bit of dread. It was... an interesting feeling. She knew none of this was real, it was all a game. The threat, the challenges, none of it was real. And yet they all felt almost more real than anything else did.
She really needed to write another experiment log for the people back at VMT,
With a long sigh, Ruby's eyes just fluttered shut for a moment, letting everything else fade away. Just listening to the waves crash, the warmth of the setting sun, the chill of the wind. All these things felt so real...
They might as well be real.
She heard some noise from behind her, likely someone else walking by. But at this point, Ruby had gotten quite good at ignoring other people's presence. When players came by all hours of the day to Mom's house to get their shoes, learning to ignore them was a must. The Dreamer's ability to fall asleep on command was so welcome.
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Post by Ruby on Nov 5, 2023 15:54:16 GMT 9
Someone was looking to trade away an egg, and Ruby admittedly had no idea what was going to be in the egg. But given that she already had three eggs in her care, she figured another one more couldn't hurt.
"Alright, come on lil' friend," Ruby spoke to the Litleo running around her feet. The excitable lad was far too much energy for her sleepy, relaxed lifestyle. They needed walks! And she often felt bad that she couldn't give them the same love as all her other friends.
The lion cub just yipped in response, following along as Ruby finally approached the meeting spot. The young-teen girl just smiled up over at the other person, when suddenly the egg began to hatch.
She suddenly stared in awe, unable to help but smile. Ruby wasn't super aware of all the Pokémon, but it was often hard to mistake them when they said their own names! "Oh goodness, that's an Indeedee!"
She couldn't help but smile softly, nodding her head to try and sooth the other trainer's distress. "Oh, what a total sweetheart. Don't you worry, I know exactly how to raise the little cutie. I have one Indeedee already and they are just the most kindest things."
"Lit!" The Litleo yipped at the newly born Indeedee, prancing about like the proud lion they were.
"Oh! Right, yes, this is uh, the Pokemon I was offering to trade! Does that still work for you? Mom's getting a little tired of all the burn marks on the floorboards at home."
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Post by Ruby on Nov 5, 2023 12:22:02 GMT 9
"What the hell is a Celesteela?!" Ruby shouted out loud, shuddering in fear as she hid behind a broken wall to protect herself.
A sudden boom echoed across the desert as the massive Ultra Beast roared to life. Energy was building in its massive rocket-like arms as if it was going to take off. Wind and sand whirled around it like a miniature sandstorm and Ruby instinctively pulled her shirt above her mouth and nose so she wouldn't get any of it in.
"Murmur! Shut it down!"
The Munna, normally quite lazy and bored, perked up at the genuine threat, already injured. Closing its own eyes for a brief moment and floating in the small storm, it charged energy until its forehead glowed. With a sudden bolt forwards, Murmur attempted to slam its entire body into one of the Celesteela's arms with a Zen Headbutt!
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Post by Ruby on Nov 3, 2023 11:32:35 GMT 9
Oh. Right. Inventory. That magical space where things just, existed. Honestly, she rarely used it. Although, given this situation, it felt like it would have been smart to do so. She had always wanted everything to feel more real, but she'd rather comfort over realism in this case.
"Ugh, no. My backpack's mostly empty. I got like, several things of water and some snacks? But I don't really know how much that will help with clean-"
She was certainly quite interested in what sandboarding was, by before she could really respond, her eyes locked onto something in the distance. She couldn't understand the Piplup's warning, but she certainly noticed something got its attention. A tower moved. A massive tower jutting out of the sands just moved, twisting.
Yelping in surprise, Ruby held out her Pokeball, trying her best to be ready for anything. She had heard of weird species being here... But this was the size of a building!
Stumbling backwards, a form quickly took shape as it raised further out of the sand. Two massive tower 'arms' like rockets, and an alien-like silhouette against the night sky, some kind of hair and dress combined.
And then it spoke, making some kind of incomprehensible sound as it seemingly attacked! Roots began ripping up through the sand as it used Ingrain, ripping up the sand as it embedded itself in the earth, sending rubble and sand flying.
"Gah! Murmur, I need you!" Ruby cried out, tossing her Pokeball and summoning the Munna, trying her best to stay out of harms way by leaping behind some rubble. "I-imprison that thing! At least try! It's huge!"
The Munna, normally quite lazy, seemingly jumped at the sight, floating a few extra inches into the air at the massive being. It's eyes shimmered as psychic energy began to attempt to form walls around the massive being, hopefully restricting its movements at least somewhat.
"You!" She would call out to Oz, still not knowing his name. "Get to cover! What the heck is that thing?!"
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Post by Ruby on Nov 2, 2023 15:04:34 GMT 9
Ruby was not expecting another player out here, and the sound of someone else had her quite literally jump. She kicked some rubble aside, before climbing up to get a bit of a better view in the darkness of night.
Sure enough, there was someone over there with a pretty cute penguin looking Pokemon on a board. That certainly looked like a fun time! Far more than falling down and getting covered in sand.
Gross, she could taste the sand still in her mouth. And there wasn't any easy way to get it out with her hands still covered in it.
"Bluh, yeah, I'm okay!" She continued to try and dust off her clothes, only proving how futile it was. "Just- ugh, I only brought one pair of clothes. That was a total mistake. And it's not like I can just go back home to Mom's house to get it washed and take a warm bath." Could she make her way to the harbor and clean up? That would be quite the trek.
She spit some sand out feeling incredibly gross about the whole feeling, shuddering. "I was just trying to climb inside. I really wanted to get on the roof to see the stars better. Having more fun than me, I hope? I definitely wouldn't trust the inside of these buildings. That balcony literally collapsed as I just tried to grab on it!"
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Post by Ruby on Nov 2, 2023 14:29:09 GMT 9
MOM'S HOUSE
orioncayge went flying to the Mow Rotom, despite its crazy driving and wild speed. Aided by his Magnetic Boots, the trainer's Fire Punches did serious damage to the Mow Rotom! Much of its metal plating around its casing quite literally melted and fell off, only to be ground up by its own heavily damaged blades that continued to spin like a blender from hell.
Rotom Mow destroyed 40 Scrap Components!
The supernatural face that had formed on the mower frowned deeply, letting out a loud whirr as it used the move Charge, readying for a powerful attack of desperation! Electricity crackled across its entire body, likely causing Orion's hair to stand on end if he wasn't careful!
JUNKYARD
Buzzster Hooperham 's tactical retreat and lawsuit plans, turned to junkyard laser destruction. The beam of light shredded through the place, destroying all kinds of things that could have been useful components! However, other interesting components were exposed by the destruction. Appearing behind the old fridge was a lovely pair of laundry machines, a washer and dryer only lightly singed.
The Skarmory had awoken due to the noise, simply watching out of sleepy curiosity. Before it could even do anything, the beam of light launched right towards it. With a loud squawking shriek, the Skarmory's metallic feathers were burned horrifically, and it flapped its wings desperately, attempting to flee from the burning onslaught.
The predator bird might be gone, but now the prey come out to play. Suddenly, Rattata that called the place home swarm all across the junkyard almost like a miniature wave, a little too appreciative of the trainer and his Pokémon. They'd certainly get in the way and make life difficult as they gave affectionate little bites! And pretty hard bites too. They're not good at self control.
MOM'S HOUSE
Back in the house, with Bergamot Gristleborg finding the lost Nokia and answering it, a robotic voice would echo from the other side.
"Hello," It began, sounding very generic and clearly a pre-recorded message. "We are calling to confirm that you are the victor of the Yoga-Banana-Bonanza Sweepstakes. Please speak your name and address clearly so that we may- SKRRRRTTTT," The call suddenly was replaced with loud, obnoxious static noise that was grating on the ears until the phone was eventually hung up.
Mom would walk into the room at the static noise, seemingly glossing over the military equipment. "Oh goodness, that's what the noise was? I always wanted to fix it one day, but you can have it dearie! Now, where is my broom? That dang mower is making quite the mess!"
TOTAL: Mechanical: 240/300 Scrap: 60/200 Electrical: 170/400 Wagon : 100/100 {Mechanics}Mechanics: Each round, you and your Pokémon will be searching, upgrading, or building specific components required for the Fossil Revival Machine. Each Component will have a specific point total required for completion.
Each post, you will roll a 1d6 and gain x10 points based on your roll. These are your Luck Points.
You will also be gaining a flat +10 points for every narrative element that you describe that assists you in the process. Whether it is specific Pokémon moves helping you find something, a trainer class ability, or something else that makes sense. You can gain a maximum of +30 in total per post. These are your Skill Points.
A player who makes a point out of cooperating with another, assisting the actions from their post may gain a flat +10 points! These are Teamwork Points. Please try and discuss your actions together!
There may be additional rules and challenges added, as the Scenario progresses.
TLDR: 1d6x10 Luck Points +10(+30 Max) Skill Points +10 Teamwork Points RUBY'S JOINNG
Ruby had just finished up putting away all the chemicals required for the Fossil Machine to work, all pretty complicated stuff, not something she could do carelessly. Lab coat off, goggles put away and cleaned, hands scrubbed carefully, she stepped outside of the lab with a satisfied sigh.
It was probably time to go to Mom's House and check out what she could do to help everyone else.
Only when she got there, half the house was splattered with an exploded pink paint can, the yard was torn up, fence broken, mower rampaging around outside, and Orion slamming his fists into it like it was possessed!
"Oh!" Ruby absolutely panicked, summoning her Mr. Mime without hesitation. Just this one time. Mr. Crime, the Mr. Mime, quickly looked around, smirking at the situation. A perfect change to cause some more mayhem. "What the heck did you guys do! I still live here!!"
"Please! Do something! Stop the mower!" Ruby cried out as she quickly scrambled for cover, trying to pick up bits of discarded rubbish and parts broken off in the back yard from the mower, hoping that it wouldn't run over them in its rampage.
Given full freedom to decide how to stop Rotom, Mr. Crime charged forwards, almost mimicking orioncayge 's stance as it used Copycat. With a sadistic grin on its face, it leaped forwards, hands ablaze as it copied his Fire Punch!
so_LQ9|H1-6 x10 Luck Points +10 for Copy Cat into Fire Punch! +10 Teamwork for helping Orion put down the mower! Mechanical: 240/300 Scrap: 140/200 +80 from Lawnmower Scrap! Electrical: 170/400 Wagon: 100/100 1-6
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Post by Ruby on Nov 2, 2023 11:38:31 GMT 9
#s://i~imgur~com/QuIo3YX~png Standing outside Mom's house, or perhaps outside a shrine, anywhere that players could be found, stands an Indeedee proud and strong. Often accompanied by a Munna looking quite lazy, a small mail bag hanging off its body. Sometimes one might even see then moving from place to place on a mission, traveling to another location with people. A hand outstretched holding a very soft, elegant looking pillow. Atop, sat a single letter.
Delicately folded, pristine and clean, with a wax seal for good measure. Labelled for "The Dreamers," whether you accepted the letter is up to you to decide, but it certainly seems intended for every trainer, as the Indeedee's eyes follow and glimpse at everyone that goes past without making a sound. A polite butler, that one.
Should one actually open and read the letter, it was quite clearly an invitation.
However, to those who had experienced the The Precipice Crown, they would oddly find the letter addressed to them specifically, using said Titles and Names given within. The Munna's bag full of personalized and generic letters both. In fact, if one looked closely, one might even see a small name tag adorned on the Indeedee, "Earl Slamson of Breakcourt."
Welcome! This is to be a very short scenario in the Dream World, as a follow up to this thread! Expect dancing and music and beautiful artistry! The goal is to do some genuine change to the Dream Palace and add some decorations to it! Everyone is expected to contribute at least one performance or piece of art to the event.
Players works of art or performances will be immortalized upon the walls of the palace. Artwork hung with the brightest of colors, ethereal songs echoing through the halls, dances shimmering through mirrors showcasing the most elegant of movements. Or perhaps, not so elegant at all! Nobody has to be good, but you must contribute something! Anything and everything is accepted as long as an attempt was made!
Your first post should be accepting the invitation and making ones way to the Dream World. After everyone has signed up, I'll make another post dictating Ruby's contribution, welcoming everyone, and then everyone is free to roleplay and submit their art at their own leisure! This is meant to be a lighthearted and fun thread, so have fun! Post as much or as little as you desire!
The Imagination Banquet officially starts on November 8th! So if you want to respond to getting your invitation, post before then! But people will be free to show up at any time during the scenario.
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Post by Ruby on Nov 2, 2023 10:57:17 GMT 9
#s://i~imgur~com/QuIo3YX~png Ruby didn't need to be a psychologist with a PHD to see how troubled Articuno was. But she was, and as he held out an arm for her, she took it gladly, intending to keep him company for as long as he desired.
She listened calmly, politely as he explained. A delta. Describing the flow of time like a river made sense. That we all might influence it, but we'll never be able to truly predict what might happen until the time arrives.
He was so prepared for death, so prepared to make his sacrifice. It was genuinely heartbreaking, seeing the fog in his expression.
However, when he reached out to touch one of the walls, Ruby was in awe. Visions of entirely possible futures dashed before her eyes, ever changing. Never settling into one path. She witnessed the flash of lightning, the burning flames, and the frozen landscape. To think that these beings, these Legendary Pokémon were capable of such strength, and still failed against the corruption was almost mindboggling.
And yet, despite all that power, he was still an old man, ready to be free. A man who had thought he knew what was going to happen, so ready for his moment. Given all that had happened, she had almost expected him to be taking it worse. Most mortal men would have cracked under the inevitable jaws of fate. Perhaps he was simply hiding his emotions well, it was truly hard to gauge.
When he motioned to the other empty spaces, Ruby finally nodded her head. Gently squeezing his arm, she stood back a few steps before speaking. "I believe I understand. Every choice we make changes our trajectory, our path through life. Nobody knows where it takes us and nobody can ever truly know. So the only thing we can do, is our very best. Anything and Everything we do, matters to the world, just not how we ever might expect. To linger on the past, to presume we know what shall happen because of our actions, good or bad, is flawed. For we must always look to the future, knowing and expecting change."
She turns around, glancing at all the empty spaces with a soft sigh. "I promise you, I shall always do my best. For the realm of dreams to mean anything at all, we should make our dreams real too." Her broken crown floated around her head, the jewels glimmering in the light of the Delta wall. "I'll see it done, My King."
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Post by Ruby on Nov 2, 2023 9:59:14 GMT 9
The stars twinkled above in the night sky, endless like the grains of sand beneath her feet. It was quite simply awe-inspiring. And then her gaze would drift over to some of the apartment buildings blocking her view, and frown a bit.
It was so easy to forget that this was a place that humans had long since abandoned, or been forced to leave. She didn't quite know the plot of UNOVR, not super well anyways. But she did know that Mom had encouraged her to travel with her siblings, so that's what she did.
But standing here, in the vastness of the world, it was hard not to feel a bit overwhelmed. Dangers lurked around every corner, just waiting for someone to make some mistake. And yet, she couldn't help but want to explore.
But if she was going to explore, to scan the skyline and all of its stars the best she could, she'd need to climb to the top of the tallest apartment building nearby. Steeling her nerves, she carefully walked across the sand, moving right up to the closest building. It looked almost like the desert sands were so deep, they were standing at several floors higher, as the entrance was nowhere in sight. But some broken windows on a balcony just a foot above her stood out as a possible way inside.
Leaping upwards, Ruby gripped the edge of the concrete balcony, only for it to suddenly collapse under her weight.
"Ahh!" Ruby suddenly screamed out loudly, collapsing into a mess of rubble, dust, and sand. She coughed immediately, trying to wipe the sand from her eyes as she was now coated in it.
"Oh, great." She sighed, trying her best to brush it all off, but it was notably very fine dust. "This is the only pair of good clothes I brought with me! I should have asked Mom to get me a suitcase or something."
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Player Name: Dr. Ruby Walker Ph.D.
OOC Username: Magnere
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Post by Ruby on Aug 28, 2023 12:29:36 GMT 9
#s://i~imgur~com/QuIo3YX~png Queen Rubella had been laying about in the courtyard of the Dream Palace. It had been a nice, relaxing place to go when she went to sleep for the night.
Spending time amongst the statues, staring at the clouds overhead. Sometimes, she'd try and come up with shapes in the sky, only for the clouds to reform to her vision. It was still strange to get used to at times, but it was no doubt magical.
Right now, her Munna was resting right beneath her head as she laid atop the grass. Soft dream mist spilling everywhere. It seemed like the lazy Munna was able to just keep eating and eating in the world of dreams. How curious, and yet, she couldn't help but adore the little one. Murmur was a charm to be around, even if they were even lazier than her Komala.
"You know-" She hummed in thought, speaking up as her Munna hummed back in acknowledgement. "Sometimes, I forget I am here. It all feels so real. The Dream World, I mean." She had to clarify for herself, really. The Virtual World, UNOVR, felt so real, that sometimes it was easy to forget that as well.
A dream within a dream. How fitting.
"But, you're probably pretty happy, huh?" Murmur only snorted in response, and she just chuckled quietly and laid back down again. "I'll take that as a yes."
Just as she had glanced back up at the skies again, the clouds shaped like a Caterpie spinning webs with musical notes on them, she heard the sudden sound of someone else here.
How curious.
She'd slowly stand up to her feet, brushing her Kimono off and freeing all the grass from her. "Good evening," She'd suddenly speak up, still unsure who was there for just a brief moment until recogniton dawned on her expression. "Ahh, Duchess Sarah of Whitehouse, correct?" She giggled quietly at the full proper title, only to just continue on. "A pleasure. How might you be?"
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