1st Grail: [Action for Goldenrod]

[dressofheaven]

[There is a young girl in Team attire wandering the halls.

Ilya was getting bored sitting and waiting for someone to come get her, and she doesn't yet understand how to use the gear, so instead she's decided to poke her head out and find out about this place firsthand. She doesn't seem to have any real idea where she's going, or what most of the things she's surrounded by are, so she could probably be found anywhere, and she's distracted enough that other team members will probably notice her before she notices them.

That, however, is not true of the Duskull that just popped out in front of her, right in the face of anyone looking at her. Red eyes staring at them, it lets out a spooky wail.

She turns to follow the sound and beams, uncaring of how discomfited the other member may or may not be.]

Good work, Orpheus, you found someone!

[Late in the afternoon in Goldenrod city, there is the sound of something pounding on the pavement.

Is it a swarm of pokemon in the city? A new rocket plot? Another angry legendary?

Nope, it's just a young girl-]

Faster, Berserker, Faster!

[Riding through town on the back of her Rhyhorn.

People dive out of the way of the galloping rock-type, but Ilya doesn't seem to care in the slightest. She throws back her head and laughs gleefully, not even paying attention to anything but the rush of her ride.

... Someone might want to try and stop her before she smashes something.]

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[Action]

[rocketralph]

<sub>[Ralph had been stomping along the hallway with his hat crumpled up in his hand and muttering to himself when he came upon an unusual sight.

It looked like a kid.

Kids didn't belong in Bad Guy Camp... He wasn't allowed to puzzle over that for very long because SUDDEN SHRIEKING DISEMBODIED SKULL IN HIS FACE!]</sub>

GYyyeeahh!

[Action]

[dressofheaven]

[Ilya giggles at his reaction.]

Orpheus is pretty startling, isn't he?

[She reaches out a hand and pats the ghost gently on the head, then turns back to Ralph. Man, this guy's about as big as her servant Berserker back home. She could probably fit on one of his shoulders.

Taking the sides of her uniform skirt in hand, she gives him a little curtsy.]

Hello, my name is Ilyasviel von Einzbern. But you can call me Ilya.

[Action]

[rocketralph]

Yeah. Yeah, you could say that.

_{[He gives the Duskull a look before putting his cap on and tugging the brim down. She went through the trouble of curtsying. The least he could do was tip his hat.]}

Ralph. Listen, do you know the way outta here? I'm not supposed to be here.

[Action]

[foxfiring]

[Ahri is also wandering around Rocket HQ. She'd already finished basic training, so she had plenty of free time for the most part. Passing out flyers for the Game Corner also didn't take long, especially when she could just slip them into people's bags when they weren't looking.

As she rounded the corner she spotted the younger girl. And when the Duskull pops out, really doesn't seem to flinch or anything. She'd seen worse after all. Although, her own Misdreavus is hovering over her shoulder.]

Well, aren't you adorable?

[Action]

[dressofheaven]

Are you talking about Orpheus, or me?

[Ilya giggles, not really caring about the answer, and curtsies to Ahri.]

Hello, my name is Ilyasviel von Einzbern. It's nice to meet you.

[Action]

[foxfiring]

You, of course.

[Yeah, floating skull thing is kind of creepy. Doesn't hold a candle to Nocturne though. That thing gave her the chills.]

I'm Ahri. It's a pleasure. I take it you're new here?

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[saxsongs]

[Well that was... startling. Good thing Ren isn't really afraid of ghosts, even if he looks quite confused at that. Especially seeing a small girl like that in the base.]

Ah... hello.

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[dressofheaven]

Hello.

[The girl takes her team skirt in each hand and gives Ren a little curtsy.]

I am Ilyasviel von Einzbern. It's nice to meet you.

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[saxsongs]

[Ren shakes the last bits of confusion out and returns the curtsy with a polite, small bow.]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss von Einzbern. I'm Ren Jinguji.

[action] and now for something completely different

[enjoymyatelier]

[...by an extremely rare stroke of luck, Kayneth managed not to get smashed, though it was extremely close even given that he heard the Pokemon coming and managed to step out of the way in time...

WELL HE'LL GIVE WHOEVER THAT WAS A PIECE OF HIS MIND!!!]

What are you-

[...something about that girl looks familiar... did she even hear him, though]

[action]

[dressofheaven]

[Not a single word, Kayneth!

Unfortunately for Ilya's joyride, she's taken a turn down a dead end. Pouting, she slumps a bit in disappointment as her Rhyhorn skids to a stop and starts to turn around.]

Alright, Berserker, let's get back out there and start again...

[action]

[enjoymyatelier]

[...well, that gives him an opportunity to confirm some things, if nothing else...

...

yeah that does look a hell of a lot like the Einzbern Homunculus he had been tracking down before coming here, but she's obviously different

hmmm

well he should at least prepare to fight this kid, his Reuniclus is the best he has defensively right now so he'll ready that one's Pokeball before making his presence known and actually saying something...]

I believe I started to ask you a question...?

[action]

[brokenmemories]

[Misaki happened to be walking through the city from the Department Store, seemingly pleased with the new materials she just bought. She was expecting to head over to one of the cafes nearby when she heard said pounding coming by. Obviously, she was startled by the sudden noise when she accidentally dropped her newly bought stuff.]

What the... [Out of instinct, she reached for her Feraligatr's ball, intending to use him to stop whatever was coming.]

[She looked in the direction of the noise and saw a girl and her Rhyhorn running nearby. Obviously this was a surprising sight for the girl. So surprising, she sent out her Feraligatr without hesitation. As soon as he was sent out, Wani just went ahead and chased after the running Rhyhorn.]

Crap. [Cue Misaki hurriedly picking up her dropped items and running after her pokemon.]

[action]

[dressofheaven]

[She doesn't notice the other girl, but that sudden Feraligatr is a bit more apparent. Ilya glances behind her to see the pursuing blue gator, and grins widely before turning back to her own pokemon.]

He won't catch us! Speed up, Berserker!

[And with a roar, the Rhyhorn does just that, stretching its legs and lunging forward faster than ever.]

[action]

[brokenmemories]

[The Rhyhorn's increased speed was only but a taunting challenge for this overgrown blue alligator-crocodile thing, something he is amused about. Using Agility, his hind legs started kicking harder at the ground to increase his speed even further. When he feels he was close enough, he shoots a water gun at the Rhyhorn in an attempt to slow him down a bit, being careful not to hit the girl.]

[Misaki, on the other hand, was trying to catch up to the commotion, regretting not bringing her Rapidash along.]

[ex_cashcow493]

[ Something to stop a Rhyhorn? Saber's got plenty of those. Specifically a Druddigon and a Dragonite both appear right in the Rhyhorn's path. Between them a couple yards back is a knight with a giant fur and velvet cloak wrapped up around her, but she's nowhere close for a decent conversation. ]

[dressofheaven]

[Ilya stares, stunned, at the two looming dragons that just showed up in front of her. Now, she's hardly stupid, and she knows full well that Berserker can't possibly just run over those two, so there's only one thing to do, much as she doesn't like it.]

Slow down, Berserker! Stop!

[The Rhyhorn roars irritably, but obeys its diminutive trainer and comes to a stop right in front of the two, standing there and growling under its breath. Ilya, now quite put out by this person who decided to stop her fun, glares at them.]

Who are you? Why are you getting in my way?

[ex_cashcow493]

My name is Saber.

[ Closing the distance as quick as her short legs will take her, she'll stand between the two behemoth Pokemon (but to be fair, everything looks huge when standing next to Saber) with a serious look on her face. ]

When did you return to Johto, Ilyasviel?

[action]

[explosivecombat]

[Kimblee has only just returned to Goldenrod City, after spending an extended period up north; he hasn't even gotten to the base yet before there's a commotion.

Some things never change, it seems; honestly, it seems that not a week goes by in this city without something terrorizing it.

However, this actually seems to be a rather...localized bit of chaos, most likely caused by something large and utterly out of someone's control; it's something Kimblee normally wouldn't get involved in, as these sorts of things really aren't any of his business and he tends to find them a good lesson for whomever the errant trainer is besides, but once he actually gets a good look at the creature streaking through the streets...

Well. That girl's presence does change things a bit, doesn't it.

Of course, being close enough to see such things does imply a certain risk of getting hit, and he's quick to throw out Carlisle; if that isn't enough to stop the girl (as some people are quite lacking in both sanity or common sense around here...look, he wouldn't be surprised), at the very least the Mamoswine knows well enough to use Protect as a barrier.

He's definitely more amused than annoyed at this, however; he can't say he disapproves entirely.]

[action]

[dressofheaven]

[Ilya doesn't even notice Kimblee is there, which may not be surprising given how much fun she's having rampaging through the streets. There's absolutely nothing that's going to distract her from her joyride-

Until that Mamoswine pops up in front of her. Her jaw kind of falls open as soon as she sees it and she holds out a hand.]

Berserker, stop! [With a growl, the Rhyhorn obeys, pounding a few last steps before coming to a stop right in front of the Mamoswine. Ilya stares at the enormous beast for a few moments.]

... What kind of Pokemon is that?

[action]

[explosivecombat]

[Berserker...admittedly, while Kimblee doesn't understand the reference, he can't help but feel the name is apt in some way, goodness lord.]

It's the one I've been training longest, over the course of my time here. Mamoswine; Ice and Ground. Rather powerful creatures, actually.

[He tips his head toward that Rhydon there.]

You certainly seem to be enjoying yours.

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[autocratic]

[ Down the line of Illya's path is one Saber garbed in royal red and gold threads who doesn't seem all that alarmed of the noise that is coming closer to her. She lets out an almost bored sigh before a vaguely amused smirk appears on her lips. The Metagross and Scizor that are accompanying her for her stroll perk their heads up at that. ]

Machina. Gladius. I believe you know what to do.

[ Machina the Metagross lets out a noise and places itself firmly in front of Saber. When the Rhyhorn closes in, Machina places a Protect on itself, mashing its steel face with the Rhyhorn's rock hard horn and effectively stopping the beast in its path by digging its claws into the ground. The Scizor leaps forward in a fighting stance, but doesn't actually let loose anything just yet. Saber moves around to address the rider. ]

I, myself, adore the thrills and excitement one gains by joyriding, but it is children who run on reckless abandon that I must reprimand. Do you not see well beyond the crown of your Rhyhorn, child?

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[dressofheaven]

[The Rhyhorn roars out more in frustration and annoyance than anything when it crashes into Machina's Protect, but despite giving it a glare that should be all rights slay the Metagross where it stands, it doesn't attack. Ilya glares down at Machina as well, turns her furious gaze to Saber...

And her jaw drops. She doesn't even respond to Saber's question, because the first thing that comes out of her mouth is-]

Two Sabers?

[faketime]

[Dimitri should be used to unruly ghost types popping out of nowhere, what with his own starter being a Shuppet, but even Tabitha doesn't try to spook him quite like this.

His eyes widen and small gasp escapes his throat. He raises a hand to his chest as he backs up a bit in attempt to put some space between himself and the Pokemon. That's when he notices the little girl following it. Strange, he's never seen a child wandering through the base. Perhaps she's a child of one of the members? Or perhaps the organization has sunken low enough to recruit children. He wouldn't be surprised either way.]

Ah...this one is yours, I take it?

[dressofheaven]

That's right.

[If she even notices Dimitri's dicomfited state, she doesn't call attention to it. She just gives him a cheerful smile as she pats the floating skull-faced phantasm on the head gently.]

I told Orpheus to help me find someone who could explain what was going on. Can you do that, sir?