[CLOSED] The Happening [Starview Trails]

[Caramell 🍬]

Quiet minds holstered careful, calculating souls. Sharp orange hues studied the long network of fence that wrapped around the observatory with a delightful glint. Many places like this barely kept up with their security systems, causing the manual breakdown and expense of repairing something that could be put off for another day. All it took for the elderly gent to find their way onto the grounds through unconventional means was finding a small section of fence-work whose integrity left something to be desired. Poles slightly warped and wiring that seemed a little too loose for comfort. Wasn’t there a notice somewhere that the new owner was working on it?

And they needed help desperately so? A glint shone in the elderly gent’s eye. They tugged at their tie to ensure that it was in its proper place, pulling at the cuffs of their buttoned up shirt to make sure they rested properly on their wrists, and straightened the tailored jacket that rested over the shirt carefully so. Winter was upon them, making the outfit something more fitting for the season, though Caribes would have easily donned it regardless of the weather. Summer would have just made the getup rather…annoying…to say the least. “Now, my pets.” A wink and a smile as they unleashed their Pokemon to travel alongside themselves. “Let’s see what we can find out about this place shall well?”

Following the trail along the outskirts of the observatory was an easily done task. What they waited for with their carefully planned attire and leisurely stroll was for a compatriot of the observatory to make themselves known. If they didn’t that would be more suitable for Caribes. They could continue their observance in peace, noting possible weaknesses and perfect striking points along their trek. Should someone with a bleeding heart and a kind word find themselves approaching gramps with a conversation that they felt needed to be had, then Caribes would easily offer their services for the dilapidated building. How else could they know the full ins and outs of the structure, and if there was anything worth slipping away with in peace, if they remained aloof and to themselves?

“Kayako.” A knowing glance towards their ‘most cherished’ Pokemon. Quite a joke amongst themselves, considering the utter disappointment she was in virtually every other way of life. Maybe this would be part of her redemption arc so that Caribes would stop fantasizing about a plant-based soup Kayako would get to help make extra personally. “Why don’t you go play in the fields around here? Let me know if you find anything or run into anything, ok?” Emphasis added onto the extra words that Caribes spoke with a quick nod. Kayako’s head slunk down so low you might have thought her to fall out on the ground itself and stop levitating altogether. She understood, with a loud gulp that scared her as she floated away and off through the fields nearest her trainer.

“I…” She hummed quietly to herself, trying to think of what she wanted to say. Was she upset that they released her into the fields alone? Did she think it wise to flee through the tall grasses into the distance, never looking back to see if her trainer might have noticed her absence? Had she fully committed to her role as a villain made that way not by choice but by her very need to survive? “It’s peaceful.” She tilted her head up towards the heavens above and gazed longingly at the moon and stars that twinkle in the night sky. Maybe she could just exist for a moment, ‘playing’ less than ideally by her trainer’s desires and more by her own.

OOC: Hey ho it's time for crime you know! I'm going to lock Annabelle and Babadook out of this thread for the time being, as they're the best candidates for my Quest thread Caribes is in. Idk who I'll use and lock in this thread until the Quest is over [at least idk yet].

^{Words: 621 | Caribes - Babadook - Kayako - Scissorhands - Chuckie - Orla - Annabelle}

[necroix]

There is no guard on duty, no soul that bothers with a stranger coming onto the grounds. No one to cry for security, and no one that cared to stop newcomers to the run-down observatory. Perhaps once upon a time no one would have cared at all and fences would have been left to rot for all time. The place had only recently been bought after all, and children had often climbed the fences and made a mess of places such as these. Yet time and care had been put into it, though not much, an effort had been done all the same. The trails that had been carved around the property had been done meticulously so, though there were notes that everything was not completed. The various signs told the tale that things were still being put together.

The sound of the figure moving through the property was only matched by the various sounds of the Pokemon that made the trails their own. If the not-so-good doer was looking for an easy steal they would not find too many things worth taking, unless they liked newly planted flowers that trailed the grounds. There were a few nice benches along the path, but only to find that they were bolted down, and had been for a while, most likely before the place had been purchased. Upon letting the Pokemon out the welcoming of the observatory greets them as the ends of the day finally turn to night.

The fields that open up to Kayako are some of the most beloved by both Pokemon and humans. The open sky above is the best place to view the clear stars above. So many constellations and far too many to count that it might take all night if one tries. Peaceful. A place where anyone and anything was welcome no matter who or what they were. The sounds of the evening buzz around but the sound of a lone owl was a bit more voiceful than the others. Perhaps it was one of the only things that had noticed the arrival of the new company.

A Wild Noctowl [LV. 20] has noticed you!

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F2_6vPqWp_1-42 (sparkles)
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ooc: feel free to use a different pokemon, but based the level off of Kayako since that was the one mentioned

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[Caramell 🍬]

The stars were a gorgeous sight. If you were to try to connect the dots between some of the stars, the different constellations would peer out from the night sky like creatures sleeping in the dark purplish-blue sea. One was shaped like a ladle, with its handle curling slightly and with a bit of effort, Kayako could squint and make out a small Teddiursa cub crawling playfully across the sky. Nearby or so it felt, a larger bear lurked through the night sky, on the prowl for would-be opponents that the giant Ursaring could rip to shreds.

Kayako was lost to the world of stars, allowing herself to be small and insignificant in the moment. It relaxed her aching soul. Maybe the things that felt huge were really unimportant in the grand scheme of things? She was trapped under the rule of an old tyrant, though did that mean that everything was as horrible as it seemed? Just for her – in her own little bubble – though it seemed to mean nothing when you compared the infinite space of the universe itself. “I wonder if there are Pokemon on other planets staring back at us as though we’re nothing but another star.” She hummed softly to herself.

Another – an avian – swooped down from the heavens above, landing like a thief in the night. With it came the telltale hooting that seemed obvious to those who knew about the species. Kayako froze, eyes widened as fear seemed to dance through them. Was that Caribes lurking, with some strange new call in an effort to catch her off-guard? Her eyes caught the image of the large owl, it’s long brown wings nearly disappearing into the murky shadows of the night. “Oh, hello there!” She reached out with two long vines in a greeting. If allowed, Kayako would attempt to bind Noctowl’s wings as though to give them a shake. She would then seemingly glow as her body stretched a bit in hopeful growth of a new friend.

OOC: Oh shoot. Let's give her a shot! Kayako is sent out. Using running shoes if you'll allow to use Bind THEN Growth. ^^ Please RNG be kind.
Also Necroix, are Noctowl part of the encounters? I only saw Hoothoot [unless I overlooked it] and even though it would be high enough to be evolved, if it's not a known encounter we shouldn't be offering evolved forms of our current encounters. It is probably an easy add on or fix if you wanted that to be a thing, too, for suggestions though.

^{Words: 336 | Caribes - Babadook - Kayako - Scissorhands - Chuckie - Orla - Annabelle}

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UPDATE! Closing this thread at least while you're busy. <3 I'll be happy to come back when you're less busy if you want.