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maskormenacelogs2017-10-13 12:01 am
quickfingers) wrote in maskormenacelogs2017-10-13 12:01 am
october: free for all | ❝ lurking in the shadows ❞
WHO: EVERYONE? Anyone. (And Peter.)
WHERE: X-Fam House, Nonah.
WHEN: Friday the 13th!
WHAT: Giant ass Halloween party. On Friday the 13th. YOU ARE ALL INVITED.
WARNINGS: tbd, probably some disaster.
NOTES: So this party's invites are pretty scattered so if you have CR with Peter, you can feel free to assume you've been invited (if he hasn't literally ic inboxed you) or found an invite/ heard about the party from anyone else and are still welcome to have fun! Feel free to plurk me (![[plurk.com profile]](https://plurk.com/favicon.ico)
valleyheart) if you have questions but aside from Peter's top level, it's free game to do what you want!
The Invitations
WHERE: X-Fam House, Nonah.
WHEN: Friday the 13th!
WHAT: Giant ass Halloween party. On Friday the 13th. YOU ARE ALL INVITED.
WARNINGS: tbd, probably some disaster.
NOTES: So this party's invites are pretty scattered so if you have CR with Peter, you can feel free to assume you've been invited (if he hasn't literally ic inboxed you) or found an invite/ heard about the party from anyone else and are still welcome to have fun! Feel free to plurk me (
The Invitations
[If you're a friend of Peter you might've been invited personally, but even so you might find one of these bad boys slipped your way, in your mail or taped to the inside of your next pizza order leading up to the 13th. On the back of the invitation is a hand scrawled address in Nonah, the home of Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr - if you're familiar, you're familiar. If not, doesn't matter, 'cause it's Peter's disastrous party about to go down and you're still welcome.]The House
[The party takes place at the "X-Fam" house in Nonah, which some of you may remember hosted a bbq not too long ago. Yeah, the place where Erik and Charles live - not that this party's sponsored by them in any shape, way or form. In fact it's more of a "while the cat's away, the mice will play" type scenario because asking permission to hold a killer party is not something Peter did.The Party
He was responsible enough however to use caution tape to cross off the doors of the bedrooms in the house, preserving the privacy of his housemates to a degree. The other rooms aren't off limits and neither is the backyard, all of which are decorated festively for the occasion. Cobwebs litter corners and hallways, weaving through the banister rails complete with fake spiders nestled in them. The curtains are somber, as a variety of stick on decals are covering windows and mirrors alike. Decorations sit on mantles and door frames, with each window sill featuring a lit candle or something equally spooky.
The backyard is lit by dim orange lights, featuring seating and open night air for those who wish to get out of a hot, loud house and admire the stars. Just mind the witch legs and don't litter cigarette butts everywhere, alright?
The door's open and a variety of tunes are playing, audible from the street.]
[So you were invited (or not,) and you found your way to the right house. The lights are dimmed and the music's loud, so come in and get a drink from the fridge or the creative yet nerdy 'keg'. Peter's no Martha Stewart nor is Wanda really in a mood to make a lot of cute treats so you'll have to put up with standard party fair: potato chips, pretzels, a huge stack of pizzas and a few large bowls of candy corn. That shit is everywhere, there's no escaping it. You need ice? Just don't choke on the critters.
Rooms not cordoned off are yours to wander and get wasted in, same with the stretch of grass in the back yard. Wander with your goblets of definitely spiked punch and a handful of candy corn. Because if you're not eating it then you suck.
At some point there will be a cake pulled out because Peter's drowning in sisters and Lorna's birthday is this month. Clearly the thing to do is to (monster) mash it in to the Halloween celebrations with a creepy cake. Say a spooky happy birthday to the girl with green hair when you get the chance.]
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[And drink Blue does what's in his glass, swirling and glancing at it a little before sipping again. He shrugs and nods at Maxie's assumption, even though he doesn't really seem like he wants to talk on it much more.] Pallet's alright. Quiet. Anyway, we run the Battle Tree facility in the Alola region now. You ever been there? They only just started up their Pokémon League, before that they had their own traditions.
[Change the subject, very sneaky, Blue.]
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maxie is appeased though, unaware just how much of a gremlin blue is. thankfully for blue maxie doesn't know that there's Red Romance Drama so the subject change just flies over his head. typical] No, I've been to Kanto and Johto, briefly, but never Alola. I've heard they have some extremely interesting variations of Pokemon breeds.
[yeahhhh nerd talk. he nods though.] Good, you seem like you need a grounding influence like that boy in your life. 'Pre-gaming,' honestly.
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[Anyway, the name of his home region makes his face light up, as does the nerdy Alolan Forme talk, so he wobbles a bit as he reaches to pull his Pokédex from his backpack and jab at it a little bit. He's remarkably skilled at paging through it in his state, and slides it towards Maxie to show off an Alolan Exeggutor.] Y'heard right! Lotsa them're Dark-types, for some reason... Rattata an' Meowth and Muk. Anyway, whatcha do in Kanto? Get your Feebas handed to ya? Hahaha.
[He pauses, maybe flushing a little at the last comment, but he's trying to ignore it, true as it was. The only grounding influence, really.] Sounds like you just don't like to have fun.
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[maxie looks unsure at this drunken shenanigans, until he GETS TO SEE ALOLAN EXEGGUTOR AND LOOKS LEGIT CHARMED] Incredible! What size- and dragon type? [he picks up the pokedex to read through the entry] Have you battled one? Seen one in person? What are they like in comparison to the form we're familiar with?
[feebas, have a Look.] Hilarious. No, I was... young and traveling. That's all. [awkward boy. and he huffs] I know how to not become a mess at least. Is the water helping?
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[Blue cracks a grin- genuine, at Maxie's excitement over his Pokédex. And he maybe even straightens up against the counter a little more to talk about it- hey, he didn't travel around gathering this data for nothing.] I caught one. [He corrects smugly, giving a wave of his hand.] I'm an Exeggutor trainer already, so I basically had to. And I figure gramps would want me to bring one back to study.
Yeah, Dragon. Alolan folks say it's because of the strong sun that they outgrew Psychic powers to protect themselves and became more energetic. I guess it makes sense, they're native there. Mmm... [He looks thoughtful, picturing the towering neck of an Alolan Exeggutor.] ...They're taller than a Gyarados, for sure. With tails similar to a Girafirig, an additional head. They're pretty peaceful, though, for Dragon-types.
[Blue side-eyes him a little, still nursing his-- oh, right.] --Uh, yeah. It's great. [He mumbles quickly, and not-at-all suspiciously downs the rest of it with a coughing sputter.] Uh, you battle our Gyms?
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[and he looks up, impressed despite himself] Did it come with you? I imagine not, what a shame, I would love to see one in person. And battle one! What an interesting mashup of types.
How interesting, I hope there are studies about this. [he nods] It's hard to imagine any Exeggutor being violent by nature, though I've only seen a few. They seem a very peaceful bunch, all in all.
Good, keep drinking. You'll get a hangover if you don't stay hydrated. [yeah. blue. and he glances away] No, I wasn't there as a trainer so much as an explorer, or scholar. I did get my Koffing in Kanto.
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Nah, not the Alolan one. They're not much more aggressive than normal Exeggutor, but they can be fiercer battlers. But my Exeggutor- he's been with me since I was still battling gyms in Kanto, as an Exeggcute. He grows berries in my yard, you should come by and visit sometime. Get some berries for your Pokémon.
As for the battle applications... [Blue takes on a sly look, but there's a glint to his eye, real excitement- this was what he really loved.] You familiar with the move Trick Room? Exeggutor makes great use of that move, but it's even better for an Alolan one.
[Blue's mouth twists a little, then he leans over to the sink and pours some more water. Yup. Definitely still water going down.] Hah? When'd you become a trainer? [He frowns suddenly, eyes turning down.] ...Pokémon Mansion, right? On Cinnabar.
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Ah, I would love to see one battle... perhaps one day. [and he gives blue a sort of surprised look.] You are, dare I say, being somewhat pleasant company? Interesting, it seems talking about pokemon variations is the key to making you bearable company.
[maxie. you were doing so well.] Yes, how does the Alolan version differ? Is the moveset in general much different?
[thank god for all that water!! maxie kind of needs a drink talking about that] When I was young, I was... dissatisfied with many things and seeking others. [like Groudon and Bad Decisions.] Perhaps. You've been there often, I imagine.
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Actually the moves it learns are surprisingly similar, although there is a move that only Alolan Exeggutor seem to be able to use, a Dragon-type attack called Dragon Hammer that makes use of their long necks. I might have some footage somewhere-- [Blue begins, but then Maxie ruins it and his expression sours. Turning to frown at him, he snorts.]
[Okay, fine.] Yeah, I used to train there a lot, until the eruption. Now no one goes, because it's gone. [He shrugs] Wiped out, along with the rest of the island. [And all the homes, the businesses, and the Pokémon on it that couldn't escape, he doesn't say. Some people, probably, too.]
This was years ago, though. Maybe just a year or so after I became [and unbecame] Champ.
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which. after a long, tense moment he begins to piece together a possibility that makes him go pale.] An eruption? It-
[the timeframe was right. the timeframe was too right. he swallows.] Did... Team Magma succeed in your universe rather than Team Aqua?
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[Did he know what he was doing? Of course he knew.] Oh, you losers? I guess you might have, who knows? I don't pay attention to the drama in loser regions. All I know is they say some idiots woke up a super ancient Pokémon that shook the earth, and the quakes from that disturbed all kinds of natural phenomena in other regions.
--Oh, I guess that'd include Cinnabar volcano, huh?
[He cocks his head, as if suddenly noticing Maxie go pale, and pushes his glass over.] Heh, you look like you could use this.
[That ain't water.]
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he takes a seat on one of the barstools, trying to wrestle with this. this wasn't even the only thing that happened, all kinds of natural phenomena, that's what he said. groudon shook the earth. did kyogre?
he numbly takes the drink but doesn't drink it yet, if he wasn't having a CRISIS BLUE he'd probably think it was weird he was being offered fucking WATER and definitely not vodka.]
Did anyone- [god] Were there casualties? Deaths?
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[But the Pokémon, all the wild Pokémon on the island's grasses, in the abandoned Mansion, in the lab... Anything that couldn't Fly or swim away.]
[Well.]
It's an island. [He replies, and looks at Maxie with a glare that's a little more damning than he really means for it to be, but he can't quite hold back the sudden surge of emotion at the memories of the horrible things he saw the first time he went back to the island in the aftermath of the volcano.]
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maxie wants to say something but he feels like his throat is closing up, air coming a little short in a way that makes him focus on his breathing. of course there was death, how could there not be? of course it wasn't stopped in time. stopping in time would have been realizing was was painfully obvious from the start.
he places the glass down, hand shaking too badly to hold it.] I'm sorry.
[of course there's no way that would ever, every be enough but what else could he do? coming to this party was a mistake. coming to this place probably was a mistake. ]
I understand if you... would prefer I not be in your presence. Just say the word.
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[Blue feels a bit sorry for saying it like that, but he just scoffs and looks down again towards the sink. Better him than old man Blaine, who saw it all and lost everything.]
[He shrugs loosely. He wasn't the kind of guy that held grudges, or took deep offense even to something like this, really. And it was obvious that whatever Archie and Maxie had done, over there in Hoenn, they regretted it.]
What're you talking about? If I didn't wanna talk t'you I wouldn't be here. [He shoots him a shitty grin, finally, head spinning, and lays it on the counter again.]
[Maybe he should drink some water. Hn. He grabs the glass back, dumps it, then pours a new one of actual water.] They rebuilt the Center afterwards, but that's about it. I used to go there when I wanted to train alone. [And think, about lots of things.]
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Have you mentioned this to Archie? [boy. he hopes not.] I know you have no reason to do me any favors but I must ask you not mention this to him. Please.
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[He sideglances him for a moment, then shrugs.] Sure, whatever.
[He pauses thoughtfully, then looks over again.] 'f you don't say nothin' to Red.
[Not the only one with guilt to hide here, Maxie.]
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Very well, I don't know exactly why you want that but I won't say anything to Red of this conversation.
[he was getting the feeling blue and red had Complicated Feelings. good thing he was too busy being emotionally destroyed by a gremlin to dwell on that.]
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[--also because he never wanted Red to have to deal with it. He shouldn't have to. It was, of course, all Blue's fault, and they were supposed to be past it, past Blue doing things to hurt him. But he was always making trouble for Red anyway.] Thanks. [He mumbles reluctantly into his water.] Well, I guess I'm gonna go find Arcanine, chill around some more. I probably won't drink much more. [Much. Maybe. This might be a lie.]
Smell ya later, geezer.
[And as Blue wanders off with his water, there's?? Music?? Playing???]