PMDU: Team Psychic Thunder (Official Writing App)

EXPLORERS GUILD: Team Psychic Thunder
Date Joined: 09/20/13
Current Funds: 9 St

Merits: 3
Strikes: 0

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Lucas
Species: Kirlia
Nature: Gentle
-Characteristic: Thoroughly Cunning
Gender: Male            Age: 18
Ability: Trace

Strength: 2                 Agility: 4
Intelligence: 3+2        Charisma: 1

Total Points Left: 0/10
Type Bonus: Psychic -> Intelligence

Psychic
Teleport
Hypnosis
Fire Punch

Inventory:

-Elegant Gardevoir Gloves
----Description: A pair of long, fingerless pale green gloves with a pink swirl decorated towards the upper part of the sleeves.

-Two-By-Four
----Description: It’s a plank of wood. This one felt more dependable than the others, so Luke let you keep it.

-Apricorn Necklace
----Description: A bead necklace made from apricorn husks. The seeds inside make a soft rattling sound when shaken, but it’s also just a little eerie.

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Sparkz
Species: Joltik
Nature: Hardy
Characteristic: Proud of its Power
Gender: Male             Age: 17
Ability: Unnerve

Strength: 2                 Agility: 2+2
Intelligence: 3            Charisma: 3

Total Points Left: 0/10
Type Bonus: Bug/Electric -> Agility

Bug Bite
Electro Web
Snore
Bounce

Inventory:

-Bottle of Fresh Water
----Description: Fresh, mineral-rich water from beneath Andalusst city. Drinking it makes you feel cool and refreshed.

-Accesory Customization Voucher
----Description: A voucher for one free accessory customization at Wear and Flair Accessories.

-Rookie Explorer Voucher
----Description: A voucher for one free standard explorer's accessory: Template Gloves, Template Vest, Template Broad Brim Hat, or Template Armband.

========== WRITTEN TEST ==========


A single streak of blue sky between the dense clouds above Andalusst City marks the start of an unpredictable morning, and it seems like rain or shine could develop at a whim. The assorted traders and pedestrians mulling about seem to be a little wary, trying to park their stalls and carts in shaded areas or making efforts to keep their dry produce hidden away for now.

While the Explorers Guild Hall isn't exactly the most eye-catching building, it still has a somewhat homely feel to it, even though Lucas and Sparkz had only just finished registering. The Explorers seem to have a certain unmistakable aura to them, though one in particular happens to meet their gaze.

The Servine leaning against a nearby wall inclines her narrow snout toward them and gives a little nod, her bright eyes briefly visible under the shadow of her hat.

"Hey... New, are you?" She speaks with a hint of caution, but her tone is otherwise welcoming. "Hmm, stupid question. 'Course you are, I saw you sign in. Admittedly I'm not great with this meet and greet stuff, so how about exchanging names to start things off? You first."

”O-oh, um...” Lucas, a Kirlia, stammered, “M-my name is Lucas, and the Joltik here is m-my friend, Sparkz.”

Upon receiving this response, she relaxes a little, folding her small arms across her chest. "Ahh, that's great. Yeah, when you said your name just then, it had that... that "zing". It means you're serious about this, yeah? As for me, my name's Teresa. I'm what you'd call a Guild Assistant, which makes me your Serperior."

”O-oh! Um, right...E-e-er I mean, yes ma’am.” Lucas nodded, giving her quick salute, not quite sure if that’s how members of the guild were to great their superiors.

She stares at you with a blank face for a moment, then giggles quietly. "You know, you don't have to be so polite. I don't really care about rank and file, but I do care about honesty. If I tell a joke and it sucks, feel free to roll your eyes."

The kirlia slowly brought his hand back down as she spoke, nodding his head at her request. “Y-yes ma’am... E-er, Teresa.”

She extends one of her thin, green vines and nods, expecting a handshake even though she keeps her arms folded. "So what brings you here, anyway? You from out of town, or...?"

Lucas hesitated a moment before shaking his hand with her vine politely, ”U-uh, no. Actually.” He replied.

“We’re wandered into Andulusst because of the fog, but it’s a nice place here!” Sparkz added.

Satisfied with your answer, Teresa nods and withdraws her vine. "Cool, cool... Well, whatever the case, you've got a name in mind for your group, right? I didn't get a chance to check your papers, but I do want to get more familiar with our rookie members when I have the time. I'm kinda new to this whole assistant thing, honestly."

”O-oh yes. W-we’ve decided to name our Team Psychic Thunder.” Lucas replied.

A smile creeps over her narrow features when she hears the given name of their team, though it's ambiguous as to whether she found it inspiring or amusing for other reasons. "There's that "zing" again. Feels good to know we've got Pokémon like you joining our Guild. I guess Cassidy wasn't exaggerating when he said the standouts just keep pouring in. Just don't get cocky - confidence is good, but overconfidence in a dungeon is a quick way to get yourself in trouble, along with everyone else in your party." She taps the side of her snout, then clicks her tiny fingers as another question enters her mind. "Oh right, this is very important - why did you want to become an Explorer, hm? Just curious..."

The kirlia paused for a moment as he formulated how to reply. “Mmh... Well... I-I guess it’s just how we were raised.. M-my mother always told me to be kind to others.. T-treat them how you want to be treated... A-and she also used to always talk about h-how my dad was so brave. and noble... S-so I want to grow up to be like him s-since he would more than likely risk his life to save others..”

The joltic on his head, nodded his agreement. “Yeah! And my parents always told me it was important to help others out when their in trouble. That’s how I found Lucas~! So since we get along well, we decided to team up. And after wandering into Andalust, we decided that we wanted to help!”

She listens patiently to the explanation, but as soon as they were done with their tales, she immediately begins speaking again, her words leaving her mouth more rapidly and urgently than before. "...Because ultimately, the people come first, yeah? There's lots of food in the dungeons, and materials for clothing and medicine! When we go out and find that stuff, it means everyone here gets to have dinner. I mean, you know that, obviously, but just don't forget!"

Teresa sways her leaf-adorned tail from side to side and taps her foot, momentarily distracted by her own thoughts, a wanting grin plastered across her face. When she snaps back to reality, she lifts her snout into the air and clears her throat. "N-not to sound standoffish, but what exactly do you do, anyway? What skills or talents do you have to offer the Guild? Everyone's good at something, I think."

”Well, I-I do have high skills of intelligence, I’m physically fit, a-and have a strong bond with my psychic abilities.”

”Yep~! And I have awesome speed, great endurance, and I’m TOTALLY sparked up for action!”

Even before he’s finished properly answering, Teresa clicks her fingers and purses her lips, as if hearing that mythical zing yet again. "I can just feel it, you do what you do and do it with everything you've got. 'Cause in this guild, when a giver gives, then the giver gets... gotten... gets give-- eh, well you get what you give, or something. Whatever, it's written down on that big plaque in the hall. Just do your best and come see me if you need any help."

”A-alright then. T-thank you very much Teresa” Lucas replied gratefully.

Sounding much more cheerful than when she'd first approached, she gives you a little wave and turns to immediately engage another group of recruits nearby, no doubt asking them similar questions. The life of a Guild Assistant must be a busy one.