#dreameater2023

[aetherceuse]

@prestochange

Lusamine was famously known for allowing her subordinates and branch manager to handle international affairs. Public appearances were always brief; she preferred meetings to be conducted within the confines of the Aether Paradise. Alas, in a case like this, Lusamine realized that the seriousness of her proposal would have a larger impact if she approached her fellow corporate head instead. After all, Sabrina had attempted to conduct conversation with the Aether President months ago. That had resulted in radio silence from Lusamine— it would be rude to expect Sabrina to travel all the way to Alola at this point.

She does not arrive to the Saffron Gym on her own; two of her associates accompany her, sporting white face masks.

With hands folded behind her back politely, Lusamine observes her surroundings, before letting herself in, aware that her presence was already noted before she’d even touched down on the helipad nearby.

“I came as quickly as I could. Unfortunately, I do not sport the capability to teleport. It leaves me quite queasy,” Lusamine speaks plainly.

“I will keep this conversation to the point. I cannot promise that it will be brief.”

One hand is lifted, gesturing for the associate to her left to step forward. The young man holds out a steel briefcase, and hands it to Lusamine, who takes it with both hands.

“We at the Aether Foundation have vested interest in locating, and putting a stop to, this anomaly that you have been combating. If you would lead us somewhere that we could take a seat, I would be appreciative.”

[mxstball]

@fantasyconcrete wanted a dreameater2023 starter

Leaf was not at the professor's lab in Pallet Town nor any of her typical spots. Instead, she was in the wilderness, a fair distance from any major route in Kanto. She was sitting in one of her hidden campfires with Mewtwo and Eevee. They were soy pastries that Rayquaza had cooked for them the day before she

There were deep things on each of their mind. The threat at home was enough for this to be their last trip in the wilderness for a while, but the threat from Ultra Space was what was clouding her mind as well. She couldn't tell anyone about it yet, but--

Rustle-rustle

Sh--she heard something rustling from the trees-- Leaf nearly jumped, instead got up and slowly walked over to Mewtwo. Please don't be that monster. Please let it be just some random Rattata or something -- even an Ursaring will do. "H--hello?"

Rustle rustle.

"Wh--who's there?" Leaf was shaking all over as Mewtwo prepared for battle. Eevee jumped on her shoulder. "I--it's not n--n--nice to sneak up on a girl, y--y'know--"

[prestochange]

Black Fog Masterpost

@dreameat <- Black Fog blog

About the Black Fog

Black Fog Statblock (5e)

Symbols in Saffron

Black Fog First Attack Report

Black Fog Second Attack Report

Sabrina's Announcement

[heroftruth]

I guess between black fog and @mirroredranger 's ultraspace Hilda is just HAVING A TIME. Unova in danger by extension and then stuck in ultraspace separated from zekrom its fine

[draconscious]

@cursedmystic (continued from here--feel free to continue from @doubleslapped if you want!!)

As expected, Matsuba's reply appears first--concise, neutral, and informative--but Clair doesn't bother replying just yet, clutching her Pokegear just a little tighter as she prepares for a second, much heftier response. (Whitney is typing...)

And the Goldenrod Gym Leader delivers, sending over a series of rapid-fire texts (along with an image file that nearly crashes Clair's outdated, well-used model.) Pinching the bridge of her nose in exasperation, Clair can't help but snort at the attached Gem-Trainer selfie. Despite her prickly temperament and preference for solitude, she can never really stay mad at Whitney: her peppy Johto League foil, and a much-needed ray of sunshine in moments like these. (Though she would have great difficulty admitting it, the tamer is secretly looking forward to seeing her again--it's been a while.)

[Clair, to group]: thanks. please keep me in the loop n stya safe. and its just a tweak ankle, no big deal

Clair shifts her seat on the Blackthorn lake's bank with a grimace, her sprain throbbing as she thumbs over to a new chain. She glances behind her, making sure that a teleportation-sized clearing is available. Just in case.

[to: Whitney]: u seriously dont have to worry or visit, i know u have alot to do. esp now.,

[to: Whitney]: i promise im fine......

[greenxprof]

( from here, @prestochange )

Encouraging news absolutely. However, Green has a feeling that, if switched roles, his other self would have gone regardless. And so he will.

"I will be cautious. I certainly do not want to just increase the number of casualties." Heavy breath. "I'd be very grateful if you came with me. Though... Can we keep this a secret from Red?"

Most specifically the one from his own verse, but maybe any of them shouldn't get wind of this.

[specialagent836]

Looker rubs his face with a hand as he pours coffee into a thermos. Nightmares were more frequent recently and that last one was concerning to say the least. More concerning was the following text from Sabrina. That was clearly not a dream. More a warning. The dream eater had escaped and would be causing much the same problems as the first time he got involved. He grabs a second thermos and fills it as well. He was going to need it. Saffron was just the next city over so it wasn't for the trip but for his inevitable stay. With his favorite coat donned it was time.

[mirroredranger]

Continued from here with @evoblue

"Lavender town is just to the east of here, so while it is close, it is odd," Valerie mused. There was that one answer Sabrina gave her. "It feeds on fear. She said that it likes drawn out, or emotionally painful scenarios. I wonder if Saffron here has had something terrible happen in the past. Some disaster that people still reflect on."

Valerie's styler is off, so the glove is in her lap. That doesn't stop the ranger from nervously pressing her fingertips into her palm like it is on and running. Her training as a ranger made her feel more trapped in this meeting. Part of her wanted to run out and do something. But just indiscriminately doing would...

"It almost feels like we're facing death itself."

[monterraverde]

He notices her discomfort and tension at the forum.

"... Our advantage is that it's patient. I have faced it twice now. You shouldn't worry too much about immediate harm. Just get rest while you can."

"That's easy enough for you to say, You're not a walking beacon of fear 24-7" She sighs, rubbing at her face, then each of her eyes before rubbing her arms.

For all the brave faces she put on in public, it's impossible to bury whats really going on with her.

"I'm sure I'll BE fine but... I don't wanna be by myself, y'know? Just feel like I'd fare better with at least one pair of eyes on me... Other then my pokemon, I mean."

[silentchamp]

They have coffee here.

Is it decaf?

Probably not.

[mxstball]

@silentchamp liked for a starter

It's been some time after the meeting. Leaf had already changed out her team, made a call or two, and spent time alone in the wilderness. After all, it would be the last time she would feel comfortable going out in the woods alone while that... thing was out there.

...and she wasn't going to flee back to venture Ultra Space while the threat there posed itself.

Now she was sitting with Red. He was her friend, brother even. If there was anyone that she wanted to be with here, it would be him.

"I'm... really sorry that I've been gone lately, Red." She shook her head. "I've been taking a lot of trips to Hoenn and abroad lately. I... didn't know all of this was happening back home." Leaf let out a sigh.

"How... are you feeling about all of this?"

[prestochange]

great news there were several extremely important pcs that were killed in this thing's rampage and one of them was actually green. the other was ex interpol's looker.

[heroftruth]

from here @earth-master

"I can't remember if any reports circulated in Unova regarding Saffron or any symptoms of Black Fog's influence." She would have been around nine years old, and her father's passing in the Ruins of Alph excavation would have suppressed any other news. "I was too young to recall. None of this reached Unova last year either, at least as far as I am aware." She heaves a sigh, holding the files against her chest. Once she returns home, she'll need to ensure to Unova league is aware of what has occurred. Anxiety is still gripping her at this news, making her feel ill with worry for her region. "I wonder if looking into past incidents as well as any history related to the Pokemon Tower can give any more information to go off of."

[draconscious]

(just to clarify--haha get it--Clair's participation in the Midnight Parade event will be happening in a separate timeline where she's well-rested [thanks black fog] and injury-free [thanks mt. silver], because she deserves it.

Also, since it's recently been brought up to me, I am always open for non-event shenanigans. Just ask or send away. 😎)

[greenxprof]

Green definitely attended the meeting. He's noting everything down, every information and suggestion.

(however green's writer isn't feeling the best right now and looking at screens hurt so Green will simply be passively participating!!! You can pretend he's like a scrivener/copyist)

[specialagent836]

He signs to looker, [Tell them not Lavender. Tell them old Cinnabar Ruins. Nobody there.]

This idea he actually agrees with. "Definitely not Lavender. Red has suggested the old Cinnabar Ruins. Nobody out there to be worried about."