Novelux Realgar Springs

[Goat]

Spoiler: Astrid Aux turn 2

Caster Strike (Fairy) @ Miror B
92 BP
+3 Mag

 

[Namohysip]

"Annoying little thing," Mhynt cursed, hopping away to gain some extra distance. This wasn't going to do well. Still, perhaps she had to take the time to analyze the situation more thoroughly before diving headlong into the fray. She still needed to find an opening anyway...

Just how did Miror B. tick?

Spoiler: Mhynt Support ~ Turn 2

Spotter - Intel. Behavior of Miror B., with a focus on ways to disrupt his fighting and "groove."

 

[Inkedust]

Player Phase, Turn 2​

Archie's SHADOW Sacred Sword dealt 0 damage to Reath! Protected!
Archie's AGILE Razor Shell dealt 30 damage to Miror B!
Archie's Razor Shell dealt 45 damage to Miror B!
Archie used a Protect Orb! Archie gained half a Protect shield!

"Big talk for someone who doesn't know what a Protect looks like!" Reath called to the Dewott. Clearly, she thought she had won this exchange, not realising that Archie had bigger fish to fry. She began to walk back to her gold coins only to realise, much to her horror, that they had vanished.

Koa's Ganbatte Soul dealt 37 damage to Miror B! It's super effective!
Koa used Charge! +1 Res!
Koa's STRONG Thunder Punch dealt 161 damage to Miror B! It's super effective!

Leaf used Bulk Up! +1 Atk, +1 Def!
Leaf's AGILE Pay Day dealt 20 damage to Miror B!
Leaf's Pay Day dealt 24 damage to Miror B!
Leaf's Zen Headbutt dealt a CRITICAL 108 damage to Miror B! It's super effective!

Meanwhile, Miror B. was still dancing, bobbing and weaving through the attacks that came his way – he even seemed to be implementing some of them into his routine. "Now this one has some spunk!" he yelled to the others after taking a strong hit from Koa. "Let's see if he can handle the might of our groove!"

Reath, on the other hand, was focused on the gold coins that manifested from Leaf's horn, allowing her to finally put two and two together. "Oh I will make you pay for that one!" she yelled towards the rapidash.

Gladion used a STRONG Protect! Gladion gained a Protect shield!
Gladion used Mean Look on Folly! Trapped!
Gladion's Tri Attack dealt 9 damage to Trudly!
Gladion's Spotter Feat! Trudly's moves—

Flamethrower
Smoke Screen
Fire Spin
Clear Smog

Gladion called out to Ferma!

"What you think I joined Cipher for those psychos? And you expect me to room with them while being watched by you guys? Ferma asked. "Borrrrrring," she said with a disinterested tongue flick. "How about I do something else instead?"

Astrid's Aux strike dealt 51 to Miror B. it's super effective!

Mhynt's Spotter Aux! Miror B's AI—

Miror B. seems to specialise in taking advantage of the terrain by boosting his Spd while lowering the Spd of his opponents! He also likes trying to make himself harder to hit using Eva and his Groove. He doesn't seem to be putting up much of a fight at the moment but keep sharp! He may still have something up his sleeve...

Although Miror B. drew the most attention to himself, a fact that he revelled in his expression made it clear that he was just getting started. He also seemed to take satisfaction in the Wayfarer's neglect of his peons, a decision that he considered to be unwise, something that the four were more than happy to demonstrate with their next series of attacks, all done to the unheard beat conducted by Miror B. but first... Leaf would find herself struck by the arc of swift water.

Boss attack! Aqua Step was redirected to Clifftop! It hit everyone in the zone! Leaf took 11 damage! +1 Spd!

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Enemy Phase, Turn 2​

Reath walked to Clifftop!
Reath Focused...
Reath used Swords Dance! +2 Atk!
Reath's STRONG Slash dealt a CRITICAL 80 damage to Leaf!

Reath was after Leaf in an instant, brandishing her claws and coming down upon her with a focused slash. It looked like her days of whiffing were behind her... until the next distraction came around, of course.

Ferma Focused...
Ferma dashed to Platform Rock!
Ferma's AGILE Poison Fang dealt 9 damage to Koa!
Ferma used Screech on Koa! -2 Def!
Ferma's Poison Fang dealt 17 damage to Koa! Koa was Badly Poisoned!

"Well, it wasn't fun talking to you," Ferma said to Gladion. "But looks like the kid over there wants to be the centre of attention. May as well, at least the boss is having fun." She snaked away and almost flew above the edge of the rocky platform, descending down on the small electrike with her fangs brandished. She bit down, first a warning bite, then a firm grip that ensured that enough venom was pumped in to soften Koa up and leave him weak.

Trudly Focused...
Trudly's Clear Smog dealt 0 damage to Gladion! Dodged!
Trudly's Fire Spin dealt 13 damage to Gladion's Protect!

Folly threw a Vile Seed at Gladion! Protected!
Folly Focused...
Folly's STRONG Thunder dealt 100 damage to Gladion's Protect!
Gladion's Protect broke...

Seeing the exchange between the serpent and the chimera, Trudly and Folly were left chuckling at Gladion despite their inability to move closer to the heat of the battle.

"Hard to get, ain't she?" Trudly asked.

"Don't worry, she's like that to all of us," said Folly.

Then, remembering that they were foes, the pair lit up the clearing with fire and electricity, directed right towards Gladion.

Miror B Focused...
Miror B dashed to Platform Rock!
Miror B's AGILE Aqua Step dealt 40 damage to Koa! +1 Spd!
Boss Action: Sure Crit!
Miror B's Aqua Step dealt a CRITICAL 68 damage to Koa! +1 Spd!
Miror B's Triple Axel dealt 12, 23, then 35 damage to Koa! KO!!!

"Now kid," Miror B. said, running and vaulting back on stage. "You got some good moves, almost as good as mine, but let me show you how the experts do it!"

And with a few swift kicks and some master footwork, he did. Not slowing down for a second. He then clapped his hands together. "And with that, I think it's time for an intermission!" He held an Escape Orb in his hand, holding it high for everyone else to see. "You lot! Handle these upstarts for now while I get myself ready for the grand finale! I won't be long~"

And before anyone had the chance to react...

Miror B used an Escape Orb! ...Miror B vanished!

Miror B will return to the battle at the end of Enemy Phase 3...

All the peons nodded and looked more determined than ever. It was time for a four versus six.

Koa was revived!

Leaf seems to be drawing the most attention for now!

 

[Namohysip]

"Koa!" Mhynt hissed. She glanced at where Miror B was, only to realize he'd vanished. "So that's what it feels like," she murmured, wondering if she should stop Teleporting to disorient her allies when they weren't fighting.

"Miror B is the ringleader, he's got tricks, but... let's focus on the grunts for now! They're dangerous on their own! Miror B isn't that strong anyway if we can focus down his dodging efforts..."

She Teleported around the area, trying to get glances at what her opponents had in terms of equipment... And maybe get in the way, too.

Spoiler: Mhynt Support Turn 3

Spotter ~ Trudly's gear: what he seems most keen on using, and what's there 'just in case.'
Interact: Blip in and out of Trudly's peripherals to distract him.

 

[Goat]

Spoiler: Astrid Aux turn 3

Caster Strike (Fairy) @ Reath
92 BP
+3 Mag

 

[Tetra]

Sparks flew and Koa grinned, relishing in the surge of power, certain that no matter how much the birdbrain tried to hide it, the hits had to have hurt. Just a few more-

A blur of black scales in the corner of his vision. Jaws closed around his leg. A strangled yeld escaped him as the Seviper bit down. Fire surged inside his veins, and he faltered for a moment. Dizziness washed over him. Miror sprang onto the platform and Koa spun to face him, his movements sluggish. Too sluggish.

He lurched back to consciousness soaked and angry a few seconds later, his body buzzing from the all too familiar effects of the reviver seed.

Miror was gone.

Lurching to his feet, he pushed aside his annoyance and focused. Fine then. Taking down goons was something he could do.

Inhaling a berry, he turned and faced the Seviper. Analyze, wait for an opening, and... In a blur of sparks, he struck.

Spoiler: Turn 3

Koa (114 STM, 21 TMP, +0 SPD, +1 ACC, 0 SHD, 0 RAD)
- **Act:** Item (Sitrus Berry)
- Ganbatte Soul @ Ferma (-30 STM, +4 TMP)
- STRONG CRITICAL Mach Punch @ Ferma (-9 STM, -18 TMP, +6 TMP)
- Charge (-19 STM, +2 TMP)
- Walk to Realgar Runoff
Net change: -58 STM, -6 TMP, +0 SHD, +0 RAD
Net totals: 56 STM (100 after regen), 15 TMP, 0 SHD, 0 RAD

 

[Weazel]

“Koa!” Archie yelled, inadvertently echoing Mhynt. The Electrike wasn’t down for long, thankfully, but that pounding had to have hurt. And, unfortunately, Miror B. chose that exact moment to vacate the fight, meaning they would have to wait before they could return the favor. The Dewott quickly scanned the battlefield. Gladion still seemed to be holding his own one-on-two, Koa was engaging the snake on the stage, and Leaf was brawling with the Zangoose.

The Dewott made to join Leaf, stuffing a Leppa berry into his maw while he did so, and then charged in.

“Looks like I’ve got time for you after all!” He yelled at the Zangoose, then struck once, twice with his Razor Shell, pulling back only briefly, and then swinging again with his Sacred Sword while Reath was still on her back foot!

Spoiler: Archie Turn 3

Archie (67 STM, 10 TMP, +0 SPD, +1 ACC, 43 SHD, 0 RAD)
- Walk (+1 MC) to Rugged Cliffside (-3 TMP)
- **Act:** Item (Leppa Berry) (+40 STM)
- Dash to Clifftop (-2 TMP)
- AGILE Razor Shell @ Reath (ACTIVATE: effect, Hex Adept) (-24 STM, -3 TMP, +3 TMP)
- Razor Shell @ Reath (ACTIVATE: effect) (-16 STM, -5 TMP, +3 TMP)
- **Act:** Focus (+5 TMP, -20 SHD, -20 RAD)
- Sacred Sword @ Reath (-25 STM, +4 TMP)
Net change: -25 STM, +2 TMP, -20 SHD, +0 RAD
Net totals: 42 STM (75 after regen), 12 TMP, 23 SHD, 0 RAD

 

[Phoenixsong]

Leaf wanted to follow Miror B. wherever he'd disappeared to, keep harrying him, crack that infuriating smugness, but the zangoose had finally wised up and was getting in her face. The slash sent her reeling, but she spat the taste of iron out of her mouth and grinned anyway.

"Oh, look, it's ol' Rich Auntie Pennybags! Hope you didn't spend all that cash in one place!"

She's foolish, but she's angry. She's dangerous. Don't get cocky until you're certain she won't have the chance to lash out again. If she's going to get worked up, then that's the window you've got to make sure she can't.

...fine.

Her horn glittered again as it lanced down toward Reath, but it was quick, focused on striking and feinting, waiting for either her anger or having to ward off Archie's strikes to goad her into a big swing so Leaf could slam the wind right out of her.

Spoiler: Leaf, Turn 3

Leaf (82 STM, 7 TMP, +1 SPD, +2 ACC, 0 SHD, 0 RAD)
- Bulk Up (-18 STM, +2 TMP)
- AGILE Pay Day @ Reath (-9 STM, +6 TMP)
- Pay Day @ Reath (-6 STM, +6 TMP)
- Drill Run @ Reath (-15 STM, +4 TMP)
- CRITICAL Zen Headbutt @ Reath (ACTIVATE: effect, Hex Maniac) (-17 STM, -21 TMP, +6 TMP)
Net change: -61 STM, +3 TMP, +0 SHD, +0 RAD
Net totals: 21 STM (21 after regen), 10 TMP, 0 SHD, 0 RAD
(TAKE COVER)

Spoiler: Turn Order, Turn 3

- Archie
- Leaf
- Koa
- Gladion

 

[Shiny Phantump]

[handwaving Volition flavour because it doesn't really take a gm reply and I don't know what his Earth Memory should be.]

Gladion looked at Trudly and Folly with disdain. "I don't want to know whether or not that means what I think it does."

He wanted to give talking to her another shot. It felt possible, if he just did a better job of it. But he had to babysit these weirdos, instead. Fine. He placed his bets down on the two not having known Lovrina well enough to understand what was up with Freakshow's colour changes, and moved to restrain Trudly. If he bit the guy's arm in his beak and wrenched it behind him, it would make it harder for him to retaliate. If Folly tried to counter by pulling another Thunder, then with any luck Gladion wouldn't be the one in for a shock.

Spoiler: Gladion Turn 3

Gladion (90 STM, 14 TMP, +0 SPD, +0 ACC, 0 SHD, 0 RAD)
- Soul's Volition (-30 STM, +2 TMP) [Ground]
- AGILE Protect (-30 STM, +2 TMP)
- Activate feat (Spotter Feat) @ Gear
- Bite @ Trudly (ACTIVATE: effect, Hex Adept) (-17 STM, -5 TMP, +3 TMP)
- **Act:** Item (Ether) (+60 STM)
Net change: -17 STM, +2 TMP, +0 SHD, +0 RAD
Net totals: 73 STM (117 after regen), 16 TMP, 0 SHD, 0 RAD
(TAKE COVER)

 

[Inkedust]

Player Phase, Turn 3​

With Miror B. gone from the fray, it was the peons' time to shine. However, they were quickly about to discover how quickly they could fall out of tune without the quaquaval's direction.

Mhynt's Spotter Aux! Trudly's Gear—

Binding Band. It seems like he doesn't have anything else on him...

Mhynt's Interact—

Trudly became distracted! His next attack will be grazing!

The first was Trudly who, after noticing that Mhynt was getting a good look at his gear, tried to shake the grovyle off with a Flamethrower but her quick teleports made any and all attempts to hit her useless. In addition, trying to track Mhynt as she blipped in and out of existence left the magmar dizzy and unable to focus on his moves for the time being.

Astrid's Aux strike dealt 45 damage to Reath!

Archie used a Leppa Berry! +40 STM!
Archie's AGILE Razor Shell dealt 29 damage to Reath! -1 Def!
Archie's Razor Shell dealt 49 damage to Reath! -1 Def!
Archie's Sacred Sword dealt 89 damage to Reath! It's super effective!

Leaf used Bulk Up! +1 Atk, +1 Def!
Leaf's AGILE Pay Day dealt 24 damage to Reath!
Leaf's Pay Day dealt 30 damage to Reath!
Leaf's Drill Run dealt 58 damage to Reath!
Leaf's Zen Headbutt dealt a CRITICAL 85 damage to Reath! Flinch!

Reath was hardly doing better for herself. After all her goading, had been put on the receiving end of an all-out-assault from the Wayfarers before she could reply to any of their quips. "L-lucky shot," she panted. "B-but I-I ain't done just yet, I'll show you..." Yet despite her words, it was clear she wouldn't be able to keep up for much longer.

Koa used a Sitrus Berry! +100 HP!
Koa's Ganbatte Soul dealt 13 damage to Ferma! +1 Def!
Koa's STRONG Mach Punch dealt a CRITICAL 48 damage to Ferma!
Koa used Charge! +1 Res!

Ferma, on the other hand, was unbothered by Koa. Sure, the strikes stung a bit but it didn't look like they were doing nearly as much to her as they were to Miror B. "Wow, I almost thought you had way more bite than you did bark," she said to the small canine. "Guess I was wrong, you look to scared to hit a lady."

Gladion used Soul's Volition! Gladion became Ground-type! +1 Acc, +1 Eva!
Gladion used an AGILE Protect! Gladion gained a Protect shield!
Gladion's Bite dealt 9 damage to Trudly! Flinch!
Gladion's Spotter Feat! Trudly's Gear—

Still just a Binding Band. It looks as if Trudly is trying to pair it with Fire Spin for maximum effectiveness.

Gladion used an Ether! +60 STM!

Meanwhile, Tweedledee and Tweedledum were left ineffectively trading blows between themselves and Gladion. They were beginning to look actively annoyed at Gladion's constant hinderances to their progress. Folly looked particularly miffed at the fact that Gladion had now decided that dirt looked good on him, making any further Electric strikes more or less ineffective.

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Enemy Phase, Turn 3​

Reath's Slash dealt a CRITICAL grazing 29 damage to Leaf!
Reath's Reversal dealt 0 damage to Archie! Dodged!
Reath is Flinching and cannot do more...

"Take this!" Reath's claws glowed weakly as she sluggishly pounced at Leaf but after that onslaught, there was no way she held as much of a punch as she did. She still managed to graze Leaf's side but then that was it. She attempted to punch at Archie as a follow-up but it was so easy to see the strike coming that all Archie had to do was take a step back to completely nullify any oncoming damage.

Ferma walked to Craggy Slope!
Ferma dashed to Clifftop!
Ferma's Poison Fang dealt 13 damage to Leaf! It's super effective!
Ferma's Giga Drain dealt 36 damage to Archie! It's super effective! Ferma recovered 7 HP!

"Ugh, you're so useless!" shouted Ferma after witnessing Reath's attempt to take on the two Wayfarers on the clifftop. "Why do I have to do everything around here?" she hissed as she slithered to where the three were, delivering two quick bites to the Wayfarers. "If we lose, I'm blaming you for everything."

Trudly's Fire Spin dealt a grazing 24 damage to Gladion's Protect!
Trudly is flinching and cannot do more...

Folly Focused...
Folly used Metal Sound on Gladion! Protected!
Gladion's Protect broke...
Folly's Swift dealt 13 damage to Gladion!

"What is this thing made of!?" Folly growled at a Trudly who was too dizzy from Mhynt's maneuvers to answer, hardly noticing that Gladion was biting down on him. "I can't wait until Miror B. deals with you," he spat, clearly frustrated by the ineffectiveness of his own attacks.

Then, from the forest came Miror B.'s voice...

"Well come on! It's time to pick up the pace!"

He leapt out of the forest, appearing at its edge. It seemed that he had gone off to grab some extra supplies from one of the hidden stashes around the campsite. It was easy to tell that Miror B. had started getting serious as he was now wearing an even flashier pair of shades and with a few quick taps of his feet...

Miror B reappeared at the Forest Edge!

Miror B's Jammin'! Miror B. started Jammin'! +2 Spd, +2 Eva! +391 HP!
Reath started Jammin'! +2 Spd, +2 Eva! -91 HP KO!!!
Ferma started Jammin'! +2 Spd, +2 Eva! -100 HP
Trudly started Jammin'! +2 Spd, +2 Eva! -100 HP
Folly started Jammin'! +2 Spd, +2 Eva! -100 HP

The moves doubled in speed and Miror B. looked ready to dive right back into the fray. However, as Miror B. looked invigorated by his dances, his peons were starting to lag behind the beat, beginning to grow tired. Reath, who was already on her last legs couldn't keep up and she ended up falling flat on her face out of exhaustion.

Miror B. momentarily looked disappointed by this but continued his extravagant routine. The show must go on, after all.

As this was all happening, the murkrow who had been watching the battle closely suddenly scattered, flying off in countless directions. What could have startled them so?

Attention seems to be split between Leaf and Archie!

 

[Namohysip]

"Oh, amazing," Mhynt said, "I hate this. Okay. Time to give you a different Tempo."

And suddenly, Mhynt vanished seemingly from everyone's view... mostly because she'd Teleported far away, holding her blade in a stabbing position. A strange miasma radiated from the blade as her shadow rippled with wings of a crescent moon bat.

Then, she blipped away again and Teleported behind Miror B. "This one's personal." She went for a series of jabs, Enervation radiating from every strike. Her jabs were intentionally counter to the tempo of Miror B's dance.

Spoiler: Mhynt Turn 4 Aux

Once per battle: Saboteur Aux! (-1 [2] to all stats at 0 or higher) Target: Miror B.
Interact: Take stabs at Miror B. that are arrhythmic to his dancing tempo

 

[Tetra]

The sounds of battle faded to a muted hum. His own breathing blurred out the noise as he struggled to catch his breath.

No allies close. No Reviver left. Poison still burning through him, not fading fast enough. And whatever the wretched featherbrain had done looked like it healed him.

Exhaling, Koa stared down at his still sparking paws. Useless. Weak. Some buried trainer instinct told him it probably wouldn't be enough. Even if he gave it everything he had it wouldn't be enough. Never enough.

Fine.

Even if he couldn't take out Miror right here, that didn't change anything. How many times had his own pokemon told him to fight until the end? Maybe he didn't have Echo or Anubis or Rascal or Hazard, but he had teammates here. Friends he could rely on. He wasn't alone.

'I'll soften Miror up for you guys!' he called through Betel. 'Don't worry about me.' He waited for the perfect moment, just after Mhynt blinked into existence behind Miror. Nice one.

Then he steeled himself and attacked, falling back on his familiar hours of practice, relying on speed, combos and lightning.

Spoiler: Turn 4

Koa (133 STM, 15 TMP, +1 SPD, +1 ACC, 0 SHD, 0 RAD)
- Walk to Moss Fen
- Dash to Forest Edge (-2 TMP)
- AGILE Ganbatte Soul @ Miror (-45 STM, +3 TMP) [Charged]
- Mach Punch @ Miror (-6 STM, +3 TMP)
- Mach Punch @ Miror (-9 STM, +3 TMP)
- Ganbatte Soul @ Miror (-30 STM, +3 TMP)
- Charge (-19 STM, +2 TMP)
- CRITICAL Thunder Punch @ Miror (ACTIVATE: Paralysis, Hex Adept) (-14 STM, -27 TMP, +5 TMP)
Net change: -116 STM, -10 TMP, +0 SHD, +0 RAD
Net totals: 17 STM (17 after regen), 5 TMP, 0 SHD, 0 RAD

 

[Goat]

Spoiler: Astrid Aux turn 4

Caster Strike (Fairy) @ Miror B
92 BP
+3 Mag

 

[Shiny Phantump]

Gladion’s hackles rose as Folly demonstrated that he didn’t know how to keep his mouth shut. “Need to call in the ringmaster ‘cause you two clowns together can’t break my guard?.”

He closed to tear at the stupid guy with his beak before reclaiming his spacing, trapping Trudly to prove he was better at it, and raising his shield again.

“That doesn’t make me a thing, you sore fucking losers.”

He knew he shouldn’t let them get under his skin, but he couldn’t entirely help it. He doubted Miror B was really gonna come and save them, but he fired a scorching ray in the bird’s direction, just in case.

Spoiler: Gladion Turn 4

Gladion (117 STM, 16 TMP, +0 SPD, +1 ACC, 0 SHD, 0 RAD)
- AGILE Protect (-30 STM, +2 TMP)
- Mean Look @ Trudly (-20 STM, +2 TMP)
- Activate feat (Spotter Feat) @ AI
- Bite @ Folly (ACTIVATE: Sure Hit, effect, Hex Adept) (-17 STM, -5 TMP, +3 TMP)
- Tri Attack @ Trudly (ACTIVATE: effect) (-29 STM, -8 TMP, +2 TMP) [Paralysis]
Net change: -96 STM, -6 TMP, +0 SHD, +0 RAD
Net totals: 21 STM (21 after regen), 10 TMP, 0 SHD, 0 RAD
(TAKE COVER)

Spoiler: Provisional Archie Turn

Archie (75 STM, 12 TMP, +0 SPD, +2 ACC, 23 SHD, 0 RAD)
- Walk (+1 MC) to Craggy Slope (-3 TMP)
- **Act:** Dash to Forest Clearing (-2 TMP)
- Dash to Forest’s Edge (-2 TMP)
- AGILE Razor Shell @ Miror B (ACTIVATE: effect, Hex Adept) (-24 STM, -4 TMP, +3 TMP)
- **Act:** Focus (+5 TMP, -20 SHD, -20 RAD)
- Razor Shell @ Miror B (ACTIVATE: effect) (-16 STM, -6 TMP, +3 TMP)
- **Act:** Item (Leppa Berry) (+40 STM)
Net change: +0 STM, -6 TMP, -20 SHD, +0 RAD
Net totals: 75 STM (108 after regen), 6 TMP, 3 SHD, 0 RAD

 

[Phoenixsong]

There he was! With the zangoose finally sprawled on the rocks, maybe dreaming about where she could spend her Monopoly money, Leaf just had to get over there—all the way over there, gah, why did five people even need a camp this big—and help Koa deal with the disco duck.

You're the one who's supposed to be the battling expert. Seviper are poison-types, right? You can't keep this up forever, and if you let her get a real hold of you then this won't end well.

So what? She'd already tried it, and practically bounced right off for her trouble. But... but seviper could hit harder than that, she was pretty sure. Swords dance, stuff like that. If she did get a chance to set up, it would definitely suck, but...

Whatever. The jerk was in her way, and that wasn't gonna fly regardless. Leaf slammed into her horn-first, tried to get leverage and toss her aside. If she could even follow after that, well, good luck doing anything about it.

Spoiler: Leaf, Turn 4

Leaf (21 STM, 10 TMP, +1 SPD, +2 ACC, 0 SHD, 0 RAD)
- **Act:** Item (Leppa Berry) (+40 STM)
- AGILE Pay Day @ Ferma (-9 STM, +4 TMP)
- Pay Day @ Ferma (-6 STM, +3 TMP)
- CRITICAL Drill Run @ Ferma (-15 STM, -12 TMP, +3 TMP)
- Zen Headbutt @ Ferma (ACTIVATE: effect, Hex Maniac) (-17 STM, -7 TMP, +5 TMP)
- Walk to Craggy Slope
Net change: -5 STM, -4 TMP, +0 SHD, +0 RAD
Net totals: 16 STM (63 after regen), 6 TMP, 0 SHD, 0 RAD

 

[Weazel]

Shit, he’d made the wrong choice. Leaf would’ve been fine, but Koa was in serious trouble, cornered alone with the Cipher Admin. Archie tore off across the battlefield, somehow, amazingly, making it all the way across the sprawling camp to the bird, and laid into him again with his Razor Shells. It was the only chance he had, if he could just make himself into the greater annoyance for just a few seconds longer, maybe Koa would have time to recover.

“Why not dance with me for a while?” He yelled at the bird, before stuffing his second Leppa berry into his maw. He’d need it if he wanted to keep up this tempo.

Spoiler: Archie Turn 4

Archie (75 STM, 12 TMP, +0 SPD, +2 ACC, 23 SHD, 0 RAD)
- Walk (+1 MC) to Craggy Slope (-3 TMP)
- **Act:** Dash to Forest Clearing (-2 TMP)
- Dash to Forest’s Edge (-2 TMP)
- AGILE Razor Shell @ Miror B (ACTIVATE: effect, Hex Adept) (-24 STM, -4 TMP, +3 TMP)
- **Act:** Focus (+5 TMP, -20 SHD, -20 RAD)
- Razor Shell @ Miror B (ACTIVATE: effect) (-16 STM, -6 TMP, +3 TMP)
- **Act:** Item (Leppa Berry) (+40 STM)
Net change: +0 STM, -6 TMP, -20 SHD, +0 RAD
Net totals: 75 STM (108 after regen), 6 TMP, 3 SHD, 0 RAD

 

[Inkedust]

Player Phase, Turn 4​

Mhynt's Saboteur Aux! Miror B's stats were lowered!

Mhynt's Interact—

Miror B stumbled slightly leaving him more open for attacks! -1 Eva!

Miror B hissed at the odd attack but remained focused on the beat, however, Mhynt's maneuvers were just disruptive enough to tangle his legs up. For just a split second, long enough to give the Wayfarers enough time to land a clean hit, Miror B. stumbled.

Archie's AGILE Razor Shell dealt 21 damage to Miror B! -1 Def!
Archie's Razor Shell dealt 33 damage to Miror B! -1 Def!
Archie used a Leppa Berry! +40 STM!

Koa's AGILE Ganbatte Soul dealt 36 damage to Miror B! It's super effective!
Koa's Mach Punch dealt 54 damage to Miror B! It's super effective!
Koa's Mach Punch dealt 21 damage to Miror B!
Koa's Ganbatte Soul dealt 35 damage to Miror B! It's super effective!
Koa used Charge! +1 Spd!
Koa's Thunder Punch dealt a CRITICAL 148 damage to Miror B! It's super effective! Miror B's Covert Cloak prevented paralysis!

Astrid's Aux strike dealt 75 damage to Miror B! It's super effective!

Several clean hits followed but Miror B seemed to be able to take them a little better this time, even with his guard lowered. "Oh, what an exciting dance," he said. "But just you wait for my rehearsal!"

Gladion's AGILE Protect!
Gladion used Mean Look on Trudly! Trapped
Gladion's Spotter Feat! Trudly's AI—

Trudly seems to be most focused on Trapping opponents and weakening their effectiveness through moves such as Fire Spin, Smokescreen, and Clear Smog! He also seems to be determined to avoid Miror B's zone!

Gladion's Bite dealt 9 damage to Folly! Flinch!
Gladion's Tri Attack dealt 12 damage to Trudly! Paralysed!

"Tch, just wait until the boss is done with you. We have a powerful strategy you won't see coming!" Folly yelled.

"Yeah, you're just a mild inconvenience!" Trudly added.

Leaf used a Leppa Berry! +40 STM!
Leaf's AGILE Pay Day dealt 16 damage to Ferma!
Leaf's Pay Day dealt 21 damage to Ferma!
Leaf's Drill Run dealt a CRITICAL 73 damage to Ferma! It's super effective!
Leaf's Zen Headbutt dealt 70 damage to Ferma! It's super effective! Flinch!

Ferma let out a surprised hiss at Leaf's flurry of attacks. That had to have hurt and the Seviper was clearly unhappy at the rapidash. "It that's how you want to play," she growled.

The onslaught of attacks on Miror B. continued but it was still not enough... Miror B. was still standing and with Koa looking like the weak link of the Wayfarers...

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Enemy Phase, Turn 4​

Ferma walked to Craggy Slope!
Ferma used Screech on Leaf! Dodged!
Ferma's Poison Fang dealt 12 damage to Leaf! It's super effective!
Ferma is Flinching and cannot do more...

Words failed Ferma and with a strangled yell, she struck Leaf with her fangs but she was unable to get a good angle, so she was forced to let go quickly without delivering any venom. Her following hiss almost sounded feral.

Trudly's Clear Smog dealt 43 damage to Gladion's Protect!
Gladion's Protect broke...
Trudly's Flamethrower dealt 0 damage to Gladion! Dodged!
Trudly is Paralysed and cannot do more...

Folly used Metal Sound on Gladion! -2 Res!
Folly's Swift dealt 21 damage to Gladion!
Folly is Flinching and cannot do more...

"You can't keep up forever!" Trudly yelled. "Something is bound to slip up sooner or later!"

"And we'll be the ones to keep movin'! Practicing with Miror B. does wonders for your stamina, you know!"

Miror B Focused...
Miror B ate a Violent Seed! +1 Atk, +1 Mag!
Miror B's AGILE Aqua Step dealt 15 damage to Koa! +1 Spd!
Miror B's Aqua Step dealt a CRITICAL 32 damage to Koa! +1 Spd!
Miror B's Triple Axel dealt 5, 10, then 12 damage to Koa!
Miror B's Low Sweep dealt 17 damage to Koa! KO!!!
Miror B's Moxie activated! +1 Atk!
Miror B walked to Forest Clearing
Boss Action: Firm Protect!
Boss Attack: Miror B is preparing Groovy Soul.
Target: Forest Clearing

Miror B, recovering his footing, closed his eyes and found himself getting back into a flow state. He said no words to focus on his moves moments before he delivered a strong, swift kick to Koa that sent him flying across the camp. He landed in the runoff with a splash! and it was obvious to everyone there that there was no way the electrike would be able to get up, still fit for battle after that.

And at the edges of consciousness... Koa felt like he was being watched.

Miror B then dusted himself off and stepped into the clearing. "Alright boys," he said. "It seems like we can start our routine, like we practiced!"

Miror B's Jammin'! Miror B. started Jammin'! +2 Spd, +2 Eva! +300 HP!
Ferma started Jammin'! +2 Spd, +2 Eva! -100 HP
Trudly started Jammin'! +2 Spd, +2 Eva! -100 HP
Folly started Jammin'! +2 Spd, +2 Eva! -100 HP

Leaf and Archie are still drawing the most attention!

 

[Weazel]

He tried his best… But his best wasn’t enough. Koa took a beating, the Quaquavel didn’t even look his way. Archie could only watch in dismay as the Electrike was kicked clear across the camp, landing in a heap and kicking up a cloud of realgar dust that stained his electric green fur red. It was just the dust, he told himself, and certainly not blood. He couldn’t focus on that now. Any mistakes here and the whole fight would have been for nothing.

The Dewott grit his teeth, and focused on the weakest target – the Magmar. Still hampered by Gladion, the perfect target for a hit and run. Archie rushed in, scalchops slashing, and then broke through to the camp on the other side.

Spoiler: Archie Turn 5

Archie (108 STM, 6 TMP, +0 SPD, +1 ACC, 3 SHD, 0 RAD)
- Swords Dance (-18 STM, +2 TMP)
- Dash to Forest Clearing (-2 TMP)
- AGILE Razor Shell @ Trudly (ACTIVATE: effect, Hex Adept) (-24 STM, -3 TMP, +3 TMP)
- Razor Shell @ Trudly (ACTIVATE: effect) (-16 STM, -5 TMP, +3 TMP)
- **Act:** SHADOW Focus (+5 TMP)
- SHADOW Sacred Sword @ Trudly (-25 STM, +4 TMP, +25 SHD)
- Walk to Campsite
Net change: -83 STM, +7 TMP, +25 SHD, +0 RAD
Net totals: 25 STM (58 after regen), 13 TMP, 28 SHD, 0 RAD

 

[Shiny Phantump]

Gladion smirked at Folly. "No more thunder for me? Guess you knew what Lovrina was doing down there. Means you two are accountable."

Only catch was that it wasn't in Gladion's mean to be the vessel for that comeuppance. He could feel, through Betel, that Archie and Mhynt were coming for Trudly. The only issue was the possibility that Trudly could dodge, so Gladion'd just have to make sure the guy didn't catch on to what was coming for him. He quickly feinted out a bite to try to herd Trudly into a spot he wouldn't see his foes approaching from behind, then prepared to put on his show. A wicked grin crossed his beak as he channelled Shadow down his talon.

"He taught you endurance? Cute. Then I'd like to see you endure this."

With that, he lunged like Hazel would using a Crush Claw. He'd never really properly learned the move, but if Trudly didn't realize Volition was not just the RKS System but also his Hidden Power, or if he thought Gladion had more tricks up his sleeve than that, it might not be immediately clear in the heat of battle that he was bluffing.

Spoiler: Gladion Turn 4

Gladion (21 STM, 10 TMP, +0 SPD, +0 ACC, 0 SHD, 0 RAD)
- **Act:** Item (Ether) (+60 STM)
- Mean Look @ Folly (-20 STM, +2 TMP)
- Bite @ Trudly (-17 STM, +2 TMP)
- Interact @ Trudly's Dodge (-3 TMP)
Net change: +23 STM, +1 TMP, +0 SHD, +0 RAD
Net totals: 44 STM (88 after regen), 11 TMP, 0 SHD, 0 RAD
(TAKE COVER)

 

[Phoenixsong]

"No, Koa—"

Dammit. She could've been there, should've just ignored this loser, should've just forced her way over and taken him down and been done with it before he could—

...

...He'll just do the same thing to you if you let him keep getting stronger. Just throwing yourself at him like this won't change anything. Cut off what he relies on and leave him flailing on his own so the others can finish him off.

So we'll finish him off. But this goddamn seviper was still whining at her. Still ruining everything. Leaf rounded on Ferma and charged her mid-hiss, more than ready to be done with this obnoxious little sideshow.

"You've done enough. Now sit quiet like your girlfriend over there and stop wasting my time!"

Spoiler: Leaf, Turn 5

Leaf (63 STM, 6 TMP, +1 SPD, +2 ACC, 0 SHD, 0 RAD)
- AGILE Pay Day @ Ferma (-9 STM, +4 TMP)
- **Act:** SHADOW Focus (+5 TMP)
- SHADOW Pay Day @ Ferma (-6 STM, +4 TMP, +6 SHD)
- Zen Headbutt @ Ferma (-17 STM, -2 TMP, +3 TMP)
- CRITICAL Drill Run @ Ferma (-15 STM, -12 TMP, +3 TMP)
Net change: -45 STM, +5 TMP, +6 SHD, +0 RAD
Net totals: 18 STM (65 after regen), 11 TMP, 6 SHD, 0 RAD
(TAKE COVER)

Spoiler: Turn 5 Order

- Auxes
- Leaf
- Gladion
- Archie
- Koa does some nice birdwatching, I'm sure it's fiiiiiiine