Wayfarer Comms

[Ambyssin]

Uhhh, I'm hoping it doesn't come to this, but... do keep your eyes peeled and let me know if you spot Powehi. He's made it abundantly clear that if we overstep how much we're imposing on Forlas, he will likely intervene to try and force us out. Like with Lorrel.

And, uh, mass summoning more offworlders with direct ties to us sure sounds like overstepping to me.

Maybe he understands he's outnumbered and outmuscled given what happened with Alexander, but when I spoke with him before it sounded like some sort of deeper instinct thing. So, yeah. Just stay vigilant.

Somewhat related... if anyone else is in the 'Betel couldn't yoink someone else from my world' club, we're having our first meeting tonight. There'll be cider and donuts.

 

[Jackie Cat]

Anyway. I'm so glad you're all right, Beetle! Congrats on evolving! Feels incredible, doesn't it?

(...Did, uh. Did you say the first porygon2 'in millennia', though???)

It does feel rather wonderful, yes! Tactile interaction with the material world, too. Even if it can be rather uncomfortable in some respects, I enjoy having a definitive existence as a distinct and discernible entity.

Yes, that is correct! Porygon have not been manufactured on Forlas for a very long time. The Aurichalcan civilisation were the original designers of the species, and when their society collapsed, so too did the creation of new porygon.

Maybe he understands he's outnumbered and outmuscled

Actually, I do not think that Powehi is necessarily outmatched by the Wayfarers, Nova...

...especially as he no longer had Alexander specifically contesting his domain. He will be stronger now. As I understood it, his parameters for intervention were quite specific, however. I think it more likely that he has other concerns, and perhaps nothing new to say.

After all, if he appeared and reminded you of what he had previously communicated, would that change anything?

 

[Shiny Phantump]

This is Lillian Mohn. Can you read me? I think there should be a Gladion Mohn connected to this, right? Over.

Lillie? Holy shit. I was, uhh, not expecting you. Where are you?​

Lillian. I’m in Modareno with Blue, Twig, Odette, Guzma, and Gladius.

Only one of those I know is Odette. Shit, that’s a lot of new people. And… Gladius, is he one of the new ones, or…​

No, he’s been here for a long time. He’s a faller.

Oh fuck, Lillie, watch your back around him. I know he might sound like me, but he’s dangerous. He—​

He was willing to take a bullet for me.

—called to have Odette, myself, and a bunch of other people shelled. I doubt he’d draw the line at using you, either.​

Ohh, is that why she’s like that. She was—

Yes. That is why my friend Odette is “like that.” If you want to litigate anything, come talk to me in person. I’m pretty sure anyone can listen in on this if they want.​

Fine! I’ll see you soon.

See you soon…​

 

[canisaries]

Hey, uh, hello, everyone. It's Andre. There's something I need to confess.

I am a murderer.

In my homeworld, I have killed nine people. I committed these crimes out of what I considered to be justice, but I now understand... I am now beginning to understand that it was no justice. Only my own obsession and... sickness.

One of these people was Ben's trainer, Mike. What Ben has accused me of actually happened. I am sorry for attempting to deceive you all.

I will be turning myself in to the authorities after answering any questions you may have.

 

[Jackie Cat]

Howlers' shit. Shit shit shit—

I need to stop this turning into a PR nightmare. I'm on it. Nobody fucking lose their heads, thanks.

How interesting. This is an unexpected confession.

Nine individuals cannot be readily explained by mitigating circumstances. You are a wicked one, aren't you?​

 

[Chibi Pika]

What? Huh??

Ah, so the deer is a murderer after all. Well, this simplifies things for Ben—I recommend taking whatever retribution you see fit.​

You just got here and you knew about this?? And, hang on, don't just recommend that so casually!

 

[Cresselia92]

Silver:

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…So you finally admit it. You admit being a murderous, pathological psycho. And you were trying to gaslight me and the others into believing that Ben was delusional? What kinda disgusting scumbag are you?!​

Lyra:

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Wha… Andre, you… did you really k-kill people…?​

Silver:

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(Oh crap.) Kotone, you might want to step back for a bit…​

Lyra:

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I’m not some fragile glass doll, Silver! I-I can handle this, really, it’s just, like, I mean…!​

Silver:

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You’re very obviously freaking out. You’re not ‘handling this’ well.​

Lyra:

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B-But Betey… they s-summoned heroes, so I… why are you here, Andre?! It’s just… I don’t understand!​

Silver:

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Kotone. Please, lemme handle this. I’ll give you a rundown later, okay?​

Lyra:

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…Okay…​

Silver:

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(Gods. That’s gonna be hell to fix later…)​

Silver:

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Well, since you’re offering, Andre… What kinda twisted justification did you use to murder nine people? Boss in my world’s Team Rocket often hired mercenaries to… remove problems that hampered her business, but you became a murderer in the name of, tch, ‘justice’? And it took you offing nine freaking people to realize that maybe killing is wrong? What gives?!​

 

[canisaries]

Nine individuals cannot be readily explained by mitigating circumstances. You are a wicked one, aren't you?

…So you finally admit it. You admit being a murderous, pathological psycho. And you were trying to gaslight me and the others into believing that Ben was delusional? What kinda disgusting scumbag are you?!

B-But Betey… they s-summoned heroes, so I… why are you here, Andre?! It’s just… I don’t understand!

...

I would also like to know.​

Well, since you’re offering, Andre… What kinda twisted justification did you use to murder nine people? Boss in my world’s Team Rocket often hired mercenaries to… remove problems that hampered her business, but you became a murderer in the name of, tch, ‘justice’? And it took you offing nine freaking people to realize that maybe killing is wrong? What gives?!

I thought... I thought I was helping people. These people were scumbags. By removing these people from the world, I thought I could bring justice to those they had hurt and prevent future incidents from occurring.

Mike was never anything but good to me. How can you possibly call him a scumbag?
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Ben, he didn't even let you have a phone or use the internet.

I didn't need those things! They would have just distracted me from training, anyway!
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He also admitted to beating his ex-girlfriend.

When? Were you torturing him?
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...Not at that point. That came later.

...You did what?
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Yes. I tortured him. I tortured all of them but the first one. Again, I thought it was just.

How could torture ever be just?! You -- you're sick. You're absolutely sick. I can't believe I share a world with you. I can't believe this Betel person thinks you're a hero!
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It's not Betel's fault. I'm sure they... I'm sure they didn't know.

I certainly hope so!​