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 Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 12:58 pm
Oblique Isle DESCRIPTION --
Oblique Isle is a singular little spit of land, covered in snow and ice. It seems to be constantly engulfed in a raging storm - given the placement of the island, the cold temperatures make this storm a fierce blizzard at even the best of times, and a brutal hail storm at the worst. Very little is known of this island; it seems that the only structure on it is a large mansion, belonging to the enigmatic man called The Baron.
LOCATION --
This island is situated in an isolated section of the sea north of Kanto.
PEOPLE --
The only inhabitants of Oblique Isle are The Baron, and whoever is working for him. No one has been seen going to or coming from the island, so it's unknown how such a task is safely accomplished. For the time being, it seems the island is largely unapproachable.
PLACES OF INTEREST --
The Estate : The only thing that can be seen on the island is the regal mansion, standing alone amidst the otherwise barren terrain.
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Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 3:41 pm
Teddy O'Donnell
= Elite Four, Position Three =
~ Fire Type Specialist ~
"You really shouldn't take it personally when I say you have a nice arse." 
♚ ♛ ♜
┏━━━━━━━━━┓ It was, of course, just Teddy's luck that as the Island came into sight, recognizable by the inhospitable weather conditions that surrounded it, a hailstorm was underway, shards of ice as thick as his fist flying everywhere. He could feel a few of them impact on his back even through the multiple layers he was wearing, and he could tell Lucy had had a few pelt her wings, mainly because she suddenly gave a tempestuous roar and began breathing fire, which quickly began to melt the hail, at least in their immediate airspace. They had to land, and quickly. Teddy quickly pointed out a landing spot, and Lucy gladly obliged, barreling towards the Isle as fast as she could.
Before long, they had landed - but they didn't have time to waste. The hailstorm had hardly abated just because they had reached dry land, so they needed to seek shelter. Lucy's keen eyes spotted the dark mass on the horizon (Teddy's eyes were covered up by snow goggles), and they quickly began heading for the mansion, two wanderers lost in the hail. ┗━━━━━━━━━┛
♝ ♞ ♟ 
"It's not objectification, it's a compliment!"
Pokemon Roster: Lucy Saint Elsa Deep Thought Jigen B'Etor
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Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 4:00 pm
 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔅𝔞𝔯𝔬𝔫╬═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ As the man and his Charizard made their way across the tundra towards the mansion, a cloaked figure watched them from a balcony high above. Next to him, a Metagross stood, eyes flashing to its master for a moment. The cloaked man nodded to his Pokemon. "Yes, please do. We do not have time for games today. Just make a comfortable little zone around them, to shield them from the hail. I shall meet them personally, in the hall below. Wait for me here, Metatron." The Metagross nodded slowly, and its eyes flashed, as it projected a small psycho-kinetic field around the trainer and his Charizard, keeping the hail away from them. The cloaked figure nodded, and released the railing around the balcony. "Keep it going as long as you must. Just make sure they find their way here, Metatron. I feel perhaps these circumstances could not have been more fortuitous." With that, the cloaked man turned away from the balcony, and vanished into the darkness of the room beyond, leaving the Iron leg Pokemon to continue its task. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╬
  
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Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 4:26 pm
Teddy O'Donnell
= Elite Four, Position Three =
~ Fire Type Specialist ~
"You really shouldn't take it personally when I say you have a nice arse."
♚ ♛ ♜
┏━━━━━━━━━┓ Teddy felt like his blood was freezing even as it traveled through his body as they reached the mansion, Lucy doing her best to shield him from the worst of the hail, but there was only so much she could do. And then . . . the hail stopped. It was as if they were concealed in some sort of bubble - hail continued to fall outside of it, and he could see stones smash against whatever it was with much vengeance, but nothing actually hit them.
Of course, there was still the cold to contend with, and it damn near finished Teddy off, even as he stumbled into the front door of the mansion, and had to fumble for a few moments to throw it open, staggering into the warmth and shelter of the estate with much relief. He could feel pieces of ice begin to melt and drip off as water, but he didn't shake his head free of it - no, that would be the common thing to do.
Instead, he had Lucy pass a weak Flamethrower over him, the Charizard's control over her element so refined that she didn't even leave any scorch marks - she had been irritated in Fuchsia, but this wasn't the sort of situation to be irritated with your trainer in. "I believe this is the part where Barry Burton starts inspecting a puddle of blood." Lucy gave a sort, examining her surroundings with interest as Teddy took a step forward into the mansion, taking off his winter cloak, goggles and gloves as he went. "Hello? Anybody home? Don't worry, not an estate agent." ┗━━━━━━━━━┛
♝ ♞ ♟
"It's not objectification, it's a compliment!"
Pokemon Roster: Lucy Saint Elsa Deep Thought Jigen B'Etor
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Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 2:26 am
𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔅𝔞𝔯𝔬𝔫╬═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════Behind the Elite member and his Charizard, the mansion door creaked shut. There, standing with a firm grip on the door handle, was a cloaked figure. He stood tall, with his hood drawn over his head, masking his facial features. The hood moved slightly, taking notice of both of the visitors. But the voice that was heard from the figure, though serious and cold, was not exactly as intimidating as the figure's appearance had suggested. "Indeed, you are not. Although, I would say that much is more or less obvious. You are Theodore Artemis O'Donnell, a member of the Elite Four in the Pokemon League. Fire type specialty, known more informally as Teddy to your friends and casual acquaintances. A rather celebrated gentlemen, as well. A regent, unless I remember incorrectly. From one man of prestige to another, let me say that it is a pleasure to meet you. And I welcome you to Oblique Manor." With that, the cloaked figure gave his guest a respectful bow, followed by a second bow to the Charizard.
As he returned to his full height, he turned his head to look outside a window set high above them. "Conditions out there are considerably harsh. Even more so than most days." His head slowly swiveled back to look at the two. "I must say, the company is welcome, to a degree. My isolation here has been less than ideal, but I cannot help but wonder what would compel someone to force their way through that torrent of frozen chaos out there, let alone a someone as esteemed as yourself. I was under the impression that you preferred the company of warmth." His voice trailed off, a silence beginning to settle in as he waited for a response. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╬
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Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 7:14 am
Teddy O'Donnell
= Elite Four, Position Three =
~ Fire Type Specialist ~
"You really shouldn't take it personally when I say you have a nice arse."
♚ ♛ ♜
┏━━━━━━━━━┓ Teddy had absolutely no idea how the hooded figure had managed to get past him and Lucy without a sound - he liked to think he'd notice a man dressed up like the Grim Reaper walking past them. His hand instantly want to his sabre, but he didn't draw it - not yet. He listened, eyes narrowed at the man. This was all very, very odd . . . and yet, Teddy didn't feel threatened by the man himself. Just the surroundings. Odd, very odd.
". . . I am indeed Regent O'Donnell, though you forgot to mention I preside over Snowpoint City. Pleasure to meet you, I suppose." Even despite the correction, Teddy returned the man's bow, and Lucy deigned to flap her wings once, though how much respect the gesture conferred was up to interpretation. "Fire burns, but it does not burn alone. It needs fuel, an environment in which it can burn - in which it can overcome, become stronger. And when I hear of a mysterious island, bound in a snowstorm, the most hostile of environs, well . . . a burning curiosity makes itself known." Teddy stepped back, standing in the center of the entrance hall, and gestured at all that surrounded them - the cold regality of the mansion, the howling wind rushing past the windows. "But enough of the courtesies, I think. From one man of prestige to another . . . you have me at a disadvantage. You know my name, and yet you are unknown to me. A hood is hardly the most welcoming mode of dress, if I may say so. Who are you?" ┗━━━━━━━━━┛
♝ ♞ ♟
"It's not objectification, it's a compliment!"
Pokemon Roster: Lucy Saint Elsa Deep Thought Jigen B'Etor
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Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 12:42 pm
𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔅𝔞𝔯𝔬𝔫╬═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════The figure stood very still, as though he were tensed up and prepared for action, but again, his voice gave off an entirely different impression, reflecting an attitude of almost complete lack of concern. "It is my understanding that one could only be held at a disadvantage if another seeks to maintain an advantage over them. I am simply familiar with your reputation is all. But I digress - your point was that you do not have a name to address me by. However, I am afraid I cannot give you a proper name. My work here requires that I maintain overall anonymity. Suffice it to say, I am the master of these halls. You may refer to me as The Baron, or simply Baron. I am known to some."
The Baron folded his hands behind him and walked forward, past Teddy and Lucy, making his way deeper into the mansion. He made a slight gesture for the pair to follow, but said nothing about it. "Being driven by curiosity is something I can respect well enough. This world would never have arrived at where it is if it had not been for those curious enough to push the limits of understanding. So I can respect your candor." He turned his head ever so slightly around, so that it looked as though he could be looking at Teddy over his shoulder. "As I said, the company is welcome. You are my guest, and I am your host. If you should require a room in which to rest, or perhaps a meal of some type, do not hesitate to ask. Most of my servants are currently occupied elsewhere in the manor, but I am more than capable of preparing food and such. So, is there anything I can do for either of you?" he asked. He was still moving with a slow gait down the hall, but his voice was reaching the regent and the Charizard with little problem. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╬
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Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 1:00 pm
Teddy O'Donnell
= Elite Four, Position Three =
~ Fire Type Specialist ~
"You really shouldn't take it personally when I say you have a nice arse."
♚ ♛ ♜
┏━━━━━━━━━┓ This place was becoming stranger and stranger by the moment - an anonymous Baron, an almost obsessive neutrality of speech . . . and still Teddy didn't feel threatened. Perhaps there was something wrong about him, but he had yet to feel uneasy about the man - he was a curiosity, and that was all. For the moment, at least. Shaking his head, the Regent followed on after the man, Lucy accompanying him - there was no way in hell she was leaving her trainer alone in a place such as this. "So . . . Baron. You talk almost as if you were expecting me - most noblemen I know, at finding a man they know only by reputation and not by deed, would have called for assistance or for me to leave by now. "Teddy knew he most certainly would have done - a man of prestige usually found his worth in his possessions and heritage, but he suspected the Baron didn't. He presumably found it in the work of which he spoke. "When you say work, I'm guessing you don't mean book publishing?" ┗━━━━━━━━━┛
♝ ♞ ♟
"It's not objectification, it's a compliment!"
Pokemon Roster: Lucy Saint Elsa Deep Thought Jigen B'Etor
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Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 1:34 pm
𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔅𝔞𝔯𝔬𝔫╬═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════A brief chuckle came from The Baron, and he slowly shook his head. "Ah, very astute of you. No my work is considerably larger in scope. Unfortunately, I cannot discuss the finer details of it, although I can tell you it is something that has taken the entire fortune of my family and their estate, as well as funding from various organizations and a couple private investors. More or less, it is my attempt to bring about great chance. Something of a legacy to leave behind, so that I will be able to leave this life knowing I have accomplished something worthwhile." After that, The Baron fell silent, continuing to lead them down the grand halls of Oblique Manor.
They soon came to a set of double doors, which opened up into a grand kitchen. Turning to his guests, The Baron motioned around. "Please, do make yourselves comfortable. I have some food I must prepare. Also, if you should happen to think of anything you would care to eat, you need only mention it." With that, he pulled his gloves tight onto his hands, and removed several tomatoes from a basket, picked up a small knife from a nearby butcher block, and bean to cut the tomatoes into thin, almost flawless slices. "As per your comment about other noblemen, the truth is, I have always found others of nobility to be needlessly vainglorious. I understand why, of course, but it is something I have strived not to become myself. Vis a vis, my work here." By the time he was done speaking, all of the tomatoes were masterfully sliced, and arranged on a plate in an aesthetically pleasing manner. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╬
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Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 2:32 pm
Teddy O'Donnell
= Elite Four, Position Three =
~ Fire Type Specialist ~
"You really shouldn't take it personally when I say you have a nice arse."
♚ ♛ ♜
┏━━━━━━━━━┓ Teddy was tempted to ask why he hadn't sold off his title as well, but given he and Lucy were the only ones here, and he didn't know the very first thing about the Baron, he didn't want to try his patience. Instead, he merely mulled over the man's words as the pair were led into a grand kitchen - not quite O'Donnell Keep, to be sure, but then what was? He did wonder why the hooded man deigned to cut the tomatoes himself - he had mentioned servants, after all - but he had the feeling this man was oddly humble, especially considering what he had told him.
"You may have poured your coffers into your dream, but one thing you're not short on is ambition, eh? I'm guessing this isn't something you foresee to make a profit out of - no-one believes in the 'spend money to make money' creed these days."Teddy made to take one of the tomato slices, but sent the Baron a glance - he wasn't used to asking for permission for anything, but he got the feeling it would be best to, in this situation. Lucy snorted at the sight, leaving the humans to their Buneary food. "Also not short on fresh vegetables, it seems." ┗━━━━━━━━━┛
♝ ♞ ♟
"It's not objectification, it's a compliment!"
Pokemon Roster: Lucy Saint Elsa Deep Thought Jigen B'Etor
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Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 3:02 pm
𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔅𝔞𝔯𝔬𝔫╬═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════The Baron gestured welcomingly to the tomato slices as he saw the regent begin to make a motion towards them. "By all means, help yourself. Who did you think I was preparing them for, myself? I have already eaten recently." He carefully cleaned the knife and placed it back where he'd gotten it. Then, he pulled a salt shaker of some sort from an assortment of spices and seasonings in a rack, and sprinkled it lightly atop the slices. Once again, he chuckled momentarily as he spoke. "There we go. I have quite a predilection for the culinary arts, so I prefer to prepare food myself. And actually, tomatoes are a fruit. But you are correct, I do keep well stocked on food and supplies."
He gently spun the plate upon which the tomato slices now rested, pushing it slightly towards them so that it came to a halt at the edge of the table closest to Teddy. "I have little desire to make a profit with my work, Sir O'Donnell. After all, that profit will have very few places to go, once I pass on. So it is my desire to use what money I have to make a difference in this world. Should I fail, I have already prepared myself for a peniless existence, and I am assured that at least my work will be carried on by others. But should I succeed...well, then I shall meet my end knowing the world I leave behind will be better off than when I entered it. Those who live their lives to make a profit shall never be content; they are damned to wallow in the past, and obsess over the future. I am of the opinion that I can do nothing else than what is my very best, and allow the rest of the chips to fall where they may. Would you not agree?" The Baron peered up at the Charizard, and tilted his head slightly. "And what of you, m'lady? Might you care for something to eat yourself? Consider my kitchen, and my services, at your disposal." His voice remained as pleasant as ever, and if his face could be seen, it was almost certain that he'd be wearing a polite smile. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╬
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Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 11:33 am
Teddy O'Donnell
= Elite Four, Position Three =
~ Fire Type Specialist ~
"You really shouldn't take it personally when I say you have a nice arse."
♚ ♛ ♜
┏━━━━━━━━━┓ Teddy gratefully took one of the slices, crunching it with an appreciative hm - walking through a hailstorm was hungry work, after all, and he hadn't exactly thought to bring a packed lunch with him from the Plateau. He chuckled as the man corrected him - a man of the QI school of thought, so it seemed. Something that could get annoying after a while, but then, Teddy hardly intended to live here, did he?
"Indeed, indeed . . . quite the philanthropist you seem to be, Baron. Not out for a profit, quite prepared to live out your days penniless on a snowbound island - a very Zen way of existing. Since I doubt you'd tell me what your work is, perhaps instead you'd tell me what spurred you on to it? Few people set out in life to make a difference solely because they can." Lucy wasn't as at ease with the Baron as her trainer was - at his question, she snorted flame, and stomped over to the nearest piece of meat, char-grilling it with a Flamethrower and munching on it. The message was quite clear; she had no interest in his 'predilection for the culinary arts'. Teddy lightly scolded her, not sure why she was being this hostile. "My apologies, Baron - she's usually better behaved than this . . ." ┗━━━━━━━━━┛
♝ ♞ ♟
"It's not objectification, it's a compliment!"
Pokemon Roster: Lucy Saint Elsa Deep Thought Jigen B'Etor
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Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 2:46 pm
𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔅𝔞𝔯𝔬𝔫╬═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════With another chuckle, The Baron just shook his head. "Not at all, not at all. I made the offer knowing the risks involved. Besides, it is hardly uncommon for Charizard to have such dispositions. I once knew a fellow with a Charizard. He had nicknamed him Mephistopholes, and let me tell you, that was one temperamental Pokemon." He gestured to Lucy in a manner that indicated a lack of concern. "If you are still hungry, help yourself. I am expecting to replenish my stock later this evening, anyway, and there is certainly no way I shall be able to prepare and finish all of what remains here myself. Though I would ask you try and refrain from incinerating my kitchen."
The Baron then turned back to Teddy to address his question. "Well, Sir O'Donnell, you see...I did a good amount of travelling in my youth. I believe that it is entirely possible that I have seen every major reigon that has been marked onto a map to date. In that time, I saw a great many people, and the Pokemon with them. I witnessed events of both great and terrible significance, as well as events so miniscule and fast, they could hardly have been said to have happened at all. I am not a fan of speaking highly of myself, but it is the common opinion amidst my peers and colleagues that these journies of mine have enlightened me to a degree many people could not comprehend." He paused in his movements, then continued, "...but what concerns me is that everywhere I went, I found groups of people, trying to harness the power that Pokemon possessed, for their own nefarious means. No matter how large the span of ocean was between one land and another, it seems there are always those who wish to misuse power. Power that others work in such ideal harmony with." The Baron slowly shook his head, his voice becoming more grave. "It made me furious...and even a little ashamed. That people could behave so recklessly with a power that should be a gift. So, once I returned and received my family's considerable assets, I established a goal. That I would find a way to solve this problem. That somehow, I would find a way to put an end to it...it has been the focus of my attention for several years now, and I am very close. Of that much, I am certain."
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Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 2:59 pm
Teddy O'Donnell
= Elite Four, Position Three =
~ Fire Type Specialist ~
"You really shouldn't take it personally when I say you have a nice arse."
♚ ♛ ♜
┏━━━━━━━━━┓ Teddy took the Baron up on his offer, finishing off the plate of tomato slices with ease (though he made sure to look as refined as possible whilst downing the fruit), licking the left-over salt from his fingers once he had done so. "Odd that Charizard are often given such demonic names - Lucy is, in fact, short for Lucifer, though I'm quite sure my father didn't name her for Milton's rendition of the Morning Star."The Elite listened in silence at the Baron's speech, trying to glean any information as to his purpose in his motives, but he had no such luck - he could only guess it involved working with Pokemon, and their inner power, in a way that the regional Professors weren't.
Given Teddy knew as much about those fields of study as he did pottery, he wouldn't know where to begin guessing the Baron's intentions . . . though he had to agree with the man - the misuse of Pokemon was a truly dreadful act, and to work to stop it sounded a very noble intention indeed. "I suppose I must wish you luck in your work, then. You seem to be quite the hero - your work sounds suspiciously like saving the world, Baron." ┗━━━━━━━━━┛
♝ ♞ ♟
"It's not objectification, it's a compliment!"
Pokemon Roster: Lucy Saint Elsa Deep Thought Jigen B'Etor
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Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 3:23 pm
𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔅𝔞𝔯𝔬𝔫╬═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ "Well..." he said, shaking his head slowly, "...I am not sure if it really is possible to really save the world, Sir O'Donnell. People are always going to find ways to justify the terrible things they do. The world fluctuates between order and chaos all the time. It is only my goal to try and make a difference long enough for people in the rest of the world to step up and take responsibility. If I could get others with the kind of resources I have to work for a common cause, then maybe the world could be well and truly saved...I merely hope to find out if the journey to such a time of peace can begin."
With that, The Baron sighed. "But at any rate...yes, I suppose it is odd that Charizard tend to attract such names. But then, it could also be due in part to the similarity in trainer mentality. The trainer who owned that Charizard I mentioned, was a young man I knew many years ago..." Slowly, The Baron walked away from the table he'd been positioned in front of, approaching the doors they had entered the kitchen from. For the first time, The Baron's voice finally began to reflect a small amount of the daunting presence that the atmosphere of the entire mansion had set up since Teddy's arrival. "...and, as I am quite sure you noticed before coming here...you and Ace Vendetta have several traits in common. So the fact that your Charizard and the one he once possessed were named similarly is not so curious a thing." The Baron was now standing directly in front of the open double doors of the kitchen, turning his head to look at Teddy over his shoulder. "I would be cautious of the time spent with him, were I in your position. Mister Vendetta is not to be trusted. For all his good intentions, he has a terrible habbit of coming up short, and letting down those who rely on him. But, of course, who you keep company with is your own decision."
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