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Not unless we repair our relationship with Zodiac. I highly doubt that the Order will be at all willing, regardless of what we do.

[As much as Sorey wants to be optimistic, when it comes to the Black Order... yeah, even his optimism doesn't go that far. He does go through the list in his mind for a moment, taking Yuuki's question at face value. It's a fair question, given POKEGO's tenuous financial situation.]

Mm... we'll have around four or five, maybe? Including Jun. [This is said as a subtle and gentle reminder to Yuuki that Jun is an apprentice, be nice.] We'll be alright to take them all on. Survey equipment will be a little tough to get all at once, but we should be able to get what we need gradually. Of course, this is based on the assumption that we're on our own in that regard.

[Which, well, is a fair assumption to make.]

I wouldn't worry about it too much at this juncture. I'm confident in our mentors and apprentices, and this will help teach everyone how to be resourceful!

[He's trying to put a positive spin on it! It's better than wallowing in bitterness, at least.]

[Yuuki just sort of scoffs.]

Of course we're going to be on our own. At least everyone has a smartphone without us having to provide them. I'll see if I can code something useful later. Maybe.

[Oops, that was bitter.]

[If it was meant to be bitter or a passive aggressive dig? It went straight over Jun's head, and he just shrugs]

Only if you have time between your other duties and resources. I can find a way to make do without tech if it's too expensive. There's a few shops in Undertown I can check that might have something useful.

[Good gracious. Even Sorey, who doesn't watch anime nearly as often as Jun, is picking up on the tropes they're walking into. That trope being that it'll take a moment of danger for these two to even begin to try to understand each other. It might still take that, granted, but....]

You'll need to learn how to use that equipment once we do get funding again, which, granted, is still a long ways away. That being said, there are some low-tech techniques we can utilize until we get the equipment we need, and they'll be important skills for you to learn, too, just in case something happens. For example, if we're doing a cave expedition, we can use a combination of a psychic-type, such as Alakazam, and Zubat to help determine the general layout and get a basic map started.

[Of course, that requires having those Pokemon to help, but he's just giving a hypothetical example.]

If there's anything in Undertown you believe will help us out, Jun, I'd like to chip in what I can. I can ask the others if they want to pitch in anything they can spare as well. Of course, that funny Goodwill may have other ideas on what they think we need, but it won't hurt to try. Yuuki, if you want to take on programming something to help us and it won't be too much on your plate with university, we'd be happy to take you up on the offer.

[Yuuki shoots Sorey a look--you really want to trust the weird Goodwill?--but shrugs. He barely resists the urge to snap that he knows how to do his job, thanks, and he doesn't need an apprentice telling him what to do.]

It's not hard to make an app that will connect to our research database, once we get one set up somewhere. Until then I can make an encrypted version of Google Docs to store all of our shit. Did it in high school to keep people from trying to copy my work. I could do this in my sleep.

[When Sorey starts talking about different types of pokemon that can be used, Jun will actually pull out a small notepad and jot down a couple notes so he can remember. Alakazam and Zubat...alright. He'll have to research those later.]

That makes sense. I'm pretty used to using non-modern methods for things, so I don't mind doing it the old fashion way.

[One of the small benefits of growing up in isolated cults.]

I'll let you know if I find anything, they're mostly shops that tend to be full of strange odds and ends. [...] We should try to be careful about the Goodwill though, I've known a few people end up with questionable items from it.

[The less said the better. He glances over at Yuuki. Not sure why he's being so boastful, but if he's insisting]

Alright Yuuki, if it's really no trouble for you. Thank you.

[At Jun's comment, Yuuki just glares at him before muttering "whatever" and pulling his headphones on to listen to anything but that annoying, holier-than-thou jerk. He knows exactly what he's doing, and Yuuki is not having any of it.

That Jun might not, actually, have any idea how he's coming off is lost on Yuuki. No one is that oblivious.]

[Sorey scratches his cheek at that comment about the Goodwill.]

Ahaha... yeah, I've been hearing things about that. I haven't gone inside it much myself, to be honest. It makes me a little nervous.

[Which, honestly, says a lot considering who's saying that.

HOO BOY, THOUGH. These two really know how to unintentionally get under the other's skin. Sorey is doing his level best to keep his expression from changing too much. ...Although, given his current company, that might not be too hard to pull off.]

How far out are we, Jun?

[....Jun blinks at Yuuki's sudden turn in attitude. Just what was that about? He thought he was being polite and professional.

...

Whatever. ]

I can go with you, I've been there a few times with Ryouta. [Looking for items he'll never tell Sorey about] And hmm...I'd say we're halfway there?

[Sorey gives Jun a smile.]

I'd appreciate it!

[He also appreciates not being told about whatever items the couple were looking for. That said, the fact that they're only halfway to the berry trees has the gears in Sorey's head turning.]

Hm... perhaps we should consider catching Pokemon we can ride for the next excursion. Even for us, hiking all around the region will be difficult and time-consuming for long-term projects.

[Ugh, and the longer he's here, the itchier he feels. A telltale sign that his fae curse is acting up, making him want to transform into a dragon. He sighs softly, looking a little apologetic at Jun.]

I may have to meditate for a few minutes when we reach our destination. I've found it helps me stay human longer in Spirit Realms.

[Riding Pokemon huh? He considers that. He'll have to take riding lessons certainly, but he could see the merit]

That's not a bad idea. I have teleportation, but there's a lot of limits to it that makes it less ideal in the Spirit Realm. [- And knowing there's probably someone in this group that might point out why he didn't use it today] Like how all the wild Pokemon roaming around in this realm means there's always a chance I might teleport us next to a hostile one.

[He says it with a knowing tone that implies that definitely happened to him before. Just what made that Paras so angry? But in other words, he wasn't holding out on them out of spite! That honor goes to Varian and Varian alone.

But ah...so Sorey's having trouble huh? Jun isn't feeling the effects as much, but they weren't anywhere near the full moon, so that's to be expected. He'll give Sorey a concerning glance]

Oh ... Do you want to take a meditation break now? I can scout ahead to make sure I'm not sending us on a wild goose chase.

[Yuuki slips his headphones off. He's not itching at all, but with how often he's a cat that's no surprise. He's just used to it.]

What do you turn into, Doctor?

[At the explanation for Jun's reluctance to teleport, Sorey gives a nod to that.]

The caution is certainly appreciated. Developing safe areas to teleport to might not be a bad idea, but we'll consider our priorities and goals after we've completed this request.

[The brunet considers his current state of itchiness and how mentally he's doing. His draconic instincts outside of Spirit Realms tends to be more subtle. They're becoming a little more overt right now, but it's still manageable so far.]

No, not yet, but I'm keeping an eye on it, I promise. My instincts aren't trying to assert themselves, and the itchiness is uncomfortable, but not too bad just yet. I might have to transform when we're ready to head back, though.

[He glances over to Yuuki, smiling but a little embarrassed. Because of unknown reasons that honestly only Mikleo knows right now, and it'll stay that way.]

Um, a dragon. According to the fae that cursed me, that was my 'inner beast.' I think it surprised them just as much as it did me.

[Jun will give a nod of understanding. He jots down "teleport safe areas?" on his notepad before he puts it away]

Alright, we'll keep going then. But if you do need a break, let us know okay? Same goes to you too Yuuki.

[Jun is confident he won't need a break, but he is well aware what he can handle far surpasses a normal person.

And he gives a softest of snorts]

...Considering how some people react to you, it's less of a surprise to me. You have people who fight gods get anxious at the sound of your name.

Yeah, because he's a therapist and people who fight gods probably aren't good at therapy or whatever.

[He's just saying, the characters in video games who fight gods super aren't okay.]

[Sorey sweats in therapist. He sees three Warriors of Light as their therapist, and, honestly, he very much agrees with Yuuki and Jun's assessments.]

They do have... interesting ways to cope with their trauma, certainly. That they've asked me what a psychologist is spoke much about how mental health is in their world. Still... all I can do is my best to put them at ease. It's not like I'm a scary or bad person.

[Pause.]

I'm... fairly certain, anyway.

[With some people's reactions, he really does have to wonder sometimes.]

[Okay yeah that gets a snort out of Jun because he can't deny it either.]

You're not wrong. Considering Amal tried to fight even Santa last Christmas...

[Who the frick sees St. Nick and goes "I'm gonna fight that" and can still be called mentally sound]

Well, I don't think you're scary.

[says the tiny nuke]

[Choking on laughter yep--]

Doctor, if you're scary then Sensei's not a prickly asshole.

[He likes Abasi, he swears.]

[Aw, Jun.]

Cheers, dove.

[Honestly, Yuuki laughing at the thought is comforting in a weird way.]

He certainly has a way with people. [He's trying, Abasi, he really is.] Anyways, I appreciate you both for the kind words! I was starting to doubt myself a little, unfortunately.

[He'll grin at the nickname. He hasn't met Abasi so he can't comment on him]

Aw, I wouldn't let it get to you, Sorey. I have also been having people ask about you ever since you posted to Smash-or-Simp, so I think you have admirers too.

Smash or what?

[Hi, he's eighteen and has no idea that happened.]

[Sorey chuckles and scratches his cheek in slight embarrassment.]

I really hadn't thought I'd get that kind of response, but I suppose it makes sense. Maybe I should've used a different picture.

[Oh, no, Yuuki asks and he's gone from slightly embarrassed to very embarrassed judging by how red his face goes.]

It's... nothing! Mmhm, nothing!

[HELP—]

[THE GODS HAVE DECIDED THERE'LL BE NO HELP. Jun considers for a moment- but Yuuki's 18, he's old enough to at least know]

Smash or Simp. It's a post the older app users do once and awhile. They all post hot photos of themselves and others comment and talk about how attractive they are and if they'd like to well.......smash.

[. . .]

Why.

[Like, Yuuki gets the desire to look at hot people, but why the people on the app?!]

Oh, lots of reasons, but I think most of it is simply for fun and body positivity. They were all quite nice about it when I posted.

[Not that the old photo quite reflects what he looks like right now. He's had dragon scales on his shoulders since the first day he arrived in Kaisou, after all.]

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