[CLOSED] Bounty: Ringing Risk

[truthdecided]

Who: Akechi, Ren, Noelle
What: Bounty: Ringing Risk
Where: Northern Forest
When: Early February
Warnings: Possible Northern Forest spooky vibes, violence, and whatever else the mods throw our way!

Akechi is not the fondest of the Northern Forest, due to past experiences, but he has since grown more competent as an explorer. Unlike his first trek into these woods, he comes equipped with his Safety Goggles and a satchel full of supplies, fully aware of the dangers within. With two grass types beside him, any powder-based moves from the enemies should be easily dealt with.

With that in mind, he leisurely hovers over the two, scanning from above for any signs of danger.

"The exact description of our target is... confusing. Bells are more evocative of a large steel type, such as Bronzong, but streamers bring fairy types to mind. Both Chimecho and Chingling do have chime or bell motifs, but neither strikes me as especially threatening, let alone so... colorful."

He heaves a small sigh. "But these are just possibilities. It's possible we're dealing with an undiscovered species altogether, which is all the more reason to tread carefully."

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[colorsflyinghigh]

Ren's stride looks easy for the most part, but his relaxed look is a facade; he's alert, ears twitching for far-off ringing, and other non-forest sounds. Or troubling forest sounds too, honestly, considering his past experiences with the Northern Forest.

"Guess we'll find out," he says easily, with a hum. "The best way around it is to be prepared for anything, right?"

He and Akechi have a bunch of tricks up their sleeves, and Noelle's no slouch either. Come what may, he's sure they'll make it through. Or at least manage to get a look at their foe before having to flee, if it comes to that.

[holidaygirl1225]

Noelle can't quite hide her anxiety, though Ren helps keep her relatively at ease. He is a good friend of hers, and Akechi... well, she's heard plenty of good things, and Ren trusts him. (Hopefully, he forgot about the shipping tropes thing by now...?)

"Do you think it could be a Pokemon like... one of those from the nightmares?" she asks. That's what 'undiscovered species' brings to mind, anyway; nobody she asked had ever seen anything like those things.

Before any can answer her question (though what answer is there to give, really?), her ears perk up. Distantly, a ringing.

Noelle can't stop herself. She splits from the group, following the sound obediently. Somehow, it feels more imperative to her than anything else.

[truthdecided]

"Wait, Noelle-san!" That... isn't good. Not at all, so Akechi flutters over and lands on her back, giving her a gentle tap with one of his wings. "We mustn't let the sounds distract us. It could be a trick!"

In fact, 'could' feels like a vast understatement. Clearly, the ringing is already influencing her behavior, which further fuels his speculation that it's a psychic type.

[colorsflyinghigh]

"Maybe..." Ren starts answering her question, when his ears perk up, too, ringing echoing in them. There's a sudden feeling, his aches flaring up in a way that make him stumble and groan, shaking his head-

Noelle is moving ahead, and Akechi's tapping her with his wing. Something feels... incredibly off. He's quick to catch up, the ringing in his ears... they're going the right way, of course. Of course. What is Akechi talking about? It's-

He shakes his head again, bumping into Noelle, more harshly than he means to, brows furrowed.

"Something's wrong." He shakes his head again, pawing at Noelle's side. "Noelle? Stop- stop, we need to..." he trails off, dsitracted by the ringing. What was he going to say again?