Reverie - Ingo Palace

[derailer]

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[inklongdry]

[ Vibes is such a valid way to pick pokemon. ]

Then I'll take the Joltik. I've a bit of experience with Emmet's.

[ You know, speaking of the boss in white. ]

[derailer]

"That guy's a fan of Tynamo too. I'm sure he approves of your choices."

He hands these particular Pokemon over to each of you!

"If you guys need any info, those Pokedexes there should help fill you in." You can assume any knowledge about Pokemon types or identities that you need will be told to you by the Pokedex.

[hearthwarming]

Thank you very much, sir!

[ Pokemon get! Oh look! She has a handy-dandy place to put the Pokeballs in thanks to this trainer outfit yes good. ]

Now, then... We should figure out where to go to find Ingo's memories!

[inklongdry]

Mayhap the map might offer us a clue. Unless you've a recommendation?

[ This last part is said to the attendant. Always gotta ask your NPCs for helpful info. ]

[derailer]

"I've been going off the theory that everything helps. I've been telling everyone that battles are a good idea. That's always helped before! And I think it's getting a little less foggy in here, so I'm probably on the right track."

The map shows a colorful array of oddly-labeled lines.

[hearthwarming]

Battles? Ah, I'm glad we practiced in that combat room before...

[ glances at the map. Sphinx Line??? ]

Hmm. Not to go for the obvious, but... The Sphinx Line feels like a good choice for us as his teammates, doesn't it...?

[inklongdry]

Mm. I think that's an excellent place to start, actually.

Where might we board the Sphinx Line?

[ And I guess they might need tickets?? How does a metaphorical subway operate? ]

[derailer]

"Well, the ticket machine is out of order, so..."

It's right there next to him, and it's displaying something on the screen, though he isn't acknowledging it.

"It's all free. Just go down the stairs where it says Sphinx Line."

He points in the correct direction! Each of the platforms is clearly labeled.

[hearthwarming]

Ticket machine...?

[ Hm. Before they go to hop aboard the Cat Train, she can't help but look over at the ticket machine. What does that screen show, at a quick glance? ]

I'm no good with technology... Should we just go?

[derailer]

The ticket machine has a touch screen that displays a list of selectable items, with a label at the top: Prison Shop. Almost all of the items and prices are glitchy and illegible. But there is one option that is clear, and faintly glowing, looking as if it is superimposed over the glitchy screen. It reads:

Azure Flute – 3 plates

[inklongdry]

[ He is also looking at that screen to see what it says. Far be it from him to judge whether it's broken or not. He's just curious.

He definitely makes a mental note of that. Three plates? ]

If I may, what are plates?

[derailer]

He stares at you blankly, not prepared for what he assumes is a far greater culture gap than he expected.

"Uhhh... you put food on them so you can eat it without making a mess."

[inklongdry]

[ BRUH ]

I know what those plates are. I mean the screen. It lists the cost of an Azure Flute as three plates. Unless you mean us to purchase an item with dishware, I can but assume they are different things.

[derailer]

"Why would a subway station be selling flutes? And you're trading plates for it? I guess if it's at some weird kiosk... I dunno. That can't be right. There aren't any flutes for sale from me, I can tell you that much. I doubt the bosses have any for sale either. It's probably just pulling up random keywords or something?"

[inklongdry]

[ Alright, he knows a dead end when he sees one. HE'S GONNA REMEMBER THIS THO. ]

I see... well then, thank you again for your assistance. Shall we, Ori?

[hearthwarming]

[ she has just been making this face at the attendant during this whole exchange. ]

... Yes, thank you. Then let's make our way to the Sphinx Line, Arthur...

[ gonna just loop an arm around his to lead them away and toward the direction indicated earlier! ]

It definitely feels like that Azure Flute would be important... Maybe we'll recognize what the "plates" are once we see them!

[derailer]

You step down the stairs towards the Sphinx Line, and see a train already pulled up to the platform. Only the first car has doors open for you to enter. Thankfully, the fog is much less dense here.

[inklongdry]

I certainly hope so. Or mayhap we'll encounter someone with more information to give.

[ Steps onto the train with Ori! A pair of catte buddies on a catte train. ]

[derailer]

The train is a standard modern subway car. Above the seats, where advertisements would normally be in a train, there are instead photographs depicting different scenes from within the prison.

[hearthwarming]

[ Hm. This sure is all very new to her, but very cool! What isn't new, she realizes as she looks up at the photographs, is the scenery depicted within them. ]

—! Arthur, these photographs... They're of the prison, aren't they?

[derailer]

The scenes depicted in the pictures include:
- Emmet and Ingo on a large bed, tangled in colorful strings.
- Da Vinci in a wedding dress on the beach at sunset, smiling at the camera.
- Vicious and Ingo on a default motel bed (fully clothed, though Ingo's hands are on Vicious's thigh).
- Saturn sitting in Ingo's lap on the floor of the Pool Hall, as they hug.
- Lucretia confronting her Shadow, a younger Lucretia.
- A generic shot of Lear, Gordie, and Piers.
- Hilda looking upset as she watches a slideshow.
- Ingo hugging Oriphi in tears, in the aerial elevator game.
- Arthur in a pile of clothing from Doki Doki Bingo, picking out outfits.
- Ritsuka cheering on a Pokemon battle between Ingo and Emmet.

[inklongdry]

[ Yeah, Arthur's never been on a train this nice before. These pictures, though... ]

They are! Let us take a closer look.

[ He's gonna start with the picture of himself because he's curious. ]

Ah, I remember this.

[hearthwarming]

Oh! Were you helping Ingo with clothing? I bet you made him look very good!

[ she trusts Arthur's fashion sense. Just look at him.

She wanders over to some of the other photographs, and sees the one with Da Vinci and— ]

—! This is...! Did they get married without telling us...!?

[ SHE'S TEARING UP A LITTLE?? Miss Da Vinci looks so beautiful! ]

[derailer]

OH MY GOD DID THEY???

But as you linger over the picture, you understand something:

It's such a strange feeling. It feels too perfect to be true, at the same time as it feels hopelessly doomed. She's so beautiful and talented and charismatic, at the same time as she's frustrating, flippant and stubborn. She knows her own value, but she's always trying to build your confidence for you, too. When it comes down to it, she has the type advantage, and that is as intriguing as it is daunting.

You can't be too daunted when there's a security in this setup that you've never had before, though. Perhaps you can't control her, but you can show her the truth! You already made her accept your romance! Make her accept your life together! If you fail, you will mourn her with a clear conscience, without any regrets! Whether she lives or dies, it is as your beloved!

[derailer]

As you linger over the picture, you understand something:

For someone from such a distinct culture, you can relate to him. It excites you to witness someone who is comparably fond of his brother, and comparing and contrasting the situations is fascinating. Some things can be universal, even under very different circumstances, you suppose. If you had met Arthur a little earlier, you might have had a complex about him, too—someone so stylish and socially graceful, with the talent to heal others! It is all very impressive. You are honored and relieved that he will consider you a friend.