POKEGO GROUP CHAT [POKEGO MEMBERS ONLY] v.3

[kaisoumods]

P.O.K.E.G.O
Only with Knowledge can One Grow


POKEGO Playlist
(Compiled by Professor Oak)


MEMBERS:

Zelkova	Maple	Olive	Larch	Blackthorn

Lotus	Ginkgo	Aralia	Koyamaki	Carambola

Arbutus	Acacia	Grandiflora	Bristlecone	Bauhinia

Clove	Jute	Linden

POKEPUPS:

Melaleuca

APPRENTICES:

Laurel	Poplar

Previous Chats: 2023 | 2024


[OOC: this is a catch-all group chat for the POKEGO members to use however they'd like. This chat is open ONLY to POKEGO members and is not actually part of the Libra app (but their own separate network). It should also be noted that while full members have the ability to create private filters, the apprentices do not. ]

Comments

UN: POKEGO | Encrypted Text | 1/14

[kaisoumods]

[On January, everyone's phones will give that distinct but familiar ringtone, indicating that they have a new message from POKEGO.]

Hello Everyone!

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! I know I did. I went with my grandson Gary to visit some family back in Japan. It's been a long time since I've been home, so it was quite an experience.

Anyway, as I'm sure some of you have already met them... you have a very exciting new member of the team! Koyamaki is one of the founding members of POKEGO and a dear old friend of mine! In fact it's easy to say that without their influence, POKEGO would've never existed! But don't let them intimidate you! Just treat them like you would any other senior member - they like to be included!

And speaking of new members, we got a few new graduates from the mentorship program! Congratulations to Carambola and Arbutus for passing your exam! I look forward to seeing the work you do, and to our long working relationship together! And I hope you passing the exam serves as an encouragement to the large group of apprentices we have due for their final next month... study up and know that I'm rooting for you!

Finally, in regards to this month, I want you guys to continue monitoring the situation of the areas outside of the barrier. The water element tends to be pretty blatant in its influence, so it should be easy enough to spot any changes. That said, make sure to bundle up! I know it gets cold this time of year. And if there's anyone out there who needs help- make sure to do so!

That's all for now! Good luck and stay warm out there!

Sincerely,
Professor Oak
Only with Knowledge can One Grow

[OOC: This is POKEGO's mission message for January! Players as always are free to engage or not engage with it as much as they want

Those who investigate outside the spirit realm barrier will find that unless the land is protected by some other magical means (like Persephone's cottage), the temperatures are dipping far below normal and easily into the life threatening levels. This is due to the Spirit Realm influence that can only be mitigated by the events of the upcoming event log. Otherwise, POKEGO members can do their best to try to help anyone who is outside the barrier to deal with the extreme temperatures.]

un: Carambola

[actnormal]

victorytune.mp3

I did it!

un: Arbutus

[infezione]

Excited to be a full member now!

Apprentices with exams next month, good luck!

UN: Olive | Text

[whiteshroud]

Afraid I can't help with monitoring outside the barrier. It's freezing down in the fortress and I have to monitor my plants to make sure they don't freeze to death.

The fact this is happening right during the full moon really isn't convenient.

text; un: ginkgo

[lapislazily]

Typically I would say the cold shouldn't affect me like other people, but I find myself behaving a little more cold-blooded during times like this...

For those who venture outside the barrier to investigate, please remember to take a friend-- even if your partner isn't a POKEGO member-- and be sure to check in upon your return. I'll have hot tea and fried nian gao waiting for you.

un: Zelkova

[onahairtrigger]

I'll definitely be going to investigate. I'm pretty damn resistant to cold, so it only makes sense.

UN: bauhinia

[youwouldntdownloada]

I feel like trying to investigate with my reaction to the cold is just a terrible idea all around, but if anyone thinks it could help, I can offer my Pod..?

Only, I'm not sure how weather proof that is either...

UN: bristlecone

[anyprice]

I am in need of your services, POKEGO.

This is not Bristlecone posting; I believe Oak assigned me Blackwood when he gave me the box of trinkets to hand out. Someone from the network informed me that rocks that look like this can be found in Kanto and work as a suitable enough stopgap to contain the crystal that's afflicting Bristlecone.

I will pay for any large samples of this rock, or any other large rocks with magical properties--whether they come from Kanto or anywhere else.

un: Azalea

[killerapp]

everstones. were looking for everstones

Voice | UN: Maple

[heng_like_a_dragon]

[What?

He goes to look on the network, now. Dan Heng's not always concerned about Sampo, given that he's usually absurdly good at getting out of trouble, but it looks like his devil's luck has run out this time. This is his student, and he's not about to let Sampo go without a fight.]

I will be assisting Blade at the forge, but Everstone will be easier to find. We will need help to set up a mining team and a team who can keep the wild Pokemon away.

un: Zelkova

[onahairtrigger]

Alright, give me a bit to get ready and I'll head out to Kanto.

Everyone else: If anyone wants to come with me, please meet me at the Gate.

un: Lotus | Text

[conseqweinces]

[Wei Wuxian certainly wasn't going to stand idle here. Gil was Yuan'er's friend and Sampo was special to him. At least he knows better than to shine a light on that here.]

an everstone, then. i've only ever seen them stop pokemon evolutions but if this is the option you have i'll start looking immediately

its best to stick with an everstone for now, other evolution stones have accelerating magic properties and we dont know how that'll affect what bristlecone has

UN: Olive | Text

[whiteshroud]

[....Hm]

I can help look for the everstone.

In addition, there's a hole in Hyrule that leads to a deep underground area. The area is full of strong monsters, but there's also ruins of an advanced civilization down there.

If Blackwood agrees to cover my brother's medical expenses, I'd be willing to venture down there and retrieve any rare material that's down there. No promises it'll solve what ails Sampo, but it's more resources to work with.

And before anyone tries to volunteer: unless you're a god or fully immortal, I'm not taking you along.

text: un: larch

[droptheious]

I can definitely help look for the Everstone. I can sense the mineral composition of any dirty I'm touching, so that might narrow it down a little. I can see what other rocks with magical properties I can find, too. I've worked with... magical rocks in the past. I'll do what I can.

un: Koyamaki

[blessed_bonds]

Consider it done. I may not be much help with digging, but my nose is sharp and evolution stones have always had a habit of finding their way to the surface.

POKEGO takes care of our own.

[A certain llama-esque being might be physically incapable of not helping, but y'know.]

UN: POKEGO | Encrypted Text | 03/03

[kaisoumods]

[On early March, everyone's phones will give that distinct but familiar ringtone, indicating that they have a new message from POKEGO.]

Hello Everyone!

Hard to believe it's almost springtime already, it feels like the winter really flew past us this year! I'm glad for it myself, for while there's many things to cherish about wintertime, the cold weather isn't kind to my old joints.

Anyway, I'll try to keep things brief this time! First of all, I wanted to send out a heartfelt congratulations to our newest members! Thanks to their hard work, Grandiflora and Acacia have passed the final exam and our now full time members of POKEGO. Please, make sure to award yourselves you two- you've more than earned it! I look forward to working alongside you two.

Now, onto more important business. I've been made aware of one of our apprentices current struggles. Bristlecone, first I want to say that I hope you aren't tearing yourself down over a mistake. Mistakes happen. There's probably isn't a single member of POKEGO who hasn't had some magic backfire at them at some point or another- including myself. It's just something that happens in our line of work. I'm just terribly sorry that this is having such repercussions, you don't deserve that.

That said, while I'm limited in what I can do, I have been reaching out through my contacts to see what information can be gathered. While none of them were familiar with a crystal of this particular nature (and thus I have reason to believe that this crystal did not come from our world), some of the seers did suggest trying to use material that comes from fallen stars. And based on astrological predictions from some associates, there should be some meteor showers occurring in both Kaisou and Hyrule in the near future.

I know it's not a lot, but it's a lead. Just like our ancestors of old would follow the stars to guide them home- I hope this too will lead us to prosperity.

Well, I must get going now. Speaking of mistakes, one of the teams in the Mediterranean tried to cook enchanted Lotus and failed to neutralize its potency, again. Never a dull day, it seems.

Farewell all!

Sincerely,
Professor Oak
Only with Knowledge can One Grow

[OOC: This is POKEGO's mission message for March! Players as always are free to engage or not engage with it as much as they want.]

text; un: aralia

[fightbydawn]

why is it always stars...?

if Hyrule is warmer than Kaisou, I'll help chase stars. I'm not made for the cold.

[The island boy is suffering.]

UN: POKEGO | Encrypted Text | 05/01

[kaisoumods]

[On May 1st, everyone's phones will give that distinct but familiar ringtone, indicating that they have a new message from POKEGO.]

Hello Everyone!

I can't believe it's May already! Sorry for my lack of messages last month, I got caught up with a research project and next thing I know- the whole month had flown by! Turns out, there's historical evidence that a gate to another Pokémon realm may exist in the city of Paris. We already knew there was one in southern France, by Lyon - but one that's in Paris itself? This is a new discovery! Still looking into it, but look forward to my research paper in the future!

Anyway, enough about an old man's research. I'll get down to business so you can get on with your day.

First of all, I want to extend a warm congratulations to Bristlecone and Bauhinia for completing their apprenticeship this month! You two worked very hard, and I welcome you to the team! Can't wait to work with you in the future!

Second of all, for those of you involved with animal and Pokemon care- I'm excited to announce that the building permits and paperwork has all been finally completed on a new project: the POKEGO animal shelter! You have done a good job attending the PICHU daycare, but it's been lacking for space. Not only that, but there's plenty of unusual animals that regular animal shelters can't handle in Kaisou. So thanks to requests from your fellow researchers and some generous financial backing from a local business owner- we've been able to secure a building where POKEGO can establish their own place to better care for animals!

It's admittedly, a little barebones right now, but when has POKEGO ever shied away from using some elbow grease? Plus it gives you a chance to shape it how you see fit!

Well, that's all from me for now! I'm off to look through the Paris museum archives for more clues on this elusive new gate. Take care everyone!

Sincerely,
Professor Oak
Only with Knowledge can One Grow

[OOC: This is POKEGO's mission message for May! Players as always are free to engage or not engage with it as much as they want.

As of today, characters will have access to the POKEGO animal shelter. It's a building near Cygnus academy. Right now, it's got the amenities of a basic animal shelter, but characters who opt to work there can expand upon it as they see fit! ]

UN: BAUHINIA

[youwouldntdownloada]

Thank you Professor!

I keep adjusting my new coat... The timing really couldn't be better for this though, it's nice to start official work while the weather starts warming up.

...thinking about Paris now, I hope it doesn't turn out that the gate is in something like the catacombs...

un: Bristlecone

[anyprice]

[ there's a picture of a lovely little pokemon egg on a fancy looking pillow. a Jolteon is partially cuddled around it for. warmth? emotional support? ]

What in the world am I supposed to do with this. A very shiny ... person? handed it to me at the anime convention.

-G

text; un: ginkgo

[lapislazily]

I know what some of you may be thinking, and my answer is no. Absolutely not.

text; un: aralia

[fightbydawn]

hey. everyone.

so.

I... know someone who is interested in joining POKEGO. I can personally vouch for him but it's. a long story.

does anyone want an apprentice?

[Please someone save Riku from not only having to address the whole group, but also from being in any way responsible for the one person he cannot interact with for five minutes without wanting to fight.]

text un: Koyamaki

[blessed_bonds]

Good job with recruiting, Aralia. My dearest Oak has strongly recommended that I leave apprenticeships to others, but whoever takes the job has my blessing.

Text; Early Sept; un: lycaon (He doesn't go here but for convenience)

[paraselenic]

Greetings, esteemed members of POKEGO. I am Lycaon.

I am writing you today to inform you that I have been contracted by Sir Gilgamesh, who I have learned is your benefactor. He is planning to host an event to introduce his half-brother, Mydeimos, and I have been hired to provide drinks and refreshments.

He has stated that he requests your presence, as well as bringing your Pokemon.

[Not quite in those words. He said 'weird dogs and cats'. He did a little paraphrasing.]

Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for your time.

text | un: Carambola

[actnormal]

Anyone else suddenly feel like a Victorian or Jane Austen character? (◎ ◎)ゞ

text | un: linden

[moonchanting]

Hello, everyone!

It is a pleasure to meet you (though some will already know me), my name is Lauma though within POKEGO I go by Professor Linden. I have just been transferred from Europe, and I will be here to lend my aid going forward. My own expertise lies within Pokémon health and behaviours, so please let me know if you have any questions or anything you're worried about.

Of course if you have any more general worries, I will be more than happy to listen. Please never be afraid to approach me for anything.

I look forward to working with you all.

un: Arbutus

[infezione]

[!!!!]

Welcome to Kaisou, Professor Linden! I'm excited to be able to properly work with you.

un: Lotus | Voice

[conseqweinces]

[There is a subtle and uncharacteristic weight in Wei Wuxian's voice as he posts.]

Those of us still remaining, sound off. I want to get a count.

un: Carambola

[actnormal]

I'm here.

UN: POKEGO | Encrypted Text | 02/05

[kaisoumods]

[In early February, everyone's phones will give that distinct but familiar ringtone, indicating that they have a new message from POKEGO.]

Hello Everyone.

I'm sorry for the delay in correspondence, I was caught up in some research- but I've been fully caught up with the troubling situation in Kaisou- namely, the kidnappings of Professor Linden, Professor Ginkgo, and Researcher Olive.

I'll be frank, this is a grave and concerning manner. As some of you know, I used to be in the Black Order a long time ago, before I met Koyamaki and managed to leave. It was monsters like Hojo that inspired my dream of creating POKEGO where people could be safe and do ethical research. I was hoping we'd never hear from him again... but now that he's here, as ethical scientists, we have an obligation to put an end to his madness.

Everyone who is capable, I ask you to provide any assist in the search of Hojo's location, as well as the rescue operation. Koyamaki has insisted on handling dealing with Hojo himself, so I'll leave that to our dear friend.

That being said, Hojo has a nasty habit of always returning so... Acacia, if you could be sure to accompany Koyamaki when that day comes, it'd be appreciated. I'm sure you'll know what to do.

We're currently looking into any leads we can find. So far we don't have much... but I can provide a list of researchers that either worked with Hojo in the past or tends to align with his brand of amoral madness. I wouldn't be surprised if some have joined him.

But finally... while it is crucial that we rescue everyone and put a stop to this- I implore everyone to take care of themselves as well. We are a team, and that means we are work together to solve this. Everyone, look after one another and be sure everyone gets proper food and rest. And don't be afraid to laugh and smile in this time, should the mood strike you. Make sure to take mental breaks where you can. That's the joy of a team, someone else can keep working while you take a rest.

We'll find them. We'll put an end to this. Just keep being the great team I know you are.

Sincerely,
Professor Oak
Only with Knowledge can One Grow

[Attached to the letter is a list of names of likely associates of Hojo. The names on the list include names like Shou Tucker, Masashi Kirishima, and Aulus Asina - along with other shady researcher types. Please note that these characters in the final log will be handwaved NPCs! But they sure. are there.]

un: silverrose

[fionnuisce]

Do I even want to know why we're singling out Acacia?

You know what, probably not.

un: grandiflora

[illucesco]

help

cresselia in my apartment

[attached: 12amcresseliakitchen.png]

un: Carambola

[actnormal]

Congrats on your moon swan?

Action; day before Dan Heng's possession log goes up

[heng_like_a_dragon]

[Everyone from POKEGO will be receiving a lovely little gift from Dan Heng, either in the mail or from the university break room. Even Professor Oak gets one! It's a box that's neatly wrapped in personalized wrapping paper and labeled with their full names. The wrapping paper seems to be either their favorite color or has a print that suits their aesthetic. On the "from" section is Dan Heng's name so that everyone knows it's safe.

Inside the box will be homemade treats for your Pokemon! All of your Pokemon if you have more than one. Every treat is shaped according to the Pokemon's tastes. From simple to extremely intricate to give the desired texture, it's all a labor of love to show his care.

There are also homemade human treats inside according to people's tastes. They look professionally made in cute or elegantly gorgeous designs. They taste delicious, too!

With the amount of detail given, Dan Heng must have been planning and working on this for a long time. Now, you get to enjoy the fruits of his labor!

It's just a shame he won't be around to see anyone's reactions.]

UN: olive | Text

[whiteshroud]

[At first, Jun had assumed Dan Heng had decided to send his wedding gift early. He sent a message thanking him... but there's no response. Not unusual for Dan Heng if he's caught up with research. But the more he thought about matters.... the more it didn't sit well for him. Why would Dan Heng gift him and Varian separate gifts for the wedding? And why wouldn't he wait to give this the day of the wedding? Especially when he had been so excited about it, even volunteering to help with his make up.

And then there was that post earlier this month. Even if Jun couldn't respond, it preyed on Jun's mind.

But... no need to panic, there's still plenty of reasonable explanations. So he'll send out a simple text a couple hours after Dan Heng doesn't respond]

Is Maple in the office today? I wanted to thank him for the lovely gift he went and go over some last minute wedding stuff.