Brian
Atlas had made his way to the bar once more not to get drunk or anything but he wanted a reason why he was feeling so warm inisde, A logical reason. So alcohol seemed like s good solution for that.
James
Amelia enters the bar. Since she holds the belief of not drinking until the age of 22 (she just turned 19), the Sigford girl only comes in here to watch the bartender make drinks or to gaze upon the bright liquids. Spotting that someone is here, Amelia go over to them, sitting close. "Hello. Atlas." She recalls writing an invitation to the man. "I'm glad you were able to make it safely."
Brian
Atlas looked up at who was talking to him he wasnt drunk yet so he got up from his chair and made a bow "A good night to you lady Sigford, the journey went quite smooth yes. Thank you for inviting me"
James
Naturally, she would bow back. "How are you liking it here? I hope you're not here by your lonesome?" She gives Atlas a polite smile. What with the whole island being filled with activity, there must be something that Atlas could have gotten himself occupied with. Although... It's not activities that Amelia may approved, but surprisingly the whole island haven't blown up yet.
Brian
"There's nothing to complain about" He would stay quiet about Mason and his activities for now "I am currently by myself yes" He smiled unsure if he should inform lady sigford about the time he had spend With Akari, he decided against it "But i've already met some wonderfull people here"
James
Amelia's eyes seem to brighten from hearing this. She claps her hands together delightfully. "That's wonderful! I'm pleased that you guys are getting along." She breathes out in relief while putting a hand on her chest. "It seems my idea of inviting everyone here isn't a big mistake after all." But then the petite Amelia would cross her arms. "There's been... Modification to our island though."
Brian
"A modification?" Atlas had a suspicon what Amelia was talking about "I don't think i know what you are talking about Lady Sigford"
James
"Hmm..." Amelia would flick her wrist and what looked like a Magnemite flew into the room. At first, it looked like the Pokémon but upon closer inspection it's a drone that has the appearance of a Magnemite. "I have drones like these all over the island. And it seems the forest is where these modifications take place mostly." She shows Atlas a playback of the mountain being partly destroyed (in what was the battle in the secret base). "... I guess I don't mind, but that forest will be scarce by the time this is all over."
Brian
"I-i see" Atlas said as he saw the replay "Quite strange indeed" He felt quite conflicted about if he should tell the truth
James
Amelia sighs and slouch her head to the table. The smoke in the video blocked any sight of who the culprits are. "It's fine. What do I expect with a bunch of strong trainers in one big island anyway? Of course there's going to be something like this happening." It's not like Amelia can't afford to pay for landscapers to fix the forest, but the mountain might as well stay damaged. "Aside from that, anything or anyone you found particularly interesting? A new rival maybe?" Not wanting to make herself look out to be so stressed, she changed the topic.
Brian
Atlas felt a weird feeling in his chest when Amelia asked him that question"No not really" He said in a reflex "I've met quite some strong and interesting trainers but none of them really strike me as the type i would consider a rival"
James
"Oh?" She could feel the air around her shift from Atlas's answer for some reason. He must mean more than what he's leading on. Propping her arm on the bar table in front of them and with her cheek resting against her palm, Amelia smiles teasingly at the gym leader. "You sure you don't have your eye on anyone?~" Maybe it's a lady's intuition but she feels as though something is up.
Brian
Atlas's stoic expression broke for a split second as he seemed to flush a little bit "O-ofcourse not" He shook his head as Akari's face apeard in his mind again "Pardon me this sounds rude Lady sigford but i dont have the time to have my eye on anyone" Not entirely true but Atlas had his reasons to lie about this topic
James
The way he's getting embarrassed causes Amelia to giggle. It's pretty cute to see the man getting flustered. She leans closer to him and put a hand to his chin. Ah, she have seen people do this in movies when they're getting to someone. "That's a shame, because you're a really capabale man. Sophisticated, mature, polite- everything a woman would desire." In her mind, she's giggling more in just wanting to tease the fellow. She wouldn't do shameless if it wasn't for fun.
Brian
Atlas wasnt sure how to feel about this "T-thank you for the compliment Lady Sigford" He tried to carefully lean back to get away from Amelia's touch "But i have to respectfully disagree" He knew a man with a past like him was no good for Akari or anyone for that matter
James
"Disagree?" Amelia tilts her head as Atlas leaned back. "Why is that?" Although the girl invited everyone because she knows that they uphold high social standing as strong trainers, she haven't really... Looked much into everyone's background obviously because she only read and heard what the public have said about them. "Have more confidence in yourself," Amelia says, assuming that Atlas is just being shy.
Brian
Atlas scratched the back of his head trying to think of an subtle way to bring this "Let's just say that there was nothing i wouldnt do to support my parents when they both fell ill, it made me do some things i'm not very proud of" He sighed "My apolagies" He said when he realized he had overstepped "I probably had one to many"
James
Amelia slowly realizes that maybe she is the one being insensitive here. "No, I-I'm the one that should be apologizing." She should have known it's something he wouldn't want to talk about. Feeling awkward, Amelia would go silent. Honestly, she was curious. She wants to know more, but digging in a man's past so suddenly when they just met is distasteful. "I hope we can get along more, Atlas." She tries to give him a reassuring smile. "I'd like to get to know you more, if you don't mind." Maybe she's overstepping her boundaries as she adds, "Sometimes speaking to another helps you deal with whatever is troubling you. Know that I'm willing to listen when you're willing to tell."
Brian
Atlas smiled "You dont need to apolagize lady Sigford, I'm sure we'll be able to get along" He got up and made another bow "Now please excuse me i should probably go get some sleep but i will keep your advice in mind"
Kendra
Gengar was floating around the mansion, since everyone was sleeping, he didn't really have alot to do. He spotted Leon at the bar, he seemed not like himself, so Gengar floated in and stood next to him. "Yo, are you alright?" Even though Gengar was a Pokemon and Leon was a human, Gengar almost felt a brotherly relationship between them, and he wanted to protect him from anyone that tries to harm him.
Nina
*Hayama, after walking around a fair bit and getting lost- only once, though! And asking someone for directions, entered the bar. It was a god damned long trip for a HELICOPTER to make- he regretted not commissioning a jet, as the trip was getting to him. Sighing, he sat down a few seats from the other person and what seemed like their Gengar, not realizing who it was yet in his tiredness. He really needed that drink, because he knew what happened when he let his guard down...*

"I'll take a Vodka Martini..." *He didn't want anything too strong, but it was a small drink with a fair bit of vodka; just not enough to overpower him, as the bartender gave him the drink and he nodded his thanks. Taking a sip and exhaling, he finally decided to pay attention to his surroundings, looking more closely at the person only a little away.* 'Purple hair... Cap... Ah, this is the Galar Champion, right? Hmmm... WAIT-' *His eyes quickly widened, though he didn't spit his drink or anything, just staring a little but trying not to make it obvious.*
John
Leon didn't look up when Gengar approached him. "Mhm," He simply responds and takes a sip of his drink. Placing it back down in the counter the ice would fall against each other, making a sound he's satisfied to hear. Cool, crisp. He didn't notice the other person as they enter the bar, his head still drawn down and focusing on the glass in front of him. He's deep in thought and if anything, just very tired. Even the Galar champ doesn't approve to be in such a way. Oh well, it's just for the moment now as everything is falling in place and he realizes that he's going to have a hell of a time on this island (in both meanings than one). For someone who likes to keep his influential appearance up, he's failing for the time being. His slacken posture is unusual for someone who seems to always have the energy.
Kendra
He frowned, how to make him feel better? He patted his back. "Do you want to talk about it?" He was actually concerned, not acting like the goofy Gengar he is.
John
Leon has a small realization and he reach out to the ghost/poison type. His hand seems to be able to touch Monika's Pokémon despite it supposedly transparent. "I'm fine, buddy. Just a lot on my plate," He explains with a relaxed smile. That's when he noticed the other person. Well. The other person noticed him. Their eyes connected since the other male was staring already. "Oh, eh, hello!" Leon quickly says. He's wondering why he was getting scrutinized like that (and how Leon didn't notice earlier). It feels awkward after that, but continues to massage Gengar as if he's his own Pokémon.
Kendra
"Like what? Talking about what's going on will make you feel better!" He smiled at Leon, Mimikyu was also wandering around the bar, he was on the table and him and the bartender were having a staring contest, Mimikyu was winning, of course.
John
"There's nothing to talk about, Gengar," He tells the Pokémon and turn back to his drink. Slowly, he could see the ice melding into the drink. Bubbles would rise from the base of the drink and gather on the surface like tadpoles. He force himself to appear more happy, a wide smile on his face when he looks over to Gengar again. "You think this isn't something the *Galar* Champion has to deal with periodically? I could at least handle this much." But maybe it's different, what with... Emotional attachment, is it? For some reason, the situation seems more dire as any move he makes always seemed to be watched. That's what stressed him the most. It seemed like getting involved with Monika just made the situation more worse on her than if they weren't acquainted at all. "Anyway," He takes a large gulp of his drink this time. When he puts the glass down, the male wipes his mouth with his hand. "Why aren't you watching over Monika?"
Kendra
"I thought Mimikyu was watching her?" He turned and saw Mimikyu staring at the bartender, "MIMIKYU!" He shouted at him. "Who's watching Monika!?" Mimikyu looked at him. "She called Alphonse up into her room, so I thought he'd watch her for a little bit." Gengar looked over at Leon. "I'll be... Right back.." He floated up into the ceiling, a few minutes later he came back down, he had a shocked look on his face. "Don't go up there."
John
Leon glares at Gengar. "What ~~the fuck~~ is going on up there?" He heard Alphonse's name before but he doesn't want to assume. His brows furrowed and his mouth shaped into a scowl. He gulps down his drink again, the bubbles soothing his throat and making Leon on a momentary *High*. He doesn't express this, though, and strongly puts the glass down on the counter. He leans down on his palm, his arm resting on the counter, and uses his other hand to tap the surface impatiently. "... All right." They're just friends, nothing more. Maybe Monika just wants to be with someone else she's more comfortable to hang out with? That's nothing to get mad over with, is it?
Kendra
He chuckled nervously. "Aha... They're just... Watching a movie.." They weren't really doing anything that's 'bad' but it was kind of suspicious. Maybe they were just having a staring contest! Yeah, that's probably it! He also kept an eye on Leon's drinking, just to make sure he doesn't drink too much like Monika did.
Nina
*Hayama wasn't the kind of person who liked staring, but at this point he couldn't help but fully turn as he finished his glass, idly sliding it towards the bartender who took it and began to mix another martini for him. Because, there were several things here that piqued his attention. Firstly; he was sitting next to another Champion, Leon. The Galar Champ. Secondly, he'd said hello and Hayama just kept staring like an idiot. Thirdly, the man may be a bit intoxicated. And lastly, the talking Gengar. ......What the actual fuck?* "Oh, u-uh, it's nice to meet you too..." *Rubbing the back of his neck awkwardly as he tried not to stare at the Pokémon like it had suddenly evolved and grown a second head, he put on something of a smile.* "You're the Galar Champion- Leon, right? It's nice to meet you!" *He was rather curt but also tried to speak with his normal bubbly tone, despite the fact he really wanted to examine the Gengar. It had a talking device, but how did that work? Did it have language adjustments? Was it immediate, did it take a bit to translate thoughts, or did it just mess with vocal cords? Did a Gengar have vocal cords? What happens if— shoot, he just said all that out loud, didn't he?* "Ummmm... Sorry?" *This coming from the man who was wearing an invisible suit, but whatever.*
John
Honestly, the change of topic is mighty welcome. If things weren't annoying as it is. "Right. The best. It's nice to meet you, too, uh...?" He's implying to know the other male's name. He shouldn't even be *Buzzed* Though, the damn drink is only 40% alcohol. It's cold, it has that diet cola added- was he that intolerable? Alas, Leon's mind seems slow. Naturally, he holds a hand out to the other. Was he nervous? Leon couldn't really tell. He doesn't look the kind of person who would get flustered, so maybe it's first-time modesty or whatever. Super. Now he's feeling snappy for whatever(?) reason. The smile comes on his face as per usual when faced with a stranger.
Nina
"O-Oh! I didn't introduce myself... Right, I'm Hayama; the current Kalos Champ. Nice to meetcha." *Smiling, he looks down at the handshake. His smile immediately becomes more forced.* 'Fuck...' *See, the Expansion Suit has a neat function called Pokéball Jack. A function that activates automatically. The only ways to turn it off are to use a voice command or bring up the system menu, which also include turning off the suit's camouflage. He was really hoping to **Not** Weird anyone out right away, but whatever... There's a talking Pokémon right there, it shouldn't be too weird, as he sighed and spoke.* "Première. Function, Poke-Jack. Off." *There was a strange chime as he smiled and shook Leon's hand, his own bare hand quickly being replaced by a sleek black metal hand, as the rest of his body was quickly doing the same; one second he was normal, the next he wasn't, and as he shook and pulled away, the suit dissolved yet again.*
Kendra
Gengar went up to Mimikyu and whispered something in his ear. They started talking and glanced at Leon occassionally, with a worried look on their face. They were hoping that he wouldn't decide to leave and see Monika and Alphonse and do something that would hurt either Alphonse, or even Monika.
John
"Kalos? Ah, the sister region to Galar." Leon scratches the back of his head as if in apology. "I should know better when someone becomes champion there. Apologies..." And as the champion spoke, he sees the suit transform. It seem to shimmer like feathers being turned before Leon realizes he's shaking a metallic hand. He's instantly reminded of Alphonse and *His* Metal arm. Lots of metal around here. "Wh-what is this?" Leon questions in a wavering voice for some reason. Either he's trippin' or this other male is wearing no ordinary suit. He's so appalled by its functions and wondering if it's real or not that his thoughts of what could be happening upstairs escapes his mind entirely. What good would it do a man to have something so expensive on? Battling purposes, the galar champ assumes. His child-like curiosity got his heart running just a little.
Kendra
Gengar floats towards Hayama and observes him from every angle he possibly can. "Very interesting.." This technology looked very familiar to him, but where?
Nina
"Oh, um..." *He scratches the back of his head again.* "It's called an Expansion Suit. It's really high-tech and it does... Well, a lot of things. Point is, I wear it so often and so much I usually just cloak it and wear it 24/7...That and it has climate balancing." *He smiles; from his point of view he can't see the suit either, but he can feel a slight coating- in reality, he's just wearing a sweatshirt and shorts, and the suit is basically projecting clothes onto him. Though, if he looks close enough or tries to interact with it, he can see various systems and notifications pop up directly into his field of view.* "It was made in Kalos by a man named Xerosic... There are only 2 in existence, and from what I understand the other is broken with no-one having the knowledge or technical know-how to repair it."
Kendra
The moment he said tech, Gengar was asleep on the table. Snoring loudly, Mimikyu pushed him off the table to wake him up. "AH!..Oh... Thanks Mimikyu..
John
"So you obtained it as a gift or you bought the thing?" Leon goes back to facing his drink. As champion, he'd surely have the funds to spend it on *Anything*. Even still, that might not be enough. It's scary how filthy rich these people *May*(?) be. Aside from that, Leon thought he heard the name "Xerosic" Before. Just vaguely. Nonetheless, it's an interesting piece of equipment. No ambush or surprise act of violence would effect him since his skin is protected by this suit. "Can I touch it?" The words came out before he had the time to think. Touching something that's invisible, though. Right. Leon's not reaching out just yet. Still staring down at his drink like it's the most important thing in the world.
Kendra
Suddenly, Gengar felt a chill. "My Monika senses are tingling." He instantly covered his mouth when he said that. Mimikyu jumped off the table and ran over towards Leon's room.
Nina
"More like it was forced kn me..." *He muttered it, but it could still be heard by the others in the room. He'd never wanted it, especially not with its number of side effects and the things they wanted him to do with the power it brought. Looking down at himself, he stared for a few seconds before Leon popped the question, blinking and raising a brow at the other Champion.* "Uh- sure, I don't see why not. Première; Function, Camouflage; Off." *Again, the chiming noise before the suit began to materialize itself again, minus the helmet, which was kept hidden. It was a sleek black with a few mostly-cosmetic silver bolts, and at times blue and purple lights would flash in the lines of said suit. It was similar to the... More known version, though that was orange and had a big fat E on its helmet, god..*
Steven
Monika stormed into the bar and slammed her head on the table, she screamed at the bartender. "GIVE ME DOUBLE OF WHAT I HAD YESTERDAY!" She slammed her fist on the table, again, almost breaking it, she wasn't aware of the other people in the bar.
John
Leon turns just in time to see the whole outfit come in effect. His eyes widen and his pupils would shimmer. "That's so amazing!" He starts patting the suit down. "You look like a real superhero-" But he made mental note of what Hayama said. "Forced...?-" Of course the champion isn't dumb enough to ask if Hayama could just take it off. If anything, the thing could be sealed to his skin. But with it being forced upon, does that mean he doesn't enjoy the instrument that incases him? Somehow if the Kalos champion is on vacation here, he might not be so distressed about that. Before Leon could just question Hayama himself, Monika entered and slammed the counter next to them. This makes Leon jump and he whip his head over to her. "Oh, look who's up?" He tries to act nonchalantly and oblivious to the fact that she had a guest back at his room with her.
Steven
She immediately put her head up, recognizing the voice. "Ah... Shit.." She scratched the back of her head as the waiter gave her a drink, which she chugged down in a matter of seconds. "Don't ask any questions.." She slammed the glass back down on the counter and slammed her head on the table again.
Nina
*He stared at the new person coming in, eyes only slightly widened at how... Violent she seemed. He hoped she wasn't always like that, as he just kept to himself and moved to grab his drink. Said drink broke in his clutch as he cursed, quickly giving his suit the command to hide itself again so he didn't have to deal with martini on it; it technically was still there but you couldn't see it, as he grabbed a cloth to wipe some of the spots.* "So, you two know eachother?" *Changing the topic away from himself, he looked between Leon and violent-person a few times.*
Steven
She looked at Leon with guilt, anger, and sadness in her face. "Yeah." She said coldly, she wondered if Alphonse was okay.
John
Leon seemed a bit perturbed. "Right." He answers to Monika, understanding her tone of not "Asking" Her. He takes a drink of his own, finishing it as the ice clash with each other in a satisfying sound. He asks the bartender for another round. "We do," He answers Hayama so plainly. Silently, Leon would ask himself why he's acting this way. It's not something he would usually behave as. With Monika in the room, it makes him feel a bit more... Aggressive? No, he doesn't know what he's feeling. Maybe he should just leave. He can't even look at Monika, only by the peripheral of his vision. The Galar champ isn't so dense as he appears. Whatever happened upstairs is something that should stay upstairs. When the bartender hand Leon the drink, he only shakes his head, and gets up, leaving the room without another word to the two.
Steven
She watched him leave and sighed, she really fucked up. Gengar and Mimikyu tried to comfort her but she shoved them away, "Leave me alone.." She grabbed her drink and walked outside, heading towards the forest.
Nina
"Well... Things got weird, real fast..." *Getting up, he exited the bar a while after the two. His room was probably set up already but he could go see later; for now, he wanted to go look around a bit more.*