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Ever the kind gentleman (around mysterious ghost-type women, at least), before leaving, he tips an invisible hat to Vex, and gives her some parting words.
"Well, I don't personally have such a skill, but I do know a person... Ha, I've only been here a day and it feels like I know everyone. I'll get right on it - I'd like to get to know you in particular better, and the view from up here must be beautiful, normally."
Ah, romance.

Now to talk to Timpani the Kirlia after stalking her through the sewers, from the shadows, for the better part of the day

Edit: Always Diplomacy. Always.
Updated your post. ;)


Interview Rapport: VERY POSITIVE
+2 Shared types (Psychic, Fairy)

You locate Timpani at the Valley Wellness Centre, where you quickly find out she works. She greets you at the door, eyes wide and curious as she sees you. Immediately it's as if the two of you have a certain kinship, and you can already tell that it seems to be something she values.

"Hi there!" she begins. "Welcome to Valley Wellness. You're not...here for an appointment, are you? 'Cause I don't think you're..." She half turns around, hesitant to leave you stuck at the door, and calls out to her colleague. You hear no response, and she pulls a tooth-baring awkward smile. "Oops. I think he's with a patient."

You intercept her there, introducing yourself and explaining that you do not have an appointment. But you are there to speak with her, and she responds immediately with repeated nods, opening the door wider to you.

"By all means, do come in!" she offers, extending out her right arm which, you notice, is missing a hand entirely. You thank her as you enter.

She shuts the door then leads you through to an empty room with a desk, a couch, and some cushions on the floor. The interior is fairly simplistic, and you can see that all furniture in the building is old, a little broken, or somewhat stained. You figure that a place like this wouldn't pull in high figures, so it's no surprise that their assets are second-hand or a little rickety.

"So, what brings you here specifically?" she wonders, sitting down on a chair while you take the couch. Her eyes are narrowed a little as she retains a small smile. "I certainly haven't seen you around before."

You take that moment to explain the gist of your mission here in Salvage Keep, outlining the importance of what you and your companions are doing. You go in-depth about your capabilities, you brave nature, and your unending passion for justice. Some of it might be a little embellished, but you know you're convincing enough, and the kirlia's eyes barely leave you while you give her small examples of the success you've already had so far, and the reason why cooperation of the locals is imperative to the mission. You can say with certainty that you have her undivided attention.

Timpani the Kirlia is now COMPLIANT.

"Well, I must say, Mister Nicklefool, it sounds like you do very important work," she says, and for a moment you can't tell if she's serious or just playing on your ego. "I do have information for you, though." Her tone shifts to one a little more serious as she folds one leg over the other, and rests her left hand over the stub on her other wrist. "I normally live in Trinket Tower when I'm not working, and, well...things have been a little dangerous there of late. Eclipse and I live beside each other in the tower, but ever since that shadow stuff moved in, we've been staying at Longstay Ranch." She sighs. "And let me tell you, that place is...nice, but it's not home. And Vex is much more accommodating than Golly. He's not bad, but he's not...Vex." She gives a chuckle. "Anyway, even before that darkness started spreading there, residents were finding weird notes, and there was even an explosive at one point. I don't know if that relates to that Stalker who blows up its victims...but, perhaps it does?"

She pulls open a drawer in her desk and reaches in, extracting two berries. She's barely able to hold them both in the one hand, but she's managing somehow. "I was going to save these for a rainy day, but, Mister Nicklefool, if you're going to be investigating those evil Stalkers, perhaps you're going to need them more than I will." She gets up and offers them to you, then sits back down again.

[Sitrus Berry] and [Starf Berry] were added to Nicklefool's Inventory.

"I'm more than happy to chat for a bit longer, if there are more things you'd like to ask me. But it will have to wrap up pretty soon," she says, and you shrug, figuring it wouldn't hurt to talk a little more. Over the course of the next fifteen or so minutes, she tells you about how many pokémon who should be coming to see her haven't, and those who used to come no longer show up. "Sometimes all they need is someone to talk to," she sighs, meeting your gaze. "If you need anyone to speak with...if these Stalkers start taking a mental toll on you, know that I'm always available." She gives you a warm smile, which slowly becomes a little cheeky. "By appointment!" she adds, giggling a little.

When Timpani's client arrives, she thanks you for coming and shows you out, advising you to take care of yourself. You give a tip of your invisible hat, to which she smiles and shakes her head.


Nicholas "Nicklefool" Foligan the Mr. Mime (M: Psychic/Fairy)
Health: 10/10| Sanity: 8/8 | Purity: 10/10
Battle Stance: Fight
Perk: Diplomacy