Stalkers RPG Main Action and Team Status [SEASON 4]

[Suicune's Fire]

Ow, my head. Not sure what's going on with Orin but I'll leave that for the others to deal with. I need to go talk with Vye the Bisharp about this captive Mienfoo. Hopefully my diplomacy skills can convince them to release them, or at get them to explain why they're so confident Jasper is the culprit. I'll make sure to ask them about anything else suspicious they may have seen around, or any other information on the stalkers thy might have.

Interview Rapport: VERY POSITIVE, VERY INTIMIDATING
+1 Shared evolution stage
+1 Shared type (Steel)
+Intimidation: Fighting > Steel
+Intimidation: Fighting > Dark

Vye is overseeing a sparring match between two other pokémon when you find him at the Bounty Hunters guild. The bisharp has his arms crossed as his unreadable expression keeps itself set upon the two participants, his composure breaking occasionally to reprimand or shout instructions. You can see that the two pokémon engaged in the sparring take Vye's criticism very seriously, and do not even look up at you as you enter the room and cross over to where the bisharp stands. Aside from one eye following you for half a second, the dual type also does not pay you any mind.

You wait for ten minutes before the match ends and Vye commands the participants to cease. He imparts curt feedback and then begins to depart, which is when you stop him. The bisharp turns around, meeting eyes with you. His stern expression communicates to you that, despite your very clear advantage over him regarding type, he harbours not a single shred of fear towards you.

"What?" he demands, and you waste no time in explaining to him the purpose of your visit and your intentions. You ensure to spare him the unnecessary details and only delve into things you think he would deem important, and you watch as the bisharp inclines his head slightly as you talk. He seems engaged, but you gather that he is not usually so easy to give his attention.

Vye the Bisharp is now COMPLIANT.

"The mienfoo's innocence means nothing to me," he states flatly. "He is a contract; nothing more. Should you wish to have some sway in the matter, speak to the issuer, not the bounty hunter." He cuts the conversation there and goes to turn around, when you stop him again by questioning what it would take to get him to change his mind. Vye turns his head so you can see merely one eye. "You clearly have no concept of a bounty hunter's contract. Either you pay more than the issuer, or you best me in battle." He holds his breath a moment. "Neither is within your capabilities, I'm sure."

You frown at him, but consider one other option: it's possible you could try to rescue Jasper without either the issuer or the bounty hunter realising. Someone else would have to front it, but you figure that it is a viable possibility.

Mission Updated: Fee or Flee
There are three methods of exonerating Jasper: battle against Vye and win; pay Vye a fine of $900 SP$; start a Rescue Mission to rescue Jasper.

"I have run this guild in excess of two decades. My skills far surpass yours, lucario. Should you wish to learn how to utilise skills that I teach, return with a focused mind."

Vye the Bisharp has been identified as a teacher for Rescue/Escape.

The bisharp leaves, this time unresponsive to your attempt at further questioning. While compliant, it does not seem that the dual type has much else to offer at this stage. At least, you figure, you know your options for further pursuing this mission for Yssillee...


Adrian Aylian the Lucario (M: Fighting/Steel)

Health: 10/10 | Sanity: 5/8 | Purity: 10/10
Battle Stance: Fight
Perk: Diplomacy
Trait: Resourceful