CU Pagoda F4

-Silent has totally been there following shortly after the rest, looking unamused at the group's attemprs to solve the puzzle of the sundials-

-(or sundial, singular. Tricks be like)-

-Like some of the others, he has been VERY busy doing nothing, just in case that works. Like, ya know, like in that fight against the mirror and the sword. Or that fight against the mime. Or...-

-to Mendel-

"Say, what are the chances that the shadows disappeared because they went somewhere else? Like, we are in the somehow-completely-opposite sundial than we are supposed to be? It would fit the concept of always have something to do..." -- shakes head -- "Granted, the way to know would be splitting up but... barrking marking each sundial somehow, I can't think of anything clearer..."

-Thinks for a moment-

"...Speaking of marking," -- turns to Cu Sith -- "Why have I not asked you to 'mark' the sundial?"

Cu Sith -looks offended: "Because you think I'm too nice and well-mannered for that."

Pagoda F4

"...Where is Cu Sith? he's taking too long..."

-Silent does not realize that when Cu Sith touched the sundial, he got teleported somewhere else-

-Meanwhile Silent follows Dune, who basically leads them to the next room which is the same one they were before-

-Silent observes as Galvani makes Dune teleport-

"...Right. Should have seen THAT one coming." -- looks around for Ren -- "Okay, let's be careful with this one."

-And touches the sundial to be teleported to wherever...-

-Silent listens to Ren's comment about lacking the adequate McGuffins for plot progression-

"Hmmm... what about, let's say, a song to pass the time?"

-(As a response, Ren whistles the Song of Double ime)-

CU, Foggy Walk

-Silent looks around as he and the rest observe the totally not Ren-inspired environment-

-absentmindedly-

"Much as it might seem like this is a very wrong time for this.... Remind me to have fantastique bad dreams."

-Observing as Mendel gets  his face full of barrier, Silent decides to keep an eye on some of the statues; all the while he readies his card-

CU, Theater

"Hmmmm... having to figure out lyrics..." -- shies a bit -- "Admittedly it doesn't look like we would have Youtube or AudioTag, and the last musical play I was at was at, what, age 12?"

-Heads for the obvious handholding-

"So, Ren, while I can't presume of knowing mind things that much, I'd at least trust I know some. If the handholding continues any far past this point, wouldn't you think your Shadow expects us to succeed somehow, even if the result is worse for you?"

CU, Theater, Parlor Numero Dos

-Silent arrives to the place following the others, musing something about how he hopes when it is time to face the Shadow, it'll still show a certain preference of form over function.-

-After listening to Joseph more or less celebrating-

"That's just great! I mean, not exactly, if you know what I mean but no offense."

-Stops to listen around as the music has stopped and not bothered to play back on, looks around looking for any clues, noticing instead the visual "noise" and ambience of the room-

"Hard as lightning, soft as candlelight..."

-And keeps thinking for a moment while Mendel explains about the verses-

"If hearing is believing but music is deceiving, and the music has stopped, then perhaps we must pay ear to something else that is happening in the room. All of these statues, and ornaments and things... perhaps one of them sounds out of place." -- turns to Mendel -- "It would also help explain the choice of language. Being soft, gentle and tender are all ways to express about someone who chooses to listen rather than to speak to others."

(reflect)

[spoiler]This is a... sorta time shenaniganned sudden idea of injecting something into the past, we had with Bittersweet. Technically, it takes place in the past shortly after the whole Eskay-Sarah thing. Film at eleven.

Somewhere near Ecruteak, $AMBIGUOUS_NUMBER weeks ago

At a forest clearing, a couple of small groups of Pokémon are gathering. Each group comes from a different direction in Johto, but they all have something in common...

An Ursaring and a Miltank leading their respective groups, as newcomers, are having a bit of a hard time with the formality of the situation; each of them is approaching it their own way.

Ursaring from the North: <Wow... this is a... long time since we haven't been around here.> He looks around cautiously, not used to the surroundings.

Miltank from the West: <We were sent here as soon as we heard the news!> Prods the Ursaring -- <You should relax! This will be a good time!>

A Weepinbell and a Nidorino leading their respective groups are at ease in their places, and observe the other Pokémon.

Nidorino from the South who is totally not Hamada: <Our elders were most pleased. It's been a time since a summons of this kind was invoked.>

Weepinbell from the East: <That's right...> -- looks the Nidorino up down -- <I don't remember you at least, nor do I the Ursaring.>

Ursaring -fumbles: <...Uhm... it's my first time out of the northern thicks.> -- looks around -- <Anyone wanna fight? I-I could use a fight...>

Weepinbell: <What I want to know is why are we summoned here and not to the summit.>

At this the four leading Pokémon turn their eyes to the huge man-made structure that can be seen near the city. The one atop which their elder Legendary roosts, when he feels like it.

Nidorino -sighs: <Last summons I recall, there were some issues because a human was summoned too and he had to offer a machine of some kind to the priests to get to the Summit.>

Ursaring -frowns: <...Wha? I mean, what for? We could just->

The other Pokémon look at him...

Ursaring: <-go tell them we were summoned, ya know? We'd just need a translator.>

The other Pokémon still look at him...

Ursaring -coughs: <...Were you all thinking that I wanted to, what, bust my way in? Into sacred grounds?>

Weepinbell: <In my defense, except for the Miltank over there we can't really appeal to our cuteness.>

The Nidorino and Ursaring groan and then engage in more conversation about the call they got to meet in the grounds for a [notice] by Ho-Oh...
.

At the place of the meeting near Ecruteak, some time ago

As Ho-Oh and his chick have descended, the groups of Pokémon led by the four specific ones bow; the four leaders are swift to approach and stand in reverence. All except one...

Ursaring -hunches: <Awwww look it's like a Ho-Oh but in miniature! And it looks so cute...>

Miltank: <Respect! Hush it!> -- clears throat, bows nervously -- <Oooh it is by the grace of Ho-Oh that we stand. We are so glad to see you.>

Nidorino -steps in: <Our greets to u Frith, and his chick.>

Weepinbell: <A pleasure, of course. What is this [announcement] that brings us to your presence, great Bird?>

Miltank: <We certainly hope it is not bad news...>

Near Ecruteak, at some point probably

-The four Pokémon as well as some others who have managed to hear, gasp at the news-

Miltank -worriedly: <...How come? Stepping down?>

Weepinbell: <Oh... i-is the "temporarily" that important, right?>

Nidorino: <B-but u Frith! A-are you leaving us?>

The newcomer of the group of course doesn't get a thing and makes that absolutely plain to preceive:

Ursaring -walks in circles asking for hints: <Wait what, what is going oooooooooon?> o_o

There some hushes and cries around for trying to figure what is going on, as the lead group takes note of the emphasis on the temporarily; they and some older Pokémon wondering if this means a departure due to an unfinished business elsewhere, an illness, or something of that sort. Some concerned forest citizens ask around if that means they have to go around looking for a golden feather. Some other Nidos and Miltank come to their leaders to check on the news and they engage in some chit chat for the moment, while the Weepinbell carefully presses for a clearer explanation.

Near Ecruteak, in the past

-Some of the Pokémon in the group stare at the minor birb argument and look at each other-

Weepinbell -to the Miltank: <...Uhm... what's 'underpaid'?>

Miltank: <It's a description of our jobs...> -sobs.

The Weepinbell just nods absentmindedly, not really getting anything more than before; meanwhile, the other Pokémon turn to Ho-Oh.

Nidorino: <Well, then, ah... u Frith?> -- trades inquisitive looks with the Miltank for a moment -- <You are... well, leaving, and the morning sunlight and the grass->

Miltank: <Which we are very thankful for the taste of, by the way!>

Nidorino -flustered: <-yes well... Uhm... you are... well, leaving?>

-The other Pokémon look at Ho-Oh worriedly-

Ursaring: <Did something bad happen? I-is someone not doing their work?>

Weepinbell -looking at Nix for a moment: <Are you leaving with the chick? Are you leaving us with the chick? Is the chick okay?>

Miltank -to the others: <Hey, guys, calm down. Geez, males.> -- turns to Ho-Oh, bows -- <We just want to be ready in case this vacation is going to be for an indefinite amount of time, I guess.>

Once Upon A Time Near Ecruteak

-Spectrum's appearance amidst all the spectacle with the rainbow flames and all comes as a surprise. Everyone is AMAZED:

In fact, some of the Pokémon, such as the Weepinbell, are clapping at the marvelous demonstration by the god bird. How does a Weepinbell clap I'm not completely sure but hey, thats not the issue here!-

Ursaring: <...Beautiful.> -- sobs.

Weepinbell -clapping: <8.8/10>

Nidorino: <Just like the tales Maekrite told~>

-Then, as the light subsides, Spectrum is revealed. The mons involved in the meeting fall silent and stare at the Flygon for a good while, then they turn to look back at Ho-Oh-

Nidorino: <An assistant? Uhm... h-hi?>

Miltank: <Oooh cool! Nix's got a secretary bird!>

Ursaring: <T-that's like, the weirdest bird I've ever seen...> -- fumbles.

-The four Pokémon look at Spectrum and wave their welcomes, looking if anything somewhat weirded out. Then the Miltank approaches-

Miltank: <Well aren't you a weird mon. Haven't seen any like you around. I'm Loa, from the Olivine farms.> -- inches closer, teasingly -- <So, you got to take care of Nix...>

-Meanwhile the Ursaring turns to Ho-Oh-

Ursaring: <Oh, great bird, is then anything in particular that you require of us to teach the precious little bird or her assistant bird?>