Third Prayer [Action/Video] (As well as action throughout the week!)

[faithfulflame]

[It's been a fairly busy few weeks for Rei, really, and she hasn't had a whole lot of time to really do a whole lot that wasn't training. The Shrine had needed tending, to be sure, and preparations for fall had gone well but getting out of Union had been her real priority lately. This weekend, though, it was time for a bit of a breather before heading out to investigate rumors of ruins being opened up. The week before had been somewhat intense, with lots of close calls, and a big surprise towards the end.

Hellenes had finally evolved, as Asemu had said she would. As a result, she felt she owed her childhood friend a thank you for the suggestion, and spent some time setting things in motion. There were, of course, other things to address too...which results in a few video snippets going out.]


Private to Eiji Hino:

Eiji-kun, there's something I'd like to talk to you about, when you get home from work.



Private to Asemu:

Asemu-kun, I have something for you, when you have some free time. Is there a time this week we could meet up?



Private to Honoka and Usagi:

Honoka-san, Usagi-chan...I know I've mentioned each you to one another by now, and I think introductions are in order. It's only proper and I wanted to facilitate it.

Also, Usagi-chan, do you have free time this week?


[And a more general announcement, one forced out of her by her grandfather. She doesn't seem to mind, but it's clear the old man in the background is really the one who wants the announcement made...]

Open Video:

For those of you who do not know me, my name is Rei Hino, and I'm one of the priests at Hikawa Shrine, and my grandfather wanted me to formally invite anyone who is interested to visit our temple. With fall now here, and winter time approaching...it seems like a good time to advertise our services as fortune tellers, charm-makers and exorcists. If you feel like you could use some good fortune or extra protection we happily provide those services, as well as helping drive away evil spirits that may be troubling you.

The shrine too, is just open for visitors who want a quiet place to relax, or travelers in need of a place to stay. If you feel the need, please let us know so arrangements can be made.

Thank you, be well.

[And closing out the feed, Rei just goes about her day.

She will be at Hikawa Shrine and around Union for the early part of the week, but later on she heads down into the Coastal Ruins, carefully picking her way through the ruined streets of the lost civilization. Places like this both intrigued and terrified her, which is why she'd jumped at the chance to visit. The general atmosphere doesn't seem to be affecting her quite the way it ought to, a fact that friends might find more than a little bit strange...]

((ooc: Action here or the Ruins is fine!))

Comments

[honokairo]

Sure! Should I bring anything with...?

[Not that she has much, really.]

[faithfulflame]

Yourself, and if you think your Pokemon might want to, that'd be nice.

[What with them being 3 kindred souls and all.]

[honokairo]

There's a few that might want to come! But...is it okay if I leave a few here...

[She picked up a few who aren't so friendly.]

[faithfulflame]

Whoever you want to. It's entirely up to you, Honoka-san.

[Seriously. Why is that even a question? Rei...doesn't compute because she has befriended so many.]

[honokairo]

Oh, good...I was afraid one of them might try to start a fight.

[She has a mean pokemon. It's...a new experience.]

[faithfulflame]

Oh, well that's okay. We can probably handle them. Is it your first aggressive one?

[honokairo]

Actually...I've got two.

One likes fighting and the other doesn't like it when I'm around other people.

[faithfulflame]

Well...sounds like habits you should try to curb. Especially jealousy. I have a jealous one myself, but socializing him helped.

You'd never know how krabby Moeris used to be by how he acts now.

[honokairo]

Really? Because it's becoming a problem! I can't hang out with anyone without Citrus getting jealous and making them confused! [Literally.]

I didn't know pokémon would act like that.

[faithfulflame]

Well, people get possessive, so why not Pokemon? Do you ignore Citrus around other people?

[honokairo]

Of course not! [Maybe a little but not that much!] It's hard not to when she's constantly in my arms!

And then she chases them away!

[faithfulflame]

What...species is she?

[honokairo]

A Smoochum...

[Yes. That little cute thing.]

[faithfulflame]

And...how is she driving people away?

[honokairo]

She uses one of her abilities on them and they forget what's going on or why they're here. They walk away and ignore me when I try to snap them out of it!

[Sweet Kiss. Honoka is learning the pains of her pokémon knowing that ability.]

[faithfulflame]

Oh. Well. I could probably break her of the habit if you'd like.

[honokairo]

Can you???!!!

[Oh that would be wonderful]

Please! How would you do it?!

[faithfulflame]

Let her try it on me. I'm a Fire type. A little lip blister might make her think twice, and it won't hurt her.

[honokairo]

What if she hates me for letting her get burned though...?

[She'd feel bad.] But I do want her to stop!

[faithfulflame]

I won't burn her.

[Much.]

But if she keeps doing that, she'll eventually kiss someone who will.

[honokairo]

... [She looks down. Rei's got a point.]

Okay. But don't try to hurt her too much, promise?

[faithfulflame]

I won't hurt her more than is absolutely necessary. I can't even make myself all that hot yet.

[Just probably enough to bother an Ice type like Smoochum]

[honokairo]

Okay, I'll bring her then. But my Vanillite is staying home. He'll pick a fight with you!

Eeeeyaaah!!! It's horrible! [That might not be something anyone can fix.]

[faithfulflame]

He'll pick a fight with me? Well, some Pokemon do that too. People do battle with them for a reason...

[honokairo]

But fighting everyone? Who wants to fight that much?!