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[Pamela looks quite different on this warp band broadcast. Her eyes are much lighter, she's lost the glasses, and her skin's quite pale - it's almost white with a slight greenish hue. Her hair even grew a few inches. In fact, someone who didn't know her well probably wouldn't recognize her until she starts speaking.]

'Tis the season to evolve, it seems. I'm going to need a mostly new wardrobe - at least for the things I can't just have altered. I'd welcome some company.

[Her Roselia nudges her shoulder insistently and pipes up. Those who understand Pokemon will hear him saying "The party, Pamela! You promised!" Pamela sighs a bit but smiles shortly afterward.]

Yes, Basil, I won't forget. My family is insisting that I have a big party for my birthday this year. It's a month from now and I'm extending a formal invitation to everyone. Please RSVP with at least five days' notice if you'll be coming for dinner. Otherwise, there will be a buffet.

[Basil nods approvingly and Pamela disconnects the video feed.]

[Action - Out in a clearing in the Verdant Forest near Union's walls]

[She'd thought about asking, but in the end decided to see what she could do on her own with the Leaf element enhanced sword she'd been given for her part in aiding Caldera.

It's quite apparent that she's a beginner. She's got a basic grasp of "aim the pointy end at the opponent" and her footwork isn't awful solely because she knows how to dance. There's some grace to her movements. Just not much skill. Anyone who knows what they're doing could disarm her very quickly.

Her Gloom, a baby Oddish, her Roselia, a baby Scyther and her Venusaur are sitting back and watching her with some mild amusement. Sage the Venusaur lets out a little warning growl when he hears someone approaching. Pamela stops what she's doing and glances in the direction Sage is indicating.]

Oh, hello.

(ooc note: With Pamela's 1st evolution comes pheromone powers. They aren't very powerful yet and have a short range of approximately 3 feet or so. She's currently unaware that she has them. If you want to embarrass your character a little, please feel free to have an awkward moment. Otherwise, please feel free to comment on that perfume that suits her so well)

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I evolved just this morning. I'm still getting used to it, but I'm happy with the end result.

[The facial structure and the hair colour are the same, but even her hair's grown a bit. She doesn't need her glasses anymore, and she's considerably curvier than she was before, with her waistline still remaining tiny. Evolution was kind to her.]

[ It is, yeah. And Melaka gets all up close now in Pamela's business to check her out there, from more than one angle. She initially meant this to be short... but then she smells a little nice, and perhaps lingers a bit longer than she should before she pulls back and taps one finger on her facial scar ] Impressive, yeah.

[ A beat ] ... Sorry, I forget your name. Know we met before.

[That's a bit close...but she doesn't really mind. After all, it is a drastic change and Pamela's in a good mood.]

It's quite all right. I don't think we ever got around to introducing ourselves. Just our pokemon.

[She holds out a hand to shake.]

Pamela Isley.

[ And Melaka... smiles. She grins a bit wider than she normally would and takes the hand. She might put too much pressure on it (fighting type, oops) and it also is clear that her leathery fingerless "gloves" she has on are now part of her body from her evolution. ]

Melaka Fray, here.

It's nice to meet you properly and not under the influence of...whatever that was.

[She smiles though she raises an eyebrow at the grip. That's a bit uncomfortable, even for someone who's accustomed to climbing trees regularly.]

Yeah, it's nice to meet you too.

[ Oh my god why does she feel so... so something. He keeps the probably too strong grip probably too long before she realizes that she's doing it, colors, and then pulls her hand back. Oops ]

[Ow, her hand. She discreetly stretches out her fingers after that, combining it with a stretch of her arms so it looks like she was going to do that anyway after practicing with her sword for a while.]

How have you been since we last met, Melaka?

Good as a girl can be when there's grim work like that whole invasion of Caldera thing. Can't say I've hit too many bumps before that, though.

[ Oh man why does she feel like that's a boring story. What does that matter if it is? ]

Oh? Were you part of the fighting? I was on the diplomatic team and I was helping the Calderans with their crops within the city.

[Now she is curious about Melaka's contribution. She vaguely remembers seeing her there, but had been so focused on her tasks that she did little else. In fact, most of her socializing had happened while she was taking breaks between using her powers to accelerate the growth of the crops.]

Not quite. I was helping get the supply lines in order.

[ She should have fought. Just look at her, she was made to fight, born to fight, forged to fight. But she can't imagine fighting other humans in that sort of pitched, dramatic conflict. Not yet. Even if it sort of makes her hang her head ]

The supply lines were a key part of breaking the siege on Caldera. We got the refugees out and food and medicine in. That's how we convinced Gigas that continuing the siege would be a waste of time and resources.

[The tactical strikes had played a role as well, but ultimately their forces were outclassed in terms of military power.]

Well. Glad to hear I did something.

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