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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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[She offers an amused smile in return.]

That's the idea. It would be a shame to waste a gift I got in Caldera just because I haven't had any training.

Oh, absolutely. [He smiles at her slightly-] Now, I'm more of a gunslinger than a swordsman, but I'm sure I can give a few pointers, if you want?

All I know is that the pointy end goes into the opponent.

[The simplest rule of all, even if she's not eager to kill anyone. Not when she places a high value on life, as does all of Union. But a leg wound generally won't kill as long as it doesn't go untreated. She would not feel guilty stabbing someone from Gigas in the leg if she had to defend herself.]

Although I've studied biology, so I have some idea of where to aim. Beyond that, pointers would be welcome.

[He comes closer, although he's staying off to one side and just behind her, keeping her on his good side, to stay out of the way of any trouble.]

Before you start swinging that thing around, let's start with the basics. The little things. Posture, grip...

Fair enough. Let's start with grip.

[She holds her hand grasping the sword up so he can clearly see how she's holding the blade.]

What am I doing wrong and what am I doing right?

Not bad, not bad... you want to make sure you've got it under control, like so-

[Don't mind him, but he's going to be reaching out to help position her hand right - well, hands-on.
(That said, he'd probably be doing just that even without the faint scent in the air.)]

Like this?

[Pamela lets her grip be adjusted and shifts her hand just a bit so that she can grip the sword properly and comfortably.]

How about my posture?

[Well, she's got good posture as far as how a noble is supposed to present themselves, but that may not be how one is supposed to hold a sword.]

Very nice - but ah, you don't mean like that, do you?

[He gives a playful smile.]

You've got to make sure you can move. But at the same time, you need to keep your stance steady - keep your feet apart, keep light on them...

[Still pretty close in as he steps around, checking what she's doing.]

[Enjoy that fragrance while moving around her, Braig. It's not strong, but since her body chemistry is producing it naturally, there's nothing that smells unpleasant or off about it. It's like mild, tailor-made perfume.]

So...quite a bit like dancing, then.

When you put it that way, yes. [He reaches out, going to put a hand on her shoulder as he talks-] But remember that you're the one leading. Don't let your opponent push you around.

[Well, that's a bit touchy-feely for someone she's just met, but she supposes that's just his teaching style.]

I'm a fairly assertive person. Getting pushed around shouldn't be a problem.

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