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[The day after the Dreamworld closes, a caravan of thirty-or-so people travels towards the city from the direction of Caldera. The carts are beat-up, and the people and Pokemon are weary, more so than even a trip through the West Desert could manage. Their clothes are old and worn, patched several times over, and the few weapons they carry are makeshift. The only weapon in good condition isn't truly a weapon at all. Rather, it's a Honedge willingly strapped to the side of the young woman who leads the group, additionally accompanied by a Polar Vivillon.

Eventually the caravan enters Union. The woman speaks to the guards, and soon enough rumors start spreading through the City like wildfire. It almost sounds like something out of a fairy tale. A group of refugees, coming from a city destroyed by Gigas, led by the last living heir to the throne. Despite her status as deposed nobility, those who say they've talked to her find her friendly, if a bit guarded and a little formal.

Inbetween conversations, Lucina waits, contemplative. Hopefully the stories the Calderans told were true, that Union was accepting as they said it was. Her people needed a new home, and short of doing the nigh-impossible and finding a way to Ylisse, Union was their only real option.]

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[The Warp Band video reveals a young woman with a Honedge and Vivillon floating next to her.]

...Is it working?

Hello Union. My name is Lucina of Ylisse, and these are my companions Noble and Grace. I wish to introduce myself, and thank the city for taking in my people. We've been without a place to call home since Gigas destroyed our city, and it's wonderful to finally see that change. I know I'm not in much of a position to ask anything of anyone here, but I hope you'll treat them as well as you'd treat your own people. It hasn't been an easy time for them.

In any case, thank you so much for what you've done so far. I know my parents would have loved to meet you all, were they still with us.

[The smile she gives is a sad one, and the Honedge and Vivillon fret a bit, with the Honedge being the one to speak up]

Are you alright, Milady?

I'm fine, Noble. You don't need to worry about me. Again, thank you Union.

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[When Natalia heard the rumors, she immediately decided that she had to pay a visit herself.

Not even hours after the caravan had arrived, Natalia's approaching the caravan, flanked by her Dragonair and her Luxray.] Hello there!

[Lucina looks up from where she's helping to feed some of the Gogoats that had been pulling the carts, and pulls away to talk to Natalia.]

Ah, hello. [She bows slightly.] I'm Lucina. I assume you're curious abut our group here?

Natalia Lanvaldear. It's a pleasure. [She extends a hand for handshake, offering a small smile.] You're the refugees from Ylisse, right? Welcome to Union.

[Lucina takes the and, offering her own small smile.]

News spreads fast around here. I wasn't exactly expecting this kind of a response to our arrival, but it's nice to know my people are welcome to stay.

If there's anything you or your people require, we'll be glad to provide it. [The Dragonair gives a firm nod in agreement with his trainer.]

Thank you, but truthfully, there isn't much at the moment. We're negotiating temporary housing, and I understand there's room in the tower for our Pokémon. I was wondering out how I could obtain a Warp Band, though.

[Time for Lenna to put on her polite and regal face.]

Welcome to Union, Lucina and people of Ylisse. My name is Lenna Charlotte Tycoon, of the Tycoon noble house. I am sorry to hear of the fate of your home, but it is my sincere hope that you can find a new one here in our city. If there is any way I can help as you are all getting settled in, please don't hesitate to let me know.

Thank you, Lady Tycoon. It's nice to know there are still places in this world that are willing to help others.

Just Lenna is fine. And actually, you have good timing... I'm going to be hosting a charity event to benefit the poor of Union and people who are moving here from other areas. I'd love to have you and your companions join us.

My Pokemon and I, certainly. But, I'll have to ask my people if any of them they wish to attend. I'm used to having attention placed on me, but they might feel out of place there. I don't want to force them into an uncomfortable situation, especially just after arriving.

Of course, I understand completely. Please let them know they're certainly welcome if they do choose to attend.

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[ Metalhawk is a face among the churning masses. He'd come to the beck and call of rumors, and it seemed they were true. He observes the group and waits for a lull before he wades forward with a taloned hand outstretched in greeting. ]

Greetings! I'm Metalhawk. I'm sure you've heard enough of this by now, but welcome to Union.

[Lucina, flanked by a Honedge and Vivillon, waves back.]

More than a few times, but it's good to know we're accepted here. My name is Lucina, and these two are Noble and Grace.

[ He nods to her and then to both Noble and Grace. ]

I heard what happened. It's a blessing that yourself and your people made it here intact.

[ more allies for Union and enemies of Gigas. How long will the tenuous pact hold? ]

If there's anything I can do to help...

[ anything. Metalhawk empathizes—he understands displacement, the knowing that home was no longer home. ]

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[Though she manages to keep the slight resentment she feels off her face, Metalhawk's first statement is one of the few things Lucina has tired of hearing. She knows those who say it mean well, but she hates "It's a blessing", "You're so lucky", and all the similar comments. She knows she and the others were lucky to escape, but it doesn't really feel like it, being alive while hundreds, including her mother and father, aren't.]

Accepting us into your lives is more than enough so far, but I'll keep it in mind.

[ another small, curt nod. ]

Of course.

[ He looks to Noble and Grace, then lets the sound of the milling crowd, the murmurs passing between refugee to refugee, slip between them. ]

I wont claim to know the hardships you've encountered—that's none of my business. What I do know is that you and your brothers and sisters are not the only ones displaced by Gigas.

[Lucina's eyes closed, as she visibly restrained herself. After she'd come out of her fugue, there'd been days where she felt like she should go and attack Gigas herself, regardless of the consequences. She'd suspected, really, that the destruction of Ylisse hadn't been the first time Gigas had done such a thing, but to have it confirmed brought those early feelings right back to the fore. She stamped them back down. Running off and getting killed would help nobody, she reminded herself as she took a deep breath.]

That's...disturbing, but unsurprising. I just wish I knew why. What purpose does all of it serve</i?

If I were to guess, it would be to further their own agenda—be it a resource grab, a display of power, tactical positioning, or other unknown motivators.

In the end the result is the same. [ He spits the last sentence out, every word dripping with venom. His scowl deepens. It sickens him that there are people willing to do this—to hurt others. ]

[ Sorry to break the train of regal looking people.

Shyvana looks more like a soldier than a noble, but she's going to hold her head high and greet her. ]

Welcome to the Union. I hope you have a good time here... I am sorry to hear about your parents.

You don't need to apologize for it. The only ones who have anything to answer for are Gigas.

I know, but I still wish you the best despite the tragedy you have been through.

[There's this young-looking guy with an Espurr looking on from a corner of the feed]

Hey, welcome to Union, nice to meet you, I'm Vanitas and this one over here [he points at the pokemon] is Flood. I'm sorry to hear about your city and family, hopefully you'll feel at home here in Union

I hope so as well.

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