001 | Action, Video

[ihaveafeeling]

[Action]

Shizuru stands outside what used to be her workplace, staring in dismay at the lack of progress rebuilding in the aftermath of the earthquake. It was a hair salon. She's not sure what it is now.

She ducks inside the doorway to see how bad the damage is, noting as she does multiple presences nearby. Purrloins. Some strays have found a new home, it seems. Shizuru makes a face.

Passersby may notice shouts issuing from the once and future hair salon as she fruitlessly threatens the pack of Purrloins. She knows she can't take all of them at once in a fight, but that doesn't mean Shizuru won't try to convince them otherwise.

"Get out now, or you're in for serious pain!"

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[Video]

[Someone is checking out the new video feature. Shizuru has a cigarette in her hand and a small rueful smile on her face when she starts talking.]

Hey, everybody. The building where I work took damage in the earthquake, and not only are the repairs going slower than expected, I startled a pack of Purrloins in the process of purloining anything they found.

I could use some business. If anyone wants a haircut, come see me at home and I'll take care of you here rather than at the salon.

Otherwise I might get bored.

[She's clearly not the only one bored, as an Eevee jumps into her lap and nudges her while she's talking.]

3 ♪

[celebrity_commentator]

[Non-Emergency Radio Broadcast]

Here at A.C.E. Studios, we're proud to bring you the finest in round-the-clock entertainment, and for the past year or so we've been proud to have as a member of our organization Miss Rise Kujikawa, whom you all know as Risette. For the last two years, Risette has entranced us all with her wonderful singing and exuberant performances. However, for personal reasons, Risette will be taking a leave of absence from her work with A.C.E. in order to pursue other ways of helping our great city of Union through the current exciting circumstances...

[The announcer's voice drones on, but Rise's stopped paying attention and left the studio already. Nothing else important was going to be said other than just how gosh-darn civic-minded and cool A.C.E. is anyway.]

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[Video]

[The black and white video shows Rise sitting with a Ralts perched on her shoulders piggyback style. The latter is looking around curiously while the former is smiling.]

I have a couple of unofficial announcements for people who don't just tune into news stations. First of all, I know this is really late, but thank you to everyone who helped rescue me when I got trapped during the earthquake. That was the scariest and probably most embarrassing thing that happened to me, but a lot of people risked a lot to help me, and I appreciate it. I also made at least one new friend, so uh, say hi to Himiko, guys.

[The Ralts waves cheerfully at the camera, then goes back to studying something on the ceiling.]

More importantly, Bonding with Himiko here made me realize that there's more important and interesting stuff I could be doing than sitting in a recording studio all day. All this exciting stuff with other civilizations out there and new Pokémon to meet...I mean, I'm not a professional explorer or anything, but I want to help out, and if there are other humans out there, more people who know the area and how to work with Pokémon are better, right?

[She rubs her forehead with one finger, a little sheepishly.]

It's probably kind of arrogant for me to think anyone cares what a fifteen year old kid just decided to do with her life, but this new camera thingy is way too neat to just do a quick thank-you with.

1st Tentacle - Action

[moemoetentacles]

[Anyone out and about in the streets of Union today will probably see a rather strange looking girl with tentacles for hair, walking along and looking rather carefree as she talks to the Tympole she's carrying along with her in a fishbowl, held securely by two of those tentacles as she swings her arms out to her sides.]

It's a good thing those earthquakes finally stopped, huh, Swimmy?  But that's what happens when humans go around poking their beaks where they don't belong!  I'd be squidding mad too if they put a bunch of big dumb machines down in the ocean.

[The Tympole hangs on her every word, nodding its head, its tail wagging back and forth in its bowl as she talks.]

I guess we'll put off the inkvasion for a squiddle bit longer.  I ink they've learned their lesson this time.

[This isn't a strange thing to hear out of this girl's mouth.  Ever since she washed up on the beach about a year ago as an Inkay Shifter, she's been going on and on about 'inkvasions' and how she's going to lead the Pokemon of the ocean to glorious victory over the humans.  In reality, she's been living in Union ever since and freeloading off a family who felt bad for her and took her in.  Not that that's stopped her from spouting off her silly rhetoric.]

So what do you want to eat for dinner tonight?  I'm in the mood for Corphish!

2 | Action

[meguriau]

[ Around Union. Before trip to Old City ]

[ Roxas is actually out and around the city for once?? He's still trying to stick close to the Medical Center as much as possible but he's somewhat strayed away from his usual path between the Medical Center and the University. The reason being is because he's looking for something. During the Earthquakes his Klefki apparently lost one of her keys - her favorite in fact - and he's been helping her look for it.

He's still trying to avoid people as much as people but feel free to spot him looking around where a Pokemon could have lost something in the rubble. Both his Pokemon -- Sora the Eevee and Keeper the Klefki -- are out helping him search. ]

[ Medical Center. After trip to Old City ]

[ Caves, or rather Ruins, are not fun.

Roxas could be found around the Medical Center for just a little bit while he helps a doctor with an errand but as soon as he's done with that he's sent off to go rest in his room in the Psychiatric Ward. Unless you visit him in his room there is only a small chance to catch him while he makes his way from the main part of the Medical Center over to the Ward. ]

[Audio and Action]

[stardustreverie]

[Audio]

So how is everythin' goin' back home? I know things were still pretty roughed up when I left. If it's still pretty bad when I get back from trainin' I'll help out still if ya all will let me.

Also..I might need ta talk ta someone about somethin' later. Hard ta say but I'll ask again once I get back.

[Action]

[Marisa's been out away from the wall during the day, training hard to make sure she was ready for the next big problem that would come up. At night, she's back close to the walls, wrapped up in a blanket and a small fire going. Do you bug her in either time?]

[[OOC: She will return to the city on the 17 so if anyone wants to rat her out/arrest her for being a runaway or whatever, Just let me know! She's also looking for a place to stay for a few weeks.]]