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[blood_and_thunder]

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[Normally Noire shows up looking depressed, scared, fatigued, and forlorn. Today, she's... depressed, scared, fatigued, and forlorn, and now you can add in really, really confused to the mix. Judging from her surroundings, she appears to be hiding in an alleyway, hugging two things - her Murkrow, and a Luvdisc plush. Remember what those do?]

E-excuse me... I'm sorry to bother you all, but, um, I've been having a strange couple of days. I don't know what's going on... Have I finally blossomed into womanhood, or have all the men here have gotten extremely desperate? ... E-either way! All the people pursuing me... I-It's very kind of you, but I don't think I should be taking up a relationship right this moment!

I mean, maybe, someday, I might want to, b-but right now is a really bad time! So... please take that into consideration... 

[She sighs, not realizing the luvdisc plush has winked again.]

ACTION

Destiny, use Haze!

[Murkrow crows, letting out a distinct fog that should hopefully be enough cover for now. Using this chance, Noire and Destiny the bird Pokemon run into the nearest building - it may be your house, your place of business, etc, but she's there now, the door slamming behind her as she catches her breath. Is she finally safe? ... Well, guess what she still has in her arms.]

Comments

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[brandnewshoes]

B-Blossoming into womanhood? Um?

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[blood_and_thunder]

I'm just as surprised as you... I don't feel like I've changed at all, b-but maybe I've had... second puberty?

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[brandnewshoes]

That... that can't happen, I don't think!

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[blood_and_thunder]

B-But then... why is it, everywhere I've been going lately, men are... p-pursuing me?

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[brandnewshoes]

...um, maybe, er...

They think you're cute?

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[blood_and_thunder]

...

...

That can't be it.

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[celebrity_commentator]

Oh, did you evolve recently? Because my ah, "appeal" went up by a few inches when I did back in the summer.

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[blood_and_thunder]

No, it's not that. I focus on evolving my Pokemon friends way more than myself...

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[celebrity_commentator]

Yeah, I'm the same way.

Well, I'm not really sure how to explain it, other than some men being creeps. Until you can figure it out, it might not be a bad idea to have a Pokémon with sleep or paralysis attacks around to protect you from people getting too enthusiastic.

[What, she was a celebrity once.]

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[blood_and_thunder]

I-I'm trying... My other Pokemon are on the look-out, trying to let me know what paths to take... and Destiny here is my bodyguard.

[Yes, that tiny bird in her arms, which shrugs. It's a living.]

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[celebrity_commentator]

Fearsome kid. I usually have a Blissey and a Gardevoir chaperoning me, and I don't think anyone takes them seriously.

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[blood_and_thunder]

B-but those are fully evolved forms, right? They must be strong.

[makeitquick]

[ And it's...! ... A shop next door to a much larger shop. This small shop seems to be being run by a Jigglypuff, who is looking up at her through his glasses with a deeply disapproving look. Who are you and why are you here and are you going to buy something.

...

You know at least his human partner is in the back today, to check on the store, if this gets to be a hassle ]

[blood_and_thunder]

[She'd think this was incredibly adorable, if not for the situation at hand. For the record, the Murkrow glares right back, in a "Take a picture, it'll last longer" kind of way. As for Noire, she flinches at the disapproval.]

I-I'm sorry! Can... Can I stay in here for just a few moments?

[makeitquick]

[ As long as you buy something on the way out.

This is a salvage shop, by the way, full of items that were discarded or "borrowed" from humans in the city and then resold, either of humans who stepped in or to other pokémon willing to trade or shell out their Trainer's coffers. There's all sorts of things in here.

Still, the Jigglypuff nods after that clarification - though his eyes do end up going towards the doll... ]

[blood_and_thunder]

[She sighs in relief.]

Thank you so much... I've just been having the strangest day... I don't think you'd even believe me if explained...

[She wanders around - may as well be polite and buy something. Destiny the Murkrow is eyeing the shiniest of objects, as her kind tends to do. The doll is of course just a doll - a winking doll.]

[makeitquick]

[ A winking... doll.

A winking doll. And that's it, that's when the Jigglypuff is hooked. Oh sure, he had been picking up this cigar and a lighter to light up to calm his nerves, but when he sees the doll, he instead hops the counter, preens himself up towards Noire, and saunters over to her.

Madame, I don't think you should content yourself with these trifles, allow me to take you to the back and show you the finer goods. ]

[blood_and_thunder]

[Noire blinks at the sudden change in attitude, but assumes this puff is just being nice. She smiles, relieved.]

Aren't you a sweet little one? Honestly, I could use a dose of kindness.

[But Destiny the Murkrow isn't as naive. She glares daggers, puffing her chest out, as she sits on Noire's shoulder.

Back off, buddy.]

[makeitquick]

[ A winking... doll.

A winking doll. And that's it, that's when the Jigglypuff is hooked. Oh sure, he had been picking up this cigar and a lighter to light up to calm his nerves, but when he sees the doll, he instead hops the counter, preens himself up towards Noire, and saunters over to her.

Madame, I don't think you should content yourself with these trifles, allow me to take you to the back and show you the finer goods. ]

Action, late because holidays T.T

[rainsrespite]

[The door slams shut behind Noire and she'll find herself in a small, well lit room that looks suspiciously like a martial arts school. If she'd bothered to look at the sign over the door before diving in she'd have seen a stylized Meinshao holding a sign that reads: Yashio Dojo. The only being in the room at the moment is a small, odd looking duck seemingly made out of crystal, it's eyes glowing faintly. A Porygon. And it's probably just Downloading data on the newcomer.

After a few seconds it chimes a tinny little sound and a door to one side opens and a woman's head peeks out.]

What is it Renra...oh! A visitor? Hello there. Something we can help you with?

[blood_and_thunder]

[Noire had been visibly startled by the giant crystal bird - she's used to more spiritual and wilderness-type of mons, so she wasn't even sure if this thing was alive. But once she realizes it's alive, she quickly 'eeps' - and 'eeps' again when a human comes out. Oops.]

S-sorry! I, um... c-can I stay here for a little while? Something really strange has been happening, and, I need to hide...

[Destiny the murkrow hops onto Noire's shoulder. She's disappointed that Porygon is alive - otherwise, she'd love to steal it.]

[rainsrespite]

[It is very much alive. And not particularly large? About the size of a medium sized dog but it is definitely not something natural. It's head turns towards the woman, then back to Noire, as it's trainer steps fully into the room. Yuuna herself is tall for a woman, muscled and athletic, with an air of confidence that conveys her years of training. She's not old really, and her uniform is a spotless white save for a striped belt around her waist.

After a moment, she nods cautiously.]

What's going on? Who are you hiding from, and why?

[A girl, a Murkrow, and possible mischief? What's going down?]

[blood_and_thunder]

Y-you'll... you'll never believe me, but it's the truth.

For a few days now, wherever I go... men suddenly... come after me! Th-they ask me on dates, marriage proposals, and they don't take no for an answer! I-I'm not looking for a boyfriend, but wherever I go, men follow! It's the strangest thing, and I don't know how to make it stop...

[She shudders, hugging the doll in her arms - the lovedisc, that winks. Compared to this tall, muscular woman, Noire is small, frail and scrawny. So she's definitely confused as to why suddenly she's treated like a modern day Aphrodite.]

[rainsrespite]

[Yuuna is seeing a scrawny, frail little Dalish girl so perhaps it's a case of eye of the beholder. At least, that could be it for one or two. But to be so pushy?]

Strange. That's...actually rather odd.

[She nods towards that side room.]

Why don't you come out of the training room and have a seat. I'll keep you hidden, no worries there.

[Porygon moves to follow, and Yuuna slips back the way she came.]

[blood_and_thunder]

[She sighs in deep relief, having honestly expected her story not to be believed.]

Thank you so much. I'll repay you in any way I can.

[And so she follows the two, bowing her head low in gratitude. Destiny rolls her eyes at how much her trainer grovels, but is really on the eye out for shiny things.]