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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.]

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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.]

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[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.]

[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.]

Don't sweat it, sweetie.

[It's hardly the strangest thing that can happen. The week in Robin's body, or the awkward smelling Spritzee doll she'd woken up with earlier had been enough to convince her that things often just turned on their heads.]

I was making tea, if you want some?

[The side room is more like a cluttered office with several round tables, a desk, and an old fashioned stove in the center burning brightly. There's very little shiny to steal, sadly, save for rows of old trophies made of obvious plastic.

Yuuna pulls out a chair and takes one opposite it.]

How long's this been going on?

[Noire slowly sits down, trying to relax. What a kind, calm atmosphere. What a kind, calm person. Maybe everything really will be okay.]

I don't want to be a bother...

[Destiny huffs. No shiny? Booo. If she'd known that, she would have switched jobs with Noire's other mons. Ah well.]

... Well, I think it wasn't that long ago. Nothing's really changed in my life... I mean, except for the gift.

Kokishi, can you bring me the water?

[Reaching over, Yuuna pulls out a pair of cups and some teabags then. There's a happy chirp and the sound of feet from under a table. A little Ralts appears, waving his stubby arms and making the kettle on the stove drift over to his trainer. Pouring, a steaming cup and a teabag is pushed over towards Noire. A cup of sugar and other things should be within reach.]

The gift? You mean that little doll?

[Peering at it, she makes an amused face as it winks at her.]

[Now who could possibly be upset when an adorable little Ralts is making you tea? She can't help but smile.]

Thank you so much... O-Oh, right, the doll!

[She holds up the Lovedisc Doll, giving it a squeeze.]

I found it on my doorstep, and it's the most adorable thing. I don't know who sent it, but it's one of the nicest gift's I've ever gotten. I've been taking it with me wherever I go, so I can thank whoever gave it to me... Whenever I find them.

[Yuuna leans forward, resting her chin on a hand.]

It's actually pretty cute, definitely. But there seems to be a lot of that going around.

[Reaching to one side she plucks up a Spritzee doll that immediately gives off a poof of perfume. It's a fruity smelling sort, and all the Pokemon in the room can hardly fail to notice it.]

This was on my doorstep not long ago, too. And a friend of mine found a Voltorb at his. It blows up, and mine makes this perfume that drives Pokemon wild. Makes me think that your new doll might be related to this attraction.

[Noire had been about to take the cup of tea, and was planning to put in just a helping of sugar, when she blinks at the sudden revelation. Everyone's been getting dolls? how strange.]

... Drives Pokemon wild? What do you mean?

[But just as the word leaves her mouth, Destiny takes a good whiff and

HELLO NEW BESTIE.

She jumps off of Noire's shoulder, and is now sitting atop Yuuna's head, preening her hair like a best friend should. Noire is horrified at this display of rudeness.]

D-Destiny! Stop that! Get off, right now!

You see what I mean?

[Yuuna seems unphased, reaching up to pick the Murkrow up and set it down gently on the table next to her. And in case it seems upset, she keeps her hand on the bird, stroking it gently, like a best friend should. Reciprocity!]

Now imagine that with a Golurk or a Braviary. I'm glad that Hoyo, my Aerodactyl friend, seems more or less unaffected. She's already clingy as it is.

Edited 2014-12-28 18:27 (UTC)

I'm so, so, so sorry... Normally she behaves much better.

... Sort of.

[Destiny settles for pettings, because pettings are good. And to be honest, Noire is a little hurt that she was abandoned so easily, but she tries to hide it.]

... Wait, if your doll does that... does that mean my doll might be doing strange things too?

Don't worry about it.

[She sips her tea with her free hand, casually nudging Destiny back towards the younger woman. Take your bird back, or at least help with the pettings?]

And it may be that, yes. Though I've noticed my doll's effects have been slacking off as the day goes on. It's probably running out of juice. I imagine, if yours is the same, that'll happen to you too.

I see...

[She's both relieved and disappointed. After a moment of hesitation, she reaches over, trying to scratch Destiny's favorite spots. The bird's pretty pleased at all the attention.]

I should have known that something so nice would have consequences... I'll be sure to get rid of it immediately.

I'm not sure I'd call it consequences as much as inconveniences.

[Yuuna shakes her head, smiling softly. The girl seems hesitant enough as it is, enough that she'd feel bad telling her to toss the toy away.]

I don't think whatever's causing the effects will last very long. I'd keep it, because it is really cute. I'd just put it in a backpack or something, or keep it at home till the effects stop.

You really think so? I don't want to cause anyone anymore trouble. If I'd known this would happen, I would never have picked it up.

[Yuuna sets down her teacup and reaches over to give the strange girl's shoulder a little squeeze.]

Hey, I really do. Weird stuff's been happening for months now, but it passes quickly enough. Keep the toy, enjoy it. It was a gift to you from someone, and you obviously like it.

[Noire appears to be genuinely surprised by this display of affection. She finally gives a little smile.]

Well, then... m-maybe I will. For a while. Thank you, miss... um...

Yuuna. Yuuna Sugasawa.

[Her hand retreats, and she nods.]

And you are?

Noire... and, well, like I said, that's Destiny.

[Chirp chirp, goes the happy bird.]

... My other Pokemon friends might be nearby. They're chasing away the men pursuing me.

A pleasure, Noire.

[Yuuna nods towards the Porygon.]

That's Renraku, and the Ralts is Kokichi. Gouken and the rest are probably poking around in the back somewhere. And if you want to call your pals and hide out here for a while you're more than welcome. I'm off Ranger duty today, and with the holidays my students aren't around.

[a pause.]

Where're you guys from?

[She seems to hone in on the word 'Ranger', but otherwise politely keeps quiet until she is asked.]

... We're not from Union, really... It's kind of a long story, but this is our home now.

[Yuuna's eyebrow lifts slightly.]

Fair enough. Been here long? And what're you doing now? Aside from avoiding suitors, anyway.

I've been trying to find a suitable place... Somewhere I can be of most help to Union. So I've been volunteering everywhere... the hospital, the Rangers... I also do some spiritual meditation in Ninetales Valley.

All good places to work. I trained as a medic myself, but ended up in the Rangers. We're always looking for good hands, and so is the medical center. I don't actually know much about Ninetales Vale, though. I've got friends there, but I'm not too good with spiritualism.

Me neither, to be honest... My mother was excellent at channeling spirits and casting curses, but I was never able to do anything. I've been hoping that by working in the valley, some of my ability from her would wake up, but so far its been hopeless.

Well, it's certainly possible that'll happen. But what are you good at? What skills do you have?

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