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[ladyofluminosity]

[VIDEO]

Hello everyone! I hope you had a good new year. Hopefully this year will bring more good things to us and our neighbors. Last year was certainly exciting, and I get the feeling that this year will prove even more so.

On that, I have something of an announcement. I've been working on a project for quite some time now, and while I haven't been able to talk about it at length before, I'm finally allowed to speak a bit on it. I'm actually fairly excited.

Back in the summer, the Seekers chapters in Union and Caldera began doing research into a piece of technology known as a Pokédex. In old times, it acted as a portable compendium for pokémon, able to identity different species and dispense information on the fly. We were able to uncover some schematics and parts from the Old City, and since then have been working night and day to see if we could replicate this device in some way, shape or form.

Until recently, we were stumped. We could compile the information and place it into a database, but we couldn't figure out how to make it portable. However, after speaking with the elders at Refuge, we were able to uncover quite a few interesting parts. With these, we believe we'll be able to make something usable soon!

This is a call to any interested engineering types and delvers. We need a bit of help for the final push, to help figure out how to combine the database with the warp band's interface, and to either go through or retrieve more parts. We are also in need of those willing to help gather and compile information about various species of pokémon for the project.

While I'm certainly not the only one working on this, if you are interested, please let me know so that I can direct you to where you need to go. Thank you everyone and have a great new year!


[VOICE | PRIVATE]

[The message is the same, but is sent separately to Lenna and Natalia.]

Hey, when are you available next? I wanted to talk about a few things.


[ACTION]

[To say that she was thoroughly and completely over her head was a bit of an understatement.

Walking around the business district, Lux focused on the more fashionable shops and boutiques. This was more Camille's domain, but the blond mentioned wanting to take care of things by herself; it was probably a bit mistake. She didn't know the first thing about being fashionable, outside of a few very basic rules that her Dragonite taught her. Even then, those were very skewed, and more often than not Camille had a taste for the dramatic.

Sure, every girl envisioned what her dream wedding might look like, and Lux was no different--even with her previous circumstances. But the individual pieces were never solid in her mind, and sending her out to find what she wanted was overwhelming to say the least. She could see a small benefit in letting her family plan the whole thing.

Staring through the shop window at some extravagant dress that likely weighed more than she did, she let out a long sigh. This was harder than she thought.]

I think I need a break...

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[ladyofluminosity]

[Lux was particularly late home today, going on instructions from Ezreal to start research about a certain thing they had talked about. She looked a bit tired, but was surprisingly chipper for coming home well past dinnertime.]

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[indy_wannabe]

[When Lux walked into the apartment a voice called out from the office]

Dinner's in the fridge!

[voice, private]

[healthepot]

I'm available this afternoon and tonight--and for the next couple of days, for that matter. Is everything alright?

[voice, private]

[ladyofluminosity]

Everything is fine, but I'd rather talk about this in person than over the network. How does tonight sound?

[Video]

[thunderboltprincess]

Well, I'm not an engineer at all, but I'd be willing to help you gather up data when I head out of the city.

[And everyone is glad that Makoto isn't an engineer, especially with her Electric typing.]

Any sorta places you're most interested in getting the info from or do you know how long it'll take you all to get these...Pokédex ready to take out?

[Video]

[ladyofluminosity]

That's all right, really any help is greatly appreciated.

[She thinks for a moment.]

Honestly, we just need more information all around. I don't want to restrict you in any way, so anything you find in your travels would be great to have on hand.

As for how long, it's hard to say. It will all depend on how much help we receive.

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[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

I can meet whenever you like. Just let me know when and where.

voice, private

[ladyofluminosity]

What time works the best for you? I don't want to inconvenience you.

[Video]

[rainsrespite]

Oh? Made some progress did you?

I volunteered to go into the Old City before, so I'll do it again if you think you'll need the help.

And on the academic side, I've been keeping physical records of all the Pokemon I've encountered or had evolve with me. I can give you copies, if you want.

[Video]

[ladyofluminosity]

[Lux nods.]

Quite a bit, I would say. We're getting close, I can feel it.

Copies of your notes would be great. Anything that we can use to further strengthen the database is appreciated.

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[actuallyniceguy]

I can probably help with making the device. I'm, uh, something of a gearhead. I make a lot of Enhanced items.

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[ladyofluminosity]

Oh?

[She hadn't seen him in the shop at all. A freelancer?]

That would help a lot, actually. Most of us have experience with compiling information, but not much as far as building is concerned.

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[celebrity_commentator]

If you need to know basic stuff about different Pokémon species, I think I'm your girl. Aside from being an Analyst, I've bonded more different Pokémon than anyone else I know of, and I love looking for new ones, too.

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[ladyofluminosity]

Having another analyst on hand would certainly help.

[Video]

[allergictoloveletters]

I would be more than happy to assist in any way I can. While I am not an engineer, I have some knowledge on the anatomy of many pokemon, if that would be of any assistance. And I am not too unused to technological items.

[Video]

[ladyofluminosity]

Yes, that would be great! Most of what we have right now are field notes, so getting more extensive information would be wonderful.

[Video]

[niepokonany]

I'm not super good with machines, but like, if I'm outside the walls all the time anyway, I can keep an eye out for stuff if you want!

[Video]

[ladyofluminosity]

That would be wonderful if you could do that. I don't wan to ask too much.

[Video]

[second_destiny]

Want me to keep you up-to-date on my exploration out in the wild? I already keep a log.

[Video]

[ladyofluminosity]

If you could bring your notes to the Seekers headquarters so they can be put into the system, that would be the best bet. Keeping an eye out is a given, of course.

[Video]

[stop_cannontime]

Hmm... How much interest do you have from Engineers so far?

[Video]

[ladyofluminosity]

Honestly? We could always use more. When we began this project, we had no idea of the scope of it. Any and all help would be appreciated.

[Action]

[unbalancedlove]

Where do you want to go next, Rally?

[A cheerful Kirlia guides her trainer along with quick steps and one of her hand holding Kotori's as they walk through the most fashionable streets in the business district. Everything is a bit over her budget if she had to be honest and 'a bit' is certainly being generous but when Rally asked to be taken shopping for her newest fascination, rose corsages, she found herself unable to say no. When does she say no to Rally to begin with?

Even so Kotori can't say she isn't interested in these display windows full of delicate embroidery and expensive fabrics. While she is not a good actress to begin with there is no need to act excited for the Kirlia's mood today: she is just as interested in all these delicate items as the girl is. Unaware of how close she is to a familiar face the brunette girl lets out a lot sigh of admiration at such a detailed, fancy, dress.]

So beautiful... but a bride won't be able to dance with it, right?

Kiriiii

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[ladyofluminosity]

[Lux didn't notice anyone else beside her until the girl finally spoke. Was that really the case? The blond tilted her head this way and that, hmming gently in thought. She could see that being a problem, now that it was mentioned. There was just too much going on.]

I guess you're right. But then what should I be looking for?

[Wait, who was she talking to? Blinking a few times, she noticed Kotori and Kirlia's reflection in the glass and looked over. Gosh, she looked so familiar, but where had she seen her before?

She gave the other girl something of an apologetic smile. She was just talking to herself, really!]

[outtahere]

I'm still up for this, both with looking for more parts and the integration process. The underlying technology seems more and more interesting the more I've considered it.

[ladyofluminosity]

We could use the help. Unfortunately, we are extremely limited as far as Engineers are concerned.