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[thedivinevoice]

[action, against the walls of Union]
[Today, anyone venturing outside the walls of Union may come across an interesting sight - a woman with long, green-tinted hair slumped up against the walls.

Surely she's hurt! Injured! Exhausted or starving, having barely made it back to civilization only to collapse right against its front gates. Perhaps if care is swiftly brought, she may still be able to rec -- ]

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..........

[A light snoring can be heard.]

[public video, much later on]
Well met, everyone.

[The woman appearing on the Warp Band has a mild, pleasant smile as she dips her head slightly. There is a brief flicker of the eyes to her wrist as if she's not entirely sure what she's doing.]

I have been told it would be to my advantage to introduce myself through this device. ...My name is Tiki. It's a pleasure to find myself in such a lively place, though... I see this city, too, has seen better days. Tragedy has been recently averted, I hear.

If there is aught I might be of aid with, I should be glad to lend my help. I am what you would call a Shifter.

[She dips her head again, and it might be noticed now that her hair is a bit too green and her ears too sharply pointed to be normal.]

Comments

[thedivinevoice]

Oh...

How strange. That's what the man who found me earlier said as well.

But I come from the mountaintops, remember? These Pokemon I see wandering about - surely they live on the streets as well.

[heartstorage]

Yeah sure, but that doesn't mean it's a good place to sleep!

[thedivinevoice]

It is kind for you to be so concerned.

Would you have another suggestion, then?

[heartstorage]

Um...well...

[He makes a hmm sound]

I'd offer my bed, but I think the matron would get pretty mad if I had a strange woman sleeping in it...

[thedivinevoice]

[Tiki seems to consider this proposition seriously for a moment or two before shaking her head.]

I fear it would be unseemly. You are a human child, yes?

[heartstorage]

[the answer is yes, but he'll protest anyway]

H-Hey I'm fifteen! That's hardly a kid!

[thedivinevoice]

...Hm.

[Tiki will refrain from mentioning that she's about 550, give or take a few.]

I thank you again, but it would be for the best if I found a different bed to share - if I am to require a bed at all.

[heartstorage]

Okay...[He gets it really. Frankly on his end he's a bit red from embarrassment] Sorry I couldn't be more help.

[thedivinevoice]

Nay.

What you have offered is more than sufficient. That a child of your age should be willing to give such to a stranger - a stranger admitted to be of such a disparate origin - tells more of this city and its people than I could learn in a week of 'sightseeing'.

I believe I shall rest here a bit.

[heartstorage]

Huh?

Well I just can't let someone whose been traveling so far sleep in the streets. That's all...

But alright. Welcome to Union! Oh- I never gave my name! I'm Sora!

[thedivinevoice]

And I am Tiki, as I said.

[Her manner seems a little more grave now that she's done teasing Sora.]

I shall find myself suitable lodgings so as not to worry you, then.

[heartstorage]

Nice to meetcha, Tiki! And I'm glad to hear it. I'm sure you'll find the beds pretty comfortable!

[thedivinevoice]

As I've often found the floor comfortable enough for my needs, I'm sure that will be so.

I offer you my gratitude once more for your assistance, then, Sora.

[A nod before Tiki departs.]

[heartstorage]

Uh, it's no problem. Seeya later hopefully!

[Annd she's gone. Huh. Dragons sure are strange...]