Second Song | Video/Action

[encouragetomorrow]

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[Since her return from-- whatever it was that they did and witnessed with Lugia and the three legendary birds, Honoka has thrown herself head-first into finalizing her little sweets shop. Outside the cart there is a large sign, once again in her handwriting, colorful and probably not-quite dry yet. It reads: "Unionomura☆Grand Opening". Anyone who happens by will find the orange-haired girl bustling about the tiny cart, setting out sweets of varying types in small baskets hooked onto the outer edges of the cart. They have humble prices attached to the baskets and names and flavor profiles, and she is inviting everyone who comes by to try one on the house.]

[She's trying very, very hard not to dwell on the events with the Gods, that much is obvious to anyone who knows her. She sets up her Warp Band to broadcast her advertisement across it as well, reaching out to the whole of Union.]

Experience the taste of Caldera!! Unionomura, Calderan sweets made right here in Union. New customers receive a trial sweet of their choosing!

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[She seems a little less energetic than usual, but she's smiling all the same.]

I hope everyone is okay. I've opened up my cart, you're all more than welcome to come take something home to enjoy.

Um-- Mr. Ichimonji, if you have a minute, I have a favor to ask.

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Private to Honoka.

[expertonshutters]

[He doesn't look so great himself, but for reasons not exactly the same as hers. Still he puts on a smile.]

Sure. I'm all ears.

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[encouragetomorrow]

[She bites her lip, ducking behind her cart and crouching down so she's not visible to anyone coming by the shop for a moment.]

Do you-- think we did the right thing?

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[expertonshutters]

[Ah. His expression sombers a little. His smile is a bit grim.]

I think we did the best thing we could have done in a situation like that.

[He pauses.]

We're not religious people, really, but we can't deny the truth behind some of the legends of the gods and the old world. It's...

[He thinks of how to explain this.]

Like how Gigas attacked our home, humans attacked or mistreated pokemon. Maybe the gods didn't want conflict but like us, they were driven to act, angry with righteous fury. In a situation like that, it can sometimes seem like there's no choice but to fight, lest you lose everything.

In a conflict like that where both sides firmly believe they are in the right, there's not really a way to make one side concede without bloodshed. What we did was at least help the side that was maybe more in the right than the other. I honestly believe that white god, Lugia, would not have backed down until it had it's comrade free, and who knows how many would have died then had we not intervened? How many soldiers would have gone down while humans stubbornly refused to free their prisoner? It could have been a battle that went on for far longer than it did.

We did our best, Honoka.

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[youngestone]

[Kili is...very worn out from his adventure into the past, so it's just him and Belbul out and about today when he sees the stall.

...wait a sec]

Those look like Kousaka brand sweets!

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[encouragetomorrow]

[She brightens a little, and nods.]

The very same! I'm the eldest Kousaka daughter, Honoka! Nice to meet you~

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[youngestone]

[Belbul cheers and spins in the air while Kili just grins]

I didn't know they were opening a place here...if Hayato knew I am going to kill him. I'm Kili.

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[conquerorofwaves]

[Normally he'd make a remark about the girl's sweetness being superior to the sweetness of her candy, but he's still both deep in thought, and appreciating the waves all around him after having that ability stripped away from him. He fixes a smile on]

Sea Tidings... food really does sound good right now.

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[encouragetomorrow]

[SINBAD YOU SWEET-TALKER. Goddamn there is a lot of sweetness going on here. She returns the smile and gestures to the baskets all around the cart.]

Feel free to pick one to try out, on the house! Just make sure you tell everyone how much you liked it.

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[conquerorofwaves]

Sure thing! So these are Caldera specialties?

[He examines the flavor profiles, with the exception of a couple, they all seem pretty tasty and it's hard to pick]

I see - I see, give 'em a little taste so they'll be coming back for more in exchange for free exposure. Pretty business-savvy.

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[taudriver]

Yeah, I'm all right. Thanks for offering, I'll come by and look at what you've got.

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[encouragetomorrow]

I'm glad. There's a pretty wide variety, so hopefully you'll find something you like.

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[taudriver]

That won't be too hard, I'm not picky.

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[kakuto]

Hono-nya-kaaaaaaaaaa! Rin wants some!

[Aka the "no upset police" is on her way given that she's running while talking.]

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[encouragetomorrow]

[Oh my God. She laughs a little, and smiles at her Warp Band.]

Good! Perfect, even. I have a special sweet for everyone.

[Rin's is shaped like a cat's paw and has an almost savory filling, for a sweet-and-salty finish, since she likes ramen so much.]

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[lunchleader]

Yeah, we're all okay! Softy's even doing better now that he's evolved a bit. ["A bit" is quite the understatement. The Pokemon in question is now a Lucario - one who, incidentally, nods in greetings to Honoka over Right's shoulder.

And Right? Oh, he's doing his best to remain cheerful as well. Just don't mind the new shiner he's sporting.] And you're running a cart? What are you selling?

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[encouragetomorrow]

Ah!! Congratulations, Soft Steel!!

[She purses her lips a little at Right's black eye, and shakes her head at him. She had a few bruises and cuts herself, but none quite so obvious.]

Sweets! My family runs a shop in Caldera, and I decided to start making and selling our products here in Union, as well.

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[brandnewshoes]

Sweets from home!?

[Estelle Bright has many things, but volume control isn't one of them. She's running up across the street. Maybe she's a little like Honoka: she's trying to get her mind off recent events. Which... well, sweets. Sweets help.]

This the best idea ever! [She darts across the street, ending up in front of Honoka, smiling.]

Watcha got?

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[encouragetomorrow]

[That's okay, she's friends with Rin Hoshizora, and isn't much on volume control herself. Either way, Estelle's excitement brings a smile to Honoka's face and she spreads her arms in a grand gesture at the baskets hanging off the cart.]

A little of everything! Sweet, salty, spicy, traditional, you name it. Feel free to pick one to try on the house, but remember me when you crave it later.

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[umiiroshoujo]

[Umi doesn't really know what went down. She'd heard jumbled things about it, but without having experienced it herself, she doesn't know what to make of it. But that's not what this is about.]

I see you managed to open shop. [Umi sounds...mildly surprised.]

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[encouragetomorrow]

Umi!! [She ducks out of view of the Warp Band for a moment and when she returns she has a cute little bag held up.]

I did! And~ I have a special treat just for you, if you find time to come by.

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[faithfulflame]

[Well, Rei may or may not be a fan of sweets, but you know who is? Ceres!

The Treecko squeaks cheerily and squirms out of Rei's arms to rush off towards Honoka's cart. Leaping up onto it, she gestures wildly as her trainer sighs and wanders up.]

Honoka-chan, excuse her bad manners.

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[encouragetomorrow]

[Honoka is startled by the excitable Treecko, but smiles and gathers her as soon as she recognizes her.]

It's no trouble! How are you?

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[miracle_miko]

Your cart?

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[future_sight]

Do I count as a new customer?

[ She just wants those free samples tbh. Not like Honoka doesn't bring enough of them to practices. ]

[schmott_guy]

Do they have special sweets in Caldera? I've never tried Calderan cooking.