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[Maya appears to be back in the Fey Manor today, surrounded by a crowd of happy ghosts. It's been a few days since she's been back from her spiritual training, but she's been busy getting re-acquainted with the city for the past few days.]

He-llo, Union! Sorry it's been a minute. I've been training!

But I'm back, now, which means you can take meditation lessons with me-- or I can help you with your ghost pokémon needs again. And of course, channelling is still on the table, too!

[as Shinrei snuggles up under her arm, Maya gives the gengar a headscritch with one of her dark, translucent ghosty arms.]

I've missed you guys a lot, so drop by and say hi if you can! Oh, and if anyone's moved here recently, um-- My name's Maya Fey! I'm the current leader of the House of Kurain channelling school in Ninetales Vale. Come by and see us if you can!

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[This action is mostly for Pearl Fey, but it is taking place in a very public area and others are welcome to witness it.

A short time after Maya's transmission, she finds the warm weather a good opportunity to get herself outside for the day. This, of course, puts her in the path of Pearl's mother.

They've never had a good relationship. Pearl's mother, Morgan, has always wanted Pearl to be the leader of Kurain instead-- after all (according to Morgan), Maya's mother, Misty, stole that position from Morgan.

Since Maya's birth, Morgan has been bitter and somewhat cruel to Maya (and her sister) under the guise of good will and tradition, but Morgan's less than savory means of dealing with Maya have ended up with her in trouble at times. She still resides in the village of Kurain, but without much influence or freedom.

That doesn't stop her from raining on Maya's parades.

Maya now stands in front of the manor in the open training area, where guests are welcome, listening to Morgan speak about Pearl. Though she says very little and keeps on a smile, her discomfort is apparent; the wisps that dance around her are dim, her hair floats just slightly less, her glow is dull-- and she seems almost weighed down as compared to usual.]

Yes, I know, Auntie. Of course Pearl did great while I was gone...

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[Maya keeps her eyes on Pearl, avoiding Morgan's gaze. Pearly's the important one here, the one whose opinion matters.

She puts on her widest grin, puts her hands on her hips, and laughs a bit triumphantly-- trying to stay positive..]

Oh, you do, huh? I'll have to show you some time!

Buuut, those two missed ya too, Pearly. We should go catch up with them.

[ Pearl, for her part, looks at first as though she is seriously weighing up the idea of letting her temper go - there's that smouldering spark in her eyes that would usually precede it.

it's probably fortunate for everyone present that Maya's suggestion - and her defiantly positive attitude - manages to defuse that. instead, she just looks comically confused for a second, mouth dropping open before she realises that that's incredibly rude, and rushes to cover her hand with her mouth. ]

O-oh! Oh, yes, you are quite right! I had forgotten that I haven't seen them yet, and um, there is also some training that I must get to. [ she turns to her mother and dips her head stiffly, not meeting her eyes. ] May I be excused?

[ for once, it doesn't matter what the actual answer is (it is not for a lowly branch family member such as i to overrule the Master); she's not going to stop to listen to it either way, or she really will be tempted to stay behind and speak her mind. ]

[Maya takes Pearl's hand, shoulders a little stiff, and starts to lead her away with a quiet Later, Mystic Morgan.

The further they get from Morgan, though, the more her shoulders lock up, as though she's holding back some emotion. Not in front of Pearl...]

They'll... They're gonna be really happy to see you.

I missed you too, y'know.

[ Pearl unclenches her jaw with a small "oh" - she hadn't even realised she'd been doing it - and squeezes Maya's hand, stopping short to take it in both of hers. ]

Oh, Mystic Maya, I missed you terribly, too! It was far too quiet around the manor without you, even with Nozomi coming back to further her training. I much prefer it now you're back.

Aw, Pearly...

[Maya lets go of Pearl's hands to wrap her in a hug, unabashed. Even with Pearl's mom being constant pain in hte as, Pearly gives her something to stick around for.

A reason not to run away. A reason to keep coming back.]

Uuuuugh. Next time I'm taking you with me!

[Ok maybe she won't, but she wishes.]

[ Pearl hugs back in a way that could almost be called fierce. it isn't fair, she thinks, and she's very close to apologising for her mother (because somebody has to, and Morgan never will) when Maya's declaration instead makes her blurt out: ]

Really?! [ she's very excited by the mere suggestion. ] I would be honoured if I could! I'm getting very strong, you know!

[Maya just keeps a tight hold on Pearl, shutting her eyes tight.

Pearl's the last thing Maya has in this world, the one piece of her family that truly cares about her, and-- she just... wants Pearl to be proud of her.]

I know you are. You're incredible, kiddo!

[Grinning, she hops on her ghosty toes a little.]

I promise. Next time we'll go train together.

[ Pearl positively beams in response. ]

I can't wait! Though, [ and she giggles slightly ] I suppose that I'll have to whether I want to or not. But I promise, I won't let you down!

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