1st channelling ( action x2 combo )

[pearltergeist]

[ action 1: various locations around union, 14/06/15 - 16/06/15 ]

[ Pearl's been finding it very difficult to be cheerful lately. with Mystic Maya back in Union, she should be having no problems being the dictionary definition of cheerful and then some, but well... when ongoing family troubles rear their heads, it throws a dampner on everyone's parade.

Pearl walked away from that conversation with her temper barely intact, and as she's so often taken to doing in the past couple of years when life with her mother becomes too much to bear, she's left Ninetails Vale to go get lost in the city proper for a while.

for the next few days, she's less likely to be found in and around Ninetails Vale, and a lot more likely to be found haunting various places in the business and entertainment districts - browsing the things for sale with her Pokemon, trying on the latest fashions in the clothes stores that she knows she can't afford and that her mother would never let her wear anyway, taking a look around the Burgh Museum or sitting in the Petal Dance Cafe almost right till closing time - basically, anything she can do to stall going home at the end of the day for as long as possible. ]


[ action 2: near the lake shrine, 17/06/15 ]

[ usually by now, Pearl would have cooled her heels and life would have returned to some semblance of normality. and if she had still been mad, then a few sessions of spiritual training and meditation near the Forest Shrine would have sorted her out. for some reason, though, she's having trouble this time. so instead, she's taken herself and her Pokemon off to the area around the Lake Shrine for a bout of serious training to blow off steam in a more cathartic way.

the exercise she's currently going through with her team is a familiar one for them. Ezzie throws up a Light Screen in front of a nearby tree stump, allowing Pearl and her Pokemon to practice aiming their attacks. still, only her Drifloon and Meowstic seem to be showing any real interest. her Pidgey seems to be more interested in trying to divebomb the shrine, and her Skiploom is mostly just on the sidelines, looking kind of spacey and aiming the occasional Fairy Wind at the stump as a gesture of good faith.

Pearl herself seems to be dangerously focused, aiming the psychic waves of a Confusion attack at that stump as if it's done her wrong personally. she pauses to let Ezzie throw up another Light Screen - they're abusing the poor stump enough as it is, after all - and straightens up with a large sigh. ]

"Pride of the branch family"... I can't believe that I'm still so upset about this, Ezzie! [ the Meowstic gazes at her trainer in concern. ] But the way Mystic Maya is being treated is simply unforgiveable. I just wish...

[ the magatama around Pearl's neck begins glowing brightly as Ghost-type energy builds around her. ] I just wish that I was able to give Mother a real piece of my mind!

[ the energy releases, hitting the tree stump in the form of a Hex attack. Pearl doesn't have enough time to be surprised at what appears to be a new move for her, though; her magatama keeps glowing until her whole body follows suit and the light radiates outwards in a burst of power. when it fades out, Pearl is left blinking and looking a little shell-shocked. not only that; her magatama doesn't seem to be a necklace anymore, but to have fused with her body at around the height of her collarbone, while her hair has turned the shimmery, many-coloured hue of an opal. ]

What just happened?! [ she grabs a strand of her own hair to look at it - it seems to have come undone from its usual knot - and glances down at where the other beads of the necklace that used to hold her magatama lie on the forest floor. ]

Was that - Ezzie, did I just evolve?

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Action. 2

[faithfulflame]

[The Lake Shrine is arguably one of Rei's favorite places in the whole world. It's peaceful and relaxing, and it's also a place where her Pokemon can train or swim, and...it's also the sort of place where she feels a spiritual connection. She's actually resting in the lake itself on the back of Hellenes, her Gyarados, while her Pokemon laugh and play. It's pretty quiet, no noise or anything

So, imagine her surprise when she sees Pearl off to one side...training. She watches for a bit, not bothering to disturb the other girl, but more just enjoying the show. Pearly is getting tough, that's for sure, and there's no better indication than when her Beheeyem surfaces from under the water and hovers there, watching with interest as the energy release draws Sarek's attention.

Rei nudges Hellenes, and the beast swims forward, bringing her over.]

You did, I'd say. Congratulations Pearl-chan.

[pearltergeist]

Oh--!

[ her head snaps up in surprise, her hair cascading backwards. ]

Why, hello, Rei! I didn't realise you were at the shrine today. And, um, thank you very much...! I must confess I wasn't expecting it.

[faithfulflame]

[Rei smiles fondly and stands, hopping off the enormous water dragon and landing on the shore some fifteen feet away with casual ease.]

Nobody does, you know. I certainly didn't, when my first evolution hit me. And the second too.

[And...Ami's came in the middle of a kiss...]

How do you feel? Alright? Or drained?

[pearltergeist]

Hm...

[ she considers the question, turning her thoughts inwards. ]

For now, I think that I am feeling alright? It's a very... strange feeling, isn't it?

[faithfulflame]

Oh it definitely is. When I first changed, I had to sleep for two days just to feel like myself again. But it hit me during a battle, so maybe that's the difference.

[Rei's smile is nothing short of radiant, because she is so proud of you!]

Do you have any idea if your typing changed or anything? Feel more...ghosty?

[pearltergeist]

Two whole days?! [ her hand flies to her mouth. ] I suppose the strain of the battle must certainly have affected things, but I do hope that I won't need that much sleep in my case...!

[ she can't help smiling back even behind her hand, though; Rei's smile is so warm. ]

Oh, but um, as for my typing... perhaps it's a little early to say, but I don't think that I feel more ghost-like. It was quite obvious with Mystic Maya's evolution, wasn't it?

[faithfulflame]

Probably. I was in the dream world, though, fighting a nightmare.

[And that had been a thing. A really nasty thing, okay? All the same, Rei steps forward and holds out her hand, offering it palm up.]

Let me feel you, dear. I could always tell Maya's typing because of her touch. It was always just a bit colder than my own. [A lot...really.]

1.

[imprudens]

[ Totsuka's been so busy lately that he didn't even go to Sanctuary like he'd wanted - but may that was for the best in the end, if the faces of those who returned were anything to go by, at least. He doesn't feel like worrying too much about it.

He's out and about as usual, with his Fletchinder perched on his shoulder and a backpack on his back. Attached to said pack is a Zubat, napping peacefully in the afternoon sun when he passes by the Petal Dance Café and goes in to order a drink - randomly according to recommendation rather than picking something for himself. But then he spots Pearl in a seat by herself, and she's looking rather... unlike the last time he's met her, so he stops by her table on the way out, drink in hand and a smile on his face. ]

Hello, Pearl. Good to see you again.

[pearltergeist]

[ Pearl is despondantly staring at her green tea when she hears her name, and glances up in surprise. ]

Oh my-- hello, Mr. Tatara! It's good to see you, as well. I mustn't have seen you come in.

[ she summons up a smile, because it is good to see him, but it's not quite as full on her face as it should be. her Meowstic eyes him as if trying to weigh up whether he's a suspicious character or not. ]

[imprudens]

Haha, don't worry about it. You seemed pretty absorbed in your tea.

[ His bird pokémon chirps at him, and he trades a look with her. That smile doesn't look right, she says, and he keeps his smile up as he looks back to Pearl, but gives the Meowstic a passing smile as well. ]

Are you alright?

[ Not presuming yet. Not even going to take a seat yet, either. ]

[pearltergeist]

Oh, yes, I am fine. That is, I'm...

[ ... very tired of trying to be cheerful, actually. she gives a rueful sigh. ]

... I'm a lot more obvious than I would like to be, huh. Please forgive me; it simply... has not been the best of weeks.

[imprudens]

[ Yeah she's. She's prezzy obvious. Let's not point that one out though. ]

Mind if I sit?

[pearltergeist]

Oh-- not at all, please do.

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[celebrity_commentator]

Hi there!

[Rise was taking a quick walk through the Entertainment District in the evening and spotted a kid she hadn't seen around before, and she decided to politely make sure she wasn't lost. Toyo, who'd been following her partner around for exercise, gave just as bubbly a greeting in her own Blissey way.]

How are you this evening?

[pearltergeist]

[ Pearl blinked, startled out of what looked to have been a pretty deep reverie. ]

Oh-- pardon me, I didn't see you there! I'm... [ the hesitation is brief, but obvious, even if her smile is genuine. ] I'm very well, thank you for asking.

[celebrity_commentator]

No problem. I haven't seen you around this part of town before.

[She looks closer.]

In fact, if I had to guess, I'd say you're from the Kurain School over in Ninetales, right?

[pearltergeist]

Why, yes! I suppose that the clothes must really give it away, don't they? [ she laughs, dipping her head briefly. ] I have only been down here once or twice in the past, but, um, I thought that I might come have a closer look.

[celebrity_commentator]

Well, we're happy to have you! My name's Rise, and I live and work over at Union Divine Theater. I thought I'd come introduce myself and make sure you don't need directions or anything...

[pearltergeist]

Oh, it's a pleasure to meet you, Rise! My name is Pearl. I guess you must be an actress, huh?

[ she dips her head again, this time in a respectful half-bow, before she straightens up with a small smile. ]

Thank you for being so kind, but I wasn't really heading to any place in particular. It's... nice, sometimes, to get a little bit lost for a while. Like an adventure, almost!

Action. 1

[conquerorofwaves]

[After a long day of work, having a cup of coffee and cake seemed like a great idea. He couldn't help but notice the cute girl in what he's been calling 'Ninetales dress' at the table next to him. He whispers something to the waiter, and when they returned not only did they return with a frosted glass of ice coffee and madelines for him, Pearl would find a pecha shortcake being placed in front of her]

Sorry if I'm being a little intrusive, but it looked like you had a lot on your mind.

[pearltergeist]

[ Pearl was at first confused to find the treat being placed in front of her, and in fact was a moment away from telling the waiter that he must have mistaken someone else's order for something of hers when she heard the voice pipe up from the next table. ]

Huh? That is, I mean, I humbly beg your pardon, sir, but did you order this for me?

[conquerorofwaves]

Yep.

[He waves with a slight shrug of his shoulders]

Just thought you looked like you need a little pick-me-up.

[pearltergeist]

[ she actually rises from her seat to bow to him, clearly touched almost to the point of tears, though she manages to hold back. ]

Thank you very much for your kindness. [ she settles back into her seat, smiling now. ] To be honest... I'm a little embarassed, but you were not wrong, sir.

[conquerorofwaves]

[He nods - Sinbad doesn't immediately try to pry - after all, it could be something very sensitive]

Sinbad. Nice to meet you, wish it was under better circumstances.

[pearltergeist]

As do I, but... it's nice to meet you anyway, Sinbad. My name is Pearl Fey, and... I guess I should try some of this shortcake, huh?

[ it would be beyond rude not to, after that kindness. ]