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[After an interesting conversation a while back, Fuuka couldn't help but wonder a few things. While she was new at being a trainer, she didn't want to seem like a heavy to her fellow friends. Sure, she was still getting use to making and creating new things but the fact was? It was going to take her some time.

As Fuuka was wandering around the city, she simply stared at the pieces of chicken she created. While she knew better than to cook anything, if she wanted to get any better, she had to listen to other people. Even if those harsh words were going to hurt her.

With a heavy gulp in her throat, she gave a nervous chuckle as she prepared herself for the worst]

U-Um...excuse me, do you think you can try this? I want to hear what you think about it?

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[Meanwhile, that loud noise made Fuuka immediately look up to see who was making that noise. In return, she found herself face to face with a familiar person.

Hey, was that...?]

I-It's you...you're the woman I met the other day...!

Did you get out of the caves all right, kitten? [ You look okay now, but one never knows.

Cherubi continues to make a cave out of Haruka's clothing. So now Haruka just has a leaf sticking out of her collar. (It matches the one on her breast pocket, but that was put there by somebuggy else.) ]

[As Fuuka gave a chuckle, both her and her Pokemon gave a quick nod]

Yes, we were able to exit out of the caves just fine. Although, we might have received a couple of encounters I don't wish to see again.

[Meaning her shadow but that's besides the point! Right now, Fuuka woud much rather pay attention to the small little Pokemon that was poking out of her collar!]

Oh dear, I hope I didn't scare your Pokemon! She seems rather afraid!

[ Haruka is getting the idea that this.....is just what her Cherubi does. So she grins to reassure Fuuka nothing's the matter. ] Nobody could ever be anything but charmed by you.

[ Cherubi squeaks. There are no Pokémon here, cooking-human! Certainly not Pokémon that look like delicious fruits! ]

[As Fuuka gave a chuckle, she couldn't help but give her hand out to the tiny Cherubi.]

Hi there, it's nice to meet you, my name is Fuuka! And this is my Pokemon, I hope we can be good friends!

[Just like that, her Espurr quickly walked down her trainer's arms as she too extended her hand out to the shy pokemon.

Maybe this will work??]

Biiiii! [ It's trying to pluck her! It's trying to pluck her!! Cherubi tries to burrow further but is too large to fit all the way inside the jacket. Haruka laughs self-consciously and taps the lump in her clothes until the plant Pokémon peeks out. T...trainer....? But.....but that person made food.... ] You cooked a meal, right?

[ Bear with her, Fuuka. Haruka has an idea what might help here. ] But it wouldn't go well with cherries.

[ Cherubi blinks, looking up and noticing the Espurr for the first time. So many people with their eyes on her. But they don't....want...to eat cherries....? ]

[Of course, Fuuka's pokemon just kept on staring as she continued to give her hand out to her. She was a rather shy Cherubi wasn't she? However, Fuuka just kept on giggling as she tried to talk to the shy pokemon]

Right, I did but I agree, it wouldn't go well with cherries at all!

[That and if she added anything more, it would make it worse!]

If you're worried about us eating you, we won't! I promise!

[ Cherubi remains unconvinced, huddling against Haruka's neck. ] Ch-che...

[ Haruka gives the Pokémon an "it's okay" nudge in her mind, and with this encouragement from Trainer, Cherubi ventures out along Haruka's shoulder. She offers Espurr a nubby leg to shake hello, but is visibly trembling. She's going to get licked. And then... and then... ] Cheeeeee....

[Unlike what Cherubi had thought, her Pokemon gave a bright smile as she shook the scared little cherry. As she tried to ressure her that everything was okay, she tried encourage her to move out of her trainer's shoulder.

But then again, just like Fuuka, Espurr didn't really have much contact with a bunch of Pokemon like her. So as she tried to pull Cherubi forward for her to get closer?

It may or may not been a good thing]

Rubi! [ Yes, that was too much too soon. Cherubi attempts to yank her nub free, the better to hide behind Haruka's neck.

Haruka laughs. Work in progress, here. ] What did you prepare?

[Meanwhile, her Espurr couldn't help but feel a tad bit disappointed. As she gave a small pout, she continued to give her hand out toward Cherubi.

Oh right, the food!]

W-Well, it's just stuff I found and I thought it would be a good way to share it with the others! And I thought if I wanted to improve, I might as well ask people right?

[ ....It's still extending a hand. And staring. Why is it extending a hand and staring.

Cherubi quivers, but she's not as well-hidden as she thinks she is, continuing to stare right back at Espurr. This...could take a while.

Haruka continues to be entertained by Fuuka. She's just asking Union at large? Cute. ] Let me.

[ Is this utensil food or finger food? Either way, she's looking for a way to help herself to a serving. ]

[As her Espurr just continued staring at Cherubi, eventually she gave a pout. This was going to be a lot harder than it looked but she won't give up just yet!

Of course, just staring at her wasn't going to solve anything.

At the same time, as Haruka just took a serving of the food Fuuka made, there was that feeling of dread that was on the back of her mind. As she shifted her weight, she dared not to look at her friend.

Instead, if the older woman heard carefully? She could see the younger just mumbling to herself and looking the other way]

[ Cherubi is now afraid to blink. She's not sure what she's afraid of, but doom weighs heavily upon her.

Haruka also gets a little prickle of premonition, but she's volunteered so there's no turning back. Self-conscious about her food, huh? Or else had a bad experience....

Either way, the sample is traveling to Haruka's mouth

and entering it. ]

[And from there, Fuuka wanted to say something but instead? She kept on her mouth shut. It seemed like it was too late for her say anything anyway and the worst that can happen now?

Well, maybe a bad stomach ache but she found herself just staring at Haruka and waiting for a response. But still...]

Um... [But should she dare to say anything?]

[ ....Thank the Savior Haruka lives with Rise and ended up in an impromptu Caldera curry contest during the Day of Fire. Her palate is getting used to repeated assault.

Her expression freezes more the longer she chews, but she does manage to swallow. And then smile, though it looks a little worn.

This laughter sounds a bit ragged, too. ] It's an...original recipe.

[At this point, Fuuka was just more impressed that Haruka managed to eat through her cooking and not end up like Yosuke.

Even if she was trying her best to keep that smile, it didn't stop Fuuka from feeling disappointed]

But...are you okay though? Is...Is it really that bad?

[ Lying does this girl no favors. But if she wants to get better, pummeling her into the ground with criticism won't help either (she doesn't look the type to be inspired by that). Fighting back the desire to rub her throat, as if worried it didn't survive the ordeal intact, Haruka blinks and twitches her shoulders in an equally-stifled shrug. ] Are you teaching yourself?

[There was a long silence on her end. It was true, she was trying to teach herself but it seemed as if nothing she did was good enough. In fact, it probably made things a lot worse...]

Yes, I am but...I suppose it's not helping anyone if I continue this way.

[ Poor kid's taking failure hard. Haruka doesn't even have any advice about how to get good at things by trying: everything she's ever achieved came naturally to her. ] The library's got cookbooks.

[ Recipes turn out the same no matter what, right....? ]

[Despite taking it hard, she knew that she had to deal with it sooner or later. How can she get better if she didn't listen?]

Um...I think I might have tried those recipes? I don't think it turned out as well as I thought though.

[Hmm...] Maybe cooking isn't for me.

What kinds of things do you enjoy doing? [ Haruka is all for not talking about cooking any more. Her stomach is feeling a bit questionable.

Cherubi is starting to get the idea they might be here a while. She sneaks a peek. Is that purple thing with the eyes still staring at her...? ]

Oh! Well, I enjoy making things out of whatever I can find! I usually find whatever metal I can find and see what I can do with them! It's quite amazing how something so simple can be turned into something amazing!

[Much to the horror of her parents and her making a mess everywhere. As she gave a giggle, her Pokemon stopped staring at Cherubi. Instead, she just sat on top of her owner's head but...

With Cherubi out now? She gave a pout. Will she let her talk to her now?]

[ Now there's some enthusiasm. Haruka smiles. She has a soft spot for artists. ] I'd like to see that.

[ A leaf and half a fruit peek out from around the back of Haruka's neck. It's....safe? The most tentative of steps is taken. ]

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