bravenewworld | A Well Earned Celebration

[The battle was over and the god Reshiram defeated, driven away by the aid of Union and its allies. The city was safe, by and large, and as the news spread throughout the peoples of the tundra, they began streaming back into the settlement in droves. Dirty, ash-coated faces were filled with relief and gratitude when they saw that it wasn't just a rumor and that their home had indeed been spared. Not everyone was so lucky, but they'd weathered worse, of course. The people of Glacier endured, as they would always endure, and they were also a people that repaid their debts. And they most certainly all agreed that they owed their rescuers a debt.

So, as night fell after the battle, a great celebration was prepared in the center of Glacier. A wide square was cleared away in a matter of hours, and the people gathered what they could in a show of thanks. Tables of food, bonfires towering into the night sky to keep out the autumn chill, and throngs of cheering wellwishers lined the area. Warriors of glacier, men carrying swords and women all bearing axes offered enthusiastic handshakes and claps on the back. Music of all kinds was played, though tribal tunes full of horn and percussion, chanting and yodeling, and even some brass groups dominated the soundscape.

A platform for various elders was set up, and they offered speeches, of course...but those were somehow dwarfed by the presence of the divine beings that were waiting silently for the proceedings to end. Some of the gods that had come to the aid of the war parties had apparently decided to stay, though their reasons were as mysterious as they themselves. The humans would have their time, and the Servants would mingle freely throughout the evening.

Food, of course, is set out in piles. Meat, fish, arctic berries, and various pastries and the like line table after table. A smorgasbord of Glacier specialties, each with a new and unique flavor all their own, and some (such as the stew) possessing a smell that only a native could probably endure. Akutaq in particular seems to stand out among the worst offenders, but the Glacier natives seem rather fond of it, and offer it to their rescuers with great gusto.

And the rewards do not stop at simple meals. either. As the speeches begin to wind down, a woman some might find familiar walks up onto the stage carrying a singularly massive trunk and dropping it down onto the wood with a heavy thud.]

Southerners! You have done a great deed this day! We, the people of Glacier, would like to thank you and honor your sacrifice! Few would do as you have done, coming to the aide of strangers against the might of that dragon...and you have accomplished something we did not think possible. To that end, we would like to present you with the first of many gifts, a token of our gratitude and a promise that should you need it, we will come to your defense in a time of need!

[And then with a sharp kick, she cracks open the trunk and reveals a veritable treasure trove of three different stones to be distributed by her subordinates.]

Rest well, and enjoy the festivities! You are welcome here, for as long as you like! Eat, drink, and be merry within our halls!

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[Was this just a Union thing? So many eager, helpful people... after making one more quick notation to her notes she relents, straightening some of the papers and closing the books. Her hand was starting to cramp up, anyway...]

Thank you -- I would appreciate that. I guess it wouldn't hurt to take a better look at what's around me.

[At least Fuuka was able to stop Raine from doing anymore work! As the girl looked around, she gestured her toward where everything else was]

It's not a problem but if there's anything you like, let me know! I'll try to get it for you! Although, I think everything is great here, it's really difficult to choose!

[She said before looking at her Pokemon who happened to be eating everything in sight right now. However, to be fair, her Aerodactyl was telling her Espurr to be more polite. They were eating in front of Gods out of all people!]

Feel free to surprise me. I don't mind trying new things. It says quite a lot about the culture, doesn't it?

[She follows the girl's gaze to her pokemon.] Are those your companions?

[Fuuka wasn't going to argue with that. As she tried to look around for anything that might surprise the woman, she couldn't help but chuckle]

Yes, they are! I'm sorry if they're being too loud, I can tell them to quiet down if they're bothering you!

But they do tend to be rather noisy so I'm not sure if I can tell them to quiet down!

I don't mind. Besides, it's supposed to be a party, isn't it? It's no different from the other noise in the area.

I suppose so but I just didn't want them to distrub you! And especially when you were studying a few moments ago!

I'm afraid they just...bicker a lot?

It's all right, as I've said. [None of her Pokemon are present at the moment; she had sent Sawsbuck to safety once it was apparent they were facing a powerful fire-type.] Are they unused to being around one another?

Well...

[Fuuka pondered for a moment as she continued to watch her two pokemon bicker one another]

Perhaps? I know it has only been my Espurr and I for quite sometime before we got another Pokemon. Although, I don't think they mean anything serious? At least...I hope not!

It might just take some time. My own companions can be quite a handful as well... [Her expression takes on a slight worried look, before she shakes her head.] Maybe it's the difference in their personalities? I hope they'll try to get along for your sake.

Perhaps but...

[She said with a nervous chuckle before her Espurr eventually gave a huff and walked toward another direction. With a sigh from their trainer, she just mumbled to herself]

Then mind if I ask what do you do when your Pokemon get rather...noisy?

Um...

[She had to legitimately pause here, because she knows how Unionites feel about the pokeball issue.]

Well, they never really got... noisy. They're just really finicky around humans, so... mostly I would make sure they were somewhere that they wouldn't get agitated.

[And it didn’t take long for Fuuka to notice something was off about the woman before her.

For a moment or two, she didn’t reply but...]

Um, I’m sorry, I didn’t say something rude did I? You seem rather sad when I asked.

Ah... it's nothing. I've just been wondering about how they've been doing... we've been out here for a while now and I had to leave them in a strange place for their safety.

[For a few moments, Fuuka didn't say anything in response. Instead, she just gave Raine a soft smile]

I'm sure they're doing well. I bet they're thinking about you every single day and wondering how you're doing. I don't know what happened but...I'm sure they worry about you.

Thank you... I hope so. The decision to come out here was made pretty quickly, but I'm sure it must at least be comfortable where they are.

Mind if I ask where they might be right now?

[Pause] Um...if you don't mind me asking? [But then again, Fuuka wasn’t even sure if her abilities could detect that far away…]

[ooc: Sorry for the late tags! Yay 3 weeks of massive studying!]

They're at a large building called the habitat. It was... really short notice for them, though I was told they would be safe there.

I see.

[Hmmm....] Well, I don't know how far my powers can reach but I think they should be safe though. At least, I really hope so. I can't imagine what it must be like to be separated from them though.

Hm? -- Oh, you don't have to worry about that, but thank you. If they are upset, I wouldn't blame them. Still, it's better that they were there and not out here with all of this going on.

A Well Earned Celebration

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