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[maxrevive]

[VIDEO]

[The feed is quiet for a moment while she finishes adjusting the camera. Still, the video has been carefully framed, like someone's spent a lot of time thinking about it. There's a faint noise from behind the camera of a Pokemon giving some encouragement.]

Right, okay. Hey, everybody. I just got this band recently, so I thought I should say hello. [She rubs her arm briefly and glances away as if trying to remember something.] I've been out of Union for a while. Has much changed?


[ACTION]

[It's pretty early in the morning, so maybe there won't be many people out at this time. This way maybe Max can get a few photos of what decorations are still up before there's too much hustle and bustle.

But while Max is preoccupied with that whole taking photos thing, her Deerling has other ideas. Ever the social butterfly, she's started roaming a bit. Hey! You there! She's totally trotting right over to you, whoever you are.]

Dee! Dee deeer. [Isn't her fur just gorgeous? It's about time she got some more admirers.]

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[divine_braid]

That depends. Whaddya remember from before?

[He gave her a pleasant smile.]

I'm Duo.

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[maxrevive]

[Now that she has to think about it, it's kind of hard to describe.]

I don't know, it just seems... different? [She frowns slightly. C'mon, words.] There seem to be a lot of new people. There's a lot of outfits and goods that I don't remember - have there been a lot of new arrivals?

[She gives a small smile back.]

I'm Max. Nice to meet you.

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[divine_braid]

Well, we did recently have a lot of new people come in. Some refugees from different places, and we've had contact with some other settlements that we didn't know were out there before.

Maybe that's what's different?

[He nodded, making a note of the name.]

[maxrevive]

That would explain it. [She gives a soft chuckle.] I guess that's what I get for leaving for a year, huh?

Anyway... How far away are these places?

[divine_braid]

A year? Wow. What were you doing that you were away that long?

[He shrugged.] Depends. By flying type, it's not terribly far, but some of 'em are a couple of days travel by foot.

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[copperpiercing]

[There... is a Deerling approaching her.]

[Vin had been walking down the street, but she kept to the side, like she was ready to hop in an alleyway at the slightest indication of being in trouble. She slows, then, as the Pokemon approaches. The Deerling's... looking at her.]

[She stares at her.] ...Do... you want something?

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[maxrevive]

[Oh, look at you! You must be so lonely. But don't worry, she's here now.

Instead she just shakes her head and then hops around Vin in a circle, stopping in front of her again. Deerling looks expectantly up at Vin when she's done.] Deeeeeee ling! Deer dee. [Don't you want to play?]

[copperpiercing]

[WHAT'S HAPPENING]

[Vin stares at the Deerling like there's something wrong with it. Or maybe like it's going to attack. She turns in circles with it, warily, before she looks at it at the end.]

Do you want food? Is that what this is?

[maxrevive]

[Her ears droop a bit. No, that's not it! Clearly she's not being clear enough. So she runs off without warning, on a MISSION.

She returns shortly with a very large leaf. She tosses it in the air a few times, and then tosses it at Vin. Play!]

[copperpiercing]

[Vin looks at the very large leaf. She watches the Deerling toss it a few times. Her eyes narrow, then she tilts her head to the side.]

[...She gets it.]

Sorry. I don't eat leaves.

[...She does not get it.]

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[actsmagnificent]

Leavanny!!

[ It is! Oh, for goodness' sakes, it certainly is. This Leavanny has a little wicker basket over one arm full of various sewing supplies - he has to restock his emergency kit now that play season is wrapping up! - but after rummaging around in it, he pulls out a ribbon. The warm tones in this should bring out your fur's luster, if you're interested. ] Van van.

[ The tall human at a nearby tea stand looks over but doesn't interfere. This is an occupational hazard of running errands with the costume staff in tow. ]

[maxrevive]

[Oh, that's a very interesting basket you have there. The Deerling sniffs at it (politely), but leans back when he reaches into it. And once she sees it, she'll jump happily a couple times.] Dee dee!

[Finally, someone who both appreciates her AND fashion. She will politely extend her neck to allow herself to be adorned with the ribbon.

(Elsewhere, Max has noticed her Pokemon's absence, but it will take her some more time to track her down)]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Natto doesn't just tie off the ribbon. He creates a fancy bow with multiple loops, then sticks a leaf in the center with a little bit of his silk. There we are! Very charming. Perfect for an autumn stroll. ] Leava leav.

[ Haruka chuckles, finishing her business with this vendor. She strolls over with a hot cup of tea in one hand and a tiny cup of ice cream in the other, which she gives to Natto. (Learning to use a spoon for ice cream was one of his first triumphs of motor skills.) ] Looking sharp, Deerling.

[ Does that voice saying that word sound familiar, Max? She hasn't noticed you yet, though. ]

[maxrevive]

[Once Natto has finish, Clare the Deerling will try to crane her neck to admire the bow. From what she can see, it's perfect.] Deeeeer! [She'll give Natto polite but excited lick to show her thanks.

But yes, this commotion has finally attracted her owner. Max makes her away over and looks at the Pokemon first (at least they're getting along), then sees the shadow of the approaching figure.] I'm sorry, is she bothering you? She's very outgoing-

[When she looks up, Max recognizes that face.] Oh, I- didn't realize you were around. It's been a while, huh?

VIDEO.

[ladyofluminosity]

[ Sorry Max, Lux isn't too privy to artistic framing and the like. Still, the blond smiles back at the other girl. ]

How long have you been away? And where did you go, if you don't mind my asking?

[maxrevive]

[You can't win 'em all.]

I spent about a year in Caldera. I have to admit, it's nice to be back.

[ladyofluminosity]

Really? I haven't had much of an occasion to get out there myself, outside of our initial contact with them and the Day of Fire. What were you doing out there, if you don't mind my asking?

[maxrevive]

Nothing that exciting. My family just thought it'd be good to be away from Union while we had the chance, I guess.

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[rainsrespite]

[A young-ish woman with short brown hair and a Ranger's jacket on answers the feed with an inclination of her head and...what appears to be a small fiery ape Pokemon on her shoulder. It puffs up it's cheeks and waves right along with her, just to be friendly.]

How long've you been away? A year? Six months? That does change things significantly. We've...had a lot happen in a short time.

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[maxrevive]

[Max gives a nod and a brief smile to the Pokemon. Cute.]

About a year. I only just got back recently. [She hesitates.] What sort of things have happened?

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[rainsrespite]

[Yuuna smiles a little grimly.]

Well the gods are coming back into the world. That's the big thing. Lots of testing us, it feels like. Feeling us out. And then there was the battle to liberate Sanctuary. and Glacier. Did you miss the news there?

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[maxrevive]

[Yeah, she... she heard about that. It's still hard to wrap her brain around. The details she hadn't heard much, though.]

I didn't really get out much. But things are calmer now, right?

[action]

[wise_maiden]

[It's early enough for the wandering Deerling to cross paths with a wandering Sawsbuck, which still seems to be retaining it's 'winter' look due to the area it grew up in. It regards this little arrival with a gentle stare.

The Pikachu riding on it's back is far less quiet, having been bored, and it hops down with an energetic greeting.]

Pika!

[There is a human in their vicinity, but for the moment she's distracted reading a book.]

[action]

[maxrevive]

[Oh, how cool, she's meeting an actual Sawsbuck! She admires that winter coat, considering her own is still in a brighter autumn coat. She's almost so awe-struck that she doesn't notice the Pikachu. Almost.

The Deerling will approach the Pikachu and bob her head in polite but eager greeting.] Deer dee.

[Maybe if she's super polite senpai Sawsbuck will notice her.]

[action]

[wise_maiden]

Pika pi! [The Pikachu at least, seems to be appreciative of the Deerling's actual in season beauty, having an eye for fashion, and will happily tell her so.

The Sawsbuck will his time acknowledging, eventually lowering it's great head in a quiet, polite greeting once the Pikachu has finished chattering.] Saws.