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[A new year, and a whole mixed bag of revelations and resolutions are weighing on Yuuna. It's been a while since she made any formal broadcasts, and seated in Ranger HQ, she idly flips on the Warp Band and just starts talking.]

Hey everyone. Got a little bit new news, personal stuff. Figured I'd just announce it all at once. First of all, I got a promotion. I'm the 3rd Division leader now. My old one retired, and I got some recognition for past service. So, I'll probably be around Union a little bit more than usual. Heh. Paperwork.

Moreover, I've been named the Ranger Liason to the Seekers. Most of you can imagine why.

[She smiles wryly, knowing certain parties are going to like that.]

Second, given my new job, I'm supposed to officially announce that my division is officially recruiting. We pay alright, and you'd be working directly for me. If you're interested, or have further questions about the Rangers in general, feel free to stop by HQ. I'll be around late.

Ranger HQ:

[And true to her word? She is. If you have questions that won't work over the Warp Band, Yuuna will be there until dusk.]

Action, Apartment:

[And after hearing this particular announcement, a certain Pokemon of hers is up to no good. Turnip, the Monferno, is so excited by hearing about the promotion that he decides to bake a cake or something.

Something is right, because he's completely incapable of cooking, and it's not long before a billowing cloud of smoke pours out of Yuuna and Merrill's apartment and the Pokemon are forced out into the street. Alarms go off, and the Monferno bolts for it on principle. The fire is dealt with pretty quickly by Uzushio, but the smoke seems to linger somehow...creating quite the scene outside as a panicked Monferno runs back and forth in confusion, grabbing random passersby and gesticulating wildly, jabbering away. Help! Help! The boss is going to kill himmmmm!]

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[ A whirlwind of work indeed! feathers ruffle, but Sophia lifts a hand to prevent the bird from tumbling claws over beak from her shoulder with the bow it attempts. She looks amused, for the moment. ]

No name as yet. He was in the gardens at Redwall when I was helping clear away snow, and he decided to serenade me. Apparently taking the tine to be his audience once was a permanent contract in his eyes. [as best as she can tell, anyway] How is the moving process going?

Hah! They're cute, aren't they? Pidoves, I mean.

[The Hawlucha manages a bow of it's own, not overbalancing at least. Being a wrestler helped with that.]

Things are going alright with that. We're on the last box now, thanks to Ichijou.

[Gingerly, she rubs the bird's beak and head, and it squawks merrily, obviously pleased with itself.]

No trouble finding the place?

He's very sweet.

[the feathers puff up, before the pidove cuddles against her neck, happy to be there. she scritches under his chin a moment before turning back to Yuuna]

None at all. I remembered the route we took to get to Redwall well enough, and Ymir is patrolling the building once I came inside. [not that he trusts the bird to watch her, but still. It's a sign that he's confident she's safe here]

How different will your ranger duties be now you're a liason?

Good enough. I'm glad.

[Yuuna's starting to root around in a box, looking for the paperwork, and answers somewhat absently.]

Not much, honestly. My girlfriend is a Seeker, so I end up going on a lot of their expeditions as an escort anyway.

So this is more a formal recognition of that partnership between the two groups? [to say nothing of the dating, that just earns a softening of her expression]

I suspect that when he's a bit bigger, this one may be able to help with some of the duties you were talking to me about. Are there any specific people you'll be wanting me to work with?

It is. We work in similar fields, and it's better to work together, of course.

[As to that other question, she nods.]

A few merchants, suppliers mostly. And a few of the ironworks in the industrial district. I can make the introductions to them later, but basically it'd just be playing relay. It's easier to have a human handle some of the work than Pokemon, for the more complex sorts of orders. For communication purposes.

Is there a quartermaster to report to here? Or will you be handling that yourself? [there's a glance at the pidove at the mention of complex orders] ..Yes, I agree, some orders will certainly require a bit more finesse than some of our friends can manage.[even for Enlightened that can talk to pokemon]

Ah...well, he's the guy that retired actually. [She rubs her head sheepishly.] So for now? It's me.

For your division, or the entire ranger corps? [because if it's the latter, that's a great deal of work in addition to being a liason!]

Just my division. Each unit tends to manage their own supplies separately.

[And for the moment her division is herself and...Waver.]

Ah. Well, that's good - you can ensure everything is set up to how you want it. [And Sophia will certainly be happy to help with that for as long as there's at least some help needed]

Yeah, that's kinda the goal. Letting us run our logistics ourselves helps us work better as a unit. Reports are given to the guys over us so they can keep it codified, but that's what I hired Waver to take care of. The paperwork.

So you have Waver for paperwork, and me for delivery arrangements? [smile remains] I suspect he and I will have much to exchange in terms of records. Will they be stored here, or in another room?

How many recruits will you be looking for, do you think?

I'll be requisitioning a records room. So, probably there.

And ideally? Three more. But it's hard to say if I'll get them.

Slow and steady wins the race. [not that they're racing anyone...right?] I'm sure you'll find recruits in now time.

[as for right now:] What do I need to sign for you?

[Ho boy. Here it comes. Yuuna pulls out a thick stack of papers and starts helping Sophia get them filled in.

They'll...be at it a while.]

[ A...very long while.

About half way through, she pauses, massaging her wrist. ]

..All of this is really necessary for an admin position?

I don't make the rules.

[Or it'd just be a simple form...]

But yeah. Let's just...get it done with.

A-alright.

[ At least Waver won't be lacking for work! ]

[And that's why he gets paid the big buck XP]

Twelfth Dream: Mankeyshines and Snapshots [Action/Video]

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