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Video/Action for the Business District

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Hey, everybody!

[A red-haired girl in her late teens, perhaps early twenties, is leaning towards the Warp Band -- she'd just made sure it was on -- and flashing a smile down at it. It's bright; it's also practiced, like any true saleswoman's would be. She's done this before.]

My name's Rose. You've probably never heard of us, but we're the Spearowfeathers. We're merchants from Caldera, and we decided that we couldn't let Junes have all the fun.

[She winks.]

...So come check us out! We've set our wagon up in the business district, and we're selling some stuff we brought from Caldera -- and from Glacier, too! If you've got any special requests, you can bring those in, too.

I can also help you with trading Pokemon. I'm really good at that.

[Action, a little while later...]

[...unfortunately, things aren't going quite as well as Rose hoped. The wagon is there, sure, but the Gogoat that was pulling it got away an hour ago -- and all of the running in the world just didn't catch up to it. One of the other Spearowfeathers had been training that particular Pokemon. That leaves their wagon tipped over.]

[And with a cracked wheel, which Rose is holding up, and stuff scattered throughout the street. Spearowfeathers -- wearing their tan trousers and blue vests -- are darting to and fro, picking up goods.]

I... guess this could be going worse.

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[There's a brief pause. Then Rose smiles. (Really, she thinks that's kinda cute.)]

Do I have them in pink?

[She reaches into the box... and produces the same boots. In pink.]

Totes! Pink is badass!

Oh, they're adorable! How much do you want for them?

Aren't they?

Let's say... twenty-five for the pair?

All right.

[Lenna smiles brightly, reaching into the pocket of her jacket to take out a small pouch of money. Opening it, she counts out the appropriate amount and hands it over.]

Here you are. Ah, and I'm a size six.

Let's see... yeah, I got it right here. [She takes the money, then pulls another pair of pink boots out -- these slightly smaller -- and hands them over.]

I hope you like them! I've got a similar pair for when it gets cold.

[Lenna is a shorty short with small feet. She seems pleased that they have her size in stock, smiling as she takes them in hand.]

Yes, they're very nice! And the fur lining looks like it will be quite warm. I'd wear my Flareon slippers everywhere during the winter if I could, but I'm afraid they're just not practical.

Flareon slippers? For real? Those exist?

[A beat.]

...I want some.

Yes, though the pair I have is the only one like it. I had them custom made around this time last year by a talented Engineer named Kanji Tatsumi.

You remember the woman I mentioned earlier, Excellen Browning? She got the idea for type-enhanced clothing when I told her about the slippers Kanji made for me.

I can show them to you if you'd like, but to get another pair like them, you'd most likely have to see if she's managed to figure out how to make those sorts of things yet.

I'd love to see them sometime! Even if I can't get a pair yet. They sound cute as heck! And warm, too.

[Too bad they can't find the Engineer who made them originally. Of course... even if Excellen can't figure it out, maybe she could ask Geo or Fuuka...]

It's too bad I'm no good with that kinda stuff. It would really sell.

Yes, I'm sure they would. Union's winters can get rather cold, and surprisingly quickly. People who come here from the other cities have a hard time getting used to it. They would probably welcome the opportunity to buy something like that.

[Lenna smiles, thinking for a moment before continuing.]

Actually, if you'd like, you can bring your wagon and your crew to the Tycoon estate. They can finish fixing it on the grounds with the help of my Pokemon while I show you the slippers, and then we can all come inside for some hot chocolate or tea, as you prefer.

I heard about this. I'm not looking forward to it... but what can you do? Maybe I can go sledding or something.

[She tilts her head, though, and... she can't help but look surprised at the offer. Rose didn't expect generosity out of the Unionites. At least, not like this. Then, she smiles.]

Hey, I'm not gonna say no! It's not an inconvenience for you, is it?

[Lenna shakes her head, still smiling warmly.]

Not at all. I'd be happy to have the company, really. Think of it as a little welcoming party for your group.

Well... [Never look a gift Rapidash in the mouth, they say.] Sure! Give us a little bit to pack everything up.

[She looks back at the Spearowfeathers and calls out:] Hey! Start getting everything in the wagon. We're gonna haul it to Tycoon manor, okay? We can do it!

Here, I'll have Titan help you. He can show you the way.

[Pressing a button on her Warp Band, Lenna summons her Golurk.]

Titan, can you help Rose and the Spearowfeathers get their wagon to the Tycoon estate?

Hey, that's handy! [Maybe she should get a Golurk. Might help with lifting the big stuff. She puts it on her list of things to consider. Rose watches Titan for a moment, before she looks back at Lenna.]

[The Spearowfeathers are finishing up the last of the loading into the wagon, leaving it for Titan to help carry back.]

How far away is the estate?

It's near the center of town.

[In other words, where all the nobles live.]

It won't take long to get there.

Ooh, fancy. [Rose likes fancy. She looks back at the Spearowfeathers; they're ready. She grins, then looks at Lenna.] All right! I think we're ready. Let's head out.

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All right, let's go.

[Lenna leads Rose toward the Tycoon family estate, with Titan bringing up the rear with the rest of her crew. The house itself, when they get there, is a several story large manor decorated with Dragonite statues and other Dragon type imagery.]

Here we are!

Dang...

[Rose whistles softly as she looks at it; she stares at the house and the grounds, before she looks back at Lenna. She flashes another bright grin at her. She's impressed.]

This is pretty nice! I like the statues. You like Dragon-types, huh?

[She's curious. An Enlightened, or...?]

Yes, that's right. The Tycoon family has always raised and trained Dragon type Pokemon since the time of the Savior, and every head of the family has been a Dragon type Enlightened as well.

[Also there's the tiny horns and wings that Lenna's mun totally forgot to mention. Let's say her hair has been hiding the horns and her wings were folded up underneath the coat!]

Oh--hey! So you're a Dragon-type Enlightened?

[Rose takes a bit of a closer look, too. She notices the horns, then; the wings would require Lenna to take her coat off, but... the horns are there, now that she peaks.]

That's really cool! Is your family pretty big?

Oh, yes! I'm sorry... I've just gotten used to it.

[Lenna laughs, brushing a wisp of hair over her ear and revealing a bit more of one of her horns. At the question about her family, though, her smile turns somewhat wistful.]

It's just me right now. Father left to take care of some important business in the east.

Hey, no need to apologize. [There's that little flicker of guilt. She can't share what she is, right now; she's not telling people that she's also leader of the Scattered Bones. Better they think she's a normal person.]

[But... still. Rose looks about as wistful as she can. Especially at the mention of a missing father.]

I know how that is. The guy who raised me has been... away, too, for awhile.

[Lenna smiles softly, nodding.]

It's all right. You couldn't have known.

[Just as Lenna has no idea of Rose's double life. She hasn't even heard of the Scattered Bones.

She opens the front door to the house, leading her inside.]

We'll take a look at the slippers while we wait for your crew to arrive, and then we can all have that hot chocolate together.

[Rose follows along. She may not be that wealthy now, but she's comfortable enough with it; her former leader and father figure made her feel comfortable with wealth, at least.]

Sounds like fun!

[She grins.] And none of us are gonna say no to hot chocolate. [She looks back at the Spearowfeathers.] Go ahead and get the wagon fixed up! We should have a spare wheel.

[There's a couple murmurs of agreement, and they get to work.]

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