018 // action - union divine theater/ninetales vale/around union

[actsmagnificent]

[ a - union divine theater ]

Ah.....Left.

[ The Machomp and Nidoking holding up the decorative carving nod and move accordingly. Haruka surveys the result from several paces away, arms crossed. ] That's good.

[ A hired carpenter and her Mankey move in to affix the refurbished peace. No longer needed, Haruka glances around the rest of the damage. The dorm is mostly repaired by now, but the Theater is a long, slow process. They won't be putting on any more plays for a while...

...wait. ] Gene!

Woop! [ A Wooper flees the scene, the small rain cloud that'd been forming above some paint cans dissipating. Isn't he even allowed to dance his support anymore?!

He isn't really looking where he's running, and may very well end up lost. ]

[ b - ninetales vale ]

[ Ninetales Vale, while a haven for the physically spiritual, is also a place one can come for less directly spirit-related needs as well. For example, this unassuming building that has just reopened for business, every perfectly-shaped roof tile in place, is widely-known as one of the best places to go for a form of meditative hospitality centered around the drinking of tea.

Haruka is headed there now, dressed appropriately in a robe that crosses across her front. She takes a deep breath in front of the place, smiling to herself. Things are only going to get worse from here. She might need this. ]

[ c - HEADED RIGHT AT YOU, OH SAVIOR, GET OUT OF THE WAY ]

Move!

[ If the shout doesn't get you moving, Union pedestrian, perhaps the sound of a professional racing Rhyhorn thundering towards you on the open street might. It looks terrified, and is being pursued by a tall young "gentleman" on foot, who hurdles over a table of street wares like it wasn't even there in her quest to catch up to the stray beast.

The street is too crowded. So the young man looks for a handhold and begins vaulting himself up...onto the rooftops. Hope you weren't about to open a window! ]

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[actsmagnificent]

[ Aaaaand we're stopping. Good Rhyhorn. Haruka looks up from patting the creature, as this seems to be placating the beast. ] The advance warning helped. You're a lifesaver, Skitty.

[ Here, have a grin in gratitude. ]

[sleepingvalkyrie]

Ah, well, tis the role of a Valkyrie to aid others. [not always in combat, either. she approaches cautiously, returning the grin with a smile] What spooked the Rhyhorn, do you know? I've not seen such a panicked charge since a Bouffalant got stung by a beedrill and stampeded one of the herds.

[actsmagnificent]

[ That sounds like an extremely unpleasant experience indeed. Haruka pats the Rhyhorn's flank. ] Loud noise from behind. The racing ones are kind of secluded, since they want to teach them specific cues....

[ She snorts. ] They shouldn't be out here.

[ Not that she has Opinions About Rhyhorn or anything. ]

[sleepingvalkyrie]

[ It was an educational experience Gwendolyn has no desire to repeat any time in the next few decades. ]

Ah, I see. [she extends a palm towards the Rhyhorn as her wings fold in against her sides, mindful to keep herself in view] I had heard that there were Rhyhorn races here, but with both the weather and recent events, I had not yet the opportunity to see them in action. I am glad this one is--

[a pause, then a glance up] --There is no lasting harm, I hope? T'would be a shame for it to be lamed out of understandable fear.

[actsmagnificent]

Should be fine. [ Haruka watches Gwendolyn approach the Rhyhorn, but since she's being good about it, doesn't interfere. The Rhyhorn is eyeing her warily but does not stop that hand from connecting with its cool, dusty "skin". ] The ones who can't race still help at the track, too. But there's nothing wrong here.

Right? [ The Rhyhorn sneezes.

This is apparently as close to yes as they are going to get. ]

[sleepingvalkyrie]

[ She has some small practice when approaching larger pokémon like this one thanks to her tribes' herds, but common sense helps too. ]

That is good to know. [smile] This one has had quite enough adventure for one day, I'd say. Will you require escort back to the track?

[Asked out of politeness, mostly - this person appears to have everything in hand now where the Rhyhorn is concerned, and there are no angry mobs looking to descend upon their location in outrage over damaged goods]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Haruka checks behind herself just in case, but yeah, the street appears mobless. ] We're okay. Thanks again for the hand.

[ Rhyhorn makes some sort of rumbly rock noise as Haruka begins the slow process of turning her mount around. ]

[sleepingvalkyrie]

You're welcome.

[ She backs up, staying in line of view for the Rhyhorn, before an indignant buuuu is audible from the roof behind her. Turning, she stifles a laugh for the exhausted looking Buneary, extending her arms so Myris can jump down to safety. ]

Have a safe trip home!

[actsmagnificent]

[ That is the cutest thing. Haruka winks and blows the Buneary a kiss on her way out.

Or maybe it was for the Valkyrie. They may never know. ]