Video + Action in Union's commerce district!

[sparrowfeathered]

A: Video

[And it's Rose. She's grinning brightly, leaning down and looking at the monitor. Behind her, her Blaziken has his arms crossed and is watching. While Rose beams at the camera.]

I tell you, I take one business trip to Caldera and... uh... another god shows up! This got pretty intense, huh? Is everyone all right?

I'm a little worried about you guys!

B: Action

[True to promises made, the Spearowfeathers have set up a shop. There is a storefront with a brightly painted sign of a Spearow on it, and the word "SPEAROWFEATHERS" written underneath it. Rose is standing outside the storefront. They're not open yet; instead, her people are moving things into it, carrying wooden crates and everything else.]

[Rose has her arms crossed. But she looks proud.]

[They're moving up in the world! But it's also quite a sight; it's not every day that a new storefront opens up after all. (Thank Lenna for the loan.)]

Comments

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Pumpkabooland?

[Lenna can't help but laugh.]

Don't be silly, I already told you - he's from Caldera!

[Her laughter is echoed by the mustachioed gentleman pumpkin.]

[sparrowfeathered]

From... from Caldera? E-Er. Well! Um.

[She gives the Pumpkaboo a long look. She's onto you, mister. Her eyes narrow, before she grins a little too wide.]

...Sounds like he'll be really helpful to have around!

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Yeah! I'm sure he'll be a repeat customer.

[Lenna smiles, glancing to her companion.]

Do you see anything you like, Mr. Boo?

Boooooooooo~

[If it had hands, it would be thoughtfully twirling the tips of that mustache. As it is, it's looking around with what are clearly discerning eyes.]

[sparrowfeathered]

[Rose starts taking a very careful inventory of everything in the nearby crates and on the shelves. It's a little disorganized; they're still moving in, but Rose wants to be open for business. Thus... here she is, open for business while moving.]

Lemme know watcha like, Mr. Boo! I'm sure we can get you anything you want.

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Boo, boo... Pumpkaboo!

[The little guy proceeds to float around the shop, looking at this and that before stopping in front of a little bronze statue. Just a trinket, really.]

Oh, I'm sure that will look positively wonderful with the one you bought last month!

[sparrowfeathered]

You like that one, huh? This is from Glacier. One of our merchants bought it there when they were scouting it out over the summer.

[She looks at Lenna.] You want it?

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Hmm? No, this is for Mr. Boo. I couldn't take such a bargain out from under him!

[sparrowfeathered]

Well... all right, Mr. Boo! Want me to pack it up for you? It's, uh, super authentic!

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Boo, Boo.

[A nod.]

I just knew you'd find something good!

[sparrowfeathered]

Sure. Hey, Aiguille, can you get this packaged up? [She hands the statue to a Spearowfeather, who hurries off with it. Then, Rose looks back at the Pumpkaboo.]

S-Soooooo... Mr. Boo! How, er, how'd you acquire your... fine... artistic tastes?

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

[This is met with a long series of Pumpkaboos and fragments thereof, while Lenna looks at the Pokemon and nods with interest.]

I never get tired of hearing this story.

[sparrowfeathered]

[Rose... really doesn't speak Pumpkaboo.]

N-Not... sure that I followed that...

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Oh, yeah, he always goes on and on like that.

[sparrowfeathered]

It... it sounds like a complex story, huh?

is it bad that this has gone on so long that I no longer know if Lenna is joking or serious

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Well, he has been doing this for a long time.

I think the mystery makes it perfect??

[sparrowfeathered]

...H-How long?

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

At least as long as I've known him!

[sparrowfeathered]

I... I guess he's experienced...?

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Of course! He's a connoisseur with refined taste!

[The Pumpkaboo nods sagely.]

[sparrowfeathered]

H-He... is, huh! Has... er... is he... decorating our place?

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

I suppose he could, if you'd like me to hire him.

[sparrowfeathered]

[NO NO NO SHE DIDN'T MEAN THAT AS A SUGGESTION ABORT ABORT]

[shiiiit conversations don't have abort buttons]

M...maybe... let him, um. Get... his bearings, first?

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

That's a good idea. I'm sure the city looks a lot different from the last time he was here.

[Lenna turns to the Pumpkaboo, bowing her head.]

You must be very busy, Mr. Boo. I'll let you get on your way.

Pumpkaboo!

[He pays for the statue, scoops it up in his little Pumpkaboo flippers, and floats off on his merry way. Lenna just waves, smiling.]

[sparrowfeathered]

P-Probably so. Uh, I'll catch you at the house tonight, Len! Let me know if he buys anything large or wants to make any deals with well-dressed strangers by the waterfront!

[...She waves too.]

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[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Oh, yes! I'm sure you're very busy with the grand opening. I'll see you tonight.