Springtime for Union

[bravenewmods]

After an unusually long and cold winter, the land is finally beginning to stir in the anticipation of spring. In the forest, the first flowers are beginning to peek out of the ground, the hum of Bug Pokémon begin to be heard, and of course, the first wisps of pollen begin to incite misery amongst the more sensitive of the population. The sun sets later and later each night, and at the end of a long workday, the prospect of escaping early to enjoy a stroll out in the brisk spring air becomes more and more enticing.

The pall cast by Team Evolution has long faded into little more than a distant cloud on the horizon. Though the mystery of 'Mega Evolution' remains unsolved, it seems inconsequential in the face of the strength that Union itself is gaining. All damage from the earthquakes has finally been fully repaired, production of iron and steel has been greatly enhanced by the discovery of the mine, there were plans to build a new port and to enhance the range of the Signal Tower, Enlightened and Pokémon everywhere were evolving one after another... On the whole, morale was high.

The city takes it upon itself to reflect this.

When the people of Union begin to stir early one spring morning, they will awaken to discover a cheerful city, indeed. All of Union, overnight, has become covered with vines and shrubs and flowers - plant life, everywhere the eye could see. Though the majority haven't yet begun to flower, the rainbow assortment of buds promises a lovely sight to come in the near future. A few citizens, annoyed, set to work removing the intrusive flora from their properties, but the majority simply take the unusual sight for what it is.

And for the particularly observant, dotted here and there among the landscape, the occasional large pink blossom can be spotted already in full bloom...

((You may use this post as an IC mingle if you wish!))

Comments

[globetrotting]

[Blue can't speak or understand pokémon herself, but she gives Titania a smile.] It's nice to meet you, Titania. I'm Blue. Take good care of Flynn for me, okay?

[choseneutrality]

[Titinia nods, though inwardly she is thinking that Flynn can take care of himself but she'll help him anyway.]

How have you been doing?

[globetrotting]

[And she'll get back up!]

Okay! Still helping out Banzu to gather materials for his boat. How have you been? [A glance back down to Titania.] Did you have a trip outside the city?

[choseneutrality]

I've been well enough. No, Titania and I bonded a little before you invited me over to your house.

[globetrotting]

I see. A little too new to people to be inviting over to a stranger's house, huh?

[choseneutrality]

She was still adjusting.

[Yes.]

[globetrotting]

[She nods. Yep, that sounds like a yes as any.]

After work, do you have any plans?

[choseneutrality]

No.

[He shakes his head.]

[globetrotting]

Hmm... I'm wondering if it's going to be nice tonight in the Union with all the flora...

[An idea strikes her, and she takes one of Flynn's hands into both of hers.]

Have another picnic with me. Here, maybe? We'll make it romantic - one or two candles and a dinner made by my dad, and you can listen to me complain the whole time about all the stones I've been getting in my shoes. [She gives a playful grin, then laughs a little at herself.]

And if we're lucky, the illumise and volbeat will come out to play!

[choseneutrality]

Sure.

[globetrotting]

Thanks! [She releases his hand.] I'm going to check out the habitats now, but I'll send you a message later.