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Post by Raven on Feb 10, 2019 19:39:04 GMT
Callidora tilts her head in confusion. "Yes. People wear different things for different activities. What the heck kinda silly life have you led that you don't know that?" She questions incredulously.
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Post by ventix on Feb 10, 2019 19:54:24 GMT
"Well, to start with I spent most of my life up until a month or so ago in my Uncle's dungeon and I wasn't allowed to go outside, then some stuff happened and I came here while my Uncle was arrested. After that, I met my siblings and my parents for the first time and spent some time in Celadon learning how to be a noble." Yue says, giving a quick summary of her life up until this point. "All and all I can't complain. The dungeon I was in was really uncomfortable, but it had a bunch of chains for me to play with, so it balances out. What about you? How's your life been so far?"
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Post by Raven on Feb 10, 2019 19:58:39 GMT
Callidora gasps appropriately upon hearing that poor Yue was imprisoned for most of her life, though she feels better knowing Yue found her family again. "Well, my life certainly hasn't been as exciting as yours, it seems. I mostly just hang around here, taking over for Mom when she goes off doing whatever it is she does when she leaves the Guild." She motions at the intense woman shouting instructions at the swimmers, seeming to indicate that is her mother.
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Post by ventix on Feb 10, 2019 20:08:45 GMT
"Oh? So you're the Branch Leader's daughter?" Yue looks between Callidora and her mother. "I can see the resemblance. You're both very pretty." Yue says, before looking back at the swimmers. "So is swimming any fun?"
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Post by Raven on Feb 10, 2019 20:12:13 GMT
Callidora giggles. "Well, I like it a lot! Most who join Water Branch either already like or grow to like swimming." She motions at the 'swimming drills'. "It's not always like this, but it happens enough that if you can't put up with it, you're better off in another Branch. Outside of this though, things tend to be very calm and you can just swim (or not) at your leisure."
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Post by ventix on Feb 10, 2019 20:20:42 GMT
"I see! In that case, I'll stop by when it's calmer to try out swimming. It'll be my first time and I'd rather it be slow and gentle...Though I'm not sure where I'll get one of these 'swimsuits'..." Yue says, excited at the prospect of trying something new.
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Post by Raven on Feb 10, 2019 20:22:26 GMT
"Oh, you can buy one here in the Branch! Members get one free if they don't have one, but everyone else has to pay. It's only 250 Crowns." Callidora beams. "Do come back though! Even if you don't want to join, we can hang out and stuff!"
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Post by ventix on Feb 10, 2019 20:33:58 GMT
"Do worry, I will!" Yue says, returning Callidora's smile with one of her own. "Well, I'd best be going. I have a bunch of different branches to check out, but I'll stop by again after I'm done!" Yue says, waving goodbye to Callidora as she picks another random branch from the map. This time it's the Grass Branch.
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Post by lichlord on Feb 10, 2019 20:41:28 GMT
Rei blinks in surprise in hearing Yue so casually state she was a prisoner for most of her waking life. It would explain her lack of social boundaries though. Rei is also surprised that she’s so chipper and energetic despite her sad upbringing.
That does mean she’ll need a teacher for more ‘mature’ things. Hmmmm...
And then Yue is off! Rei thanks the leaders daughter before following and making sure she doesn’t lose yue in all of this.
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Post by Raven on Feb 10, 2019 21:19:08 GMT
Despite her eagerness, Yue is not difficult to follow. Though now that Rei thinks of it, where did that sister of hers go to? She was there at the breakfast table, though did not eat, handed over the eevee egg and then seemed to disappear into the crowd. Then again, she was dressed like a ninja...eh, whatever. In any case, the duo rush off to Grass Branch and wander into a very green, forest-like area not dissimilar to the one in Yue's basement. The primary difference is that this one seems tailored for grass-type Pokemon. Dark, damp areas for Paras, sunny areas for Sunflora/Bellossom, etc. No people though.
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Post by ventix on Feb 10, 2019 21:22:37 GMT
"Hello? is anyone here?" Yue calls out, looking around for any indicator of where the people are. Perception: mUFSFhgs4d6 4d6
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Post by Raven on Feb 10, 2019 21:24:43 GMT
Yue fails to find any people, just a bunch of Pokemon. Oh wait, is that someone sleeping in the bushes over there? Better go check it out!
Alas for Yue, the 'person sleeping in the bushes' turns out to be not a person, but a surprisingly accurate depiction of a person lying down made out of plant matter. Why is this here? Who can say?
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Post by ventix on Feb 10, 2019 21:27:14 GMT
"Huh...Looks like the Grass branch has some pretty weird people in it..." Yue says, not realizing the sheer irony that statement carried when coming from someone like her. Regardless, she releases Cuddles and asks her to try and talk to the other Pokemon to try and find out where everyone is.
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Post by Raven on Feb 10, 2019 21:30:30 GMT
Cuddles observes the area for a moment, then trots over to some of the sun-loving Pokemon to ask for directions. They seem pretty friendly, and helpfully inform Cuddles (and by extension, the humans) that this is the Pokemon area. If they want to go where the humans stay, they need to go back into the hall and look to their right (as you exit). It's very easy to miss, and they're used to humans stumbling in here on accident.
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Post by ventix on Feb 10, 2019 21:33:02 GMT
Yue thanks both Cuddles and the Pokemon and heads out and goes to the right. "Okay, according to what they said, it should be over here, right?"
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Post by Raven on Feb 10, 2019 21:37:54 GMT
Behind some large frond leaves, Yue finds a doorway! This must be the right way to go! Heading on in, the pair finds that it is indeed the right way to go. Inside is the standard dorm set-up that most of the Branches Yue has visited has. In the common room, where Water Branch had the large pool, and Normal Branch had all the lovely furniture, Grass Branch has a number of planters along the wall, and a skylight to let sunlight in to aid the plants that need it.
As it turns out, a green-haired individual just so happened to be on their way out as Yue and Rei enter.
"Ah, hello. Welcome to the Grass Branch. Can I help you with something?"
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Post by ventix on Feb 10, 2019 21:43:15 GMT
"Well, I'm thinking of switching Branches, so I'm going around to have a look at all the different Branches I could join." Yue says. "Oh! And before I forget, my name's Yue and this is Cuddles." She continues, introducing both herself and Cuddles, who is perched on her shoulder.
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Post by Raven on Feb 10, 2019 21:54:36 GMT
"Ah, it's wonderful to see that you are examining your options. Here in Grass Branch, we primarily focus on learning how to identify and care for plants and plant Pokemon. Botany (the study of plants) is our primary focus, and often can take us far afield in search of rare plants. If you enjoy working with plants, or even just exploring the countryside, then this may be a good place for you." She extends her hand in greeting. "My name is Sage, and I am the leader here."
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Post by ventix on Feb 10, 2019 22:00:45 GMT
"It's nice to meet you! I have to be honest, taking care of plants outside of plant-based Pokemon isn't really my thing. If I do join, I'll most likely be doing more exploring than anything else."
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Post by Raven on Feb 10, 2019 22:06:45 GMT
Sage hmms. "Well, you'll definitely pick up a few things just by way of being a member, and occasionally we will ask you to go on missions to find things. You are under no obligation to become a gardener/botanist just because you are a member of Grass Branch."
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