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Post by DataNinja on Jan 23, 2020 6:04:52 GMT
"I, uh..." Rainbow hesitates. "That... that would probably be a good thing, yeah. I... shouldn't be a burden on you. And as much as trying on clothes of this time might be fun and all... I wouldn't feel comfortable 'showing off', or anything. I, uh, hope you understand." She flushes, before intently staring at the secretarial poster, and heading off. Bea's able to find the place with little issue, and they seem to approve of her body (yay, objectification!), and so put her through a surprisingly exhausting routine of clothes and positions, and everything. It really doesn't feel like she's being paid enough for her time, especially given that they're basically given carte blanche to use the photos however they want in advertising. But... money is money, at least, and Bea's able to head back to the Center to meet up with Rainbow (and now also Yellow) late in the evening. Bea got $4000 from this.
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Post by Robot on Jan 24, 2020 22:39:21 GMT
Offering Rainbow a shy, tired wave, Bee practically collapses into one of the chairs in the public area. "I was -not- ready for that..." She laughed softly. "I learned a lot about makeup, posturing, and how much effort fashion is today. How'd your adventure go Rainbow? Any fun wishes granted today Yellow?"
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 24, 2020 23:46:22 GMT
"Eh, it went... fine," Rainbow says, shrugging. "Wasn't exciting, sorting through files, and getting stuff alphabetised and written down names of and all that. Nobody was angry at me, so... that was good, at least." She yawns, too. "I definitely couldn't do that for my life. I don't know how mom does it. Glad yours sounded exciting, though."
"I don't grant stuff willy-nilly," Yellow mutters, the girl looking almost insulted. "It's different if you want something. I have reason to do that. But I'm not going to go out granting stuff to random people around. I don't have too much power yet... and I'm not bored enough. Things're still exciting enough without me messing stuff around."
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Post by Robot on Jan 25, 2020 11:25:04 GMT
"Enjoyed is a strong phrasing." Bee replied offhand, with an upward roll of her eyes. "It gave context to how a facet of the population lives but it was invasive and tiring, and very likely to place my face in the public record, in a flattering but compromising light in the future. Could have paid better too." She added with a smile.
"I'm sorry Yellow, I wasn't going out of my way to be offensive, your mindset is still very alien to me. I can't imagine the scope of your lifespan much less possessing your abilities or how I would use them given the opportunity." Working her gloved fingers into the corners of her eyes she made a small, tired noise.
"At any rate, I have some funds to look into special training, and goods tomorrow. Mauville is one of the best places in Hoenn for this sort of stuff, I can go any of the modern conveniences you might be interested with your earnings, Rainbow, and then perhaps we can set off midday. Though a treat meal, something sweet and on the heavy side might be a good idea too, before we go."
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 25, 2020 18:25:35 GMT
"Isn't your face already there?" Rainbow asks. "Our cards have faces on them, and Yellow didn't make yours. So if they're identifying people, then they already have your face, don't they? And I'm sorry that it really wasn't all that good after all."
"Oh, I know." Yellow replies, plainly. "I know your kind's limitations. Your scope is narrow, I can't hold it against you for being what you are."
"Where are you planning to head for after this, Bee?" Rainbow asks, ignoring Yellow.
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Post by Robot on Jan 26, 2020 1:12:27 GMT
"Not like this. Models are used to promote advertising for products they either use, wear, or represent. So should someone find one of the stock photos taken aesthetically pleasing for what they are trying to market, I could end up in a magazine or newspaper ad. Identification is for my use, and my identification only." Bee considered Yellow for a moment, the corners of her mouth turning down just a bit. "Thanks Yellow, I'll try to do the same."
Taking a deep breath, she smiled at Rainbow. "Lavaridge probably, I know in the past the gym was fire-oriented, if it still is I'll likely have difficulties."
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 26, 2020 1:33:34 GMT
"Ahh... I see," Rainbow says, nodding. "This time is much more... commercial. So many more people, so many more connections. In general, places are small enough that, if your craft is good, you will be known simply because of it. You don't have a need to get others to extoll your product unknowingly."
"Would you say that it was worth doing, though?" she asks. "Even if you wouldn't do it again. Do you regret doing it?"
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Post by Robot on Jan 26, 2020 1:58:39 GMT
"In the immediate moment I've no regrets around it. Not something I'd go out of my way to do again, but certainly not something I've regrets over." She considered a spot on the ceiling. "A year down the road a photo could be used as an advert for I don't know... feminine hygiene products or something else potentially embarrassing, but as Yellow said. Narrow in scope. I've need now, so I took advantage now. Payment and consequence come later, as it would with wishes."
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 26, 2020 2:42:54 GMT
Rainbow nods. "That's something that I admire about you. You take risks. You try things, even if they turn out unsuccessful. You just... keep wanting to learn, to better yourself. Even when there's a possibility it might end up not as good for you in the end."
"It's not quite like wishes," Yellow says. "Those tend to be zero-sum. What you do yourself can end up being better or worse. It's all up to you. It is, of course," she has a bit of a smile, "the same in that rarely consequences are considered at the time. But what's life without a little spice, eh?"
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Post by Robot on Jan 26, 2020 4:02:28 GMT
"I suppose I'm still more ascribed to the theory that one does not get something for nothing, but maybe the transactional nature of things is also a very human concept." Her cheeks heated under Rainbow's praise. "I just... don't allow myself to get comfortable with my place in the world, and aim to understand as much about it as I can. In your time that would be excessively dangerous, but here it's just a part of growing up. Thought at all about what you'd like to use your currency for?"
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 26, 2020 4:10:49 GMT
"Is it really something for nothing if you work for it?" Yellow asks. "Of course... what that something means to you, that's all up to you. You don't get that with wishes. You should know that by now." The girl smirks.
"I guess... I do forget that things aren't as immediately hazardous here. Like... I know it, but it's hard to fully realize, you know?" Rainbow says, flushing a bit. "That doesn't make it any less commendable, though. And, uh... no, I don't really know. It's not much, I don't think, and I don't really know what really might exist here, besides, like, food, and clothing, and stuff for Pokémon. I might go clothes shopping at some point, if you don't mind maybe helping, because... well, I only have the one dress. Granted, uh, the wings are probably a little hard to work with in this time."
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Post by Robot on Jan 26, 2020 7:02:02 GMT
"You can get a dress that is low cut in the back, or we can see a tailor. You'd suggested maybe looking into one for my outfit anyway. A few outfits, and maybe a purse or messenger bag couldn't hurt."
Zero sum but the power came from Yellow at their whim, and payment was some form of self-inflicted chaos, which the Jirachi took great pleasure in. She could only imagine there were a few utterly flawless wishes, but those had to be a once in a generation sort of thing. "I think I am going to retire early tonight. Shopping and travel tomorrow, and likely something new."
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 26, 2020 7:39:46 GMT
"I don't know if I'd have the money for all that..." Rainbow says. "I don't think what I got was really a lot. But... we can see at some point. Tomorrow, I guess, maybe. If you want. Anyways, probably good enough of a time for me to sleep as well. I'm still fairly tired easily. Not as bad as when first here. But... still should sleep when I can."
"Have fun." Yellow says, simply, staying seated in the Center.
The morning comes without much fanfare. Rainbow is still sleeping when Bea wakes up, although not for too much longer. Yellow's still downstairs, the girl in much the same place as she'd been when the others had gone up for bed the night before.
"So... you mentioned something new last night," Rainbow ventures, "what were you thinking?"
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Post by Robot on Jan 26, 2020 11:02:45 GMT
"Well, I have never been on a shopping outing with a friend before. I've also had a breakthrough in my research, and think I might be able to physically create certain Pokemon through chemical processes. That seems more like an afternoon activity though, so let's go get some dessert breakfast, the three of us, and look into some clothing. I can do my utilities shopping afterwards, then some experimentation before we head for Lavaridge."
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 26, 2020 17:46:37 GMT
"Create Pokémon?" Rainbow says, apprehensively. "Are you sure that's a good idea? It feels like... a lot of things could go wrong with that."
"Also," she adds, "Dessert breakfast? Wha-" "It means sweets for breakfast," Yellow interjects. "So, chop chop, let's go."
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Post by Robot on Jan 26, 2020 18:25:52 GMT
"There are a number of species that are purely mechanical, energy, digital, or chemical in nature. To a degree it is a replication of previously performed experiments, and there are other precedents of man-made Pokemon." She explained to Rainbow as they started off into town, giving Yellow a playful, knowing smile. Finding a cafe that serves what she's looking for, she settles in.
Hot cakes with fruit, whipped cream, syrup, chocolate sauce, and a mess of other toppings. The perfect sort of breakfast for a quick burst of energy, while being intentionally indulgent.
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 26, 2020 18:53:40 GMT
"Ah, I see..." Rainbow says. "That's not really anything that we have back home. As I'm sure you could guess. Even if we could, it would just be to perform artificial infusions if the right Typing isn't around, I guess."
The girl blanches at all the food and choices. "I feel like I can't eat all of that," she chuckles, looking at the pile.
"I'll finish what you don't," Yellow says, pausing briefly in his eating.
"Is this something you do all the time, Bee?" Rainbow asks, curiously.
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Post by Robot on Jan 26, 2020 19:49:35 GMT
"Enjoy what you can." She encouraged pleasantly. "Gram used to say it is easy to take care of someone else, but hard to take care of yourself. That, when you know the stress is piling on, and you are doing your best, to be good and kind to yourself. I don't do it all the time, but indulging has a place just like everything else."
Dipping into the sweet laden breakfast she let out a happy sigh. "What sorts of foods did you eat back home Rainbow? I imagine it being pretty bland."
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 26, 2020 20:00:21 GMT
"She sounds like a font of wisdom," Rainbow says. "And it wasn't bland. You get a bunch of plants, berries, meats... have to do a lot of hunting anyways, after all. There's just not that much in the way of, like, processed stuff. It's all much more natural. Everything here is so much... richer, and more sugary, and all that then I had back home. Even the berries in the sauce and stuff here... that's all very different tasting, much sweeter. Someone who likes a lot of sugar, though," she glances at Yellow, "might not have the best time there. It's still pretty, good, though. Most people have a little garden for herbs and spices and whatnot, so even if you aren't the best cook you can add a dash of flavour anytime."
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Post by Robot on Jan 26, 2020 21:19:25 GMT
"A return to nature after the fall of industry." Bee commented thoughtfully. "Gram and Gramps had their adventures together too, I can only guess that kind of insight comes with experience. As much as I might enjoy this all the time, that is a quick way to poor health." Poking a berry about with her fork, there was a lengthy moment of silence.
"I'll be honest, one of the reasons we're headed to Lavaridge first is because Mossdeep... Frightens me? Maybe that is the wrong word. The unknown unknowns have me anxious. Variables beyond the scope of my understanding. It has never been like that before, and... If that is the end of our journey together, it'll be goodbye." The teen's eyes lidded.
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