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Post by Robot on Jan 28, 2021 2:50:49 GMT
Patience seems uncertain at first, then confused. "But... You said there wasn't any breakfast if I didn't get up?". Her usual statement of fact as he eased her back down and helped her get comfortable, assuring her there would be food.
"I want to help. I promised to help?". Her breathing speeds, until he holds her for several moments.
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 28, 2021 3:05:23 GMT
"I... guess I meant being awake and in a state to eat," he says, sheepishly. "I should have been more clear."
"I want to be clear," he says, "If you're hurting yourself for me, ever? You don't have to do that. I'll take care of you, or anyone else. And I can tell," he says, "you're not in a good way right now. You've pushed yourself hard, and... I don't know if your body can take it. Just... rest here. Near the magnets, so there's... more you. With you like this... you help more just taking care of yourself, okay? I don't want to lose you, or worry about any of that." His eyes are watering. "Staying safe is important."
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Post by Robot on Jan 28, 2021 4:00:19 GMT
"So... I can help you by taking care of myself today?" Patience asked slowly, with a little more confidence. She was uncertain about the idea, but she brushed gently at his eyes. "Jasmine took the tingle rock with her... would it be okay if you left Serenity here? Staying warm would help. I don't think she'd like the rain very much either." The short girl's spiky haired head settled on his shoulder.
Vaguely aware of being watched, Thel catches sight of Jasmine moving quickly to another corner of the cave complex.
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 28, 2021 4:07:52 GMT
"Yes, that's right," he says with a smile, running his fingers through her hair. "Taking care of yourself is really helpful, and it's important to me. And, of course I'm fine letting Serenity stay here. Anyone can, if they want to, really. I don't want to make anyone else go out in that rain." He looks around to his Pokémon. "It's up to you," he says to them. "Plus, it means you won't have to be in your balls all day for classes."
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Post by Robot on Jan 28, 2021 4:42:12 GMT
Harmony is dedicated to going where Thel goes, and disappears instantly into his Pokeball. Hope looks around for any of her favorite friends to... uh... bother! No... no... play with yes! And finds that Jasmine has taken most of them, and Thel will likely be taking the rest. Pouting, she too disappears into her Pokeball. Bliss seems conflicted, pivoting from one hip to the other, holding a cheek in one of her slender hands.
Jasmine returns with a floating trio of eyed spheres with a horseshoe of metal and two screws sticking off of each. "I overheard the two of you talking. This is Ampierre, he has the most deft control over magnetism, out of any of my Pokemon. I want to see if there's anything we can do to help ease your discomfort today. No sense in having a guest if I can't look after them myself a little right."
Patience eyes the new Pokemon warily, and makes eye contact with Thel.
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 28, 2021 4:47:01 GMT
"It's okay, Bliss," he consoles. "Do what you want to do, not what you think'll make me happy or anything."
"If Jasmine trusts him," he says to Patience, looking over the magnets, "I do as well. I know he's not a rock... but if he can make the same feeling as you were feeling before, that should help a little... right?"
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Post by Robot on Jan 28, 2021 5:02:46 GMT
"I... I guess we could try." Patience rolls over onto her stomach, revealing the control unit to Jasmine for the first time, which elicits a sharp nasal inhale and nothing more. No shocked gasp or sudden outcry, just acceptance and preparedness. "Alright Ampierre, settle over her back and slowly increase magnetism." Weightlessly, the strange Pokemon touched down, a low hum emanating from it. Relief floods the girl's face until she's actually smiling.
Seemingly satisfied, Jasmine addresses her Pokemon. "How long can you hold that?" A few beeps and some buzzing in response. "Alright, I'll be back by then."
"It's tickling in my head." Patience giggles and buries her face in Serenity.
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 28, 2021 5:12:22 GMT
Thel's eyes involuntarily start to water again, but in happiness this time. At seeing her smile, he beams. "I'm glad to see you be able to be happy like this. So, so glad..."
"Be safe, and be happy, Patience. Just enjoy yourself. That's all I ask of you today. It would mean so much." He looks up to Jasmine and Ampierre. "Thank you both for this."
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Post by Robot on Jan 28, 2021 5:19:50 GMT
The Magneton buzzes an affirmative and settles into its duty as a live in care provider. Jasmine gives Thel's shoulder a gentle squeeze and starts upstairs, presumably with Thel in tow. "I'll have Joy give her a look over and see what we can do to make her more comfortable on a regular basis. We'll reach out to whoever we need to Thel. As soon as this storm breaks, she'll have more help then she knows what to do with. I promise."
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 28, 2021 6:15:53 GMT
"Thank you, Jasmine," he says, smiling. "I really appreciate it. She's suffered so much... far more than I ever did. She deserves happiness, and I want to do what I can to make sure she gets it."
He closes his eyes, before quietly saying, "The Radio Tower." There's an awkward pause, before he elaborates, stammering. "I-in a memory that... never was. She enjoyed there. I don't know what it is, not really. But if it can help... I thought you should know. Just... just in case." He flushes. "...I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said anything, it was a stupid comment."
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Post by Robot on Jan 28, 2021 18:23:46 GMT
"So a dream?". Jasmine cocked her head a little confused. Handing Thel an umbrella and a poncho, she got dressed for the slog a few doors down. "It would make sense. The radio tower runs a current to send signals far away. Pokemon like Ampierre are drawn to them. With her... modifications, we'll call them... She might be able to pickup radio waves."
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 28, 2021 18:38:35 GMT
He's too flustered to elaborate. He really shouldn't have said anything, because he's already weird enough among humans as it is. But... he owes Patience to try and do everything he can to help her. He'd do the same for any of his friends, and he knows they'd do the same for him. So it just... got blurted out.
"Uh... not sure what this is for, sorry," he says, awkwardly, when handed the umbrella. The poncho was easy enough, seeing her wear it, but this weird fabric-y stick?
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Post by Robot on Jan 28, 2021 18:44:16 GMT
"Oh, watch me then.". Jasmine releases a snap from a thin band of fabric, gripped something under the now loose fabric, and expanded a sheet like thing along a frame of wires before snapping it into place.
"There is a plastic slide just underneath the fabric. If you use it to protect against rain it is called an umbrella. Against the sun it is called a Parasol. You may have heard one or the other mentioned in your fashion classes."
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 28, 2021 18:54:41 GMT
He jumps when the fabric suddenly extends, but then nods, as he recognizes the shape. "Ah, okay. Yeah, I recognize the parasols... I just didn't know that they extended like that," he flushes, feeling kind of stupid. "I just... thought they came in the covering shape. But... this makes sense, for when it isn't the weather you want to protect from..."
Well, at least he learned that before it came up in school.
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Post by Robot on Jan 28, 2021 19:08:50 GMT
"It certainly beats being wet.". Jasmine offered a small smile as she started out of the building and into the rain, the umbrella stopping the majority of it. The walk to school was uneventful, scooting around puddles. A pause in the main entryway to doff ponchos and shake the wet from umbrellas.
The pair approached the reception desk, and Jasmine spoke up. "I need to see the acting headmistress, urgently. Thel, you are welcome to sit in on the meeting if you would like, as it affects you too. Or you can tend your first class which should be starting shortly."
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 28, 2021 19:15:24 GMT
...okay, yep, the umbrellas are very good. He's glad that Jasmine brought them. It makes a world of difference.
"Oh, if... it'll affect me?" His first instinct is to say no, and just leave the ladies to their things... but Jasmine seems to value his company. "If you don't think it'll cut into my first class, then... yes, I'll sit in, if you don't mind."
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Post by Robot on Jan 28, 2021 19:37:48 GMT
The third floor of the school was sparse, consisting of a small handful of offices and a large one resting at the end of the hall. Jasmine knocked and waited for an answer before seeing herself in. A tall, elegant looking blonde woman with a sparkling blue powder through her hair sat at a broad desk.
"Jasmine, they phoned up to say it was urgent. Not a common word for you to use.". The headmistress sat and folded her hands in front of her. The gym leader curtseyed lightly and remained standing until she was given leave to sit. It felt as though the posturing this school taught was well in use.
"Madame, this concerns Olivine and the state of the storms. Naturally I came to you first.". Jasmine spoke with a hint of flattery. "This is my protegé, Miss Lucasta.". At that, Jasmine waved Thel forward.
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 28, 2021 19:52:35 GMT
Thel follows Jasmine's lead, trying to remember all the proper protocols that he was taught. Maaaaybe this wasn't exactly the best idea, he's realizing. So many ways to screw up. But, too late to do anything about that. Instead, just needs to try and keep calm, and focused, and just... see what exactly everything was about.
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Post by Robot on Jan 28, 2021 20:21:28 GMT
"She is also a student of your school, recommended by Whitney for entrance.". At that the headmistress considered Thel with more interest and surprise. "Well, it is always a pleasure to meet an up and coming influential young woman. What can I do for you Jasmine?"
"I would like to ask for the assistance of your faculty and students to ensure Olivine has a future despite the rains. A public works project.". At that, the woman sat back slowly. "Typically I would decline. This seems the sort of task for skilled engineers and crews of construction workers. We have neither in the moment. Miss Lucasta, do you support the idea of your classmates struggling under hard conditions to achieve a common goal? Beyond the obvious, what would be the gain in this endeavor for direct intercession. To the girls themselves."
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 28, 2021 20:51:12 GMT
Oh, oh dear. Internally, he freezes a little. He wasn't really expecting to be addressed for his opinion like this. But he takes a moment, composes himself, and says, "Yes, Madame I would support it."
"I know from personal experience that doing things like this usually makes people appreciate what they have much more, and I believe that it would help with personal growth via expanding one's experiences. Both with interacting with the general public and each other in a cooperative endeavor, and also an exercise in composing oneself when dealing with something that is frankly unpalatable. In addition, I feel that it would be good experience interacting with and handling Pokémon in a much more chaotic environment than is provided within the institution." ...he really hopes he didn't say something stupid. This is the person, after all, that has rather ultimate authority over his admission here.
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