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1) With spring fast approaching, Pokémon contests have become more prevalent, and stages have been cropping up all over Union. An open mic competition is being held in the park, and a trio of Jigglypuffs can be found taking the stage. Needless to say, they probably won't be a fan favorite...

2) Refuge has opened its gates to the people of Union, Caldera and Citadel, in the most hospitable way they feel possible: A party. Some have come to explore the expansive underground city, but mostly, word has spread about how Refuge's brews are on point. They don't seem to discriminate on age, either.

3) The great tree in Citadel is blooming a myriad of colors. The people are celebrating with a great festival among the various tribes that call Citadel and the surrounding area its home. This involves flower arranging, lots of meat, and, of course, a tournament to prove one's meddle in battle.

4) The city of Caldera is starting a major production project and they need workers. The forges are constantly going day and night and the pay's good, but it's hot, hard work that'll leave you tired and achy to say the least.

5) Wildcard! Come up with a prompt!

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[ Pearl laughs; that was an answer so typical of her cousin. ]

Well, of course Soulfast is still one of my favourite holidays, Mystic Maya! But it's so nice to experience something new, don't you think? I've never seen so many different ways to cook meat in my life, have you?

Oh, sure. If I keep finding more of these, I might consider relocating.

[She says, halfway through some-kind-of-meat on a stick. Not that she cares which. (Morgan would be so mad, and that's just more fuel to Maya's consumer fire.)

Grinning, she bumps Pearl gently with her elbow.]

What's your favourite thing so far?

Mystic Maya! We can't simply move the entire channelling school! [ she says it in mock-shock, although there's a note to her tone that says that she's not entirely sure if Maya's one hundred percent joking... ] Although, I guess it would actually be quite good for our publicity if we branched out elsewhere...?

[ pearly no. ]

--Oh! Err, I suppose I've really been admiring the flower arranging? It must take a lot of skill and training to make something that elegant.

I don't think the Citadel has much business for us. Don't worry, Pearly.

[She giggles a little, patting Pearl's shoulder.]

Though... The meat is pretty nice. I mean, we could try and find custome-- anyway.

[Maya looks toward one of the displays, shrugging. Flowers aren't her thing and pollen isn't fun, but the arrangements are beautiful, and Pearly likes them.]

Yeah... Those are pretty nice! Those ones are daisies, right?

[no. No they are not.]

[ Pearl grins weakly at the shoulder pat - so it really was just a joke, huh? - but then gives her cousin an odd look. ] Mystic Maya... were you about to suggest that we provide spirit channelling services in exchange for food...?

[ Mystic Maya plz. Pearl laughs, small and delicate, shaking her head as she follows Maya's gaze towards the display. ]

Ummm... I'm sorry, but not at all. In fact, I think that those are zinnia flowers! They do look a little bit like orange daisies, though, huh?

Of course not!

[Now, if she'd done that, she'd get in trouble with more than just Morgan.]

Aaand I knew that. I was just testing you. You and your excellent knowledge of flowers.

[Instead of 'all flowers are daisies and roses and sunflowers' Maya Fey.]

Zinnias... Yeah. And what about the ones next to them?

Oh, but my knowledge isn't that complete! I just read about the subject in a book once, when I noticed how many different flowers we had growing near the Winding Way.

Hmm... [ she frowns at the flowers for a moment, racking her memory. ] Oh, those are white camellias! I've never seen ones this big before.

...We have a book about that?

[Shrug.]

Camellias, huh? I kinda like those better.

[Crossing her arms, she asks--]

So, you really like doing stuff like this?

Oh, no! I was curious, so I borrowed one from the library.

[ Pearl blushes a little and nods, bashful but earnest. ] Oh, well, yes, I do...! After all, flowers are so beautiful. You know that I have never had any real skill with arts or crafts, but perhaps flower arranging is different?

Hey, all that matters is you tried.

[Often. And failed. Often. Poor Pearl and her crafting troubles.

But Maya's not going to dwell on that, because teasing Pearl is like a crime, okay.]

Why don't you work with Kika and Apple when we get back home? I bet they'd love your help in the garden, y'know.

Oh!! Do you truly think they wouldn't mind?

What? Of course they wouldn't!

[Snort.]

C'mon, Pearly, they'd love havin' someone help.

..Especially after having to clean up after Kabobo.

[A pumpkaboo that sprayed ectoplasmic pumpkin goop as a prank? Noot their favourite friend.]

Oh, yes, he does like to pull messy pranks like that, doesn't he? I remember that Mother was furious.

[ that isn't really saying much, either about Morgan or about a lot of Maya's Pokemon, but...... ]

Well, if you're sure that they would want me around, I would be glad to help them in any way I can. It might be useful to learn a new skill!

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gdi pearl you're so cute

it is her secret power

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