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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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What use is a flower? [ut oh. brace yourselves.] We can make poison with them, and medicines that in the right dosage are poisonous, of course, and eat them, if there's a food shortage. Hohoho, which risks poisoning, if done incorrectly, or with the wrong sort of plant.... [he sounds a little too happy about this, doesn't he.]

But a flower alone... what purpose does it serve, aside from the propagation of its species? [Is he being a smart ass or is he actually asking: round one. there may be many rounds of this.]

[ ... wow, this man seems a little pre-occupied with poison, doesn't he? Pearl can feel her nerves set on edge - they might be in public, but she's so far from home...!

as much as it shames her, she can't help but think of the Pokemon attuned to her warp band, but for now she just stares at him intently. ]

... I don't mean any offence, but I think that that's really quite a sad way to see things. For one thing, flowers make a lot of people very happy, and... and don't you think there's something wonderful about something as fragile as a flower being able to carry on living just because it can?

[ gosh. did she even ask for this man's opinion? even if he isn't dangerous, he is certainly rude! ]

[just a little bit. A smidgen, you might say.]

No. [ask a question, get an answer. not a particularly long one, though, is it.] Why do you? [it just doesn't make sense.]

[he's almost stuck shaking his head. as for why he came over, well, who can say?]

[ Pearl struggles with how to answer this for a moment. she can understand not being fond of flowers, but this person's approach...? ]

... I simply think that life is very precious, no matter what form it takes. A lot of people from Union believe the same thing.

[ being a spirit medium, and part-ghost type herself, has made her keenly aware of this. the barrier between life and death is so thin at times that even life itself is a small miracle. ]

[What does he care what a lot of people think? What a silly reason. But hmm.]

Life is life. It will proceed without our interference, I'm sure. [Very sure.] What is there to believe about it?

[You die. That's the end.]

Lots of things! [ she wrinkles her nose, fighting the urge to roll her sleeves up and put her hands on her hips. ] If you don't mind me saying so, sir, you're being very rude, questioning me like this. We haven't even been introduced to one another yet!

Oh? [... oh, right. That is a thing.] Hohoho, let's get that straightened out! I am Dr. Shuu Iwamine. And now if you tell me your name, we can continue.

[Well, on the plus side, at least he's stopped his Deep Thoughts for the moment. That's... some kind of victory, right?]

My name is Pearl Fey. How do you do, Dr. Iwamine?

[ Pearl gives a small bow, though her voice lacks any of the warmth she would usually have on making someone's acquaintance. ]

Hohohoho, everything's proceeding well, at least. [...what kind of everything is he talking about. More importantly, do you even want to know?]

You wouldn't like to help me with a little experiment, would you? It's bound to be much more rewarding than this celebration of pollen and wasting time, and you might even pick up a few things! Hohoho, not permanently, of course. Unless you'd like to keep them, I'm sure that can be arranged...

[Maybe it really is best not to ask.]

A-an experiment?! Err-- forgive me, but I'm not really sure if I should agree to anything like that without knowing any of the details...

[ ... yeah, whatever Dr. Iwamine is selling, Pearl is most definitely not buying. quick, how can she extract herself from this situation without causing a scene...?! ]

Oh, I suppose that's fair, if rather typical. Hohoho, are you sure I can't convince you to lend me an ear?

[...Is he joking...]

[ oh, Saviour. Mystic Maya, save her--

wait. ah. that's it. what does her mother do when faced with people she really wants to drive off?

Pearl draws herself up to her full height (which... isn't very impressive, but she's trying, okay), and uses her sternest voice. ]

Good sir! I am truly sorry for my rudeness, but I really must insist that you stop badgering me!

[ ... this isn't exactly the sort of channelling Pearl has spent all her life training for, but there have to be some perks to living with Morgan...? ]

Oh! Oh, dear. [He sounds... disappointed.] So you were serious, after all.

[He took a step back, too. Was not expecting that. He blinks himself back up.]

Very well. If you should change your mind, I'm sure you'll be able to find me.

[As she's discovered, he doesn't exactly keep the lowest profile, does he? But he's wasted enough time at this festival for now, so he'll ollie out of this conversation.]

[ ... oh, thank goodness. she wasn't even sure if that would work. Pearl waits until she can't see the strange doctor anymore before she deflates with an audible sigh of relief, taking a moment to collect herself before hurrying away in the opposite direction to track down Mystic Maya.

what a truly unsettling experience...! ]

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