In midst of a Summer Festival, yet again!

In the coastal city of Turnbloom yet again, the sun is bright and warm--but of course it's not the only place. All over Ultern everyone is enjoying the summer weather. Little by little, Ulternians and long-time Drifters alike have started to put out summer decorations throughout the start of August, which replaced the ones from Tanabata (if any had been left out to begin with).

There's a distinct sound of waves, and bustling of people nearby. Followed with the cool gentle breeze that carried the salty scent of the sea. Things seem to be at peace, as usual--or is it?

After all, there were always new Drifters popping in. Maybe today there just might be some new faces wandering through looking confused. Now's the time to step up and lend a helping hand. Icharibachoude, we're all brothers, as they say in Ultern!

Or heck, just feel free to enjoy the fun festivities filled with food and music.

That is, if you can--as behind the walls of houses in Ultern that day the familiar friendly faces all wake up with a surprise no one's expecting.

(🌺Ulsai! Happy anniversary everyone, and thank you so much for a whole year of time in Ultern! Please note NPCs will be popping up here and there! But for some reason they’re all different…? For any comments, concerns and questions head on over to the OOC post! Plot with your fellow players there as well!🌺)

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[At the mention of Banyan there's a look of surprise from him.]

Wait a sec! Banyan! That's my family name! But...but there ain't no Professors in our family?!

Wait, really? I don't think he mentioned a kid your age... Staryu seems familiar with you, though.

He...?

[Beni's looking a little hopeful--but he blinked, and glanced back to Staryu who's waddling up closer to him. Reaching out, he smiled and placed a hand onto Staryu.]

'Course he's familiar with me! We're best friends. Ain't that right Staryu?

Shaaaa!

[Staryu gave a surprisingly energetic response.]

Oh, really? [Alice smiles.] That sounds great! You must've been friends for a long time. My team and I are the same.

Yeah, he's the first Pokemon that's been with me this long.

[He grinned while looking back to Alice.]

That's amazing! It ain't often I talk to a Pokemon Trainer. Mostly 'cause I'm so busy with school and the like.

Oh, what kinds of things are you studying?

[Even in these circumstances, the prospect of learning makes Alice's eyes light up.]

General studies right now--but more than anything I wanna learn more about Pokemon!

[Beni suddenly lights up at the talk of Pokemon. Any worries of his was suddenly out the window.]

Now that I'm 10 they're gonna teach me more in-depth about them!

That's great! I love Pokémon biology, it's a fascinating field. Especially with variants between regions, times, even worlds!

I agree! Pokemon...they're really fascinating ain't they? There's still so much I dunno about 'em! And there's Pokemon that drift in like people too. I wanna be able to help them! So to start I gotta learn all I can about 'em!

I know you can do it! There's so much in a place like this that you can learn from. I've been studying the wildlife ever since I got here.

[Beni's beaming at that!]

Thanks, Miss! I'll work hard!

[Of course upon hearing Alice studying the wildlife his eyes are sparkling as he's listening eagerly.]

So? What have ya seen? Whaddya think?!

Oh, all kinds of things! The different evolutionary adaptations each have fascinating implications! Like how Paras here aren't born as Paras, but evolve from Paraspor. It makes me wonder if this environment offered them enough protection that they were able to survive in a smaller and weaker form until they could evolve?

Huh? Ya mean there's no Paraspor where you come from?

[Beni looks amazed by that bombshell.]

That's...that's so cool! So they're all...just like that? A Paras from the start? Huh, that makes me wanna figure out why that's the case too!

Right! Even at home there are regional differences in the same world, but things are also different between worlds. I've taken a lot of notes about the Ulternian forms and ecosystems!

[She opens a notebook and shows an array of notes on Ultern's and Hoenn's different Torchic.]

Like this!

Whoa this is...

[Beni's peering down at Alice's notes. His eyes are growing wide.]

Ya did all of this? This is amazing stuff! Ya mind if I look through your other notes too?!

Oh, go right ahead! [Alice hands the book over.] This is what I've got on me instead of in the lab, but it's got a decent amount of observations on the local wildlive and area. I hope it can help you out!

Thanks a bunch!

[Beni will take the notebook, before being careful with it as he turned the page.]

I see ya been studying a lot! It makes me wanna go out there and start exploring--but I seemed ta have lost my keys somewhere. I mean I ain't too worried about leaving the door opened but if I come back to it locked, I dunno who to call in that case.

Hmm... You might just be able to knock, I'd assume the people at your place have at least noticed what's going on. Or alternatively, wait things out someplace like a Pokémon Centre if something happens?

Guess those are options too...

[Beni sighed before closing Alice's notebook to hand it back over to her.]

Maybe that'll give me more time to study the Pokemon nearby the beach in that case. I just hope the keys I dropped weren't taken by a wild Pokemon around here.

[Alice takes the book with a smile and an awkward laugh.]

I hope not, but I'll keep an eye out in case. No one likes losing something important.

Thanks a bunch! It's just a gold colored key with a blue ribbon tied to it so I thought I'd spot it easily... Hopefully it's laying around somewhere close! Right, Staryu?

[Beni will turn to Staryu who let's out an excited "hyah!" in response.]

Gold key, blue ribbon. Right. I'll have a look! It sounds like something that'll stand out.

Nife! I'll be around nearby if ya happen to see anything! If not just tell my Staryu!

[He'll reach over to pat his Staryu that will let out a "hyah!" in response.]

In midst of a Summer Festival, yet again!

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