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turnbloom city

[Ulsai, Ultern natives and drifters alike! It's a rather lovely day today, and it seems you're being joined by a boy with a surprisingly faded blue coat and his vivid pink partner. The two of them look around almost confused, really, as they just seem to appear near the Gateway Port and look...well, deeply confused, for both of their parts.]

...Oh, dear. Gorebyss, this doesn't look anything like we were told about Paldea, does it?

Gore... [The pink fish seems to shake her head, eyes drooping a bit before Calem reaches out to pet her on the head.]

Hey, don't worry about it. Why don't we see what this island has to offer? Maybe we'll find some inspiration to strike us up here, too! And a few snacks for you?

[The Gorebyss seems to perk up at that--mostly at the mention of snacks. That'll bring the two of them further into town at least, if you want to talk to them there.

Of course, you can also find Calem doing a couple things here and there--you can find him at the Turnbloom Market where he seems to be checking out any stalls that might have good clothing materials for sale. Threads, fabrics, tools, he's looking at everything, and if you happen to be around, he might look to you and smile.]

Excuse me. I'm just having the hardest time trying to decide on what I should get...might I ask for your assistance in picking out some fabrics for me? I'm always in the market for a second opinion, especially when I'm so unfamiliar with the fashions in this place!

[He's definitely friendly and animated enough, at least, and the Gorebyss beside him seems to regard you too. Feel free to throw something at him!

Otherwise, you might just find him in the Battle Park where he's...doing anything other than battling--Gorebyss seems to be over picking on some of the bug types for fun, but he seems to be looking at anyone around and sketching into a sketchbook? Huh. If you wanna see what that's about, feel free.]

route 4 (wildflower cape)

[Once Calem gets settled in, though, he--and a fair few of the rest of his team, from the looks of it, decide to set out for Gilterrace, but seem to decide to take a more inspiring scenic route first.

And inspiring it is. Calem seems more than apt to be distracted by the beautiful flowers growing along the path here than anything else, trusty sketchpad out and putting ideas to paper in an instant.]

Ah, flowers like these...it almost reminds me of home.

[Of course, if you happen to spot him in the evening, it seems he's set up camp for the time and is making a few things for himself and his Pokemon; if he happens to see you, though, he'll wave over to you.]

Hello! ...Excuse me, the proper greeting here is Ulsai, isn't it? [Calem laughs a bit at that, though.] Hopefully your travels have been treating you well here?

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[Gorebyss nods her head at the question, which prompts Calem to sigh a bit. She looks so horribly smug, he swears...]

...Sorry about that. [He has to actively refrain from using a more refined speaking manner--the guy looks young, no need to draw attention.] My partner can be a bit of a handful sometimes; she was probably looking for a battle and decided to bug you...

[Still, Calem looks over when Vanillite floats beyond him, surprised.]

Oh, is this Vanillite yours? [Calem manages something of a chuckle at that.] Your partner was quite a nice listener, I must say.

Is she strong? We might indulge her, then... but we were really just trying to train Vanillite just now.

["We" meaning him and Lampent, floating low besides him, of course.]

Yeah. Vanillite's easy to talk to, even if it wanders off sometimes.

[That means a lot for someone usually very quiet! Vanillite makes no protest at either half of that description, smiling away while being held in place! But it soon starts reaching out to Calem, or rather, to where his sketchbook was.]

Hmm...?

[...Oh, that's...well, Gorebyss seems intrigued, though perhaps a touch incredulous. But maybe there's someone on his team who can provide a challenge--

Meanwhile, Calem just kind of. Looks at Trip, a little shocked, looks to Gorebyss, and back to Trip--]

Are you sure? Gorebyss tends to not know her own strength sometimes; I've plenty of Potions if your partners get hurt, but...if you are willing to oblige her, I think she'd be happy with that.

[Calem looks over to see Vanillite reaching out again, and for a moment, he seems lost...until he chuckles and remembers.]

Oh, dear. You want to see my sketchbook again? I don't know if I have too much more to show you, little guy... [Calem looks to Trip at that.] Your partner here came by to take a look at some of my sketches--I only wish that I had more of my other sketchbooks with me, but I think those were on the boat I was taking to Paldea...

Vanillite actually has the highest endurance of my team… but if she can’t control it well, maybe not the best choice.

[Vanillite happily floated to Calem’s sketchbook when Trip released it, but puffed up its cheeks and pouted when called a “little guy.”]

That one’s a girl.

[Trip also looked curious now and came closer.]

You’re an artist? Sorry you couldn’t bring your sketchbooks… I hope they’re kept safe until you get them back. [Trip hated the idea of losing his photographs, which is what he imagined losing the sketches must be like.]

Ah--my apologies, little lady.

[Calem even gives the little Vanillite a bow as an apology before looking to Trip, nodding.]

But yes, Gorebyss is...well, she wound up coming to me over a trade from far away, you see. She'd barely left her shell when she was given to me, but after making sure she was alright, we've been inseparable ever sense. And she's quite fond of fighting, unfortunately...

[he loves his girl. she is such a menace to society.]

My sketchbooks should be fine, though...I am hopeful, at least. I'd hate to lose some of my fresh ideas from before I set out to Paldea, but I suppose this means I'm going to have to fill this one up to make up for it.

But yes! Or, well, sort of. I'm a fashion designer; I worked under Miss Valerie as an understudy and gym trainer!

[Calem will gladly open up his sketchbook to show off a little bit, though; seems like these pages were pretty in progress, but seem to contain some ideas for incorporating Ultern fashion into his own sense of style, with Kalos, Johto, and Kanto elements mixed throughout.]

[Vanillite’s quick to forgive and so charmed by being called a little lady, it spun happily around, and mimed a little curtsy, despite having no dress… or legs for that matter!]

I see. It sounds like you two get along well.

[Menaces to society can be the most lovable Pokemon.

Trip looked even more intrigued, learning he’s a fashion designer, trying to get a closer look. Vanillite’s very happy with this! Just as expected, it knew its trainer would love these too!]

These are… very unique! Creative too.

May I take a picture? And, your name please…? My name’s Trip.

We do; Gorebyss is very precious to me.

[His tone is warm when he says that; he definitely agrees with that notion. She's a menace but he loves her so much.

And at the question, well, Calem will gladly prop his notebook open for Trip to take some nice pictures--take as many as you'd like.]

Certainly! I don't mind that at all; my name is Calem! It's very nice to meet you, Trip, and your lovely partners.

[Trip carefully angled the camera to get the best view and clearest images of the of the drawings without distorting them.]

[Vanillite spun happily around again and giggled, happy to be considered lovely. Serperior, who typically acted like praise was all well-deserved and entirely expected and had no effect on him looked surprised and even a bit shy. Just a bit. It was easy to miss, as it amounted to little more than a surprised blink and a flash of confusion, before its usual stoic expression returned.]

Gorebyss was also very kind and helpful in finding Vanillite. Give her my thanks, Calem sir.

[A bit of... a high-handed manner of speaking (so, Calem has nothing to worry about if he wants to speak in a more refined manner), but it's said with a very genuine smile there and he did address Calem very respectfully, for being older than him.]

[Calem can't help but smile a bit as Trip takes pictures; it's nice for his work to be appreciated, and he's more than happy to let Trip take as many pictures as he likes. He'll even flash a smile at his Pokemon.

Though, when Trip speaks up, Calem...balks, at least a tiny bit.]

Ah... [alright calem come on now, try not to look like you've aged at least ten years from that

He'll smile at the statement, though, waving it off as Gorebyss preens from the praise a bit.] It's no trouble at all; I'm sure she's quite glad to help. But yes, thank you for assisting him in finding his partner, my dear.

[Gorebyss preens even more at that; once Trip is done, though, Calem will start to pack up with a bit of a bow.]

Do forgive us for taking up so much of your time today, but...I do hope we'll meet again soon. Perhaps I can try to see if Gorebyss can rein herself in a bit so we can have a proper battle.

[Trip wondered if he said something wrong at Calem's reaction, but after sharing confused looks with Serperior, couldn't figure it out.

... he might realize he hurt Calem's feelings later!

But for now... when Calem smiled again, Trip gave Calem a little wave as he turned away to leave with his Pokemon.]

Maybe we will... later.

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no worries! do whatever you wish friend, idc either way

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[in the original, he refers to Dent/Cilan with honorifics, even if he's just a teenager!]

no worries!! makes sense, calem is just going to die internally at feeling old

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