🌼 intro post

[disarmingvoice]

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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[gold_drum]

Gold keeps his eyes on Calem's face, waiting for it, and laughs when Calem realizes. Lugia laughs in his Pokeball as well, though he has the politeness to hide it behind one of his wings.

"Yeah!" Gold says, still laughing a little. "I put the Lure Ball in the hook and cast it, then when I reeled it in Umbar was inside, napping!" That's not how you'd usually fish, but... Gold looks at the Lure Ball and smiles fondly. "I think he could've gotten out and left if he wanted when he woke up, but he decided to stick around!"

Gold doesn't say it out loud, but he's very grateful to Lugia for staying, and it might be clear on his face. In fact, he seems to realize his feelings are showing, and, slightly embarrassed, masks them behind a fake smile again, and puts the Lure Ball away.

"Anyway! Um, you wanted to go to the shops? I guess I've been kinda keeping you!" He laughs fakely.

i think we can end this off here if you're cool with it

[disarmingvoice]

[Ah...that gets something of a softer expression, though more somber all the same. It reminds him of that decade and a half ago, when he allied with Xerneas; the Pokemon of life had wanted to stay with him, but after everything...

Calem realizes he's probably making a different kind of expression and fixes it quickly, though, managing a more normal smile.]

It sounds like the two of you have become incredible partners; you should cherish that bond you two have. It'll definitely keep you both safe for years to come.

[ah, but--Gorebyss makes a cheery noise, wanting to get a move on for sure, and Calem nods his head.]

But yeah! Let's get going; lead the way, yeah?

yeah this is a good spot to end on! ^^

[gold_drum]

Gold chooses not to address Calem's first line, just nods with a laugh, still embarrassed. He does, however, take the advice to heart.

"Alright! To the shops!" Gold announces, pointing at the marketplace, and they head off to new adventures! Or an ordinary shopping trip.