she didn't like when people talked randomly to her. it felt awkward and forced in any situation, especially when they didn't know her. Siobhan was learning quickly and effectively to assume everyone in Hoenn was league-folk until she saw them around HQ. this man was no different. "yes" she says curtly, distracted by the carvings in the tablet.

ah, ancient civilizations communicated in the most honest ways...

but the man would continue, trying to strike up conversation. she mentally sighed before her periwinkle eyes glanced away and to him. "as a folklorist, yes" the woman says to him "but as general interest - also yes." if he was curious, his curiosity was now sated, right? wrong. there would be more questions and answers by the time she was done here.

the tablet was one tale she knew well. Kyogre, Groudon and Rayquaza. the original three myths of Hoenn. "and you?" Siobhan supposes it was polite to ask.

Amor Rose

"you speak of the Draconid People" Siobhan would reply promptly, lifting a brow "they are natives of Hoenn, a near forgotten race that once lived in Meteor Falls." a tribe of dragon-type trainers... they inspired descendants and those not related to them even. fascinating. so this man was researching them, or just had a passing interest? either way, she was ever quick to find out.

"I suppose you have a connection to dragons" she would guess "that sparks such curiosity?" all type-masters had their reasons. the Pichu with the man was perhaps a companion. still, she would lean around him to look at the little mouse and give them a soft wave "Rayquaza is a popular folk-hero in this region. one of the grand Trio Masters."

he wanted to know more of what she knew. straightening up, Siobhan gave him a lofty stare. "about Hoenn or other regions? and strictly dragons or typing tales?"

Amor Rose

"Pichu are very versatile Pokémon" she compliments "and grow on the affection they are shown. it is fascinating that yours has not evolved yet" Siobhan raises a hand to her chin, staring openly at Adontis "the color of the coat, the sheen... Adontis is obviously cared for." maybe it was a personal choice.

she could not judge too harshly. "Rayquaza is a Sky God" Siobhan adds "it lives in the ozone layer above us, rarely coming down unless in times of great peril for Hoenn" there had been documented sightings but she doubted some of them "the Sky Pillar in Hoenn is said to be the Draconid people's summoning altar for the God."

Siobhan pauses to allow Amor Rose some absorption. "there is a connection between space and sky, and meteorites in Hoenn. when Groudon and Kyogre fought at the Falls in the past, it is said they were awakened by falling space rocks." so perhaps, just perhaps, it was a triggering event.

"that" she leaves in the air briefly, turning back to the tablet "is what I came here to figure out." there surely had to be some sort of clue. a tribe of people did not just vanish out of thin air without one or two.

Siobhan supposes various clans of dragon tamers could be descendants. Blackthorn City had the Dragon's Den, another place of worship and training. could the people from Blackthorn be surviving members? if so, what happened to make them survive?

did Kyogre and Groudon's battle make them flee Hoenn in the past...

or where they watching everything and everyone from the shadows?

"the events of this region make me believe they are not active" Siobhan begins again "if they were, they could have summoned Rayquaza to assist us humans."

"perhaps" she gives him, a slight nod of acknowledgment "though I think they care more for Hoenn than humanity." and all the Pokémon involved as a result of humanity's many sins.

she turns back to the tablet. "it does not say they saved humans. only that Hoenn was in danger and they helped out." did they lose some critical items in order to summon?

it was too much guessing.

"perhaps something happened to them" Siobhan shrugs "perhaps they lost the ability to summon a God" Legendries came with their own artifacts sometimes "I plan to go to Meteor Falls."

she leaves that in the air briefly. "to see if there are any clues left."

Amor Rose

he had a healthy fascination with history, myths and lore. Siobhan did not mind if he tagged along. she had left it open-ended, curious to see if he would. "an expert in the field would add merit to any finds" she points out, musing.

Siobhan would rather not guess anything until proven right. she could respect occupations that called for specialists - for her own called for it. "give your contact a call" she advises "and I will give you mine."

the woman pulls out her cell, flipping to her own information. her cell number on display as she lifts it to his level. Amor could enter the details into his own communication device.

though lacking in most social graces, Siobhan's terms were clear. he could come along, and bring a friend.

Amor Rose

"very well."

his own terms were reasonable, so Siobhan did not fuss. she also had her own plans and organization to make. finding camping gear was one, for if she was going to hike all the way to Meteor Falls... she would need to settle for the night.

Poe could ride all the way there, but seeing as he hadn't been there the Corviknight may not know where to go. best to proceed on foot until she could map the route. "then I will see you there."

with the tablet memorized, Siobhan gave a curt nod to Amor before marching off. her steps were light and echoing on the museum's floor - but it was clear they were done socializing for now.

Siobhan would not waste any more of her time, nor Amor's, when they could do something when they met up again. though, she would never admit, the talk had been englightening.

-exit