PICKING UP THE PIECES [M]

i used to dream in the dark of palisades park

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Goldenrod City, Johto

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Yumi Hasegawa

PICKING UP THE PIECES [M]

POSTED ON Sept 9, 2024 15:49:24 GMT

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When Kyogre attacked Sootopolis, Yumi was far away in Slateport, safe in her new apartment. Though the news reports were unable to capture live footage from the battle, videos and photos taken by fleeing civilians spread across social media. Yumi herself received a stream of texts and calls from her staff at Casino Starlight as they evacuated. [break][break]

Never had she imagined that the ocean would rise until it swallowed even her towering casino. She watched the videos over and over through tears of rage and helplessness. [break][break]

Days later, she had collected herself to survey the damage herself. Sootopolis' emergency services were working overtime to address repair needs throughout the city. Yumi paid extra for expedited service, sparing her pocketbook by using insurance she'd set up when she'd first inherited the building. [break][break]

She stood amidst the waterlogged machines of the casino's main floor, gazing about with an air of despondency, when an approaching figure drew her attention away from overseeing the repairs. A grateful smile spread across her face, though lines of fatigue and overwhelm remained. [break][break]

"Nabi, there you are. Thank you for coming," Yumi said. Her shiny Vaporeon meowed at the pink-haired woman in greeting. "What a mess this place is!"

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birdwing

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mahogany town

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yumi's errand girl

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nabi park

PICKING UP THE PIECES [M]

POSTED ON Sept 22, 2024 2:13:52 GMT

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There was little reason for Nabi to return to Sootopolis, except for Yumi. She had hesitated in answering, but even in hesitation, Nabi knew she would respond to Yumi's call.[break][break]

She came prepared today in water-repellent attire, and her hair was tied up in a messy bun. She considered that her knee-length boots may have been overkill, but at least they were cute.[break][break]

"Yumi," Nabi felt herself say with a relieved sigh. Even though she knew her boss was safe from the tragedy, she had yet to see for herself. Her presence gave Nabi some reassurance that things would, eventually, get better.[break][break]

Her boots kicked up against the lingering water as she came toward Yumi. Bruno, her swampert, followed in stride on all fours. He made a low grunting sound in return to the vaporeon's mews.[break][break]

"I know, seriously insane," Nabi added. She surveyed the casino in its drowned state. The occasional seaweed had been displaced, some floating at their feet, others slapped against a slot machine or roulette table. Nabi tried her best to smile for Yumi. "You could take advantage of the change and go for an underwater theme. Sort of like a "lost city" kinda thing."

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played by

gunsmile

she / her

august 1

Goldenrod City, Johto

power

casino owner

executive

5'7" / 170 cm height

When someone says you can't do it, do it twice. And take pictures.

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Yumi Hasegawa

PICKING UP THE PIECES [M]

POSTED ON Sept 23, 2024 13:47:38 GMT

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Yumi maintained her smile through Nabi's joke. She appreciated the attempt at lightening the mood with some humor, though she couldn't find it in herself to counter with a witty remark. Her own heart was too heavy. [break][break]

"Maybe for my next venture," was all Yumi said. "Hopefully you were also far away from here, and safe from harm, when this place was flooded. Not all of my employees were so lucky, but thankfully, there were only a few deaths." [break][break]

Death was a natural part of life, and anyone in the employment of a Hasegawa risked meeting it sooner than later. But not even she could have expected the wrath of Kyogre or the vicious battle between Team Rocket and the League that took place across Sootopolis' crater. [break][break]

"Walk with me," Yumi said as she started toward one end of the casino. It was half a command, half a suggestion.

TAGS – nabi park[break]
NOTES – mission

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birdwing

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december 21st

mahogany town

bisexual

yumi's errand girl

civilian

single

5'3" height

i used to dream in the dark of palisades park.

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nabi park

PICKING UP THE PIECES [M]

POSTED ON Sept 24, 2024 1:06:17 GMT

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At Yumi's words, Nabi's eye twitched. She hoped it hadn't been noticeable. She had yet to mention to Yumi that she had wound up in Sootopolis during the ordeal after an escape from Mossdeep. Fortunately, she had survived without any major injuries. The memories of witnessing it all had left a deeper bruise than the physical harm.[break][break]

She nodded in confirmation at Yumi's request, coming up to her side to match her pace. Bruno stayed just behind his trainer.[break][break]

"I don't understand," she then confessed. Something told her Yumi needed conversation. This wasn't all just for business. "Maybe it's because I was sheltered my whole life. Whether it's Team Rocket or the League, why do they kill?" She thought about her encounter with Elaine Highland and elijah gardner on Mossdeep, both from waring forces. Nabi had found herself stuck, unwilling to commit to either.[break][break]

"What good comes from all of..." She gestured around them. "...this?"

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gunsmile

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august 1

Goldenrod City, Johto

power

casino owner

executive

5'7" / 170 cm height

When someone says you can't do it, do it twice. And take pictures.

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Yumi Hasegawa

PICKING UP THE PIECES [M]

POSTED ON Sept 28, 2024 16:59:16 GMT

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Yumi sighed. Nabi had asked a complicated question, and she wasn't sure if she was in the mood to answer it. Still, she tried her best; it was better than being surrounded by the forlorn silence of her ruined business. [break][break]

"Some people think the League government isn't doing enough to protect its citizens, especially with all the crazy shit happening in the region," she said. "Look at what happened here, for example." [break][break]

She swept an arm in a grand gesture, as if to encompass the entire casino floor. "Why hadn't the League stopped Kyogre earlier? What about the invading alien forces or destruction of the land?" [break][break]

Dropping her arm to her side, Yumi continued, "A small number of those discontented people go to extreme lengths. Maybe they think that's what it will take for change. And the League, on the other hand, is trying to uphold the law. But when they go to such violent lengths without anything to show for it…" [break][break]

She shook her head and sighed again.

TAGS – nabi park[break]
NOTES – mission

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✨ Vaporeon ♀ (Shinpi) | Hydration | Aurora Beam, Covet, Detect, Double-Edge, Last Resort, Water Gun

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