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lead from the heart [gym]

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Kiwi

Genny
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July 19th
Hau'oli City, Alola
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Genevieve Cromwell
lead from the heart [gym]
POSTED ON Sept 15, 2024 21:22:08 GMT
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Littleroot.[break][break]

The second stop on her vacation time. To meet back up with someone from the Megalopolan Ship, and to challenge the Gym proper. She hadn't spoken with him since their time on that ship, in that cell. .[break][break]

A lot happened as of late. A lot of problems that don't have simple solutions. But now, she wants to connect to him. And the Gym Challenge would be just that way.[break][break]

Her Litten licks his own paws, and scans the place, as she takes the seat in what would be the lobby. "He should be here soon, Cheeto." The cat meows loudly, and takes his little catnap.



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NOTES


- OUTFIT[break]
- Arrives in Littleroot to reconnect with Hideo.[break]
- Cheeto the Litten licks his paws, as the duo await for Hideo patiently.






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Hideo
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October 18th
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Hideo Kino
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POSTED ON Sept 20, 2024 22:48:51 GMT
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Were he following the instructions he'd been given by his doctor, he wasn't supposed to do any work for the next few weeks, to give his body time to recover from Petalburg. And with the way he'd set up his Gym, it could function properly without his being there.

But when he'd heard that was doing one of his challenges, he had to stop by. They hadn't spoken since they were jailmates, and he wanted to know how she was doing since then.

It'd be fine as long as he wasn't running the challenge - he'd just be here like anyone else visiting the library.

An Ariados led him over to her, its web wrapped around the wrist of his good arm. His left arm was in a sling, so he couldn't wave to her until the Ariados removed that web. He was dressed very casually, merely wearing shorts and a striped t-shirt; he clearly wasn't dressed for work.

"Hope she got the right person this time," Hideo muttered, before waving towards where his Ariados pointed him - hopefully towards Genevieve.

"Hey! Been a while since we last saw each other, Genevieve! What's got you trying out my challenge? Heard you're gonna be doing the Escape From The Fae Kingdom!"

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Kiwi

Genny
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Genevieve Cromwell
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POSTED ON Sept 24, 2024 2:46:02 GMT
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"Hideo," Genny beams, seeing the sling, her hazel eyes focused on it a moment too long, and an Ariados, who helps him closer. Sweet of the spider, Genny isn't even remotely phased. In fact, the little guy was precious. Cheeto snored quietly on her shoulder, holding on and content. "-it's so good to see you again."[break][break]

His question, however, takes her a moment to think of a proper response. Her eyes look downwards. In truth, this was the first Gym Challenge since the Lord of the Seas nearly killed her.[break][break]

And the vision. Genny turns to examine her bandaged hands, clinching tightly now as she closes her eyes. She sees her again.[break][break]

The Flagbearer, Hero of Hoenn, who stands proudly. Burning away in her mind. The hero, applauded by all, her friends around her, her lover around her, her Pokemon. She sees her mom and dad proud of her. It's so vivid.[break][break]

It's nothing but heroic martyrdom. the Hero's smile is haunting, not from fear, but from how sure she is.[break][break]

"I'm on... mandatory vacation. And I wanted to catch-up," she admits, her hands trembling, as he looks damn near dejected. "Ever since the ship, I've had this vision burning in my mind, that has pushed me forward. I haven't been able to stop myself." She holds her hands up, and looks at the numerous bandages around her arms.[break][break]

"The Fae Kingdom prompt... it might be able to break it. I'm on vacation now, so now is the best time." Her hands ball into fists. "That's why I'm taking your challenge,"[break][break]

"To break the wheel."



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NOTES


- OUTFIT[break]
- Cute spider! Genny stares at the sling, and is happy to see him again. To his question though...[break]
- She admits, since Prismatic Penitentiary, she's been off, and needs to break her delusions. On vacation, this is the best time, and the Fae Kingdom prompt might help. She wants to break the wheel.






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Hideo
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October 18th
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Hideo Kino
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POSTED ON Sept 26, 2024 23:19:00 GMT
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Hideo nodded along. "Good to see you too," he said, a grin on his face - he used that wording intentionally. He would have sought her out sooner, had his duties not taken so much of his time - and had he known where to even look for her.

But she was here now. And that's what mattered.

Fortunately for Genevieve, Hideo received no information from any of his Psychic Pokemon, so her dejected appearance and mannerism would go unnoticed and uncommented.

"Well, none of the stories are really breaks. Even if the Fae Kingdom is the lighter ones, it'll still be an ordeal you have to work through."

"And on the topic of mandatory vacations," a digital voice stated from behind the boy, making him freeze up, "Hideo here's supposed to be on one."

A Rotomdex floated behind the boy, a skeptical-looking face on its screen. Closeby was an Orbeetle, who looked even less pleased with the boy's presence. One that was met by the Ariados's.

"I'm just here to talk," Hideo protested, "and it's alright as long as I'm not running the challenge. I can still sit in and observe."

"We're gonna hold you to that," the Rotomdex said, before turning Genevieve. "Alright, sorry for the wait, Challenger. Room's all ready for you. I'll lead the way."

It wouldn't be a long walk towards the double doors, the Orbeetle opening the way. Inside was a number of psychic Pokemon, most notably a pair of Musharna, one sitting by a chair and the other on the couch meant for Genevieve. There was a person sitting upon the chair, holding a book with the words "Escape from the Fae Kingdom" upon it - but the person was already in a hypnotic state.

"The guy sitting there is a Gym Trainer," the Rotomdex said, "They will be reading the story in Hideo's place."

Hideo made his way into the room, his Ariados guiding him to a separate seat. And the moment he sat on it, several of the Pokemon made sure he was comfortable.

"You can take a seat on the couch," he said. "You'll wanna make yourself comfortable, 'cause this'll take a while."

Once Genevieve was seated, the trainer with the book would begin. "All you'll need to do is close your eyes, and give it a moment. Just focus on my words, and let them do their work."

Hideo's Pokemon went to work, the Musharnas letting out some Dream Mist as they would Hypnotize Genevieve into a peaceful slumber.

"You will find yourself in a forest alien to you."


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"Now open your eyes."

The transition was as instantaneous as was promised, and Genevieve would find herself alone in the middle of a forest. The sky was dark and featureless, yet the woods itself were lit as if the sun shone from above.

Yet, unmistakably, the trainer's voice could still be heard around her, distant yet close.



There are rumors that deep in the woods, one might stumble upon a portal that carries them into another dimension. It carries them there without them knowing, and by the time they realize it, they’re already lost. One can only hope to find the way out by sheer chance before they met their end, whether from the elements or time itself.

And if they did meet another being within the Fae Forest - that they were friendly.

This tale follows an individual who found themself lost in the Fae Forest, desperate for a way out. They had been wandering for hours with no end in sight. Yet before all hope could be lost, they found that they were not alone in these woods.

A regally-dressed man had found them, a wry smile upon his face. It wouldn't be hard to mistake him for a human, were it not for the large pair of fairy wings upon his back.

There was a notable resemblance to Hideo, albeit considerably older - a young adult, at the very least. And his eyes were fully open and watching Genevieve.

"
It would seem another lost soul has found its way into our forest," he said, "But do not worry. There is a Kingdom I can take you to, so that you will not need to wander these woods until your demise."

"
Though before I bring you there, I must ask: may I have your name?"
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Genny
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Genevieve Cromwell
lead from the heart [gym]
POSTED ON Sept 28, 2024 21:54:04 GMT
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It may break it, but it will allow her to work through it. "That's good enough for me." She's confident that, if nothing else, she will push through it. She will persevere, all the same, and create her own path forward.[break][break]

When the Rotomdex speaks, all she can do is grimace, and smile sheepishly. She had the same issue, and though there was a technicality they both protested against the relenting push down to not work, they were still reprimanded: Hideo by his Rotom, and Genny by her superior. It was nice, knowing it wasn't just her.[break][break]

The doors open up, leading to a room with a pair of Musharna. A Gym Trainer would read the story in Hideo's place, allowing the young Gym Leader to rest. She smiles, and as per Hideo's instruction, she sits herself down upon the couch, moving to lay down on it as Cheeto does the same, moving to lay on Genny's lap. She takes a breath in, as the Trainer with the book began to speak. Genny, closing her eyes, focused in.[break][break]

"Under... sto-"[break][break]

The darkness of slumber takes her...[break][break]

---
[break][break]

Now open your eyes.[break][break]

The world around her was mystical in nature, a forest alone, the sky dark and featureless, with a forest spread by the sun. The glow of it pierces the trees, through branches and woods, and all she can do is look about for a moment. The trainer continues, a narration that surrounds her like a whisper on the wind.[break][break]

To escape, Genny would need to find a way out. She nods, taking everything in. It's felt as though she'd been lost for awhile, no ending to these woods. She could feel the struggle, but before long she sees...[break][break]

"Hideo...?"[break][break]

She approaches him, the fairy wings upon his back large, keying her in that perhaps this was not him. But she quickly presses closer, as he speaks, having watched her. She tells him of the kingdom, a place to rest. She can't help but smile, and responds in kind when he asks for her name.[break][break]

"Genevieve Cromwell."



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NOTES


- OUTFIT[break]
- Fine by her! Genny would smile, knowing they both were kind of pushing it despite their superiors.[break]
- Heads into the room, as Cheeto sleeps comfortably on her as she lays on the couch, and dreams.[break]
- DREAM[break]
- She is in the forest, searching desperately for a means out... sees a guy who looks like Hideo.[break]
- She moves closer, and as he asks for her name, she erroneously gives it to him. Her name.






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Hideo
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Hideo Kino
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Caught In The Fae Kingdom
The man(?) tilted his head slightly. "Can't say that's my name," he said, "but it's an interesting name."

But once the Lost One gave their actual name, he smiled. "
Thank you. It is a nice name. Now, for me to aid you.

The man led the lost one into the woods. At first, it would just seem as if they were walking the same aimless path as before, but as they went further, the forest grew more vibrant, the light losing its eerie glow. One could even hear the sounds of others in the distance.

Yet the lost one felt there was a vague feeling of something missing, a strange emptiness inside.



We’ve arrived,” the strange man said. Before them was a grand kingdom, a mixture of villages, plains, and a large castle far off them both. “Allow me to introduce you to the Fae Kingdom. You are free to stay as long as you’d like, and I’m sure there are many here who would be glad to meet you.

A chuckle escaped the man’s lips. “
Now then, I'll give you a moment to prepare yourself.” The man dissipated into a swarm of butterflies, flying off towards the castle at great speed. “For I have such a wonderful name now~

The lost one was left by themself - but only for a moment. Another creature approached them, one that seemed so human, and yet not.




Ah, so he has brought another lost soul to his kingdom to play with,” it said. “Do not fear: I am only here to help you, as I help all who come here. Now let me ask you; do you still have your name? Or has he managed to take it from you already?

Yet whether or not the lost soul wanted to share it, they would find that there was nothing to share - their name was gone, unable to even pass it through their lips!

may no longer speak her name within this thread, until she regains it.

Prompts:

React to the loss of your name

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Genny
She/Her
26
July 19th
Hau'oli City, Alola
Bisexual
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Elite Ranger
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Genevieve Cromwell
lead from the heart [gym]
POSTED ON Oct 2, 2024 1:22:37 GMT
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It's nice. At first. The man would give her a chance to orient herself, and understand where she is, to get her bearings with Cheeto, and get out of here. The aimless path leads on, but even in its glow, there was something... empty. Each step further and further. But from what? The girl couldn't pinpoint what.[break][break]

She couldn't pinpoint what it was until after it was far too late.[break][break]

When they reached the precipice of the grand Fae Kingdom, the girl looks upon the plains, the villages, the large castle. And the more she looks, the bigger her smile gets. How beautiful... when she takes a moment to step forward, she hears him chuckle. She was only a visitor though, and as nice as his offer is, she wanted more than anything to leave.[break][break]

But as they watch him dissipate into butterflies, she grabs to her own waist, her stomach, and feels... still so empty.[break][break]

Another creature approaches her, and as she steps forward to look them over, a hand outstretched to them, it speaks. It speaks in contempt for the man of butterflies, the fae. And when he goes to ask if she still had her name, she opens her mouth.[break][break]

"My name is ___."[break][break]

Her eyes widen with fear. She was Nobody. To the butterflies that moved to the castle, she realized what was taken from her. It was her name. That was her emptiness. Her teeth grit, her hazel eyes burn. "He took it from me."[break][break]

"How do I get it back?" the girl asks, her eyes never leaving the kingdom.



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NOTES


- OUTFIT[break]
- Following the Fae, she doesn't realize her mistake at all.[break]
- Approaches the kingdom, he leaves in a hurry, and Genny feels oddly empty... until she's approached by a figure.[break]
- He asks her name, or if he took it, and the girl responds in kind; it's gone.[break]
- She asks how she gets it back, eyes of fire on the castle.






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Who Will Help You Bear That Flame?
The Nameless One tried to utter their name.- and they could not. But while many would be disheartened or terrified by this, this Nameless One had a fire in their eyes.

The strange creature sighed, shaking its head. "
You will have to reclaim it from our Ruler, who has taken it from you. You cannot return to your world until you reclaim it, for anything that stays here without a name will find themselves trapped here. And in time, those trapped here become a fae, stuck here forever. Just as I have."

"
I do not wish this fate upon another, but there is only so much I can do, bound here as I am. Yet there is someone that can help you, a Fairy whose duty it is to help any lost souls here to their greatest capacity. But know this: we fae are not permitted to harm The Ruler and those he extends his protection to, and The Fairy is bound to this rule as much as we are."

As if on cue, The Fairy would come into view, taking a form the Nameless One may find familiar, perhaps comforting.


may choose one Pokemon they possess to take the role of The Fairy. They may retain their original size, or choose a smaller one. They retain their original typing(s).

The Fairy cannot directly target The Ruler or anyone who has explicitly been granted the Ruler's Protection with attacks or status moves with the intent of harming/debilitating them.

You are free to have The Fairy speak if you wish.

"You will need to reach our Ruler's castle to reclaim your name. It seems you've already got your eyes on it, but you may encounter fae that will interfere with your journey, intentionally or otherwise - and our Ruler does enjoy toying with those he draws here. I'd recommend going along with their games, so long as it would pose no harm to you."

"
Beyond that…I wish you good luck. May you find your way through this ordeal."

Prompts:

Choose a Pokemon possesses to be The Fairy.
Begin your journey to reclaim your name.

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Genny
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July 19th
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The woman calms herself down, when the creature mentions that to regain her name, she will have to reclaim it. It was her name in birth, and letting herself lose that was naivete. When the creature informed him that the help would only be able to go so far with the Fairy, she turns her head.[break][break]

"I understand. It is my name though, so I will get it back," she smiles ear-to-ear. "Thank you for providing me that assistance."[break][break]

The Fae looked familiar upon their introduction. Their sheathe shines brighter than ever, a blue coloration to the scarf that adorned it. They were a blade, in truth, but one with a hilt fastened tightly. The woman had a blade just like him; she named him Gram. The blade here, however, was less so than that.[break][break]

Floating idlily forth, they speak. "Nameless One. You may refer to me as the Fairy. I will accompany you on this journey." The sword does finish their speech, moving to attached to her back, moving the scarf around her as a means to hold him in place. Oddly enough, the scarf of a Honedge does not do what it would naturally.[break][break]

The Nameless One stares down at the scarf, and smiles.[break][break]

"Thank you, G-... Fairy."[break][break]

The creature continues, informing her that she will encounter more fae along the path. With the Fairy with her, right now, she has a means to take on the fae and their troubles. But the Fairy won't help. In order to take on this ordeal, she has to be the one to work through it. And when she shuts her eyes, and thinks on that vision of herself, the woman who stands tall in her head engulfed in flame... it's twofold. She's not just reclaiming the name from the Ruler. She's reclaiming her agency from a mistaken vision.[break][break]

She speaks to the creature one last time. "Before this is over, I do hope I can see you again."[break][break]

She begins walking, the Fairy on her back. She walks proudly towards the kingdom. Intent to reclaim what was lost.



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NOTES


- OUTFIT[break]
- The woman intends to get her name back, smiling to the creature as the Fairy appears before her, taking the form of her Honedge, Gram.[break]
- Attaching himself to her, scarf used as a means to hold his sheathed self against her, the woman thanks him, and the creature for his kind advice.[break]
- She will take back what is hers. Sprinkling a little bit of taking back who the woman is before, denying the dream of Prismatic Penitentiary.






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A Lone Lutenist
And so, the Nameless One was united with The Fairy, who was certainly strangely-shaped - yet was no less alive than the one it was due to protect.

The fae that united the two waved to them, walking off into the distance, until out of sight. Whether it was walking off to aid another wanderer trapped in this world, none could know.

And with that, the Nameless One and The Fairy were off, their goal simple: meet with The Ruler and regain the Nameless One's name. The Fairy was more than capable of guiding them through the colorful lands to the castle, so there was no fear of being lost, no matter how confusing or illogical the layout may be.

But with the fae, "simple" never stayed such for long.

The Nameless One soon found themself on a stone bridge over a wide river. But they would soon find they were not the only ones on the bridge; atop the parapet of the bridge sat a fae, its shape much more like a human - yet clearly not.

It held a lute, plucking away aimlessly. It stopped once it took notice of the Nameless One, waving to them.




"Greetings, traveller!" It shouted, remaining on its seat. "I'd been told that you would come this way. On your way to the Ruler's castle, are you? Pray, stay a moment. I wish to speak with you."

It didn't seem to present any threat at the moment.


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Choose what you want to do

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Genny
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Genevieve Cromwell
lead from the heart [gym]
POSTED ON Oct 8, 2024 4:23:27 GMT
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By time they reach the simple stone bridge over the wide-river, the redhead would see the Lutenist plucking away aimlessly. As they wave, the nameless one would stare on, looking back to the Fairy. Their lone eye opens, as they stare towards the human-like figure, who speaks. A simple lute is not atypical to hurt her.[break][break]

'I will be right here.' They close their eye, returning into the sheathe.[break][break]

Stepping to the bridge, the nameless redhead smiles. "And what words do you have, bard?" She tilts her head, looking to learn of what words the bard has for the road.



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NOTES


- OUTFIT[break]
- Bridge? Reached. Sees the bard, and turns to see The Fairy open the sheathe to eye the fae ahead. They will be right there.[break]
- And then. she smiles, intent to learn what words this bard has in store.






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Hideo
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Sing With Me A Song
It was that lack of threat that let the Nameless One lower their guard - and fortunately, their trust was not betrayed.

The fae before the Nameless One nodded, plucking a few more notes on its lute. "Perhaps you can aid me, oh wandering one."

"
I am a Troubadour by trade - and by assignment, courtesy of our wondrous Ruler. He often had me regale him with tales from my home, tales from those I've met, tales from those that found themselves in this land. Alas, my liege has told me he's grown bored of my tales, and sent me out to find more."

Another pair of notes plucked away.

"
In particular, he wanted me to speak to you. To learn about you, about who you are and what your life was like outside of here."

The Troubadour laid its lute on its lap.

"
So then; would you be willing to talk about yourself for a bit? To share a tale or two of your life?"



Prompts:

Choose whether or not you're willing to share tales about your life.
If you do, share a story about . It can be about anything.

Optional: Ask any questions you may have

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Genny
She/Her
26
July 19th
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Bisexual
Full Time Ranger
Elite Ranger
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Genevieve Cromwell
lead from the heart [gym]
POSTED ON Oct 11, 2024 2:58:16 GMT
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The troubador speaks, and in kindness to her, she returns it back by taking a moment to listen to their words. The Nameless One's lips curve up to smile. The bard wishes to listen to a story from her?[break][break]

She ponders, a hand to her chin, a brief respite as she thinks. The images of the Lord of the Sea plagues her mind like a storm, and the vision of the Martyr sits patiently in her mind, wishing to push her over that edge. But in this moment, she decides to remove herself from the conflict, and go back to the reason why she was here. She nods to confirm to the bard, no worry of any knife in the dark. Honest, and from the heart.[break][break]

"My parents were great defenders of justice. They're what you call Rangers. They protect the world. My mom is this strong person, who I looked up to when I was just a little girl. Every day that went by, I wanted to be just like her. I said as much. My dad was too, this sweet and gentle man, built like a truck and never saying no, never surrendering."[break][break]

The core memories to the Nameless One drive her being. It's fine to let this bard know. He wants a story, she'll give it.[break][break]

"One day, my friend went missing. I'm nine years old, and my parents aren't home. She had to be somewhere, so I raced out to find her. I grabbed my mom's Ranger jacket, and went into a cave away from home. I knew it was possible she was there, kids like exploring. So many monsters were lying in wait for me," she exaggerated a bit, Alolan Rattata and Raticate, and Yungoos and Gumshoos didn't exactly scream scary. But to her, at the time, they were monsters, looking for a meal. They wanted to eat. They wanted to hunt.[break][break]

In that way, it was the scariest thing to her.[break][break]

She continues. Remembering why she became a Ranger to begin with. "I was scared, but I pressed on. I found out I was right when I heard her crying, and immediately went to her aid. She'd hurt her ankle. So I picked her up, and said what my mom always says; it was going to be okay. And then a big monster, with big puffy cheeks halted us," she moves her hands in such a way to show that size, that the Fairy merely laughs from her back, covered by the sheathe. "We're defenseless, two little girls not even at ten about to get eaten. And worse, smaller monsters come around us both. I try to be brave, and call out, but the monsters get closer and closer. I didn't back down."[break][break]

She smiles warmly at the thought, and closes her eyes. "And then. Mom showed up. In moments, her and this big gorilla with her," Mr. Business comes to mind, the big red gorilla slapping the hell out of the Rattata burns into her head "-take control of the situation, grab both me and her, and leave the cave back home."[break][break]

"The way she moved, without any worry, how effortlessly she helped the situation and got us out, the way she put a smile on my friend's face, and made me feel safe. I wanted to be like that."[break][break]

She finally looks back to the Bard.[break][break]

"Will that do?"



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- OUTFIT[break]
- Hearing the request, Genny goes into a story from her childhood. The biggest reason she wanted to be a hero. A story from Hau'oli City and Verdant Cave, and why she wanted to be a Ranger.[break]
- Once she finishes, she asks the Troubadour if that will do.






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The Troubadour quietly listened, save for the occasional plucking of notes on their lute.

"
An impressive tale of daring and heroism," the Troubadour said. "There are always those who aspire to greatness, and those who achieve it. It is a satisfactory tale, indeed."

The Troubadour sat there, deliberating on something as they plucked away a few more notes before speaking again.

"
Ah, but perhaps it would be improper of me to ask you a tale, without giving one in turn. So allow me to share a story with you - one not far off from your own."

The Troubadour played their lute as they spoke their tale.

There was once a boy, small and frail, yet eager and bold. The world was not a kind one to one of his condition, and he wanted to change it, no matter what resistance he faced. It wasn't an easy journey, but he made progress one step at a time. He made the world better, not just for himself, but for all that lived within it.

And then one day, after a simple walk through the woods, he found himself plucked from that world before he knew it.

He found himself in a new world, one that was a paradise in comparison to the world he knew - yet it was one where those without purpose were doomed to a terrible fate. And his only way out was quickly robbed from him, so he had no choice but to find a purpose. And he'd been granted just that: to change this world as he saw fit.

But now he found himself with a new conundrum: how does one change paradise for the better? And slowly, it dawned on him: he only needed to change the world.

Those changes didn't need to be for the better.


With that, the Troubadour ceased their playing. "
Perhaps less optimistic than the tale you told, but applicable nonetheless, for you have already met the one it is about. Life has its ways of changing us, whether we want it to or not."

"
Now, I would ask another tale from you; you aspired to be a hero, just as your parents were. Have you been able to be a hero? Perhaps you even have a tale or two to share of your deeds?"

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It was a tale that she had felt deep in her heart, forgotten to time. She can't help but smile at the Bard in front of her. No compliment was needed to it, it had been a huge driving force. Upon reflection, it brought her here. Through the tribulations of a world within a sword and shield, to the war upon the island proper, to the Megalopolan threat. She'd forgotten that. The Nameless is happy to have helped.[break][break]

To the Bard's request, they responded with their own, and the Nameless listened, her smile evaporating. In a way, she understood. Trapped in this world, doomed to a fate like this, changing the world was an admirable choice. But to not change the world for the better, to fall off the path... it was so easy.[break][break]

"The easy choice is not always the best one," she responds. While the tale is pessimistic in nature, the message is clear. And correctly assessing who it might be about, she gets him.[break][break]

And that's why she has to strip her name from him. This is not the way.[break][break]

His second quandary is met in kind with silence. Her arms crossed, she racks her brain. The Nameless One doesn't believe it's so simple as to call herself that. But the Troubador's question had another side, and one so much easier to hit. A heroic deed is one thing. "I can't say if I have. That's a judgment for other people to make. Rangers are meant to protect and serve, that's what we do. Since coming from abroad, I've been quick to be protective of others. I had an expedition a few years back, into a world of water. With me, were three others; one was my best friend, his partner, and one was my partner." She wasn't phased by mentioning Elio. She looks back happily on that relationship.[break][break]

She recalls that expedition in Ultra Sea. She still hadn't spoken to 's partner since that moment. . He didn't mean to cause what happened. She wanted to reach out to him, and tell him it was okay. In fact, she hadn't spoken to Lammy either...[break][break]

Maybe that'll be her fourth stop?[break][break]

"It was an alien world. Like how this one is to me. And we paid the price. I lost a great friend that day," she laments, Mr. Business passing away that day to keep her, and them safe. A hero would save them. And he did. But what she did was no less admirable. "I was... my neck had this parasite on it. If it stayed, it was going to kill me. If we stayed, these bigger parasites would kill us all. I took no time to rip it off my neck. You can see bits of the scar right here." She points to her neck, on the side where it had attached to her sat the remains of the wound, the tissue scarred but not so easy to see without looking closely. "I made the call, and ushered us to escape... and then-"[break][break]

Mr. Business died.[break][break]

She closes her eyes. "Sometimes, a hero cannot save them all. But-" the words of Councilwoman enter her mind. She returns with the biggest smile, the sun back in her heart. "You make moves to do enough. You get knocked down, so you get back up stronger."[break][break]

"That's what it means to be a hero. To take every sacrifice, every time you're knocked down, and get back up stronger." Her mind goes to Skulley in her duel against that Rocket (), or Molly with . She thinks of the incident in Galar, that took many from her, or the incident near Dewford that stripped her of so many more. She never forgets a single one. Each of them brought her here.[break][break]

"Will that work?"



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- OUTFIT[break]
- PROMPT THREAD: Ultra Sea LIGE[break]
- Hearing the story of the Fae who stole her name, she does not agree with the Ruler's actions.[break]
- Answering his ask for a heroic tale, she goes into details of her first trip into the Ultra Sea, and how despite the sacrifice of her oldest companion, she still believes it qualifies.[break]
- Remembering how she felt in the recent Skirmishes, from her words with , and the Pokemon that fell before her, she believes she knows what really makes a hero. The right way to learn it.






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