"competent and cute."

it's fair to say Greyson Connors would likely develop a small following of his own when the feature eventually airs. fangirls, as they say.

"we're currently editing it and reshooting to fill in missing beats, but i believe we're still on track to release in july."

ana's gaze flows down to the jar on the counter, smiling as she realizes her gift would be admired by shop patrons.

"i'll send it over prior so you can watch and review it, of course."

Elisabeth Fiorelli

☉

"a night together."

the suggestion comes easily, almost as though it's exactly what the both of them need.

"just you and me."

Summer Atreides

☉

"i could not imagine what it must've been like."[break][break]

for those in verdanturf and for those in hoenn in general. she'd been blessed enough to had seen the destruction on the news in the comfort of her home in sinnoh rather than on the ground in hoenn. some of her family had not been as blessed.[break][break]

a similar grin mirrors on ana's expression.[break][break]

"life can be painfully boring at times. i both love and hate my work which sounds like a really privileged thing to say, i know."[break][break]

she chuckles softly.[break][break]

"but i'm glad to be back in hoenn, honestly."

[attr="class","ooc"]ana fell[break]

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when asked about who else would be participating in the feature, ana pauses for a moment, humming in thought as she goes through the list of names and faces in her head.

"Greyson Connors, maybe? he's quite popular here, especially with the younger crowd. from league cadet to fallarbor gym leader. his story is rather inspirational."

greyson had definitely caught her eye.

"angelo vestri is another. local pilot who does deliveries across the region."

Elisabeth Fiorelli

☉

oh! ana fell works here, doesn't she? ana's not sure why that fact slipped from her memory (because of liquid time hehe). but the mention of cygne has her smiling in return.

"no worries at all! cyg seems like she'd do well on-screen so it'll be fun."

she just has that vibe.

"i'd still like to include you, however. it'll be brief, i promise. just a question or two about yourself and fiorelli floristry."

Elisabeth Fiorelli

☉

her tease is met with a chuckle and a tilt of her head.

"not yet. but i may be on my way."

taking her drink, she brings it to meet summer's before raising it to her lips for a long sip.

"it's never too late to start, summer."

her voice grows softer. quieter.

"we could start right now."

Summer Atreides

☉

ana smiles, taking in elisabeth's reaction with a sense of fondness she hasn't felt in a while. her head shakes at the question.

"i wanted to."

in truth, it had not been as difficult to acquire as she originally thought. but that doesn't take away from her intentions or what the gift means to her.

"we've been filming a feature on local businesses here in hoenn. to showcase the immense talent and passion. i was wondering if you'd like to be a part of it?"

Elisabeth Fiorelli

☉

what hasn't changed in hoenn?[break][break]

the destruction left in the wake of SILAS BLACKWELL's failed takeover can barely be seen. in fact, as her gaze sweep across various shades of green, she can't see any signs.[break][break]

verdanturf looks normal. peaceful.[break][break]

"it's more beautiful, surprisingly."[break][break]

she looks back at cyg, smiling brightly.[break][break]

"maybe because the company's better."

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as busy as miss head of devon corp may be, ana will always be able to find time for people she likes. so, for cyg, she takes a long lunch break that may just extend later.[break][break]

in a small restaurant that overlooks the beauty of verdanturf, ana smiles, gazing out at the view.[break][break]

"my family and i used to come to verdanturf quite often. we have a little cabin we'd retreat to. spend a few days somewhere quiet."[break][break]

her smile persists even as she looks back at cyg.[break][break]

"i haven't been back in years."[break][break]

well, until now.

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she nods.

"when i was younger."

the stones used to take marvelous vacations all over the world. to the coldest mountains to the warmest deserts, they visited them all.

but now?

"now...not so much. too busy, and even when i'm away, like now, i think about work."

she answers honestly as well, watching the bartender return with their drinks.

"but distractions help."

Summer Atreides

☉

"i'm glad to hear."[break][break]

ana pushes no further.[break][break]

"rotomtv has expanded to hoenn. we're focusing on localization at the moment, and in the coming few months we'll have hoenn-exclusive releases ready to stream."[break][break]

movies, television shows, documentaries, the list goes on. in fact, the documentary of the groudon raid she helped shoot with Greyson Connors's help should soon be releasing.[break][break]

"i believe the brand is strong enough to remain the same. however, we are looking into possible hoenn mascots. plusle and minun, perhaps."

[attr="class","ooc"]PENELOPE LIVY[break]

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her hand slips into iseult's, gentle in the way she shakes.[break][break]

"boring, if i'm being honest. these things tend to get a bit dry after the third, fourth time."[break][break]

squeezing for emphasis, she pulls her hand away after. her gaze scans the room momentarily as she hums.[break][break]

"did GABRIEL BLACK leave you here all alone? that's rude of him."

[attr="class","ooc"]iseult babineaux[break]

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