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POSTED ON Nov 16, 2022 11:19:56 GMT

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Giselle Sigebrand looked around at the tall, verdant trees of Petalburg Woods before entering, her Vulpix trotting along beside her. It had recently rained, for the soft smell of petrichor rose from the earth, growing stronger with every step.
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Zelle said, “Sia, be careful. I know there are some poison types around here, and I don’t want you to get poisoned badly.”
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The Vulpix yipped in response, her six tails bobbing amicably.

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+ Solo Wild: Poison / Grass / Bug

BY GUNSMILE

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POSTED ON Nov 13, 2022 17:11:52 GMT

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Loki the Galarian Meowth snickers, hiding his grin behind his paw. It amuses the children to no end when he bounds up to them with the craziest-looking glasses frames, purring mischievously when they try them on. Star-shaped, cat eye-shaped, heart-shaped, he'll insist they try them all. And when they look in the mirror, they see a silly version of themselves that Loki will clap his paws and meow raucously for. They laugh and smile and it makes their nervousness about being a "four-eyes" dissipate.
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A little girl starts sniffling, eyes welling up with tears when her mother quietly tells her, no, they can't afford the nice rectangle frames she likes, but the circle ones are nice too, right? They're more within their budget. They'll help her see the math problems on the school chalkboard just as well. The little girl is brave and understanding and nods quietly, clinging to her mom's hand.
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Loki snickers gleefully from behind the counter, throwing a PAYDAY into the mom's purse, and when she reaches in for her wallet to count bills and change, she's surprised to find a great deal more coins than she came in with.
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The girl goes home, already excited to come back and pick up her favored glasses after they fit the prescription lenses in.
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Loki purrs and disappears around the corner, already looking for a new victim to try some glittery, rainbow-colored frames that have just arrived.

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Zev Harcourt | angelo vestri | skyler dross | @girard

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+ Poké Job: Eye to Eye

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your character, AU edition

POSTED ON Nov 12, 2022 4:01:49 GMT

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Giselle Sigebrand : In a universe where she got to grow up happily with her mom, she gets married and has kids who love their grandma, whom they get to visit all the time. Part-time radiology tech who works nights so she can spend the day with her family.

Xiura Balfaltin : A pro-wrestling referee in one universe, and a flower shop owner in another.

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Cooperation and Dissent [m/doand]

POSTED ON Nov 12, 2022 2:16:05 GMT

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"It sounds like you need actual prescription glasses, Graves," Zelle snapped smugly, pointing at the bloc of Rockets collecting in a uniform line across the Oldale Community Center entrance. She'd have lingered longer to rub her clearly superior perceptiveness in his face, but there wasn't any time to waste. Especially if she wanted to kick their asses first.
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Without waiting for him to react, she was off weaving through the milling crowd, drawing her Pokeball out but without calling her Talonflame forth just yet. Her eyes roved the unit for their leader, though none of the grey-clothed Rockets seemed to be distinctly leaderly compared to the rest.
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Then, someone started elevating a fork lift's pallet of water bottles upwards, a lone individual atop the pyramid. "Friends," a woman said into a megaphone with a silky voice. "Listen carefully and follow these instructions, and you won't be hurt. Hand over all of your Pokeballs in the name of Rocket, and you will be spared. Otherwise, you will answer to my Garchomp and his friends."
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She released a giant Garchomp to flap heavily in the air, soon followed after by several Pokemon from the other Rocket Grunts. The crowd began to scream and panic, trying to find alternate exits to escape.
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Unwilling to wait another second, Zelle leapt onto a display table, knocking over some soup cans in the process, though the panicking crowd hardly noticed or cared. She tossed a Pokeball in the air, yelling, "Just try and take mine! Cinder!"
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Her Talonflame burst forth, crying out shrilly, reflecting the rage of her master.
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"Don't mind if we do," the Rocket leader said with a smirk.

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Gunner Graves

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+ Mission: Quell[break]
+ Dawn of a New Day (Attack)

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Incendiary [SW]

POSTED ON Nov 9, 2022 15:47:58 GMT

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As the two walked towards the forested area, they saw a Fennekin lapping at a small pond of water, its tail swishing side to side. It appeared unwary of their presence; apparently Zelle and her Sizzlipede were downwind of the wild creature.
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"That's more like it!" Zelle said quietly, setting Inferno on the ground to face the Fennekin. "Let's go, use Fire Lash!"
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Sizzlipede squeaked, then raced towards the unwitting Fennekin, leaping into the air and slicing a whip of flames at the other Pokemon.
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The Fennekin cried out in pain, trying to limp away and favoring one of its paws. Before it could get away, Zelle threw a Pokeball, intending to capture the creature.

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+ Solo Wild: Fire/Fighting[break]
+ Capturing Fennekin!

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Incendiary [SW]

POSTED ON Nov 8, 2022 1:40:13 GMT

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"Oh, uh, I don't think you're ready for this yet!" Zelle stammered, scooping up her Sizzlipede, who was raring to go confront his evolutionary rival.
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She ran down the mountain until the giant fire Pokemon was out of sight, then wiped her brow and set the Sizzlipede on her shoulder, careful so that he wouldn't burn her hair.
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"Let's try something else," she suggested, trekking towards a forested area to see if there were any other opponents for her Sizzlipede.

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+ Passing on Centiskorch!

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Cooperation and Dissent [m/doand]

POSTED ON Nov 8, 2022 1:12:08 GMT

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Giselle Sigebrand took one last look in the bathroom mirror before making one final adjustment to her disguise: basically, a long black wig that looked like her normal hair, just a different color. Zelle frowned a little at her reflection, but scoffed after a second. Surely if Interpol headquarters wanted her to have a better disguise, they would have sent her colored contacts or something else. But she guessed it was better than nothing, especially with her distinctive magenta-pink hair color. She scratched under the wig one last time, then adjusted it once more.
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Zelle exited the bathroom of the community center, beelining for the stations she had been assigned to loiter nearby, pretending to be a volunteer. There was a bake sale to raise money for displaced families, and a clothing drop-off for not only adults, but children of varying ages. It was kind of the charity organizations to think of the kids, too. Her mouth twisted downward as her anger flared up, to know that Team Rocket was planning on disrupting their efforts. Her eyes scanned the crowd for suspicious clientele, but while her attention was caught, she failed to notice that her path rolled up right in front of one Gunner Graves.
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One Gunner Graves with a fake pair of glasses.
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"Fuck," she said, at a loss for words. At the same time, he said, "Have you been well since we last met?"
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It figured that he'd be here out of all people. Flashbacks of falling headfirst into a mud pit ran through her mind's eye. "Yes," she said shortly. "I guess you got the same starter package as me as far as 'disguises' go."
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She heard some giggling nearby. A quick glance over revealed the presence of a few teenaged volunteers stealing glances at the man, then turning to each other and whispering. She glanced to the side in disgusted exasperation. "Don't stand near me, Graves, you'll blow our covers," she hissed, stepping around him to stand by the clothing donation kiosk. She awkwardly tried to fold some clothing into sorted piles while keeping an eye on the milling crowd, but got shooed away by one of the other matronly volunteers who started folding them in quick succession with two lightning-fast twists of the wrist. Disgruntled, Zelle found herself next to Gunner again.
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She tamped down her initial impulse to ask if he'd seen any suspects yet, and instead refocused her attention fully on the people present, trying to pinpoint anyone out of place. That flatbed truck could be a perfect hiding spot for unsavory criminals. Or the cop on a segway could be a Rocket, hiding in plain sight. Or maybe the queue of grey-clothed civilians lining up in front of the community center and blocking the sliding glass doors--
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"Fuck," she said succinctly.

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+ Mission: Quell[break]
+ Dawn of a New Day (Attack)

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PASSERBY ANALYTICS HQ #2

POSTED ON Nov 2, 2022 13:53:13 GMT

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PASSERBY ANALYTICS HQ #2

ANONYMOUS SURVEY ANSWERS (ANSWERED IC BY Giselle Sigebrand)

SURVEY #1

"What's on your bucket list? Why? If you died right now, would you regret anything?"
I want to bring an end to Rocket before I die. I'd regret not doing that.

SURVEY #2

"What's your favorite article of clothing or accessory, or what do you wear the most often?"
My sword.

SURVEY #3

"If the Ultra Beasts invade Hoenn again, what would you do, or which Ultra Beast is your favorite and why?"
Of course I would defend Hoenn from the Ultra Beasts.

SURVEY #4

"How would you deal with the loss of a loved one, whether a family member or a Pokemon?"
...Next question.

SURVEY #5

"What one hobby or hobbies do you have? Why is it/are they important to you?"
I love to spar with swords. Archery is a close second. They're great practice to hone and strengthen the body and mind. They involve technical skill, but also practical skill. Knowing in your mind the moves to defend yourself or overcome an opponent is different from knowing in your body and muscles how to do those things.

SURVEY #6

"What do you find attractive? What kind of physical attributes, personality traits, or other features of a person stand out to you?"
What? I guess if they're tall and look strong. Why?

SURVEY #7

"What is your preferred environment? Is it a library with white noise of pages flipping? A noisy party? The great outdoors? Why?"
Outside in a field, just me and the dummy for target practice. But my Pokemon could be there, too, if they want to watch or play around.

SURVEY #8

"If you had a Pokemon typing, what type would you be? Would you be a dual-type? Why?"
I like fire-type Pokemon, so I suppose fire.

SURVEY #9

"What is one thing that would cause you to flip your lid/cause you to become enraged? How do you temper your anger?"
I hate it when someone stands in my way when I have things to do.

SURVEY #10

"What sort of scents are you fond of? Do any scents remind you of any memories?"
I like... chamomile. Next question.

SURVEY #11

"Why do you like, love or hate Pokemon? Why do you own Pokemon?"
I like my Pokemon because they're loyal, strong, and hardworking. They've got my back when I need them and I have theirs. We're a team.

SURVEY #12

"What kind of dreams or daydreams do you have? What are your thoughts on the power of imagination?"
Sometimes I daydream about subduing my enemies.

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ACTIVITY CHECK (OCTOBER '22)

POSTED ON Oct 30, 2022 14:52:45 GMT

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player/ooc name: lucina
character tags: Giselle Sigebrand Xiura Balfaltin
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ic posts for characters: zelle xiura
are characters in directories?: Y
any notes/comments: Thank you! <3

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Violent Tools [M]

POSTED ON Oct 28, 2022 19:13:15 GMT

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Someone who prided herself on her perceptive abilities as an ex-urchin and an Interpol officer, Zelle noticed Aurelie's critical stare before the shop owner launched into an explanation of the value of historical sword awareness. Zelle was almost thankful for the results yielded by her much-detested etiquette classes, since she could fall back on a facial expression that denoted mild polite interest.
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Personally, Zelle preferred action to talking. It seemed a waste to place a sword up for display, and uncomfortably reminded her of the dozens of hunting rifles, swords, and crossbows that were so gaudily decorated at her grandfather's mansion back in Hammerlocke. They were merely part of the furniture, like tables and chairs, left to gather dust and be dusted week after week until the end of time.
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Who needed to know what type of sword was used way back when, when a better one could be used now? It just wasn't practical, or useful, Zelle decided inwardly.
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Now, as for sparring swords, she could get behind that plan. The way Aurelie spoke of them, it was clear to Zelle that she loved making them, even though she preferred the average cutlery-purchasing customer. "Yes, let's talk about swords," she said, glad they were able to find a mutual point of agreement. "I favor the side sword, with a complex hilt. I'd greatly value a sword to practice with that is similar to my current sword."
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The other wares Aurelie was selling were very practical, so she was seriously considering buying something in addition to the sword--perhaps the utility survival knife. However, finding herself in a position to get something close to what she initially wanted, she was wholeheartedly focused on attaining her goal.

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Aurelie Lefevre

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Kindergarten Catastrophe [M]

POSTED ON Oct 28, 2022 17:31:30 GMT

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Zelle shrugged at Caleb's glance, saying, "Well, I can't do my demonstrations indoors, and Ranger Caleb can't show off his Lapras in here." She strode over to the door and flung it open, calling out, "Okay, let's go outside!"
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The children cheered and crowded around the door en masse, trying to get through to follow after Zelle. "Er, great idea!" the teacher said, flustered at the Interpol officer's abrupt change in venue. Still, she started trying to usher the bouncing, over-excited children into a single-file line towards the exit of the academy.
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Finally, they made it all outside. A few of the children released their Pokemon to play in the fresh air. There was only a hint of a breeze, so no wind threatened to send smoldering cinders into the field or into bystanders' faces.
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"Gather around, children," the teacher said. Most of the kids paid attention, but a couple of them stayed apart, playing with their Pokemon.
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Zelle looked around for a suitable target, her gaze falling upon a nearby chalk drawing-covered boulder. No one was close to Ember's line of fire, so she pointed at the rock and commanded, "Midnight, use Ember!"
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With a resounding bellow, Midnight spat a burst of resplendent flame at the rock. The children cheered! After burning brightly for a moment, the fire dissipated and left a broad scorch mark.
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Zelle turned to Caleb Harcourt to ask him to show off his Lapras, when suddenly, a shadow covered the group of children. The breeze started picking up, everyone's hair and clothes whipped up violently in the growing wind currents. "What the--" Zelle looked up in irritation.
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A grey airship hovered above! A giant red "R" was painted on its side, theatrical as it was menacing. Of course Team Rocket had to make their presence known in the most obnoxious way possible.
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CLANG!
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A giant cage crashed down, ensnaring two isolated children as well as their Pokemon. An upset Aipom threw itself at the bars and chattered angrily before returning to its owner, while a Yamper ran around in circles, yipping wildly.
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Without warning, there was a screech of metal as the cage started being reeled up into the underbelly of the airship via a giant chain.
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"Shit," Zelle hissed under her breath, recalling Midnight to his Pokeball, then made a running leap for the cage, grabbing onto the bars. The children rushed to her side of the cage and grabbed at her clothes, crying wet, snotty tears. Their wails were barely audible over the machinery and churning winds. "Fu--I mean, it's okay, it's gonna be okay!" she yelled, trying to calm them down.

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+ Dawn of a New Day: Search and Rescue

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processed shop

POSTED ON Oct 20, 2022 13:27:38 GMT

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HARVESTING

be sure to visit the pretty petal flower shop near rustboro!

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Incendiary [SW]

POSTED ON Oct 17, 2022 19:11:08 GMT

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Giselle Sigebrand was exploring Route 112 once again, and took a moment to rest against a tree trunk and drink some water.
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Looking up the road at the trail ahead, she summoned her tiny Sizzlipede, Inferno. She crouched down by the wiggling Pokemon to get closer to his line of sight. "Hey there, shortie, we've got to get you trained up and evolved. Once you're big and strong, you'll be able to take down anyone and anything. Like me."
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Sizzlipede squeaked in reply.
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Zelle shook her head. "See, no, that battle cry's not going to do anything. You gotta pack some punch behind it." She clenched a fist for effect, then rapped her knuckles gently on the fire Pokemon's head.

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BY GUNSMILE

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Violent Tools [M]

POSTED ON Oct 17, 2022 19:00:37 GMT

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Zelle's expression shifted into a moue, her disappointment clearer than she would have liked, were she aware of it.
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A historical replica? A teaching tool?
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Generally the lessons that Zelle wanted to teach involved showing Rockets the business end of a sharp blade. Not teaching them historical facts about a blunt copy. Monologues about an all-powerful weapon were for villains, not Interpol.
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"Call me Zelle," she replied, her tone shifting towards neutral as she reflected on the possible uses she could have for a blunt sword. None, probably, unless it involved non-lethal bruises.
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"When you say teaching, do you mean sparring practice?" she blurted out, her eyebrows raised.
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Zelle couldn't suppress her skepticism, still. "It's hard to believe that someone with your talent wouldn't deal in functional swords as well." Her gaze wandered to the extremely intricate damascus steel patterns adorning the opposite wall. It was dizzying, the profit that Aurelie could make if she were to combine the deadliness of weapons with metalworking beauty, especially if made to custom order.
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Aurelie would have to be a blind fool, or someone with undying loyalty to some peculiar forger's code, to disregard the possibility of this profit.

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