Lutgarde's attending in unusual silent contemplation. They haven't been at the biggest battles in person, but their influence spreads. Evacuating pokémon and people alike, seeing that they find a place to stay that might be safe for the moment. And all the victims that fall in battle.

They do not immediately approach Josh Devlin after the ceremony, but spend a moment afar still, holding Sylv in their arms who is equally contemplative. Frankly, there's not much they could offer in words of condolences, but they eventually make their way over to Josh, standing with Elise Calcifet and ghost fireheart, catching the last wisps of conversation about Shalin's capture - another heavy topic to weigh on a mind today.

"Hey there, Josh," they greet the gym leader, "and my condolences ... Nala and Kovu look resplendent." They try a faint smile, before it drops considering the actual conversation. They put it out again, however, as they regard Elise and an unknown trainer with a nod of their head, "Hello, Elise - and hi, I'm Lutgarde, also a ranger."

ooc. dropping lut in, but feel free to disregard for post order!

Answered ICly in person!

"What is your favorite Hoenn spot?"
Lilycove's beach is really nice! And, the central downtown area of Slateport City.

"What would you name your kids? Or what are your favorite names?"
Huh, kids, never thought about that, gotta say ... but as for names, I think there's plenty of good ones! I quite like all that sound like Sylv, or Sylph. The Syl, Sil sound is very neat.

"How do you get your caffeine?"
Purely for caffeine, multiple shots espresso if it's bad and I won't be awake enough for my morning routine at 5am. Else, I like slowly enjoying some cappuccino.

"Do you think love can bloom even on a battlefield?"
Uh, sure, if you want-? Battling's also a form of talking, I think, so why not! Maybe just, uh, I imagine that being mortal enemies might make things complicated ... but else, uh, good for you!

claiming gachapon ticket, devolution stone and green shard!

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Night shift. With the war going on, this has become almost synomymous with nightmare, as stealth operations have their very own horrors when vision is limited. Today, however, the mission sounds almost like from another timeline. One that Lutgarde is frankly grateful for - a reminder, perhaps, of what they're fighting for.

They arrive first at this area of forest where Ledian and Ledyba would gather. It's a chilly autumn night, but not too cold yet - still, they made sure to bring their warm cloak and some warm drinks in an insulated bottle so they could keep warm while keeping watch. The sky is a bit cloudy - perhaps it would clear up to let the stars shine through?

But it also wouldn't be needed at all. Upon arriving, they already see the beginnings of the lightshow of the night, excited and joyous bug pokémon that glow like stars on earth. They smile as get settled at the edge of the area with most activity, with their black-red-dyed Sylveon settling and loafing next to them. "It's strange and nice to see something so peaceful again, hm?"

minjun hak

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(Is it inevitable in this Hoenn's universe for Xerneas to die? A contemplation that Lutgarde doesn't have, with a lack of knowledge about this world's actual Xerneas, not the one borne by legends and fiction alone.)

As cracks appear in Xerneas' body, it's already too late. A reality sinks in that, although hallucinations in a way, these legendaries are still ... legendary. Their power is overwhelming, and their will a cold one. Perhaps some also human in the way that feelings exist as well as direction, but here, with these powers born out of Terastal energy, there's only direction.

And directions can be attempted to be intervened. "Don't-!" they shout, bewildered, with Sylph pushing against Yveltal with Dragon Hammer, as Lutgarde still holds on or else the fall from it could be fatal ... The dark legendary doesn't move an inch at first despite Sylph's attempts, before seemingly entertaining the notion. Or perhaps, its own time is coming to an end as it looses its grip on Xerneas.

"Sorry, I- we need to get out," Lutgarde starts, then focuses on the important thing. An amount of energy that seems to crackle the air itself, and ... against everything, they still remain on Yveltal, seated. "We'll have to get out - I'm, trust me on this-?"

The god of death looks menacing, but it is cold. Devoid of both good and ill intentions - Lutgarde hopes that at least, the defeat over its eternal foe (for now) might be reason enough to bring the two of them out of here, before that part of the cavern might collapse.

Shalin Nariya

[attr="class","emapkmn"]It's a relief that this isn't just a random home that they've just invaded, so the naming mission could be in full swing !! The Skiddo Pryderi helpfully provides a sheet of paper and the necessary utensils that Zilph could use using her mind powers since she does not have opposed thumbs and couldn't actually grab anything. What a weird state of being indeed ...

But! No time to spend dwelling on that as they need to find a name!

"Oh, yes ... I think we can ... I like this letter ... and that ..." She points at different letter characters in the book, and they carefully start copying them. Because, as life has it, and as clever as the Gothorita might be, as cunning and smart. She has never learned how to read either.

...

And so she doesn't know that the name she is writing down eventually is Zil. With some dots in the beginning and the end since she isn't satisfied with how it looks as of now, either. But, a step in the right direction that should hopefully help Lutgarde to find her real name !!!

Islwyn Pryce

[attr="class","emapkmn"]The Skiddo's words actually strike a chord within the Gothorita as she nods. "Yes, of course! That's not my real name! My real name is yet to be discovered!" Zilph would not accept this fate just like this !! Only because Lutgarde is bad at naming doesn't mean she has to be!!

And truly, with the Galarian Rapidash and everyone else, really, the name's almost decent. Except maybe the Grimmsnarl Zylf ... but why could she not have a better name than this mass of hair? She deserves to !! She has all the bows to go with a good name, too.

She is quite surprised to find that they actually approach a home ... and one that isn't locked, either. "That doesn't seem safe," she remarks, before being startled by the Skiddo's clumsy maneuvring of the same. Oh my god, are they breaking and entering right now ... !!

How ... thrilling.

Indeed, the Gothorita doesn't seem to have inherited Lutgarde's morals at all, always chasing the good story. They are at least not entirely caught up, so they could use Psychic to put things back into their place without lifting a finger or leaving the spot on Pryderi's back. And then ... "Oh my. That's ... perfect." For as good as Psychic powers are, what are they if they fall on a (bless their soul) simple mind?

"They will have to understand now !!"

.. but. Understand what, exactly? She still doesn't know her real name.

Islwyn Pryce

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Lutgarde smiles fondly at Thea as she admits her mistakes, and nods - even does a little curtsy, though it always has a bit of a brutish look when they do it. "You're welcome - always happy to butt in," they grin as they stand upright again, looking at their surroundings with a pensive look. "Let's get a move on before they decide to come back," they also add, seeing how in the corner of their eyes, Sylph has briefly appeared like an omen. And maybe she truly is - warning ahead so that Lutgarde could stay on guard especially when needed. Sylv also seems to sense something in the air, and leads the way as they move away from this trouble - and onto something else.

Where Sylph is a watchdog, Sylv might be the rescue dog.

"Hmm, I see ... yeah, that's not too much information," Lutgarde agrees with a thoughtful expression, "but it's something. Sylv senses someone in distress - I think we might have the first chance to see about some information. I usually have Sylph stealth ahead, and then decide a more stealthy approach if needed ... but frankly, I usually just charge in." Sylv and Sylph are both pretty fast pokémon that could allow such an approach to be taken at all.

Thea Naito
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50 MP have your character learn to respect another character in some way. (thea admitting mistakes > even more points in lut's book)

[attr="class","emapkmn"]"... I do have one. I just don't like it." Zilph's voice is resrved now, thinking on their terrible, terrible name. As much as she generally likes Lutgarde, that name is just hideous and not befitting a princess, lady like her!

"ONTO A NAME!" Zilph then actually joins into the Skiddo's chant, clinging onto the grass type so she wouldn't be thrown off. "What is your name, anyway? Do you have a trainer even, at all?" she asks. There's plenty of pokémon still that roam around freely, and she isn't sure if that pokémon here would be part of it. "And where do we go to?" She knows she just told him he could go anywhere, but she likes knowing things in advance, still, too.

Islwyn Pryce

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It's hard to tell if the seas actually have calmed down after the happenings of The First Wave, but Lutgarde thinks there's some progress. "Hey, Josh, over here!" they wave at the gym leader and ranger from afar, having arrived extremely early at the assigned mission spot. The pensiveness they harboured before seeing the silhouette at the horizon is quickly overwritten by a friendly smile as they refuse to be too down by the whole situation.

At last, there's a chance for nature to be healing, and they'd make sure to take it while the battles are focused on land.

They're mounted atop their Primarina Noh who would shyly greet the other as well, with Sylv's greeting being more friendly and extroverted. "Seems like the seas are currently both the most in trouble as well as oddly calm, huh?" they laugh quietly. "How are you?"

Josh Devlin

[attr="class","emapkmn"]It seems that Zilph is the only one affected by the Calm Mind, seeing as the Skiddo is still as excited as before. Now, with a calmer mind, however, the Gothorita is able to compose herself and take this opportunity as a chance for ... something. She does like that the Skiddo seems to want to take her places, even if he unfortunately couldn't assist with this particular problem.

"I am grateful for the slowing down, but I'm also afraid ... my journey is a spiritual one. I'm looking for a name for me, and I'm afraid that a physical place might not help," she replies gracefully, even if the Skiddo might not see it, as she adjusts her seating. "But oh! Maybe your favourite place will do. Maybe my surroundings might assist in my endeavours."

Islwyn Pryce

bingo complete!
+500 PD please, thank you! other rewards put in PC \o/