Episode 1 Followup: Cleanups And Questions

[fallers_npcs]

Today dawns on Melemele as clean up crews are hard at work in the morning, cleaning up the damage from the Dynamax Raid. Thanks to the efforts of the Fallers who have dealt with the thief who has tried to get away with his thefts, he has been detained for questioning.

At the Precinct there is Namu who has been called in from Ula'Ula to press him, as well as Jenny. If you want to ask Brodie questions, see if they'll give you a chance to press the thief for questions.

At the Docks there are various Machoke and Machamp along with Hala and his Pokemon working tirelessly to repair the buildings. You can help with clean up.

The Aether Foundation is also finding homes for the displaced local Pokemon who call the local area their homes, and if you wish to help them, Wicke is helping them all out. If you wish to help them, please go ahead.

Finally, while Viren might not be in a good mood for his warehouse being damaged, he is grateful for the assistance for any Fallers who might recover any of his treasures who have sunk to the ocean floor.

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[blue_ice]

The little Cubone sniffles at her for a moment, then creeps forward the rest of the way to take the berry. It certainly seems to enjoy it. After licking its claws, it gently taps her leg with the bone, making a happier sound.

Kaiba watches all of this with a mostly-impassive expression as he reviews the application, scribbling a note. He consults his notes from the other volunteers, a strangely sympathetic expression flickering across his features for just a moment.

"Cubone fears abandonment more than most. It needs someone nurturing, and...not to make a declaration too early, but it seems to like you."

He sits back. "Do you have any other questions?"

[darkenedmoon]

"Dozens, but I am not sure they are ones you can answer, as they are mostly about taking care of this little Cubone. Though if you do have any knowledge you are willing to share, please, by all means, do so!"

She chuckled warmly at that, offering both hands down to the Cubone, patently inviting it into her lap. At this, Gosetsu comes barrelling back at the two of them--and Yotsuyu raises a hand to him calmly.

"Gosetsu, now. You need to be kind. This little one has lost their home, and I am offering to share ours. You will not lose out on a thing, but you may have to be polite and share."

Though considering how much pampering he gets...still, the Oshawott gives the Cubone a few curious sniffs, and then sits back on his haunches and offers the Cubone a hand. Shake?

[blue_ice]

"I only know what I've observed. It doesn't like to be alone, but its fear hampers it. Though that doesn't seem to be an issue amymore."

Cubone hesitantly crawls into Yotsuyu's lap, pressing against her with a whine when Gosetsu approaches. After a moment, the little one calms down...tapping Oshawott's flipper with its bone. Close enough.

Kaiba nods and signs the paperwork. "The permanent employees can tell you more, but I've signed approval."

[darkenedmoon]

"No need for you to be alone, now. Gosetsu and I will be your friends." The words rolled easily off her lips, but while Yotsuyu might not mean them, were the recipient a human, the Cubone received it as more of a promise. And nothing could have pleased her more than its response to Gosetsu. They might not be the best of friends...but that was all right. So long as they got along.

"Very good!" she murmured to it, before she looked up at the young man again. "You are not a permanent employee? May I have your name? I would like to put in a good word for you, if I may."

Though she certainly did hold out a hand for that paperwork. Not that she was in any hurry to rush the little Cubone from her lap. Though it might not be the easiest to get up with it there.

[blue_ice]

That's...cute, almost. Kaiba nods his approval and files the form.

"No. This...really isn't the line of work I've trained in. But I'm Seto Kaiba."

He's surprised. He hasn't been a low level employee...ever, really, and he'd assumed if he ever landed in that position his demeanor would get him complaints. It could be worse.

Still, he walks over and gently presses a folder into her hand. "Everything we have to give you on care information is there as well."

[darkenedmoon]

"Ah, very good. I am Yotsuyu Naeuri. A pleasure." Because it was. She certainly didn't mind his demeanor--forbidding, but she understood it. She would not want simply anyone adopting a Pokemon that might be traumatized by its experiences, were she in his position. It was a benefit here, where it might not be elsewhere.

Whoever had appointed him here was wise, as well, and Yotsuyu would do her level best to appraise Wicke, or Lusamine, or someone about such a canny move. Gods knew that they needed clever employees.

"Thank you--ah! Here is a tidbit I was looking for! You are a girl, then!" Yotsuyu's attention drifted down to the Cubone, and she gave the little creature a gentle touch down her back. "I have a name for you, then. Ajisai. It means the hydrangea flower." And it had connotations of regret, even if Yotsuyu wasn't about to mention that yet. The poor little girl! Hopefully, going forward, she need not regret anything.