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[ Minfilia had a stern look on her face. (And looked a little tired.) ] Hopefully that's the last of that.

[ She comments, not elaborating. But then, she puts on her usual placid smile. ] May I ask something which may seem strange to many of those here? And that is - are the weeks and days and months the same as where you come from? In my case, they are not - our weeks are eight days, our months thirty-two days. I, of course, expect the years are different - but it has still been a struggle to adapt to seven-day weeks.

...That reminds me, however. Though conversion, I have learned it is my nameday-- birthday within the next week. The 23rd, I believe, is the closest to the date I would celebrate back home.

I have no plans for that day. No - a day off is something to celebrate... especially without seeing a Murkrow or Nicket again. [ Huh. She sounds. Tired. Saying those two Pokemons' names. ]

[[ Also open to action on the 23rd - you can catch her around Goldenrod! I'm still technically on hiatus because of this being a tough month for me, but wanted to get this out and do stuff with it :3c ]]

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Your badges?

[That's a problem. That's a very big problem.]

I understand certain species are fascinated by shiny objects, but still... Were you able to recover them safely, or were you forced to contact the various Gym leaders to replace them? Can they even be replaced at all?

I did not wish to bother them - instead, I tracked down the Pokemon to their nest. And took them out by force.

An efficient choice! I like it. It does send a much stronger message, too, though I suspect they'll simply learn seek out easier targets, rather than reevaluate their actions.

Perhaps I should have caught them, but my Alolan Persian is already enough of a handful. Plus, I haven't found a home yet for my Pokemon... I hope to let them roam free soon.

You live in Celadon, correct?

Ah, the inevitable need to find a house with sufficient space for dozens of creatures and their lively games, where even our handfuls are not at risk of causing trouble to our neighbors. Easier said than done, that!

I do live in Celadon, yes. Do you have any questions about the city?

Well... is it a nice place to live? Do you get many troublemakers from Cycling Road? I've heard of a nice strip of land a little west from there.

It's a lovely city, truly. You could spend all your time visiting its shops and artisans, yet still make new discoveries every day. It offers more services than the smaller towns like Lavender and Azalea, yet without the bustle and noise of Saffron or Goldenrod... Even the people gathering around the Cycling Road are not nearly as rowdy as you may imagine, as long as you are willing to battle them.

The only complaint I have is the inevitable visits from the local Grimer, but I suspect they also haunt most of the larger cities.

I've seen a few Grimer, I must admit - but then again, I've also seen them in Goldenrod. But... I am quite overwhelmed here - and a man I hate has a home nearby. [ Oh. That is quite a bit of venom in her voice. ]

And I've got Pokemon who love to fight - so it'd be enriching. Even if that might bring more trouble... if she had her way, Alisaie would slaughter the Grimer population, for a start.

That's as good a reason as any to seek a home in another region entirely, I'd say.

[He's... probably talking about the hated man, not the general existence of Grimer.

Then again, maybe not? He does smile at the mention of Alisaie's hypothetical rampage, after all.]

No one would complain about the results of her efforts, surely, but as it happens, Celadon also has a Training Center that might distract her. I can vouch for its quality.

[ Both. Both is good. ] Riku runs that, does he not? Two champions in one city - and soon to be three.

...Well, I say soon, but I've not begun my Elite challenges yet.

I've no doubt you'll overcome that obstacle soon enough, once your team is fully ready.

[The thought of having a new "colleague", so to speak, is one he finds delightful.]

Riku's establishment predates his championship, as does the purchase of my home. The locals seem proud of that, and they'd surely welcome you with open arms.

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