[@CitrusArms] Stella called out, but there was no response. Her voice echoed through the rotting manor; her steps loudly rung out against the wooden flooring. It definitely would have felt weird to just call out to an empty space, but considering who she was actually speaking to then maybe it wasn't? Or maybe it was even weirder since, well, she was talking to what she assumed to be a ghost, or whatever was haunting this house. Now, this was the first time that Stella had a chance to actually look around the house. Before, she followed Mr. Osman through and had no chance to explore, but now that there was no one particularly there to stop her from snooping around if she so chose to, or not. It would've been fair if she had the Heeby jeebies being all by herself in a haunted house and not being able to electrocute a ghost to unconsciousness like she had done so to that graverobber the night before. That and Spoops would've felt agitated; he felt like that there was something watching them, but to reiterate again, they were alone in that space. She was free to leave, but if she did then there was a chance of not getting the reward that she was promised. Then again, she found Spoops so maybe the real award was the friends that she made along the way? That and the charred electrocuted body of a criminal. If she does stay however, what exactly investigate first? There were many things such as old furniture that smelled mustier than an old folks' home, photographs, paintings, pottery, and so on along with the actual peeling paint on the walls and the floorboards that squeaked beneath her feet. That and the other rooms of the house. Well, what would she do? [hr] [@Zarkun] There was a sign of relief when Jason told her about Helga. "I see. I'm glad that she's doing okay. It's just been years since..." She cut herself off, realizing exactly what she was about to say and knew that she had to stop. "Right, you're not from around here. You wouldn't know what happened. It really isn't my place to say." Jacquelyn was definitely a bit shifty on the subject on Helga, but perhaps she could be swayed if Jason asked. However, there was soon a spark of hope in her eyes when Jason told her that there may have been more locations. "If you do find them, then report back to me. I'll reward you in whatever way I can." If she had any sense of distrust in her body, she would have found him suspicious considering he said that he had not found him much in the shrine before, but now found something that led him to two different locations. However, she had the trust of puppy and rather than press him on this information, she gladly just accepted it completely on face value. Again, for shame Jason, for shame. The narrator was totally not just giving him shit. What does he do? [hr] [@Sanguine Rose] Rosa gave an amused chuckle and said, [color=fff200]"Well, he's a bit of a twig. He looks like he doesn't eat enough. I swear, I thought my mother was going to have to shove his dinner down his mouth."[/color] Memories of last night dinner of her mother less asking him to eat more and more she kept piling his plate with more and more food without taking a single no for an answer. It must've been a traumatic experience for him. Anyway! [color=fff200]"Yeah, I'm kinda done with rotting buildings,"[/color] Rosa said with a shrug. She watched Faye pull out her buzzing Pokedex, wondering if speaking of the devil actually summoned him, but apparently not. [color=fff200]"Huh, you know, I forgot that all of our numbers were shared among us."[/color] Under any circumstance, it would have been creepy to suddenly get a text from somebody that they didn't know to meet up. Then again, if anyone was creepy, they'd have to answer to either Professor Kapoc or Adrianne. Anyway, she arched her brow at the strange wording Faye had when regarding to traveling with Tristan. [color=fff200]"Responsible? It's not like you have to travel with him. Did you make a blood pact with him or something?"[/color] Rosa asked, not knowing what exactly Faye actually had planned out with the rich boy. [color=fff200]"Sure, let's go, but you better explain to me what you meant by that."[/color] For the actual first time, Faye finally decided to actually look around town. They would walk along the cobblestone streets and pass by the many cafes and street musicians who were bouncing ideas from one another as they played. Flowers were everywhere at every turn, planted in any pot, any plot of earth, and so on. It was quaint little town with an array of color at every turn. Eventually, the sound of music would begin to die down as they approached an area surrounded by a black wrought iron fence with an arch that acted as entrance. Walking through... [hider=They've arrived at] [center][h1]Aria's Park[/h1] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/originals/37/71/e0/3771e03dca7c80b7720438d157cdc1e0.jpg[/img] [/center] Beyond the joyful, improvised tunes of musicians one would find a silent serenity. Aria's Park is one of the crown jewels of Florasong, a public space filled to the brim with an unsurpassed collection flowers as far as the eye could see. One could see the love and care in maintaining the garden and in the artistry from every plant that was planted and in their arrangements to be as visually pleasing to the eye as possible. To step into the park is to feel like stepping into an idyllic painting. People could be seen as one would walk around taking in the pleasant surroundings. There were those passing through to take their daily walk while there were those having a picnic in what one could see to be a designated area. Artists with their easels sought to capture the beauty of the park through their craft. Of course, maintaining the garden beds in the park did not happen magically. There were gardeners working away to make sure that there was nary a weed sprouting or flower with wilting petals. In the middle of the park was a manor painted white with large windows that let in all the sunlight, vines with blooming flowers of various colors climbed up its walls. There was a slab made of red brick that held in place a plaque engraved, 'Aria Eberg estate. Aria Eberg founded Florasong in 1892 to spend her final years and in her charity and love of community left a legacy that cannot be erased. Aria Eberg donated her estate to the citizens of Florasong and her home is now a research facility to respect her love of learning and growth.' There were Pokemon that one would expect to find in such a garden. A Pokemon that would be considered a pest was eating the weeds in the garden, a strange insect that adorned itself with leaves. Not too far off though were walking flowers with great yellow petals and something akin to red hair [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/CTAU66x.png[/img] [i][color=6ecff6]Pokedex Entry #540-Sewaddle, the Sewing Pokemon. This Pokémon makes clothes for itself. It chews up leaves and sews them with sticky thread extruded from its mouth.[/color][/i] [/center] [center] [img]https://i.imgur.com/5NHQvnB.png[/img] [i][color=6ecff6]Pokedex Entry #829-Gossifleur, the Flowering Pokemon. It anchors itself in the ground with its single leg, then basks in the sun. After absorbing enough sunlight, its petals spread as it blooms brilliantly. Gossifleur whirls around in the wind while singing a joyous song. This delightful display has charmed many into raising this Pokémon.[/color][/i][/center] Flying between flower to flower were these hexagonal flying creatures. One could see that they were collecting nectar from the plants before flying away in the same direction. [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/TwpR5jy.png[/img] [i][color=6ecff6]Pokedex Entry #415-Combee, the Tiny Bee Pokemon. The trio is together from birth. It constantly gathers nectar from flowers to please Vespiquen.[/color][/i] What would've been typically quiet, there was actually quite a ruckus going on from behind the manor. Walking over they would find an odd sight. There was Tristan in a Pokemon battle against an elderly [url=https://oyster.ignimgs.com/mediawiki/apis.ign.com/pokemon-x-y-version/6/67/Ramos-Pokemon-X-and-Y.jpg]man[/url] of a short stature wearing a gardening attire. What does she do? [/center] [hider=Suggested Actions] 1. Find Pokémon.[i]Can be specified what kind of Pokémon is being searched for, and how you search[/i] 2. Talk. [i]In cities, there are considerably more people one can talk to.[/i] 3. Exit. [i]Exit the park.[/i] 4. Specify. [i]If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.[/i] 5. Trigger random event. [i]Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.[/i] 6. Aria's Manor [i]It's open to the public. It's a good start to learn more about the park and the plants and Pokemon that live in it.[/i] [/hider] [hider=Florasong: Aria's Park] Common: #415-Combee #540-Sewaddle #829-Gossifleur Uncommon: #276-Tailow #761-Bounsweet Rare: [/hider] [/hider]