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Post by Michaela Atalanta on Dec 19, 2017 18:38:17 GMT -8
Walking along Sinclair's streets, Michi was feeling maybe a little bit nervous. Well, ok maybe more than a little bit. Her stomach had tied itself up into knots that even her favorite tea couldn't help. Oh well, from what she'd seen of Luke, he seemed pretty nice. Still, Michi had never actually gone to a job interview? Haiiro had assured her it would be fine and actually encouraged her not to miss this opportunity. Maybe it was the fact that Luke was the berry professor that had her nervous? Just the word professor made it seemed much scarier than it actually was. Then there was the fact that Michi was coming straight from work. Her hair wasn't the neatest, the jeans she wore certainly had seen better days and there were a few patches of dirt she'd missed in her hurry to get out the door. At least the shirt looked decent, albeit sparkly and pink and perhaps a bit too childish but it was cute and that's what Michi liked about it. Deep breaths, calm down, it'll be just fine. If only it was that easy. What were job interviews even like? Would she be alright? W-well... Haiiro had to remind her to wear her shoes again so... maybe? Luke was nice, it would be fine. As Michi neared the building she'd been told to meet Luke at, she took a deep breath and entered the shop. A receptionist met her gaze and asked how she could help. Well, she seemed nice. It would be fine, right? Right. "E-excuse me, I'm here to meet with Luke? The professor?" Michi stammered, feeling her face flush as she explained. The receptionist would only smile and nod as she gestured for the pinkette to follow. Right, that was a good sign then. Except... Luke seemed really busy working? O-oh, maybe now wasn't a good time. The receptionist put a reassuring hand on her shoulder before walking away and leaving her with Luke. Should she say something? Maybe? U-ummm... No, she could just wait here and try and relax. Yeah, that'd be good.
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Post by Luke Indigo on Dec 20, 2017 9:11:58 GMT -8
With the change in the season, the change in schedules, and the change in life as he knew it, Luke had found himself very very busy. He maintained his work at his own League funded lab five to seven days a week, but when he wasn’t there, he was either out at the AZOTH lab or out testing the Ultra Aura detector in different Verian cities gathering as much data as he could. Nilly forced him to take care of himself as best he could, but he still seemed to get very engrossed in what he was doing.
It was somewhere in all of this that he’d decided to put out some fliers for more help around the lab— less so another student/assistant or post-doctoral worker, but more a general assistant of the assistants. With his newest grant, he was well funded, and the job listing offered quite a lot which was what prompted Haiiro to show Michi in the first place. Even if she didn’t work there full time, it’d help financially wherein the garden work couldn’t afford to all the time. That… and Michi was good with plants, incredibly good.
“Indigo you have an appointment,” the worker from downstairs pulled Luke from his bench work and caused him to look over a bit surprised. O-oh? That was today? R-right, right. Looking Michi up and down, he blinked slowly.
Light? LIGHT?? LIGHT. LUKE IT’S LIGHT Nilly was squeaking and squirming and making Luke’s skin crawl all at once. What what what?? Nilly what— ITS LIGHT, LUKE I SEE LIGHT! Luke’s eye flashed around searching for any sign of a portal or otherwise but… all he saw was Michi standing there.
“I… what…???” He blinked again and shook his head. “Sorry I … uhm… yeah come this way..” he said nearly tripping as he got off the bench chair. It swivled and skidded away, but he ignored it for now and made a beeline for his office.
LUKE LUKE LUKE LUKE LUKE IT’S LIGHT— Nilly wailed. Luke winced and walked a little faster to the office.
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Post by Michaela Atalanta on Dec 20, 2017 12:32:40 GMT -8
While waiting for Luke to not be quite as busy, Michi looked around the lab. It was pretty cool and... a little intimidating honestly. Was this where she would be working? It seemed a lot bigger than she imagined but umm, maybe it wouldn't be so bad. Finally, a worker seemed to notice she was there and pulled Luke away from his work. When he noticed her, Michi smiled a little uncertainly only to blink in confusion when she felt... excitement? Was he really that happy to see her? B-but Luke looked so calm and... what was going on? Luke's confusion made Michi even more concerned as she furrowed her brow, trying to make sense of what she was reading from him. What was going on? Luke's stuttering didn't help matters at all and... wha-. The apology was a little strange but umm, that excitement clearly clashed with the calmness and??? "A-are you ok?"Michi practically blurted out as he stumbled over a bench chair. Why was he-... what? Right, she should follow him. Following him to the office, Michi found herself feeling a little... overwhelmed? This stark contrast in emotions was just a little too much? How did this even happen? As soon as the door to the office closed behind her, Michi took a shaky breath. Hopefully it would just be construed as nervousness but well... Right, she should introduce herself. "Oh... sorry, I'm Michi. Did-... are you alright?" Why did that come out as a squeak? Why did she even ask that? This... wasn't how things were supposed to work, was it?
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Post by Luke Indigo on Dec 22, 2017 16:26:42 GMT -8
As the office door closed behind Michi, Luke kept walking. Coming around the large wooden desk, he’d turn and lower himself into his comfy black chair before making a hand gesture to one of the two circular chairs on the other side of it.
I’m Michi. Are you alright? “I— right, you were the applicant who currently works in the upstairs gardens,” Luke shifted fishing up a couple of papers from his desk. “I’m— fine?” he asked-spoke. Was he doing something physical that he wasn’t aware of? Luke drummed his fingers on the table. “It’s a pleasure to meet you…”
LUUUUKE LUKE. LuKE. LUKe. lUKE. Lewwwwwkkkkkkk…. Nilly whined and squirmed internally. Luke’s hair might have swayed just a little before settling again. Nilly I know, please stop…
“Ah, can you give me a brief review of your knowledge and skills?” he finally asked.
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Post by Michaela Atalanta on Jan 2, 2018 23:41:08 GMT -8
At the initial response, Michi nodded and smiled a bit. Yeah, that was her, he remembered at least that was good. But... what was more concerning was the way his emotions still seemed to change. On one hand he was calm but then there was that excitement that was a stark contrast. Luke said he was fine though so... maybe it was normal? It certainly didn't feel normal but she hadn't known Luke long enough to be able to judge what was normal or not. "It's nice to meet you too~,"Michi chimed cheerfully, trying not to focus too much on the weird emotions she was getting. Only to let out a quiet squeak when that excitement was there again. It sent a chill down her spine and... just... what was that about? Why was that a thing? Oh, it stopped. The confusion was obvious on her features for a brief moment before she took a deep breath. Right, it was ok, everything was alright. It would be a few moments before Michi would register that Luke had asked her a question. But the weird feeling had stopped at least so... yeah, it would be fine. Luke said he was fine so it was. "Well, I love working with plants in general. Haiiro's taught me a lot about berries and the plants in Veria but it's like second nature to me. I know how to do some first aid with berries too and other herbs. There's still a lot I don't know but I want to learn. I'm not exactly from Veria but I know how to identify what plants are good for their healing properties and what should be avoided. Most of those plants have tell tale warning signs that say stay away from me if you know where to look."Let's see... what else was there? What else did she know? Umm, right. That would work. "I know how to repot, transplant, and a lot of other things. Is that enough or did you want more specifics? It's admittedly easier for me to show you than tell you. Some things I just... know and can't really explain how I know them." Hopefully he would accept that answer. Michi honestly didn't know how else to put it but working with plants was natural. Something that had apparently been so innate to her that she still couldn't explain some things. Well, she'd just wait and see what Luke had to say, yeah.
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Post by Luke Indigo on Jan 3, 2018 13:02:25 GMT -8
Luke did his best to focus as Michi spoke, taking in her words and descriptions. In the back of his mind, however, his thoughts were ticking loudly. Why was Nilly so jumpy? Where was the light it was seeing? I’m not exactly from Veria did catch his attention, but it didn’t mean as much to him right then. She could have been from Unova or Hoenn or Sinnoh or any number of places and—
The taste of blood would snap Luke from his thoughts. He’d bitten the inside of his mouth— hard, and now it was throbbing a little. Shaking his head against the numerous berating tones Nilly was now giving him, Luke reached a hand up and rubbed his temple. “I see…. Could you tell me where you are from then?” he asked slowly, uncertainly. “Ah- sorry but… is there anything else I should know about you as well?”
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Post by Michaela Atalanta on Jan 4, 2018 2:19:42 GMT -8
Even while she was explaining, Michi was still very aware of the weird excitement coming from Luke. It didn't make sense at all and her own nervousness might have been betrayed in her own voice. And then something changed? The other extreme was scolding? Uh-uhm... huh? Luke shook his head and seemed to be ok but, Michi couldn't help but be concerned? Was it something she'd said or-...??? The question Luke asked of her had Michi hesitating. It was hard to explain and well, the truth sounded too crazy to even voice aloud. Thankfully the second question gave her a way out for now and maybe would give her some answers. "W-well, I'm an empath for starters. And... ummm, a-are you sure you're ok? O-or did I say something wrong? Just now, I could tell you weren't happy or... something?" Red eyes looked at Luke earnestly, concerned for him. Michi didn't think she'd done anything wrong but... well? Right, Luke had asked another question. Ignoring it wouldn't be a good solution and she didn't want to chance angering him or anything. "Umm, as for where I'm from. It's... somewhere far, far away. You could say it's like... stepping back in time almost." That was true enough. Hopefully it would keep Luke from pressing for more information about it.
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Post by Luke Indigo on Jan 7, 2018 15:12:46 GMT -8
Empath… Was that— did that have anything to do with the light Nilly was so excited about?— Was there something special about gifted people that set off Nill’s alarms like this? But wouldn’t it have made more sense if she was an Aura user or? As Michi restated her question, Luke found his thoughts cut apart. Lips pressed together hard for a few seconds before relaxing again. If she was reading how he was feeling then— did that mean she could read Nilly’s feelings as well? LUKE THE LIGHT— Arceus, Nihilego— That… made Nilly shrink back a little in his mind, and Luke immediately regretted it. He … didn’t mean to lose his temper but… Ugh.
Wait what who what? “Like— another world?” Luke sputtered, not able to adequately express his disbelief. This …. If this was the connection, if she was from another world or even Nilly’s world then she was the light?
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Post by Michaela Atalanta on Jan 15, 2018 14:35:44 GMT -8
When Luke didn't answer her initial question, Michi shifted a bit uncomfortably. She... still didn't understand how one person could feel two different things at the same time. Was he mad at her? It was just too weird honestly, especially with how the other set of emotions seemed insistent and eager. Then one of them got irritated again which had Michi shrinking back a little in her chair. She knew enough about her abilities to recognize that these weren't her own feelings but it still made it uncomfortable. If this kept up, maybe shutting them off might be for the best, yeah. Michi's eyes grew and her features paled considerably when she heard the next question asked of her. How had he guessed? There was no way he should've been able to say she was from another world based on her description. Had she given too much away? This wasn't what she wanted to happen, the vague answer was supposed to stop Luke from questioning further. Before Michi even realized it, she was on her feet and backing away. Everything within her was telling her to run but... she couldn't figure out why. Was this supposed to be what an interview was like? She really didn't like it, not one bit. "S-sorry... I-..." The words came out as more of a squeak than anything else. This was a mistake. Coming here was a mistake. How did he know? There was no way he could know, was there?
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Post by Luke Indigo on Jan 16, 2018 7:42:42 GMT -8
Michi’s physical response said more than her verbal one. The way her eyes grew and features paled was enough to tell him he was on the right path. She was… she was from another world. She had Ultra Aura surrounding her because she fell from another world, because she was exposed to Ultra Aura radiation at some point during her fall. Nilly sensed it, Nilly saw it.
Wait- what was he doing? Why was she standing up. Luke too was on his feet before he realized it. “W-wait,” she was scared. Scared from him realizing something that she probably had some kind of aversion to. “You’re— you’re a faller, right? You’re— I’m…” Luke bit his bottom lip, not entirely sure he wanted to admit this on a first meeting but… But, clearly, she would understand to some degree. Luke took in a breath.
“My parents were fallers— from another world, and technically me too but… I wasn’t born yet.” He hoped that made sense in context. “I… could… tell for reasons I can’t… shouldn’t really explain right now but… I kind of have a power like you…” Power, hah. He supposed that was the best he could come up with without revealing Nilly immediately.
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Post by Michaela Atalanta on Jan 16, 2018 12:45:04 GMT -8
I have to get out of here. This was a mistake. Coming here hadn't been good, not like Haiiro had said. Nevermind that working with a berry professor had sounded like fun at the time. Then suddenly Luke was standing and Michi was taking a step backwards only to trip over the chair and fall backwards. Owww. That had hurt a lot. Luke's stuttered words, the mention of faller made her that much more confused. What did he know? Michi knew she should stand up, stand up and get out of there. But... the next words she'd heard had her eyes growing again. Luke... knew about fallers? About other worlds? How was that-... right, he was explaining how. Then, Luke had a power too? Slowly standing up again, Michi looked at him warily. She was still frightened, that much was obvious but it made sense. If his power let him recognize other fallers, maybe that was why she could feel two emotions from him? "Your power... Is that why I can sense two different feelings? Calm and excited... two things at once?" Whether he answered or not, Michi would take a deep breath and smiled briefly, if sadly, before looking away. "You'll think I'm crazy. That's why I was afraid. I've tried to tell others, but they just laugh. There's only a few who believe me..." Another deep breath would be taken before Michi looked at Luke again. "Do you want to know? About the world I came from? About what I think I was? I still don't know everything, only bits and pieces, flashes of memories, but it's enough for me."
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Post by Luke Indigo on Jan 21, 2018 13:10:49 GMT -8
Shit— shoot— nO, don’t fall. Luke winced as Michi hit the ground. As much as he might have, probably should have, bent down to help her up, the realization that it could just as easily backfire for someone who was touch averse kept him from it. Instead, he stood there awkwardly as she got up on her own a couple of moments later.
Her question was an obvious one, so much so that Luke didn’t even register it initially. Instead, he just sort of nodded a little into the air a couple of times before she went on. You’ll think I’m crazy— Luke almost cut in with a question, but as she went on, Michi answered it of her own accord. I’ve tried to tell others, but they just laugh. There’s only a few who believe me. And yet a few was more than enough to have his eyebrow quirking. Who else was there? Who else knew?
Luke’s lips parted, but Michi cut him off again. The question had him stopping short, a bit uncertainly. “I—“ This became much easier than he realized it was going to be, and now he was standing there dumbly for a few seconds. “Yes? I …. Would like to know? If you’d be willing to share. Are— are you ok?” She’d fallen right in front of him, but only now was it coming out, the words anyways.
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Post by Michaela Atalanta on Jan 21, 2018 21:27:22 GMT -8
After falling, Michi was hurting quite a bit actually. It hurt to stand or put any weight on her ankle. I probably twisted it when I fell. Well... it was ok, she was ok. Leaning on the chair helped some, but it still hurt. Sitting down would be better and it would be easier to explain to Luke. What Michi had to say wasn't something she really liked sharing with others, much less someone she'd met only moments ago. Luke didn't seem that bad though so maybe telling him would be alright? The reply from Luke had Michi looking back at him. Her heart hammered in her chest loudly to the point that she thought Luke might be able to hear it. He wanted to know, but only if she was willing to share. All the memories and the flashes she could recall were... painful. Michi still didn't understand a lot of what it was she remembered. Luke's next question however had her smiling a bit sheepishly and nodding. "I'll be alright." It was a non-commital answer at best and hopefully good enough to move on from it the time being. Still... the prospect of telling Luke made it hard to breathe. Michi didn't exactly know why but the urge to run still hadn't left. I'm not in danger, calm down. Easier said than done, she supposed. A shaky breath would be taken before Michi smiled slightly, if a little pained. Was she willing to share? Not really, she was still scared of what his reaction would be. How could she explain something like this? It still sounded crazy to her after all. "J-just, promise me you won't tell anyone, alright? Please?" Michi asked, her voice shaking despite her best efforts not to show it. Palming a pokeball, she debated whether showing him Sunchaser would help. It would help her calm down certainly but... well, better ask first. "I-is it ok if I release my Rapidash? H-he's gentle, I promise. Just... Sunchaser, he helps calm me I guess."
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Post by Luke Indigo on Jan 24, 2018 17:04:55 GMT -8
Luke's lips pressed together, and he nodded a little uncertainly. He wasn't even entirely sure he wanted to know, yet if there was even a smidgen of information about Nilly's world in there somewhere, it would worth it. Nilly had quieted some, at least, and seemed to be rumbling low in a pool of their shared feeling-space instead. Just promise me you won't tell anyone, alright? Please Luke bit the inside of his mouth. He doubted he could keep that promise considering his ties to the League and other commitments, but for now, at least, he gave a small nod-
She wanted to what?! FFFF??? A Rapidash in his office? In his lab? Anywhere near his fire extinguishers or protective systems to keep lab fires down? "Sorry, I can't allow you to do that in here. This place is a laboratory, and open flames are prohibited even when they're connected to Pokemon." He explained slowly, his eye on her features. There was a pause. He frowned, and slowly shrugged. "I guess we could go for a walk maybe instead?" It might not be the best idea, but unless they were being followed, few passerbys wouldn't catch onto their conversation exactly, right?
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Post by Michaela Atalanta on Jan 25, 2018 0:32:58 GMT -8
When Luke at least nodded that he wouldn't tell anyone, Michi couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. She still wasn't quite alright with this, but... if Luke promised not to tell, then it would be alright. Wouldn't it? Maybe? The next words though had Michi flinching back a bit, bowing her head a little in apology. R-right... she should have known better than to ask. Sunchaser would be a hazard in here. "S-sorry..." Azalea would be fine though, right? Or even Annie... no, the Skitty would be too rambunctious but Azalea would be good. The timid Deerling wouldn't cause a problem, even if she wouldn't help quite as much as Sunchaser in this instance. The question of walking had Michi's features paling a bit more. Had he found her out? Ah... no, probably not. She'd fallen and her ankle hurt but with Sunchaser out she would be calmer and might be able to ride him actually. If she could make it to the door, that would be good. "Ah, sure. I really do want you to see him... it's... easier to explain that way, I guess." For a number of reasons, really. One of which was the fact Michi didn't think she was human back in her own world. There was only the problem of standing now, and walking with her ankle. Should Luke agree, Michi would slowly stand, still leaning heavily on the chair. It was a ways out of the lab, wasn't it? Ah... this was going to be harder than she thought. "Where would you like to go? We... might be able to teleport even?" That would save a lot of time really, and would mean less walking even if teleporting wasn't something she particularly enjoyed.
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