timelymaid | fifteenth bubble; video/action for celadon.

[ Aradia looks way too cheerful when the feed comes on, considering she appears to be outdoors and in the thick of the chaos, happily in the midst of the rampaging fossil-types. A few fossil types seem to be surrounding her protectively, though - two Kabutops and a Carracosta, with two Aerodactyl in the sky.

In light of the event, everyone except her Gengar partner - who can be seen in her shadow, his grin flickering - was changed over to backup, since it seemed more fair to allow the fossil-types to join her in her explorations.

The chaos apparently bothers her not at all. ]

Isn't this fantastic? [ ...like, not a little bit, she's far too excited for that. ] All of them back from the dead...!

It can be a bit confusing, at first. Coming back from the dead, I mean! No wonder they're upset. But more importantly - aren't they fascinating? And that there's that sort of power here, to bring fossils back to life...Of course, Brock did mention the machine he uses in Pewter, but this isn't that. It's the power from one person, right? It's just fantastic.

I haven't ever managed to see some of these in person before today...! Just notes on their fossils in my books, and that sort of thing. [ And she may or may not have been out since midnight last night, when it started. Because...fossils. ] There's so much to learn before it's done!

Oh, if anyone learns anything interesting or sees anything interesting, please do tell me!! I can only watch so much of it at once. [ There's a great deal of noise off to the side, as one of the Kabutops unleashes a water attack on some approaching Kabutos. Aradia looks off to see what happened, and though she looks intrigued, she's still not concerned or upset. Just...really happy. ]

Well, I'd better go. We're helping out, for now, since it means I can explore a bit more and see how the fossil types are reacting...

Ooooh, what's that?

[ And she's out. HAPPILY. Those in Celadon can find her poking around and trying to study the rampaging hordes - or occasionally lending an assist to stopping them, although her pokentourage is more into that then she is. ]

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I could. At least, I was able to send them to haunt people, and that sort of thing.

[ Yet she had to rely on their whims to receive items from her sylladex. It was a complex relationship.

And anyway, they'd wanted to make Vriska pay. ]

I suppose I could have used them for messages, too, but I usually just used a chat client. And yes, they did what I said. As I, in turn, did what they said.

[Send them to haunt people? Perona feels a shiver run up her spine, but it's not the sort that most people get. Oh no, that chill was one of excitement.] Aaah, that sounds wonderful! What a dreadful time your enemies must have had, horohorohoro! I can jut imagine the terror on their faces...it's fantastic!

[She sighs, dreamily, as a nostalgic feeling wafts over her. For just a moment, when she closes her eyes and touches her cheek with one hand, Perona's back on Thriller Bark, her ghosts and surprise zombies lining the walls of her wing of the castle...scaring people, making them miserable with negativity, blowing the heads off weaker pirates...ah. ♥]

I could create them. [Perona looks at her open palm.] When I had my powers, I could create as many ghosts as I liked - as an extension of my spirit. My cute little hollows...I miss them so much. It almost feels lonely without them, like I'm missing a piece of myself. I've had my powers longer than when I hadn't had them, I barely remember life without them.

Creating them...That's not something I could ever do. Well - I suppose I could in the usual way, if I killed someone and they became a spirit, but that isn't what you're talking about.

[ Casually mentions killing people in a conversation. Aradia, no. ]

So it was something you learned...?

[That sure is a stagnant pause on the other end of the feed. Perona just had a moment of unease - never before has she seen anyone talk about killing someone and commanding their spirit like it was nothing before. She's not sure whether to be afraid or impressed (because that kind of actually sounds awesome to do).

The question actually breaks her train of thought, and Perona chews her lower lip. Ah..she could give the basics of it, but she doesn't want to explain everything.]

...Not exactly. It's more like something I, eh...gained. Bu it's not something I can talk about so easily here.

[ #troll life. Aradia likes to think of herself as a nice person and a pacifist, but the things she's done or has been willing to do... ]

If that's the case, don't worry about it. I'm not the sort of person who pries! At least, I try not to be.

[It's not like Perona hasn't dirtied her own hands before, being a pirate means murder and lies for personal gain, but usually there is a bit of care and secrecy involved. Tact, one would say. Not everything can be ignored by a government official, even if you work under a Shichibukai...or have worked under one.]

That's good to know, and I'll hold you to your word, Aradia-san. Perhaps if we meet in person some day, I'll be more inclined to share my secrets.

Absolutely! And for what it's worth, I'll answer any question you put to me, as well.

[ she is a creepy open book ]

Mmh, I don't really have any questions at the moment, but I'll be sure to remember that for when I do have questions.

[Honestly, Aradia's not exactly secretive...and everything important Perona would have liked to know was already said.]

All right! Talk to you later, Perona!

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