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Action | Open | August 19th

[Klaus didn't particularly like the rain but Everglade was an excellent spot for finding some of the more... unusual plants and many were the kinds that thrived in rain and fog. He'd resigned himself to dealing with the unpleasant weather for the sake of getting some interesting stock for the greenhouse. It had been a very good idea that Klaus had decided to opt for more casual wear for his escapade. He'd donned a pair of dark denim slacks held up by suspenders, a rust-coloured collared shirt, a charcoal black, tweed waistcoat with a matching ivy cap, and a pair of red wellingtons. He was pushing along a plastic wheelbarrow containing his gardening tools and few samples he'd already dug up and carried an umbrella that hadn't done much to keep the rain off.

He was not alone in this venture. His Eevee, aptly named Liebling, seemed to be enjoying himself immensely, gamboling about his legs, splashing in puddles, or clambering up onto Klaus's shoulder because he liked to feel tall (and one didn't get much taller than the seven-foot giant). Klaus had more muck on him in the shape of the little creatures paw-prints than from kneeling in the damp foliage when collecting his samples.

Humming tunelessly under his breath, he turned off from the sidewalk into a more densely wooded area, quite oblivious to the possible dangers that lurked in Everglade.]

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Understandable. I have no desire to lock up Liebling, Königin and Sternchen. Though the other two are at home having a nice rest.

[They were just so small! It was everything he could do not to scoop up his tiny, precious babies.]

Still- [He knelt before the Chespin again, patting him lightly on the head. Liebling took the opportunity to scrabble his way back up onto Klaus's shoulder. He liked to be tall.] - you mustn't wander too far from Miss Branford, bärchen.

[He looked back to Terra.] These gang members seem to take it for granted that we would even let them try to fight our pokemon. I'm curious what's stopping anyone from simply knocking them out? The seem like normal humans after all.

I don't know... [Terra doesn't understand it herself. She pauses for a moment, her fingers gently pressing against her bottom lip before she adjusted her hold on Spheal.]

I don't like fighting. [She's already cursed by nightmares of fire and war. She has no desire to relive it once more. She doesn't want to be a monster anymore. Terra looks up at Klaus.]

Would you fight them? Given the chance?

[Klaus nodded, without hesitation.]

Fight? Yes. There are children partaking in this. I would hate for something to happen to them because of gang violence. Though... these gang members don'[t seem particularly old themselves.

[He frowned - he knew about the systems of indoctrination gangs used. It was quite common.]

I don't blame you for not wanting to fight, though. Little good ever comes of senseless violence.

I guess it's good that you are around then. [She pauses.] I know others that are looking to do something about it.

Have you spoken to Mewtwo?

[He's the only one that she's heard trying to do anything. She had told him of Team Rockets attack in Genessia.]

I have! He's quite the interesting fellow.

[His smile fades a bit and he surveys Terra with concern.]

You weren't attacked were you?

Ah... [She pauses feeling a little awkward.]

I was but I got away.

[Without any harm to her or her pokemon.]

[He breathes a sigh of relief.]

Thank goodness. Miss Branford, please, if you're ever worried about being attacked or feel you're in danger, let me know.

[Klaus's mother-hen mode was in full force today, apparently.]

[Terra blinks. She isn't used to people really worrying about her.]

How do I let you know?

[She's clearly forgot she has the phone device.]

[Klaus pats around in his pockets before finally procuring his own phone]

You were given a mobile on arriving as well, yes?

[Terra blinks and then searches for hers, she's just not used to using it.]

Um.. yes.

[She finally manages to pull it from her bag and show Klaus.]

[He nods.]

It's the best way to contact anyone if you need help. There seem to be many dangers in this place, and no one should be expected to face them alone.

[She turns it over in her palm, though it's a little awkward with Spheal in her arms.]

I will then. [She pauses.] Thank you Klaus.

[He's always been kind and while she doesn't say much about herself she feels comfortable about him. He never presses her and she really does like listening him talk about plants.]

I should probably head back to the shop.

[Liebling hopped down from his shoulder and into the wheelbarrow. The little Eevee was quite energetic.]

That doesn't sound like a bad idea. I should get these potted and tidy myself up.

[He'd gotten quite a variety of flora and he really didn't like the rain. Liebling gave a squeak from the wheelbarrow.]

And you too, Liebling. You need a proper bath.

[He patted the Eevee on his wet and muddy little head.]

[Terra continues to smile.]

You're welcome to walk back with me.

[Then she realizes that she has no idea where Klaus lives nor does she know if it's in the same direction as the shop.]

I think these two need to have a bath as well.

[Both look up at her with gleeful expressions.]

You're most gracious, Miss Branford. Thank you.

[It would be a weight off his mind knowing she got home safely at least. He peered at her two pokemon.]

I take it they've been enjoying the weather as well?

[Terra nods.]

Yes, though I can't play with them much. I'll let them run around where the green house is since it's closed off.

[They haven't broken anything yet either.]

I'm not used to having pets but... it isn't so hard to take care of them. [As if the skill comes natural to her.]

They seem to be very fond of you.

[He starts pushing the wheelbarrow down the wooded path, Liebling clearly enjoying the free ride.]

We kept a number of dogs back at the estate. And horses.

[He smiled fondly on the memories of home and going riding in the countryside with his brothers. Though he was too big to ride anything but a Clydesdale by the time he was eighteen. He coughs, clearing his throat.]

Apologies. That was a bit sentimental. Are you hoping to hold on to these creatures as well?

[She smiles at his comment. It's nice to have the affection of the little animals though she isn't really used to it.]

It's alright. I like hearing about your home.

[Her gentle expression softened slightly.]

I'd like to hear more about it if that's okay. [She doesn't remember her own home very well.]

[There's a small chuckle from Klaus, but the way his shoulders slump, there's a certain air of defeat around him. He rubbed sheepishly at the back of his neck.]

Ahh... it was a long time ago. Do you have any fond memories of your homeworld, Miss Branford?

[Terra shakes her head slowly, her grip on Spheal tightening slightly.]

When I first woke up in Genessia I had no memories of my home. This is the second time but now I remember a little.

[She pauses.]

I'm afraid that I don't have any happy memories to share.

[She has pain and death in her memories though she doesnt think that Klaus wants to hear all of that now.]

Ah... I see. I'm sorry.

[She had said herself she was a soldier. Not exactly the happiest profession.]

What about here? Do you feel like you're having any good experiences?

[Terra pauses as they walk, turning her thoughts over in her head.]

I think so. I'm not really sure.

[She looks over at Klaus genuinely confused.]

I don't know what it feels like to be happy or at least... I'm not sure.

Happiness is...

[He falters for a moment.]

...Well, it's very subjective. Perhaps maybe start with basics - are there things here you'd rather be doing, even when you have other obligations?

I like flowers.

[The answer came quickly though she isn't sure if that's happiness.]

[He chuckled a little.]

They're very likable, yes. Would you be alright with telling me how you feel when you grow them?

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