bottlebay | Video; I got transported to another world and now my hands are poison?!

[Mayaka places the Grumpearl on the bare floor of her newly acquired accommodations. To anyone tuning in, they'll see that this angle has created a fisheye effect, blowing up the lower part of her white Sneasel body and shrinking her head.]

Um... hello? This is Mayaka. I got here a few days ago and I'm a new member of the Lum Berry Guild.

[She speaks tentatively, assuming that the pearl is working. This reminds her of class introductions on the first day of school.]

Does anyone here know how to deal with these? [She waves her claws at the Grumpearl, trying to show the purple tint covering them -- a naturally-occurring venom Hisuian Sneasels produce.]

I poisoned someone - accidentally of course - and I don't want that to happen again! [The strict tone she uses seems to be directed at herself.]

[As Mayaka waits for a response, she looks around her tiny bedroom. It's sparse now, but she's been itching to set up a space to draw again. She hasn't picked up a pen since she landed here.]

... And also, if anyone knows where to get paper and pens, that would be nice too.

[This is a softer request, as if she'd be okay if no one heard. It's not obvious that she's asking about art materials, right? She doesn't even know if she has enough allowance to afford it after spending on basic necessities. Maybe it's pointless to ask.]

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[This quirky Litwick is not going to be able to shake the foundations of Mayaka's long term fear of ghosts that easily. She creases her eyebrows, unable to bring herself to truly trust what she's hearing (yes, the talking frog-salamander thing is fine, but ghosts being besties? No no no that's a step too far!)]

I'm not going to believe that until I see it for myself.

[She pauses, before adding.]

Strike that, I don't want to see it either.

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[...Catrina couldn't resist, the urge was stupid strong and just had to see how Mayaka would react.]

You know Polteageist is a Ghost type, right? I'm not sure how accurate the Ghost types are to the Ghost back home are though...Froslass was very unghostly with her up and leaving us all of a sudden..

[Froslass left a Looney Tunes styled crater in Catrina's little heart after she left that fateful September....Catrina will never forget that one....what was she doing again? OH RIGHT! Talking on a Grumpearl with another toxic!]

But that's fine, we can just talk about gloves and what style you may want.

[One can observe the expression on Mayaka's face shifting into utter despair at the reminder that her guild leader is a ghost themself!]

Yes... but as long as I don't need to talk to them I'm fine. Perfectly fine. [There's a little quiver in her voice, but it's clear that she's not intending to actually befriend Polteageist and agree with Catrina's narrative about ghosts so easily.

Though, now that she thinks about it, she can't possibly ignore Polteageist forever. She still has yet to properly thank them for letting her join the guild, granting her unlimited access to the Archives and this roof over her head. It's been at the back of her mind and she's been ignoring it because of this childhood fear.]

Actually, I have a favour to ask. Uh... ?

[A pause. She realises that she doesn't know the Litwick's name even though they've been talking for awhile now.]

I mean, what's the worst that could happen? If they're anything like my necromancy professor, the worst thing they could do is make the homework be an errand run or buy their groceries for extra credit. [Catrina wasn't joking either, Professor Lich King Juan Maldito did make his homework assignments be errand runs.]

[It's a tough afterlife of having to run a city of the damned on a college paycheck, he has to bring in the instant ramen one way or another!]

[....Oh right Catrina did forget to give Mayaka her name! Catrina goes to check one thing off her mental to do list.] I'm Catrina Calavera and sure I'm game for doing you a favor, what'cha have in mind?

[Catrina goes to wait, she's absolutely up for potentially chatting with a teapot ghost with an Ivy League professor's ego to boot. Plus, the Pokemon is made of tea, it should be a delicious visit either way.]

Cat-chan, I need you to help me get over my fear of ghosts!

[Mayaka closes her eyes, clenches her claws over her chest, and makes this request wholeheartedly.]

Holy shit sure I can help you get over your fear of ghosts! Where'd you like to start? Meeting Polteageist in person or friendly ghost stories?

[Catrina was on board with helping her new friend conquer that pesky fear of ghosts! She just had to figure out where to start at first...is there a cemetery here in Bottlecap Bay?]

Friendly ghost stories? [Mayaka repeats the phrase with disbelief.]

For now, maybe the next time I meet Polteageist... could you accompany me?

Yeah, friendly ghost stories are a thing. There are some that help the living find their wallets or some crap along those lines. [This was totally a normal thing in Catrina's view.]

Sure, I have nothing else planned for today, so we can go visit Poltergeist.

[Catrina only had positive things to say about her experiences with ghosts. However, Mayaka remained steadfast in the belief that this was the exception rather than the norm.]

No way, not right now! I need to mentally prepare myself. [She's quick to correct the Litwick, waving her claws furiously at the Grumpearl.]

I'll call you when I'm ready. [She says resolutely, throwing in a little nod at the end to assure herself and Catrina that it will happen. At some point.]

((ooc: im thinking of wrapping this up around here if that's good with you !! pls let's explore the cemetery idea or other ghostly hijnks next time hehe))

((OOC: I'm good with wrapping this one up :'> Definitely would be perfect for a future CR, just ghostly hijinks with the goobers X3))

Eh, whatever sails then. I'll be close by the pearl anyways, thinkin' of naming it Steinbeck.

[Catrina was in no rush, but it's clear, this goober was gonna try and get Mayaka full pro-ghosts once she was ready. Maybe Catrina would sculpt a little ghost figurine? That might be a good step...]

[....How do you turn off a pearl? Catrina looks at it for a moment debating...ask or chew? Both seem like a very good option.]

[And Catrina drops her pearl, accidentally figuring how to end a grumpearl chat.]

Video; I got transported to another world and now my hands are poison?!

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hELP a cemetry !!!! .·°՞(˃ ᗜ ˂)՞°·.

I am so tempted to see if there is a Poke-Cemetery now....>_>;;

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I think this is a good wrap on my end X3c