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[heartofdragons]

Okay... this is Iris! [Cue Iris looking both determined and ever so slightly like a fish out of water. Axew waves from her shoulder, but doesn't add a comment.

Here's hoping this goes well!] Um, listen up!

Miss Natasha told me about these healers in the hospital... I didn't really want to come here, but now that I am, I might as well help out!

I've looked around in the forests and a lot of the same plants that grow in my world grow here too, so I can teach whoever's interested how to mix medicinal herbs and identify which kinds of berries are safe to eat!

So, uh... anybody interested?

[She sets down the journal on the high tree branch she's sitting on with a relieved sigh. Maybe she has a tiny bit of stage fright. Just a teeny-tiny bit.]

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[iwannabethegai]

Sure, I'm interested. Count me in.

Hi Iris, I'm Shu. Nice to meet you. [Shu sounds really happy and excited about being able to learn different things!]

First of all, let me say thank you for wanting to share your knowledge with everyone here. That's worthy of praise, in my opinion.

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[geniustheveil]

[The young woman who answers is dressed fairly conservatively, and has dark hair and eyes. She offers Iris a smile, and encouragement.]

I'm Ami Mizuno. I'm a physician at one of the clinics. I'm sure everyone would appreciate your help very much if you'd like to volunteer your time.

[ribbonbon]

[Interest captured! After all, if it might help her be more useful...]

I'm like, totally interested! I...I only know some basic first aid, so this kind of thing sounds like it would be really helpful to learn...

[heartofdragons]

I'm sure!

We could meet up and I could teach you! Where can I find you?

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[heartofdragons]

Hello, Shu!

[Axew pops up to wave happily at him now.] Axew-yew!

Alright, where are you right now? So we could pick a place to meet up.

[Ah, the praise makes her blush. She just smiles gratefully, too flustered to say anything.]

[feistytrader]

[Medicinal herbs? That actually sounds pretty cool, but he's got nothing to contri...bute...]

Is that an Axew?

[heartofdragons]

Uh-huh!

[Iris crosses her arms, puffing her chest proudly, before blinking.] H-hey, wait—

Could it be, could it be, another Pokemon Trainer?!

[feistytrader]

You got it. [He'll even flick on the video for a second and show his friendly neighborhood Feraligatr that's soaking up rays on the beach. Trainer!]

[heartofdragons]

Awesome! ... oh, that's not a Unova native Pokemon...

Are you from Kanto? I think I saw one of these on the sea around the Decolora Islands!

[So cool, Silver, so cool! Reptiles aren't too far off from Dragons in appearance, so she's super excited.]

[feistytrader]

Not quite. We're from Johto.

[Not quite born, but definitely raised. But wait-] What are the Decolora Islands?

[heartofdragons]

Aah, so close! I was going to go to Johto, you know! All the Pokemon are so exciting! Right when I got pulled here. [She frowns, glaring at something off in the distance.] They took my Excadrill too...

Oh, they're islands off the shore of Unova, but a lot of Kanto and Johto Pokemon migrated there a long time ago! [Think Hawaii.] We passed through them while heading to Kanto.

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[heartofdragons]

[Iris takes a liking to her already! She reminds her of home, just a bit.]

It's very nice to meet you, Mizuno-san!

I guess I could! [Iris grins confidently.] Volu... vollley... um, help out a bit!

[feistytrader]

[Islands with Unova and Kanto and Johto Pokémon? That's... actually pretty cool.]

"We"?

[heartofdragons]

[They were fun, yes.]

Oh, me and Cilan!

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[winds_voice]

[Medicinal herbs? That might be something worth learning about, Eley thinks, especially if it might be able to save someone from succumbing to illness.]

...if you are really willing to teach me then I am willing to learn. I spend much of my time in the forests as it is. To be able to heal another with something as simple as herbs would be very beneficial I am sure.

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[heartofdragons]

Wow, more people are interested than I thought they'd be!

That's perfect! I spend most of my time in the woods too!

I'll teach you everything I know.

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[iwannabethegai]

Axew? [Shu's confused so he needs to ask something.]

What's an Axew?

I'm inside of my apartment now. It's near Community Housing Building 7. Where would you like to meet? It wouldn't be too much trouble for you to come near here, would it?

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[heartofdragons]

[Axew happily points at himself.] Axew-yew Axew!

He's my Pokemon! A Dragon Type from the Unova region.

I guess I could come, but it'd be best to head out after that to where I can show you the plants! How else are you gonna learn to recognize them?

[It's not like she has books or pictures to show him.]

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[geniustheveil]

Volunteer. [Ami repeats the word, just a bit slower, by habit it seems.] I'd be glad to help you get started, and teach you how we take care of our patients here.

[feistytrader]

[Cilan.] Green hair, Pansage, always talks about tastes and flavors?

[ribbonbon]

Well, I live in Community House 4, but I could totally meet you half way or something! Um, is there anything I should bring with me?

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[iwannabethegai]

Axew, Axew. [He's trying to talk to Axew. Is it working? He doesn't look sure about this!]

You can't talk to Pokemon that way can you?

Oh, right! In that case, we can head out and go to the forest together.

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[heartofdragons]

[Axew blinks at Shu's attempt, tilting his head in confusion, before looking at Iris.] Axe?

[Iris laughs lightly, sounding more charmed than mocking.] That's not the way it works! Pokemon don't always communicate with each other through words anyway. But, they can understand our language and will try to communicate with us by adjusting their cries.

It's in the inflection and, um, number of sounds. Like, maybe, if you say "sa-yo-na-ra"... Axew would say it "axe-yew-axe-axe!"

You get used to it, Shu.

[Axew nods.] Axew-yew, Yew!

Alright, where should we meet up to start with?

[heartofdragons]

Nothin' but your sense of adventure!

Alright, head out, and I'll head there, we'll probably bump into each other that way and pick a path after that!

[Certainly a haphazard way of going about it.]

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[winds_voice]

I am sure many would like to pick up a valuable skill such as this. While this place is generally peaceful, if not... discomforting... there have been instances where people have found themselves in danger.

[He gives a nod in agreement to their arrangement.]

In that case, when should we meet? Perhaps you could show me where you are using the journal. I will come to find you.