ℂ𝕌ℕℕ𝕀ℕ𝔾

𝕀 𝕞𝕖𝕥 𝕒 𝕝𝕒𝕕𝕪 𝕚𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕞𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕤, 𝔽𝕦𝕝𝕝 𝕓𝕖𝕒𝕦𝕥𝕚𝕗𝕦𝕝 — 𝕒 𝕗𝕒𝕖𝕣𝕪’𝕤 𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕝𝕕, ℍ𝕖𝕣 𝕙𝕒𝕚𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕤 𝕝𝕠𝕟𝕘, 𝕙𝕖𝕣 𝕗𝕠𝕠𝕥 𝕨𝕒𝕤 𝕝𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥, 𝔸𝕟𝕕 𝕙𝕖𝕣 𝕖𝕪𝕖𝕤 𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕨𝕚𝕝𝕕. 𝕀ℕ𝔻. ℙℝ𝕀. 𝕊𝔼𝕃. 𝕆𝕡𝕒𝕝 𝕗𝕣𝕠𝕞 𝕊𝕎𝕊ℍ 𝕒𝕤 𝕨𝕣𝕚𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕟 𝕓𝕪 𝕋𝕒𝕓𝕚𝕥𝕙𝕒

[silendarre]

@sinnohsavior​

                       ❝  You’re new here.  ❞

It wasn’t a question so much as it was a statement of fact. Ballonlea was a small place compared to many of Galar’s other towns, and Opal made a point to acquaint herself with everyone who chose to live there. It wasn’t often that they got tourists, either. The horror stories and urban legends surrounding the Glimwood Tangle tended to chase away all but the very brave and the very reckless.

                     ❝  If you’re looking to participate in the Gym Challenge, you’re a few months too early.  ❞ Finally, Opal allowed her expression to relax and soften into a smile.

                     ❝  But it’s lovely to have a visitor all the same. Tell me dear, do you need someone to show you around?  ❞

[silendarre]

P I E R S

He was about to agree with her, when the attention turned to himself. His eyes widened in shock, and it took him a moment to respond.

“As I do?” Piers asked, trying to hide the disbelief in his voice, although failing miserably. He had always been bad at accepting compliments, feeling undeserving, but this one took him by surprise.

“I mean, I’ve kinda run my course, don’tcha think?”

That got a genuine laugh out of her. Impressive, considering how tightly she loved to keep her emotions under wraps.

                     ❝  Dear, if we could run our course that quickly, I would have found a successor years ago. If I can keep my theatre alive for seven decades, you've got the potential to keep your goals going for many more years yet.  ❞

                     ❝  No, the question isn't whether you can achieve what you set your mind to. What you need to figure out is how you want to be spending the rest of your life. There’s no doubt that you’re a wealth of talent when it comes to battling, but is that what you want to be centering yourself around?  ❞

To be honest, Piers didn't strike her as the type to be satisfied with a Gym Leader position. As talented as he was, the stuffy, highly-regulated atmosphere of the League would never fully suit a spirit like his. He wouldn’t do well as Champion, either, not that he seemed to be vying for that position. 

[silendarre]

SHOULD YOU FIGHT OPAL?

PROS:

She’s ancient. Do you really expect her to win a fight.

Very light, one strong gust of wind would probably blow her away.

She was raised like a lady, and ladies were taught never to start fights (but they can finish them!)

CONS:

She will sic Bede and her Gym trainers on you.

She will sic the whole of Ballonlea on you.

She will sic everyone in the League on you.

Alcremie will be out for blood and will commit a murder. How do you think their bodies get that red tint in the first place??

The Glimwood Tangle will tear you apart should you ever dare to step foot in it. Have fun being part of fairy bloodsports.

You have to live with the knowledge you hurt an old woman. How could you even sleep at night?

SHOULD YOU?: You could, but you shouldn’t.

CONCLUSIONS: Just fucking say hi and boom! She’s your grandma now. When she bakes, would you prefer gingerbread men or chocolate chip cookies?

[silendarre]

She doesn’t like to talk about the Tangle or the dangers lurking within it for longer than necessary. The memory of it snatching both of her parents is still burned deep into her brain.

                     ❝  Ballonlea is safe provided you have an escort. People or pokemon, they both serve the same purpose here.  ❞

[silendarre]

@obsiidianblu​

The opening ceremony was always a drag. Opal knew they meant well, but to gather all of the gym leaders in one place just seemed like a total waste of time when their introductions only lasted about half an hour put together.

The majority of the night was Leon and Raihan’s show, the both of them working to keep the rivalry alive for another season while everyone else sat backstage and waited to be dismissed.

Still, at least it provided an opportunity to strike up some conversations.

                     ❝  Lovely to see you back here for another season, Gordie.  ❞

[silendarre]

B L U E

“I guess you’ve probably never been online or outside of this place. Well, I’m world famous, rich, and universally adored. Ever hear of Kanto? I’m Kanto’s greatest son.”

                     ❝  The adoration can’t be that universal if it’s never reached Galar. Have you been to Hammerlocke yet? Our dear Raihan is a social media sensation, or so I’ve heard.  ❞

                     ❝  But I digress. Congratulations on your achievements, child.  ❞

[silendarre]

? ? ?

“You do know who I am right? I’m Blue Oak. And I normally don’t let old crones within 20 feet of me, so to see you following me, I just wanna know.”

Opal laughs gently. Oh, the arrogance of youth. She was glad she had more common sense than to let such narcissists into her Gym.

                     ❝  I was simply curious, dear. There’s no need for such hostility.  ❞

                     ❝  And to answer your question: no, I don’t know who you are. That name means nothing to Ballonlea.  ❞

[silendarre]

P I E R S

Concerned about him? Piers shuffled where he stood uncomfortably at the statement. As far as he was concerned, there wasn’t anything to be concerned about… other than the usual issues he faced.

“Yea- she’s been doin’ great, uv’course I’m proud,” Piers agreed, leaping on the chance to talk about something other than himself.

“What about Bede? I know you took ‘em under ya wing.”

                     ❝  I did, yes. It’s cruel to leave a child with no one to turn to, and I can offer him a much better future than being at our dearly beloved Chairman’s beck and call.  ❞

Opal refused to say his name, for even something as small as that was like poison in her mouth.

She noticed the careful dodging of her earlier questions (he was so easy to read, more so than she’d expected) but didn’t push the issue further. His silence was answer enough. She’d have to start making more frequent visits to Spikemuth, maybe pass along some of the care packages she made for the more vulnerable residents of Ballonlea.

                     ❝  Besides, Bede has potential. Much in the same way that Marnie does.  ❞

                     ❝  ...Much in the same way that you do.   ❞

[blueshadesofvictory]

silendarre started following you

@silendarre​

“The heck do you want?”

[silendarre]

She chooses to ignore the question. Rude children must learn how to speak politely if they want to get into her good graces.

                     ❝  Do you demand information from everyone you meet, or am I just especially unfortunate?  ❞

[silendarre]

( shoutout to @xfaucheuse​ for helping me think about this !! )

When it comes to vessel muses (and this goes for Eternatus AUs too), Opal will be aware that there’s something different about them. Being part Fae, she’s very aware of anyone else who’s not totally human.

The way I described it over on discord is that it’d be like hearing a thousand alarms set off at once. A complete mental overload that is impossible to ignore, and this gets stronger the more vessels are in the vicinity. One is just about tolerable, but any more than that is unbearable for her. For the most part, however, the Fae don’t mean them any real harm. They’re on high alert for a while, but ultimately decide that whatever they are is no danger to Galar and can be permitted to roam freely.

When it comes to Eternatus-possessed muses, those alarms are ramped up to a million. Though she doesn’t know why, she gets this overwhelming sense of dread whenever they’re near, and if they stick around too long it will result in this rising aggression towards whoever it is. The Ballonlea pokemon will refuse to be caught, the Tangle itself will be overrun with thorns and twisting, winding paths that lead to nowhere whenever they step inside, and Opal herself will do whatever she can to discourage them paying another visit. The Fae do not know what they are, but they are a threat, and they must be gotten rid of.

[silendarre]

disowned. not just disqualified, not just scolded, but disowned

say what you want about the mural and bede’s actions, but that’s a hell of a reaction to take

[silendarre]

anonymous asked: "Thank you for allowing me a second chance to show the world my potential. Thank you for showing me care and attention, and I promise to make you proud."

[sphinxmemesmusings]

Get it off your chest. Send my muse an anonymous confession that's been bothering yours for a long time. I can't say anything...only publish.

[plaguebites]

Don’t mess with the feral witch grandma or her son. she will break your kneecaps

[silendarre]

all I need from life is to see opal animated in twilight wings

[silendarre]

anonymous asked: Bede VC: I wear my grandma's clothes! I look incredible!

What a sweet child they were. A bit rough around the edges, perhaps, but something so simple as overconfidence would easily fade once they started to mature. There would be no use for self-importance once they realised they no longer had to prove their worth.

She could throttle Rose for what he did to the poor kid’s mental state.

                     ❝  Yes you do, dear. And once the tailor’s finished with the measurements, you’ll have your own uniform to wear, just like mine.  ❞

                     ❝  And Bede? I am so very proud of you for all the work you’ve put in here.  ❞

[silendarre]

                     ❝  What did that poor man do to evoke such hostility from you all? Truly, I am disappointed.  ❞