#muse heidi

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@wxlpurgxsnxcht from ask

Layla lightly bowed as she was being addressed. It was nice to hear that Angelica was comfortable enough to be willing to accept her new name.

"Actually, funny that you asked because I was just finalizing that yesterday!" Heidi giggled. "So, deep within Eterna Forest, there's this old mansion called the Old Chateau. That's where I live with my fiancé, my daughters, and all of the ghosts there. However, both considering that it's pretty out of the way and because people like Gardenia is afraid of ghosts, we were planning to make another lounge just like this."

Layla added to this. "Initially, the two of us were considering to create a small hut within the forest to serve both as a rest stop and a good sign for those who may get lost; however, doing so requires the approval of nearby Eterna City, as well as the cooperation of the local Pokémon. After all, we did not wish to cause undue harm to the ecosystem within."

"Progress has been a bit slow since I've been busy settling in and still doing my duties as Acting-Arceus and as a mother, but we recently got a lucky break. A nearby local visited from Route 205 and offered to give us her home to repurpose as a lounge. At first, I declined because I didn't want to cause any trouble, but she was really insistent and just wanted to help. The only thing she wanted in return was a room at the Chateau."

"...We will save you her backstory, but after hearing it and her reason for helping her, Heidi agreed."

"Uh—huh! I just finalized all of the official documents yesterday, as well as signed the paperwork to be in the Adult Assistance program for her. So, we now have a lounge at the entrance of Eterna Forest, and Layla and I now have a new Auntie that lives with me."

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[Come on... but you got a type advantage against me~. That has to count for something!]

Hides her Shadow Ball Move Gun.

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@wxlpurgxsnxcht looks familiar

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"Just a Jasmine Tea and a bagel please."

It's been a while since the last time Heidi found herself in Castelia City. She's been so busy that she's nearly forgotten her old habits of venturing into the bustling metropolis, finding her favorite hole-in-the-wall café, and taking the time there to relax... though, now that her best friend was no longer working there, it was the perfect time to start checking out other places in the city.

So, that's how she ended up in Star of the City, thanks to a recommendation from a random stranger. It seemed a little quieter today, though it was quieter generally in Castelia today, so it was the perfect time to get her bearings and take in the atmosphere. Enough so that she forgot to give her name.

"My name? Oh it's--" Heidi finally looked up... to find what seemed to be a familiar face.

"..." The Acting-Arceus was shaken at Angelica's appearance. For a second it reminded her of-- "D-- I mean-- Heidi. My name's Heidi, please. I'll pay with a card."

Goodness, it was like seeing a ghost. Just who was this human that she was looking at?

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@cloudedempath

"Surprising to hear about I guess?" Heidi giggled. Looks like she found a friendly Psychic on her hands. "Normally you'd think that I didn't have a Key Stone but... I'm actually the daughter of a Rayquaza. So, I'm able to eat it and gain the benefit. Cool, right?"

"Though, I uh... don't recommend eating one. It's not very tasty...."

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It has... been a while, has it?

A series of events happened on Unova at the time, something that Angelica was unable to ignore, on top of other forms of work offloaded to her. Thankfully, things seem to have stabilized... for the meantime.

She did, however, remembered that there was a certain lounge in Route 216 of Sinnoh. Hopefully, she's still welcome for entry.

"..." Normally, she wouldn't really be be this tense, but even for her, being caught up on things for a long time definitely must have done something. Hence, after finding the lounge, she would then twist the know to it, and enter. If there's no one inside yet, then she'd sit down and wait. If there is someone? Well, she's just going to have to deal with it the best she could, the first being to apologize for not knocking first.

There was no one inside the lounge at first. It was quiet and empty, but it was still as warm and cozy as it was beforehand. As Angelica would enter, the kettle would make a click sound, signalling that it was completed.

As Angelica would sit and wait, the air was calm and stagnant. Sometimes it was moments like these that help reset the soul a little... something many could agree on.

Then, after a blink, there was a change. She suddenly wasn't alone, as there were two that were there.

"It's nice for you to visit, Angelica and Titania." Heidi was here. She was sitting across, a lot more relaxed and nonchalant... just as she was before. "My fiancé and I were just talking about you two recently, and I was going to call to check in on you."

"To make it clear: I am not the fiancé in question." The other individual felt familiar... but something was definitely... different... as if a shining light was coming from her. Either way, she was at the kettle, picking it up and making her way over. She set down some cups and poured water in each of them. "She has a partner for that."

"... I know self-love is a good thing, but not in that way, Layla." Heidi rolled her eyes and accepted the tea. She turned to the other two. "Oh, would either of you like any tea? I hope you don't mind some company."

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Team MZ was gathered around the reception desk as Urbain started to read the will that AZ had left them.

"To Team MZ, my dear friends… If you are reading this letter, then it would seem my time has finally come to an end. I leave you these instructions and final wishes. First, do with Hotel Z as you see fit. It is yours. If keeping it running would place a burden on your young lives, you may sell it. I ask only that you continue to look after Floette and all those who live in Lumiose City. I have been blessed to see the people of the city grow closer to all their new Pokémon neighbors. It is as you young ones once said—a joining of X and Y axes that were never expected to meet. May you all bring about a true evolution in the relationship between Pokémon and humankind. I have lived so very, very long and seen so many go before me… But thanks to you all, I know I will now go to meet my own ending with a smile on my face. I thank you from the bottom of this old heart." …Signed "AZ."

"HUH!? He—he gave US Hotel Z!?"

The whole team was taken aback at this fact, not only by his faith in them, but by the fact that he's letting them stay here. Just what were they going to do with it?

Lida scratched her head. "Well, what can we even do with this? I'm not sure about selling it...."

Naveen shook his head. "And it would be really expensive to fix this place up."

The group sighed as they thought of their options....

However, just as they're thinking about what to do, a possible answer walked right through the door.

Heidi, Meredith, Jörmungandr, Nergal, and two baby Latias had just walked through the door.

"This looks like the building..." Heidi was rolling some luggage along. "Zinnia did say that it's kinda out of the way."

Meredith nodded and looked up to see Tor. "Well, considering that little Tor is right there, I think we've made it to the right place."

Tor nearly jumped out of her skin. "M—mom! H—Heidi! D—dad! N—Nergal! Wh—what are you doing here?"

Urbain turned to Tor. "Huh? You know these people?"

"Yeah. They're... they're my family!" Tor ran over to to hug each of them, starting with Heidi before going in a line with Meredith, Jörmungandr and Nergal.

Nergal laughed. "What? Did you expect to simply run away from home and not expect us to find you?"

"N—No but... you all didn't have to come all of the way out here to see me."

Meredith giggled. "Why wouldn't we come all of this way to see our little girl? We were just planning on going on vacation when Heidi told us about your little venture out here. So, what better way to celebrate your little journey than to come stay in Kalos for the vacation."

George nodded and looked up at the rest of Team MZ. "Judging by the facial expressions of your friends here, it seems that we may have come at a strange time. We can come back later if necessary."

"Huh!? N—No! It's fine!" Tor grabbed everyone's bags. "Here. Let me get you guys checked in and I can introduce you to everyone."

Looks like this place is going to attract a lot of attention from Legendary Pokémon thanks to Tor.

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@oflegendariesandtrainers liked for a starter

"Um... you're the Arceus that Dinah mentioned, right?" Heidi finally met up in the designated area of Shukukou's Hall of Origin that Dinah requested. It wasn't often that Dinah would request for her to meet someone, let alone another Arceus. Yet, typical of Dinah's fashion, she didn't even bother bringing up why she wanted the two of them to meet. Maybe it was because Heidi mentioned increasing her interdimensional relations and wanting to gain rapport with other Arceus.... Still, it felt like this was more than just that.

"Hi. My name's Heidi. I'm... the Acting-Arceus of my world, named Elysium. It's nice to meet you."

Right away she could feel this one's familiarity. That couldn't be... who she thinks it is, right?

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[DOUBLE VACATION]

Closed with @rose-eternelle

"It's a shame that Lilian had to leave." Heidi sipped her tea. "It sounds like he's been busy lately."

"You know how he gets when he starts to focus on something." Vivienne took a sip of her own tea. "After all, there have been rumors of a few things happening at once around Lumoise City. So, he's been investigating on his own."

"Mmmm." She knows what he's looking into, but now's not the time to spoil. "I guess that's fair. I'm just glad that I was able to say goodbye in the small time that we shared."

"He appreciates it. Although, what about Artemis?"

"Arty and I had... our own goodbyes already." Heidi chuckled.

"I see. Very well. I won't pry, then." Vivienne chuckled.

It looks like the two were getting along, and it looks like Rose already will have company when she enters.