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tapuhauko · 3 seconds ago
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more replies most likely tonight!! it's really warm here atm so I'm waiting till it cools off a bit! c: ))
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tapuhauko · 3 hours ago
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"Why would I look for trouble on purpose?"
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It was a genuine question. Trouble had found him way too often already, so he'd rather avoid more of it.
"To answer your question though, I guess I was just curious." Might as well be honest. "So uh. You some kind of Team Boss or something?" Maybe he should be more tense. For some reason, he was rather calm right now.
"I could ask you the same."
There's no hint of aggressiveness in his tone. Tension, on the other hand? He had plenty of that. After all, most people around Sonno - including tourists - knew better than visiting their base. His phone is closed with a click, silence falling between the grunts as their boss studied the boy.
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"Did you got here by accident? Curiosity?", he asks eventually, lifting an eyebrow "Or looking for trouble on purpose?"
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tapuhauko · 3 hours ago
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Where would he bring her for a date? Hell, he didn't think he'd even get this far in the first place!
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But hey, now was his time to impress!
"...I'd take you flying first, I think. We'd go somewhere high, away from the nearest city, and at dusk, so we can watch the sun set and stargaze! I'd bring a picnic basket full of our favourite foods-- all homemade of course!"
Maybe he had thought about this before. What of it.
"Though if you prefer, we can prepare and cook food on the spot? I'm open to suggestions!"
--oh! Well, that was fast. From gliggling and teasing, Fresa immediately teased, blinking once or twice as the words lingered.
Looks like she could dish it out, but not take it, huh?
"..well!"
Oh, hell no. She's not going to just sit there all blushy and embarrassed. Hau made the first move, now they might as well go on and try things out, yes?
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"And where would you bring me for a date, then?"
Truth be told, she isn't sure about this. Not one bit... but might as well see where this is going!
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tapuhauko · 3 hours ago
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"...Pretty much, yeah."
Hau finally catches her gaze again, a hint of confusion to his own upon doing so. Why did Serena know exactly how the staff had reacted to this?
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When she mentions Xerneas, something clicks. He had done research into other deities and legendary Pokémon after the blessing, and Xerneas...
Is immortal, is it not?
They stare for a moment, and another. Their mouth opens and closes a few times, unsure of what to say.
"You-- You too?"
His voice is small, yet there's a hint of hope clearly heard in it. Should he be hopeful about this? Wasn't that cruel? But at least he wouldn't be as alone in this...
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          "How you shouldn't have been able to still be alive? Calling over other nurses and doctors to show them that they weren't joking?"
     The words fall from the heroine at a pace slow and drawn out, yet no less immediate to have formed and worked their way up her throat. There is no attempt to catch their gaze, no tilting of the head to refocus attention. Instead, Serena keeps her eyes upon them. Waiting. Attentive.
          "I'm glad that you had another person to confirm it for you. Instead of, well..."
     The word accompanies itself with a lift in pitch and a shrug of her shoulders— not apathetic to their plight in the slightest. How delicately should it be put? How subtle? They are not her. They are not someone who well beforehand knew of an immortalised king and the fairy-type so close to his heart. Of one, perhaps two, she recalls speaking with in the meadows of Floaroma as a child and whose presence she now can associate that feeling of an energy felt so deeply in her very soul to.
          "...Instead of having to put the pieces together on your own and ask Xerneas."
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tapuhauko · 4 hours ago
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"Yeah, he's super cool! Makes sure I don't overdo myself, and has my best interest in mind!"
Hau listens to her explain, curious eyes staring her down as she did so. Still, he can't help but notice some of the unease beaming off of Dawn as she speaks.
"...Are you okay?"
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He did appreciate all the information she gave him, but... "If you'd rather talk about something else, we can change the topic."
Maybe it was because he hadn't experienced contest culture yet that he was so excited... After all, it wasn't a thing that happened in Alola. All Hau had seen was on TV or online, and those programs and clips tended to skew the experience.
"I wouldn't call it passion, per se... I just love trying new things, I guess? And from what I saw it looked cool-- plus, it involves travelling, like you said."
They ponder for a moment. "I appreciate all the information you gave me! I think I'll just have to experience it for myself at some point. See what it's really like, and if it's for me."
For now though, a new topic might be nice. "You know, I have been wondering... Have you ever been to one of the meadows here on Alola? I could show you the hidden spots almost no one knows of!"
Visiting the meadow nearby might be a good distraction. It always calmed him down, after all!
At least Hau seemed to perk up a little bit now after the topic shift - that was good. Her mind couldn't let go of the Tapu link with the Kahunas, but it would be something she could dive more in-depth on later. It was always interesting for her to see how the gods were revered in their respective regions and cultures.
"A manager? That sounds pretty cool. Glad they're a good person - it's helpful to have someone like that, especially when they have your best interests at heart and aren't after your fame or money." Dawn had both seen and heard of so many horror stories of both greed and manipulation, but fortunately, that didn't seem to be the case for Hau at all.
At the mention of contests, Dawn could feel her brain quite literally freeze for a moment. It was the opposite of Hau's ecstatic spark - she felt the hair on the back of her neck lift, but didn't give anything away in her expression. It was fine - it was fine, right? She could give them some kind of advice; the childhood she experienced didn't mean she hated coordinators or those who wished to enter the coordinating world. Contests could be just as brutal and unforgiving as battles and came with their own set of challenges.
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"Well-" Her throat felt dry, "it depends on what you're looking for and your preference. Hoenn and Sinnoh have different ways of doing their contests. Sinnoh's relies a lot on the dressing up aspect and choreographing some sort of dance or performance you do alongside your pokemon. Hoenn doesn't put as heavy emphasis on the accessory part or the dance. It's more about the appeals - I've heard in Hoenn's contests, they like when you combine moves and pull out crazy stunts. In Sinnoh's, you tend to try and appeal to a single judge for extra points and perform the best you can with your 'mon." The differences were something her mother had drilled into her constantly. It was no wonder the reply came out so automatically.
"Hoenn's Contest Halls are scattered across their region. Sinnoh's is just one big building located in a single city. I'm not really the person that can say which is a better setup overall." She pauses for a moment. "I've never done any contests before, by the way. So take all of that with a grain of salt." It was still something that was hard to talk about, though if it was what Hau wanted to do, why would she withhold any helpful information from them? It wasn't like she was being forced into performing. It would be hypocritical of her otherwise to snub someone's own goals and passions given how hard she fought for her own.
"Who knows? Maybe you'll become a big star in the contest world. It seems like that's something you have a lot of passion for, and contests would make it so you get to travel more - something you already enjoy doing too."
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tapuhauko · 4 hours ago
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"I have no idea!"
He grins, before getting caught off guard by the big bird landing next to them. It seemed friendly at the very least!
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Hau carefully pats its beak, turning back to Bee. "Could be either I guess? It's not uncommon for birds to migrate, right? Maybe it's only here for a little bit? I feel like if it belonged to a trainer we'd have seen missing Pokémon posters or mentions online."
"Oh wow! So its not from here..how did it get here? Do you think it migrated here? Or do you think it belongs to another trainer?"
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So many happy questions, and she didnt notice the large bird had moved from its perch, and landed near Hau and Bee. Though it didn't seem hostile, instead the big pokemon nuzzled its beak against Hau affectionately stand they did the same with Bee.
"Aww, He seems friendly."
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tapuhauko · 4 hours ago
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"..." His Pokédex wasn't responding at all. Did that mean this was another... what was the word again? Animal? That sounded right.
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"...Hi?" Either way, it seemed like the creature could speak a language they both understood! How convenient!
"Nice... fork... you have." Was it like a weapon? Hau hums, slowly kneeling down a bit so he appeared a little smaller.
"My name's Hau."
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Slowly raises up his Pokédex. What creature are you.
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That's one weird... thing? Animal? They looked like some animal, one Kril had never seen before... and one much bigger than any he saw!
From waddling around with relative calm, the hermit crab stopped on the spot, eyes wide, the grip on the plastic fork instinctively tightening.
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"...uhhh...?"
...he's not attacking if that big... green??????? Thing?????? ...attacks first. In all honesty, the idea of fighting something so huge didn't seem very appealing! Maybe just lift the unharmed claw to admit defeat before things could go wrong is a good idea????
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tapuhauko · 5 hours ago
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hiii!! c: gonna try to do some drafts before I game hehe ))
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tapuhauko · 3 days ago
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wanted to do more but the eepy is hitting me ;u; gonna try to do some more stuff tomorrow!! <3 ))
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tapuhauko · 3 days ago
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"They pick who becomes Kahuna, yeah." Always had been that way. Would it be that way in the future, too? Hau wasn't sure.
"Doesn't matter if the person wants to be or not. It's the Tapu that decide, and once they do..."
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"...You're kinda just stuck with that role until death. Me and gramps were a special case, I guess."
Still, could that be a sign that this tradition could change? Wouldn't it be better if Kahuna wanted to be picked? But then again, the Tapu know what they're doing... Right? He would be lying if he said he wasn't starting to doubt that.
"Nah, you're plenty helpful." They speak up after a small pause, giving a tiny smile in return.
"I've been up to... a lot of things, actually. Or well, I was, until I had to dip for a bit. Thankfully my manager's really sweet and cool." Sirio's the best, honestly. "--I have a manager now. Since uh. I kinda went viral and it spiralled from there. I guess you can say I'm kinda famous? It's-- I'm still adjusting to it a bit." But the positive here is... "What I enjoy, though? Travelling, hands down. I've always wanted to do it, and now? I just get to go wherever I want to, pretty much. People from all over the world want to meet me, and invite me to their shows and even contests--"
They're getting giddy just talking about it all. It's like something sparked alive inside of him, and while he was rather down not too long ago, he practically beamed now.
"Contests are so cool!! I want to try and participate in one someday! We've received an offer-- They want me to do cool stuff as an opener for one! I have no idea where to start, though..." A beat. "...But I'm kinda rambling now, aren't I? Heh..."
Dawn listened as Hau spoke, nodding along here and there. It wasn't until he was finished that she would begin to string together the words she wanted to say.
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"I can only imagine. Really. I think if I ever got stripped of my title for whatever reason outside of simply losing to someone, I wouldn't be able to handle any comments or questions." Even if Hau said they didn't enjoy their time as Kahuna, Dawn still could imagine how grating some remarks could be. The media, and those who followed it closely, were relentless and often cruel in their words.
She takes a moment to pause. "I don't think that's a bad thing." Dawn soon replies. "Forgive me if I get anything wrong, but the Tapus do choose the Kahunas, don't they? It sounds like you were chosen to fulfill a role you didn't exactly want in the first place. I can understand why part of you might feel a little relieved about it. Even if there is that sense of guilt still. Being forced into a role or anything similar, especially when it's something you're not entirely sure you want or enjoy..." She trails off for a moment, before continuing.
"I know it's a more nuanced situation for you and everyone else in Alola since the gods are involved. I don't think that's something anyone can just say no to without any repercussion, even if they don't want to be Kahuna." It sounded like her nightmare. She couldn't imagine the lack of agency - being put into a role one may not even want, all because a god said so. Dawn had to wonder how opinions on the Tapu may differ from Alolan to Alolan.
Dawn offers a small smile, waving her hand dismissively. "Don't worry about it, Hau. I'm not really good at the whole... Being supportive thing. I don't really know how to be that kind of person for others, but I like to think I'm a good listener most of the time."
Well, maybe she could make the conversation a little bit more light. "What have you been up to since then? Have you been able to engage with anything you do enjoy and want to do now?"
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tapuhauko · 3 days ago
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tapuhauko · 3 days ago
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"I'd love to see it!" They nod, excited tone to their voice. It sounded like an incredible place, and Dawn no doubt was making it even better!
Hau smiles as the Rotom buzzes a greeting, giving a little wave in return. "Heh, I bet the ghosts are a handful, but fun nonetheless!" He definitely had to visit sometime. It sounded like a good time.
At the mention of the Kahuna segment his smile falters. It had been a while ago, but he figured it made sense for her to bring it up. He takes a moment to think of what to say in response.
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"...Thank you. I appreciate it." A hand goes to fidget with their bracelet. "It's been a bit, and with me coming clean about the blessing on live TV, people have mostly shifted to that... But I still get the occasional questions and remarks."
The ones from locals stung the most, honestly. "I... I guess I feel kinda guilty. I couldn't hold the title, and made gramps return from retirement. Even got scolded by Tapu Koko. But I guess I wasn't ready. Don't know if I'll ever be. Truth be told, I... didn't enjoy my time as a Kahuna in the first place."
Was that bad? It felt bad. "No idea if I'll ever be considered for the position again, but it might be better that way." Their hand moves from the bracelet to one of their wings which he curls to the front to smooth out some feathers. "I'm rambling at this point... But I do really appreciate your offer. Same goes for you. My door is always open."
"It's going as well it can for someone that's self-taught in home repairs." Dawn replies. "My Rotom, Sadako," the dual-type, who was currently within her phone, let out a small, electronic buzz in greetings, "possesses power tools for me. They've been a really big help. We only really work on it during the night since I'm not busy then." And because she usually couldn't sleep, too. "All of the ghosts are active at night, though. It's pretty distracting." They all wanted to speak to her and clamored for her attention - something she didn't mind, but she had a lot to do. "I'll have to show you around at some point if you're ever in the area."
Dawn noticed Hau's hesitation following her question, expression kept level as they finished their statement - though she couldn't ignore the upward inflection in his reply.
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"I see." She states, plainly. Dawn, of course, had been there and felt that. It was her common, go-to response for a good while after the Distortion World. She mulled over what to say, eyes drifting to the side for a moment. "I saw the news about your... um... Kahunaship," Dawn starts, carefully, "I'm-" It's not long before she cuts herself off, mulling over the words. I'm sorry? Was that even appropriate to say? She wasn't ever one to pry, and really didn't pay much mind to news beyond when it played in the League lobby - there were enough unsavory rumors circulating about her, and she knew of them all anyways. Dawn didn't need to be reminded about them further; she had caught the broadcast surrounding Hau by sheer chance one morning.
"I'm..." Dawn lets out a quiet breath, "not gonna pry too hard or anything because it's really not my business or place to. Even if it's a whole media thing - I know how bad it sucks when stuff is being reported about you worldwide." It always wound up bringing more media in, and more questions.
"I guess I just want you to know I'm here if you ever need anything. I'm not too good at this kind of thing. But I can always lend an ear and that kind of stuff. My door is always open if you're ever in Sinnoh, too." Being a supportive figure truly wasn't Dawn's forte - that much was obvious - but she tried her best. "I wanted to say that to you in person after I saw that segment. Sorry if it's a touchy subject or if it's something you don't like being brought up."
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tapuhauko · 4 days ago
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@punkbites asked: "Hey Hau, check out these sour candy that totally melt your face!" He's climbing in through the window for some reason.
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"Yeah? Will they really do that? Or are they another one of those candies that promise they'll do that and then only deliver sadness and disappointment?" Apparently he's so used to using the window as a door that he doesn't even notice that it's weird nowadays.
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tapuhauko · 4 days ago
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"Heh, that we will! ...If they're not sold out by the time I get to order them..." They frown, wings drooping behind them, before they pull out their private phone and start the ordering process while they chat.
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"How the Old Chateau going? And I'm glad to hear it's been chill! Besides the meetings, I suppose." He knows what that's like. During his brief Kahunaship he's had plenty of those too... Nowadays he still has them, but they're different. Less paperwork. "...I've been..." They hesitate a little bit. The media had been relentlessly reporting on his sudden absence from interviews and other celebrity duties for the past few weeks. In the end, they settle on a vague handmotion and a shrug. "I've existed? I guess?"
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"Treating yourself when you can is the way to go. We'll have matching shoes too."
Dawn hums pensively for a moment. "I think I've been pretty good? It's summer, so I've been able to work on the Old Chateau some more. It's also a popular time for trainers to go through Sinnoh's Gym circuit, but I haven't had anyone reach me in a while. It's been pretty chill besides all the meetings and stuff. How about you? Everything going well? If there's anything you need at all, I'm always happy to lend a hand."
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tapuhauko · 4 days ago
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"I'd love a pair! Gonna get on that as soon as I can!" Now that he had more and more traction in the media, he slowly started to accumulate money in his bank account... Might as well spend some of it on fun things!
"How have you been?"
@tapuhauko: "That sounds amazing??? I want those too!!"
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"They're kind of gaudy, but in a good way. I'd recommend grabbing some now before they sell out if you want a pair - I'm lucky and wear a small size. The other jibbitz they come with are super cute too."
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tapuhauko · 4 days ago
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might be silly and work on some drafts soon >:3 ))
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tapuhauko · 4 days ago
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@livingshinycharm asked: "HAU!!! "Bee happily chirped as she ran to him to hug him. "Did you see that big bird pokemon outside! I havent seen one of those before"
Hau easily catches her in the hug, grinning small as he hugs her back briefly.
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"Alola!! I did see the big bird Pokémon, actually! It's a Kilowattrel!" They nod, pointing at it. "They're originally from Paldea!"
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