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[shatterings]

[ There's a curious someone fiddling around with her PokéGear. She's a little surprised she managed to click it on, since she's never actually dealt with much technology. ]

Ah... um, hello. [ Her surprise is replaced by a reserved sort of smile. It's pretty brittle--she's not supposed to be here. So why is she, then? Carefully, she tucks a bit of hair behind her ear. A nervous habit, but it's not one she actually notices. ] I'm a little... confused. I'm not sure what's going on, and-- [ Wait. Is that... music in the background? It's faint, and she hadn't really noticed it until she was lost in thought. ] I think I might be hearing things, but... is there music playing somewhere?

[ She lets out a little sigh and gives the Minccino beside her a pat on the head. ] I think I just need a little bit of help, or... an explanation.

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[goestoextremes]

They like friendly and nice people at least. [She smiles. Or there might be some, who like the opposites but hey, let's not talk about that right now. And honestly, at least the first time Korra was here, she had a lot easier time bonding with pokemon than people considering she was from the times when she had recently arrived in Republic City... What is dealing with people after you've been stuck in the South Pole for years?]

Hey now, I'm sure you'll be great and doing your best is really just all you got to do. It's a learning experience to get to know each other and sounds like you two are having a wonderful start, they all really deserve the best.

[incomes Piplup to sit on Korra's lap, she pats his head and gestures him to wave at their new friends by waving at them herself. Piplup waves too!]

I'm Korra, and the penguin is still nameless Piplup. It's really nice to meet you, Naminé and Mini.

[shatterings]

[ Korra's encouragement lifts her spirits a little. Confidence doesn't come easy, and Naminé knows that pretty well. But honestly? This place... is a little like a fresh start, maybe. Obviously she's not going to change overnight, but catching Pokémon, training them and caring for them... it's a start, a way to know she's doing something right. ]

Mm... you'll only learn by doing... right? [ Okay, that makes her cheeks flush a little bit. A wonderful start? Naminé would like to think so. It's a much better start than any other she's had before. And-- oh gosh, what a cute...! Naminé and Mini wave back at the Piplup. ]

It's nice to meet you, too, Korra and Piplup.