a welcome;

[mallowmods]

Who: Everyone and everyone!
What: Welcoming in the new members to Mallow Hallow
Where: Everywhere!
When: March 2nd.

[ Once everyone’s settled in their particular districts, no doubt thousands of questions running between each individual mind, there’s an announcement. Not over the devices, but rather in speakers all over each and every district. A familiar voice should ring out—you did, after all, hear the voice of your Queen earlier today. ]

Ahem! Can you hear me? Ah, right then.

Hello loveies! You might recall this particular visage which speaks before you—that is, I am your Queen. Call me Queenie, if you must! I’ve met you all on this particular day, and I find it important to bestow some of my boundless knowledge onto you, sweethearts.

Now! Done with formalities, let’s see where we stand… ah, yes! Might I be the first to welcome you all to Mallow Hallow, our wonderful little country. Not too big, not quite too small either! It’s just lovely, isn’t it? Oh, how all my new babies will love it here! Or—perhaps not. [ She clicks her tongue. ] Either way, it doesn't really matter. You're stuck here for the time, so do try to make the most of it, dears.

Of course, there are our sectors within Mallow Hallow. Six… [ There’s silence for a short moment. ] Yes, there are six, aren’t there..? Well, six different communities you might stem off from! Surely you remember the name from our meeting earlier? If not, I’m sure one of the regular inhabitants of each particular district will assist you in naming your new home!

Live where you’d like, eat what you’d like, do what you’d like! Our homes are now your homes, so please, consider us all a big happy family to you! Remember you can reach me or any of the other rulers of any of the districts, over at our voicemails! [ Somehow, that seems sarcastic… ]

Also, don’t cause any trouble, or I’ll personally end you. [ There it is. ]

I suppose that's all. Well then, bye now, dears! And let the word spread—Mallow Hallow is up and rising once again!

[ ooc: Quick links: Lochwell | Mallowhallow | Orlea | Astralfield | Crystalden | Highcrest | Whitewood | Network ]

Comments

[flower_in_the_ocean]

Yeah, most of us start the whole Precure thing at 14. It's been about three years since then.

Yeah it really wasn't. We need the break.

[diamondlight]

That would explain it... Mana, Alice and I are all fourteen as well. It's certainly a trend to keep in mind, though.

[Rikka pauses.] I've been meaning to ask, but... you're really open about all this. Fairy flying about in open view and talking to you, no particular care in the world. Is that normal? We're taking special care to keep things hidden. [Of course, that went great, considering Alice had caught them on camera.]

[flower_in_the_ocean]

Yeppers!

[Erika blinked, and then she grinned, shaking her head.] Back home we take care to make sure that our fairies are hidden, but there's a good portion of our friends and family who know about our secret, so it's less of an issue. When we started though, we hid Coffret and Chypre all the time.

More like we stowed away Tsubomi's lunch.

[diamondlight]

Hmm... we'll have to keep that in mind, then. Of course, considering most of our battles have been in very public locations so far, that'll be difficult. Plus Mana's in charge of the student council... this might be tough. But then again, Raquel can turn into a transformation device I can hide.

We all snuck up on Mana - Cure Heart - once to try and keep her from telling Rikka about the Precure... she probably thought we were a ghost. As you can see, it didn't help much.

[flower_in_the_ocean]

That's how it usually goes. While you can't stop the rumors and the word of mouth, you'll soon become pretty popular in the area. Now if only Coffret could do a better job as a plush toy.

Hey... and really? That's something new. At least then you guys got your partners.

[diamondlight]

We're already popular; Mana's pretty well-known. So our "other selves" will also be popular, and that's going to be a mess if someone starts snooping. Don't give your partner too much grief, though. They're not exactly used to needing disguise forms.

Yes, that was a relief. We were wondering if it was going to be the end for us. But Heart, Diamond, and Rosetta might be able to save us yet... no, I'm sure of it.

[flower_in_the_ocean]

So? Let them snoop. In the end for us, almost everyone knew who we were. And Love and her team practically transformed in front of the entire town. Trust me, you don't have problems if a few people are in on things. And this? I give Coffret grief all the time.

And I needle you right back. And yeah, no doubt. When we lost contact with the Trump Kingdom we feared something was bad. Coco and Nuts were having fits. Tarte too.

[diamondlight]

That's not really reassuring, but I think I know what you mean. At the end of the day, though, our work is more important than the risk of being discovered... I hope.

It IS bad, but... the emergency plan for the most of the fairy worlds is "find legendary warriors to save us", as you seem to know. So we did the only thing we could. It's not an elegant solution, but it's what we have.

[Rikka looks over at Raquel.] Sorry I'm not elegant enough. I do what I can.

That's not what I meant... Using Precure to solve our problems is a little bit of a brute force solution.

[flower_in_the_ocean]

Yeah no doubt. And I noticed that people get used to the situations at times.

Well that is the normal solution anyhow. It's never hurt us before.

[diamondlight]

I can imagine. After enough time, you'd get used to magical girls saving the city on a several-times-weekly basis. I just... hope I don't let them down. Mana's built for this, Alice has practiced martial arts since she was little. Me... I'm a science and numbers girl. How do I fit into this? It's something that's been worrying me since I became part of this whole thing, and as much as Mana tells me to leave it, it still bothers me.

Rikka... This is kind of what I mean, Coffret. We're trusting girls that already have enough problems with fixing ours, too.

[flower_in_the_ocean]

Blue Cures tend to excel at their fields, much like everyone else on the team in one way or another. I'm focused on Fashion, and you said you're science. Much like a lot of other Blues on the field. And don't worry, you'll get used to it. Sometimes it'll be scary, but you'll know what to do.

You gotta trust in your partner, Raquel. Otherwise you won't get anywhere with her.

[diamondlight]

I hope you're right... because right now I just feel like deadweight. And I don't want to feel like that. The others on my team are... too important to me to fail. I'm, um, not sure fashion is really a battle-useful skill, though.

It's not that I don't trust her - I know Rikka can do it. It just feels like I'm dumping my problems on her, and she deserves better than that.

[flower_in_the_ocean]

It isn't. But it's what I love to do. I'm a model and a fashion designer, though more of a fashion designer than anything else. I only model part time.

So? Partners share each others burdens. Look at Tarte: he's shouldering four girls at once.

[diamondlight]

Fsahion design? You make clothing, then? Maybe we should talk sometime. I kind of want a new look at some point... I won't be able to wear the same thing every day while we're here, after all, and I'm not sure I jkust want to trust in this country's apparent hospitality. And you certainly look like a model - you're definitely pretty enough. I'm a little plain.

I guess... maybe I'm just worrying too much. I couldn't imagine having to work with that many Precure at once; Rikka is enough for me. I want to be close to one person, not an advisor to a whole group.

[flower_in_the_ocean]

Yeah I do. I've been making my own outfits since I was little actually. Got Tsubomi all image changed as well back in the day when she was looking for a new look. And sure, I'm sure I can make something out this place. [Erika gave her a look.] Don't kid yourself; you're plenty pretty.

You are worrying yourself too much. Just have a little faith in your partner, as much as Erika drives me insane.

Hey.

[diamondlight]

I'd like that, then. hat's impressive, though, that you've been doing it for so long already. Is Tsubomi on your team? [She blushes a little.] And thank you.

O-okay. I'll try. It's hard, with everything that's been going on, but... yeah, I'll do my best. Rikka needs me, after all!

[The girl smiles.] Yes, I do. I'd be in a hard spot without you, Raquel. Don't think so little of yourself.

[Raquel has a blush of his own, but nods, smiling.]

[flower_in_the_ocean]

Yeah we've been around for a while. Tsubomi, Itsuki and Yuri are all on my team.

Yep, just believe in yourself!

[aww look at the cute widdle newbies!]

[diamondlight]

Huh. That might be interesting, to meet them. Let me know if you find them here. Which reminds me, I wonder what the odds of finding Mana and Alice here are... [She sighs.] I guess we'll see.

[flower_in_the_ocean]

There's always a chance to meet people. And once you get used to the network I'm sure that won't be a problem either.

[diamondlight]

Yeah. It'll be good to meet more people. I just hope nothing too crazy happens in the meantime... I can't hold down the fort by myself, and I think Mana will miss me if I'm not there to help and something happens at home.

[flower_in_the_ocean]

Yeah that's true. Still you gotta believe in your friends too to pull through while you're off gallivanting around the universe.