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[fluffyhearted]

[ There's a little sheep going around campus... okay no, not really. Sort of. There's a Mareep turned human going around, with a basket carried in both hands. It's filled with what looks like tissue paper, tied and wrapped around a thing. ... Like circular balls. Oh, how mysterious! Sometimes, her basket might look nearly empty. But no worries, 'cause she'll soon have more in there.

And she's looking for people. Anyone. Everyone. You. Or maybe you. She's especially looking for faces she recognises, even if those faces don't recognise her.

Or maybe she's never seen you before, but hey, if you're around and don't look terribly busy (or maybe you are), maybe this girl with too much light blonde hair will come over to you. What's up?

And people whose rooms she knows of or of their classrooms, hey, you're getting a visit. Library goers, too. Greenhouses. The stadium. The gym.

Everyone, you are going to meet this girl.

Spoilers, for those with good noses: it smells like chocolate. ]

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[lovesclearlakes]

I'm sorry to say that I don't.... [ She said with a light shake of her head and a frown. She hoped that she didn't offend Maisy with her ignorance. ] Are Mareep Pokemon that resemble humans? I've never met a Pokemon like you before.

[fluffsyou]

[ If Maisy was offended, she didn't show it in the slightest! ]

Nooo, we're smaalller.

[ She brings her hand up to around 2 feet off the ground, waving it over. ] I'm this biiiig, and I walk like yooou. Not two feeet.

[ And now she begins to make a twirling motion, around where she had put her hand. ]

And my hair's alllll over me, not just on my heeeeaaad.

[ She looks to Chiyo. ] And I'm bluuue, like you!

[lovesclearlakes]

[ Chiyo smiled at the description. She had to admit, Maisy is one of the most adorable individuals she has ever met thus far, and she found that she really enjoyed her company. Surprisingly, she giggled softly. ]

I see. You sound very lovely, Maisy. [ Though, there was just that one detail she still couldn't comprehend. ] But, if that's what Mareeps look like, then how is it that you look like a human now?

[fluffsyou]

Don't you knooow? [ Even though it took the Mareep a long while to consider going human, she thought that everyone else knew about the humanisation. Well, Maisy doesn't mind explaining! ] We can turn huumaaan here. Eveerryone caaan.

You can toooo. Do you wannnnaaa?

[lovesclearlakes]

[ Could she? Chiyo never considered the idea before. Before coming to Smash, she never would have wanted to, but now that she befriended some kind people, she felt that it would be a good skill to learn. After all, there were some people who couldn't understand the language of Pokemon, and she wanted to be able to speak to those people. There were so many things she wanted to express to her new friends, and becoming a human would certainly help her relay her feelings. So... why not? Sure, it's a bit unsettling at first, but Chiyo was sure she could adjust with time. ]

Could I really? I'd... I'd love to. How can I become a human? It's not permanent, right? [ She had to ask as a permanent change would be too much to handle. ]

[fluffsyou]

[ Maisy shakes her head, the thick curls on her head bouncing a little. ]

Noo, you can change baaack. I can toooo, but if I diid, my clothes go everywheeere.

[ Though there were those who had good enough control of it to keep their clothes safely on them, the Mareep hadn't really gotten to that stage herself. ]

But if you ask the headmaaaster, they give you ooone. Gold got meee a thing to do it when I tooold him I wanted to do claaasssees. I want lots of thiings!

[lovesclearlakes]

[ So you could turn back. The thought brought relief to Chiyo. ]

What sort of thing is it that will help us transform?

[ She was really curious about the method, and realized what more she could do as a human from Maisy's comments. Immediately, she imagined studying in classes, knitting, and reading in libraries. Surely, becoming a human would not be a mistake. ]

[fluffsyou]

It'ssss... [ hm, what was it called again? Maisy didn't really know, but... ]

You hoold it, annnnd it gooesss bright! And then you're humaan! And when you want to turn baaaack, you think reeeally hard about it and do iiiit.

[lovesclearlakes]

[ Well, that didn't sound too difficult. If possible, Chiyo wanted to try it out as soon as she could. ]

It seems simple enough. Um... [ Chiyo paused for a second, wondering if it would be okay to impose on Maisy more than she has already. ] Do you think you could help me get one...?

[fluffsyou]

Yeah! We can ask Goooold. [ Since it had been with his help that Maisy had been able to do it. Maisy thought a moment, and asked-- ]

Do you wanna ask him noow? [ Maisy does have all of these lovely chocolates to give away, but hey, Chiyo sounds pretty interested in the whole human thing...! ]

[lovesclearlakes]

Eh... [ She didn't think the whole process would involve her trainer. And, well, she completely forgot about the fact that the Pokemon here would obviously have the possibility of having a trainer already and with them at the school. But really, she didn't want to be bother to others... ]

Is that really okay? If he's busy, then it's alright.... We can always do this later....[ She started to regret asking altogether. Why did she have to get all excited anyways? Pokespeak was just fine. ]

[fluffsyou]

[ No, no, Maisy wouldn't have that! She shook her head. ]

Maaa, it's okaaaay. We can seeee hiim, and he caaaan heeelp you. I know he will; Gold loooves to heeelp. And if he's reeeallly buuusy, we can do it ouuurseelves!

[lovesclearlakes]

Really? [ Chiyo perked up ever so slightly at her rekindled hope. Maybe things would turn out great after all! ] Are you sure?

[ She looked down with a hint of a smile and thought about how lucky she felt to have met such a kind girl. She'd make sure to thank her somehow. ]

I don't know how I can ever repay you for your help.... and this lovely chocolate. [ She still kept it with her by her feet and looked at it happily. It smelled so good, she couldn't wait to eat it. ]

[fluffsyou]

It's okaaaay, I like to heeelp. [ She looked at Chiyo's smile, returned with a smile of Maisy's own. There was a brief glance to the chocolate piece, but a thought made her look to Chiyo again. ]

I know, we can be frieeends! [ Her voice got a little excited there, saying that word. Though she usually assumed anyone she met to be an automatic friend of hers, Maisy decided that it would be a good repayment.

She lowered her voice again before speaking once more. ]

I like making frieeends, and you're niiice. Is that okaaay? Can we be frieeends, Chiyo?

[lovesclearlakes]

Friends...? [Chiyo lit up at the word and looked at Maisy in surprise.] Really?

[She blushed in delight, from both the compliment and offer. It felt like a dream that she was able to make so many friends so soon. Granted that a handful of people was a lot to her.

Meek and eager, she nodded in excitement.]

I'd love to be friends, Maisy.

[fluffsyou]

[ The voice might have been quiet, but the words made Maisy all the more cheery. She gave a maaa, meaning nothing but a happy sound for the Mareep, and then leaned forward onto her hands, over the basket, until her head had come over to Chiyo's.

If Chiyo didn't move out of the way or stop her, then what Maisy was going to do was rub her cheek against the Vaporeon's own. It's what friends do! And no worries about any electricity while she's human! ]

[lovesclearlakes]

[ Not that Chiyo had any idea that Mareeps are electric-mons.

Chiyo had no idea what Maisy was up to and went rigid when she saw the little fluffy haired girl lean over close to her. She was surprised at the contact of Maisy's cheek on hers and blushed.

She really hadn't expected that and started to feel shy as Maisy rubbed her cheek against hers. ...and awkwardly sat there until Maisy was done. There were also a couple of sputtering sounds, too. ]

[fluffsyou]

[ She maa'd happily near to the end, which she moved back over to where she had been sitting at. She flashed Chiyo a smile, then finally picked up the basket that had been sitting there, taking it up with her as she stood up onto her feet. ]

Okaaay, let's find Gooold!

[lovesclearlakes]

Okay! [ Chiyo returned Maisy's smile with one of her own and followed along after Maisy to find her trainer. Seeing as how Maisy was so cheerful and loving, she hoped that her trainer would be the same. ]