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As far as Cynthia knew, Iris was left in her apartment, wrapped nice and snug in a blanket and left in bed to rest after her big fight that left her with a Cold. While Cynthia had left to see how the Shaymint business was doing, she was also on this shopping trip to get some items that would normally help for the sick. Soup, Medicine, all that she knew would work. But, as she was looking through the various shops to find what she needed, she suddenly recalled Iris's words. She was staying with Peach at a Magic Girl Society, from what she recalled.

While Cynthia felt a bit jealous at the prospect that someone else was caring for someone she took such a shine to, she figured it would do nothing but cause problems if Peach didn't know. While she already had met peach on a few occasions in her many donations to the Childrens Charity, She never had much of a chance to directly speak to her. Figured its a good a time as any. Cynthia walked up to the Communal Repository, before opening the door she called out her Lucario, putting the bag of Iris's goodies in his paws. "Make sure these are safe, ok Lu?"

"Cari...." Lucario stated, reluctantly joining his status of 'Bag Toater', before getting a head pet from Cynthia, making him perk up. Cynthia then walked inside, taking in the calm, decorated atmosphere. It was certainly odd, being in a place full of only girls, but she was far from being against it, as she looked around, checking for someone to speak to, before looking to a wandering girl. "Uhm...Do any of you know where Peach is?" Cynthia asked, not entirely sure of the specific rules of this Society.

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Opening the door, Cynthia discovers a very well dressed up girl of about Iris' age. It's Raffine! The proper lady had been reading an educational book on evocation in a rather cozy looking chair prior to Cynthia's arrival. She was all snuggled up under a mushroom themed blanket. Nearby on a little end table was a plate of gingerbread cookies that had been decorated to vaguely resemble members of the society and a teapot sitting on a low running burner full of Koopa Tea. Shifting her bookmark, Raffine quickly closed the book. "Oh? Hello. If I'm not mistaken, Princess Peach is just in the other room. Your highness, you have a visitor!" Raffine would call out rather casually before lazily snuggling deeper into the blanket. A moment would pass before the clicks of high heels would begin approaching. Princess Peach revealed herself in a lovely christmas themed dress, her delicately painted lips turning upwards in a smile. "Oh--Hello! I don't think we've met... I'm Princess Peach! Is everything alright..?" Peach would ask, a bit concerned. She wasn't used to visitors showing up without an invitation, but that long blonde hair told a tale that let Peach know this one was probably alright.

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Cynthia admired the Stylish looking girl, giving a gentle head-nod to Raffine as greeting...Boy she looked snug. This place was indeed quite lovely, as she smiled politely. "Oh, Greetings!" She said, before her attention was directed to the christmas-dressed Princess herself, Peach. Cynthia, once again, gave a polite bow to the royal ladies direction. "Oh, yes, Everything is fine. I just wanted to speak with you, About Iris." Cynthia said happily.

"I should introduce myself first though. Im Cynthia, of the Pokemon League in Sinnoh. And, we have met before, during my brief donations to your children's charity~" Cynthia said, proud in the work she's done for the children of the life sphere. "Iris told me that she had been staying with you here in this, erm, Magical Girl Society?" Cynthia asked, making sure she got the name right before she continued. "And, well, Last night she had come to my apartment with a sickly cold. So, i wanted to qualm any worries you may of had about her not returning~" Cynthia said happily.

"As far as i know, Iris is still in bed. I was going to return to her right after this with some more supplies to help her get better. And, i just wanted to say Thank You for taking good care of her all this time..." Cynthia said, looking around the Lodge she was in. The Aura around here was so loving, warm and serene....She liked it.

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Peach would perform a curtsey in response, her eyes widening with mild alarm when Cynthia explained why she was here. Iris' disappearance hadn't been lost on her. She did, however, quickly calm herself upon hearing that the other was alright. "Mmmh... There's no need to be so formal. We're all princesses in our own right here--Right Ms. Raffine~?" Peach would reply, offering the girl behind her a bright smile. This elicited an amused smile from the proper lady, who nodded appreciatively at Peach's sense of humor. She then returned her attention to Cynthia to address the obvious concern in the room. "I remember she said she was going to conquer a mountain. She said it was very important to her and couldn't let us come along, so we all chipped in to make sure she would be able to take care of herself. I'm grateful to hear she made it back alright..." Peach would reply. It was clear she had indeed been very worried when Iris hadn't come home that night. "It's not a problem. I couldn't let Iris sleep outside... Can you imagine what the weather would have done to her? She's a sweet girl with a big and adventurous heart, but I worry about what her bravery might get her into... It's a pleasure to formally meet you then, Cynthia! It means a lot to me and I bet it means a lot to all the children that you've worked so hard to brighten their lives. Can I offer you some tea..?" Peach would ask, gesturing to one of the empty available. Raffine had stolen hers as well as her blanket, but her dress was incredibly warm anyway and she wasn't about to disturb that poor girl.

"It's no secret that the times are trying. That's why us girls need to stick together~! Here at the Magical Girl's Society, or the sisterhood as I like to call it, we try and take care of each other. It's like a little family... Do you know Iris very well?"

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Cynthia Watched raffine as peach smiled to her, starting to wonder if it would be socially acceptable to wrap up this stylish girl in a blanket burrito and adopt her,as Cynthia oh-so tended to do. Such a snugly cute thing like that no doubt needed lots of attention. She immediately snapped back to attention, however, at the sound of her fellow Blonde's voice,  nodding. "So she's told me. According to her, she's conquered that mountain fearlessly, but, im sure she'll want to tell you all about it~" Cynthia said, smiling as she realized Iris would more than love explaining every detail of her story of that night.

While Cynthia was much more accumulated to Roserade Tea than she was with this 'Koopa' Tea, she wasnt going to say no to such a generous offer. "I would love some, Thank you~" She said, sitting down in an empty chair, looking at Peach as she continued speaking, more in depth about this Sisterhood. A family with a bond this strong was a unexpected sight around Li, which, Cynthia embraced like a breath of fresh air...


"Well, as im sure Iris has already told you, She and i both share the title of Champion in our respective regions. Iris is the Champion of Unova, while im the Champion of Sinnoh. As Champions, we tend to keep in touch alot, especially since the other Champions are, well...." Cynthia looked to the side, a bit worried of what to say. "Not that i dislike any of them, far from it. Its just, they are all too wrapped up in there own Ego's, or so busy with there own work, its hard to get a word in with them. Iris, however...She's such a young child, and i always make time to visit her, or vice versa~" Cynthia said, sipping of the Koopa tea, reminiscing a bit.

"Whether were simply discussing important business....Well, I say that, but its more me dealing with the important parts while Iris sleeps, or just waits for me to be done~" Cynthia said, giggling a little. "Or, Whether we visit just to practice our skills against one another, it seems like were much closer than most, despite how far away we seem at times." Cynthia said , though looking up and realizing how much she was rambling about her and Iris. "Apologies, i must of lost track of what i was saying...Though, After last night, and when we realised that our Status as Champion has become momentarily obsolete to most in this world....I believe our bond has only grown~"


Cynthia looked around, before deciding to ask a question of her own. "I can see why Iris enjoys this place so much. Everything just feels much more happy, and cozy than it does anywhere else on li...You must feel very proud for having made such a beautiful place, hm~?"

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One did have to question why Raffine wasn't out at this prime time of day; didn't she have friends to hang out with or shopping to do? ...A boy to chase? She was far too pretty not to get attention from boys. Perhaps she was avoiding that attention? There were all sorts of speculative reasons for her being holed up here. The pinkette seemed to grow a bit tired, adjusting her bookmark and tucking the book she'd been readind into the chair at her side before snuggling up under the mushroom blanket.

Meanwhile, Peach moved to pour several cups of tea. Thankfully, it looked like perfectly normal tea and showed no traces of being made from koopas. One was left to assume that it named after it's origins within koopa society somewhere, perhaps passed down through generations. ...Or maybe some numbskull with a taste for puns just wanted to have a giggle and it stuck. Who knows? Peach brought the first cup to Cynthia, bending over slightly to offer it down to her. She then brought a cup to Raffine, whispering words of concern to the pinkette and receiving a nod in response. "Thank you, Princess Peach." Raffine would softly reply, accepting the tea and beginning to quietly nurse the cup she was given. This was her kind of drink. Peach then settled down next to Cynthia with the last cup of her own, listening carefully to what the other had to say. She nodded in approval at the other's words.

"Mmhm~! I'm proud of myself, and everyone else who chipped in to make the sisterhood a safe and pleasant place to be. I couldn't have done it all by myself. Hehe~" Peach replied somewhat bashfully. "...I could certainly consider inviting you to join us if you'd like! You certainly seem to fit all the sisterhood's standards to me. You're a girl, your heart is in the right place and you hold love dear to you; I can tell all of that already, having only known you for a little while." Peach would go on to offer, accompanied by an equally inviting and sweet smile. It didn't seem like she was particularly jealous of Cynthia's relationship with Iris either, judging by the complete lack of any hostility, defensiveness or plain old distance. This would only become clearer with her next words. "...And besides, I think Iris would be happy if she could have us both in one place~ ...I've been trying to teach her how to perform magic using the love in her heart, but she surprised me yesterday when she told me that she believed that the love she shared with her 'pokemon' made them all stronger. It has me wondering if maybe she's right." Peach would go on to muse aloud, stopping for a moment to sip her tea.

"...I love her like a daughter--but the world she describes to me is quite mysterious still. It would be nice to have someone a bit more knowledgeable around to help take care of her." Peach finished. Seeing how she took care of Raffine, one might get the impression that she loved a lot of the people here like daughters.

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Cynthia seemed to mull over the suggestion to join the Magical Girl Society, as asked of her, as she seemed to stare into the abyss of her tea cup, before taking a formal drink of it, setting it down and smiling happily. Considering the surroundings was young girls who look like they need plenty of motherly care, Cynthia seemed like this was almost a treasure trove for her. Though, she had wondered if Dawn would be considered, if she was on Li....

Regardless, her answer was clear.

"I would be honored if you would~" Cynthia said, smiling happily. "Though, my pokemon are mostly female, my Lucario is of the Male gender...Is that ok?" Cynthia asked worriefly, before thinking of how Lucario was handling her groceries at the moment.

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Meanwhile outside, Lucario was busy talking to a little Riolu by the name of Ruca, while Aoi was forced to hold Cynthia's baggage in the mean time, sighing as Lucario and Ruca seemed to hit it off, striking some fake anime poses together! How swell.

"Ruca, please, its been 5 minuites, i just wanna go home...."

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"And im sure iris would love it to death~ She's always held that spot close to me as well....As a champion, i can hardly even begin to consider going and being married to someone, and even then, not many catch my eye to begin with. So, Iris serves well as someone i can relate to as a daughter..." Cynthia said, smiling happily at the fact she was offered to join such a nice place. 


"The bond between Trainer and Pokemon is a strong one, built on Trust, Friendship, and of course, Love. Most in our world share that opinion, and those who dont..." Cynthia looked away, remembering Team Galactic, and the trouble they caused. "...T-they tend to be 'ill-recieved'." Cynthia said, laughing as she finished her tea. "Though, as a member, what am i expected to do exactly...?"

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Peach hesitated a moment to consider Cynthia's request. A male pokemon? ...Huh. She hadn't considered that before. Peach knew enough from her time on Li to know that pokemon weren't entirely like humans. They didn't talk, and they were... selectively owned by people, which seemed to be the case with this one. Blue had once explained it to her as being like taking care of their own children at times. It was certainly a much nicer way to look at it than those anti-pokeball adverts she'd seen in the square a while back. Iris had likewise compared it more to friendship than slavery. She hadn't been too sure about the children part though, but she was perhaps more innocent than Blue and simply didn't know what that was like. Pokemon themselves... Since they weren't really 'like' humans, it was very doubtful that there was any worry of them giving any of the girls any unwanted attention. Right. Right. She'd reached a decision. "...Yes. That will be fine. There are a few girls here that have had some real trouble with getting the wrong sort of attention from boys, but I don't think your pokemon will bother them. Isn't that right~?" Peach would reply in understanding. She of all people would understand how getting the wrong sort of attention felt. How many forced marriages had she had to annul now..?

"Oh--...I know what you mean~ I've always wanted to get married, but it would feel just wrong unless it was with someone who shared my love for the girls here. I could never walk away from them, no matter how much I might love someone. Sort of like how you could never walk away from your life as a pokemon champion!" Peach eagerly sympathized. "It's like... You want the things you love to bring the people you love together, instead of the people you love tearing you away from the things you love. ...Right?" the princess would go on to muse aloud and ask, attempting to share a moment with the other.

Listening to Cynthia talk about Pokemon though... "That sounds really nice..! I wouldn't mind sharing a bond like that with a pokemon someday." Peach would reply with apparent interest. "And well--As a member, the only thing I ask is to love your sisters like they're your own family. Try to be there for them when you can, alright? That's all I would ask. It's what makes the society such a nice place to be. Other than that, anything at all you can think to contribute would be more than welcome. It's a bit of a... Uuhm--What was the word you used, Ms. Raffine? It was so helpful last time you brought it up."

The proper lady could be found still delicately nursing sips from her tea. She stopped to look up at the two older women, considering what Peach meant for a moment and clearing her mouth before replying. "A do-acracy. It's where everyone volunteers to make the group better in their own ways and they govern themselves."

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Cynthia smiled, nodding happily. Most of her pokemon were Female, so Lucario was always sort of shy around in social situations, and knows how to be polite as possible. Cynthia had no doubt's he'd go and do something silly that would cause a big outrage in this society. Cynthia set down her teacup, eagerly sympathizing with Peach as they spoke of there own issues with being married against there own lives.

"Its exactly that. There have been a select few trainers ive met that, after challenging me, caught my eye. But, most tend not to like me so much after having just lost to a battle." Cynthia said, laughing a little nervously as she remembered a few girls throwing tantrums and throwing hateful words at her after losing to Cynthia's garchomp. No wonder Cynthia loved to be the mom in most situations, she's already so used to childish people. It was sad, but true, as Cynthia let out a tired sigh....Though, she did begin to miss this feeling. After all, since coming to li, it was odd to see most people having not heard of the Sinnoh champion.

Oh, Peach was interested in Pokemon was she?? Cynthia smiled, eagerly beaming with excitement as it seemed to wash away her tired look a few seconds before. "You do? Well, Im always more than willing to show you how to find one! We could even bring Iris or a few of the other girls along, perhaps some icecream as well, make a day out of it...?" Cynthia said, though immediately gaining a nervous look, worried Peach would not be so happy about such a offer. Even then...What kind of pokemon WOULD peach want?

Cynthia's mind immediately pictured Peach dressed up like a Pokemon trainer, running through thousands of scenario's with different pokemon by Trainer!Peach's side, and trying to figure out which one worked the best for her. And for some reason Cynthia could only imagine Pink pokemon by Peach's side. The pink is indeed infectious.


Cynthia then listened closely to the words of Peach and Raffine, smiling. Sounded easy enough, Cynthia always loved helping whenever possible, so it wouldn't be that much of a shift from her normal life. Though she did wonder if they had policy's relating to trashy romance novella's and the reading there-of. Eh, We'll deal with that when we get to it. "That sounds nice then...Its hard to find those so willing to help one another, especially on li.

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Peach considered Cynthia's offer. Catch a pokemon? Ice cream? Make a day out of it..? "Welcome to the sisterhood, then~ I hope you'll find it homely~ We started off with nothing but a bare room with a little bit of furnishing. Nowadays it's beginning to look more like a proper home~" Cynthia remarked. "As for your offer... That sounds wonderful! I wonder who would like to tag along on a day like that..?" Peach replied before beginning to muse aloud. Iris was a give in, perhaps, but anyone else..? It was tough, only knowing that they'd be catching pokemon and eating ice cream. Any of the girls would probably like that last part, but the former was questionable. She hoped she could find a pokemon with as much love in its heart as her.

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Cynthia smiled happily, nodding as she finished her cup of tea, setting it down. "Im sure someone will pop up. There are plenty of feminine pokemon trainers on Li, and possibly those who are just as unfamiliar. And, anyone would be happy to have ice cre--" Suddenly, Cynthia stopped, realizing something. "Oh, I just remembered, i brought ice cream for iris's sore throat!" Cynthia said, suddenly shooting up as she realized she needed to get back before it melted!

"I-i'm dreadfully sorry, but i need to get back to my daughter, can we perhaps continue this later?" Cynthia asked, bowing respectfully and...not even noticing the fact she called iris her daughter. She was just used to that at this point. 

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Peach hesitated a moment to consider the implications of what Cynthia had said. "...Of course~ Tell your daughter I'm thinking about her, alright? And let's meet up... later this week?" Peach would reply. A week would give her time to seek out opinions from the other girls and give Iris time to get over her cold. ...Hopefully. It seemed like Cynthia was on route to become one of the group's mother figures, judging by the way she too initiative. It made Peach feel proud of what she'd created.

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