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It was a regular day for farming and living and whatever people wanna do - clouds had built over the last few days, but other then a slight bit of rain, things were normal.

Until now.

It began with rain. Just regular rain. Until the rain seemed to shudder and become soft ice. It looked like a mix of rain and snow - and glimmered like diamonds. It wasn't cold, it was just... beautiful. What a strange event...

That is, until a few hours passed. The diamond dust falling from the sky wasn't too weird. Even if it was nearing the end of Summer, it was quite nice. What began next, though? It was even weirder.

Diamonds and other gems had begun to fall from the sky, though they seemed to impact people just like rain. Not painful at all. They were real, at that! Whatever was causing this, it was... well, weird. It wasn't just the people and the outsiders curious about this - Pokemon from the forests and beyond seemed to be coming out into the town. Oddly, they were mostly Zubat and Bidoof... but there's a lot of other Pokemon, curious about the gems! Some of them are even eating them. Please stop.

...though, people not distracted by the Pokemon might notice small apple-like rat creatures. Some of them even seem to be falling from the sky with some squeaking.

The next day, things will be back to normal - any items not picked up will vanish, just as they appeared.

((OOC: A reminder to do your opt-outs if you haven't yet! Final reminder, I swear!))

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[It's...raining diamonds? Abel caught a sackful earlier that morning. He has no idea what they are for, but perhaps they have some value. They're too pretty and colorful not to pass up. The storm of diamond dust is strangely beautiful, they sparkled and glitter and Abel admire such a storm. The pokemon and the monster indigenous to this valley are coming out for this storm.

Abel was passing by, as he was finished his errands in town and is on his way home when he sees his neighbor, the ninja lady working in the field.

Giving her a wave, he comes over, seeing the ninja working under the rain on her field.]

Hi Sheena. Do you need help?

[ Sheena had caught herself stopping mid-work to look at the diamonds, too. In fact, they had been some of the first gems she put into the sack she'll us to gather more in later. Little does she know she has a few of the gems in her hair--not even when she turns at his greeting and gives him a huge smile. ]

Abel! Hi! [ She starts to shake her head before giving up in frustration. ] Well...I don't want to bother you, but this one log is giving me some trouble.

[ She's just going to kick it for emphasis. ]

So it was just a simple log that is the source of this trouble? Well, if you need my help to clear it, I'll be happy to help.

[He goes over to that pesky log to pushed it and rolled it over. While it doesn't seem like it, as he's a priest, but by the looks of it, he's experienced and accustomed to the hard farm work by now and had it joined with the other logs in the pile that she collected over time.]

By the way, there is some gems in your hair.

[Now Abel isn't good at complimenting a girl...]

I just happened to notice because they sparkle with such a light.

Simple? This thing has been far from simple. All the other ones I had no problems with. But this one?

[ Her tone is jovial, but she cuts off when he does in moments what she had been trying to do for what felt like hours. She gives the log a dirty look. ]

Seriously? [ And she's just going to kick it again before laughing. ] Thanks, Abel. Huh? [ She reaches up and rolls her eyes. ] One way to gather them.

[ Oh. That was nice. She's not used to compliments, so they're kind of even. ]

Th-Thanks, Abel. [ Softly and with a blush starting. ] Would you like to come inside for some tea?

Now you have to get an ax and cut them up into logs...but perhaps you should do that later.

[With a chuckle.]

Yes, it does. I must say, it gives you a sort of a glittering halo around your head. These gems are like crystals if you break them up into smaller pieces. I have a good mind to make them and craft them into jewelry too.

[Now he's teasing her.]

Is it tea time already? I would love to join you for tea. If you have any fruits too, I was thinking of a fruit salad to accompany it.

[Abel sure loves his sweets. But yes, fruits this time instead of the usual sweets like the cakes and cookies he tend to eat during his tea time.]

[ Sheena nods. ]

I have one, but it needs sharpened. And yeah, that can wait. [ She tilts her head and grins. ] Besides, I have enough smaller logs and twigs to have a fire!

[ And the compliments keep coming, and her blush keeps going. Though, this one causes her eyes to widen. ] Th-Thanks. Um...just how many of them are in my hair? [ Deflection. Always a good strategy. ] You make jewelry, too? You are a man of many talents, Abel.

[ She gives him a mock haughty look. ] It is always tea time! [ Laughs and grins. ] And I do have some fruit--to make a fruit salad, as a matter of fact! [ He's not the only one who likes sweets. ]

Shall we? [ And she'll gesture towards the door. ]

If your tools are a bit blunt, the town's blacksmith can sharpen it and fix it.

Quite a few, but you can brush them off. [Shyly.] Many talents? Well, I learned many hobbies that I picked up when I run a few charities during my job as a priest.

[Grinning brightly.] Yes, I do say every time is always a good time for tea or coffee! [Abel is always hungry for sweets and upon the invite, he follows her along toward her humble home.] But thank you, it's always this hour where I have my tea or coffee with sweets.

[ Her eyes gleam impishly. ]

Would it surprise you to know that I know how to do that? I just need a sharpening stone.

That many? I think I'll wait until I get inside. No point in doing it while they're falling. [ Again, she looks to see if there are any in his hair, but it's hard to see out here. Maybe once the light from inside hits them... ] And yes, many talents. Painting, jewelry-making... What else can you do?

[ Her own grin widens. ] I need to introduce you to iced coffee one day, but for now: tea.

[ Reaching the door, she'll open it, revealing that she's definitely put her own touch to the place. A table and two chairs are by the kitchen window, opening the living area (for training)--though there's a single chair that can easily be moved out of the way in front of the fireplace. Her sleeping area is screened off, and there are a couple of rugs here and there.

The painting he had given her is prominently hung over the fireplace, and everywhere there are lanterns giving off a warm glow. ]

You too? [ She nods. ] It really is a good time of day. Come on in and make yourself comfortable while I take care of a few things. [ She chuckles and uses her eyes to indicate those crystals in her hair. ]

[He is colored surprised. So she's a survivor and a quick learner just like him. He senses that in her, and she's more than she seems.]

What else can I do? I'm not sure. I just learn things as I go along. Living here in the valley, I have more time to devote to my hobbies.

[With a laugh.]

I actually love ice coffee. I shouldn't be addicted to them. So iced tea would be nice.

[Her house is warm and cozy, and that even he himself can settle in. At least, he can see where his painting has a place in her home and he found a chair to sit while expecting the promised sweets. With a smile]

Looks like you settled in nicely. Did you fixed your home?

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[ Chuckling, she explains. ]

Yep. It pays to grow up near a forest and live in a village where you grow your own herbs. You have to keep your tools in good shape. Not to mention our weapons--like katana.

[ She IS a ninja, so she does keep some things hidden. Her friends, however, tend to get to see more than others would. ]

That's the best way to learn anything! Well, at least, I think so. Experience is the best teacher.

[ Her turn to be surprised. ]

Really? I haven't met too many people who do. Next time, we'll have that! But now, tea!

[ While he settles in, Sheena will do a quick "cleaning" of the crystals out of her hair as she answers him. ]

Yes, I did--on both counts. Everything is sealed and patched and no wind or rain will get in. I actually can't wait for a real rain. [ Done with her hair, she'll get their sweets and tea ready, placing his before him first. Stepping back, she notices she had been right about the inside light and the gems. And he has more hair than she does, so... ]

Um, Abel... Your hair is sparkling...

With the tea and sweets being served, Abel thanked her and helped himself. The sweets really brought out the tea.

"This is really good, Ms. Sheena. Did you grow some of the fruits to put into the sweets? And my hair is still sparkling? Well, I'll pay no mind. I don't mind if my hair sparkles a little." Still, a bit embarrassed, he brushed off the crystals anyway out of his silver hair.

With a nod, "It seems you know a lot being a ninja." Hearing her experience, she's more experienced and accustomed to surviving out in the wild, which makes her admire her more.

"So I guess farm life is easy for you? It wasn't easy for me. I think I'm more accustomed to just buying the crops from the other farmers and cooking them, rather than growing them." He said, now admitting that perhaps farming may not cut out for him. But still, he does enjoy living the country life and making the most out of it.

Sheena smiled and shook her head.

"Thank you, but you don't need to be formal with me. 'Sheena' is just fine. And yes, a couple of the fruits I grew--others I had to buy. Uh--hold on a sec," she finished with a chuckle as she stood and got something for him to put the crystals in. "There you go. Now you can carry them." Although, she kind of liked the sparkly look.

Taking her seat, she nodded while sipping her tea. "I grew up in a hidden village, so there were a lot of things we had to do and learn." She paused in thought. "Though, I wouldn't say farming is actually 'easy' for me; more like I can adapt to it." Placing her cup on her saucer, she looks at him in concern.

"Abel, if you're having trouble, I'd be glad to help."

"That can't be helped. I'm always formal with my colleagues and my friends back home. Back home, being a priest, I'm almost equal to that of a professor. Though nowadays, I don't have much energy to teach. That's why I come here to this valley to try the country life." Still with a nervous smile, "Sheena it is."

The crystals from his hair were gathered in the bowl. "Thanks..." And he also has that sparkly look with glitter on his hair.

He nodded when she spoke about her village. "I lived in the city, so I have to learn everything from the ground up." With them sipping their tea together, it's another quiet afternoon.

"It's not much trouble really. I just work all by myself in the field doing gardening, and growing fruits and vegetables too and harvesting, while Alec sticks to his studies or just having adventures and exploring around the valley. I studied a lot on how to grow things around. It's the actually doing part...especially when I'm out in the sun all day and getting my hands dirty. So, please don't trouble yourself by helping me...unless you really wanted to!" Abel is trying to be modest and humble.

Sheena smiled."Except for the King and the Pope, I'm pretty informal with people--especially my friends," Sheena admitted. Her instant use of "Abel" was proof of that. Upon realizing this, her eyes widened slightly with concern. "It hasn't bothered you that I've called you 'Abel' and not 'Father' has it? I mean no insult." She was just very friendly.

She took a moment to sip her tea and cover her concern, though she couldn't stop a smile from forming at the pun--intentional or not. She enjoyed the friendly quiet for several more moments before speaking again.

"It sounds like you might be doing too much by yourself." Yeah, she was one to talk. "And I mean size-wise," she explained. "How much land did you till for planting?" Because too much can mean a lot of unneeded work. Especially if it's just the two of them. Shaking her head, she continued. "And I don't mind helping you! After all, you're my friend."

At her mistake, all she gets is a bright smile from him since he did want to be casual about it. He likes the idea of them being friends and friendships is always a welcoming, good step.

"No, it didn't bother me at all. People call me Father when I'm doing clerical duties or giving a sermon. I did say you can call me Abel when I'm not working." He said, assuring her that it's not insulting at all, and it's fine being friendly as Abel truly desire to have her over for company.

He has no idea how many acres, but he is as big as the eyes could see. "Oh I have big ideas on this big land, so it's not too much I think. I know I'm tackling a big project, but it's something I wanted to work on for ages. I'm confident that I shall be doing fine...though perhaps I don't mind your assistance if I call for it every now and then...that is to say, if you don't mind lending me a hand if I ask for it."

He didn't want her to worry about it because he isn't overwhelmed at all. Maybe he has bitten off more than he can chew, but he has an idea and a vision, and he trusts his own intuition and see the future of its success as clearly as he can see in his own mind.

"I plan to grow a lot. Orchards, fruits, vegetables, flowers...I wanted to grow everything! It's a dream of mine for a long time before I moved here and nowit comes to this, so no, I don't think it's that big and the size of my land is perfect." He said and sipped his tea, as he can see his dream garden in his mind.

"Good," she sighed in relief. "I'll try to remember to call you 'Father' when you're working." If she lapses, it'll show just how comfortable she is with him and how much she considers him a friend.

And worrying about him is a part of that friendship. She'd hate to see him wear himself out by doing too much. "I don't mind helping you at all, Abel," she told him. If she did, she never would have made the offer. Especially now that he had told her what he planned on doing.

In Sheena's opinion, intuition is a good thing because you're following your heart. However, as one who did that on a constant basis, she knew that it could lead to trouble--and that was something she didn't want Abel to have.

"Sounds like you'll have your hands full," she chuckled. Once grown, those plants will probably keep sprouting new blooms every year, but the harvesting... She was definitely going to say "yes" if he asked for her help.

Or even if he didn't.

Sipping her tea, she saw the look on his face and gave him a gentle smile. "So, what are you planning on planting? I'm guessing roses for one."

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