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I am sharing my apple pie recipe with the world this year in hopes that it will bring others joy and reduce the number that I end up making. Feel free to ask questions about the recipe, though I will preface that I do not recommend any substitutions other than gluten free flour for the crust. Keep in mind that if you use the gluten free flour, the dough will be more difficult to work with and may require extra liquid to hold together. @swagtastic-bougie-pompadour this recipe makes three pies, if you need to make more I'd recommend doing it in batches.

Crust ingredients:

7.5 cups of flour

3 cups of butter, frozen, grated, and frozen again

3/4 of a cup of high-proof alcohol (I use everclear, don't worry it bakes out)

1/4 cup of ice water or icecubes

6 tablespoons of sugar

6 teaspoons of salt

Combine the dry ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer, then add the frozen grated butter and mix until it looks a little like sand and pebbles. There will still be small lumps of butter, thats okay. You should be able to squeeze a handful of the mixture and it will hold together. Then combine the ice or ice water with the alcohol, and slowly stream it into the bowl while the mixer is running. Depending on the temperature and humidity, you may not need all of the liquid. It will form a very shaggy dough that seems a little dry, do not over mix. Dump the bowl out onto a floured surface, shape into a circle, and divide into six equal parts. Shape each section roughly into a ball, wrap in plastic or other wrap, and refrigerate at least one hour or until ready to use. When ready, roll each crust one at a time on a floured surface to approximately 1/4 inch thickness. Go slowly, rotating the dough to get an even circle. Patch any holes or cracks that form with a little water and flour, pressing the dough back together. You can freeze the unbaked dough for later use, but let thaw in the refrigerator over night before rolling out.

Apple filling ingredients:

15 lbs of granny smith (or another tart baking apple), about 10 apples per pie

3 cups of brown sugar

3/4 teaspoon fine salt

6 tablespoons of apple pie spice (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, clove) (measure from the heart)

1 cup of lemon juice, optional

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, divided

3 tablespoons of water

1/2 cup butter, cut into slices

Peel and thinly slice apples. I like to put them in gallon sized zip-top bags, but large bowls work too. Add the sugar, salt, spices, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup of cornstarch, and shake (for bags) or stir (for bowls) to coat. Let the mixture rest for at least an hour, or overnight in the refrigerator. The apples will release a lot of liquid. Strain out the liquid into a saucepan, set aside the apples. Simmer the liquid over a low heat until reduced by half, then in a separate small bowl mix the remaining cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Pour the slurry into the reduced liquid, stirring rapidly until very thick. Turn off heat and immediately add butter, stir until butter is melted and incorporated, then let cool.

To assemble:

Roll out bottom crust and use the roling pin to gently transfer to a 8 or 9 inch pie round pie pan. Gently press the crust into the pan to fit, then prick the bottom several times with a fork to prevent the crust from puffing up. Pack apple slices into the pans until they are mounded over the top, it will seem like there are too many but they will cook down and shrink slightly. Pour the cooled apple syrup over the apples, tapping the pan on the counter to get it to settle in the cracks. Roll out the top crust and decorate however you like, but make sure there are a few holes to let out steam. Gently position top crust over the pie, trim edge to about 1 inch over the edge, and then fold top edge under the bottom edge and crimp with fingers or a fork to seal. Heat oven to 400° F, place pie pans on a baking sheet to prevent dripping in the oven, and brush the tops with egg wash or milk, and optionally sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake for 40-45 minutes. If the crust browns too quickly, cover with foil until the full time is reached. Let cool for about an hour before serving, and enjoy!

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[orchard-lad]

Orchards and Wild Pokemon

[The lesson is held in the orchard, under a bright sunny day. Darnell is sat under a parasol, petting a random Budew he found.]

I'd like to thank Ellisa ( @adventures-on-foster-island ) for the opportunity to speak at this camp regarding the importance of understanding orchards and its interactions with the ecosystems you establish them in.

Being a trainer is the main occupation that people associate with pokemon. However, for most people it isn’t a career they can, or intend to keep up into their twilight years. For many trainers, one career they transition into is that of orchard-keeping.

Berries are a resources that the world has a never-ending appetite for, being the basis for a majority of the world's food production. Berries are made into kibble, used as items, used as feed for prey pokemon and more. As the world continues to expand and more and more trainers and people keep pokemon, berries are increasingly needed to keep the world fed, hence the need for orchardists.

When it comes to owning orchards, one of the most important parts of your jobs is managing you and your orchard's interactions with the wild pokemon and ecosystem you are in. In creating an orchard, what you are essentially doing is taking up a chunk of an ecosystem entering that ecosystem. Most of the time, we don’t really care about that, as we live in cities or towns, ecosystems built by people for people out of concrete and steel.

But an orchard is a land of wood and grass, food and shelter. This makes it not only attractive, but interactive with the ecosystem around it. There is no way that you can pollinate the trees of the orchard yourself without the pokemon of the area around it, whether it be the Ledybas of Johto or Vivillions of Kalos. To compound this, pokemon specific trees, such as Berries and Apricots don’t just require any land to grow, but land that has been infused with the energy that pokemon give off on a daily basis. Should you somehow grow a berry tree in an isolated location, away from any pokemon, you will soon find that the tree will wither and die in days as it lacks this vital energy. As such, for your orchard to prosper, you have to interact with the ecosystem around you.

Pokemon can be split into three types: Beneficial pokemon, neutral pokemon and harmful pokemon. What pokemon fit into these categories depend on your region and ecosystem. For the sake of this lecture, it will be based on Johto as that is where I am located.

Beneficial pokemon are pokemon like pollinators, or pest control pokemon. While such pokemon might consume a few berries on a day to day basis, their presence and efforts in pest control provide more overall help to your orchard. A Johtoan example would be Furrets and Noctowl.

Neutral pokemon simply live in an area, and might not affect your orchard overall as a whole. This could include Wooper or Dunsparce. Alternatively, neutral pokemon might provide pros and cons that balance each other out. An example would be Hoppip, who might consume nutrients from the soil it decides to rest on, however are really efficient nitrogen fixers. 

Lastly are harmful pokemon, who pose no benefit to the orchard whatsoever. This comes in many ways such as destructive pokemon (Aipom, Houndoom), territorial pokemon (Beedrill, Usaring), and berry/tree consuming pokemon, (Weedle, Caterpie, Paras, Pikachu).

Pokemon don’t fall neatly into these categories. For example, Yanma are really good at pest control, however they are aggressive and will attempt to attack you and other beneficial pokemon. Similarly, Spinarak are good at pest control within their territory, and so are Ariados, but an Ariados might decide to follow you home and smother you in your sleep. Due to the danger that these pokemon pose, they can be classified as harmful pokemon instead. Talking to other orchard owners in your regions and studying pokemon is required for your orchard to function at full efficiency, while having the least impact.

To deal with all of these pokemon, this requires battling capability. Battling and orchard ownership go hand in hand, as similarly to pokemon in the wild, if you want to own land, you must have the capability to back it up. In cities, this capability is provided by the society around you, which enforces such claims through hiring trainers to deal with issues, or the police force. But out in the countryside, this claim is only enforceable by you. Pokemon will not understand nor accept pieces of paper claiming your legal right to own land, and will test your claims repeatedly.

To understand this, we must talk about territory. All pokemon have a territory. In that territory, they often have two parts to it:

Home territory

Resource claim

A home territory is a pokemon’s home, such as a Usaring’s cave, or a Noctowl’s tree. Approaching a home territory will invite warnings, and encroaching on it without permission leads to violence. 

A resource claim is a claim over a resource in an area. This could be the forest surrounding a Usaring’s cave, or the stretch of forest a Noctowl patrols. In this area, they have claims over certain resources, such as mates, berries or prey, but will not clash with other pokemon unless they are competing over those resources.

For certain pokemon, such as Spinarak or Ariados, these two parts are the same.

If you had the numbers, and the power you could enforce a home territory claim over the entire orchards. There certainly are farmers that do so, such as most farms or ranches. But in an orchard, due to your need for pollination and pokemon energy, it is far more reasonable to instead enforce a resource claim. This means that you can cooperate with beneficial pokemon (i.e. pokemon not in competition with the same resources as you, i.e berries). 

Pokemon such as Noctowl or Furrets, which are smarter and more reasonable as well as not being in competition with you, are easy to settle into orchards. Noctowl tend to claim a tree or two on the edge of the orchard, and if reasoned with will often allow you to harvest berries off their trees. Furrets might claim the base of a tree to nest in, and often won’t have any issues with berry harvests, although they might claim a berry or two as a snack.

Both these pokemon consume pests as prey, and as such, short of you invading their nests or burrows, they are often great pokemon to have on your farm. However, their territories might conflict with one another. As such, to prevent constant combat between them, you might help introduce a neutral species between them or another beneficial species, such as a Ledyba swarm. Alternatively, you could also enforce a stronger claim with your pokemon there by having your pokemon patrol there a bit more often. Occasionally, a pokemon might move in that makes for good pest control or pollinator, but disrupt other pokemon already established. In those cases, it might make better sense for you to chase them off instead. 

In contrast, pokemon like Ursaring or Aipom are bad for orchards. Ursaring often claim large swathes of land for resources and are incredibly territorial. In addition, their preferred way of harvesting berries involves damaging the tree to bring the berries to the ground. As they are in direct competition with humans, they often attack on sight and are easily provoked. As a result, it is important to enforce your control over your orchard by beating them in a battle. 

On my orchard alone, I often deal with 3-5 new Ursaring that have been forced from home after losing in a territory battle or evolving that attempt to claim my territory every year. Left alone, these bears can easily damage trees and cause severe harm to your pokemon and yourself. Meanwhile, Aipom are nomadic tree-damagers, consuming large amounts of berries while damaging the branches they hang from. As such, they are a recurring pest that require constant vigilance to handle.

The importance I want to state here is the understanding that owning an orchard requires not only co-existing with the ecosystem, but also establishing yourself. If you choose to never battle for territory, you will soon find your orchard overrun by Beedrill hives, Rattata infestations and angry Ursarings, none of which will stop at fences or legal documents. However, it is important to understand that orchards can’t be pokemon free regions either. Your orchard will soon evolve into an extension of the forest, with countless pokemon setting up different territories competing over different resources. Some might be beneficial for your interests, while others might be negative. Your job is to balance the competing needs of yourself and these various pokemon, and find a way to resolve it that results in the least amount of damage to the ecosystem around you.

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Claw - What is the worst injury you have sustained because of a Pokemon? Has it healed?

Trigger warning for arachnids, maybe body horror?

Once in my early teens, I visited some extended family in a region a little to the south of the Endless Mountains. It was during the Unovan Independence holiday, and my siblings and I were running around barefoot in the grass with water balloons. I felt a sharp pain in my left calf, looked down, didn't see anything, and went back to playing. The next day I couldn't walk my leg was so swollen, so my parents rushed me to the hospital. Apparently that region has a native Pokémon similar to an Ariados, but it's venom is necrotic. I spent the rest of the summer unable to do anything except lay with my leg elevated and take medication to prevent the necrosis from spreading. Fortunately we caught it quickly, because I could have lost my whole leg. Instead, I have a huge dent where the venom ate through my leg muscle.

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Ellisa called out to Pearl in her mind, "Are you busy? We have a new patient who requires extra care,". The caretaker felt a reassuring warmth in return, and a few minutes later, her Gardevoir partner entered the office where Ellisa was waiting.

"I... I need to warn you. These Pokémon might not feel the same as others we have helped. A scientist in another region was fooled into playing Arceus. These Pokémon died, and are back with us now. From what I understand, they communicate telepathically, but not like you. They also have severe sensory hypersensitivity, so try to turn your inner volume down, okay?" Ellisa gently placed a hand on Pearl's head, and the Pokémon nodded with an eager smile. "Good, they just arrived on the PC." Ellisa tapped a few buttons on her tablet, and two Pokéballs came out with a small flash of light. "Come on out, Luma and Tama, I'm excited to meet you two." With another flash, the two balls opened, and there were now an Audino and a Levanny standing in the room. The Pokémon were paler than average for their species, especially the Levanny, who's leaves were yellowing. Though, Ellisa thought, at least she seemed alert and relaxed, compared to her panic-stricken friend. Ellisa spoke softly, putting down her tablet to show empty hands, "Hello, my name is Ellisa. I spend my life helping Pokémon like you, and I hope we can become friends."

@projectxerneas

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Seems like Bane and Yinny haven’t let Safrina know that Victoria is a poacher. Not that she’d possibly even know what that is

The poaching isn't even the half of it, though she'll probably learn all about that in ranger school. It's the experimentation, the torture, the shadowfication, the Shadow Sky. I had to nurse hundreds of Pokémon back to health after the acid rain melted their skin, and not all of them made it. I have a dear friend, Alex @alexanders-pokemon-adventure who's Castform hasn't been the same since. While I do have the experience necessary to reopen the hearts of shadow Pokémon, these so called "natural shadows" are different. It changed the structure of their DNA, and I don’t know how to help them. Again, if Victoria ever decides she wants to right all her wrongs, I run a program to help criminals become reformed and earn their trainer license back. I'd love to see that, especially since I know she is an expert on all this shadow stuff.

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An Introduction to the History of Domestication

As I study to become a professor, my main field of study has been on Pokémon domestication and the effects that humans have had on the ecosystem because of our relationship with Pokémon. The difference between wild and domesticated Pokémon vary depending on species and climate, and are often so subtle that the average person may overlook them. Things like size, fur length and patterns, disease resistances, and temperment are clues as to whether a Pokémon was born in the wild or captivity. Why is this important though?

Noticing and documenting these differences can help track populations in the wild. For example, a pack of wild Growlith in Kanto is a natural part of the ecosystem; however if domestic Growlith were introduced to the pack via abandonment or breeder dumping, the ecosystem would fall out of balance and the Pokémon may fight eachother. Another important thing to note is that some Pokémon species, such as Swirlix, Fidough, and Yamper, were never wild in the first place, and seeing them out in the wild is troubling since they lack survival skills, and upset the predator-prey balance.

Pokémon in the field egg group are often the easiest to study, as humans have been domesticating mammalian Pokémon for roughly ten thousand years. Did you know that Mareep were some of the first Pokémon ever domesticated? Through selective breeding, domestic Mareep went from an agressive species that would shock anyone who came close, to a docile Pokémon who lets caretakers shear its wool regularly. Eventually this selective breeding also produced a species without an electric typing, Wooloo, which resulted in softer wool.

Eevee is another great example of long term domestication. It is believed that long ago, wild Eevee from different climates had traits from the species they would evolve into from the time they were born. Eevee born near water with Vaporeon parents would have webbed feet, sleeker bodies, and more teeth, whereas those born in the ice and snow to Glaceon parents would have much thicker fur and hold onto more fat in their bodies. These slight variations helped the young Eevee survive until evolution. When Eevee became a popular partner Pokemon, researchers and breeders caught a lot of them to cash in on the popularity, dwindling the wild populations. Although some decendants of these original, wild, and slightly less adaptive Eevee still exist, most of the ones you can find today were bred from a mix of variated Eevees and released through special programs when they were on the verge of extinction.

Although we have been domesticating Pokémon for longer than recorded history, the science behind it wasn't truly studied until the last few centuries. One of the most noteable recent studies was done on fox Pokémon, specifically Nickit and Vulpix. This study proved that humans selected each generation of "puppy" Pokémon based on behavior rather than appearance, and that behavioral genes were linked to morphological traits, which is how we got our well known friendly canines.

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Ms Elisa my friend Kivo got an egg and it recently hatched into a cyclizar and this is his first pokemon do you have any tips on taking care of them? Oh and here's what they look like

•°[Photo ID: A baby cyclizar with lighting blue eyes, it's blepping at the camera]°•

-@safrina-shards

I have to say, a baby dragon type is not something I would recommend as a first partner Pokémon. Both dragons and babies need lots of specialized care, and combined makes for practically a full time job. My first recommendation to your friend would be to find a specialist who could take over for them. If they are dead set on keeping the little guy, I can offer a few tips, but they really should seek help from someone who works with dragons more.

Reptilian hatchlings often go a few days to a week or so before they eat their first meal. They are still absorbing the yolk and don't necessarily need to eat until after their first shed. Speaking of shedding, they will do so quite frequently while they grow. The best thing you can do to help them shed is offer them a humid environment. Your friend can bring the baby into the bathroom with them while they shower, and the steam will help loosen the skin. Do not try to peel it off yourself, as you can rip the new skin underneath. The most common places for shed to get stuck are the toes, eye caps, and nostrils. Again, humidity is your friend for helping remove the skin, but if all else fails take them to the Pokémon Center and let a nurse help. If old skin gets stuck for too long, it can cut off circulation and lead to amputation. As far as diet goes, I believe Cyclizar are carnivores. Some reptilians do okay on a dried bug-meal diet, but some would rather starve than eat anything but live prey. Either way, make sure to dust the food with mineral powder (which can be found at any Pokémart) to ensure they are getting the proper nutrition. Other foods can be given as occasional snacks, but avoid anything super processed, high in fat, sugar, or sodium, and things like chocolate and onions which are toxic to most Pokémon. For enrichment, you have to keep in mind that Cyclizar are persistence predators, able to chase their prey for miles to wear it down. Long walks while it is still small, and lots of riding time when it gets old enough, are the best ways to provide exercise and enrichment for them. Cyclizar are not often interested in battle, though there are exceptions. Most of them would rather serve as house 'mon or ride 'mon, and make very loyal companions to trainers who take good care of them. Good luck you guys, let me know if I can do anything for you and your new friend!

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The class takes place along the northern outskirts of the garden, where the orchard meets a large rock formation. The air is humid, hot, and still. To either side of Ellisa stand her Empoleon and Lynn’s Charizard. Ellisa is wearing a hiking back pack over her regular overalls and pink shirt, and gathers students around to show them how it is packed as she teaches.

Surviving Your Trainer Journey

Any trainer embarking on a long journey should have a few basic skills to keep themselves and their Pokémon safe. There are also a few tools that you should carry, regardless of what kinds of Pokémon are on your team. Every trainer's backpack should contain: a whistle to alert others on the trail to danger, a knife or hatchet for cutting wood, at least one way to start a fire that is not a fire type Pokémon, a way to purify water, a comprehensive first aid kit (more on that later), a tarp or tent, and a sleeping bag. It may seem silly to carry around some of these items if you have a Pokémon who can use moves to achieve the same effect, however you never know what could happen in the wilderness. Your Pokémon could become sick, injured, exaughsted, or with the rise of evil teams, kidnapped. Although having Pokémon with you does make life safer, you should never rely on them so heavily that you put your or their life in danger.

Aside from the regular potions and revives that every trainer can purchase at the local Pokémart, you should carry certain medical supplies in your first aid kit. Contact your local Pokémon Center for the specific needs of your partner Pokémon, but there are some general items that work for most. You'll need some kind of disinfectant; alcohol wipes are the easiest to come by, but won't work for mucus-bodied Pokémon such as Goomy and Shellos. If you can find Iodine tincture, it will work on a broader variety of Pokémon. Bandages are also important, but make sure to stock more than just Band-Aids. Gauze and medical tape may be necessary for larger wounds, and the new zipper-like stitches are incredibly useful to close up deep gashes in a pinch. Another essential part of the kit is life saving medication. Specifically Asprin (blood thinner, fever reducer, swelling reducer, and pain reliever) and Benadryl. Both of these medications can be taken by a wide variety of Pokémon as well as humans, and can save a life while waiting on true medical care. Benadryl in particular can be used to treat not only allergies, but also non-battle related poisoning. Be sure to contact your Pokémon Center for proper dosage of these medications for each of the Pokémon on your team, and keep a written list inside the first aid kit.

Lets go over the most important survival skill, building a fire. You should start by finding a dry place, at least 10 feet away from any trees or other vegitation. Most trails have places where others have already built fire pits, usually outlined by a circle of rocks, but if you can't find one you'll have to start from scratch. Push away leaves, sticks, and other flammable debris roughly 5ft in diameter. If there are medium sized rocks available, place those in a circle to help contain the fire, otherwise you'll have to dig a little bit to create a pit. Once the circle is built, you'll need to collect fire wood. Choose dry, dead wood rather than trying to cut fresh, as green wood is much harder to burn. Gather way more than you think you will need, especially in dry conditions where the fire will consume faster. Once your large feeder logs are in place, gather lots of smaller sticks and twigs, sorting them by size. Start with the smallest pieces, and build a tipi shape inside the pit. Next, you need a fire starter. Lighters are a common choice, but not very reliable in windy conditions. A flint and steel combination is the most reliable, but hard to use. Water-proof matches are my top recommendation, however you should carry at least two options just in case. Either way, use something very dry and thin, such as dead leaves, moss, paper, or wood shavings as fuel to light your fire, placing the burning material underneath the tipi. As soon as the small twigs catch, quickly begin feeding it more small pieces, gradually increasing in size as the fire grows. Once your fire is established, add a medium sized log, being careful not to smother your hard work. In damp conditions, you may need to continue feeding small wood to keep the fire going until the bigger log catches. Congratulations, you have now built a fire! Make sure to keep it fed, and don't allow it to escape the pit. Remember Smokey the Ursaring says, "Only you can prevent forest fires".

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Hi Ellisa first I would like to thank you and Lynn for taking care of Bud during my … while I was indisposed and while I am recovering . Second over the past few days, I have been informed that during my recent medical emergency I alarmed many people, and would like to apologize for any inconvenience. I put you and Lynn through.

Bud was an absolute joy to have, hanging out with our other grass hybrids (Jean, Oliver, and Baggins), and keeping them out of trouble. We saved a handlful of cuttings and seeds if you're interested in any of those. We have not yet tried to germinate the seeds however the cuttings are growing roots in a glass of water in the greenhouse. I assure you, you caused us no inconvenience.

The caretaker in me wants to bop you in the head though. What were you thinking, preforming such a dangerous experiment all on your own when you know your friends would have helped had you asked? Please don't ever put your life in danger like that again! Also, not to pry, but if you ever want, we have top of the line therapist connections here at Foster Island. You've been through so much, but you have so many people who care about you and want to help.

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Ms Elisa are stylers not be able to affect angered Alpha pokemon or I'd it just the school stylers? Because Kivo, my friend who is in uva for the ranger classes may have gotten himself in a situation with a angry Alpha numel he tried making it calm via the styler but it didn't work

-@safrina-shards

I honestly thought Alphas were a myth? Lynn is the one to ask about the capabilities of stylers though. Let me go get him for you....

Hey there kid! School stylers aren't the best, because you're likely to break it and they don't want to spend a lot of money on something that won't last long. It's kind of like you don't buy a kid who just got their driver's license a brand new sports car because they are probably going to get into an accident. As you get older and more experienced, the Union will let you have better stylers. For now, your friend's best bet is to try to battle the Pokémon to weaken it before bringing out the styler. It would also help to have a friend or two if the Pokémon is particularly powerful. You guys stay safe though and back out if things get too rough, it's not worth your life and health! Get a teacher if things get out of hand okay? -Lynn

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( @taraka-at-naranjauva Since the last ask went private, here’s a different one)

So you have an entire Island to care for Pokemon on? How do you get everything you need? Boat? Airplane? Underground tunnel? Maybe even teleporting? Oh, and Hi! I’m Cossie!

Hi Cossie! It's a small island off the coast of Hoenn, where Lynn and I are from. We provide a lot for ourselves, growing most of our own food and harvesting solar, wind, and water energy. For the things we can't produce, most of it is brought to us by cargo ship. When we are able to order from small businesses, it's either sent by the PC system or Pokémon delivery.

Pokéballs are fun to talk about: we have a recycling agreement with Devon Corp. in Rustboro. Almost all Pokémon come to us in some kind of Pokéball, and they all leave here in a Great Ball. We send all of our old balls back to the company and buy the Great Balls back at a heavily discounred price. A Rotom Drone comes by once a month to make the trade off!

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Hi Ms Elisa :) whatcha doing?

-@safrina-shards

Hi Safrina! I'm going over some adoption applications while getting ready for bed, it's getting late in this time zone. What are you up to this evening?

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Woahh foster island sounds amazing!!! When I get older and become a ranger can I visit there?

-@safrina-shards

//OOC: Hello ^^

Hello! You can visit any time! We are nearing the end of our summer camp, but there are still a few days left to join the festivities. If you can't make it before camp ends that's okay too! We have regularly scheduled tours, sometimes ranger and trainer schools plan field trips to the island, and we are always encouraging young people to volunteer and or adopt! If your ranger school has any volunteer hour requirements for graduation, we have plenty of opportunities for that here. Hope to meet you in person sometime soon!

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🌋

Please wake up. Please be okay.

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🕯️ - @pokebiologisthal

I bet he would love the marine life around Foster Island. He and Lynn are the same age, they could grumble about the Union and getting "old" together. Oh yeah he likes hot tea, maybe I should send him some of the blends we make to serve in the cafeteria?

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[adventures-on-foster-island]

The scene begins in the gardens of Foster Island, on a battle platform with short wooden bleachers on the long sides. It is a hot and bright summer afternoon, the smell of the ocean mixed with flowers on the wind. Ellisa and Lynn stand in the center of the platform, squinting in the sunlight. The bleachers are full of people of all ages, some with their Pokémon by their side. In the front rows sit a handful of individuals wearing official Foster Island lanyards.

"Hello everyone, and welcome to Foster Island's first ever summer camp! Over the course of the next month, you will learn lots of useful skills to help you on your trainer journey or at home. You'll make friends, camp under the stars, have adventures, and maybe even take home a new member of your Pokémon team!

I'd like to introduce our instructors who will be teaching classes this month, so please welcome to the floor Alex from @alexanders-pokemon-adventure, Archie and Maxie from @aqua-magma-official, Darnell from @orchard-lad, Ranger Honoria Sorrell from @freerangeranger, and Professor Cypress from @professor-jh-cypress! Lynn and I will also be teaching a few courses, and you can ask anyone here questions about their class or directions around the island."

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