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[notevensorey]

WHO: Sorey and y'all!
WHERE: The Libra app
WHEN: Around May 12th
WHAT: Sorey has an exciting announcement to make!
WARNINGS: Shouldn't be anything more than language

[Sorey has been a bit busy lately, but he's cheerful as always when he addresses the network at large. His adorable Comfey, Alice, is a new addition to those who haven't been part of his therapy sessions.]

Hullo, everyone! I'm Dr Sorey Shepard, or Dr Rosewood if you'd prefer. I wanted to let you all know that I've asked Professor Oak, POKEGO's leader, for assistance with the magical college project. Three of our professors have volunteered to help be part of the faculty, so they should be arriving shortly. They'd be Professors Rowan, Juniper, and Sycamore! August and Waver, we can talk about how best to integrate them once they've arrived. I'll be sure to introduce you to each other.

In addition, I'm happy to announce that we would like to extend to Libra users an open invitation to join POKEGO through our apprenticeship program. Only if you want to! This is entirely voluntary. However, it's going to be a lengthy process involving a few background checks and a training program set up by your mentor. You're also free to leave at any point if you feel that it's not a good fit for you. However, should you choose to leave after 'graduating' from an apprentice, you won't be able to come back. Please, keep that in mind before you decide to go through with this. Let me know if you have any questions and I'll answer them as best I can!

[His smile then widens.]

Also, since people have been adopting, or getting adopted by, creatures from the Kanto Spirit Realm, if you have any questions at all about them, please don't hesitate to contact Yuuki Shinomiya! He'll answer all your questions about Pokemon! Professor Oak and I are confident in his knowledge of the creatures.

Thanks for your time, everyone!

Comments

voice; un: wisteria

[reenforces]

[He's a little amused by Sorey gently throwing Yuuki to the wolves here. The kid needs to socialize more, that's true.]

Being a mentor wasn't really an option for me before, so this will be interesting. I've been with POKEGO since I was sixteen. I'm sure I can contribute something valuable here.

Thanks for handling the announcement, Sorey. As always, you know just the right thing to say.

[notevensorey]

[Sorey's... probably the better one to wrangle Yuuki while Mikleo can wrangle Abasi. He can only do so much with three cats when he's just a therapy dog.]

I wasn't comfortable being a mentor myself after graduating into a full-fledged member. I mean, I was still in university at the time, you know? However, now that I've graduated and gotten more comfortable with my job, I'm honestly looking forward to the opportunity of being a mentor.

[A-aw, he blushes a little at that.]

Oh, no, it was the least I could do! I know the three of you don't really like public speaking.... Ahem, anyway! How much do you wanna bet that you'll have a second mentee following after Jun?

[reenforces]

[It's true, and despite himself he's actually grown to respect the guy. Mikleo is slowly but surely learning his language.]

Grad school seems like it would be a lot on top of the mentorship program. But now that you're settled and a little more confident, I think you'll do great.

[He thinks Sorey could've done great even right after graduation, but he'll keep that in his back pocket for now.]

I've got a good excuse. The other two just hate people. [lol] A second? Hmm... We'll see how it goes. There's only so many of us, though, so I don't want to turn anyone away.

[Though there is Jun's boyfriend to consider. He tends to follow him around like a bit of a lost puppy.]

[notevensorey]

[Jeez... Sorey's blush is only growing brighter and he runs a hand through his hair, a little flustered.]

Thanks, Mikleo. I'll certainly be doing my best to guide any apprentices under my wing!

[It's a little nerve-wracking, to be honest, but it's also exciting to think about being able to teach someone.]

I can't argue that. Still, I think two apprentices should be the max for each of us. That shouldn't be too much to handle, though naturally we'll be able to say no if we feel as if we can't handle taking on any or we can only take on one at a time.

[reenforces]

[Sorey, your praise kink is showing.]

I think you're right: two is enough. That said, I think I can handle two, assuming we get along reasonably well.

I can deal with difficult personalities to a point, but if someone is unwilling to learn, that's not a personality issue. [He waves a hand invisibly.] I'll worry about it if it comes up.

[He takes a deep breath.]

... I haven't completely decided on what I want to teach at the magic school. I have some time to think about it, right?

[notevensorey]

[NO BULLY, MIKLEO!]

Let me know if it does! Or if the personality difference isn't working out to anyone's benefit. It'll be far more harmful to both of you if you can't work past that, so keep that in mind.

[Sorey just wants to make sure that Mikleo knows that there's no shame if it doesn't work out with his apprentices. He'll do his best with supporting him and the student.]

Yes, you have time. Perhaps a class on folklore or mythology would work well for you?

[reenforces]

I will. I haven't forgotten how much you helped me and Jun figure things out.

[He trusts Sorey's judgment. He's more than proven himself as a mediator at this point.]

Mythology? You might be onto something... That's adjacent enough to my work with the Spirit Gates without overlapping it entirely.