HPM: New Totem

Auburn’s now brunette hair wafted in the wind as she walked throughout the circus. So many things had happened in these past few weeks, and the longer that it went on the more joyous it was for her. She enjoyed her new look, as she felt out of place with her affinity with plants beforehand. Don’t get the wrong idea, she absolutely loved her totem, being a Charmander was almost like a blessing for her, and it held so many memories with her family; as her brother themselves had influenced her decision.

Being a grass type was just so much more relaxing for her though. She enjoyed every minute of it, to the point of even dreading having to change back. She shook her head, pushing the thoughts out. “Don’t worry about it. Being a Charmander ain't a bad thang ta be.” She mumbled to herself.

She hadn't realized where she had wandered to until she heard an unfamiliar voice speak out to her. “Care for a fortune reading?” She looked over and saw a slender looking man, pale and smiling slightly with his eyes closed.

“Ah, no thank ya. I’m just here ta look around right now.” She gave a pleasant smile back before beginning to turn around, but then stopped when he spoke again.

“I sense something drastic changing in your future, a very near one at that. Care to know now?” His smile became cheeky for a second, and then faded back to the small one she met him with.

Tempted, Auburn strolled over cautiously to the fortune teller, settling into the scene with him.

“Ah, I am glad that you changed your mind. So, would you like for me to read about your future love life?” A faint hint of another cheeky smile crept onto his face, and was instantly replaced with his calm demeanor once more.

Flustered, Auburn couldn't help but stutter ever so slightly. “N-not really! I was more um, interested in what ya was sayin’ about somethin’ drastic changin’ soon?” It was already gnawing at the edges of her mind, what in the world it could be that he would have to call out to her personally.

“Yes, yes, what I mentioned before. Well, I can’t tell you everything, that wouldn't be any fun now would it? But, I can give you something to help let you guess for yourself.” He leaned over for a second and came straight back up with a mask; one that easily resembled a Quilladin. The man handed it over to her, insisting that she takes it.

Auburn sat speechless, simply staring at the item in front of her. She looked up, a questioning look on her face. “Wha...What exactly is this for?”

“Ah a ah. That’s for you to find out. Wear it if you like it. But I must warn you, the effects it causes are permanent.” She gave a slow nod, still not quite understanding what he meant. “Now, can I interest you in your future love life?” A hint at a cheeky smile appeared on his face, and Auburn quickly got up, clearly red in the face.

“No thanks! Thank ya very much for the mask!” She blurted out as she strode away from him.

Staring at the mask once she got home, Auburn wasn't sure what to do with it. Tempted to know of it’s power, she carefully put it on.

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Yup, Auburn is now permanently a Quilladin. uwu