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AZ: I can't be the only one who already misses Kuu, can I?

DD: Rei. Stop trying to pity-farm us.

MB: We didn't even get to meet her vicariously.

VA: And you're probably never gonna see her again; live with it.

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UO: You guys talking about Kuu?

CC: Ya.

UO: ... Can you believe I sat down next to her and never got the opportunity to give her my name?

LE: I see it.

DD: Sounds like you.

CC: Yep, you're our trainer.

UO: Thanks, guys. I got this invitation in the mail, c'mon out and take a look.

Castelia City - Colton's Apartment

They sat down and passed the invitation around to each other, Helmsman and Julius looking at each other with winning smirks. While they had been passing it around, Colton looked at his sneakers in curiosity.

Are these shoes "sensible" by Renard's standards? I mean, they have been subject to some wear and tear, but not [3 times across America]'s worth of wear, he reasoned. And does that sensible shoe thing apply to my team? He was contemplating how they would possibly treat his team inadvertently leaving tracks when 9-Volt - having had to lay the letter in front of him so he could read it because he couldn't hold it without ruining the stock - brought up a valid question.

<Where's Lucario?>

Hasslemon

Upon logging back into the client, there would be five words meeting them at the bottom of a new chat.

SP: I need some time alone.

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-remember how Ever was going to get a drink?-

-it turned into two-

-and then very quickly into ten-

-he's just now waking up-

Ugh...it feels like there's a party in my skull and they're fistfighting the cops...

-PEFE!Every is sitting in a chair near the bed, reading a book-

PEFE!Every: Morning.

Ever: Technically still true. What are you doing here?

PEFE!Every: I got you home after the second time you threw up.

Ever: Doesn't actually explain why you're in my room.

PEFE!Every: You think I went with you to a bar and wasn't also drinking? I fell asleep the second I sat down.

Ever: Fair enough.

-with a lot of grumbling, he extricates himself from the bed-

Ever: Why am I so hungover? Did I not drink water or something before going to bed?

PEFE!Every: I tried to get you to, but you said you deserved it.

Ever: ...I mean, drunk me wasn't wrong. She's an asshole, but she wasn't wrong.

PEFE!Every: Uh, okay.

Ever: Arceus, I can't believe I did that again...

-he produces a water bottle from somewhere and chugs from it-

PEFE!Every: Get hungover?

Ever: No, that's about average. I'm talking about Kuu. Whenever someone like that shows up, it's like...

-he waves his hand irritably-

PEFE!Every: I wonder if it has to do with our shared ancestry.

Ever: Of course it has to do with that. Honestly.

PEFE!Every: Then why was I not similarly affected?

Ever: You and I think differently. And...well, it's a pattern in my life, really.

-he sighs-

PEFE!Every: What do you think her prophecy means?

Ever: Are you serious?

PEFE!Every: Predicting the future is a well-known capacity of many species. It's not outside the realm of possibility that she'd be capable of it. Now come on, help me figure it out. Someone in vibrant green...maybe Brie? I should talk to her.

Ever: Ugh. It means fuck off is what it means. She's just messing with you.

PEFE!Every: That seems very accusatory. She was pretty suspicious, but ultimately she didn't seem like she was causing any harm.

Ever: Uuuuuugh.

PEFE!Every: Is this because of how weird you were during that battle? If it was, don't worry, I'm not mad. My team is fine, and you pretty clearly weren't yourself.

Ever: Exactly. I never seem to be these days.

-he finishes the water bottle and stalks out. PEFE!Every blinks, shrugs, and picks up her book to finish it, occasionally taking notes in the margins about possibilities for the fulfillment of her prophecy-

Hokulani Observatory

-Sophocles square up against his challenger. It's been a while since he's actually been challenged directly, and between that and the fact that Molayne was gone was... getting to him.-

Deziree: Oof. Poor kid looks like he's about to throw up...

Dune: Kinda reminds you of someone, huh?

-Deziree jumps a second before recognizing the voice right behind her shoulder and turning to give him a kiss.-

Deziree: You made it!

Dune: Eventually, yeah. Had to make a detour in Lumiose City. I'll tell you about it later.

-Ludmilla hasn't noticed Dune's arrival, and is already fighting.-

Sophocles: Vikavolt, use Thunderbolt!

-The lightning bolt flies across the air, but is suddenly and violently redirected right into Sandnix's club.-

-Sandnix's Lightning Rod activated! His Spec. Attack increases!-

Sophocles: ... Uh oh.

Ludmilla: Sandnix, Flame Charge!

-The Marowak spins his newly acquired Thick Club before rushing in and slamming into the hovering bug.-

Dune: Oh, nice. The little gasmask guy evolved.

Deziree: Yep! And he's pretty buff now, too.

-Sandnix dodges the Vikavolt's Air Slash and cracks him over the head with a Fire Punch.-

Dune: This is actually kinda sad to watch.

Deziree: Not for me!

Stormchaser

-Gabe may stumble across Kaito-

Somewhere

Vali Mountain

Cynthia: -mental shrug, still telepathically- ~I guess so. But you do fight with your mons too in a way. It was harder than I thought to order Ashley and Embry around.~

Phaz: "You two are pretty silent... Huh."

He stops and looks at the sign, squinting eyes.

"...I have no idea what that means."

Cynthia: -aloud- ~Vali Town. Up Ahead. New visitors stop at Vali Outpost to get winter clothing. It's colder than Yveltal's heart up there. Nice greeting.~

"Yeaaaaah, let's go see that first."

Vroom vroom.

Hoenn, Lilycove City, Phazya's Family House [TIME SHENANIGANOS]

Phaz is lazing around in his room, finally enjoying some good rest in his (relatively) large bed.

Phaz: "Aaaaah~... So comfyyyy~ It's december~..."

Rolls in bed.

"And I'm with my Darliiiing~! What do you wanna do Sergeeey~?"

Hoenn, Lilycove City, Phazya's Family House - TS

Sergey was currently sitting besides the bed no the ground, stroking and aptting Loran for a bit, currently he was wearing the dress he got from Phaz earlier.

Sergey: "I don't know, Darling~ What do you want to do?"

Route 19

Man: There are Dunsparce in this toute, as well as Mareep and Riolu at the ranch, if you want to catch something.

Lilicove, Phazya's Family House

Phaz: "Hmm~... Cuddle near the fire again and play games~"

*KNOCK KNOCK IT'S KNUCKLES*

Well, two mon with two letters and invitations knocking at the window.

"...Uh? What's this?"

He opens the window to let the mons rest in, then closes because it's cold outside, and takes the two letters and invitations.

"...Hey look, invitations for a Christmas party by... uh... I think it's someone from the J-Team?"

Route 19:

"A Riolu...isn't that some kind of fighting dog pokemon with super powers?" The young man asked before the Patrat took the opportunity to try and bite Chopper...which was not very effective to say the least.

"You know what to do Chopper, show that Patrat your special move, DYNAMIC PUNCH!" The trainer ordered his Machop companion. Not even 5 seconds later, Chopper landed a swift punch into the Patrat's face that was so powerful, it appeared to create an explosion that sent the mon flying back several feet, tumbling and rolling through the tall grass before landing face up, dazed, confused, and unconscious.

"Booyah! Nobody messes with my Chopper unless they feel like taking a beating!" The young man boasted, with Chopper simply flexing his biceps in a victory pose.

"Now, where's this Riolu you were talking about?" The young man then asked.

Savannah: Okayokay... Do you have any ideas?

-She turns to the others.-

-Lanie is around somewhere and open for interaction.-

Hoenn, Lilycove City, Phazya's Family House - TS

Sergey took one of the invitations, reading through it - also wondering how the Pokémoneven knew he was here at the moment

Sergey: "Huh... do you want to go there with me, Darling?"

Lilicove, Phazya's Family House

Phaz smiles warmly.

Phaz: "Yes please~"

He jumps back in the bed and hugs Sergey from behind.

"Waddya wanna wear~?"

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-Somewhere, in a remote area of a region kept off the maps, there sits a building. That's about the most that can be said about it - it's squat, concrete, and surrounded by a barbed wire fence which makes it clear that the place doesn't encourage tourism. A narrow road leading up to an iron gate is the only way in or out, and a sign next to it proclaims the site's name to be:

-At least, that's what the sign reads. Whether or not that's the actual name of the building is anyone's guess. Reality is out for lunch, after all.-

-Inside, a dark man in a dark suit is gliding through the corridors. His name badge simply reads "Counsellor". None of the security guards give him a second glance - they've all seen him before, though not one could claim to remember his face. Besides, the clearance level on his ID card is high enough to get him wherever he needs to be.-

-He stops outside a cell door embossed with the number "134", then glances down at the clipboard in his hands.-

-He gestures for a guard to unlock the door. Inside, the air is bitingly cold, a good thirty degrees lower than the corridor outside. Ice forms around the bars of the window and the frame of the door. A young woman in prison scrubs with unkempt, raven-black hair is sat on a cot in the corner, staring blankly at the opposite wall. Her wrists are cuffed and a collar sits around her neck, letting out a low hum that only she can hear. She barely glances at her guest as he pulls up a chair to seat himself.-

The Counsellor: Hello, Lucille. Or am I talking to Shard today?

Lucille: ...

The Counsellor: Lucille, then. How are you feeling today?

Lucille: ...

The Counsellor: We're not going to get anywhere if you don't talk to me, Lucille.

Lucille: ...

The Counsellor: Actually, that's not true. How about something different, Lucille? I'll make you a proposal, and all you have to do is listen.

Lucille: ...

The Counsellor: You've been a model patient during your time here. You've displayed obvious remorse, alongside a willingness to try and keep your more... abnormal abilities under control for the sake of others' safety. Not to mention that you are clearly still unfit to stand trial. I think I can make the case that we're on track to clear you for early release.

Lucille: ...

The Counsellor: Of course, you'd need to repay the debt somehow. Thankfully, I have a proven record of being able to find people willing to help reintegrate former patients into society. I know of a certain group who would be very interested in someone like you. All that would be required is your participation in a simple medical trial, and you would be allowed to leave.

Lucille: ...

The Counsellor: Intrigued? I'll mention it to Shard next time we talk and let you know what she says.

Lucille: ...

The Counsellor: Thank you for a very productive session, Lucille. I'll be seeing you again shortly.

-He gives a wooden smile before he departs, leaving Lucille alone in her frozen cell, with no-one but herself for company.-

Vari Mountains

I like to think otherwise. Once a trainer demonstrates the ability to punch a mon into the wall, then I'll acknowledge their skills rather than their team's skills.

"I'm honestly mostly surprised that monese has a written language," he admitted. "I wonder if being Talbain allows me to read it?" He looked at the scarf, considering donning it. But with no undeciphered monese script, why bother?

Castelia City - Colton's Apartment

He still had his suit from his interview with the boss. Maybe that was too formal.

He could just wear his iconic jacket and blue jeans, headphones nowhere to be seen. Nah, probably a little too casual. With no indication of how formal the party might be, he didn't know what he should wear.

He didn't even really know where the party was being held. Some Renier character's place, and while the name did sound somewhat like they came from Hoenn, how could he know? There was no address, so it was basically a middle finger going "HA! Unless you can find out the address, you're not going!"

...

Meh, what the heck, he'll pester someone on the J-Team. Maybe Kaito, if his memory served him right, they got to interact with Kuu. Maybe talking to them about it would help somewhat.

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Hoenn, Lilycove City, Phazya's Family House - TS

Sergey instantly blushed as Phaz hugged him like this.

Sergey: "W-W-Well... wh-what would you like me to wear, Darling?"

Vali Mountains

Cynthia: -telepathically- ~Clearly you never saw him with anything remotely sword shaped. Laughed at him when he learned how to use one in Medieval Joust because he looked ridiculous but then I saw him down a glitch orb with thoses skills and only the help of Embry and Ark.~

-aloud:- "Bet you wouldn't understand. It is another alphabet after all..."

Soon enough they're close to the Outpost...

Lilycove, Phazya's Family House

Phaz: "Hmm~ Maybe keep the dress for another time and instead make you wear a cute tuxedo with a small tophat~... Oh, and some cute accessories too, like maybe a choker~? What would you even give to me~?"