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-Leonard gives a harrumph and folds his arms - or more accurately, folds his arm - in return.-
Leonard: I didn't do anything to myself. It was that damned thief's fault, not mine.
-Lucille, meanwhile, cocks an eyebrow at Cleo's choice of outfit.-
Lucille: Winter cold finally starting to get to you or something?
Hail: <Cold! Cold!>
SkiddoCon
-A certain young woman-who-may-or-may-not-be-a-Magnezone-by-birth is wandering around, with a rather large bag of swag in one arm.-
Deziree: I can't believe they sold out of Sonic Screwdrivers already! Ah, well. I found a 1/18 model of Gundam Deathscythe. That makes me happy. Y'know, I should really put together some of these models at some point, rather than just collect them and leave them in my bag...
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Cleo decides to turn her attention to Lucille for a moment to answer her question.
Cleo: Actually no, I'm in this getup because I was visiting my Grand Uncle who's in town for the week or so on business. And while I may be - in his words - "his little morning and evening star", he does expect a degree of modesty from his grandnieces~
Cleo raises an eyebrow at Leonard
Cleo: Thief? You were mugged? -Sigh- This is why you shouldn't flaunt your wealth, Dandelion.
edited 1st Mar '14 2:27:44 AM by PippingFool
I'm having to learn to pay the priceLumiose Hospital
Leonard: Describing it as a mugging doesn't even begin to do it justice. She was waiting for me in my own apartment, for Arceus' sake. Took my Mega Ring, crushed my arm, stabbed me through the shoulder, and then vanished. Gave me a lecture before she left, too, as if she was in any position to tutor me about what's right and wrong.
-Lucille glances down at the ground.-
Lucille: Yeah... still hard to believe that something like that happened in the middle of Lumiose, of all places.
Hail: <Lumiose! Lumiose!>
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Cleo: -To Lucille- Every city has it's poisonous underbelly. You should read about those underground crime rings in some of the safest cities on earth.
Cleo turns her attention to Leonard again.
Cleo: Wait, she wasn't out for your money, but for you Mega Ring?
Cleo is about to add on to that sentence, but is distracted by a message on her Holocaster.
edited 28th Feb '14 4:09:22 PM by PippingFool
I'm having to learn to pay the priceLumiose City
Cleo heads out of the room for a second to take the call, and walks back in not long after.
Cleo: That was Pip by the way, she says she'll come up to visit after Larry finishes doting on her for the day and that she's bringing little Remy and his friend along with her.
...She also makes note that her grandmother is in town today and may come and see you later. So you best be on your best behaviour, Leonard. You don't want to be hobbled as well as armless.
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-Leonard raises an eyebrow at Cleo in mild surprise. Lucille, by contrast, looks almost nervous, but does her best to try and compose herself quickly.-
Lucille: ...Wait, Aunt Lydia's coming?
Leonard: I have to say, I was not expecting quite so many guests. I suppose I ought to be grateful for the attention, even if it does mean having to be seen like this...
SkiddoCon
-Lexaeus is watching a video-game speed metal band from afar when Seishirou approaches him -
Human!Seishirou: Surprisingly good, aren't they?
Human!Lexaeus: Yes. I like their Zelda remix.
Human!Seishirou: As do I for Mario.
Human!Lexaeus: You excited for the new [INSERT GAME SERIES]?
Human!Seishirou: Of course.
Human!Lexaeus: Finally, someone with good taste in games.
Human!Seishirou: -laughs- Thanks.
Human!Lexaeus: ...You know, you seem awfully familiar.
Human!Seishirou: ...As do you.
Guy: Nice Seishirou and Lexaeus costumes, you two!
Human!Lexaeus: ...Seishirou?
Human!Seishirou: ...Lexaeus?
Both: ...
...Wait a minute YOU
Contact Me!Lumiose Hospital.
Cleo: Yeah. According to Pip, she's in town getting a few things for your Grand Uncle that aren't exactly commonplace in Laverre. So while she's in town she may as well visit Dandelion here.
Cleo scuffles a bit before sighing.
Cleo: I best be taking my leave, I've got things to do today. Just... for the love of Arceus, take better care of yourself next time Leonard.
Cleo leaves the room. Montu and Pakhet stare at eachother for a moment before following suit.
Montu: <It looks like our Ice Queen is starting to defrost~>
Pakhet: <Give it some time and the two of them will be together FOR-EV-ER!>
Montu: <Pakhet, dear, that's creepy.>
Pakhet: <Too much?>
Montu: <Uh, yeah.>
I'm having to learn to pay the priceLumiose City
Lyuri and Duke were out of the Prism Tower and back into the city, walking along the streets in the rain, Lyuri putting her hood on. The rain had started to get stronger.
"Maybe we should use our rollerskates to get to the hotel faster." suggested Duke
"Nah, it's fine. I don't mind a bit of rain getting on me. Let's just walk." said Lyuri, smiling "Rain can be just as romantic as it can be depressing."
Duke seemed slightly worried "But we might get a cold this way..."
Lyuri then holds on to Duke's arm "Worth it."
Duke smiles "All right then. I guess it really will be worth it."
The couple then starts walking through the streets of Lumiose, Lyuri still holding Duke's arm tightly as they went.
"I guess we're the Lucario couple." said Lyuri, out of nowhere, coupled with a few chuckles
"Maybe it could be our gimmick." joked Duke, smiling.
They keep walking, hearing only the sounds of the drops of rain falling on the ground as they keep themselves silent. By this point both of them were completely soaked.
"Thank you for this lovely day. I had fun, ate some great food and now I feel lighter after getting those things out of my system. Thank you for sticking around for me." said Lyuri.
"I had fun too. And, well... It's thanks to you that I'm able to enjoy myself like this so easily, so I have to thank you as well. Thank you for being a part of my life." said Duke, blushing a bit
"... That was kinda cheesy, you should improve your romantic speeches a bit." joked Lyuri, a genuinely happy smile on her face.
Duke smiles "I'll try."
Lyuri then lets go of Duke's arm and then stops, looking up and getting her face hit by some rain, her hood fell out and leaving her hair hanging.
"You know, getting caught in rain isn't really as annoying as people make it seem. I feel great, despite my clothes being completely soaked and that I'm probably getting a cold later. It's not too different from taking a bath." said Lyuri, then looking back at Duke, fixing her hair as best as she could so it would be straight again and not get caught in her eyes.
"I guess it's annoying for the consequences that come with it later on." said Duke.
"Well, I'll just let the future happen. Right now I only care about this very moment."
They then resume walking back to the hotel and eventually Duke noticed a solitary umbrella on a nearby bench, with no one else in sight
"Seems like someone forgot their umbrella. Say, my rain princess, do you want to lower your chances of getting a cold by sharing an umbrella with me?" asked Duke, with a smirk
Lyuri smiles "Sure. I already had quite the bath."
Duke then picks up the umbrella and opens it, staying under it with Lyuri, they were holding hands, which proved to be inconvenient as Duke ended up tripping and ended up falling on a puddle and dragging Lyuri with him. They both get up, wincing
"Great, now I have mud all over my hair." said Lyuri as she ran her hand through her hair
"I'm sorry. I don't know how this happened." said Duke, embarrassed.
"Nah, it's fine. I'm going to take a hot bath after this anyway. Let's just keep going, I think we must be close now." said Lyuri, smiling sincerely.
"A-All right..."
Duke then picked the umbrella up again and the couple headed back to the hotel together, upon getting at the entrance, however, Lyuri suddenly stopped.
"Is something wrong?" asked Duke, going back to her.
Upon getting close, Lyuri pulled him down by the collar of his shirt a bit to get him at around her level and then gave him a long kiss in the mouth that lasted for a minute before Lyuri ended it
"I just thought we should give this date a fitting end before we call it a day." said Lyuri, smiling
Duke gives a wide smile in response "Of course, I should've imagined." he chuckles a bit "So, let's head inside now. I guess we both need a bath and dry ourselves."
Lyuri nods and then the couple heads back into the hotel as the rain kept falling behind them.
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Pippi opens the door to Leonard's room, with Amber and Remy looking in from behind her. She shuts her Parasol of Prettiness and walks into the room with a bit of a deadpan look on her face.
Pippi: Afternoon 'cus. Ca viens? note
Amber and Remy walk into the room after her, cuddling their respective Com Mon s.
Amber: What happened to you Leo?
Remy: You look like you got beaten up pretty bad...
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Alex: He printed out this picture of a cute widdle baby Fennekin så mjuk och gosig, and kept hovering it in front of my face. It took me five collisions with a wall to realise it was just a photo.
Rembrandt: <I'm happy that you're happy, Joseph~> (nuzzles)
Tastes better on the way back down.