First Punch [Video/Action]

[hige_san]

[...Crap.

That was Harima's first thought when he left the school that afternoon and found no one waiting for him. After a certain incident several weeks ago, a certain Swinub who was no longer allowed in the building had taken to waiting for him just outside of the front door, using the long afternoons to nap in the warm sun. He had to admit that he was jealous of the little Pokemon sometimes....

How he wished he could lead such a carefree life.

Snorting in irritation, he slung his bag over his shoulder and looked around the school yard for the hairy little troublemaker.]

Napoleon?

[He called-- then swore under his breath. That little shit...]

[Video]

[It was getting close to evening when the video feed clicked on, revealing a scowling young man in dark sunglasses and an elegant looking young woman next to him.]

Hey, if anyone's seen a Swinub and an Espurr wandering around the city, let us know. They go by the names Napoleon and Iori, and they're probably together.

[He looked away from the camera, briefly tipping up his shades to rub the bridge of his nose in frustration.] Let's hope they're not making any problems for us... [he grumbled. At this point the girl chimed in:]

We really are worried, so if you've seen them please tell us.

[Action--Elsewhere in Union]

[You. Yeah, you right there, the one who has that lovely plate of food sitting on the table in front of you. There is a rather stealthy Swinub spying on you....

Or, namely, your dinner.

Anyone and everyone who happens to be have some food on them will have a little Swinub shaped shadow following them, waiting for the opportune moment to strike. Sometimes he will look up at you with sad eyes begging for a taste of your delicious meal; other times he will try to steal a few bites the moment you look away.

The Espurr hanging around nearby has nothing to do with any of this. Stop looking at him like that.]

((OOC: This is a joint entry with Yakumo Tsukamoto psychicsister. If you haven't yet, go reply to her Permissions Page regarding her telepathic abilities, so we can know whether you've opted-in or not.))

Comments

[hige_san]

Yeah-- we were. [Harima stepped up behind Napoleon, sunglasses flashing in the fading sunlight.] What were you guy's thinking?

[It was hard to stay mad when Napoleon turned around and started snuffling and chattering, recounting the afternoon's misadventures in words that were garbled by the pokepuff he refused to put down for even a second.

Harima listened....]

You wanted a snack? What about the meat bun I gave you this morning?

[--no, he doesn't realize that pokemon shouldn't be eating human food...]

[psychicsister]

[Iori chitters and purrs too, hugging Yakumo's face and making vaguely amused sounds as she tickles him a bit.]

Don't you two wander off like that again! It's not safe out here. What if a wild Skarmory decided to fly off with you?

[Iori looks down, and just starts patting Yakumo on the head. He's sorry, Trainer. He just...wanted to go out and have an adventure too...]

[hige_san]

[Napoleon grunted earnestly in reply to Yakumo's concerned admonishment. Harima just made a face before looking over at his friend.]



Napoleon says he'd take care of any Skarmorys. The little guy's got spunk.

[psychicsister]

[She gives Napoleon a vaguely amused look and keeps cuddling Iori.]

Is that a fact? Well...he's certainly a little knight, isn't he?

[hige_san]

[Those words were a high compliment for the little Swinub. Napoleon nosed Yakumo's arm appreciatively before making a leap for Harima, glad that his adventure for the afternoon has finally come to a close.

Harima chuckled under his breath and wrapped his arms around Napoleon. They'd have words later, but this? At least someone got to have some fun out of that day.]

Let's not give him any ideas till he's a l'il bigger. Right now he's not even enough for one to make lunch outta...but, one day? He'll do it.

[psychicsister]

I don't doubt it.

[She reaches a hand down and pats him back.]

For now, though...let's get inside. It'll be dark soon.

[hige_san]

Yeah.

[Harima nodded.]

I dunno about you, but Itoko's gonna ask questions if I get home too late. It's kind of annoying...but, it's better than nothing.

[psychicsister]

[She shrugs, but there's a bit of a sad look in her eye.]

I'll be fine. Mother and Father are staying at the other house, and Nee-san is at university.

[hige_san]

[So she was all alone...and it was getting dark.]

Then let me get you some dinner and walk ya home. After this afternoon, I can do that much.

[psychicsister]

Ah...

[Cue a blush.]

Thank you. I'd like that.