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This is totally not a lazy log

Who: Melaka and Haruka
What: That lunch Haruka won
When: ??? probably during or after Soulfasting
Where: A somewhat upscale diner and The Lucky Punch

[ So Melaka had issued an open challenge to people a while back with the offer to buy a meal for anyone who won against her. And theoretically for them to buy one for her if she won. Either way, it's been delayed a fair bit over all, but... Well, either way, time for the lunch with Haruka.

So Melaka contacted her, told her to place, and they would meet up there for a lunch. Simple. Easy. Not a date. Not going to be complicated by something or another. Hopefully it won't be awkward for her. Could even be fun. ]

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That's a relief. [ The server heads off to place their orders, and Haruka peers out the window. ] This is a new area for me. Pity to leave without a tour, right?

[ That was not in the original deal. She almost, almost says that - but then a little smile comes up on her lips, unbidden, and she nods ]

If it's that much of a relief, guess I can't turn you down.

Sorry to impose. [ She doesn't look sorry. She looks amused and pleased. Why not? ]

Don't look it. Look all kinds of pleased.

[ She sips her drink and finishes the glass, leaning forward a bit ] Ah'm so used.

Mm? [ Either Haruka didn't catch that or she wants to hear you continue to talk. Still happy over here. ]

[ Wow that was an amazing joke on her part thank you very much. But put on the spot, she flushes a little before saying again and shaking her head ]

Guess if I'm labored in, I'll labored does. Work ethics, and all.

[ And that's why the Rangers are lucky to have you. Haruka sips at her drink. ] What all's around here?

Midling shops and diners. Richest that I'll ever be able to work with and less than anyone more wealthy's ever gonna wanna go. We're not fair off from the main district though, and kinda nearing the heart of gambling country.

[ she considers, and then nods, yeah, this seems fair to say ] Basically, s'point where people have money, but they're not used to keeping it.

[ That sounds like a fair assessment indeed. And also a society with which Haruka has absolutely zero experience, but she supposes she'll roll with it. ] You don't mince words.

'M just recently joining it.

[ The society here, that is. She's smiling a little in spite of herself, prideful ]

[ Haruka smiles back. This is a big deal to you, huh? ] Then we can explore it together.

[ Very big. She was raised poor, by her older sister because her parents weren't around very early in their lives. They parted ways almost five years ago now, and she'd been on her own since, arguably worse off than she was then. To have earned herself even this far... it's an achievement for her, a deeply surreal thing. and. ]

S-sure. [ Wait. She- okay whatever... ] Yeah, that sounds. Nice. Nice-like.

I'm glad. [ She won't press for any information. She's just happy you're happy.

And sipping this drink like she belongs here, too. Despite basically being a shiny human... ]

[ You mean she isn't shiny...

But now, there's a lull of silence. Melaka would fill it with more, but she doesn't know what to say. It's not necessarily an uncomfortable silence though, which is what stands out to her more than anything. Either way, if Haruka doesn't make conversation, then it'll pass, and their food will arrive, which Melaka greets with a "thank you" for the servor despite not making eye contact ]

[ Oh, you're shining, Skitty. And Haruka's basking in the glow.

It doesn't take long for the food to arrive, and Haruka grins, breaking the comfortable silence. ] How's the Excadrill?

[ Sky will want to hear about her friend. ]

[ Good thank everything food. But- ] Sasha? Sasha's fine. Same as ever-

[ Wait, oh, she means for the bear! Melaka blinks, and then clarifies ] 'Ctually, we went and trained in that Dream World, her and I. Well, and others, but her.

Takes an adventurous soul to head back in there. [ Haruka hasn't tried. She looks interested, though. ] Did it go well?

Guide was telling me that there's some powerful pokémon lurking around there, so I wanted to meet them, but that was a bust. [ She rolls her shoulders ] But for Sasha? Yeah, totally worked well for us. We managed to enter a dream where we passed a lot longer over a few hours.

Sounds convenient for leveling. [ Haruka takes the first bite of her salad and her eyes widen. This is actually really good - enough so that her surprise shows on her face. Huh. ]

Working out kinks, more like. Almost feels like her abilities changed up from it.

[ But she smirks at that seeing that expression, before she digs into her own food. She knows this place is good - id she ever wanted to treat as high as she felt comfortable with doing, it would be this place, and she smiles, putting a free hand on her cheek as she chews after her own first bite. Aaah, just as good as she recalls ]

[ Haruka chews in silence at that, Melaka having given her food for thought in addition to the salad. Sasha's abilities changed? That can happen? Depending on the changes, that could either be useful or risky....

...but she doesn't want to fall too deeply into her own thoughts while out and about with someone else, so she swallows. ] You've got good taste. I'm excited to see where you'll take me next.

[ Miss Holds the Door for People. ]

Don't expect too much - this was as far as I planned, after all.

[ Still... she will try. And it gives her a little bit of a smile to hold onto the idea that she's impressing this person ]

I'm not worried. [ Just enjoying this salad. And wondering whether she shouldn't try the Dream World with somebody at some point. That's where she found the Munna, originally....

...but even unlocking secret powers probably wouldn't help Gold overcome himself, huh. ]

[ Mel's cheeks tinge a little at that, she can't lie. But it's also something she doesn't need to comment on or anything, so she just returns to her own meet, a little smile on her lips now. She hopes she actually can manage something at least a little neat once they're up and at them ]

[ It's all new to Haruka, so things should go just fine. She chooses to focus on eating, putting down her utensils with a smile once she's done and checking on Melaka. ] How was yours?

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