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Figuring Out The Next Move
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The days following the failed attempt to free the Gigas' from their captivity had been rather solemn. With the citizens of Union coming to terms both with their failure and the looming threat of retaliation on Gigas' part. It's a time for preparation, for reflection....
"Aaaand, fetch!"
And it's a perfect time to head down to the park and throw a ball around. Harry tosses the ball as hard as he can and then stands back as Mouse, now quite possibly a gazillion times the size he'd been as a Lilipup goes bounding across the grass in hot pursuit. He makes it, snatching the ball up in his mouth just as the newest addition to Harry's group, a Tyrunt, comes leaping out of nowhere and tackles the enormous Stoutland, making Harry wince with a slight grin as he watches the scuffle erupt. Lash stands beside him, serene and peaceful, though not without a look of irritated disinterest on her expression.
It's his day off.
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Later on at night, he's left the more rambunctious Pokemon at home and headed out for dinner. It's a little place he's discovered since his move to Union. Almost literally a hole in the wall, or at least a door down a flight of steps.
It's a quiet place, old, slightly dingy but cozy enough for Dresden's taste with the sounds and smells of food cooking behind the bar. It's nearly deserted too with only a few customers, the bartender, the Machamp bouncer by the door. And Dresden sitting at one table with a half-downed glass of beer beside him, scratching away at a notepad while he rubbed his chin in thought.
Closed to Rei
Of course, it's not all parks and beer. A lot of people had been involved and as time ticked on, he found himself worried about one in particular. Of his team, he didn't exactly know Haruka or Michiru very well, but the memory of seeing Rei rattled, even for a moment, kind of stuck in his brain. As such, he'd resolved to check in on her. Ice cream in hand. Because ice cream makes everything better.
He found a place that does ice cream takeout. They have a Vanillite breathe on the box before you leave. It stays frozen under a hot sun for hours.
So, another afternoon, he makes his way down to Ninetales Vale with his absolute battleship of a Stoutland by his side eagerly wagging his tail as they approach Hikawa Shrine and knock on the door.
The days following the failed attempt to free the Gigas' from their captivity had been rather solemn. With the citizens of Union coming to terms both with their failure and the looming threat of retaliation on Gigas' part. It's a time for preparation, for reflection....
"Aaaand, fetch!"
And it's a perfect time to head down to the park and throw a ball around. Harry tosses the ball as hard as he can and then stands back as Mouse, now quite possibly a gazillion times the size he'd been as a Lilipup goes bounding across the grass in hot pursuit. He makes it, snatching the ball up in his mouth just as the newest addition to Harry's group, a Tyrunt, comes leaping out of nowhere and tackles the enormous Stoutland, making Harry wince with a slight grin as he watches the scuffle erupt. Lash stands beside him, serene and peaceful, though not without a look of irritated disinterest on her expression.
It's his day off.
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Later on at night, he's left the more rambunctious Pokemon at home and headed out for dinner. It's a little place he's discovered since his move to Union. Almost literally a hole in the wall, or at least a door down a flight of steps.
It's a quiet place, old, slightly dingy but cozy enough for Dresden's taste with the sounds and smells of food cooking behind the bar. It's nearly deserted too with only a few customers, the bartender, the Machamp bouncer by the door. And Dresden sitting at one table with a half-downed glass of beer beside him, scratching away at a notepad while he rubbed his chin in thought.
Closed to Rei
Of course, it's not all parks and beer. A lot of people had been involved and as time ticked on, he found himself worried about one in particular. Of his team, he didn't exactly know Haruka or Michiru very well, but the memory of seeing Rei rattled, even for a moment, kind of stuck in his brain. As such, he'd resolved to check in on her. Ice cream in hand. Because ice cream makes everything better.
He found a place that does ice cream takeout. They have a Vanillite breathe on the box before you leave. It stays frozen under a hot sun for hours.
So, another afternoon, he makes his way down to Ninetales Vale with his absolute battleship of a Stoutland by his side eagerly wagging his tail as they approach Hikawa Shrine and knock on the door.
Evening at the pub!
Ymir is never truly that far away, but Sophia needs no escort to order food, and there's a smile and soft exchange of words with the barkeep. A kindred-speaker, the man addresses both her pokémon directly, taking orders for all three, before motioning for them to take a seat. He'd bring drinks over directly.
There's a tug on Sophia's arm, as Ouka points out a familiar face. Unless he's been entirely caught up in his writing, Harry won't have missed her entrance, but he might not expect her approach, or the slight smile given as she inclines her head in greeting.
"Mind if I join you?"
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Maybe he can put that experience to use here, to help his new home. He isn't sure what one wizard can do or offer to turn the tides but if he can bring even one little thing to the table....
"Huh?" He looks up a bit dumbly when Sophia approaches, blinking when her voice pulls him out of his thoughts. Apparently he really had been caught up in his work to miss her entrance. It takes him a moment but he catches up. "Uh, yeah, sure. Sorry, must've missed you coming in."
He reaches across the table, gathering up his notes to clear her a space.
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Gebo curls up beneath the table, while the Riolu prefers to stand (for now). She's a little twitchy however, uncomfortable in her own fur. Her mistress is not the only one due to evolve, and until it arrives, she's stuck with the feeling of an itch she cannot scratch, no matter how far she reaches.
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He doesn't sound particularly relieved or happy about that though, because he isn't. In this case, escaping without a scratch meant that it was the other groups who had taken the beating and Harry would have much rather he be the one to have taken those beatings rather than a couple of kids.
"We found the head big guy, Regigigas, but we had to get out of there pretty quick when the Emperor started channeling his power." He leans back in his chair. "Didn't do much good, but I did get a look at the machines holding him and I've been trying to work out how it might work."
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"I was part of the group that found him originally.." With Waver, Raine, and a few others. "I never would have imagined there would be chains so large that might hold one of his might. We were on a different level to the devices controlling the room, though." She folds her hands on the table, left crossing right. As much to obscure the occasional metallic shimmer that flickers along her skin as it is to give herself a point of focus. "What have you figured out so far?"
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suppppppper late reply on account of missing this tag while on holiday (whoops)
Re: suppppppper late reply on account of missing this tag while on holiday (whoops)
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Pub
Kurapika nurses a bottle, not noticing at first someone sitting behind him at another table as Pairo floats around, chains clinking as he nibbles on a pasty - letting out a surprised cheep as he extended too far, letting the chain hit the back of Dresden's hair with a clatter.
The blond jumped, quickly catching his bottle before it spilled.
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Usually.
He's far too caught up in his work to see what's coming before the Pumpkaboo clatters against the back of his chair, making him jump. His own drink isn't as lucky as Pika's and his arm hits it, knocking it over and spilling its contents across his notes.
"Hell's bells!" He gives a yell, jumping to right the bottle and snatch the papers away from the spreading puddle of beer.
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"Oh." He pauses, realizing he recognized the man.
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"It's fine, nothing that I can't just write down again." All the same he gives a heavy sigh as he shakes out the sopping page and turns to accept the napkins and--
-- wait a sec.
He regards Kurapika for a moment then leans around to look at Pairo. He arches a brow.
"Well, that's some deja vu."
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"At least he didn't go through you this time?" He offers as an attempt at a joke. "Let me at least pay to replace your drink."
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Closed
Rei turns, seated on a cushion on the floor, and regards the group. There's not a whole lot to see in the living area here, just piles of books and the general clutter that comes with a well lived in place. A low table, a sofa currently occupied by more books and a snoring Tepig, plus a small radio are the only real furniture though. Rising quickly, Rei's head dips and she manages a cheerful smile.
"Hello, Harry-san. It's nice to see you again. I trust all is well?"
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He takes in the sight of the room around him, the piles of books in particular catching his attention. The sparse decoration and tons of reading material remind him a little of his own place further away in town. Albeit much less cave-ish with better lighting.
He's from Sanctuary. They like their living spaces gloomy.
"Rei." He nods, and returns her smile. "All's well is can be. Sorry to drop in unannounced, but I thought I'd stop by and check in, see how you're doing."
He holds up his box.
"I brought snacks."
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"I'm doing alright. Please, have a seat. I'm not busy or anything today, and I've got time for company."
Which was true, she wasn't exactly rolling in things to do lately. The shrine was all set, and Ami was working a lot, and she'd done the smart thing and decided to give herself time to relax. The last month had been stressful, and even she could recognize she was starting to fray at the edges.
"Who's your friend?" she asks, nodding towards Mouse. "And would he like some poffins?"
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Have a seat, she says. For a moment, he finds the statement a little daunting with the only furniture in the room being repurposed into a bookshelf before she motions to the pillow. He regards it and gives a slight, wry smile.
Union.
"My friend?" He blinks curiously as he settles down on the cushion and sets the box down on the table. He casts a look back to the Stoutland who's actually just a bit taller than him sitting down and laughs a bit. Oh, right. "You met last time we came here. This is Mouse."
And judging from the excited grin on his face and the rapid, heavy drumming of his tail, Mouse would very much like some poffins.
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The mention of it being Mouse though, gets a reaction. Rei blinks and then smiles as her brain catches up. Mouse. Right! He'd been so small before, but now, goodness. he was a walking couch.
"Oh! He evolved. Right. He evolved really quickly, and he's gotten so big," Rei says, reaching into a box on the table and pulling out a pair of the pokemon pastries. One she tosses to Mouse, the other gets slid across the table to Harry. She won't overfeed him, and she'll leave the second to his trainer.
"So, is this a business talk, or just a visit?"
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This man literally does not have a "genuine happiness" expression to icon
Oh, I am aware. His life is manpain and getting beat up.
Those two things are often related
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Park
Nice weather.
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These days though... well, an afternoon in the park can definitely do some good.]
[Harry turns away from his tumbling Pokemon as the older man approaches, returning the greeting with a nod of his head.] Sure is. Good day for a walk in the park.
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Somebody say weather?
[He is very proud. Gordon gives him a smirk, his own 'dogs' going to investigate the tussle.]
Nice to get some fresh air now and then.
[He offers a hand.]
Jim Gordon, don't think we've met.
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Thanks. Needed that.
[Across the park, Sue notices the approach of new challengers! Quickly she hops off Mouse and turns to the newcomers, bouncing from foot to foot eagerly and growling out a playful challenge. At least until Mouse rights himself, none at all the worse for wear from the attack, and plants a paw on the Tyrunt's head. Be nice. These are strangers.]
Don't think so, I'm good with faces. [He reaches over, accepting the handshake.] Harry Dresden.
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Nice to meet you, Harry. Been in Union long?
[The large canines look at the Tyrunt as it approaches. The stoutland turns its head curiously, giving a curious woof to the other Stoutland. The Arcanine lays down, getting more eye level with the competitive little dino, giving a greeting.
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Sorry for the late tag. July is the month of doom at my job
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... So much for a day off. There was just something nice about studying in the open air.
The sounds of Pokemon scuffling nearby gets her attention, and she takes a look, almost automatically analyzing the situation and judging it ... well, harmless enough. There was a mage there she had seen before but not spoken to, but for the moment, she returns to her pages.
... While Limone the Pikachu and Clover the Mareep happen to race right on past them. The pikachu is the clear winner, though the mareep ends up stumbling over a branch and tumbling into the already playfully scuffling pair. Oops.]
Eep... mareep!
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Oooh, crap. Sue-!
[Too late, a new challenger just entered the fray and before Harry or Mouse can react she's leaped from the Stoutland to land right on the poor Mareep with something not unlike a playful predatory roar.]
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... the Pikachu on the other hand seems to find this very funny, after turning back around and seeing what happened to his racing partner.
The added noises are enough to make Raine look back up from her books toward the fray. A quick inspection at least reveals that none of them seem to be harmed, as much of a circus the display is.]
Clover, calm down before either of you get hurt.
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Harry scratched at the back of his head as he made his way over, watching Sue's wild ride with a slight grin.]
At least they're having a good time.
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Well, that isn't something you see every day. Thankfully they're adaptable.
[Which is why the ones who are still not as adaptable are at home.] They just seem to have so much energy these days.
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