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[Observe the interior of Garry's classroom as it's obvious he's twisting his wrist this way and that to get a good look at the Warp Band.] So this is what all the fuss is about...? [Yes, that was a defeated sigh. Good ol' Garry.]

I'm not sure going out is the best idea .. besides, we still have class. So don't think you're going to get out of doing homework! [Right? Right. He's not that scatterbrained.] But maybe a little venture out on the weekends would be okay. During the day. [No thanks for night time.]

I guess it's customary to ask for tips or something like that. [He's really only ever focused on things that had nothing to do with leaving Union so pokemon training has never been his forte. The cute little blue Floette on the edge of his desk sits patiently, looking on.] Instead of tips.. why don't you tell me your favorite thing about training? ...and exploring? [He asks like he's talking to one person instead of a network at whole. Because that's easier and opens communication more. And also might help him a little better. Maybe.]

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You too, Blue. [Committing her name to memory now as he shakes her hand. But a small glance to his shoulder.]

That's Lette. [Floette gives a little happy sound and a bow.]

Oh! A beautiful name too...! [She gives a bow of her head, and a little laugh after.

Well, back to paying attention to Garry.] Did you want to walk and talk? Standing outside work can't be any fun.

[Clearly he hadn't been thinking much about it but nods.] Sure. [But before moving.] Are they with you? [Looking over at the pokemon she'd brought with her. They're close enough to assume so but one can never be sure.]

Yep. [She looks to them as well, giving a whistle with her fingers. They both lift their heads.] Come on.

[And so they stand! The houndoom giving a stretch as she does, they both come up Blue's side.] Ah, I should introduce you, right? [She smiles to Garry, then motions a hand to the houndoom first, then the nidorino.] That's Dahlia, and he's Helio. Say hello to Garry!

[Helio gives a quiet nod, whereas Dahlia gives a friendly bark.]

[Garry waves at both with a cheery smile. They had looked rather scary ... as most uncertain things did but Blue was a nice girl so. She must have had nice pokemon.]

Hello. It's nice to meet you both.

[Blue has the most nicest pokémon! In Blue's opinion.]

Do you have anywhere you need to go? We can walk idly or go wherever you want.

I was thinking about visiting the cafe. [He has a macaroon problem don't ask.] I can get something for you, too, in exchange for your help, if you want?

[ Ib and Mary are surely very concerned, Garry. ] Oh, sure! I won't say no to that! [ Going to a cafe, how fun. ] You'll need to lead the way.

And we'll need to find where to begin with our conversation [ Hmm. ] You were worried about the dangers.

[He gestures briefly to the right and starts walking.]

Yes. ...if I'm honest, it's half because of Ib and Mary. [He says, not full well knowing if Blue knows them or that he takes care of them.] They seem so well adjusted but. I've heard that it's really dangerous outside. They go out on their own often. And I've just been staying back. [Worst parent of the year award to this guy.]

You sound guilty saying that. 'And I've just been staying back'. It did sound like before that you think it's your own fears of the unknown keeping you back when we were talking.

But if Ib and Mary are - sorry, did I say that right? Eeb? - if they both go out and they do it often, I think you should try to go with them. [ ... ] Are they family of yours?

Ib. [A nod, mirroring her inflection soundly. But then he hesitates.] I guess you could call them that, now. I tutored Ib and Mary for a long while, but then their parents disappeared. So I took them in. [Without a second thought because why would he have one.]

-and I plan to make some trips with them. To the immediate parts outside. The forest. People have said it's nice. [START SMALL?]

It is. [ She nods. ] Do you know what they like to do in the forest?

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