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[It's probably been a while since the network heard from this guy. It's safe to say he's been preoccupied - between being lightly obsessed with Tetris, the Halloween possession thing happening (which actually affected him more than he cares to admit), the train hijacking and those three days ... he's had a lot to think about. And, in truth, still

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[allthecolorsof]

[ Admiring the wildlife is something Talim can get behind. She wanders up behind him, boots crunching lightly in the remaining snow. When she speaks, she keeps her voice low, so as not to disturb any wild pokémon ]

It really is lovely, isn't it?

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[He nods and throws the stranger a smile over his shoulder. He always enjoys meeting new people and this is definitely a good time for it.]

The very definition.

[He leans lightly against the closest tree, angling himself a touch so he can better face her in the process.]

And yet it doesn't even begin to cover it.

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[allthecolorsof]

[ She smiles, tucking her hands into her pockets. It's still cold yet, and she snuggles into her coat and scarf a bit more. ]

It seems like there's always so much going on, it's hard to remember to just stop and look every once in a while.

[ She looks out over the lake, angling her head as if she expects to hear something. She clearly doesn't because she lets out a small sigh. ]

I'm not disturbing you, am I?

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[blacklodged]

No, not at all.

[Few things can, this morning. He notices her little motion, though, and tilts his head slightly in a curious manner. The question is conversational.]

Waiting for someone?

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[allthecolorsof]

Hm? Oh, no. Not at all. [ she laughs a little, awkwardly ]

I suppose you could say I'm hoping to hear the voice of an old friend.

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[blacklodged]

[He answers that with a soft 'hm' at first, looks a little thoughtful as he follows that look towards the lake.]

Some would just call that a different kind of waiting.

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[allthecolorsof]

I guess that is true.

[ She leans on a tree of her own ] What brings you out here?

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[blacklodged]

What doesn't?

[Still speaking a little hushed, but there's a clear note of mild excitement when he makes a small sweeping gesture.]

You can't miss out on a morning like this with good conscience.

What about yourself?

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[allthecolorsof]

My reasons are very similar to yours. I've always enjoyed nature, and a morning such as this... well, it's calming.

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[blacklodged]

I think we might get along.

[He's in a good mood today, can you tell. Oh, and introductions!]

Dale Cooper.

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[allthecolorsof]

That's good to hear.

I'm Talim. [ she bobs her head a little in greeting ] It's a pleasure to meet you.

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Pleasure's all mine.

[Interesting name, but he doesn't say so. Whatever he was going to say is interrupted by the somewhat croaky trill of a Pidgey nearby, and he looks up, locates it, and points it out almost gleefully.]

Late riser, that one.

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[allthecolorsof]

[ She giggles ] Alun- my Pidgeot- is almost the same. He's grumpy if you wake him up early. Well, more grumpy than usual.

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[blacklodged]

I know the kind. My Noctowl can be quite intimidating if he doesn't get his share of rest.

[Even if 'early' by nocturnal standards is a bit different.]

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[allthecolorsof]

I swear taking care of them is like having siblings sometimes.

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[blacklodged]

You sound like you have a few.

[Siblings, that is.]