(Route) [005]: WHAT. [video/action for Goldenrod Inn]

[corvus_veritas]

[Hullo there Route! It's been awhile since you've seen this face!

...Well actually, it probably hasn't been very long, especially if you've been traveling with him lately. But HE sure thinks it's been awhile! Byrne has been ill for the past several days or so and is just now recovering from that illness. Currently he's in a state of half-sleep in

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[darkenedgales]

[as soon as he sees the feed, Crow enters Byrne's room without ceremony.]

Good morning sunshine! For the record, you still look like you've been hit by a truck, but hey, at least you're coherent again!

[nothing like an energetic WELCOME BACK TO THE WORLD OF LIVING again, right?]

So, I take it you're feeling better now, huh? Awesome! [he grins at him, and then moves closer to the bed and gestures to the rat-like Pokemon.] A Rattata. Looks like it's yours!

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[corvus_veritas]

[OH HAI LOUD PERSON. The greeting is appreciated, at least. Byrne would much rather see you than a damn mutant rat any day, TRUST ME.]

Ha, I'd recommend you not getting too close...unless you want to look like you've been--*cough cough COUGH*--run over by a truck, too. Or be eaten by this. [Points at RAT THING FROM HELL.]

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[corvus_veritas]

.......w-wait a second. What did you just say?

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[darkenedgales]

[fffft, you say that like you expect him to even care for his own health.]

No worries, I've had my share of sickness while here already! [yes, because having pneumonia once sure makes him immune to flu.]

It's yours! You caught it on our way here, remember?

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[corvus_veritas]

[Byrne gives you an ORLY look to your I WON'T GET SICK speech...

...and then just stares at you like what because what how the what did he what no hell no what what what what]

..........Uh. No, I'd never--*cough*--catch one of those. Willingly.

[Rattata seems to not understand! He's giving Byrne puppy eyes and being so cute!]

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[darkenedgales]

[that look is easily ignored because WHAT SELF-PRESERVATION INSTINCT--

the other one is answered with a smirk.]

Tough luck, looks like you're stuck with it!

[DEAL WITH IT.]

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[corvus_veritas]

Wraaaa! [The Rattata agrees! And he's trying to snuggle up to Byrne now, awww---

...while Byrne has a knee-jerk reaction and utters some very nasty words that, fortunately, are too quiet for Crow to hear. SHHH KIDS DON'T NEED TO HEAR THAT KIND OF LANGUAGE.]

This better be some kind of a joke---!!

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[darkenedgales]

[when in the presence of a former member of a street gang whose criminal record is longer than the way from Violet to Goldenrod, language should probably be at the very end of the list of your worries, Byrne. Just saying.

... A grown-up is scared of a rat. Crow can't help but laugh.]

I think it likes you!

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[corvus_veritas]

[While Byrne has this look that seems to say S-S-S-SHUT UP THEY'RE GROSS AND DISGUSTING AND THEY HAVE NASTY TAILS A-AND AND AND THOSE TEETH DX]

Well I--*cough cough*--don't like it!

[Rattata seems to interpret this rejection as OH! TRAINER LOVES ME! YAAAY! and starts wagging his tail and squeaking. Oh, isn't this a lovely relationship.]

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[darkenedgales]

[...well Rattatas are not very... smart, are they...]

Oh, c'mon, what has it ever done to you?

[snicker. SHOULD HE HELP YOU OR WATCH YOUR MISERY A LITTLE LONGER.]

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[corvus_veritas]

[Byrne was this close to saying IT EXISTED, but he stopped himself. C'mon, that's just...a little TOO mean.]

I--*cough*--I just don't like rats, okay?

[I DUNNO MAN, ARE YOU A NICE PERSON??]

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[darkenedgales]

[aww, can't you see how much it loves you?

BUT OKAY, Crow can be a nice person when he's having a good day, so he just shakes his head with a smile and picks up the Rattata so it doesn't harass its unfortunate trainer anymore. He then eyes the rat for a moment.]

--You're not really that terrifying, are you? Bet you wouldn't even scare my kids!

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[corvus_veritas]

[No. No he can't.

Right now he thinks you are very very brave, Crow. He's also very relieved to finally have that damn thing off of him.]

Thanks...

Wraaaa! [Rough translation: Rattata happy! 8D]

I'd be careful... He might bite you.

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[darkenedgales]

[Shame! The Rattata seems pretty nice, so he pets it.]

You kidding? It's probably the most friendly one I've seen in my life! And trust me, I've seen tons of 'em already.

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[corvus_veritas]

[RATTATA LOVES YOU. But obviously he loves Byrne more! He's looking back at his trainer and making these adorable squeaks!]

...

It's waiting for you to drop your guard. I just know it.

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[darkenedgales]

[and he'd be happy to give you back to your trainer so you can express your love, Rattata! But another panic attack on the man's part? He's not gonna risk it.]

...

I think you're paranoid.