29th Transformation [video/action for Goldenrod]

[exeggutorhead]

[The 'Gear feed flickers on to show the bored-looking face of Envy's Lucario; behind her are shelves stocked with a variety of instruments and music books. Yep, looks like Envy is out and about despite the cold weather, and has wandered back to one of his preferred haunts in Goldenrod: an quiet little music shop. Samus turns the camera this way and

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[eliciadaddy]

video;~

[ Oh hey, Victor, he's never seen you so hard at work before... Maes can't help but ask: ]

Finished what?

[exeggutorhead]

[Yeah, and Maes has never seen him look as startled as he does when he hears Maes' voice suddenly asking him a question out of nowhere and no no no nobody can know about him trying to do something romantic especially not you aaaugh--]

[He's quick to reach for the 'Gear and pick it up, although in the process Hughes will probably get a good view of the papers. Turns out Envy was composing some music.]

It's nothing. Just a gift for someone.

[eliciadaddy]

Oh~?

[ Yup, he's seen the music... ]

Is it for a girlfriend? That's so sweet!

[exeggutorhead]

[See, Envy, this is what happens when you trick people into being your friend. Especially people named Maes Hughes.]

...something like that.

[Suppressing a kneejerk 'no it is not I am not sweet' reaction (because he's got a persona to maintain here) coupled with just plain being caught off guard winds up with Envy having an almost silly-looking expression of discomfiture.]

action;

[usedrecover]

Almost? My, my, Envy, I never knew you were capable of such efforts. [ ALWAYS THE SNARKING ): Sorry bb she's sort of always cold and frosty. She pauses before she continues. ]

How long have you've been working on this? And just what is it anyways?

action;

[exeggutorhead]

[Congratulations, Lust, you have succeeded in getting Envy to jump in surprise and make a ridiculous startled face. He hunches over the papers, trying to nonchalantly cover them with his arms. But she'll probably still be able to see the music written on them.]

It's just a present.

[Don't judge him! Dodging the question of how long because it's been pretty much since he arrived in Goldenrod.]

[usedrecover]

[ GAZING AT YOU INTENSELY ENVY. Okay she can see the question dodging because she has mastered the art herself!!! ]

I understand it's a gift Envy, but won't you indulge me with my other queries?

[ SHE WILL PURSUE THIS ENDEAVOR. ]

[exeggutorhead]

A while, why do you ask?

[When caught out at something embarrassing like trying to be romantic, the clear solution is to be defensive!]

[Action]

[otherpumpkin]

[The Other Father's out and about looking for a violin for Rose, so naturally he's browsing the music shops today.

As he walks in, he notices Envy, smiles and waves.]

He~y! Envy! [He doesn't know what deja-vu is, but he swears he said that before- perhaps on a few days he doesn't remember?]

[Action]

[exeggutorhead]

[Envy startles when he hears the Other Father greeting him. He'd known the guy was in Goldenrod, but somehow hadn't thought he would actually meet him.]

[He stands, turning his back to the music he was composing and leans back on the table, as though he's hiding it. He's still unsure of how he feels about Other Father, but he waves back and puts a half-grin on his face. He's got to get his metaphorical feet back under him somehow, and acting normal might work.]

Hey. Didn't expect to see you here.

[Action]

[of_france]

[France had been going by that part of Goldenrod to pick up the last part of Envy's Christmas gift from the music shop. He pauses in his progress, though, when he sees Samus before stopping entirely, recognizing the pokemon.]

You're Envy's, aren't you?

[Hm... France is going to have to be sneaky to get those music nibs if this is the case...]

[Action]

[exeggutorhead]

[Oh hi France, Samus definitely recognizes him. All of Envy's Pokemon do. She walks right up to him, and if that didn't answer his question enough she also nods.]

Cario.

[Action]

[of_france]

[France frowns slightly, considering the situation for a moment in contemplative silence. He turns his attention back to Samus with a bit of a grin coming over his face.]

Would you be interested in helping me do something for Envy?

[Action]

[exeggutorhead]

[Samus grins right back at him. Yes! Something to do! Something that might be fun and interesting!]

Lu! [She nods eagerly. Just tell her what she needs to do, France.]