010 // video/action for Cherrygrove (backdated to morning)

[usedgatlinggun]

[ Hello again, Cherrygrove. Quistis went through this place so fast the first time, she barely remembers it, and as the feed comes up, she's looking around the snowy little city with a curious expression. ]

- didn't spend much time here on my way through, to be honest. Now that I look at it, it reminds me a little bit of my hometown, Balamb.

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[angelicdelights]

[ Rinoa's been on edge while waiting; she had never been the patient kind, and she's just this side of desperate to see a familiar face in-person.

Quistis'll find her sitting down, her hands under her rear, and swinging her legs to pass the time as she keeps a careful eye on the entrance. ]

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[usedgatlinggun]

[ Quistis is barely in the door when a smile breaks her face. Even the slightly tense conversation she just had with Leon is pushed to the back of her mind. ]

Rinoa!

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[angelicdelights]

[ You can bet she's jumping up and giving Quistis a hug as soon as Rinoa registers her entrance. ]

Quistis! It's good to see you...

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[usedgatlinggun]

[ And Quistis is more than happy to hug her back, squeezing her tight before holding her at arm's length to look her over. ]

You, too! You don't look half bad, for the trip you made.

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[angelicdelights]

[ Rinoa's grinning from ear to ear while returning Quistis's scrutiny. ]

I guess I got a little practice at home! [ She laughs. ] It looks like you fared better than I did, though.

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[usedgatlinggun]

Well, I think I got a little more practice. [ She laughs and surrenders Rinoa at last, moving to strip off her slightly damp jacket. ]

It is cold, though. Let's get over here by the fire. [ She heads that direction as she says it and flops on the couch with a content sort of sigh. The trip hadn't been as bad as she remembered, but she guesses the weather was better than at least the last half had been the first time. Besides, this time, she had a partner, and higher-leveled Pokémon. ]

Done any training since you got here?

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[angelicdelights]

[ She offers no argument, nodding enthusiastically when she suggests warming up. She'd never been big on cold... ]

If I'd known that I was going to visit a winter wonderland, I would have worn something more appropriate. [ She picks at her duster; poor thing's a little worse for the wear. ]

Training? A little. Angelo got some practice on the way here, and I took him out earlier, but that's all.

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[usedgatlinggun]

[ Rinoa's remark about her clothing reminds Quistis - ]

Oh! That's right. [ She pulls her bag around into her lap and begins to dig through it. After a moment, she produces a boutique bag from within it and holds it out to Rinoa. ] I brought you some clothes; pants, boots and a warmer coat. I had to guess on the sizes, so I hope they fit.

And we'll get plenty of training in on the way back to Violet, anyway, so no worries.

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[angelicdelights]

[ She is just going to look at those clothes like they're made of gold or something before snatching them. If they don't fit, she will make them fit. ]

...You have no idea how much I owe you for this. [ She's putting on the coat and boots now; she can wait on the pants. The boots are a little big, but she's not gonna complain. ] These are great!

Is it a difficult journey to Violet?

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[usedgatlinggun]

[ Quistis watches Rinoa, smiling. As strange as it seems to her, Rinoa might be the best friend she could have asked for on this trip. She has a lot to offer that Quistis doesn't. ]

Don't worry about it. I'm sure you'll make it up to me in spades before you know it.

[ She settles back a little, looking thoughtful. ] Difficult? Not really. Not at all, in fact, with a team leveled like mine. But it is a week long. [ She looks a little rueful, remembering: ] My first run through, I bet a guy I could make it in just under six days, or I'd buy him lunch.

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[angelicdelights]

[ Now suited up, pants still draped over her arms, Rinoa turns back to Quistis with a smile. There had been times on their journey where she'd felt like the odd one out--not a SeeD, not a member of their orphanage gang--and that she hadn't brought much to the table. As she had then, she resolves now to prove her worth. ]

Well, if it's not difficult, that's good. But a week? [ She wasn't sure that she wanted to hear that...but at least the journey wouldn't be as trying as the one to Cherrygrove. She hoped. ] Did you wind up buying him lunch, then?

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[usedgatlinggun]

[ She laughs, a little embarrassed, but mostly amused. ] Well, I think I might not have, except that there was a blizzard during the last of my trip. I believe we had a total of nearly nine feet of snow over the course of a week. [ She shakes her head. ] It was brutal.

Things have been a bit warmer lately, and the forecast isn't looking bad, so we should be fine. We have more than enough supplies to make the trip fairly comfortable. [ She really is unconcerned, and she's hoping it shines through to Rinoa. The trip shouldn't be a problem at all. ]

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[angelicdelights]

Nine feet of snow... [ Yeah, she's gonna let that sink in. That, and the fact that Quistis still made it to Violet despite the blizzard. ] I don't think anyone can blame you for losing that bet, though! I wouldn't want to face off against a blizzard here.

The weather definitely doesn't look that bad. [ Which is really returning her usual cheer--that, and the fact that Quistis seems confident. But talk of supplies reminds her... ] Oh! I should probably split the supplies I bought with Elizabeth before we leave.

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[usedgatlinggun]

No, and I didn't mind paying for lunch. Scott's a nice guy. [ She doesn't think anything about what she just said, but she damn well should expect Rinoa to pounce on it, shouldn't she? ]

I gave some of mine to Ciel already, but I have more than enough. Give Elizabeth as much as she needs. They're only children, after all. [ She rests a hand on the balls at her belt. ] I'll be giving King to Ciel for the return trip, too; he and Elizabeth should be able to cut their travel time pretty drastically if they're both riding.

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[angelicdelights]

[ For shame, Quistis! Of course Rinoa would jump at the chance for some good old-fashioned girl-talk. Time for some light teasing. ] Scott? Who's Scott, hmm~? Someone I should know about?

Yeah, something tells me they're not used to traveling.[ OH REALLY? ] Plus, it's only fair that she have some supplies after paying for the room. [ And now have a quizzical look. ] King?

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[usedgatlinggun]

[ Quistis is caught off-guard, her mouth slightly open, and then she laughs, colouring slightly. ] No! He's - I met him over the network when I showed up, then in person in Violet when I arrived. We've had lunch a few times. ... Anyway, he has a girlfriend. [ She rolls her eyes. As if that's the only thing stopping her? ]

King has a girlfriend, too. [ She laughs again and plucks one of the balls from her belt, releasing King the Skarmory between them and the fireplace. He stretches his neck with the sound of straining metal, then peers at Rinoa and coos. ]

He likes pretty girls. [ Fair warning, Rin. ] Leon has a lovely female Skarmory.