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[fixyostrays]

[Ariana and Pete... no, that can’t be Pete. That’s a WOMAN. Pete has short hair and there is absolutely no way he would be caught dead in a skirt. ... ... right?

Ariana and a strange purple-haired woman are out today, and Ari’s putting make-up on her. Ari seems very happy to be, finally, doing girly things again. Clayton has apparently been

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[greatest_rival]

[Eldes hadn't meant to overhear the conversation. In fact, he was busy minding his own business, brushing his Tauros' mane when the swearing caught his attention.

Being the gentleman he was, hearing women speak so vulgarly was not something he could easily ignore, so while he tried not to pay attention, he really couldn't help it. And my, what an interesting conversation.

Now, that kind of talk wasn't necessary. She didn't look at all like a trollop. ...A tad vulgar, perhaps, but not enough to be called a tramp, of all things.]

I think you look lovely, Miss.

[Really, he should just keep his mouth shut and mind his own business.]

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[Ariana grins, but manages not to laugh.]

Oh? Isn't she pretty? Good enough to take out for a drink or two, don't you think~?

[allyostrays]

[Petunia shares a glance with Ariana before turning to smile at Eldes, smiling like the cat who caught the canary.]

I'd just love to get to know you.

[greatest_rival]

[He's getting the distinct impression he's walked right into a trap here... Damn his polite ways.]

A...ah... That is to say... [Tauros, help him out here! The bull just blinks at Eldes and walks away a few paces to nibble on some grass, indifferent to his master's plight.]

...Sure?

[fixyostrays]

Well! Didn't think we'd find a taker so quick!

So, big man, what's your name? You can call me Ariana~

[allyostrays]

Lucky us!

I'm Petunia.

[greatest_rival]

[Not so much a taker as a man too polite to say 'no.' He already knows he's going to regret this, with the sense of impending doom tugging at him.]

I am Eldes... A pleasure to make your acquaintance, Ladies Ariana and Petunia.

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Why I do declare! What a right an' proper gentleman~

[allyostrays]

Oooh. I've never been called a lady before, Mister Eldes.

[Mostly because "she" is. Not a lady. Not in the slightest...]

[greatest_rival]

[Yes, well. Your disguise is enough to fool Eldes, at least, so you get to be called a lady for now.]

Do you have anywhere in mind? As we've just met, I'm not familiar with your tastes, so I wouldn't want to assume anything. [Trap or not, he's going to remain a gentleman and treat the nice ladies to dinner. Or at least a drink or two. And then he's going to make a hasty retreat when he gets the chance.]

[fixyostrays]

Oooh, I think we have found a gentleman! I sure hope I clean up nice enough.

[LAUGHING.]

[allyostrays]

Babe, you're a diamond in the rough. ["Petunia" chuckles.] Why not the lake? The little shops on the lakefront are to die for.

[greatest_rival]

[He's just high-class and raised to be a gentleman! His brother, too, but Ardos is a bit of a psychopath, so...

Eldes nods in agreement, smiling as politely as he can.]

Very well. The lake it is. [And he will follow!]

[fixyostrays]

[Oh my gooood gurl you get to hear the excited teenage girl giggle, Pete.]

Wonderful! I'm starved.

[allyostrays]

[Excited teenage giggle is a welcome sound that Pete hasn't heard for too long. So Petunia will gladly take the lead in guiding them to the lake- s as better to get Eldes' measure, before leaving Ariana with him.]

So where do you come from, Mister Eldes? ["She" taps a bit of ash from "her" cigarette, before bringing it up for a long drag. Aaah, smoking. You are so bad but you feel so good.] We're from Celadon, in Kanto.

YOU SAW NOTHING

[greatest_rival]

[That... was a very good question. His family had moved around so frequently, that it was difficult even for Eldes to say exactly where he was from.]

Gateon Port, Orre. [It was the last major location he'd been before being spirited away to the island.]