002 | Cherrygrove City | Action;

[usedlaserbeam]

[After a productive (but admittedly somewhat boring) five hours of work sorting and filing papers at the Cherrygrove Pokémon Center, it's finally time for Yagyuu to head for home--or at least, for the room at the Cherrygrove Inn he's been sharing with Kirihara-kun since they both arrived in the city yesterday. He'd gladly work longer hours if they'

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action.

[reimprovise]

[it's a very good thing that the yellow jacket is so very distinctive even under dim lighting, because otherwise, they might've missed Yagyuu entirely. as it stands, there is a soft bugling noise from above as the Flygon pinpoints her target, and glides down smoothly to cut in font of Yagyuu's path -- once. doubling back in the other direction, she then heads for him head-on, and only stops once her wings catches the wind, beating air back in waves.

she leaves plenty of room between herself and Yagyuu as she lands, softly, first on her hind legs, then onto all fours. on her back, three youths, all of which familiar.

one of them smiles tiredly, before looking back to the other two. well, go on.]

action.

[futariniousama]

[ Niou slides off the Flygon without ceremony, seemingly disregarding his companions as he heads over to Yagyuu.

This is not going to be a hug. Not a hug not a hug not a hug not a hug-

He punches Yagyuu in the arm, and says nothing, because 'hey, loser' is the only thing he can think of, and that's stupid. ]

action.

[usedlaserbeam]

[ The Flygon alone would've been more than enough to wrench Yagyuu's attention away from his breeding manual as it came to a smooth and unavoidable landing in front of his path, but it's the three familiar figures (two far more familiar than the third) seated on its back that really make his breath catch.

It shouldn't be as moving as it is, perhaps, to see them all in front of him. He knew they were here. He's already encountered Kirihara-kun. He's seen them just about every day of his life for the past three years. It's certainly not as though they're unexpected or unfamiliar. But it's more than just his teammate this time, it's his captain, his partner. And at the moment, there's no one he'd wanted to see more.

Which is part of the reason why he has to hide a smile as Niou's punch connects, unhindered, with his arm. It seems he's not the only one who's happy to see his partner, after all.

(But he doesn't rub it, either, because that would be like letting Niou win.) ]I probably deserved that, having kept you waiting so long. Hello

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[futariniousama]

Yeah, and makin' me come all the way out here to pick your lame ass up? I'd say you deserve more than a lovetap.

[ His tone is derisive, but he can't help a grin. Yagyuu can't really hide a smile, not from Niou, not right now, not any more than Niou can hide his own. Six fucking months, and they're finally together again.

Yagyuu deserves way more than a punch on the shoulder, but with so many people looking on, Niou doesn't dare. ]

[action] I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS! >:D

[pokemondolly]

[Midori is out buying some snacks for herself and the girls she's rooming with, her Houndour loyally following after her when she spots Yagyuu.

And immediately flips. out.

Teenaged boy of roughly the right height and build. Yellow shirt. Brown hair of the correct length. Glasses. Is that..?

No. No, Midori, it isn't Keisuke don't--]

KEISUKE!

[. . . Dammit. Have an excited teenage girl ATTACHED TO YOU IN A RIDICULOUS HUG OUT OF NOWHERE, Yagyuu. I am so sorry.]

[action] I had a feeling I might run into you here. o/

[usedlaserbeam]

[The slightly good news is, this isn't the first time this week that Yagyuu's been hailed by the name of Keisuke, so it doesn't come as quite as massive a surprise when someone screams it in his general vicinity.

The bad news is, he definitely wasn't expecting to hear it in person. Nor was he expecting a RIDICULOUS HUG OUT OF NOWHERE because, y'know. Personal space, what is it. So as it is, he's stock-still at the moment, unspeaking, eyes slightly wide behind his glasses as he attempts to process the sudden appearance of very warm and affectionate girl smothering all over him.]

[action] Greetings~ HAVE A CUDDLY GIRL

[pokemondolly]

[Unfortunately, Midori has buried her face in Yagyuu's shirt, so she doesn't notice that this is not a familiar face. She's laughing and clinging.]

I didn't know you were here! Oh man, I missed you!

[She adds a bit more squeeze to that huge, not yet realizing that something is very wrong.]

I was so worried! You should have posted something to the network!

[action] DON'T SCREAM, YAGYUU

[usedlaserbeam]

[Okay, this is just getting--this is really not dignified, and not appropriate, and it is also not polite to shove a girl but the thought has crossed Yagyuu's mind at least three times in the past fifteen seconds.

So instead, he just gets a hand free and lands it on the girl's shoulder, pushing gently but firmly in a slightly frantic attempt to dislodge her.]

Excu--excuse me. Miss. Miss.

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[attrites]

[ meanwhile, Akaya's having fun playing with Pokémon working hard training Pokémon!! Don't worry, Yagyuu, your Absol is in good hands. When he spots Yagyuu coming from down the road, though, he'll be waving and starting to run over. ]

Heeey, sempai!

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[usedlaserbeam]

[Oh, there's Kirihara-kun. Good, it looks like he kept...reasonably out of trouble all day. At least, nothing seems to be on fire and all the buildings are presumably still standing.]

Ah, hello, Kirihara-kun. Did you have a good day?

( action )

[attrites]

[ there are a few trees on the outskirts of the city that have seen better days, though. ]

Yep! Training's going well!

( action )

[usedlaserbeam]

And Phantom behaved himself, I hope?

[Because really, it was a relief to have his Pokémon out of his hair for the day, and Kirihara-kun seemed so enthusiastic about training them, so the arrangement was mutually beneficial.]

[action]

[hayasugiru]

[Having just been dismissed from his own job at the Center, helping look after the patients, he catches Yagyuu on his way out the door. A light tap on his shoulder and a bright grin should be enough to grab his attention, right?]

Yo.

[action]

[usedlaserbeam]

[The light tap is more than enough on its own, frankly, considering Yagyuu isn't the most touchy-feely guy in the world; at the touch and the sound, he turns halfway, glancing over his shoulder at--ah, yes, that's right.]

Hello, Oshitari-kun. You're off work too?

[action // whoops typo]

[hayasugiru]

Yeah, I always get kicked out this time of day. Somethin' about night patients and kids. I usually go training after work!

[an afterthought;] And you can drop the Oshitari stuff, I don't think I know anyone who doesn't call me Kenya.

[action]

[usedlaserbeam]

My working hours are capped, as well. I assume it's something to do with our respective ages.

[A wry smile creeps across his lips.]

And I'll keep that in mind, Oshitari-kun.