Chapter 38; Video, Private Text to Dave.

[usedtherapy]

[[When the feed flips on, there's a momentary view of Rose, and she looks as though she's about to say something, but that ends pretty quick. Why? Because her gear is snatched and hopped - yes, hopped - away with. There's an excited "Lo!!!" in the background as the culprit speeds off, giving all who are watching the feed a lovely view of Saffron as

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[striderismo]

you know your sugar babys always up for a date if youre paying
what time

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[usedtherapy]

Oh good.
Any time is fine by me, really.
I know you need to gussy up first.

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[striderismo]

if by gussy up you mean pile on the layers like some kind of eskimo hipster then yes
i do need to gussy up first
and if theres not a hot drink waiting for me when i get there were gonna have some problems
i am not emerging from my fucking fire cavern without a guarantee

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[usedtherapy]

Of course there will be.
What kind of girl do you take me for, Dave?
Ask John.
I always treat my dates right.

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[striderismo]

johns an easy date he totally doesnt count
i am much more high maintenance
bring your best game little sister
i dont go cheap or easy

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[usedtherapy]

I shall be awaiting outside.

[[And outside she is. But not just outside, no. Outside, sitting atop Loke - their mighty steed for the day. The Luxray stands tall at attention, tail swishing as he awaits the sight of daddy Dave. There's a few somethings folded over Rose's lap as well. Wonder what those are?]]

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[striderescence]

[ It's a few minutes still before Dave emerges, body tense to ward off the shivers (which will inevitably come anyway, as Rose likely knows). His nose and ears aren't pink yet, but give them a few minutes.

From the depths of his jacket, an emphatic cheeping is heard. Dave never goes anywhere in this weather without a Torchic in his coat. ]

This b-better be fuckin' good, Lalonde.

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[usedtherapy]

You mean beyond the fresh air being good for you? I would hope so. [[She pats the spot on Loke behind her as the lion Pokemon slowly lowers himself to the ground so Dave has an easier time getting up.]]

Come on. Loke is nice and warm. I even brought you a blanket. [[Gesturing to the lavender article over her lap.]]

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[striderescence]

[ Grudgingly, Dave slings a leg over the Luxray and settles in behind his sister, reaching around her for the blanket. He won't hold onto her, but he sits close, anyway. She'll be able to feel the heat that Inspector Coolkid radiates through Dave's not-nearly-thick-enough jacket before long. ]

Off to a decent start. C-carry on.

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[usedtherapy]

[[She relinquishes the blanket without fight, noting that she can feel the little Pokemon and that perhaps she should look into a better winter coat for him. Once Dave is settled, Loke stands and begins his walk towards the coffee shop Rose had planned.]]

Only decent? Goodness, you are tough aren't you? If you'd like, I'm sure May wouldn't mind sitting in your lap to assist in warmth generating.

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[striderescence]

If we could somehow plug this b-blanket into your Luxray, I'd be impressed.

[ Dave hunches his shoulders and ducks his head down, just shy of resting it on Rose's shoulder in his efforts to avoid the wind at his back. ]

Coolkid would fight her, I'm pretty sure. Let's just get someplace fuckin' w-warm.

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[usedtherapy]

We're on our way now, I assure you. I would not strand you out in the cold without some area of warmth in mind. [[It's just. Across the city.]]

In the meantime, how about we chat to take your mind off the winter air, hm?

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[striderescence]

S-sure. We can talk about how funny you look chasing after giant thieving slutbunnies, if you want.

[ It's said conversationally, almost teasingly. ]

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[usedtherapy]

[[She rolls her eyes with a snort, but sounds amused enough in her reply.]]

Not the conversation piece I was thinking of, but okay. I'm glad you found that so amusing. Hopefully that wasn't the light of your day, however. That would make this entire trip worthless.

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[striderescence]

We'll see if this little excursion lives up to it.

[ He draws the blanket around his shoulders, shivering a little, despite himself. ]

It was p-pretty fucking funny, though. Guessing phys. ed. wasn't your best subject?

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[usedtherapy]

I don't know. I've never partaken in it. [[With a chuckle, she urges Loke into a bit of a faster pace.]] I'm going to guess no though, as you are making such insinuation.