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Who: Bakura & Yuugi (& Malik & Crow & ...whoever!)
Where: Goldenrod
When: Late Morning of 2-13
Summary: A ride back to the big city took its own sweet time with the weather (with a side-trip for Poké-getting) and now a happy Yuugi and Bakura are landing at their new home.
Rating: H for HAPPY.
Log:

Look out below!!

[That happy little bellow came from a small man, floating steadily down to the streets of Goldenrod. The warning seems quite out of place, given he and his companion are falling at maybe half a mile an hour, the Drifblim taking its good time in coming in for a landing.

But that's been the order of the day for a few days now, as the weather turned nice and the trainer, breeder duo distracted, and the world turned so interesting. Why rush already worked fliers to get to town when the weather turned nice?

But here they finally are, plopping down right in the middle of town. And Yuugi should be asking where their new house is, or letting his two still-fresh Pokémon out of their Pokéballs.

Instead?]

Amazing...

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[In keeping with what he'd told Bakura, Malik doesn't waste any time heading back to the city - though he does return Smoochum to her PokéBall and dally a bit on the outskirts of town. He hadn't really noticed when slipping out of HQ, but Goldenrod City really is amazing...It's been a long time since he actually stopped to appreciate the scenery around him, even if he's been fighting for years for just that privilege.]

Ah, Bakura? I made it....

[So he says into his Gear, but since he's admiring anything and everything, he just might wander by without knowing which is the right house.]

Malik-kun! [[Oh man, you thought he was bad over the gear, he's practically radiating now.

..Doesn't help that there's a Rotom hovering around him that's making his hair poof up just a bit more so it looks like a bit of a cloud.]]

Where in town are you? We'll be right there!

All right! I'll stay right here.

[He holds the Gear up to the nearest street sign, looking pretty pleased himself. There were plenty of singing Pokémon on his way back into town, and while he's still determined to get along with Bakura and Yuugi, he's having trouble working up the usual cold detachment.

Not that he's noticed.]

-is that Malik?

[Hey look, the fellow who stayed quiet the first talk is chiming in now- if in a less "I've been hovering" tone than expected. He did have unpacking (or, gushing over the house and games and Pokémon) to do!

But now he's poking his head in at Bakura's happy voice.

And, to sum up. Finally!!]

Un, it is! [[smiles over at Yuugi]] He's right near [location], not too far from here! It shouldn't take us more than a few minutes to meet up with him.

...then come on! [He's quite happy to put down the chair he was moving (what?), thanks!] We can't leave him out there and wait for him to get lost.

[-this enthusiasm would be far less strange if it was more "want to know where dangerous man is" and less "let's see the friendly Malik! =D"]

[[another nod before he looks back at the gear]] We'll be right there, Malik-kun!

[[and in a short while, there'll be the unmistakable sight of Yuugiou hair heading your way, Malik. One with a hoppip in it.]]

[Malik has just been chilling as promised, enjoying watching the city and its people when - well.

This happens. (Pretty much.)

Waving, he heads on over. So this is what Yuugi looks like in person....What great practice for later, to have this chance! And how fantastic to see them!]

Hey, hello! Thanks again for the invitation....I'm glad I could make it so soon!

[Brief, quizzical glance at Yuugi. When are you from, and what do you know...?

Feeling inclined to postpone vengeance against your person shouldn't involve carelessness.]

Us, too! Your timing's perfect!

[That would be the nicely not suspicious Yuugi, second far-taller-than-him world sharer!

And - after he lets go of Senzai, who rocks at his feet - he's giving the new arrival quite the look over. It was obvious over the 'Gear and on first sight, but still the double check brings quite the grin to his face.]

I'm glad to see you're okay!

[...that could mean anything, company!]

[That must be your starter. The cute one. Excellent, it shouldn't prove a difficulty.

Malik just grins down, though. Are you acting too? Can't be. But if you know he's "Malik" -- well, plenty of time to investigate. He'll be spending lots of time with his friends!

Thinking this feels perfectly natural.]

Same to you. It's tricky out there, isn't it? But now we're all together, so there's nothing to fear.

...yup.

[He didn't get that. Does that mean- this Malik is from earlier, like Bakura? But, then he'd be an enemy. That doesn't follow! No one could pretend that well to be happy, right?

No, it must be one from waaaaay after! So after he really is a friend!

That must be it! (Yes, that's so nice, it has to be!)]

I've already been really lucky, thanks to having Bakura-kun here. And Senzai.

-you must have good Pokémon too! But, all I've heard about is a "smoochum".

Right, her.

[Malik lets Smoochum out of her PokéBall. She immediately waddles over to say hi to Senzai by doing what comes most naturally: she gets up in his personal space and attempts to give him a kiss.]

Full introductions can wait until we're settled somewhere. Is there anyplace good to sit and talk? Or - I hear you both are staying together! I'd love to see.

[It's so great to see them in person! And their house must be awesome, just like everything else in this city....

Besides, it's good to know where they live for later. ~~Not the usual order for his priorities.~~]

Yup! We're just a little ways from here- But, we're still unpacking.

And- isn't it way too nice to stay inside and talk?

[Come on, Malik, it's February and look! They need to enjoy the day---! Right, Senzai-

Oh, wait, he's busy having a little bug-eyed episode and making adorable red hobbles back from the Smoochum, sorry.]

[Even when friendly you disagree with his plan!

For some reason that's amusing, not irritating.]

Surprisingly gorgeous, isn't it? Maybe there's a spot outside somewhere, then....

[He'll look around for any outdoor cafés or the like. Meanwhile, Smoochum will clap her hands excitedly. So you're a Togepi! LET'S BE FRIENDS.]

You're settling in all right?

[-did someone narrate "friends"?

Senzai must investigate - outside his egg cover - as Yuugi handles the dialogue.]

Ah- there's a flower shop up that way with some display stuff, and the roof of the department store-

Oh! We've got a lot of stuff right now moved in, but not food!

How about we find a place to eat?

[-do say something Malik & Bakura group, before the Yuugi guides you to the first burger joint he spots.]

[Smoochum will limit herself to just a hug, now that she knows what Senzai is. Granted, she might also attempt to lift him off the ground in so doing, but...

Meanwhile, Malik's realizing he hasn't eaten all day.]

That'd be perfect. Nothing too fancy, we're on a budget....

Do you have any plans for life in Johto, Yuugi?

[He says as they begin walking, too fascinated by ~Mutou Yuugi in person~ to recall his picky diet isn't everyone's.]

Casual, it is!

[Not at all upbeat on that, nope. Just grinning as he obliviously steals his Senzai from the poor Smoochum, just when she had the Togepi happy.

It's just so much easier to hurry to the place he spots near right off, with the people eating burgers outside, when he's got the little guy!]

Ah... I'm still figuring it out. There's so much to learn before I figure it out! But. I'll need to get a job, for now. And in the meantime, figure out this role I have-

But. Bakura-kun says he wants to stick around, too, so we can figure out breeding together!

[Malik looks back and forth to both of them, unable to stop grinning. Perfect. He'll always know where both of them are, so as long as neither reveals too much about him....

Besides, it's great they'll be able to stick together. His operating alone, without even Rishid, has already gotten frustrating.

Smoochum invites herself along by clinging to his leg. He puts her back in her PokéBall.]

That's a great plan. I'm sure you'll raise lots of fantastic Pokémon together, especially with a place to yourselves...

[...a burger place. How very you, in retrospect. That ridiculous Mutou Yuugi and his pedestrian taste in cuisine! It's amusing.]

Ah, eating here?

Yup! And what about-

[He was going to say "what about you?" but the point out of his natural progression to the restaurant? Just now made aware.]

Oh, yeah- I spotted it on our way in earlier. -do you like burgers, too? If not, looks like they have chicken. And salad.

[And look, going by that fellow patron's plate, they add chicken to the salad! =D That must make it much better.]

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Salad's good for me, then. Whatever you prefer.

[...erk. Well. In the spirit of their newfound friendship, he doesn't feel like he can refuse Yuugi much. That calls undue attention to himself, when really he wants to focus on Yuugi instead.

So he will just focus on his companions, and not on his surroundings, as they enter this fine eatery.]

You were saying?

[Hmmm, he'd pause to doubt his choice if Malik wasn't such a well-played ambivalent. And, if he wasn't so happy, he can't imagine anyone not liking this place!]

Yeah... sorry! I just wondered what your plans are. Oh, where you're staying, too!

-or are you going to travel, like Bakura-kun did?

[There was something about gyms and badges, wasn't there?]

Ah, since I just got here, I'm not sure where to stay - the Pokémon Center, I suppose.

Chances are I'll travel about, but I wouldn't want to stray too far just yet. The Pokémon here might be too strong for me....come springtime I might give a journey a try.

[It's a safe answer. He can keep tabs on Yuugi and Bakura while preparing his Pokémon to act as instruments in his plans. Besides, a city like this - he can't imagine the crime rate's too low. His thefts should blend in.

....Oh joy. Is the only salad with no meat really that tiny? :/]

-ah... I was thinking the same. But, maybe I can train mine with each other, or other trainers, until I'm ready to hit the wild.

[~~You have any lil' babies in need of friendly sparring, Malik?~~ That is, Yuugi's considered not only the tiny plate Malik gets - next to the GIGANTIC feast for the meat lovers, but his answer.]

Ah, it seemed nice there... But, you're free to come by and spend time at our place! You're a friend, right?

[-more questionable on his end, than Bakura's, but he can be hopeful! (And he'd even outright drag you in in this mood, Malik, if not for still thinking of it as Bakura's place.)]

[He just looks at Yuugi as if wondering why that's even a question. ~~In retrospect, this event is bizarrely good for his cover story.~~]

Of course!

Hey, you need an extra pair of hands for the move in, right? I'd be glad to help.

[Biting into his salad, he tries not to look too appalled by Yuugi's burger.]

Ah-ha, appreciate it! Bakura-kun might need some help I don't know about- But, my biggest issue is moving out stuff.

[He's not going to blatantly talk about the previous tenants there, in front of their left behind friend, so Yuugi just grins around a scrumptious bite of meat.]

I don't have enough yet to need a lot of "moving in"!

[-hey. If that salad turns out to not be enough, Yuugi's pushing his fry plate into the middle of the table...]

LATER THAT AFTERNOON

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And then, when I actually caught up!

\o/

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Stop me if I Saffron too much!

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Not to make Valentine's jokes at all.

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