route_1065 | Arriving at Goldenrod

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Arriving at Goldenrod

Who: William T. Spears & Ronald Knox
Where: Out and about in Goldenrod
When: Dec 29th
Summary: Having been loaned Ronald's Ponyta for traveling, William finally arrives in Goldenrod City
Rating: PG?
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Being without the ability to quick-jump from location to location was certainly not something William was fond of. Had he ever actually ridden a horse before? He couldn't recall. This new world was brimming with things he'd never seen nor experienced before. The oddest of which was this new responsibility of hatching and caring for life. How was that skill supposed to enhance his resume as a Death God?

Hopefully Ronald was willing and prepared to take in an earful of questions and agitation, now that William had arrived at the gates of the large city.

Your Pokégear is ringing, Ron. Better not keep your boss waiting!

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He doesn't even have to look at the screen to know who he is. Alright, maybe just a quick glance just to make sure but Ronald's there without a second word. He's found by the entrance of town, leaning a bicycle against the nearest wall as Grim flutters around his head. It's the duskull that spots William from a distance though, tugging on his partner's sleeve to get his attention.

Odd though is the way Ronald's face just brightens at the sight of his boss. Normally, there would be trepidation there. Probably a hint of regret but there's none of that. It's just relief. And you can't blame him. Several months of being in this place and he was starting to getting to be homesick after all. "Blimey, you're a sight for sore eyes, aren't you?" he laughed, jogging over to meet him. "Alright there, are we sir? Was Lancelot a good boy on the way?"

At seeing his true master greeting them, Lancelot slowed to a trot, eventually stopping to allow William to dismount. The older reaper gave a good look at his surroundings before addressing his coworker.

"Not many would admit to missing their boss." It's a rather cold sounding statement, but if Ron knows anything about William, it's that his appreciation and kindness is heavily coated with subtlety.

"Things went smoothly enough. I can see how much longer it would have taken on foot, though." He fetches the Ponyta's Pokéball from his pocket and hands it to Ron. "I will have to catch something similar for myself."

"Like I said, sir. Sight for sore eyes, you are." he replied with a sigh, his head tilting ever so slightly as William dismounts. Now that wasn't such a bad looking sight. Who knew his boss would look good on a horse? But then he's always been the dignified type, after all. "Been here for a few months now. Thought I'd never see you lot again but here you are, eh?" he continued, reaching out for the pokeball.

Ronald turns on his heel finally, stretching out before he motions Grim with his bicycle over. "Feel free to borrow him when you'd like. Hardly gets enough exercise, the poor thing, specially after I got this." he added, patting the bike's handlebars. "Come on then. We can head to my place and I'll show you 'round town."

"Hm." William clears his throat briefly. "It's comforting to see you, as well." Ronald better appreciate that affection or he won't be hearing anything like it ever again.

"Time must be altered here, then. I literally saw you moments before I awoke in this place." And by 'saw' he means 'dragged out of the cold ocean water and scolded.' He falls into stride next to Ronald, taking in the town and the new faces everywhere. "And you've been living with members of the Noah's Ark circus?"

Oh, now that was a rare thing to hear and definitely something he's going to go back to whenever Will acts like he's about to deck him one for misbehaving. It was something worth hearing. All the time talk is something that goes over his head though, no matter who talked about it.

"That's odd, innit? Same thing I remember before coming here. Course, that'd prolly be a big clue. It was what, April when I left for the Campagnia trip but here we are. December now." Ronald sighed as he tilted his head slightly in thought. His musing however is cut short at that question whih is met with a nod.

"Decided to do their knife throwing act as payment for the room and board. Bleeding cheaper'n renting a hotel." he added as an afterthought. "Joker prolly wouldn't mind if we split my tent."

"Yes, good point. That is reassuring, I suppose." If the timeline is altered that much, perhaps he will return to the moment he last remembers. Thank god for that. The amount of work he thought he was going to have piled on his desk...

"We should make certain it's okay, first." Proper proper, all the time. And although tents aren't super comfortable, ANYTHING is better than sharing a tent with a demon. Anything.

"I'll be needed to find a job then, as well. Especially if I am expected to collect all these creatures and the badges that come from battling them.

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There's a shrug though as he motions for William to follow. Like it or not, that's where they're heading for the time being. After all, William might need somewhere to put down his luggage and kick back after such a long trip. There's the occasional nod as he listens, wheeling his bicycle (with Grim in the basket) in relative silence until he gets to the part where he hears about the badges. "M'sure Joker won't mind. He's alright, after all." Ronald begins but turns to William finally, the smallest hint of disappointment in on his face... almost like the way a child would when denied a treat. "You're going on the road then?"

He pauses in their walk when Ronald turns to him. ...Was Knox pouting? "Isn't that what we are supposed to do? That's the impression I got from the handbook I was given."

He's about to go and fish the book out to check again.

"S'not exactly clear cut, you know." Ronald begins again as he glances over his shoulder. When he got here after all, his priority had more to do to getting somewhere safe and finding a way back... that is until he figured there was no going back and he was on an unsolicited holiday with no predictable end. There's a shrug as he reaches up to pet Grim in passing, leading them down the street and to turn another corner.

"I mean, you could go on the road if you fancy! Some people've just settled down is all. No one's forcing you to." he continues. But then that grin comes to him finally. "Course... if you're doing that, maybe I could come along? Haven't seen all there is to see and you'd prolly like the adventure, wouldn't you, Grim?" And his question is only met with an eager nod from the Duskull that's been fluttering around between the two of them.

William's been eying the Duskull since he first arrived, but finally he comments on it.

"Is that Pokémon of yours supposed to be some sort of joke at our expense?"

At that, Grim stops like a deer caught in the headlights of an oncoming truck. He wanted senpai's senpai to notice him too but -- not like this! Immediately, he darts behind Ronald's shoulder, as if to get out of the way of that look. Ronald meanwhile is looking between Grim and William before reaching over and patting the poor Pokemon on the head with a small amused chuckle.

"Bit of a stereotype, isn't he?" he laughs, still trying to soothe his partner with those pats. "Prolly not a joke... just a coincidence, is all. He's the one who was fussing over me when I woke up here."

[ William's following Grim's movements with that glare ]

So that was your starter, then.

[ His glare softens a bit, and he shakes his head instead.

SUDDENLY! There's sound and movement coming from inside the bag William had been carrying across his shoulders. Must be that egg he still has tucked away. ]

Hm?

Yeah, that's right. Could prolly call him my part--

[ Whoa, hang on, what's that sound? Ron's just gonna circle around and peer at his back. ]

What've you got in here then? Whatever it is prolly wants your attention.

[ William's perplexed as to what it is, as well - having never hatched an egg before. He swings his bag to the front pulls out the egg's container. It's shaking about quite excitedly. ]

Ah. This is hatching... I suppose?

That's awful good timing! Good thing it didn't happen while you were on the road, eh?

[ Grim's just going to come out from behind his trainer to lightly tap the egg. Come on, little guy. It's rude to keep your trainer waiting. ]

Everyone got one then, the egg I mean. Least it looks that way.

It was beside my bed on Christmas E--

[ With a loud crack the egg pops open. And Grim will be excited to see that it's a shiny version of himself! A cute red Duskull who's making a rather grand entrance into the world - flipping around in the air and striking a pose. And... were those sparkles? ]

Ok someone is most certainly joking with this thing. Honestly.

[ There's a very obviously stifled snort.

Which turns into a cough.

And a chuckle.

Nope, you'll have to excuse him. Ron's just doubled over in laughter now because damn, that's rich. That's just way too good not to ignore. ]

Got a whole world and a half away and you can't escape him, can you, sir?

[ Reaching under his glasses to wipe away those mirth tears now. What were the chances of a Duskull's alternate colors being red? But his amusement finally dies down and his ability to breathe returns to him at last. ]

Blimey... Course, you know, if he ever gets here... Mister Sutcliffe'll prolly never let you live it down.

[ William's not sure who to glare at harder, Ronald or the Duskull circling his head. ]

If he ends up here now, I am blaming it entirely on you, Knox.

[ And there goes all the mirth from his eyes, his amusement now replaced with mild surprise. ]

Me?! Cor now, come on! S'not like I've got any ruddy control on who comes and goes, sir.

[ There's a small grin though as he shrugs. ]

Would be a bit of a laugh if he came the next time round, wouldn't it?

[ He's really not appreciating the teasing, Ronald. In fact, he's digging into his bag to get out an empty Pokéball. ]

Get in here, this instant.

[ Is that how these things work? He hasn't actually used one yet, and he allows his Pidove to stay out since she's well behaved. ]

[ Grim and Ron are just gonna take a step back, Ron folding his arms behind his head as he watches this exchange. He figures the shiny is making his boss testy... and Grim? Grim just wants to stay out of trouble.

But to save his boss' pride, he's gonna help. Juuuuuuuust this once. ]

Don't wager you've tried... ah... throwing it, sir...?

[ A look to Ronald, then back to the ball in hand. ]

Honestly?

[ Well that seems like a ridiculous way for these things to function. With a shake of his head, William tosses the Pokéball towards the red Duskull. ...who dodges it, midair.

Here Ronald, have a glare in your direction. ]

[ And a sheepish apologetic grin. He's never had that kind of trouble before. So... he'll just pull out one of his spare balls and approach the Duskull. ]

Come on... s'just your first day in... and Mister Spears hasn't been here nary a week. Think you could cooperate just a tad?

[ He'll just hold up the ball for the Duskull... just in case his little plea hasn't fallen on deaf ears.

If duskull have ears. ]

[ And as if they couldn't have predicted it, the Duskull ignores Ronald's suggestion, twirling through the air back towards his owner. He comes up behind William's head, rubbing his floaty arms over Will's hair and making a right mess of it. ]

...

[ William closes his eyes, willing himself to just breathe calmly. ]

[ okay, okay... that may be his boss right there but moments like these are just too precious. Is he gonna risk it? Dare he risk it?

Yeah, he's gonna risk it.

He's gonna risk the unprofessional little snort that escapes him from the sight of William's normally perfectly coiffed hair being mussed up by a pokemon. ]

Looks like he likes you, sir.

[ Oh how he wishes he had his scythe right now. Cause you deserve a good smack atop your head with it, Knox. With a loud huff, William reaches above him and grasps the red reaper, pulling him to eye-level. ]

Stop it. Now you are going to go in your ball and remain there until I can tolerate your presence again. Do I make myself clear?

[ He's certainly trying to sound stern and commanding but it's a bit hard to take him seriously when his hair is just... all over the place. The Duskull chirps happily and reaches up, plucking William's glasses right off his face. ]

[ No... no you really can't. But Ron has to admit, Will should probably slick his hair back less. He looks much younger with his hair mussed up...

...and his glasses off.

With that, Ron's just going to draw his own duskull over. ]

C'mon, Grim. We're prolly better off staying a bit further'n this. Wager things're going to get a bit hairy.

[ Taking three steps back now before he decides to keep his intervention at a safe distance. ]

Easy on the little blighter, sir! He just hatched after all!

[ William lets go of the Duskull, instead reaching out blindly ahead of him for his glasses. The little thief dodges quickly, tittering as he float off towards Ronald and Grim. ]

You...thing! Give me back my spectacles this instant.

[ Groping around and finding nothing but empty air. ]

Honestly, to be based after a grim reaper and not know the importance of a reapers spectacles...

Knox! Where did that creature go?

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[ Meanwhile, he and Grim are just watching from a distance. Ronald with his arms folded behind his head, Grim fluttering close until William calls for his attention. ]

Right behind you, sir. Blimey, he's a lively one...

[ He's still trying not to laugh but this is just too good. Ah, but he does see an opening. ]

Grim! You've got confuse ray, haven't you?

[ The tiny duskull is only flustered for a moment at the shock of his trainer suddenly asking him to attack but attack he does, finally launching the small ball of psychic energy in the other Duskull's direction. If they can confuse it, maybe it'll make it easier to catch. ]

[ Thankfully, Grim's aim is spot on. The red Duskull pauses midair, suddenly looking all around as if it forgot where it was or what it was doing.

Unfortunately, William's still groping around in the entirely wrong area. ]

Did you do something? Honestly, it doesn't help if I can't see.

[ Booyah, a chance opening! But there's the matter of Will on hand. ]

Hang on a tick!

[ And a pause to think before turning his attention back to his partner. ]

Grim! Give him a hand, I'll try to get this one under control.

[ At that, Grim gives a firm salute and plucks William's glasses from the other one before floating over and nudging him with them.

His trainer meanwhile's going to attempt another thrown pokeball. ]

Grim's got your specs, sir!

No. I don't want any any of those things touching my--

[ William's cut off by Grim nudging him and holding his glasses close enough that, if he squints, he can make out what they are. He eagerly takes them, sliding them back on, carefully. ]

Meanwhile, Red's begun to spin in the air while slowly drifting to the ground. Ron's pokéball hits without an issue. In fact, the ball doesn't even jostle once before firmly snapping closed. ]

Ah. [ A glance to the side. ] I suppose a thank you is in order.

[ The relieved sigh is audible, Ron's shoulders slumping back when he bends to retrieve that pokeball. Crisis averted. So he'll just come back over and offer said ball to his boss. ]

There we are! He prolly won't give you any trouble now... least until you call him out. Even then, he'll prolly go back in.

[ Grim on the other hand, is all pleased noises after Will takes back his glasses. Oh, gosh, no, don't mention it! Really! is probably what he means. ]

[ William takes the Pokéball, glaring at it briefly before shoving it into his backpack. ]

I should hope so.

[ He has to admit --at least to himself, not out loud heavens no!-- that Grim is rather well trained and respectful. ]

Of course I would end up with the delinquent one.

[ Nope, let him chuckle about that a bit. ]

Maybe it's because you've got a talent for making em behave, eh?

But! Now that that's over with... it's prolly best we get you settled in. Wager it's been a long trip, even with Lancelot.

[ He raises an eyebrow. ]

Do I?

[ He's obviously referring to his difficulties with Grell. There's a sigh. ]

Yes, it was quite the distance to travel. I suppose we take our ability to move quickly as reapers for granted.

Where are we staying again? You mentioned the circus, I believe.

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Arriving at Goldenrod

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Ron stop checking out William's butt as dismounts >:[

He was just appreciating the view!

Will has no butt, what are you talking about.

Alright so maybe he was trying to figure out how someone could lack a posterior

still inappropriate!! >:[

8D They're not home he can do what he bloody pleases!

No Ronald. BAD Ronald.

He's at that age dammit!

wearing the baggiest of pants from now on so no butt can be seen

But Will you never had an arse to begin with. =n=

Ron'll still keep checking though

Probably pat a few times to make sure

I approve of this

Frisk - not just a pokemon move anymore

William used Frustration!

D8 it is very effective???

No. And you'd think he'd figure that out by now.

D8 it was an effort.

Points for effort!

HOORAY!

/o/

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