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usedwindything
Where: Goldenrod City
When: Back...timed? To noon on the 20th of May.
Summary: Rose believes it's time to explore the new city, and John is being dragged into it.
Rating: Is there a rating for "You might die of cute"? PG-13 for the slim possibility of language, I guess?
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[[Admittedly she had been too tired to bother paying much more attention to her group than "go find hotel rooms". She knew they were capable - for the most part, anyway. Really it was only the clown that would have a problem, and after the paras-mushroom incident within the forest she felt leaving him to Karkat's supervision was well within what she deserved - and therefor focused on her own rest and relaxation. She hadn't given the city a look, she hadn't cared about the bustling people, all she wanted was a bed and something to alleviate her throbbing head.

The next morning, however, she felt a little guilt behind abandoning them so quickly. Especially recalling how upset John had looked over the situation. That was why, when noon rolled around, she decided to pay him a visit. She wanted to explore the city and she knew he would likely enjoy it as well. They could visit the department store, perhaps find a place to have lunch...that would probably be a good place to stop. She wanted to apologize, but it was beginning to sound like a date. And if it became too similar to one, she knew she probably wouldn't go through with it...

She was already having a hard enough time just knocking on his hotel door as it was. Pacing in the hall outside it (she had to do a little detective work to figure out which room he was staying in, which actually involved doing an errand for the clerk...which...involved doing an errand for the cook, who needed the assistance of a maid found somewhere else within the building and basically she figured it out, okay?) she sighs at herself, muttering about how it's not that big of a deal and it isn't as if she's asking him out or anything. They're just...spending the afternoon together. Just the two of them. Going out to lunch, and maybe dessert, and doing a little shopping...

With a deep breath, she finally gives the door a few firm raps from her knuckles.]]

...John?

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[[And she will be leading Casey down to the lobby to sit and wait. And maybe play a little with your ears and wrist fluff, because goodness you're adorable.]]

So, Casey. You don't think John will take this...the...Hm. I'm not sure if it would be wrong or desirable for him to think of this as a date.

[What's a date, Rose? Casey is not familiar with this word. So have a little headtilt.]

Hm? Oh, I suppose you likely don't have any idea what I'm talking about, do you?

[[Chuckling, she fluffs the Lopunny's ears a little again.]]

...I like John. Like like him, as some would put it to show emphasis on the fact it's more than usual friendship. Or at least I'm fairly sure I do.

When you feel that way about someone, you enjoy spending time with only them, and go on dates to achieve such alone time. As well as to get to know the other better.

And...while I think I would like to take him on such an occasion...I don't know if I'm quite ready for it...but then...I wouldn't mind it either...

[[Sigh. Conflicting emotions. Emotions in general. How do they work? What is romance? Certainly not as easy as it is in movies and books...]]

The short and long of it is that I am being a coward, Casey. I should just tell him, as Karkat suggested. If I love him after all--I mean like.

Like.

I just like him...I think...

[Oh god, Rose. Be glad Guile isn't here to translate for you. Because if she were, this is what you would be hearing.]

[Yeah, good thing it's all just jibberish, huh? She looks pretty happy though, so make what you will of her "lo lo pun! punny! Lopunny!" chatter.]

[[She lets her chatter, doing her best to keep a straight face. She's so adorable. It's a shame she can't understand her. She'd take out Guile, but she seemed tired and so is letting her rest in her Pokeball for now.]]

Is that approval? You wouldn't mind if I took him on a date? Or are you offering me dating advice, hmm?

[~~Yes, Rose. She is giving you advice. And that advice is: MAKE EGGS WITH THAT BOY. YOU GO MAKE EGGS WITH THAT BOY RIGHT NOW.~~]

[There is just so much excitement in that Yes!!. She's even nodding her head happily. Yes, Rose. I would say that's approval. Congratulations. You have Casey's approval to date her daddy. ~~And make eggs with him.~~]

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[[Okay, she can't help but grin. Grin and, even if only a little, blush.]]

Well I am glad to hear this, Casey. That makes me quite relieved to know I have your permission.

[[Casey? Hopefully you're ready for this, because after a moment of fidgeting, she pulls you into a hug. She doesn't really believe she needs your permission or approval, but having it anyway? Still encouragement.

Plus, she needs a hug. Has for a while. And there's no hugs out there better than Casey hugs, right?]]

[No, no there are not. Casey is pretty much the undisputed champion of hugs. You cannot hope to beat her in a hug-off, for she is simply the best there is. She's even nuzzling against you a little bit, Rose.]

[[Aww, Casey. You're making her so happy right now. That hug is turning a little more into a cling, and she's going to just nuzzle you right back. Because man it's nice to have a hug after you've been so stressed and upset lately. Bickering with your moirail, dealing with Dave disappearing and the affect it has on your close friends, Mother's Day with no mother. And missing her, for that matter, which is just a whole new experience for Rose. Then crushing on one of your best friends and not knowing how to deal with that at all.

All of these feelings and emotions. What do you do with them?

So yes. She is giving Casey a fairly tight hug, quite content with continuing like that for a while.]]

You're so sweet, Casey.

[Casey might not be exactly sure what it is that's bothering Rose, but her intuitive animal empathy is pinged by something in the way Rose is hugging her. Not exactly...sad, it's not like how daddy felt a few weeks ago when uncle Dave disappeared again, but something's just a little off.]

[So hug her as long as you need to, Rose. Casey is good at dealing with the churning ocean that is adolescent emotions at this point. You just hug the sads away!]

[[Oh, and she will.]]

Remind me - or, I suppose, have Guile remind me - to take you and her out sometime this week, alright? Just us three. And I'm not referring to training either.

[[Yes, she is suggesting having a "girl's only" date with you and Guile. She's heard of a few nice places in Goldenrod City specifically for Pokemon, after all. What could it hurt? They've both been so nice.]]

[Oh, she likes the sound of that, Rose. So much in fact that you are getting a very tight squeeze along with that happy exclamation. She would remind you if she were capable in speaking in words that you could understand!]

Hehe, am I interrupting something?

[How long has John been standing there? Good question. Not too long, and certainly not long enough to have heard any ~private~ information that Rose shared with his Lopunny.]

[Whenever you feel like turning around and acknowledging him, Rose. Until then, he'll just standing there in his super nerd outfit with his arms crossed, hair damp, and a wicked grin on his face. It's chill, Rose. Take your time.]

[[She's just. Frozen. Oh man, has it been ten minutes already? With a quick squeeze to Casey, she sits back and turns to John. Cheeks are a little pink, but otherwise she's completely composed. Just as usual.]]

You might have, John. We were having a fairly private heart-to-heart girl talk, after all.

[[And now a tiny wicked smirk of her own.]]

About boys. I hope you aren't too heartbroken that you missed joining the conversation yourself. I know you enjoy gushing over Dave.

[Maybe not quite ten minutes exactly. Once he got in the shower he woke up pretty fast, meaning he could actually function normally. And you made such a fuss about him keeping you waiting, after all.]

Oh darn, really? My heart is beyond broken about this, Rose. You couldn't wait to gush over boys until I got down here too? Because you are so right. I just love going on about how wonderful Dave is. And so attractive. Gosh, he just makes me swoon.

[If you can't hear the sarcasm, you should probably visit an audiologist, Rose.]

As I thought. I apologize. I promise next time, we will wait.

[[Standing, she buries her hands in the pockets of her peacoat.]]

Are you ready then? I am certain Casey and I are. And if so, what would you like to start with?

I am still feeling pretty left out over here. But I suppose I can forgive you if you promise never to do it again.

[He unfolds his arms.]

But yeah, I am ready. And whatever you want to do first is fine with me.

Well I will make it up to you. We will start with lunch, and then I will treat you to ice cream.

[[She motions for him to follow, heading towards the door.]]

How does that sound?

[Casey is a little torn now. Who should she be following?! It's all so confusing! But for now she will just...follow after Rose and give John a look that very clearly says "hurry up!"]

That's fine. I was just kidding though, you don't have to do anything to make it up to me. I can pay for my own ice cream.

[Following!]

Oh no, I insist. I already had plans to pay for lunch as it is, so it won't be any problem to pay for ice cream as well.

[[Oh hello Casey! She certainly does not mind having you walk with her, tossing the same look back to John. Jeez John. So slow!]]

[Oh look, he's caught up now. And just giving you a slightly distressed and very pleading look, Rose. You are hurting his manly pride here. And he doesn't have a lot of that to begin with!]

What? No, Rose. Really it's fine, you don't have to do that.

I know I don't have to John.

[[Chuckling, she nudges his shoulder a little with her own before offering him a warm smile.]]

I want to.

Yeah, but... [Sigh. He's just not going to win this argument, is he? No. He never wins arguments.] Fine. Though I still feel bad about it.

You shouldn't feel bad about it, John. Is it so wrong that I would like to treat you to something once in a while?

No it's not wrong. It's just that uh...never mind, I don't know how to put it. Just...forget I said anything. [Before he manages to make things worse.] It's fine.

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