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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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[[That logic would work if it couldn't be countered with "What kid doesn't like cookies and cake?".]]

Oh good. Then hopefully you are in the mood, as I find myself looking forward to a sundae.

[...Touché.]

Hehe, sounds good to me. I think I could go for one of those. It's been a while.

The feeling is mutual there. It's been quite a while for myself as well.

[[Staring at their pizza.]]

Perhaps after this piece, I will ask for a box to take this back in and we can depart? I'm sure Karkat would enjoy lunch as well.

Yeah, he probably would. Hehehe, alright then, last piece.

[om nom nom!]

[[And she's already flagging down a waitress to ask for their tab and a box.]]

We'll likely be able to enjoy our ice cream on our way to the Department Store, I'm sure. Unless you plan on ordering something that will take an hour to consume.

How would you even...that would be an absolutely ridiculous amount of ice cream, Rose. So no, it's safe to say that we can eat it on our way.

[And for some reason that sounds really nice...]

I am sure Dave would be able to manage it.

[[Chuckling, she thanks the next waitress who stops by and puts the pizza in the box for them, pulling out a wallet to pay her with.

And yes, it does doesn't it?]]

Really, you think so? For a whole hour? I'm pretty sure even Dave would get sick of ice cream at that point.

[And when it's boxed and paid for, he's just going to head for the door. Waiting, of course, for Rose to accompany him. Look he's even going to hold the door open for you, Rose. Because he is a ~gentleman~ and he should have done that on the way in as well. Oops.]

Sick of it, perhaps. Continue eating it out of irony? That's another story.

[[That's alright. She appreciates such a gentlemanly gesture, but certainly doesn't expect it, and thinks no less of you for not doing it sooner.]]

Why thank you, John. How sweet.

True. Probably ironically throw up later as well.

[And back outside. Yay, lead the way again, Rose. As John has no idea where he is going.]

You're welcome.

[[And leading the way she is. It's not a far walk, most of the parlors and diners having been built so close together. And the ice cream shop is definitely a welcome relief to the hot weather outside. Once inside, Rose is just going to stand there for a minute and enjoy the cool temperature.]]

You're free to choose first if you'd like.

Alright, hm... [He peers through the glass at all the brightly colored tubs of ice cream. Decisions, decisions. After a few moments, he decides on rainbow sherbet, and a few moments later he is holding a cone with a single scoop of the frozen treat.]

[Your turn, Rose.]

[[Once he had his choice, she stepped up to the counter and began her own peering. She's pretty boring though. Nothing colorful for her, or fruity. Just a simple single scoop of chocolate in a cone. Paying for the sweets, she turns to give John a raised brow.]]

I hadn't imagined you'd be one for sherbet.

[Stopping mid-lick, he looks up at her with a curious look on his face. What's wrong with sherbet, Rose?]

Oh? Why not?

Personally, I thought you would more enjoy...

[[Do you see her teasing smirk John?]]

Cookie dough.

[Was that a bit of an eye twitch there? It just might have been. Regardless, there most certainly was a grimace at that statement.]

Heh...funny. That was a good one, Rose. Hysterical, an absolute riot.

Wasn't it though?

[[She's still smiling. No, she does not feel bad for making jabs at that where she can. Sorry, John. However, she is leading the way back outside.]]

Do you have any idea how long it took me to come up with that?

It was the pinnacle of your joke-telling career, Rose. I doubt you will ever be able to top that. It was simply too amazing.

[Following you and yaaaaay ice cream. Liiiiccckkk.]

But no, I have no idea. How long did it take you?

Oh I am sure I could muster a few more if I tried. And forever, John. Forever.

I don't know. That was quality joke-telling material right there. I really don't think you can top it.

[Offering Casey some ice cream now because...well why not? She already ate pizza...ice cream is totally okay, right?]

And really, forever? Gosh that's an awfully long time. And just for me? I feel so special.

Give me another forever, and we shall see.

[[Oh, let's offer Casey some chocolate too. Chocolate is better than sherbet.]]

You should. I would only ever spend such time on you, after all.

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Alright, here is your second forever. [Dazzle him, Rose. Dazzle him with your amazing joke-telling skills.]

Really, just on me?

Just on you.

[[She hums in thought. Look at her, trying to wrack her brain for a joke to tell.]]

Okay, what do you call a wizard in space?

[[See this smirk? She thinks she's pretty clever.]]

[Wizards, why is he not surprised? Still, he's never heard it before. He can still be dazzled!]

I don't know, what do you call a wizard in space?

[[Yeah, she totally thinks this is pretty humorous, you can tell.]]

A flying saucer-er.

[[Hear her giggles? They're there.]]