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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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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.

Edited 2011-05-29 04:33 (UTC)

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.]]

[Internally? Internally John is line-facing so very hard right now that it's not even funny. Rose, that joke was terrible. Even by his poor standards.]

[Externally? Well externally John is trying to laugh. Because he really doesn't want to hurt Rose's feelings or anything.]

Haha, funny! Good one, Rose. And I actually mean that this time. It's not sarcasm!

[But it is a lie, in case the fake laughter and forced smile didn't clue you in.]

[[Her chuckles die off, and she quietly enjoys her ice cream a moment.]]

There's a reason I don't tell jokes. I've a funny feeling that you wouldn't enjoy my more morbid ones either.

[[It's okay though. Her smile says she's used to it.]]

Shall we continue our wonderful adventure?

Edited 2011-06-05 04:58 (UTC)

[He really should not be surprised to hear that the only other jokes she knows are morbid. He really shouldn't.]

No, really that was good. But...yeah, I don't think i would enjoy jokes like that. That one was fine though!

[John...give up. You are a terrible liar.]

But, yes. I would like that. Very much.

[Yum...ice cream. Lick, lick.]

Don't encourage me John, unless you would like to hear more terrible wizard jokes. Or perhaps I could try my poor humor out on knock knocks.

[[Leading the way out of the parlor, she decides that the next stop should be the department store, finally.]]

I have quite the list to look into here, and I'm sure you will find plenty that you will be interested in as well.

If you really want to, I won't stop you!

[Following, following~ And trying to finish his ice cream because they really probably shouldn't take that in the department store.]

A whole list? Jeez, Rose, what are you look--ah!

[Brain freeze. :'|]

[[She's also working on finishing hers before they reach the shopping center.]]

I'll spare you. And it isn't as if it's a long list, John. A few evolutionary stones, a set of summer clothes...simple things like that. A little window shopping as well, perhaps.

[Rubbing his forehead a little bit.]

Oh, you made it sound like it was. Guess I misunderstood though. Window shopping for what? Just stuff in general or something specific?

Stuff in general.

[[Glancing up in thought for a moment, she shrugs.]]

I've heard there was a music store here. And a shop that carries knitting supplies...

I heard about the music store but completely forgot about it until just now. Might be fun to look around in there. [Since, you know. Pianos are not the slightest bit portable and that's the only instrument he plays.]

[Oh but...knitting? He hadn't heard about that one. Nor had he heard Rose mention anything about knitting in all the time they'd been here. He was kind of beginning to wonder if maybe he had been wrong in guessing that would be a hobby she would enjoy...]

So...you actually do enjoy knitting then?

[Trying his best to be nonchalant about this.]

My thoughts exactly. I think I would enjoy playing the violin again.

[[Giving him a little side glance, she smiles.]]

Yes, I do indeed enjoy it.

Oh? Well...if you do decide to get a new violin, I would like to hear you play sometime. If that's alright with you, of course.

[You have no idea how happy this makes him, Rose.]

And I'm glad to hear that! Really glad, actually.

Oh? I'm not the greatest, so it wouldn't be much of a show...but I wouldn't mind playing something for you.

[[She doesn't, but she can imagine.]]

Really? Why's that.

I'm sure you play wonderfully.

[Really? You think you can imagine? Because he's incredibly happy.]

Because it means that I picked out a good gift. I was kind of worried that you might not like it. I mean, I know you said you did after I gave it to you but... [But you are his friend and what else were you going to say?] Haha, silly thing for me to worry about.

Would I be able to talk you into playing for me, should we find a piano or keyboard? And that is a very silly thing for you to worry about. I did indeed enjoy it, and intend to continue the hobby.

Oh...um. Yeah I could probably do that. It's been a while so I can't promise that it'll sound great but...if you really want me to. Though...I won't be able to buy one to practice with or anything. It's...not really a portable instrument. Too bad we don't have our sylladices here.

And, yes...it was silly. So I'm going to stop worrying about it now.

Not even a keyboard? I'm fairly certain I've heard of portable keyboards before...but then, I suppose I have no real idea of Johto stocks those. It is a shame we don't have access to our sylladices, yes. Travel would be so much easier.

[[Finishing her treat as they reach the store, she pauses to wait for John to do the same.]]

Especially for shopping. Oh well. And that would be a preferable action.