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Who:

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?
Log:
[[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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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.

Yeah but even those are still kind of hard to carry around, you know? They just aren't very practical for trainers on the go.

[Ah, crap! They're here and he still hasn't finished his ice cream yet! Better do that now...crap, John didn't you learn last time not to eat it that fast? You deserve that brain freeze.]

[[Smiling sympathetically at the obvious discomfort of his brain freeze, she shakes her head.]]

There's no need to rush, John, and I suppose you are right about that.

Yeah...realizing that now. Ngh... [He puts a hand to his forehead, eyes shut tight and teeth clenched.] That was dumb. [He's okay now though! Yay! And Casey...you can have the cone. Yup. You enjoy that.]

So...shall we go inside then?

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[[Holding the door open with the tiniest of bows, she nods.]]

After you, Mister Egbert. Miss Casey.

[[Rose is obviously feeling all sorts of silly today.]]

Why thank you Miss Lalonde.

[Was that a tiny curtsy? Why yes, yes it was. Seems Rose isn't the only silly one here. Though John can't help but feel slightly emasculated as he and Casey enter the department store.]

[Damn, that A/C feels good!]