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route_10652012-12-04 10:51 pm
likewatson) wrote in route_10652012-12-04 10:51 pm
i'm on my way
Who: Harry Truman, Carmen Sandiego, Dale Cooper, and Albert Rosenfield
Where: Cherrygrove, en route to and eventually in Saffron
When: The morning of December 5 and the afternoon of December 8
Summary: Carmen picks up Harry for a Great Reunion back at the Justice Farm.
Rating: PG
Log:
The estimate had been three days, and that was almost exactly how long it took Harry and Waldo—and later, Henry—to reach Cherrygrove. It was nice enough, as far as hikes go; the weather was accommodating, if not almost nice, and his first wild Pokémon encounter wasn't a complete disaster thanks to the fact that he parked under a tree not long after leaving New Bark Town and read his Handbook cover to cover. Even Waldo handled it well. In the end, when the little Sentret fainted, Harry felt something almost resembling pride.
...except that feeling immediately churned over to guilt, so out came a PokéBall, and that's how Harry met Henry.
Unfortunately, it wasn't all fun and adventure. Exciting as the journey was—and wow, did Harry take some notes—the whole scene was tainted by a shade of worry that made the sunlight a little less bright, the sky a duller shade of blue. Something was wrong with Cooper, that much was clear, and the fact that it was coming from three different sides made it all the more concerning. Harry would have been worried enough, just going on Albert's little hints that something was up, but no—Harry had to get confirmation from Coop himself, only to have it further, if subtly, confirmed by Carmen shortly after. Carmen, Coop's girlfriend.
The thought was enough to make Harry stop in his tracks a few times and run a hand over his face. Sure, it was easy to get lost in all the newness around him, forget about all the weird time differences, the things he'd missed—but then he'd remember just as suddenly and would wonder, with a small itch of anxiety, whether or not he was ready for all that seemed to be hovering just over his head. Hovering and waiting to fall, just as soon as Harry found his way to the others.
But then he'd spotted Cherrygrove in the not-too-far distance and realized his time for worrying was up.
*
It's morning when Harry leaves the PokéCenter, all clean and fed and dressed in his dapper new clothes. On his way out, he asked the nurse why in the heck he had a suit in his bag in the first place, but she'd just blushed and giggled and looked away.
He feels a little nervous, truth be told. It's one thing to meet Carmen. It's another to meet Carmen so he can fly to God knows where on the back of a thing (and yeah, he still hasn't been able to picture that one in his mind at all). But to meet Carmen so he can fly to God knows where on the back of a thing so he can meet up with Cooper and Albert with all this mystery surrounding everything? That's a little too much, even for him. Even coming from Twin Peaks, that's a bit much.
It has to happen eventually, though, and he'd rather have it happen sooner than later. He doesn't want to be here on his own for long.
And, judging by the time displayed on his watch, he won't be.
Where: Cherrygrove, en route to and eventually in Saffron
When: The morning of December 5 and the afternoon of December 8
Summary: Carmen picks up Harry for a Great Reunion back at the Justice Farm.
Rating: PG
Log:
The estimate had been three days, and that was almost exactly how long it took Harry and Waldo—and later, Henry—to reach Cherrygrove. It was nice enough, as far as hikes go; the weather was accommodating, if not almost nice, and his first wild Pokémon encounter wasn't a complete disaster thanks to the fact that he parked under a tree not long after leaving New Bark Town and read his Handbook cover to cover. Even Waldo handled it well. In the end, when the little Sentret fainted, Harry felt something almost resembling pride.
...except that feeling immediately churned over to guilt, so out came a PokéBall, and that's how Harry met Henry.
Unfortunately, it wasn't all fun and adventure. Exciting as the journey was—and wow, did Harry take some notes—the whole scene was tainted by a shade of worry that made the sunlight a little less bright, the sky a duller shade of blue. Something was wrong with Cooper, that much was clear, and the fact that it was coming from three different sides made it all the more concerning. Harry would have been worried enough, just going on Albert's little hints that something was up, but no—Harry had to get confirmation from Coop himself, only to have it further, if subtly, confirmed by Carmen shortly after. Carmen, Coop's girlfriend.
The thought was enough to make Harry stop in his tracks a few times and run a hand over his face. Sure, it was easy to get lost in all the newness around him, forget about all the weird time differences, the things he'd missed—but then he'd remember just as suddenly and would wonder, with a small itch of anxiety, whether or not he was ready for all that seemed to be hovering just over his head. Hovering and waiting to fall, just as soon as Harry found his way to the others.
But then he'd spotted Cherrygrove in the not-too-far distance and realized his time for worrying was up.
It's morning when Harry leaves the PokéCenter, all clean and fed and dressed in his dapper new clothes. On his way out, he asked the nurse why in the heck he had a suit in his bag in the first place, but she'd just blushed and giggled and looked away.
He feels a little nervous, truth be told. It's one thing to meet Carmen. It's another to meet Carmen so he can fly to God knows where on the back of a thing (and yeah, he still hasn't been able to picture that one in his mind at all). But to meet Carmen so he can fly to God knows where on the back of a thing so he can meet up with Cooper and Albert with all this mystery surrounding everything? That's a little too much, even for him. Even coming from Twin Peaks, that's a bit much.
It has to happen eventually, though, and he'd rather have it happen sooner than later. He doesn't want to be here on his own for long.
And, judging by the time displayed on his watch, he won't be.
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Harry hasn't been away from Cooper for this long since his arrival in Twin Peaks a little less than a month ago, and that would have been fine and dandy with Harry if, in that time, Cooper hadn't turned into little more than a name tossed around in worried tones.
But he did. After nearly a week of worrying, nearly a week of Not Talking About It with Carmen or Albert or anyone, the image of Cooper-as-he-knew-him began to fade from Harry's mind and all he saw when he thought of his friend was the somber face that greeted him back on the first day. Harry didn't want that to happen. And it all seemed to deteriorate so quickly...
He pushes the thought away, focusing instead on the fact that things are already better. Cooper's still in one piece (and not as fragile as Harry was led to believe, since that tight hug didn't snap him in two), and he's smiling. He may not be the same exact Dale Cooper Harry knew, but there's no one else in the world who smiles quite like that.]
You too, Coop.
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[Of course, nothing quite beats the real thing, and having Harry there is ... calming, soothing. No wonder they'd hit off pretty much instantly, really - Harry's grounded in a way Cooper might not always be, something he also finds in Albert a lot of the time, but where Albert likes a rational and seemingly cold approach to things Harry has a warmth in the same way Coop would describe his town.]
[He looks over at Carmen, expression softening in a quiet thanks she probably doesn't see: sleep has to catch up with everyone at some point.]
Trip go okay?
[Small talk, sure, but what's not said in it might be there in the way Coop's still lingering a loose grip on Harry's arm. And as a bonus touch there's Emily now rubbing against his legs, as if subtly mimicking her trainer.]
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And for all that he can tell, Coop looks okay.
Then again, Harry knows better. But that can wait.
He follows Cooper's glance toward Carmen, expression softening into something like fondness.]
Just fine. You've got yourself quite a girl there.
[The sudden brush against his leg makes him look down. Speaking of good looks...]
Who's this?
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[But he also looks pretty happy despite that, and something almost shy enters his smile at the mention of Carmen. It's a refreshingly normal way to feel, really. Lifts a few of the clouds from his mind.]
She's something else.
[He looks back to Harry, glad to see that he apparently likes her as well; not that he'd seek approval, exactly. But life is a lot easier - not to mention pleasant - when the people in it get along. At the question, he follows his friend's gaze to the Espeon.]
This? is Emily. If she starts sleeping by your feet, she's there to stay.
[Emily gives that distinct murr sound cats everywhere have perfected (despite not being an actual cat) and looks up at the two of them, which causes Coop to actually notice this time that Harry's looking mighty dapper.]
[Probably just about the time Albert will be coming in to see the same thing, too.]
They gave you a suit.
[A pleased, surprised grin.]
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Then again, he's also in love, and if there's one surefire way to just ooze youthfulness...
Releasing his hold on Cooper's arms and crouching, Harry offers a hand to Emily. He's not much of a cat guy, but he knows how to deal with dogs, and all animals like to get a good sniff in when someone new is around. Except for Waldo, who likes to instead peck.
That's gonna be a fun introduction.]
Whoever "they" are, yeah.
[It's then that Harry starts wondering about this place all over again and a thousand questions bubble to mind, each of which he files away to toss in Coop's direction later.]
Fits well, too. It's funny that I had to do a bit of time-traveling just to get a nice suit.
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[Emily is pleased with this greeting and does sniff his fingers before butting her head against his hand, clearly approving - then again she's far from the stereotype of the fickle cat, and Coop watches the interaction with his hands now in his pockets.]
[Of course Harry's good with animals, too. Coop wasn't, when he first showed up, but two years of being surrounded by them will get you used to handling them sooner rather than later.]
Clothes make the man, Harry. [Quoted absently, but with the same smile.] You look well.
[Tired. But well.]
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Once Harry feels welcomed by Emily, he gives her a few gentle pats on the head that quickly turn over to full, head-to-tail strokes. Tired as he may be, he's not tired enough to marvel, yet again, at these creatures—so familiar, yet so different.
For that reason, his attention volleys back and forth between Coop and Emily. Harry idly wonders, while smoothing down her fur, if she was Coop's starter.]
I'm glad I look it, 'cause I feel like I've been hit by a train. Can't remember the last time I went on a hike like that.
[...because he's never been on a hike like that.]
It sure doesn't look like you've been here for two years. What's your secret?
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You'll have plenty of time to rest up here.
[He can sympathise - travelling takes a lot out of you, even when you're not new to the world and circumstances you find yourself in.]
[Even when you're not worried. And Coop feels a little sorry about that, really, but the timing of both Harry's and Albert's appearances ... well.]
[He gestures with a hand in reply, a small sweeping motion.]
Fresh air, good company and invigorating hikes. If I'm not mistaken, you'll fit right in.
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[Whether that's aimed at Cooper's first comment or second, Harry doesn't say.
(It's aimed at both.)
He focuses on petting Emily a little longer before straightening back up. When he does, he returns his attention to Cooper, a slow frown creeping onto his features. Coop's seen that look before, and Harry's sure he'll know what it means before he even says anything.]
We should talk. Not now, but eventually.
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We'll get to that.
[Translates as "soon", because not only is it a matter of should talk, but actually wanting to. He claps a hand to Harry's shoulder, briefly, before turning to look at the others present and indicates the rest of the room.]
But if I'm not mistaken the first order of business is a house inspection.
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Instead, he follows the sweep of Cooper's gaze and looks around as well, shoulders falling into a more relaxed posture.]
Sure. Care to do the honors?