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[explosivecombat]

[TEXT; LOCKED TO doitrockapella]

The offer for conversation is always open, should you desire to take me up on it; I can't guarantee that I'll respond immediately, nor will it necessarily be the response you want, but I'll always respond in some way.

In the name of enlightened discourse.

Comments

[doitrockapella]

I'm not sure what it'd say about your alchemy, if it could be considered comparable to vaguely traumatized kittens falling from the sky.

[explosivecombat]

That's fair enough, isn't it.

...do they all look like that, then?

[doitrockapella]

If you mean the wide eyes, vacant expression, and the thousand-yard stare? Yes, all the ones I've seen have looked that way, at least so far.

[explosivecombat]

Interesting...I have to wonder why.

I'll also ask you to humor another question of mine, seeing as you're far more well-travelled - have you ever seen this particular species before?

[doitrockapella]

Never, actually. And believe me, I absolutely would've remembered these.

If I had to guess I'd say they look like a cross between a Meowth and a Munchlax, but...

[explosivecombat]

But crossbreeding doesn't work like that here.

Their method of...arriving isn't exactly orthodox, either.

[doitrockapella]

Getting the sense we've seen this pattern before, are you?

A mysterious influx of unidentified Pokemon amid strange weather...

[explosivecombat]

Thankfully those weren't dropped from on high.

[doitrockapella]

No, they just turned up in your flower refrigerator.

[explosivecombat]

Which was an inconvenience in and of itself, but at least it was a manageable one.

Ah, well. As starts to the month go, this could have been far worse.

[doitrockapella]

One day down, twenty-nine to go.

I was also calling to let you know that I think we're moving soon.

[explosivecombat]

Is that so...? Where to, if I may?

[doitrockapella]

Up to Blackthorn, I think. We like it up there, mostly for the sake of the dragons.

[explosivecombat]

My superior officer and I tend to avoid Blackthorn entirely, so that should be fine as we go; we may be back in Mahogany for part of the month, though if it continues to rain cats he may content himself with staying here.

[doitrockapella]

Maybe I'll have the chance to drop in and see you, if you head up that way. Assuming your superior is in a reasonable mood, and isn't taking precedence.

[explosivecombat]

I would like that, actually.

[doitrockapella]

Either way, I'll keep in touch and let you know how our travels are going.

I don't suppose you'd like a souvenir from anywhere I go?

[explosivecombat]

I won't say no if you see something you think I'd like, let's put it that way.

[doitrockapella]

I'll see what I can come up with.

Back home I'd be a little more equipped to promise you a mountain, but that's not quite as feasible here.

[explosivecombat]

[...Kimblee, now is when you need to try really hard to...not be you for five seconds, don't QWOP all over this.]

For what it's worth, I appreciate the sentiment either way; it's charming.

[...not...quite but you tried]

[doitrockapella]

[...the pertinent question being, does he realize she means a literal mountain.

she means a literal mountain.

possibly Mount St. Helens, that's a very nice mountain.

also it's an active volcano and he'd probably appreciate that somehow.]

I do like to be, thank you.

[explosivecombat]

[...you know the thing is that he doesn't necessarily realize it but at the same time were it pointed out, he wouldn't doubt she'd do it, either]

You'll have a bouquet waiting for you.

[doitrockapella]

When I get to Blackthorn?

[explosivecombat]

Yes.

I promise it won't be passive-aggressive, either.

[doitrockapella]

A serious bouquet. Do you mind if I ask how you're planning to address them?

I'm traveling with someone who might get jealous in the event of a possible secret admirer, so I'm wondering if I should have an excuse ready or not.