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[solas_ion]

[This morning the video shows Route 30 from ground level; judging by the sounds, a Venonat is the one messing with the 'Gear today. Her trainer sitting on the ground nearby hadn't seemed to notice it was on just yet. Lancer's hair wasn't even tied back, and it looked like he'd been asleep until not too long ago.]

Some holiday. Leave it to humans to come up with something this ridiculous. [The former Servant spoke mostly to himself, running a hand through his dark and disheveled hair.] But knowing you, you probably would have done something for it.

[Rummaging through his backpack, Lancer kept talking to himself.] If I was even with you for this long, I imagine you'd have made some kind of excuse or just told me to shut up and take whatever you gave me. But you seemed to be kind of a pain like that.

[Smirking, he took out a small object and set it on the ground. Beside it, he stuck half of a broken fishing rod into the ground as a marker of some sort--it wasn't a lance, but it would serve its purpose.]

Just my kind of woman. [A sigh.] I know it's not going to get to you, but this is the best I could manage. I don't expect we'll meet again even in this place, so...farewell, my friend.

[His back to the camera, Lancer stood up and ran a hand through his hair again before finally tying it back. The Servant looked over his shoulder, a small smirk on his face.]

It's about time for us to get going. We should find that Cecil kid if we want to get to Violet soon.

Let's go...Fragarach.

[The Venonat gave a happy sound in response, knocking over the Pokegear and turning off the video in her rush to hop over to her Trainer.]

Comments

[video]

[used-harden.livejournal.com]

[Rider is silent for a while, debating about whether she should say anything or not. He obviously hadn't meant for such a thing to be recorded, but still, now that it's out there....]

A tribute to someone?

[video]

[solas-ion.livejournal.com]

Hm? Oh, that. Dammit, Fragarach.

Yeah, call it a tribute. Sort of.

[video]

[used-harden.livejournal.com]

I see.

She sounds like an important woman.

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[solas-ion.livejournal.com]

That's definitely one way to put it.

[If 'special' was what you called the girl with a raging obvious crush on you.]

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[paladinlost]

[That Cecil "kid" (and Xion) will probably catch up around mid-morning. Two people on a galloping Arcanine should be easy to see, right?]

[action]

[solas-ion.livejournal.com]

[Why yes, yes it would be.]

[And Lancer realized after getting a look at said Arcanine that damn did he want one.]

[Jealous? Nah.]

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[paladinlost]

[There are, like, three breeders out there with Growlithes, along with the wild ones. And Fire Stones only cost a few days' salary. Arcanines can be part of anyone's future!

The moment Cecil sees Lancer, he tells Flare to go to him. Don't worry, he has good breaks.]

Good morning. Are you still interested in a faster trip?

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[solas-ion.livejournal.com]

Sure, if you'll put up with me. [He gave the Arcanine an affectionate pat, grinning.]

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[paladinlost]

[Flare likes affectionate pats. Flare likes them very much.]

Climb on, then. We have room at the back.

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[solas-ion.livejournal.com]

[Lancer hopped on with a low, impressed whistle, Venonat clinging to his shoulder.]

So what's this kind called? I haven't seen one like it before.

[video]

[bakaitoukid]

Giving a girl something for Valentine's Day instead of accepting it? [but it seems like he's honoring someone he lost (or misses at home) with this gesture, so it's less of a jibe and more of a lighthearted teasing remark]

[video]

[solas-ion.livejournal.com]

What, is that not how you humans do it? There's hardly any shame in going after the woman you like.

[video]

[bakaitoukid]

Heck if I know. [shrug] I've been told so many things about this holiday I dunno what to believe.

[video]

[solas-ion.livejournal.com]

You didn't know about it either?

[video]

[bakaitoukid]

No.

[grumps]

I heard about it last year, but my friend wouldn't tell me what it was when I asked.

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[graildilf.livejournal.com]

It's a Christian holiday that exploded. What do you expect?

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[solas-ion.livejournal.com]

Point taken.

video;

[graildilf.livejournal.com]

Have you even seen what happened to Christmas?

video;

[solas-ion.livejournal.com]

...okay, I'll bite. Let's hear it.

video;

[graildilf.livejournal.com]

A pagan celebration was turned into a celebration of Christ's birthday. A day of sharing presents with everyone.

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[ordalias.livejournal.com]

[ Xion just blinks and stares at Lancer once she and Cecil catch up to him. Given her small frame, she almost looks shrunk compared to Flare and Cecil, but she says nothing and watches Lancer and Cecil talk. ]

[Action]

[solas-ion.livejournal.com]

[Fate forbid Lancer ever ignore a cute girl, even if she was a kid.]

Hey. Sorry, I don't think I introduced myself--call me Lancer.

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[ordalias.livejournal.com]

Oh, nice to meet you, Lancer. I'm Xion.

[ Xion doesn't think herself cute, nor has anyone ever told her so before, so she might be a little derp if called that. ]

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[solas-ion.livejournal.com]

Likewise, Xion. Been stuck here long?

[Action]

[ordalias.livejournal.com]

Only for about a week or so... You?