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[solas_ion]

I don't know why I ever stopped doing this. [The snowy background today seems to be outside the Ecruteak Gym, with Lancer in a seasonally appropriate oversized jacket--with a secure and comfortable Wartortle poking its head out of the collar. That probably wasn't a standard accessory.] Guess I just got settled in one place too long, y'know?

[As for what 'this' is, Lancer seemed to be tossing a small metallic object to himself in one hand, and that Wartortle was looking awfully pleased with himself.]

But I guess we never did figure out if there was really a point to it, did we? Collect all the badges, nothin' really happens? At least there's some fun to be had out of gettin' them in the first place.

[He shrugged, frowning in what was probably an expression of thought.]

...Guess it'd be annoying if we were just dropped here with nothing interesting to do.

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[diamondo]

It doesn't seem like there's any point to collecting them. You get the first set of eight and... nothing. I don't think the second set of eight do anything either, but I haven't heard of anyone collecting all the badges.

[Mondo is sitting on a bench somewhere in what appears to be Goldenrod. He's not dressed for the weather, but he doesn't seem bothered by it any. Someone should probably tell him that the usual coat really isn't going to keep him from catching a cold.]

I guess they provide a nice challenge if you've got a team leveled up all the way, but I doubt it's too difficult if you've got a type advantage.

[solas_ion]

Ain't difficult at all if you check types first, yeah. Caladbolg and the others didn't seem to have too hard of a time. [He gave the turtle in his jacket an affectionate pat on the head.]

...Now that you mention it, I ain't sure I've heard of anybody doing it either. Somebody must've gotten to it by now, you'd think.

[diamondo]

I'm sure someone has, but I don't remember hearing anything about it on the network. I guess a lot of people are happy just staying in one place. It's easier than traversing all around Johto and Kanto.

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[ex_cashcow493]

[ It isn't as if they're around each other all the time and these days, she's more prone to giving him space while she explored the area. There was a lot to take in about this world... a lot she overlooked the first time. ]

Congratulations on your victory, Cu Chulainn. [ Spoken around a cheek full of whatever she's having for lunch. ]

[solas_ion]

Guess you're right--but it's a lot less fun, if you ask me.

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[solas_ion]

[ah yes, food. lancer's one true rival in this relationship.]

Thanks, Arturia. You want to get dinner tonight to celebrate? [and there goes all the prize cash from morty in one night.]

[diamondo]

Travelling for weeks at a time can get kinda tiring though. Especially if you're headed to Blackthorn. There's nothing else up there. Mahogany Town's a bust and the Ice Path...

[Mondo makes a face. Look, he's not really good at puzzles to begin with and slippery floor puzzles are the worst.]

[solas_ion]

I've been here long enough to hear some crazy shit about the Ice Path. [thank god his team is like 50% fire types]

[diamondo]

It wasn't really that bad since I was with my friend who'd been through it before, but I never would've figured out those puzzles on my own. I can't believe no one's gone in there and tried to melt all the ice puzzles.

[Come on, Team Rocket, get on that!!]

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[ex_cashcow493]

[ Slooooowly swallows her current bite and acts as if she hasn't been eating this entire time. No need for him to concern himself with her dietary habits right!! ]

Could we? [ Slowly conning him for all his dinner dates................ ]

[solas_ion]

I'll keep that in mind if I'm ever in the area. Got a couple Rapidash that'd probably love to give it a shot.

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[solas_ion]

If you want to, sure. Sounds like a pretty good way to have some fun, right?

[diamondo]

It'd certainly be doing everyone a favor! I didn't have enough Fire-types for it, otherwise I'd have done it myself.

[Ishimaru probably would have stopped him though...]

[solas_ion]

I've got a pretty good number of 'em. Wonder if somethin' like that would actually work--I mean, knowing this place it ain't that easy.

[diamondo]

I dunno if it'd work permanently, but if you can get rid of the ice even for a few minutes it'd speed things up. Of course it would be nice if the ice permanently melted...

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[ex_cashcow493]

Time spent with you, and any other companion, is time that is considered fun to me.

[ She's trying to be a romantic, but it just comes out more rigid than anything else. Sorry Lancer. ]

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[solas_ion]

[saber pls]

So that's a yes, right?

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[ex_cashcow493]

It would be... fun to spend time with you and you alone?

[ Is it okay to admit that out loud? She's not certain. The truth is there, but they have companions here that should be with them. ]

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[solas_ion]

Really?

[if he had a tail it would be wagging furiously]

Okay--then let's do it. Wherever you want.

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[ex_cashcow493]

Is it not your victory? Therefore the victor is the one who chooses the venue.

[ New rule... or something. ]

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[solas_ion]

Huh? Since when was that a thing?

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[ex_cashcow493]

To the victor goes the spoils. Is a dinner date something beyond a spoil?

[ This is so weird.
Why is she thinking of herself this way ahhhh??

This is the path Rin would take, isn't it? Fretting, she tries to think of a way to recover. ]

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[solas_ion]

[saber honey no]

I...guess so? But that's still more your kinda thing than mine, so I think you should be the one that picks where we go.

[...okay you're both idiots]

[solas_ion]

Yeah, I guess if you had enough firepower a few feet ahead of you the whole time it'd be a lot easier. There's no way it'd last long, though.

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[ex_cashcow493]

Then should I not challenge you first in order to claim your spoils? Only in securing my own victory would I be able to choose for the both of us.

[ They need serious help. ]