tensai | 003; video/action for violet city; it's getting cold out here;

[here's marui at the violet inn lobby, seated comfortably on a couch. his munchlax is sitting next to him, slowly devouring a bowl of fruit. marui, meanwhile, is sending a video message to someone.]

--gotten the Zephyr badge and Jackal and I are making our way through Union Cave soon to get to Azalea for my next badge. We'll be back in Goldenrod soon, Yukimura-kun! Tell Sanada we're working hard and keeping up with our training.

[he finishes this message and hits the send button. after this, he records another video message.]

Hey Sisuca! Look, I got my first badge! [he brings the badge up with his free hand to show her.] I've got a long way to go to catch up to you, but I'll definitely make it! Let's have cake to celebrate, okay?

[now that this message is done, he'll send it to sisuca--]

ERROR: ID Number not found.

[marui frowns. that's... not supposed to happen. so he tries to send it again.]

ERROR: ID Number not found.

[and again.]

ERROR: ID Number not found.

[and again. this time, he accidentally broadcasts his recorded video to the whole network too.]

ERROR: ID Number not found.

[shit. marui looks worried. and very sad. he takes a deep breath, eyes closed and pinches the bridge of his nose-- boys don't cry after all.]

[the video feed ends there, but anyone at the inn would find a redhead sitting at the lobby, holding a munchlax like a teddy bear, with his 'Gear on the other side of the couch, just staring off into space.]

ooc; badge is mod-approved!

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It's probably easier if there was a map of it available. [sigh.] Maybe the Pokemon center has one, do you think?

Maybe!

Or...

[ yes, of course she has to draw it out for tension. ]

Or...?

[ooooh~]

I personally think I'm a cuter guide than a map, but if you like paper and squiggly lines better--

Oh, I think I'd definitely like a guide better. Are you going to wear a uniform when you help us through the cave?

Isn't that going to be a little too distracting for you if you're supposed to be focusing on the cave?

I dunno. There isn't a lot to see in caves, is there?

There's bats who try to divebomb you and rock formations that're more like rock snakes-- that's where I got Crystal.

I'm sure Jackal can take care of 'em! [/horrible best friend]

Hey, now...

[he laughs.] I was kidding, really.

Are you sure you two are gonna be okay?

If you're gonna be our guide in Union Cave, then I'm sure we'll get out alive!

Leave it to me! I'd be a pretty bad friend if I couldn't do my part, right? And support's my specialty!

You're the best, Rise!

... Aww, and I didn't even get the chance to try cheering you up yet!

[ yeah, Marui, she wasn't fooled. ]

You've cheered me up enough. [look, he's smiling isn't he?]

[ have a steady look for a few minutes. JUST IN CASE. ]

...? [still smiling?]

[ she smiles back after another minute, shaking her head. ]

Naw, you're the best.

'Course I am!

[ oh, Marui, there's no doubt about your confidence level. She almost leaves it at that, preparing to go onto another topic, but hesitates. Then, a little quietly-- she'll definitely switch subjects if he doesn't get it, but she doesn't want to see that look on his face again-- ]

I won't go anywhere.

[marui looks down and smiles sadly. this is the point where he might hold rise's hand, if she was there with him.]

Thanks.

[ she watches him thoughtfully, brows furrowed. Marui's reaction isn't anything like Lightning's reaction - but that was Light, and that had been Hope - but nonetheless, there's that same tug at her conscience that makes her want to do something.

They won't be leaving for two more days, so technically-- ]

... Are you staying in Violet tonight?

Yep, we're at the inn. Don't think we'll be going until Ume and Leticia are rested enough.

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