halloflamer | POKEGEAR (MoM IC Contact)

[ding, dong.

Lucina steps back from the door and waits patiently for a response, fidgeting in her nice dress shoes and bouncing on her toes a bit against the cold against bare legs. cold's a small price to pay, though; she's dressed for the party she missed because she's going to apologize properly.

in her hands in a slim, giftwrapped box. inside are a set of hideous matching bowties, enough for Blue and all his little animal friends.]

Edited 2018-11-27 00:23 (UTC)

[A myriad of Pokémon cries erupt from the house at the sound of the doorbell, but it isn't for a minute that the door is actually answered. It could be any of the trainers living inside when the door opens, but conveniently for Lucina, when the door is yanked open it's Blue that meets her, holding Arcanine's enormous, fuzzy form back with both arms as he wags and borks loudly at the guest.]

Huh.... Lu!? [He stares for a moment, nearly knocked aside in Arcanine's enthusiasm. He'd ....heard, sort of, what had happened up on the moon; and while he was doing his typical thing of trying to remain ignorant and blissful, he certainly can't in the face of it.] What're... Weren't you in the hospital!?

Oh-!

[she's glad she stepped back; that is a lot of dog. she recovers quickly enough, shifting her hold on the box so she can reach over and give Arcanine a light pat on his nose, smiling apologetically at Blue...until she sees his expression.]

Ah...yes, I was. But I've already been released. Don't worry; this isn't the start of my life as an escapee. [her smile warms for a beat, then cools off as she clears her throat.

she offers the box.]

Happy birthday, Blue. I'm so sorry...for being late. After I promised and everything...

[Arcanine cheerfully leans into the pat and wiggles his butt with even more enthusiasm, although he finally relents in allowing Blue to ease him back from the door so he can let Lucina inside. Blue doesn't really seem sure about her explanation, however, and eyes her with a brow furrowed in concern. His hands hover half-raised, as if he expects her to collapse at any moment.] Even so...

[He pauses with a sigh and glances down to the box, surprise mixing into his expression. Slowly, he reaches out and takes it, a little flicker of pleasantness amidst his anxiousness.] You... You didn't have to make yourself come all this way, just for me... I coulda waited a week, at least!

Edited 2018-11-29 00:13 (UTC)

[she steps inside as Blue gestures she come in, though she remains at the door with her shoes still on. she can hear the hullabaloo from the other creatures inside; is it always this busy or did she barge in on some kind of event...?

his remark draws her attention back, eyebrows raised.] A week? That's far too long! No, I'd not forgive myself for neglecting you like that. Especially since it's in my power to be here, right now.

[she says that with a little extra oomph, planting her hands on her hips and giving him a pointed look. after a beat, she nods at the box.]

...Well, go on! Open it up!

[Blue balks at the reprimand and ducks his head, the kind of sheepish gesture that makes it clear he's a little brother used to being scolded by sister. He gestures instead for Lucina to follow him inside.] W-well, let's at least come inside first, so you can sit on the couch! Instead'a just hanging around the door....

[The commotion shows itself, as soon as they make it to the livingroom where they can see out the big sliding-glass doors into the backyard; several Pokémon, Blue's as well as some of Red's larger ones and a few of Archie's, chasing each other about the backyard in an apparent game of tag. Blue notes her attention and grins to himself.] Oh, don't mind them, I'm lookin' after everyone since I'm home right now. They're playing around... Arc, why don't you go join 'em?

[The dog barks and after one last wiggle towards Lucina, squeezes himself past the sliding door to join the fray, giving chase after his pal Mightyena with a booming bark. Blue plops down onto the couch, patting the seat next to him.] Here, now we can talk. And as for this...

[Blue sets the gift in his lap, carefully opening the lid.... when he sees what's inside, he blinks, then picks one up, looking it over. He doesn't seem immediately nauseated??] Huh, it's... a bow? Oh, but what are these ones all for...

[while Blue picks at his gift, Lucina carefully sets herself down, bracing against a dull throb of pain that comes with any up-and-down. but the red-faced grimace gives way to more amusement as she sees him investigating one of the bows more carefully.

pleased:] It's a set. You said you wanted a gift not just for yourself, but all of your Pokemon friends, right? I couldn't think of any particular getaways that could top what you've already gone and seen, so...I thought some matching attire was just as nice.

See? [pointing.] You can change the width of those bands so they'll fit around looser or more snug. Aren't they charming?

[Mercifully for Lucina, Blue isn't the attentive enough sort to notice the signs of her pain right away, still staring at the little set of bowties. He picks them up, different sizes for boys big and small......... Mostly big. Very big. Hopefully one will fit Gyarados...]

A-ah.... [He nods slowly, then forces his awkward smile wider. Well.... it was cute. In a way. He definitely liked the idea of it!! ...Maybe he could track down the maker and try and return it for a different set....] Now I get it!! Thanks Lu, what a nice idea!

Mm, maybe for the wedding, everyone could match...

[sensing no problem with the ugly bowties at all, Lucina smiles, pleased.]

That would be very charming, I think. And get a different set for Red's entourage!

[MASTER OBFUSCATOR]

Yeah, that's a perfect idea! I'll have to bring Red to the store so he can pick them out. [And switch his, yes, perfect..........]

[He sets the box down on the table (and puts the lid back on.... No need to keep looking at them), then turns back to Lucina.]

[Time to be concerned again.] Um, ...is it okay if I ask? Aren't you still kinda.. you know, injured? I can try to help heal you...

[her smile falters a little into a more sobered expression.

kindly:] You don't have to worry about that. It'll be fine. As long as I'm not out galavanting as I'm used to, those nanites will mend things in time.

Besides, [eyeing the roving Pokemon:] I've already been threatened to behave, or face a Crobat fate.

[Blue's mouth curls into a frown, strangely stern for the usually carefree and bubbly boy. ...Figured Archie would have known already, but he was the last person that should have been lecturing her about staying safe.]

Arceus... Takes one to know one. [He shakes his head] Even so, wouldn't it be faster to just let someone heal you? And anyway, if you're still not better then you should be home resting! You could have just called me to visit your place, you know?

[That concerned furrow won't leave Blue's brow. Why, why are all of his friends prone to such reckless heroics!?]

Well, that... [she winces.] That's true, but...it wouldn't have felt right. To make you go to that trouble for your own gift seems...

Still... I woulda preferred that to you hurting yourself...

[Blue mumbles sulkily, gaze dropped. After a moment of silence he shakes his head out, the discomfort automatically causing a kneejerk reaction of self-blame in him.] --Sorry, you came all this way for my sake, and you even brought me something nice like this... I shouldn't be scolding you.

[He squeezes his hands together, then pushes himself up.] You missed the cake, so I'll get you some! Wait 'til you see this cute Eevee cake Archie made! You stay right there and rest, okay? You like tea or coffee?

[she feels a pang of guilt at his words, her folded hands fidgeting their grip in her lap. it hurts to hear him apologize for her -- this isn't something she's suffering through! she wishes he could understand that it's her who should be sorry, if anything...

she pushes a small smile and nods all the same.] I like tea, thank you...

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