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[betrayaladorned]

[It's a little surprising, being brought here all of a sudden. Things don't seem too terrible, at the very least, so it's not like she's going to be complaining either, but then she's approached.

That voice. She knows that voice.

... And when she turns around to actually look at Akechi, she looks like she's seen a ghost.]

[raygunner]

[ Oh.

He realizes his mistake too late. Far too late. That's what he gets for letting his guard down, and now he has to deal with the consequences. Of all the Thieves to run into, there's only one he'd have a worse time dealing with.

The smile he gives her is tight, forced, but it is certainly a valiant effort. ]

Okumura-san. I didn't expect to see you here. I imagine you share the sentiment.

[ Last time they'd met, he'd tried to kill them all. And then he'd sacrificed himself. Ugh. ]

[betrayaladorned]

Ah...

[Well, this is just a fine mess, isn't it? Haru schools her expression into something much less alarmed, offering a sheepish smile.

It's only a little forced. It's fine.]

No doubt about that, Akechi-kun. Should we go sit down? I imagine we have... quite a bit to talk about.

[There's a squeaking from near Haru's feet, as her own companion finally makes itself known. With a soft, much more natural smile, she scoops up the creature into her arms, much to its delight, the Mimikyu's shadowy appendages winding around Haru's neck, hanging onto her much like a child would.

She can sort through her emotions over the situation later. It's fine.]

[raygunner]

[ He would much rather play hopscotch on a bed of rusty nails than have a chat with Haru Okumura, but... Fine, he'll play nice. ]

I suppose we do, [ he says in a vaguely strained voice. That smile doesn't budge, but it gets a touch more forced. ] We can have a cup of coffee as well. It's not nearly as excellent as what you'll find at Leblanc, but...

[ Oof. Something flickers in his expression. It's probably nothing. ]

Shall we?

[betrayaladorned]

Yes, let's.

[... Though, she does cast him a concerned look. She understands why the strain, and why the forced smile, but that flicker has her worried.

It's strange. To worry like this, even with... Hm. It's a complicated situation.

Still, she can't help but lean in and murmur--]

Don't force yourself.

[raygunner]

[ Most people would, perhaps, be touched that someone expresses concern for them.

Unfortunately, this is Akechi.

The look he gives her is carefully arranged... except, before that, he looked. Well. Stunned, with a touch of offense. Nonetheless, he gives a light laugh and tilts his head slightly. ]

Oh? Really, you should know better than to worry about me, Okumura-san.

[betrayaladorned]

[She closes her eyes, shifting her Mimikyu's weight slightly. Hah. Knowing better.]

As if knowing better stops everyone.

[But that's all she's going to say on that matter. Listen, do you think she wants to worry?

Mmmmn. More importantly...]

How long have you been here?

[raygunner]

[ It must be terrible to have empathy.

... ah, changing the subject. That's fine. ]

A few weeks now. Long enough to get a feel for this world, as different as it is. [ .... ] As impossible as it is.

[ Especially for me to be here goes unsaid. ]

[betrayaladorned]

[Ah, the beauty of things going unsaid: the ability to not have to acknowledge those things.]

It... certainly is quite different. It's taken a lot of getting used to, but I don't think I mind it. What about you?

[raygunner]

[ Thank god for denial. ]

Hmm, I find it rather agreeable. [ better than bein' fuckin dead lmao ] Surprisingly, I've managed to pick up quite a few of these Pokemon.

[ The Cubone, which has been clinging to Akechi's leg the whole time, peeks around at Haru. ]

This was the one I started with. A Cubone.

[betrayaladorned]

Oh, how cute!

[Her eyes light up in delight as she shifts the Mimikyu again and crouches down to get a better look. She stands back up when she's satisfied.]

And this one here is the one I've started with--my Mimikyu, Hydrangea.

[The Mimikyu squeaks shyly and presses closer to Haru before finally offering a wave.]

[raygunner]

Ah, Mimikyu--the "Disguise Pokemon," isn't it? I can't say I've seen one up close before.

[ He gives Hydrangea a wave. ]

It seems quite attached to you.

[betrayaladorned]

[She nods, smiling faintly.]

Quite adorable, don't you think? Hydrangea's a little timid, but quite the sweetheart... if a bit mischievous when comfortable. And quite fond of attention.

[raygunner]

I've found a good number of these creatures are. [ A considering sound. ] They're not unlike Personas, don't you think?

[betrayaladorned]

Now that you mention it, I suppose not.

[There's a few differences, obviously, but the two of them have to rely on these Pokemon, much like they had to rely on Personas.]

They're about as varying as Shadows, too, wouldn't you say?

[raygunner]

They truly are. Though, I believe they're significantly more numerous than Shadows... though, really, I wonder if we've seen all the Shadows possible?

[ hmmm. Probably not. ]

They are rather more friendly than Shadows, though.

[betrayaladorned]

I doubt we have, to tell you the truth... Which just makes me wonder about ones we haven't seen...

[... Anyway--]

Most certainly! And easier to deal with, if you ask me.

[raygunner]

For the most part, yes.

[ ... because, actually, there's an Eevee trotting over to look up curiously at Haru. ]

He's quite the handful.

[betrayaladorned]

Oh! That's an Eevee, correct?

[She shifts Hydrangea to one arm so she can kneel down and offer her hand to the Eevee for the Normal-type to investigate.]

[raygunner]

He is, yes. They're very interesting--so many possibilities for a single species.

[ The Eevee gives Haru's hand a sniff... then gently headbutts her hand while giving a trill. Akechi can't help but let out a quiet laugh. ]

I really did name you well, Joker.

[ Oh.

Rest in heck. ]

[betrayaladorned]

[Haru laughs softly when the Eevee headbutts her hand, moving to scratch behind his ears.

... Her smile may have widened when she heard the nickname, but she's... mercifully(?) not saying anything.]

They really are interesting. To tell you the truth, this is the first time I've gotten to see one up close like this.

[raygunner]

[ Oh, good, he doesn't have to evacuate this plane of existence. (Probably.)

Meanwhile, Joker looks absolutely thrilled with the attention. ]

I'm sure he'll let you see him up close all you'd like. He thrives on attention.

[ Joker is, very likely, on his way to being a Sylveon. ]

[betrayaladorned]

Cute as he is, it's probably easy for him to get it.

[Haru, please.

Hydrangea squeaks a little before unwinding one of her limbs from Haru's neck to also give Joker scratches, mimicking her trainer.]

[raygunner]

Of course. Really, I have to be careful not to spoil him too much, otherwise he'll get used to it.

[ Joker gives his trainer a look that basically says "bullshit" before leaning into Hydrangea's scritches. ]

It seems they're on their way to being fast friends.

[betrayaladorned]

[She chuckles, setting the Mimikyu down, who squeaks happily.]

It certainly seems so! I'd almost be a little sad to separate them...

[So cute...]

What others have you picked up, if you don't mind me asking?