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[purrrrfection]

[Ahh, but what if she purposely threw that bait out there to distract him from her shenanigans? After all, Urianger is one of the few people she rather dislikes the idea of having annoyed at her, in part because to annoy him means you've REALLY messed up rather royally, as she doesn't think she's ever once seen Urianger get so much as miffed unless it was over the loss or harm of one of their friends.

But also because upsetting Urianger was... kind of akin to kicking a puppy. Maybe just a bit above that. The man was so understanding and patient, she didn't want to repay that by upsetting him.

She wasn't afraid to tease the twins, or Thancred. She knew better than to try it with Y'shtola for many, many reasons (she was the prized pupil of Master Matoya, she knew black magic, you don't ever, ever, ever piss off your potential healers, she could send a man's confidence up in flames with the ferocity of an inferno, snap his masculinity in two with but a single, calmly spoken word-- just to name a few), and Tataru could give back just as wickedly as she got. Urianger, though- suffice it to say she wasn't willing to push the teasing too far. It felt as if there should be more to it, but she couldn't put a finger on the why of it, other than it felt wrong, somehow.

So, yes, she was quite relieved to see him take the invitation, and happy to talk about her team, besides.]

It seems to vary between creatures. Even within the same species their personalities seem as varied as people.

[She flashed the unown a smile that caused her eyes to crinkle, lifting a hand up to give it an affectionate little nudge, since it didn't really have a head to pat.]

They're damned smart, that's for certain. The younger wild ones needed to be taught, but the older lot seem to understand me just fine without me having to teach them. Some were just stubborn about it.

[sinkorsink]

[ Luckily for her, he didn't mind the teasing in the least. Really, compared to dealing with Pixies for three years, this was nothing at all. Besides, her impish teasing was a welcome reminder of her presence here, of her safety despite all that had transpired before their arrival.

But he also welcomed the new information. He found himself constantly surprised and intrigued Pokemon and what they could do. He wished he had a way to study the Aether of this new world, assuming such fundamental principles still existed here. (But if not for Aether, then how are Pokemon capable of such feats of magic?) ]

Interesting. Were it not for my current research into the more mysterious aspects of this, the world of Pokemon, I would be most intrigued to learn more. Shouldst thou take heed of other such behavior, however, pray make note that I might later investigate further.

[ The Unknown, Eo, does a happy little spin before floating over to nudge Urianger. ]

Tagging this first so Moss can get her sample done!

[purrrrfection]

[The sentiment is mutual. His reverting to old habits in this new place is a familiar comfort, and she's genuinely not sure what she'd do without it. Were any of the others here would she feel so at ease? Perhaps, but not for the same reasons. She can imagine the others taking to the world in various ways. Like her they would likely be forced to uncover new ways to spend their time and energies, but Urianger is right at home here. In turn that eases her mind considerably.

His request actually earns a short laugh, not teasing this time, though.]

You know, you may just be the only one of our circle still willing to read my reports. You're also the only one who's never volunteered feedback about them... Should I take your silence as acceptance, or are you simply too kind to point out my literary shortcomings?

[sinkorsink]

[ If there's one thing Urianger takes great comfort in, it's being able to lose himself in the familiarity of research. Such things have ever kept him occupied, from childhood to now, and he's glad to see that hold true in his new surroundings. It gives him something tangible to take hold of, a path to understanding he can walk. When he had been newly arrived on the first, Urianger had similarly taken to research, though the things he seeks to understand here are much less urgent than they had been back then.

Her questions cause him to chuckle softly and shake his head. ]

Thine reports...provideth a sequence of events true to necessity. Whilst sometimes sparce, 'tis rare I must needs seek thee out to fully grasp that which occurred. Shouldst thou wish to behold true "literary shortcomings," I would endeavor thee to seek out Mistress Lyse upon our return to the Source.

1/2

[purrrrfection]

[The laughter that precedes his response is a warm sound, so she knows that even if his response is teasing it'll be well intended. What she DIDN'T expect was for him to tease LYSE instead. For a full count of six, Ziva could do nothing but stare at Urianger. She was just... floored.]

2/2

[purrrrfection]

[Then, slowly but surely she comes back to her senses. There's a sort of snorting sound as her head falls forward and she tries to hold back the laughter, but then it just bursts free, full and loud and startling some of the nearby flying type as she throws her head back with the sound. With her arms coming down to wind around her stomach she tries to get it back under control. She can't even begin to process the rest of what he's said yet, she's just stuck on that last line, laughing, and laughing, and laughing until tears form in her eyes.]

[sinkorsink]

[ The longer she doesn't react the more uncomfortable Urianger becomes. He's about to clear his throat and turn away, back towards research, when she starts to howl with laughter. It almost startles him, and after a moment he joins in with soft, subdued laughter of his own. ]

Suffice to say, my lady, thine own reports art acceptable.

[ Barely. But at least they make sense most of the time. ]

[purrrrfection]

[It takes her a while to begin to calm down, but after a time she finally is ale to breathe again, abdomen aching, eyes wet with tears, she wipes those away and slowly returns to an upright sitting position once more.]

Oh gods... I can't remember the last time I laughed that hard!

[She needs a few more breaths to calm down, but then something registers, and the mirth slowly melts from her features, making way for realization.]

... Now hold just a moment... If Lyse is no longer a member of the Scions- does that make ME worst by default?!

[Because that honor SURELY didn't fall to Thancred, Y'shtola, Alphinaud, or even Alisaie. She's read Alisaie's reports, she knows!

She's shooting Urianger a scrutinizing look now, and if she were still in possession of her tail it would be ticking furiously back and forth. Instead the only tell is the squint of her eyes.]