Test Drive Meme - January & February edition

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[curuiosity]

Not really. Though, I have been mainly focused on trying to get my own bearings here.

[Trying to add being successfully social just seems like an unnecessary addition to that task, right now. He rubs the back of his head.]

That may be so, but Denki should probably also learn that there is a time and a place for that kind of thing too.

[And when Rui's trying to play nice, isn't it. Denki gets a little singed from the vulpix's flame and flies back to Rui for protection. Rui chuckles a bit at that.]

Now, now, you started it. You can't hide every time something like doesn't go your way.

[sinningtree]

Understandable, it is quite a bit of culture shock. Things are not quite what I'm used to, either.

[Even for him, and it's not the first new world he's had to adapt to. At Rui's words, he couldn't help the smirk that crossed his features again. Subtly, he turns to start packing up his belongings, as if that would conceal his flash of amusement at the Pokémon's antics.]

You're right about that. Perhaps they'll teach each other a thing or two, hm?

[curuiosity]

Perhaps so.

[The rotom hesitantly floats back over to the vulpix and bobs up and down slowly. An apology, maybe? Rui does notice Shuichi packing up his stuff.]

Ah, are you leaving? I would apologize again for bothering you, but I'm actually not sorry, this has been nice. I'm sure Denki feels the same way too.

[sinningtree]

[He pauses to watch as the vulpix circles under the rotom cautiously, ears back and eyes never leaving it. Her mouth opens as if seriously considering another 'attack' before letting out a quiet vuul~ instead - ears pricking forward as she leans into a bit of a play bow position.]

Actually, I just thought it wise to keep things out of the cross fire.

[Truthfully, it seemed rude to have all his research materials out, as if he was in a rush to get back to it, but he didn't want to seem imposed upon and was far more interested in the current distraction.]

Have you eaten recently? I believe there's a café nearby if we head that way. My treat, of course.

[curuiosity]

[Rui chuckles, a bit relieved that he hasn't somehow messed up the conversation yet. He's trying so hard to seem "normal" right now.]

That's a good idea.

[The rotom spins in the air happily, and and bounces up and down.]

I haven't actually. I was a little too invested in making this toy for Denki, and I had forgotten all about eating. I've been reading the handbook, and observing, and apparently, rotom like to possess electronics, so I thought it best to get ahead of him eventually possessing mine or someone else's pokegear or something equally as important. I had been wondering earlier if they could innately tell what was electronic or not, but since Denki tried to possess that bench earlier, I'm beginning to doubt it. That being said, Denki could also just be trying to see what all they can and cannot possess, which I believe figuring out your limits practically is important.

[Rui realizes he hasn't actually accepted Shuichi's invitation yet, and rubs the back of his head.]

I'd love to go. Lead the way.

[sinningtree]

[Rui might one day come to learn he's not the weird one in this conversation, but for now they're both doing their best to keep from alarming the other - although for vastly different reasons.

He digests this new information about rotoms quietly, letting Rui lead the conversation as he explains.]

It seems Denki is more inclined to act first and hope for the best. Sort of reminds me of a friend from home.

[With the confirmation, he swings his bag up over a shoulder, waiting for the vulpix to run up beside him, nearly heeling at his side.]

In the mood for anything in particular? I'm sure there's a few restaurants in the area, as well.

[curuiosity]

He reminds me of someone from home too. [But he's not letting himself think of him right now.]C'mon, Denki, let's get something to eat.

[the rotom zips in zigzags towards Rui.]

The cafe you mentioned sounds perfect actually.

[sinningtree]

[There's a sadness to that, the missing someone that wasn't certain to be seen again. Rui likely doesn't have the benefit of meeting friends upon arrival here. Kurama doesn't comment on it, instead focusing on something a tad more pleasant, motioning as he starts along the path, just making conversation that hopefully steers away from painful topics.]

Café it is, then, I'm certain I saw one back this way. Have any idea in mind what you'd like?

[curuiosity]

Something sweet, and definitely no vegetables. Though I suppose specifics would depend on the cafe itself.

[Rui cheers up a little at the thought of sweets at the cafe. He really should eat something with nutritional value, but no one can make him, and he'll take advantage of that.]

What kind of foods do you like?

sorry, lost the notification for this!

[sinningtree]

You're certainly right about that. I'm sure whatever is available here will be different in some ways from what we're used to back home.

[At the question, he falls quiet, seeming to consider seriously.]

I've never been very picky, if I'm being honest. I'll try most things once. What about you? You've said that you enjoy sweets, I imagine you have a favorite.

no worries

[curuiosity]

That's probably better for you than being picky like me. I simply can't do it myself.

[He will admit his shortcomings, but he cannot be bothered to change.]

My favorite food is soda candy, but that's not really something I can get at a cafe. But I can probably find some sort of cake or pastry that will suit my taste there.

[sinningtree]

It certainly comes in handy.

[Another smile offered at that, although he pauses when Rui continues. Did candy count as a favorite food? As they walked, the vulpix ran ahead, seeming intent on scouting out the cafe in question.]

A cake or pastry does sound far more plausible. Anything in particular you're hoping they have?