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It was once again the loneliest time of year, and the wintry winds had blown the lone pink petal far from what she called home and into unknown territory. Her initial stay in Slateport hadn't meant to be longer than a day or so, she had just wandered into the city to complete a mission tasked to her. Nothing more, nothing less. However, while peering out of the frosted window of her temporary residence, Mayday couldn't help but find herself intrigued by the festivities that were ongoing about the citizens and pokemon alike. Perhaps there was something entertaining to be done here before she took her leave? Perhaps. And there was truly only one way to find out for certain.
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After skipping breakfast, the pinkette dawns an all-black ensemble made up of a tucked blouse into a mini skirt. Aware of the weather conditions outside, she hadn't forgotten to slip her legs into warm tights and black, thigh-high boots. Finally, a light brown furred parka would be tossed on and a red and white checkered scarf would be securely wrapped about her neck. And, with all of her needed items tucked into her pockets, Mayday gave herself a look over in the mirror, and dart out into the blanket of white that covered a majority of the ground.
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Her destination was close, only a minor walk from her temporary place of stay. The park was filled with various activities and people frolicking to and fro. Stands offering wintery goods and treats, children rolling mounds of snow in preparation to build snowmen and pokemon; sights such as these were sure to sting those who hadn't another to share these memories with. But alas, Mayday couldn't fall victim to such. Instead, she sauntered forward towards the more populated area, and upon coming closer, she quickly understood why. An ice-rink, ready to give out skates and allow all to partake in double sow-cows and spinning until they collapsed.
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Hm, it had been a while since she indulged. It sounded like a good time. In theory. Until of course, she neared the opening to the rink and soon read the large display... 'Free Couples Skating'. "..." What a terrible gimmick! Because she was by her lonesome she would have to pay?? And what a time to have left her purse back in her room no less. The wintry winds were all but pleasant to her this year, it seemed.

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once again, uri is met with the loneliest time of the year. who would've thought? after everything he's done, he's still walking through the winter festival in slateport park all on his lonesome.

this is important, they said. use the pain, harbor it, and grow.

fuck that. uri's going to skate the pain away.

"excuse me."

he says, approaching a stranger who also looks to be by herself. what are the odds? quite high, really, but uri's already drawing up tales of fiction in his head.

"would you like to...skate with me? they make you pay if you go in solo, but it's free for couples."
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Ruin it. Her first inclination is to seek revenge for the transgressions of the ice rink owner's negligence of the single folk by reaching into her pocket and spraying him with the atomizer that lies within. Make him yet another unsolicited test subject to a passion project of hers. Pull the pin and throw the grenade, so to speak. Watch the entirety of the ice rink scatter in a panic frenzy due to the injustice she had been served here on this day. That would teach him, if he happened to survive, of course.
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But alas, his fate is saved by the ringing of an unfamiliar baritone projecting towards the pinkette. "Hm?" Her thoughts of rage and psychosis have taken a back seat to a calm, serene tone as Mayday turns to lay sight to the man speaking to her. Tall, lean, bright-haired. Quite the looker, all things considered. Perhaps this was the lob ball life planned to toss her for not being the reckoning on her terms? "Mm, perhaps." She responds with a smirk, pondering for a brief moment in silence before nodding, "it is free for couples, I don't see why not." Again, he was quite the looker, it was a win-win for Mayday regardless of whether or not she chose to stay close to the stranger.
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Though, if only in her own selfish pursuit of entertainment; she would decide to stay in his space. If only for the time they shared the ice rink. "You did ask nicely, after all." She takes the initiative to lock an arm around the strangers softly, pressing her body next to his and turning to face the purveyor of the ice skates. "Two, pairs of skates, please." The winds of fate were truly interesting.

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POSTED ON Dec 11, 2021 17:00:09 GMT

her initiative catches him off guard. but then again, it's almost too easy to, given how beautiful he finds her. as painful as heartbreak is, this is a step in the right direction, isn't it?

then why does he feel so guilty?

"two pairs of skates, yes."

he nods in agreement, standing tall as their pairs are handed to them. with her arm still looped with his, he leads them over to the side, sitting so he can start to change into the skates.

"so, uh, i'm uriah. but most call me uri."
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With the acquired skates in tow, Mayday follows the bright-haired stranger turned date to the nearest bench and takes a seat next to him. Leaning over she unzips her boot and cranes her head towards his voice as he moves to introduce himself. Giving a name to the mysterious bachelor, Uriah—or Uri for short—she commits it to memory before giving him a sweet smile. "May," she debates on a moniker, or a false name altogether but settles on a nickname of sorts for the time being. "Pleasure to meet you, Uriah. And thank you for the date." The latter of her gratitude carries an amused hum as she slips both feet into the ice skates.
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"Slateport native?" Mayday queries, standing from her seat and turning to face Uriah, "or are you just in town for the festivities?" Though, it would strike her as a little strange that someone would purposely place themselves among all of the cozy couples if they were traveling by their lonesome. Perhaps he too, had other reasons for being in the city? Though, upon glancing at him up close, she couldn't recall having seen him among the ranks of her Rocket brethren. But that didn't mean much.
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With a hand extended, she awaits his shifting of footwear to escort him onto the ice. "Can you ice skate?" Brazenly, her body leans over and her hues shift to peek at the backside of the man as he stood.
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"You don't seem to have much cushion for falling, fufu~"

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POSTED ON Dec 13, 2021 9:38:49 GMT

date.

is that what this is? it has to be, right? again, the thought causes guilt to rise, but he forces a nod and a smile, doing his best to suppress it.

"sinnoh, but my dad's from here. we recently moved back."

perhaps she's heard of newly appointed councilman GABRIEL BLACK? the man's hard to miss, given his size.

after putting his skates on, he takes her hand, then waddles his way over onto the ice. his head dips in a nod at her question, though he's quickly caught off guard by her remark.

"i...i don't? i mean...i usually squat, but i guess i haven't been hitting the gym much..."

heartbreak, and all that.

before he could catch himself, he also takes a peek at her backside, only realizing after.

no comment is made, however. he just squeezes her hand, then looks away.
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A Sinnoh native? She hadn't the pleasure of visiting the region yet, it was certainly on her list of travel spots though. Imagine what she could conjure up with the berries there? The toxins that the indigenous pokemon could secrete and produce. In truth, Mayday wanted to travel across the globe collecting samples and crafting various elixirs of doom at her leisure. All in due time, though. Today, she would fixate on a smaller goal; finding entertainment in the man next to her.
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"Sinnoh? You're quite far from home," Mayday starts, noticing the tightening of his digits against her own as the pair make their way onto the ice, "do you ever feel homesick at all?" Her inquiry is brought forth in a sincere tone. Though, she doubles back and chuckles shortly after. "Squats huh? I suppose those pants just don't do you justice. I'll take your word for it, though." Her hues look up to him, still noticing his attention elsewhere, "maybe I'll get to see for myself one day." And she leaves it at that, moving her body next to Uriah's. Closing what little distance they share and giving his palm a gentle squeeze.
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Her intuition speaks next, "something on your mind?" Her body leans forward, eyes trying to find and meet Uriah's while boasting warmth and openness in her gaze. "Surely, someone as handsome as yourself isn't nervous?" Her body returns erect as a small chuckle escapes her. "That's cute, if so." various routes are unfolding in her mind. Trails and paths lead to scenarios of varying endings. Which to choose? Which would bear the most delicious fruit?
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"When I was younger, I thought that if I tried really hard, I could fly just like the pidgeotto outside of my house. So, one day, I climbed a small tree and tried to follow a flock of them, and fell flat on my face... in front of a group of children." A hearty, soft laugh leaves her glossed lips. "I was devastated," her attention turns to Uriah. "I refused to leave my room for a week."

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POSTED ON Dec 15, 2021 16:10:46 GMT

homesick?

"a little. but i'm starting to really like hoenn."

obviously, certain people and events have helped with his changed perception, and even now, in the depths of his peril, he's still able to find happiness here.

happiness, as well as nervousness.

"no, no, not nervous, no."

he basically stammers over his heads. but after a breath or two, he steels himself, clearing his throat.

"i was just...looking."

slowly, gently, his lips curl into remnants of a grin.

and at her story, he could only chuckle softly.

"that's horrible. don't fall now, though."

because in what she's wearing? surely it wouldn't end well. for her, at least.
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A snicker of amusement leaves her lips before her head shakes, "I'll try my best not to. Though, I'd like to think I'm an adequate ice-skater." It wasn't every day she took to the ice and skid across the frosted water. For obvious reasons, the weather rarely permitted feasible conditions for ice-skating in Hoenn. Which wasn't a bad thing, in fact, she had started to enjoy the weather in the new region. It had a slight semblance of what she knew back in Johto.
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"Alright, your turn," Mayday turns to look Uriah in the eyes, softening her gaze. "I'm still not convinced you're relaxed. So you tell me an embarrassing moment." With a nod, her legs push against the ice to propel them forward at a glacial pace. Her attention only shifted from Uri to view the immediate area. In the distance, there seemed to be a stand that offered winter treats and eats. And, now that she thought about it, she could go for a snack. Perhaps something warm would help loosen a tense orange-haired plus one? "You have until we get to the stand to think of something." Mayday giggles, motioning to the aforementioned stand with the point of a finger. Making sure to keep her body close to his. Her digits laced with his as she held tighter to his hand.
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The wheels were still turning, cogs moving in unison as her thoughts progressed. Sure, this was a nice change of pace. And, yes, Uriah certainly had the allure of someone she wouldn't mind having in her vision often. But, there was a budding curiosity gnawing at her. Scratching at the seems of normalcy about the date. She had to oblige it, she knew it wouldn't rest if she didn't. "A fan of hot cocoa?" She inquires with the perk of an eyebrow, leading the pair off the ice and wobbling back towards their placed footwear.
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"It's date-like to share a mug, no?"

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POSTED ON Dec 16, 2021 9:09:31 GMT

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an embarrassing moment? there's just so many to choose from...

"it's not much of a story, but i took a girl out to a bar on our first date. played beer pong, chugged a bit too much, and i ended up throwing up on her."

he visibly recoils from the memory as though the incident's still fresh in his mind.

"don't think she ever called me again after that."

led back towards their placed footwear, he nods, suddenly craving a mug of hot cocoa.

"it is! that sounds really nice. let's go get one."
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POSTED ON Dec 17, 2021 17:32:23 GMT

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Strolling towards their footwear, Mayday listens intently to the story as it's regaled and as soon s it's finished, she can't help but laugh amusingly. "Oh wow, I can't say I don't wish to have seen that. It sounds hilarious," she pauses, "well for me, anyway." A soft wink is passed to Uriah after. "Though her loss is my gain, it seems. So I suppose I have the beers and your belly to thank for today?" Did that mean the man was easily debilitated from the stomach? Or perhaps he just loses himself when alcohol is present? Ah, but beer pong was a silly game played in one's youth. Surely he wouldn't be that easy now, right?
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Something to note. Moving forward, though. "Fufu~ That sounds more like it," his excitement for the hot cocoa prompts a giggle from the pinkette. "See? You sound happier already." Mayday takes a seat and unfastens the ice skates before slipping her feet back into her boots. Lacing them up before turning to Uri and silently observing him. He seemed like an earnest man so far. One who just wanted to live well and prosper. He wasn't boastful, nor did he carry an aura of downtrodden to a fault. Perhaps... hm, it may be too early to tell.
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"C;mon, c'mon." She hops up from the bench and locks an arm around his once more. Piercing his personal space and leaning next to him softly. "You don't want them to run out of hot cocoa, do you?" She seasons her words with a warm grin, turning to face the direction of the stand, in question, noticing a select few empty benches near it. "Oh, maybe we can get a meal too? I'm having a great time, and I'd love to get to know you a little more, Uri." The latter of her words are spoken in a soft tone.
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"If that's okay with you, of course?"

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POSTED ON Dec 20, 2021 10:15:41 GMT

mayday's actually talking to slateport's regional beer pong champion, but it's not like she would know if she doesn't partake in the sport. yes, it's an actual sport — the petition uri and many others signed made sure of it.

as he finishes putting his shoes back on, he stands, only to have his personal space invaded. unsurprisingly, he doesn't quite mind it.

"yeah! that's okay with me. that sounds really...nice."

he swallows, then looks over at a few food stalls.

"i'll get us food and you get us hot cocoa? meet back at the table over there?"
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"Deal." Chipper in her response, Mayday unlocks her arm from Uriah's and takes to her leave, heading towards the stand that sells the hot cocoa. Noticing the small line of patrons in front of her gives her a moment to speak with her inner thoughts as she stands in waiting. The war that waged in her mindset was a great one. On one hand, she hadn't been on a date like this in quite some time. Something with a semblance of normalcy. Things were going well if she said so herself, and in truth, he was her type. But on the other hand, she can't shake the diabolical thoughts that bubble and brew. Tainting the otherwise sudden meet-cute.
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Perhaps she can find a happy medium? Ah, wait, maybe that's it? With a wicked grin, the woman makes her way to the front and notices the two for one sale on cocoa. Propelling her plan even further into fruition, she's no fool and wouldn't deny a sale of this caliber. Especially when the mugs come in cute winter-themed his and her mugs. "I'll take two please," money is exchanged and the mugs of hot cocoa are taken. One pink, one blue. However, before she makes her way to the rendezvous point, the pinkette places the mugs down and slips from her pocket a small vial of pink liquid.
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"Mm, yes, this should be the one." A poison she concocted that was far from lethal but was just as sinister and volatile. A slow-working toxin that once ingested, would inevitably cause its victim to blackout. Or well, should, cause such. She hadn't tested it out in full... yet. But what better time than the present? Her plan had been set in motion. After pouring the full contents of the vial into the blue mug and stirring it about, Mayday giddily grabs the mugs and makes her way to their designated table. Setting them down and taking a seat herself.
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She could have her cake, and eat it too. "So, what's on the menu?" She inquires with the slight tilt of her head and grin.

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POSTED ON Dec 22, 2021 9:45:05 GMT

unsurprisingly, most of the food stalls at the winter festival sell...winter-themed food, one of which focuses on christmas foods in particular. uri's had the majoriy of them before, so he picks his favorites, then makes his way over to the table after.

he smiles up at her when she approaches, gesturing to the plates of food on the table.

"i got us roast beef, roasted potatoes, fruitcake, and peppermint bark."

enough food for the both of them, for sure.

"i wasn't quite sure what you'd like..."

he chuckles.
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