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i used to dream in the dark of palisades park

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POSTED ON Dec 20, 2021 2:31:06 GMT
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It hasn't been long since Atlas washed up in Slateport, but already it's beginning to feel like home. It's a lot like Goldenrod. Sprawling, choked by industry, and filled end to end with trouble. Trouble that, also like in Goldenrod, Atlas is more than happy to lay claim to causing about as often as they catch it.

Today is no exception. Or it's about to be, at least. This afternoon (not quite evening, which is rather the point) they're camped on a corner just outside the Night Market. Wonderful place full of wonderful people and wonderful wares. Also home to one person doing less-than-wonderfully making their protection payments who needs a stern reminder of what that means. That's where Atlas comes in.

This, too, is something they are accustomed to.

But before they can get to work they have to wait for their partner to show up! At least that's what it says in the message they have pulled up on their phone. Doesn't seem like much point in waiting, but it's not their place to ask questions. Not yet.

So instead they sit there preening. Tuck their phone in their pocket and get to work peeling their suit jacket off and rolling up the sleeves of their button-down. Loosening their tie a little bit.

First impressions are important, but so long as their partner is another grunt Atlas doesn't want to look too uptight.

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POSTED ON Dec 21, 2021 2:33:56 GMT
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it's just another job. it's always just wake up in her dingy apartment, throw on a threadbare shirt and jeans, and check her assignments. she's not so much a work horse as she is a work addict. woman doesn't know how to relax. but her demeanor wouldn't tell you that, not with the way she walks up to her partner with half a scowl, all business. 

she looks them up and down, sizes 'em up. they're new here. that's all she knows. parker's done beat jobs with plenty of rockets in her district. enough to know. 

"parker," she says by way of introduction. "and this is remus." she tilts her head to the lucario behind her. said lucario dips his head in acknowledgment and folds his arms. 

"we walk the block, do our rounds, and we'll be home before two." she shrugs her shoulders and starts walking. "so how long ya been here? saw ya's a transfer."
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Parker's inspection is mirrored by Atlas. They're happy they loosened up their appearance. They don't ever want to be thought to be one who does business quite so casually as Parker, but at least the gap between them was closed somewhat with their adjustment. Atlas hopes it's enough to keep them from seeming too odd.

The casual, pleasantry devoid introduction is noted as well.

"Atlas," they offer in return. A smile accompanies the exchange of names, easy and lopsided -- more a smirk than anything. Not too eager. Atlas lets themselves brighten a little more during the nod to Parker's companion.

"A quick day sounds perfect to me."

Then they're moving. Atlas is grateful that conversation will be accompanying their work. With that stellar greeting there was just no way of being sure before.

"Only a few weeks, came in from Goldenrod the tail-end of last month," Atlas replies, their grin coloring their words.

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she shoves her hands in her jacket pockets when they start walking. the cold wouldn't be so bad on its own, but the wind's a bitch on a day like this, with the sun hidden behind the clouds. there's a swell in the sky and it probably won't be long before it breaks, dousing them in frigid water. parker aims to be home and curled up with a cup of coffee before then. 

remus follows dutifully in step behind them. the lucario's a warning. he's notoriously less volatile than his companion; when amulius is out, most people on the street know there's blood to be had. but parker and atlas aren't here to collect. not yet. 

baxter's still got some time to get his shit together. 

"yeah?" she says, genuinely listening. "welcome to the shitshow." altas oughtta consider themself lucky they're not on tree duty.

"you settle up here in slateport then? and just a heads up - bax is an asshole, but no need to rough 'im up. he'll listen to us." she cracks her knuckles.
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"Thanks for the warm welcome," Atlas replies, voice pleasantly sarcastic. An intentional lean in. Even if Atlas is happy for the chaos of the region, the opportunity it presents, Parker clearly isn't.

The mention of 'Bax' takes a moment to process. Right, the name on the file. Atlas listens attentively and nods along as Parker speaks. The crack of her knuckles after such a call for peace earns a huff of air (a barely stoppered laugh) and a brighter flash of teeth.

"A quick day, and I don't have to get my hands dirty? Well maybe this region isn't all bad then."

After a momentary pause they push on, as if having almost forgotten something.

"And yes, Slateport is home for now. More or less."

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POSTED ON Dec 23, 2021 17:19:26 GMT
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what parker doesn't say about bax is that the dumbass actually looks forward to when parker shows up. she's half a mind to believe the guy's consistently late on his payments just 'cause she's the one who comes to settle his debt. everyone has their quirks, she supposes, and even sorry cases like bax deserve a little care and attention. 

which is why she's looking forward to sicking her new partner on 'im. because she's had enough of his lip and she's a little not in the mood for him right now. 

"hah, just wait 'til they assign you to deal with an alien or some shit," she says with a shake of her head. it's like a roulette at this point. she's just lucky enough to have stayed under the radar this long. 

"more or less? most of us 're nomads by trade, i s'pose. i don't really see the point sinking a whole lotta money into rent either. not when i'm outta the house ninety percent a the time." 

she stops just outside baxter's house and knocks one, two, three times. 

"i'll let ya do all the talkin'," she says as footsteps approach. 
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"You say that like I didn't come here chasing the aliens," Atlas's voice is disingenuous, a sarcastic lean putting all their words at a slant. They'd heard of all the incidents in the region -- they were international news. Of course, Rocket's interest and involvement were missing from most of the stories.

The idea of fighting some blue-skinned cannibals makes them shudder.

"More or less."

Atlas repeats without elaboration, turning the phrase into something like a discount echo between the two of them.

"I figure I'm more of that sort myself, a nomad, at least so far. It's impressive how many places Rocket has work for us," Atlas says, "I think it's nice though, having a place that's my own. Just in case things get overwhelming. The sub is too cold and cramped for me to ever completely relax."

Then they're at their destination and Parker is knocking.

"With pleasure," Atlas replies, casually taking their suit jacket and flinging it over their shoulder before the door opens, "Baxter! My friend calls you Bax, can I call you Bax?"

They take a step forward, stealing some of the man's space and boxing him into his doorway, "Bax, you've got some debt we need to settle up."

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he's never been the smartest, this one. anyone with sense would've checked the peephole on the door and barred it shut. but the bulky man, a little heavy on his mid-section, blinks owlishly at the two people on his doorstep. atlas does the talking, as per parker's request, but he looks past them and at her instead. 

and he looks...tired. that sarcastic scowl is nowhere to be found and parker's stomach clenches. because that's the tell-tale sign of some fucked up shit, but her job won't change. her job can't change. 

she tries not to get to know the people she roughs around, but it's hard to blot out all the little things she sees when her fists are flying - half-scrawled get well soon cards and receipts for flowers and meditative books. bax's mom's been sick for a long time. 

there's a reason he's on the other end of a loan shark's teeth. 

"yeah. yeah, i figured you'd a come knockin'. thing is i ain't payin' up." he shrugs his broad shoulders and turns around, walking down the hallway and leaving the door wide open. 

parker frowns. "might need to get our hands dirty after all," she says as she shoves the sleeves of her jacket up to her forearms and steps into the house.
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