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POSTED ON May 1, 2019 19:32:30 GMT

cait rolled her eyes in immediate reaction to the jest - though it sounded absurdly in-character from her perspective. she considered kim to be a fairly arrogant individual and his accredited status likely bolstered his already inflated ego.

"i guess," she drawled, noncommittally.

she worked on cleaning up after herself, making short work of the small mess that had accumulated due to her work in the kitchen. once everything was returned to its previously polished state she'd lead her beau out the door.

"let's get going."

her pace remained unhurried as she escorted kim through and out of the residential distract, the woman indulging in conversation as she did so.

"we'll be traveling outside of mauville in two weeks," she said. "my family's looking forward to meeting you. they've never met a member of the council before so to say they're excited is - well - an understatement."

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POSTED ON May 2, 2019 21:34:14 GMT

he set his dishes in the sink and gave the table a quick wipe, cleaning up after himself and leaving the more tedious task to the other inhabitants of the homestead to take care of while he dawdled along, following cait out the door and locking it behind himself.

as they walked, her words caught his attention, a tilt of his head signifying confusion at the mention of meeting her parents.

was that a necessary thing for them to do? was this actually something that needed consideration for the short time they would be together? he could only nod his head and agree, he was not the captain of this ship after all, only the lone crew member forced along.

“i’ll be sure to be on my best behavior when meeting them then. i wouldn’t want to subvert any expectations they have of me.”

"did you tell them that we’re together?”

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POSTED ON May 6, 2019 2:52:45 GMT

"whenever you meet someone - there's always that chance that you'll meet the people who raised them."

it made sense why he'd label such an arranged encounter as unnecessary - but she had every intention of cramming him with as much knowledge and experience as she possibly could for the duration of their short-lived relationship. if he could get along well enough with her family it was likely he could manage anyone else's.

'i did promise to get him ready, didn't i?'

"i told them we were friends," she said. "mama assumes we're dating, though. and daddy's a little bit suspicious - but they'll treat you right."

cait led him toward the city's south entrance way, a security guard - one of many - who was accompanied by a gruff-looking herdier eyeing them curiously as they passed him by.

"i've been working on improving the security of mauville city for these past few months," she continued, conversational. "it's been a bit difficult. but i've made sure that the funds - both donated and not - are properly allocated."

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POSTED ON May 18, 2019 6:50:35 GMT

“i bet they will.”

his voiced lulled, the calm temperance in his tone begetting the thoughts of uncertainty mixed with what could only be described as unnecessary. but again, what could he do while only in the passenger seat; he willfully gave her permission to lead him after all.

he’d follow, a slight smile plastered onto his face, the feature set onto his lips naturally as he greeted those in passing. his attention would shift back to cait as she began speaking once more, wandering eyes setting back onto her.

“i’m glad you aren’t spending your funding unwisely. with threats oncoming from every end the people of your city will feel a little safer with the defenses you’ve prepared.”

it wasn’t like he figured that she’d go spending the money on something foolish in the first place, she didn’t seem stupid. but praise was given where it was needed, and from the eyes of a spectator, what she had done was nothing less than her very best.

“all things considered it's a little surprising you said yes to my offer.”

“like you said when i made the offer, we’ve got our hands full, and i might be able to handle everything that's tossed on my plate but you’re still somewhat new to this, and planning for our “relationship” as well as running a city can be quite taxing.”

his pace would quicken briefly before stopping in front of her, their walk halted for a moment as he spoke.

“i’ll give you one last time to opt out of this agreement before its too late, kay. if you don’t think you’ll be able to handle it just tell me and we call it quits.”

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POSTED ON May 19, 2019 21:43:51 GMT

cait blinked up at the man as he positioned himself before her, his words garnering an almost amused reaction out of the petite female.

"you sound like you're the one who wants to renege on this little arrangement of yours, kim."

she paused briefly and then shook her head.

"this isn't hard for me," she said. "i've had lovers i've set aside time for - so this isn't anything new either."

the young woman gestured in an absent sort of way toward her immediate surroundings.

"there's a system put in place and a list of names that anyone and everyone can reference whenever i'm absent from my respective seat. they'll notice i'm gone but it won't prevent them from keeping the city from being just as well-protected and orderly before i left."

she offered her hand to the taller male, the palm of it facing upwards.

"now let's focus, kim. we're going to hit first base today and start holding hands. can you handle it?"

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POSTED ON Jun 1, 2019 7:44:01 GMT

No further questioning was needed on his part, her mind was made up and so was his, the subject no longer visited upon. Though he had internal concerns on whether this was the correct thing to do or the right way of going about such a thing, the fact that she has so willingly accepted the offer was enough to sway any second guesses he had. Her maturity on the task was exactly why he asked her of all people after all.

With an offered hand he’d look to her, the question forcing him to put on a blank expression before beginning to play up a false sense of embarrassment.

“First base?” He’d scoff, a hand lightly pressing against his chest. “You really are a pro at this. So mature. I’m perspiring at the mere thought of such a scandalous act, and-” Once more he would pause, leaning in to whisper, "-in public of all places?” Pulling away, his hair would sway in the breeze, disorderly proportioning itself around his shoulders. “My lady you must have no shame.”

For a moment he would look to her offered hand, continuing to play up the interaction, reaching and pulling back once, twice, thrice, before finally taking hold of the palm, a light sigh escaping as he did.

“Holding hands in this day and age, and in public no less. It’s so…. lecherous. I just may faint.”

A smirk stained his face, the act concluding as he playfully swing her hand forward.

“I can handle anything you throw at me Kay, I’m not that helpless. Being done in by some hand holding would be real shameful.”

Though if he were to admit it, the sensation was something new to him, it was calming to hold another's hand in one's own.

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POSTED ON Jun 4, 2019 7:09:43 GMT

cait couldn't help but roll her eyes - but her smile was a fond one and betrayed her amusement as she reacted to kim's theatrics.

"you should really become an actor, kim."

their fingers were interlaced now and she appeared abundantly satisfied by the physical contact, the woman gently squeezing his larger hand as he swung their arms to and fro. after releasing a soft titter she'd lean against him, not minding the glances that shifted in their general direction as they enjoyed one another's company.

'this is nice,' she thought.

it had been a long while since she had partook in the company of another in this way.

'i'd better enjoy it while it lasts.'

"i'm really looking forward to showing you my city - all of it," she admitted. "it's beautiful despite it being mostly indoors. the architecture is amazing and its people even more so."

she applauded those whom had painstakingly crafted the building to ensure it held and sustained a sizable enough population.

"their opinion of you is pretty high. apparently you're one of their personal favorites based on public opinion alone. it must be that charming personality of yours," she remarked, a teasing edge present within her voice. "people consider you to be far more approachable than miss morningstar and mister silph."

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POSTED ON Jun 6, 2019 20:49:03 GMT

“I think I could make it on the silver screen. People love a face like mine.”

He chuckled, keeping quiet as she furthered on, her words almost melotic; a siren song to only him. It was a little unnerving, but he leaned into it anyhow, enjoying the moment for what it presented.

And while when usual talk of his colleagues would put a bitter taste in his mouth, when they were bought up this time around he couldn’t help but digest it easily. Unfortunately, his words were not as contempt as he current mindstate.

“They don’t know how to handle people unfortunately. They have a different state of mind than I, more on the ‘do what I think is right’ side of the spectrum instead of the, ‘do the right thing for everyone’ side that I lie on.”

“But I can’t fault them, they are a product of their minds, and that’s partially what landed them in the seats that they resign.”

He did not mean to bash the two, but their differing opinions often made way for butted heads, it was only natural that a few stale words would leak out about them in a personal conversation such as this.

“But I can’t say I don’t envy them at times. Even if I like attention, keeping a happy public face in the middle of a hectic schedule can be pretty draining. At least they can keep the same expression on all day.”

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POSTED ON Jun 17, 2019 21:17:36 GMT

she wondered what it'd be like to serve on the council. cait imagined it was a difficult yet rewarding position, the power gifted to each allowing them the rare opportunity to shift hoenn's destiny with a single vote.

'i can't imagine it.'

but she hadn't imagined what life as a gym leader would entail either. her adventures and careless wanderings had been brought to an immediate end once she acquired her seat, the woman forced to prioritize her city over her desire to move about freely. it was a fair price from her perspective, for she'd not trade the position away for the life of a simple soldier.

'i'm doing good work here. i have a gym and i can continue my work as an aspiring herbalist and healer.'

cait had led him to and through an exit, the fresh air breathed in by the woman as the sun shone down upon them. it was a lovely day - pleasantly warm, too - with the breeze brushing past her personal collection of textured green curls.

"did you always want to serve on the council, kim?"

she was curious about this man and his motivations.

"why not go down some other route?"

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POSTED ON Jun 24, 2019 4:44:53 GMT

Her question brought about memories of days gone, simple pleasures and carefree moments making hours feel like seconds, a nostalgia that gnawed at his heart painfully.

But to go back to those days were impossible, he made his bed when he had taken this seat, unknowingly locking himself in a cage of his own creation. Ironic given the circumstances that had led him up to this point.

He took a breath, his mouth moving to an indifferent position before speaking.

“I never wanted to be in this seat. I was pressured into it, and at this point I’ve gotten too far to just get out. It’s not because there are people that rely on me, I’m sure they could find someone to replace me in enough time; it’s a much more selfish reason than that.”

“I choose to stay because there’s a hurtful comfort in this.”

He chuckled as he gave her hand a quick squeeze, relenting as he realized they were still interlocked.

“I’m… scared I guess? Afraid that I’ll fade into obscurity because I’m no longer who I currently am. Or maybe I’m scared that if I try to relive the life I had before all of this, I’ll find out that I wasn’t as rose tinted as I remember it being…”

“I’ve lost control of myself, forgotten who I really am, or just unsure if I ever really knew who i was. At least with where I am right now I have some sort of direction, even if it’s not where I really want to go... I…”

Pausing, he’d bite his lip, releasing as he looked along the route.

“...I just don’t know what else to do.” He said defeatedly, a bitter look forming on his features.

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POSTED ON Jun 25, 2019 11:08:21 GMT

this was not the answer she had expected. she hadn't foreseen this amount of openness nor the man's willingness to render himself vulnerable before her. for a moment cait speculated that he had fabricated an elaborate lie - perhaps to deceive her into sympathizing with a perfectly crafted facade of his own making.

'but i don't think he's lying,' she thought, peering closely at him.

that look on his face revealed something.

"i know we're not particularly close, kim," she said. "after the month's over we may not even bother with talking to each other outside of work."

cait allowed for that imagine of what could potentially lay ahead to sink in; the reality of it unfortunate but still very much possible.

"i..."

she liked kim in certain ways despite his flaws. he was handsome, clever, intelligent; comparable to even a vulpine in that regard. true, he was no silph - but he was still magnificent.

"i want you to be happy," she admitted. "i think you should prioritize what makes you content above all else."

'i wish i had all the answers - but i don't. i don't know what'll make you satisfied. is it work? a relationship? reaching a certain goal?'

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