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fresh air. [break][break]

verity feels more at home out in the open, right back at home when she's surrounded by trees and less by people. it's a blessing that she was able to find a good camping spot, especially after fortree had gone out of their way to specifically section out a place to be able to camp.[break][break]

usually, she would prefer to bend some sticks and grab some leaves to properly camp. unfortunately, her pokemon never share the same sentiment. just enough tugging, crying and whining is grounds enough for her to sigh and pack a tent for the bunch of them. a corviknight at her side hums and nods in approval as she pulls the tent out from the trunk of a van, parked just on the trail next to her "camping" spot. [break][break]

"aaaand.. heave..!" metal pipes clang together and rub against tarp, and the sudden onset of items makes her tumble, slightly. it's certainly not because of the weight of everything; it's because there's just so much stuff that her footing becomes uneven. the albino stumbles and kicks up dirt, until she ultimately (and unceremoniously) falls to the ground with a thud. the metal rods and such are scattered, and she's left grumbling on the ground. [break][break]

when she peeks upwards, she finds a corviknight having the audacity to laugh at her. [break][break]

so she flings a rock at him. [break][break]

and the bird side steps. oh, while also wearing that smug grin. this bastard.

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Outdoors? Outdoors.[break]
Fuck yeah, man.[break][break]

Blaring heat aside, there was always something about spending a day or a few out in the grand outdoors, honestly. Sure, modern technology was fun, and sure— modern life was a bit hard without it, sometimes. Every so often, though it was always good to unplug and enjoy the world for what it was—[break][break]

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—and what it had to offer.[break][break]

It was always fun seeing who else shared the interest, too— and some time before, there was someone that pulled into the site next to his. Had he known who that person was? Fuck no. Either way, though, they were someone that also respected the outdoors, so he, at the very least, could respect that.[break][break]

He’d spent a small amount of time lounging in his own tent while his Pokemon skittered around in the grasses some ways away, occasionally darting back and forth to the tent whenever they needed something, or whenever they just wanted to spend time with each other. That time around, it was his Dratini that slithered over, tapping the tent to get his attention before he looked up, blinking.[break][break]

”Wassup, girl~?[break][break]

She made a small…noise. However it could be described.[break][break]

”Ohhh, thirsty?”[break][break]

Another noise.[break][break]

”For sure, for sure~.”[break][break]

And so he lifted himself up, giving his neighbor-to-be a quick glance before heading towards the coolers he’d set out at his own site. With a hum, he pulled a bottle from it with his fledgling drake in tow.[break][break]

He turned with the intention to call to the others, wanting to see if any of them wanted a drink, too.[break]
Y’know. Just in time to see his Togepi get pelted by a random ass rock.[break][break]

”Holy shit, BABY, NO—!”

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everything was fine. [break]
just fine. [break][break]

until someone had to go and be coy, and provoke the trainer. the thing is, too, that he knows very well how easy it is to set the albino's temper off. quiet as she is, a lot of it has become internalized (merits to therapy; enough of that can help clear your mind, and manage your anger better). it's just when her opponent is... that one. the gears have a tendency of turning back. [break][break]

but.. if the stone doesn't hit the bird, what did it hit? [break][break]

she'll get her answer real soon when she hears the abrupt, high scream of a togepi coming from the other camp. blood red eyes widen at the sound, and under her breath, you can hear the very, very soft "shoot" as her mistake properly settles. [break][break]

she scrambles up from the rods, careful not to trip over any of them, while kicking the tarp back in her sudden scramble. she's quick to run to the neighboring camp, only to properly catch a glimpse of her blunder (or, rather, the consequences of her own actions). "i-i'm really sorry..!" she's a little out of breath - not because she ran, but because she launched into a dash so suddenly. [break][break]

"a-are they okay...?" she pants, back arched as her hands rest against her knees. the summer heat doesn't do her any favors. "i-i didn't throw the rock too hard, did i..?" [break][break]

she did. [break]
she really did. [break][break]

it's amazing that the togepi didn't scramble.

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Just like the ~~asshat~~ person that threw the stone, he made a quick and brisk jog over— though not without plucking a potion from the array of supplies he’d set out atop one of his site tables. His lips pursed as he joined the other trainer alongside the little egg that got her shot both literally and metaphorically rocked, clicking his tongue rapidly as he quickly reached over and gently pulled her along.[break][break]

”Shhh, shhh, I gotcha~...” he murmured quietly, a worried, yet still slightly amused and lighthearted smile tugging upon his lips all the while. After all, the rock made purchase, but when both people got there, there would’ve seen the Togepi just…splatted. Laying there on the floor.[break][break]

Rolling in continuous circles until she was picked up.[break]
…Honestly, if she hadn’t just gotten hit point blank, it would’ve been funnier.[break][break]

He spared a quick glance towards the trainer that approached them, shaking his head and humming. ”Uhhh… It looks like she’s okay, for what it’s worth…?”[break][break][break][break]

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He examined the egg for a few moments before inhaling deeply and sighing with a nod.[break][break]

”Yeah… Yeah, she’s good. Just’ bein’ a ‘lil dramatic~.”[break][break]

With another, more wistful sigh, he shook his head while cradling the Togepi in his arms, letting her bury her face (body? unified sphere of a being?) against his shoulder as he peered towards the ashen haired woman.[break][break]

”...Why’d you throw a rock, though?”

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maybe she shouldn't have jumped so suddenly. [break][break]

were her lungs regretting her sudden jump? yes, they were, quite strongly, might she add. she intends to take a glance at the togepi, but it looks like the summer heat is getting to her more than she'd like. so, rather than immediately answering, she lets out a (panting) sigh of relief when she notices that the togepi has, indeed, not scrambled into what it once was. [break][break]

"th-that's.. good.." she follows up with, starting to finally lift herself to fix her posture. an arm raises up to push the locks of white out of her eyes, and the sweat from her brow. when prompted, she narrows her eyes to the side, towards the large, metal bird pokemon who innocently and harmlessly trills his feathers "my.. corviknight was--"[break][break]

it's then she finally gets a good look at this person's face. [break][break]

... tall, toned, and slightly oddly coloured hair. [break]
where has she seen him before? [break][break]

blood ruby eyes stay on his figure - to the point of probably staring - as she begins to search her memory, but it's the voice that finally makes something click in the back of her mind. wasn't this...? [break][break]

oh good god.

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He waited for an answer patiently.[break]
And waited.[break]
…And waited.[break][break]

Honestly speaking, it was hard to get him to feel awkward about something— and despite the circumstances that unfolded and followed, that interaction was no exception. He couldn’t blame her, anyway, since it was probably an awkward question to answer. Like, why? Why throw a rock? Flick a pebble? Toss a slab? He probably wouldn’t be able to answer right away without questioning what he did, so hey.[break][break]

Why bust her chops over it?[break][break]

But the longer he waited, the…longer he waited. He hadn’t noticed at first since he was still keeping an eye on his Togepi all the while (the poor little egg was still crying, so he was doing his best to pat and soothe her), but altogether, it hadn’t taken long for him to realize that she was just…staring.[break][break]

For a moment, he glanced over his shoulder to make sure she wasn’t looking past him.[break]
She wasn’t. Go figure.[break][break]

”Uhh…” The sound escaped his lips at first as he contemplated, but at some point, he lifted his other hand to wave at her slightly. ”You, uh… You good, fam~?”

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it's rude to stare. [break][break]

but she can't help it; she's a little slow when she finally gets the chance to think. here, however, she happens to have.. a bit of trouble thinking after she's processed who exactly she's been talking to. she's having a bit of trouble thinking after she's realized whose pokemon she chucked a rock at. [break][break]

she's having a bit of trouble thinking when she realizes that she nearly scrambled Xiaoyang Long 's god damn egg.[break][break]

does she say she recognizes him? say she likes his music? no, that would make it creepy, wouldn't it? plus, she imagines that it wouldn't be too pleasant of a nature outing if you're suddenly approached and recognized by a fan (of the music, she'll insist). so gather yourself, verity. [break][break]

rather than a deep breath, wide ruby eyes blink, and like that she's grounded herself back to reality. no more floating in her head. [break][break]

"a-ah..! i'm really sorry." she stumbles a bit - it's always a little jarring coming to. "i-i was just.." what should she say? what can she say without being weird? it's okay, verity! just act! natural! be honest! everything will be fine![break][break]

"thinking that you were cute...?" [break][break]

no, that's too honest.[break][break]

she realizes what she says, and her porcelain skin does her no favors when she tries to hide a profuse blush, realizing what she's said. oh dear. "i-i mean..! i-i-it's cute! how you coddle your pokemon, and all...!" ah, she really can't recover now.

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POSTED ON Jul 6, 2023 23:34:12 GMT

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”Oh, wow~.”[break][break]

Forward, much? Not that he minded, really, but still. Honestly speaking, in the silence he found himself in, there were a number of sneaking suspicions that began to cross his mind, since—y’know, despite his normal fronts—he was still aware of what he was. What, did you think he didnt after all the time he spent busting his balls in the industry? Touring back and forth?[break][break]

C’mon. C’moooon.[break]
There was no way he could forget.[break][break]

Over his time in the spotlight, he’d interacted with different kinds of people, after all, so this? All of this? The rambling he found himself listening to? The way he smiled an amused smile, but out of an attempted (read: more or less failed) courtesy, curled his lips inward to stifle it? Familiar. All of it. Familiar.[break][break]

So as this chick was losing her shit, he just found himself nodding and humming along while listening to her stammer over herself— and then some.[break][break]

”I see~... Man, and I was aboutta say I’m flattered~,” he finally jested, shrugging as a beam surfaced upon his face properly. Amber hues lingered upon her thoughtfully before he shot her a leisurely, lighthearted wink. ”Appreciate it, though. I do strive to be the best Poke-Dad, if I do say so myself~.”[break][break]

As if forwarding the point more, he gave a small nod to the still-rattled Togepi resting against his shoulder, patting her gently and chuckling.[break][break]

”You’re pretty cute yourself, though~,” he added. ”Y’know. With or without the Pokemon, and interactions, and…stuff.”

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welp.[break][break]

welp.[break][break]

she's messed up, she's fucked up, she's going to crawl into a hole, goodbye forever. this is what happens when she doesn't get enough time to think; her intrusive thoughts start to come at her, and she ends up making a fool of herself. if she could make an audible wheeze at herself when she buries her face into her hands, she would. and she did. quietly. [break][break]

oh, girl send help. [break][break]

at least he's.. good about this? he laughs at her blunder, and she's grateful that he's handling this well. verity is starting to calm down from her initial mess up... until she hears the follow up, which starts to heat her face up once again. her albino skin still does no favors for her. [break][break]

and she doesn't quite know how to respond. [break][break]

her? cute? usually people find her intimidating, and her first response is to gently grab and tug a lock of snow white hair into her hand. "th-thank you..?" she says, and wonders: did she say it right? she was always told to accept compliments as they were given. [break][break]

she'd start stuttering some more, if not for the corviknight who makes a quick flap towards the trainer, lifting a wing to cast shade over porcelain skin before it can burn too quickly in the sun. she hadn't even noticed that she was standing out in the heat for so long. [break][break]

it's enough to help her gather herself, and she immediately perks up, slightly. [break][break]

"would you--" she stammers again, perking up, and probably speaking a bit more loudly than she should "like.. to.." the words are processing as she speaks, and this is a first as she starts quieting down "join us for a barbecue..?" the red on her face deepens, but it always gets worse before it gets better. [break][break]

her eyes turn from the man to the togepi, who still cries against his shoulder. [break][break]

"to make up for.. the togepi." [break][break]

for nearly scrambling it.

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Y’know what?[break]
This chick was chill.[break][break]

Cute, too— if it wasn’t obvious enough by the way he literally said it, anyway. Between his line of work and past interactions, there was—again—a pretty broad range of people he’d met and dealt with in the past, so to see the way she more or less began visibly crumble to the tune of a few words was nothing new to him. If anything, it was a bit endearing.[break][break]

Bonus points when the person seemed like they’d be anything but.[break][break]

”Hmm~...” he hummed, a soft inflection within his tone to be noted in amusement all the while. His lips pursed in some sense of faux thought at the offering; a means to imply genuine debate when his answer had already been more or less immediate in his head.[break][break]

He shrugged before long, grinning wider.[break][break]

”I was actually gonna ask something similar, honestly,” he laughed, nodding. ”I was already planning on getting drinks and dinner ready for my crew soon, but it’d be nice to have company for it, too~.”[break][break]

She seemed like a good enough person, anyways.[break]
Pelting aside.

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so god help her. [break][break]

is she visibly crumbling? she is, but just being aware can't stop something from happening. this is only because she can't have any proper time to think; verity is usually more put together than this. verity is usually more composed than this. verity is usually more indifferent than this. it's only because she was thrown off guard, and it was because of the festering guilt that initially toppled her from her iron support. [break][break]

she'll pass a slight glare to the corviknight offering her shade.[break][break]

thankfully, it still looks like the trainer was more than eager to forgive her, and that soothes her beating heart - for a little while. her heart is pounding; is it because he's someone she's seen on the stage? is it because she's still eaten by the guilt when she watches the togepi continue to sob against his shoulder? [break][break]

verity doesn't understand. [break][break]

but her expression returns to neutral when she calms, then she nods. her body only leans forwards slightly towards the togepi, voice lowered as to not startle her more than she already has. "erm.." she starts, and it takes a little while for her to formulate the words "i'm.. really sorry i pelted you with the rock.." her fingers are trembling when they tent against her stomach. [break][break]

then she looks back up, before slowly spinning on her heels back towards camp. there's something she's forgetting... oh! that's right! [break][break]

"oh, and.. my name is verity. your name is..?"

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At the sound of her voice, the Togepi only seemed to jump and scramble more, attempting to nestle her face further into her trainer’s shoulder. The trainer in question, however, blinked upon feeling it, and after his eyes narrowed in some degree of amused skepticism, he slowly unfolded her from his arms, holding her out in front of him.[break][break]

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After a small examination, he pursed his lips and clicked his tongue, gently flicking her forehead while laughing.[break][break]

”Aaaaah, don’t be too sorry about it,” the man chuckled, his brows furrowing as a toothiness entered his grin. The selfsame egg that was previously victimized let a small squeak out at the flick she’d received, flailing slightly before just…falling limp in his hands.[break][break]

…As limp as she could for her overly round build, at least.[break][break]

”She’s sensitive, yeah, but she’s also just a drama queen~.” He pulled the fairy back to his form, giving her head a soft pat before setting her onto his shoulder; a duo of gestures that she seemed to melt into quickly enough despite her earlier display. ”She forgives you already— don’t worry~.”[break][break]

With those words, he shrugged dismissively, following along in light of their earlier agreement.[break][break]

”Nice to meet ya, though~! Xiao’s just fine~.”

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it looks like she's traumatized the poor thing. [break][break]

oh dear. [break][break]

the reassurance of the trainer.. thankfully helps put her mind at ease. at least, she doesn't have to apologize profusely, like she initially thought she would. "if you say so.. thank you." [break][break]

verity doesn't sound so sure. [break][break]

but she lets it go, regardless. her corviknight would have nudged her for her attention, anyways, if she didn't move on. she only struggles because of the guilt, and the sheer coincidence of it all - or the unfortunate luck of it. [break][break]

the walk to her site doesn't take long. but, when they arrive, she's reminded of her failure of a tent, flat on the ground, in shambles, while the rest of the grill hasn't even been set up yet. the albino woman sighs, softly, bringing a hand to rest against her forehead. "well.. i still need to set up the tent, and the barbecue before we actually start." [break][break]

she glances to the grill, only barely unpacked from the van. "you can get yourselves comfortable on the bench" she smiles, slightly "it shouldn't take too long for me to set things up." [break][break]

and what a lie that is.

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Honestly speaking, they hadn’t even needed to get to her site for him to witness the absolute onslaught of a tent that was scattered about. Even as they talked beforehand, he’d glanced over once every so often to see the fruits of her difficulties, since, y’know… He heard most of it happening before everything went down.[break][break]

Curiosity killed the tent.[break][break]

”Hmmmmm… I mean, I guess that sounds like a good idea~...?” he mused for a few moments, pursing his lips with a small smile as he eyed the poles and sheet scattered around. He peered down at the creature he cradled before crouching down to put her back down, smiling and gently patting her on the head before standing back up. ”Buuut, I mean…how about I help ya with the tent, at least?”[break][break]

He chuckled, looking towards the scene for yet another time before turning his head towards her.[break][break]

”Kinda heard the struggle earlier, not gonna lie. Been wondering if I shoulda came over and offered help, anyways~.”

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