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In a city as large and as central as Slateport, plenty of criminal activity goes overlooked. Rocket thrives in such an environment.[break][break]

This job, however, had been more difficult than usual. A large influx of tourists and travelers bunched about the streets... and as they near a certain district of the city, on their way to extraction after a successful mission, the reason becomes clear.[break][break]

Lights and music from the FUNTASIA CARNIVAL draw both eye and ear.[break][break]

"That tracks," Cillian drawls. "Explains a lot."

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"Wanna check it out?" [break][break]

The carnival, with its kaleidoscope lighting and buzzing crowds, practically begged them to come in and enjoy its attractions.[break][break]

"I think we deserve a little break."[break][break]

The understatement of the year after the mission they just pulled off. Some respite was definitely in order. Plus, a smidge of off-work bonding with Cillian Quinn sounded pretty pleasant to BARNABY FINCH.[break][break]

From where they stood, he could see what looked like a booth for a Magikarp Fishing Game — something he'd played as a kid at similar events — and... was that... ?[break][break]

"Something smells amazing. Are those fried hand pies?" Barnaby was a sucker for a good fruit pie.

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"Eh, it's not really my scene."[break][break]

But BARNABY FINCH mentions the food, and Cillian's stomach growls as he suddenly realises he hasn't eaten since his husband had pressed food on him at breakfast. He often neglected his own needs in favour of work. He'd have lost much more weight than that which sharpens his cheekbones were it not for the diligence of Tempest Quinn.[break][break]

"That does smell really good."[break][break]

Pies aren't usually his go-to, but hunger would make anything taste divine.[break][break]

"Fuck it," the underboss declares with a shrug, "we got the job done, we can spare a few."[break][break]

Whether he means minutes or hours is unclear, but Cillian approaches the stall with the pies and purchases one for each of them. He offers it up to Barnaby, glancing around at the various attractions as he waits for his own to cool.[break][break]

"How strong's your stomach?" Cillian's eyes gleam as he eyes the TAURUS RODEO. "Strong enough to keep your food down?"

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POSTED ON Aug 13, 2023 19:57:22 GMT

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Though worried Cillian Quinn wouldn't acquiesce to his whims, all was settled with the underboss' definitive fuck it.[break][break]

"That's the spirit." Barnaby replied, a warm thrum in his voice even as a small pie was handed to him. [break][break]

"Mmm, lemon blueberry. Good choice." The pop of sweetness from the filling left a delightful tang on his tongue. Continuing to munch on the treat, his eyes were drawn by his companion's prompting to the Tauros Rodeo game to their left. [break][break]

"Is that a challenge?" He asked Cillian, arching a provocative brow in retaliation. "You should know that riding wild beasts is one of my favorite pastimes."[break][break]

Innuendo aside, "I bet I can last longer than you."

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"These are delicious."[break][break]

The hot filling burns his tongue as he takes a bite, forcing a slower and more careful indulgence of the treat. He wasn't often one for sweets, conscious of his health as he was despite the hypocrisy of smoking, but he couldn't deny their appeal on this rare occasion.[break][break]

Barnaby's innuendo doesn't go unnoticed; Cillian smirks.[break][break]

"There's hardly a beast wilder than mine," he assures him, the smirk broadening for a flash of teeth. Sorry, Tempest Quinn. Though knowing his husband, he'd see it as a compliment. "You're on."[break][break]

He finishes up his pie as they wait their turn, until at last they're offered their chance to prove their worth.[break][break]

Though Cillian's endurance is admirable, and certainly a cut above the average attempt, BARNABY FINCH would prove the winner in the end.[break][break]

Laughing, rubbing his shoulder from where he'd landed on it when he'd finally been thrown off, Cillian would shake Bee's hand if he weren't opposed.[break][break]

"All right, you win that one. But I bet you can't take me in TUG OF WAR."

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POSTED ON Aug 17, 2023 1:18:48 GMT

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With a laugh, Barnaby shook the hand offered to him by Cillian. It was an easy, friendly gesture, accented by a blithe smile. Even villains needed time off to recuperate now and again.[break][break]

"Just barely. You must be practicing quite a bit with that wild beast of yours." But not enough to pull the victory. Tempest Quinn would have to step up his game.[break][break]

"Bet. You're on." Though this time around Barnaby was feeling slightly skeptical of his abilities when compared to the Avatar of LUGIA. Elisabeth Fiorelli may not have had enhanced strength, but did Cillian Quinn??[break][break]

Perhaps so, because Barnaby was inevitably pulled into the shallow water surrounding the Tug-of-War stage. Despite being drenched, he still exited the ring with an enthused grin on his face. [break][break]

"I need to get your workout routine. That was practically embarrassing for me."

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POSTED ON Aug 17, 2023 14:27:15 GMT

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Though he did not, in fact, have any boons of strength granted by his partnership with Lugia, Cillian did have a partnership with a different terrifying force of nature. He chuckles at Bee's request.[break][break]

"Ask Tempest Quinn. He's a personal trainer; he really puts me through the paces."[break][break]

It had been an agreement between them long before they were married, or indeed even before Cillian had looked at Temp as anything more than a friend. He was grateful that his husband didn't go easy on him even now.[break][break]

At the corresponding prize booth, an irate woman with a crying child in tow argues about their loss. Shaking his head, he tells the carnival worker, "She can have my pick." If it gets her kid to shut up. "Really. It's fine."[break][break]

To ensure there was no further argument, and also to get away from the wailing child, Cillian begins to aimlessly walk in another direction.
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"What're you feelin' next?"

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POSTED ON Aug 18, 2023 0:53:02 GMT

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Once the brat's cries were quelled, the admin followed along, matching stride with his superior.[break][break]

He may have been bested in the Tauros-Rodeo game — with sopping wet clothes to prove it — but that didn't deter Barnaby from continuing to stoke his competitive spirit.[break][break]

Looking around at options, Barnaby paused when a particular tented area came into view. Immediately he turned to Cillian Quinn, a devious glint in his eye. [break][break]

"Bumper cars?"

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POSTED ON Aug 18, 2023 13:07:00 GMT

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BARNABY FINCH was indeed a man after his own heart, suggesting the Bumper Cars as their next port of call. Cillian agrees with a grin, an eager sparkle in his eyes of amber. Now there was a game he was good at![break][break]

They luck out with the length of the line, quickly able to make their way on to the course.[break][break]

Cil slides into the seat of a yellow-and-black car painted to look like a Beedrill, and immediately seeks out Barnaby's ride among the course in an attempt to playfully sabotage. Judging by the grin on the underbosses lips, flashing teeth, he's having a good time.[break][break]

Even when his efforts crash them both into the side of the course.

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POSTED ON Aug 19, 2023 23:36:23 GMT

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"Thief! That's the one I was going for." Barnaby exclaimed through a friendly laugh.[break][break]

Cillian had beat him to the brightly-colored, striped bumper car with just a few seconds to spare. Everyone knew that the yellow ones were always the fastest! Damn. That meant he had to settle for the ugly MARGIKARP-themed car.[break][break]

Not letting this development deter him, Barnaby hopped in and slammed his foot on the gas. Immediately, it was obvious the two ROCKETs were taking the game a lot more seriously than the literal children around them. [break][break]

When they both crashed into the wall, Barnaby frantically spun his wheel, trying to right himself and get the upper hand. In the end he narrowly pulled ahead![break][break]

BARNABY FINCH left the course with a small LUGIA plushie of all things. Something to remember his slim victory over Cillian Quinn.[break][break]

"You feeling one more game before we head out? Or we could watch one of the performances if you prefer something more chill."

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POSTED ON Aug 21, 2023 16:41:03 GMT

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Laughing far too hard to properly regain control over the vehicle, Cillian falls briefly behind in his rivalry with BARNABY FINCH. It's enough to see the Rocket admin crowned victor, and Cillian expresses his disdain in a mournful sigh.[break][break]

"Much as I'd love to crush you," he says lightly, "I think my heart rate could use the break."[break][break]

He grabs a lemonade from one of the drink stands, sipping on it as they take their seats in front of one of the carnival's stages. Pyroar leap through flaming hoops and contortionists twist themselves into impossible shapes.[break][break]

"Wish I was that flexible," Cillian smirks. "Imagine..."

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POSTED ON Aug 23, 2023 17:26:00 GMT

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Being crushed by Cillian Quinn? Damn, the prospect actually didn’t sound so bad. Now wasn’t the time, though, apparently.[break][break]

“Fair enough.” They could always come back again. Considering the posters plastered everywhere, it looked like the carnival was around until the end of the month.[break][break]

Where Cil grabbed a lemonade, Barnaby purchased a peach tea for himself. Something a little mildly sweet, but still refreshing. He sipped it as the pair found a seat at a nearby attraction – contortionists? Unlike many of the childish shows, this one actually held the admin’s attention.[break][break]

“I can.” Barnaby replied, leaning into the innuendo with a teasing smirk. “The hips over the head is a neat trick. I should practice that one.”

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