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Ruby had to admit, the sheer premise of what they were about to do was quite fun. The cute little cottage she was renting for the night just outside of Slateport had a rather lovely kitchen, and that inspired the whole idea. Elise said one of her favorite activities was baking, and if she was being honest Ruby was simply eager to spend some time with them.

She and Darling had spent the entire morning shopping at the local grocery store for supplies in preparation for now. Whisper had joined her for a bit, but the moment Ruby realized the music they were playing in the store was starting to infuriate the silent Pokemon she was swiftly returned to the relative peace and quiet of her Pokeball. Sitting at the counter, Ruby quickly double-checked all the things they had purchased.

However, before she could fully start marking off her checklist a second time there was a knocking at her door. "She's here!" Ruby immediately leaped off her stool, leaving Darling in the kitchen standing atop of a chair to even be able to see the top of the counter.

Fleeing to the front door, Ruby quickly let out a nervous breath as she brushed down her skirt. It was one thing to hang out with someone, she had done it all the time back home, but to hang out with someone after a speed date where you met them? It felt very, very different and she couldn't help but blush even as she opened up the door.

"H-hey! I hope you found the place okay, I had trouble even finding the place before I stayed the night last night."

Notes: Mission