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POSTED ON Jun 17, 2020 10:58:09 GMT
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rain pours from the inky skies, dampening the now-brown sand of an island inhabited only by nature. he peers out at the rolling waves, at how they crash as they near him.

this seems like a silly idea for someone who has far too little time. it would be so easy to just fly off. he supposes he'll always have the option to. and when he hears the crunching of sand and turns to find the source, he seriously considers it.

"of course it had to be you."

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POSTED ON Jun 18, 2020 1:13:32 GMT
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[attr="class","spiral"]"They told me to make sure some rich boy was safe and sound."

They never told them it was Stone. There was no reason for him to be here. Although he's no longer the region's champion, the man is more than capable of looking after himself. If anything, Fernando's the one who needs the protection.

The Comfey worn like a bracelet enjoys the drizzle while his outfit seems anything but. He's no longer confirmed to the conformity of his office attire but his tank top is still drenched. His hair shadows his eyebrows and Fernando answers the call with a sigh.

"What are you doing here, Stone?"



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POSTED ON Jun 18, 2020 1:51:01 GMT
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"they told me the same thing." 

there is no reason for either of them to be here. both are busy men with tight schedules, this seems to be a clear waste of time for either of them. and yet he cannot help but wonder.

"i suppose this might be a good chance for us to...reconnect on a more personal level. it has been years since we last spoke outside of work."

he remembers their brief interactions when they were younger at the silph household. they never did get along.

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POSTED ON Jun 18, 2020 21:07:04 GMT
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[attr="class","spiral"] His eyebrow raises on its own. Fernando turns his head to scan their surroundings, looking for something.

"Is this reality television?"

He doesn't see it.

"You wearing a wire, Stone?"

Some habits never change.



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POSTED ON Jun 19, 2020 6:54:10 GMT
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alexander also turns his head to scan their surroundings; eyes squinting through the pouring of rain. he finds nothing. he takes a step closer.

"would you like to check?" 

always paranoid, he's come to expect as much.

"i meant it, fernando. it might prove beneficial."

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POSTED ON Jun 19, 2020 17:45:13 GMT
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[attr="class","spiral"]Fernando stands there for a moment, narrowing his eyes.

"You say that like I make my business personal."

There's merit to that statement. It's subtle, and always laced behind another reason, but even Fernando allows his emotions to guide his actions. They're just well hidden behind viable reasons and a clear explanation. The same cannot be said for the rest of the League.

"We're not kids anymore, Stone."

And by the time they could've amended their relationship, Fernando was no longer a boy. He can still remember the dismissal Cecelia had when confronted about her feelings about Alexander. He had hoped to dash her misgivings but they were both too young to handle it properly.

Then there's .

Fernando cares little about her involvement with Stone, mostly because he cares little about her, but that's changed. Still, she's an adult and her mistakes are hers to make. Considering what slim pickings Hoenn has to offer, Alexander isn't the worst choice. Not by a long shot.

It's almost aggravating.



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POSTED ON Jun 19, 2020 18:39:31 GMT
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"we both do. just more often in my case." 

more often and not as subtle. fernando is careful with every action he makes. his true intentions are always veiled under viable reasons. even alexander has issues seeing past them.

"all the more reason now, don't you think?" 

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POSTED ON Jun 19, 2020 18:53:07 GMT
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[attr="class","spiral"] "False."

Fernando is adamant with his refusal. There's no way he'll bundled himself in with Stone, or anyone else for that matter. He's a cut above. He has to be.

"Personal ties in this day and age tends to bite me in the ass more often than not."

He pauses, looking out toward the ocean. It reminds him of someone he hasn't seen in ages.

"You're not planning on killing yourself just to spite me, are you?"

His Comfey growls at his suggestion. Ironic how his Pokemon doesn't seem to share his sentiments. Good thing it's only an accessory.

"They'll blame it on me, you know."



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POSTED ON Jun 19, 2020 19:09:15 GMT
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fernando's refusal is blunt but expected. still, alexander cannot help but feel a bit disappointed. the prospect of them having a stronger relationship was exciting to consider, if only for a moment.

"i'm sure you'd make it look like an actual suicide." 

his eyes drift to the side, to the trees that lead into the thick of the wilderness. silph and devon surviving on an island together for a whole week. it would make for great television.

"have you decided?" 

his eyes return to fernando, searching.

"on the favor."

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POSTED ON Jun 19, 2020 19:13:04 GMT
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[attr="class","spiral"] "Tch."

There's no way to actually make it look like a suicide. Alexander could literally film himself setting up a noose in the forest — as long as Fernando remains on the island, HNN would find a way to place the blame on him. Otherwise, that wouldn't be too bad of an option.

"Favor?"

Fernando turns back to face him, questioning.



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POSTED ON Jun 19, 2020 19:19:34 GMT
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"the decision to appoint stormy as gym leader. i heard most were against it." 

at least they were before he spoke to them. he made the rounds then because he knew her appointment would only prove beneficial to the region in the long run.

and to him.

"you were among them."

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POSTED ON Jun 19, 2020 19:29:34 GMT
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[attr="class","spiral"]Oh. That! It's been so long that merely mentioning it causes him to laugh. It's a genuine one as well.

"Indeed. Nepotism is frowned upon, you know."

Although Alexander got what he wanted, only some of that was due to Fernando insistence. Having Stormy promoted to a Gym Leader was more for the League's reputation rather than a favor to Stone. The scandal involving Dahlia's rescue forced Fernando's hand and that was the only way to salvage what was left of the League's image.

"There are — were rumors about you two, Stone."



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POSTED ON Jun 19, 2020 19:36:42 GMT
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nepotism is the reason alexander is standing there today. but he ultimately agrees: it should be frowned upon, and yet it still exists.

his eyebrow raises at the statement. he decides to feign ignorance in the moment.

"rumors?"

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POSTED ON Jun 19, 2020 20:16:07 GMT
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[attr="class","spiral"]Anyone that knows either Silph siblings knows their relationship is strained. Fernando rejects Stormy as his kin and she continues to persevere to build up her own legacy. Fernando has never shown an inkling of consideration for her, and he uses this.

"You and Bronwen are a thing."

His eyes flash to the left corner, as if remembering something.




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POSTED ON Jun 20, 2020 5:08:04 GMT
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alexander searches for an expression and the absence of any is almost too familiar. they both present themselves in a different light and hide behind their masks because doing anything but makes them vulnerable. alexander continues to wear his if only to remain observant. he still searches.

"do you believe it?"

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