The way to Murkrow's Nest is forever engrained into his mind. Head straight on the main street until you reach the train station, then take a left down the dusty alley that still has the Granbull graffiti sprayed onto the wall. Killian grinned at the sight of it. It's faded over the years, but the artwork is an unmistakable sight.

At the end of the alley sits the bar. The bright neon glow of the Murkrow sign hung above the dark steel door pulled him into the past. Back to the day they first found the place. How Lex had insisted they go in despite Killian having things to do. A pretty face and batted eyelashes won him over without much of a fight.

"It looks the same." he says, squeezing her hand. Still made from bricks chipped either by time or patrons who'd gotten a little too rambunctious.

Killian admired the building a moment longer before pulling open the door to the creak of hinges and stepping inside. Immediately, the smell of whiskey curled up his nose. The clatter of a game of Billiards echoed from off in the corner, barely audible over the jukebox playing some classic rock song.

"Well, I'll be damned. If it isn't my favorite pair of whiskey chuggin' lovebirds." a gruff and familiar voice called out from behind the bar.

Killian grinned at the sound, baby blues darting to find the source at the counter. Tall with a wrinkled face, sporting a greying beard and deep jawline. Anthony couldn't have looked happier to see him. His dry lips curled into a hearty smile.

"Anthony!" Killian waved and pulled Lex over to the bar, "It's been a while, you old geezer. How have you been?"

"Ay, watch it. I ain't too old that I can't kick yer ass."

The pair laughed.

"But I've been good, still keeping the old nest running, but it's not been the same without ya. What about you two? Last I heard ya both split town."

Alexandra Briarwood

They're not that far into their escape, maybe a block away from the store at most, when Lex takes charge. Tugging him down familiar twists and turns of a city that's as much hers as it is his. Killian doesn't resist her pull, falling into place behind her with a smile.

This is what he missed. She and him in a city they ruled from the shadows. King and queen of Goldenrod's underbelly. The memories of those days are clear as the spring sky. Never mind the dark clouds that linger at the edge, creeping up from the horizon. Bring thunder that rumbles out a single name.

Killian's thankful when the hustle and bustle of the main street halt his thoughts before they can ruin the moment. "That was - " the warmth of a kiss silenced him. His hands find their way to her waist and hold her tight. The need for air is the only reason he breaks away.

"Fun." he smiled, "What do you say we go get those drinks now?"

Alexandra Briarwood

Making doubly sure that he wrapped his towel snuggly and securely around his waist, Killian sank onto the bench. He didn't want any accidents to happen. Not with his sister of all people.

"Years? That's not good, Lis. You should be taking better care of yourself."

Killian didn't have any room to talk. Work consumed his life, much to the dismay of his fiancee. But that didn't mean his sister needed to suffer from the same flaw.

"I live in Lavaridge, actually. Well, on the outskirts of it anyway." a hefty sigh parted his lips as the steam washed over him. "Lex and I visit occasionally. When she can drag me away from work, that is."

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Killian's already dressed by the time she peaks in on him. The black t-shirt and dark blue jeans fit a little too snuggly, but they'll do. He meets her eye and immediately recognizes the look. "I was thinking the same thing." Arceus, he loved this woman and the way she thought.


Slipping back on his dress shoes, Killian crept out of the changing room after ensuring he had everything. Baby blues find the clerk standing behind the front counter distracted. She's doing some mundane task that Killian doesn't care enough to register. All that matters is that she's not looking at them. "Let's go." he whispered and grabbed Lex by the hand. Together, they walked carefully to the back door.

A clean getaway, or so he thought until he pushed open the door and an alarm sounded. Blaring like the wail of a crying Toxel, it quickly drew the attention of the owner.

"Hey! Where do the two of you think you're going!?!"

Killian didn't respond, only ran, dragging Lex along behind him. The lady continued to yell from the back door, but he couldn't hear her over the sound of his laugher.

Alexandra Briarwood

Both are gacha and coming from Killian

Bounsweat, Toxicroak, Dhelmise, Scrafty, Toxapex

Mudsdale is going to @quincy

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PURCHASING/REDEEMING

welcome to the poké mart!

5X Gachapon Ticket (250 PD)

TOTAL

do come again!

250 PD

Agent Alder.

The name is all it takes to call forth the memory of her dossier lying open amongst a litany of other papers on his desk. Tongue rubbing against the back of his teeth, Killian eyed her curiously. She's a Rocket hitwoman. That explained the lack of fear she displayed.

"Right, you're one of the recent transfers from Kanto." Killian kept the distrust from his tone. No offensive to her, but the Rockets he's met from Kanto have tried his patience so far.

He removed his hand from Bloodborne and dropped it to his side. "I'm not sure if I should be flattered or worried." maybe a little of both. Slipping a hand into the pocket of his jeans, Killian followed after her.

"And what, if anything, did you learn from your studies?"

@ari

"Uh, yeah - I'm not following you." Killian's quick to correct, "I'm hunting a rare Pokemon and didn't want to be spotted. You just happened to be going in the same direction as me." It's believable enough, he reckoned. Certain Pokemon were quite skittish and fled at the sight of a trainer.

Not that he needed to tell a Ranger that.

"I'm Ian." it crumpled his inside, but Killian smiled.

Much like the Elgyem before it, Exeggcute is swiftly dispatched by Zoroark. Shadows rise and close around the collection of eggs, creating a dome that their Extrasensory attack fails to penetrate. Zoroark's Night Daze comes crashing down atop them with a cackle. Another Poke Ball is taken and thrown from Killian's belt shortly after.

"And you are?"

Catching Exeggcute

Raziel Beckett

Trading Roman Maher's gacha Bagon, @deacon's gacha Dragonite, and Killian's Gacha Tyrantrum to freya morningstar. For anya fowl's Gothorita and Turtonator. Turtonator is going to @quincy.