"you're not listening to me. i can't."[break][break]

and as Leonicio Marceliño makes his grand entrance, danny mouths a single word to his best friend, hoping that it would be enough even when he knows it isn't.[break][break]

perhaps nothing ever will be.[break][break]

"sorry."[break][break]

poliwrath sends out a HYDRO PUMP at the delphox.

[attr="class","ooc"]Leonicio Marceliño Greyson Connors[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-poliwrath"]

for someone who is such a romantic—even going as far as joining a terrorist organization in the name of love—it's ironic how little he cares about it at this very moment.[break][break]

it's not like in the movies. the raunchy song doesn't fade into the background, the world around them doesn't blur, but, fuck, does this feel so much better.[break][break]

when he eventually pulls away from the kiss, he's breathless, clearly wanting more.[break][break]

"that was, uh..."[break][break]

he chuckles.[break][break]

"pretty good?"

[attr="class","ooc"]CALLISTA MOON[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-vikavolt"]

"no larping. got it."[break][break]

his playful chuckle quickly drowns at the sight of the TOXIC BUBBLES that look as though they could explode at any given moment. he swallows his nerves, bracing himself to delicately weave through them.[break][break]

his poliwrath leads the way, able to keep its MIND READER trained on danny in case he needs help.[break][break]

"we should be careful."[break][break]

no shit.[break][break]

"should we turn back?"[break][break]

08 the deeper one ventures into the realm, the more you become paranoid.

[attr="class","ooc"]freya morningstar CALLISTA MOON[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-poliwrath"]

before he could respond, freya morningstar does in his stead, echoing what he was about to say because, yeah, this is not safe.[break][break]

"i told you it wasn't! i said it was an adventure. kinda like playing how we larped that one time except, you know, this is actually dangerous and we could die."[break][break]

he sighs, then turns to offer CALLISTA MOON a smile.[break][break]

"but i guess that's half the fun?"[break][break]

turning back, he nods.[break][break]

"roger that."[break][break]

and so they start their adventure.

[attr="class","ooc"]freya morningstar CALLISTA MOON[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-poliwrath"]

sometimes, taking the leap of faith pays off. now all that's left is to stick the landing.[break][break]

when she criticizes his game, all he can do is chuckle softly.[break][break]

"i'll work on it."[break][break]

reaching up for her face, with sone raunchy song playing in the background, he leans in to kiss her.

[attr="class","ooc"]CALLISTA MOON[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-vikavolt"]

fuck.[break][break]

maybe it's the alcohol. maybe it's the song and dance. but for whatever reason, he finds himself caught up in the moment, unable to tear himself away from her.[break][break]

her low murmur only draws him closer.[break][break]

"shit, you're right."[break][break]

he pauses, hesitating for the briefest of moments.[break][break]

"callie...can i kiss you?"

[attr="class","ooc"]CALLISTA MOON[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-vikavolt"]

a familiar voice calls out to him, forcing his eyes shut as he sighs. shit. it just had to be...[break][break]

"Greyson Connors."[break][break]

he turns to look at his friend.[break][break]

"i'm sorry, man, but i'm afraid i can't leave. at least not without putting up a fight."[break][break]

his poliwrath's MIND READER tries to get a better grasp of the situation.[break][break]

"rocket's orders."

[attr="class","ooc"]Leonicio Marceliño Greyson Connors[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-poliwrath"]

with freya morningstar having snapped out of it, he runs as well, joining the rest of them in their frantic escape out.[break][break]

he nearly comes crashing into nina larson on his way out but when he does, he's quick to grab hold of her as well.[break][break]

"fuck this place, honestly!"[break][break]

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[attr="class","ooc"]nina larson freya morningstar Toshiaki Macallan[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-poliwrath"]

"shit."[break][break]

"i'll be bait and lure them out."[break][break]

he rubs at his temples, sighing before willing himself to move around to the side, away from his partner, before stepping out into the open.[break][break]

"stay close to me."[break][break]

he says to his poliwrath as they begin making their way over to the gardevoir, not disguised in any sort of way.

[attr="class","ooc"]Leonicio Marceliño Greyson Connors[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-poliwrath"]

as they begin to make their way out, danny hangs back, making sure to watch over the others to make sure they get through first.[break][break]

it's from his positioning that allows him to see freya morningstar's curious reaction to...nothing?[break][break]

he rushes over to her to tug her up by her arm.[break][break]

"you're fine! come up, get up, we need to go!"

[attr="class","ooc"]nina larson freya morningstar Toshiaki Macallan[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-poliwrath"]

"you got it, champ."[break][break]

which is funny to say because danny's technically the one leading the mission due to his rank and seniority, but he has often found that agreeing is sometimes easier. best to let the chips fall where they may.[break][break]

and it's not like he actually cares about this kind of work. if anything, he hates it.[break][break]

for now, they remain hidden and wait.

[attr="class","ooc"]Leonicio Marceliño Greyson Connors[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-poliwrath"]

no, a priest wouldn't do this, but this isn't father danny. this is just alcohol-influenced danny with glasses of liquid courage in him. it's a shame this danny can't really dance either.[break][break]

but he's making it work, and he can tell by the flush of her cheeks.[break][break]

"oh sorry! i'll turn it up."[break][break]

his hands snap out to her hovering hands to place them on his hips. the flow of the song slows down to a more sensual vibe, and the way he moves his hips reflects the same.[break][break]

he gets closer and closer to her until his face hovers near hers.

[attr="class","ooc"]CALLISTA MOON[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-vikavolt"]

only one thought goes through his mind at the sight of the megalopolan.[break][break]

"this place is cursed."[break][break]

his poliwrath joins the others in the assault, leaping forward with its MIND READER that picks up absolutely nothing. it does, however, wrap its arms around it in an attempt to hold it in a SUBMISSION.[break][break]

"we gotta decide—stay or leave! quick!"

[attr="class","ooc"]nina larson freya morningstar Toshiaki Macallan[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-poliwrath"]