"ditto? it's alright."[break][break]

he shrugs, finally finishing sipping. the straw swivels back around to the other side when he lets go.[break][break]

"it's known me the longest. if it could speak, it'd probably have dumb names for me, too. like big shit, or biggo."

[attr="class","ooc"]nina larson[break]

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

"you make it sound like such an inconvenience."[break][break]

he rolls his eyes but laughs all the same.[break][break]

the thought of her cooking for him is...nice.[break][break]

"you free this weekend?"

[attr="class","ooc"]@jessica[break]

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

he returns the kiss, shifting on the bed to a more comfortable position for the both of them. his lips curl into a smile at her words, allowing himself to be swept up by them and by the moment.[break][break]

it's easy to slip into their own little bubble.[break][break]

briefly, between kisses, he whispers:[break][break]

"...are you tired?"

[attr="class","ooc"]@jessica[break]

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

hearing the name from someone else makes him chuckle.[break][break]

"sometimes. depends how nice my ditto is on the day."[break][break]

his tongue finds the straw, helping guide it to his lips before he sips.[break][break]

"other names are pink blob, pinky, and slimeboy."

[attr="class","ooc"]nina larson[break]

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

"i'm never miserable when i'm with you."[break][break]

he is quick to correct. but then again, being sick does sound quite miserable.[break][break]

"will you make it for me sometime?"

[attr="class","ooc"]@jessica[break]

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

what she says sounds a lot like love. is niko even capable of such a thing? is he worthy of it?[break][break]

"i feel the same."[break][break]

and that scares him, even if he'll never admit it.[break][break]

"i like you too, jessie."

[attr="class","ooc"]@jessica[break]

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

"nah. they creep me out. you ever been LICKED by a gastly? ain't great."[break][break]

even the thought of it makes him shudder.[break][break]

"i'm not picky with pokemon, but my ditto has a special place. pink shit and i have been through tough times together."

[attr="class","ooc"]nina larson[break]

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

"damn. you're making it real tempting to actually get sick right now."[break][break]

he loops his arm with hers, pulling her closer.[break][break]

"i didn't know you could cook."

[attr="class","ooc"]@jessica[break]

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

in GABRIEL BLACK's defense, a gang leader and known criminal is hard to approve of, feelings or otherwise. but it's a good thing his opinion doesn't matter here.[break][break]

"and how do you feel, jessie?"[break][break]

selfishly,[break][break]

"i want to hear it again."

[attr="class","ooc"]@jessica[break]

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

cute is not a term commonly associated with niko. he finds that he doesn't quite mind it.[break][break]

"try to as much as i can."[break][break]

the biggest issue he faces is finding the time to.[break][break]

"i wanted to be one when i was younger, you know. a gastlybuster. shit sounded cool."

[attr="class","ooc"]nina larson[break]

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

"i haven't gotten sick in years."[break][break]

though he's probably just jinxed himself, huh?[break][break]

"but if i do, you'll take care of me, right?"

[attr="class","ooc"]@jessica[break]

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

maybe more a slaking than a rillaboom, but niko doesn't bother to correct. he just joins her in laughing at the poor councilman's expense.[break][break]

a thought occurs to him then. he tilts his head over, asking almost innocently:[break][break]

"think he'll approve of me?"

[attr="class","ooc"]@jessica[break]

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

he shoots back a similar look, though his is laced with amusement.[break][break]

"what? i'd share with you, of course. just after i pick what i want."[break][break]

a wink follows.[break][break]

"i like the cold. it's a nice change from the heat."[break][break]

he shrugs off his jacket before wrapping it around her shoulders. despite only wearing a t-shirt, he doesn't seem bothered by the temperature.

[attr="class","ooc"]@jessica[break]

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