[attr="class","niko"]

[attr="class","niko b"]

[attr="class","niko i"]protection against their hunters. the irony is almost humorous, because as soon as night falls, it'll be him who's hunting, not some pack of lycanroc.

until then, he'll play nice.

"did you bring sunscreen?"

he extends a bottle of one over to his partner for the day, obviously watching out for them.

"sunburn's a bitch."

luka chêne
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[attr="class","niko"]

[attr="class","niko b"]

[attr="class","niko i"]he's with someone else when she approaches. recognition comes slower for him, but how could he forget their little detour? the memory brings with it a grin that curls against his lips.

"hana."

turning away from whatever girl he's with, he reaches out for hana's waist, pulling her close as he sets his drink down against the counter.

"did you miss me?"

hana ito

[attr="class","niko"]

[attr="class","niko b"]

[attr="class","niko i"]"you can't?"

he can't either but it still doesn't stop him from pretending like he could. he simply peers out at the corn stalks, shrugging.

"must suck to be that short."

his grin is playful.

Ceri Glynn

[attr="class","niko"]

[attr="class","niko b"]

[attr="class","niko i"]"shit. really?"

though it sounds impressive, niko knows better than to blindly trust everyone who walks into his bar claiming they were great at what they do. he's seen far too many fail.

would elliiott?

his glass sets back down as he leans forward. his voice lowers into a whisper.

"that guy over there in the red shirt. he has a few pokeballs in his right pocket. take them without him knowing."

@elliott
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[attr="class","niko"]

[attr="class","niko b"]

[attr="class","niko i"]"could you?"

he doesn't doubt her. how could he when she reacts the way she does? it almost leaves him wanting.

"i did, but there's room for improvement."

a quick gesture to the bartender calls for more drinks for them.

"you can show me later. after we're done drinking, maybe."

@jessica

[attr="class","niko"]

[attr="class","niko b"]

[attr="class","niko i"]"oh."

he looks over to her pokemon, only now seeing the equipment that once resided in the barn. he breaks into a chuckle then, grinning as his gaze shifts back to her.

"guess you don't. still, though, it was fun to think that you were in my debt."

Remi Cassel
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[attr="class","niko"]

[attr="class","niko b"]

[attr="class","niko i"]her nails gently dig into his skin, and it feels electrifying. it reels him in, pulls him closer, and her words leave him grinning.

her invitation is accepted with ease as he leans in to plant a kiss on her neck, rough, hungry, before he's pulling them off the path for their detour.

hana ito
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[attr="class","niko"]

[attr="class","niko b"]

[attr="class","niko i"]where her eyes are teary, his are dry, though this is not unlike the man he once was. he had always been taught to not feel, to push aside feelings in favor of duty, and to be strong.

"you really want to know?"

he already knows her response. he'd want to know as well.

so, after a heavy sigh, he continues.

"i've been in rocket ever since i went missing."

@sol
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[attr="class","niko"]

[attr="class","niko b"]

[attr="class","niko i"]"it was easier that way. less painful, considering the things i went on to do."

he pauses but his resolve never falters. he stands his ground the same way she holds hers.

"...the things i've done."

his eyes narrow, dismissive.

"magnus is dead."

@sol
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[attr="class","niko"]

[attr="class","niko b"]

[attr="class","niko i"]"i was."

was.

"but i wouldn't mind a little...detour."

his hand squeezes just a little tighter then as his head tilts to meet her gaze.

"would you?"

hana ito
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[attr="class","niko"]

[attr="class","niko b"]

[attr="class","niko i"]"you say that and here you are. back."

but she's right: hoenn is a shithole. which makes it perfect for people like him.

her pangoro goes ignored as he takes another step closer.

"sure. but it fucking burned with the barn, so really, did you deliver it?"

and then his voice lowers.

"you owe me."

Remi Cassel
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[attr="class","niko"]

[attr="class","niko b"]

[attr="class","niko i"]a nerve is struck almost too easily, and he would've snapped at anyone else. but not her. not his little sister who he once would've died for.

maybe he still would.

"i'm a coward?"

he sneers, stopping to finally turn towards her. even now, he towers over her.

"i'm a fucking survivor, sol. i was smart enough to leave then."

@sol
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