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Hailee's suspicions were confirmed when she heard the voices from the living room. "There you are! We were calling and you weren't picking up so we decided to come over and drop off some food from the truck." Noah's mother said cheerfully. Hailee cracked open the door to his room so she could possibly spy what was going on out there. [break][break]

"You okay, hun? You look a bit feverish." His mother asked, concern now coating her voice. "No no noooo no! I'm okay! Just trying to relax from the long day at the splashfest! With the sun and the stupid Mantines, just trying to take a breather with some fresh air in my living room. Alone. By myself hahahaaaa"[break][break]

There was a light slap that came from the room, low and barely audible to the people outside of the room but it was because Hailee had literally facepalmed listening to Noah try to weasel his way out of this situation. "If you say so little Noah." Good thing his parents were used to his antics by now. "If you want some fresh air you should open the windows then." she heard his father reply before the room fell to silence once more. [break][break]

Hailee couldn't see anything really and didn't want to risk it. With a soft grunt she got up and plopped down on Noah's bed. "Hailee!" Noah called out her name which caused her to prop herself up on her elbows. If he was calling her name like that, that must mean that his parents had already left. [break][break]

"They're gone!" Noah called out before sliding the door open. "We're safe..." he said as he walked in to see her resting on his bed. A knowing smirk played on her lips as she glanced up at him. "We're safe to continue..." he spoke softly. Hailee beckoned him closer with a soft chuckle of her own. [break][break]

"Come on then, I'm all yours." she practically purred. Getting up she crawled to the edge of her bed before pulling on the collar of Noah's shirt and bringing him down on the bed on top of her. Her lips gently pressed themselves against his once more as she found herself eager to devour him now that they truly were alone. [break][break]

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Despite the constant bravado that Hailee showed she really was nervous last night but she felt safe at the same time in Noah's arms. After the initial round her nerves melted away and she kept Noah busy for the rest of the night. It was a completely different experience for her compared to what she was used to but she wasn't mad at that. She actually enjoyed herself a lot, and she hoped Noah did too.[break][break]

She enjoyed herself so much that she found herself fast asleep before she knew it. She wasn't sure who fell asleep first but she was pretty sure it was her. The light from the sun shining through Noah's bedroom window is what finally woke her. She didn't know what time it was and as she felt around the bed she couldn't seem to locate her phone. "mmmh," she groaned softly, not wanting to crack her eyes open just yet because that would mean giving in and not getting anymore sleep.
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"Not really, though I do more sports photography modeling than clothing," Now that Marshall mentioned it, she thought about it and she had the faintest feeling she'd seen his face before now but she's not sure. Maybe she'd seen him in passing in a magazine or something, who knows. Or maybe she could be making it up. Valerie must've sensed the coffee but her curious side got the better of her and she popped out from her pokeball on her own. [break][break]

Hailee smiled down at her as she nestled in her lap and gently scratched her head with her nail. "But with all the races canceled this season, I gotta find more ways to get cash. I'm guessing you do this often?" Hailee nodded, agreeing with his sentiment. Gotta make money somehow. Especially for her since she had no desire to rely on her father's or mother's money to get her what she wanted. "Yeah it's good consistent money." Hailee said with a chuckle. [break][break]

"But I would much rather be working on the runway." She said with a sigh. "Ah, not as a model but rather designing the clothes for the models." she clarified. "Even piecing together something here would be nice." She said as she flashed a smile at the staff. "Which is why I'm so thankful for these guys. I've worked with them often enough they let me have some say on the pieces I wear." she said as she beamed in their direction. [break][break]

"Say, have you heard anything about what we're supposed to be modeling?" The question was asked to all of them, the staff and Marshall. "It has something to do with showing partnership between pokémon and trainer, that's all I know." one of the staff members replied as she continued to work on doing Marshall's makeup. Hailee glanced down at Valerie who trilled happily before snuggling against her. [break][break]

"Hmmm," Hailee hummed. "Curious that they're keeping it a mystery." Hailee said with a small smile. If she was honest it was a little worrying but she was sure it wouldn't be anything ridiculous. Her team wouldn't have suggested this to her if it was sketchy she was sure of that.
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Hailee was, in fact, caught up doing her makeup. This was Hailee's playing field after all. Anytime she had the opportunity to flex her passion for fashion she would do so. And what better way than a complete transformation. Normally when it came to stylization people never got a real look into Hailee's talents and skillsets. [break][break]

Her day to day looks were nothing compared to the separate identities she would create for herself when it came to her school work. It's what got her noticed and favored by her teachers. Her attention to detail and the commitment to the role promised Hailee would be destined for greatness. [break][break]

Of course Hailee loved the praise. It was just a confirmation that she was doing the right thing. No matter how happy and confident she might seem out the outside she had her fair share of doubts. Had she made the right choice? Or should she have just stayed with her family back in Unova?[break][break]

But that wasn't on Hailee's mind tonight. Tonight was all about having fun! A Halloween party thrown by Hailee's favorite Captain and father-figure in her life, Tam Fawley. Hailee loved a good party especially one she could dress up for so she was excited for tonight. Her luck of course came through as she once again avoided the dreaded night shift. [break][break]

What was Hailee's outfit? Something custom made and the opposite of Hailee's often comfortable excited vibes. She called her the 'Frosty Commander', Camilla. A chilling silver wig paired with darker sharper eyes as opposed to Hailee's usual brighter rounder ones. She opted heterochromia contacts, cyan and crimson respectfully. A dark laced bustier paired with the dark colors of the commander's uniform and delicate sheer tailcoat gave the impression of imposing yet feminine. Dark and mysterious meets graceful royalty in this cosplay of Hailee's.[break][break]

All this and it was safe to say that Hailee managed to alter her looks with her ensemble and makeup so much that she no longer looked like herself. Pair that with a touch of acting and oftentimes people have told Hailee that they couldn't tell that it was her. She was so excited. Not just to share her passion with her second family but to see what they brought to the table as well.[break][break]

Entering in the click of her black thigh high boots echoed across the tiled floor as Hailee did her best to reign her excitement in while attempting to remain in character. She brought a little help today just to further add to her presentation. Noah's Eiscue who also adorned an adorable military outfit to match Hailee's trailed behind her. With each step into the room a soft icy cloud of MIST surrounds them. Not too much to disrupt the comfort of the room but used more so as a slight rolling fog beneath their feet. [break][break]

Hailee's cold eyes quickly scan the room. A curt nod and tip of her hat in greeting to Caleb Harcourt, Tam Fawley, and Kieran Roth. As she moves to stand beside her boyfriend she catches sight of Orion Lykos's costume with wide eyes. In that second her character breaks and she forgets all about her dynamic entry and instead feels her breath catch in her chest. [break][break]

Orion's costume was amazing! So much attention to detail, Hailee was floored. She hadn't expected anyone else to really nail something this intense here, if she was being honest. Hailee felt like she could really understand the vibe of the character. Hailee could feel her inner fangirl explode as her eyes started to shimmer and she quickly stepped up to Orion. [break][break]

"Oh wow Orion I had no idea you would be so into this! Your costume is amazing! Did you do your makeup yourself? What about the stitching on your robes? Oh! These carvings are insane too! You've gotta walk me through how you did these." Hailee says before a slight flush on her cheeks realizing she fired off a barrage of questions at her co-worker. It was almost strange seeing someone that looked so hard and cold bouncing and with excitement before Orion's occult costume. True to Hailee's nature but not her current appearance.
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"Well... The sofa was just begging to join us... So you know, I couldn't say no to something that supported us for so long." Hailee chuckled a little at Noah's joke. Clearly he seemed quite proud with it since he was donning a cheeky smirk of his own. "You do look absolutely amazing on top though, I wouldn't change a thing."[break][break]

Hailee flashed him a wink at that. She knew she looked good and she would always take a compliment when it was given. She was about to respond with a cute little tease of her own since Noah was being so darn cute but she didn't get the chance too. Mostly because Noah distracted her by his sudden grip on her thigh. [break][break]

His other hand drifted up her arm, brushing against her skin gently till he reached the strap holding up her top. Hailee didn't have to be a genius to understand what Noah wanted. Though his pace was slow, almost as if he was trying to confirm that this is really what she wanted. Another smirk pulled at Hailee's lips. Of course she did, she wouldn't be here if she didn't. [break][break]

Sitting here with him like this left a burning desire in her that she needed quenched. She could also feel his desire too. Hailee reached for the other side of her strap and slipped it down so the top of her romper fell and rested at her hips. With a slick lick of her lips Hailee bent down and kissed Noah once more. [break][break]

Hailee's hands expertly went to work as one reached to begin quickly unfastening the buttons on his shirt. Once she had her hand slipped to gently brush across the skin of his chest and abdomen as she gingerly took in the shape of his muscles. Her other hand slid to his hip before pulling on the belt that was attached to his pants. [break][break]

At some point the jokes and giggles died down and all that was left were their panting breaths as they hastily tried to remove the barriers that we're in-between them. Hailee tugged on Noah's lower lip with her teeth gently while they kissed, a smirk still present on her face before a knock on the door of Noah's apartment startled her. [break][break]

She jumped as she snapped her head back to stare at the door. Who could be here at this hour? The terror deepened once she heard the juggling of keys and jiggling of the door handle. "Noah!" She hissed as Hailee jerked pulled away from him with speed. She wrapped her arms around her chest to cover the fact that she was in her bra. Standing up she tripped on her romper as it fell and tangled up with her feet. Cursing she hopped and kicked it off before snatching it up and holding it against her. [break][break]

"Shit" she hissed as she grabbed her stuff and bolted for the sliding door. She didn't have much time so she swung the door open and made a dash to Noah's bedroom. Her heart had never beat so fast in her life. Hailee's chest rose and fell in quick succession as she tried to catch her breath. Her heartbeat was so loud it was pounding in her ear. And she felt her face burning. [break][break]

The only people that would have a key to his place had to be his parent's right? Oh gosh! Hailee almost got caught trying to sauce up their son! Still as mortifying as that thought was, it was oddly funny. Now within the safety confines of Noah's room she clamped a hand around her mouth and muffled her laugh.
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"Hey, I brought coffee with me. Want some?" the sudden whisper startled her but Hailee didn't jump lest she mess up the work the stylists were doing to her. Cracking an eye open when she could she spied who she assumed to be her partner for the photoshoot today offering her a cup of coffee. [break][break]

Once she had a break to move she gently took the cup with a smile. "Oh, that's so thoughtful, thank you." She said as she took a sip and let the caffeine slowly begin to wake her. "I'm Hailee by the way." she said offering him another quick glance as her stylists wrapped up with her and began to attend to the man beside her. [break][break]

Noticing his little Sylveon in toe she offered another warm smile. Hailee had brought her own little cutie too but she was still resting in her pokeball since it was so early. Valerie was a new addition to her team. A shiny swablu that had clicked with her during her recent ranger activities. She'd wanted to spend some more time with her so their bond could grow stronger which is why she chose her to work with today.[break][break]

Hailee was also just doting on her new baby, so what's new?[break][break]

"This your first time doing something like this?" Hailee asked as she leaned against the armrest on her chair. Sure she was making conversation but she was also curious. At least in the modeling scene in Hoenn she was pretty familiar with certain people but she wasn't familiar with this guy.
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Since winning the Splashfest Swimsuit Contest Hailee had been busier than ever. Of course her Ranger job kept her active but she was also getting more work with her modeling job due to the exposure. She wasn't complaining but it was a lot of work on top of being a student at Slateport University. [break][break]

Today she had an early morning call time for this photoshoot. They'd be taking shots for a centerfold in one Hoenn's hottest magazine's in addition to being the fresh faces of a new product. What the product was she wasn't sure yet but she knew her team would inform her about it later. [break][break]

Meanwhile Hailee was in her chair getting her makeup and hair styled drifting in an out of consciousness. She'd stayed up later working on a project for her fashion marketing class. She had a sudden burst of inspiration and had to work it out before she forgot or lost it. So it caused her to only get a 30 minutes of sleep before she had to show up here to get ready. [break][break]

She'd been told she would be modeling with a partner today but she didn't know who. Whoever they were they must've had a later call time than her since they weren't here yet. Lucky. Hailee wished she could be in her bed right now. But for now, she'd take the little winks of sleep that she could get.
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"Just be careful with the injured.” the words of caution from her Captain echoed in her ear as she worked with the staff to assist the relocation of the injured. Hailee was already well aware of this fact. But the sinking dread and panic budding in her stomach made her painfully aware that she could mess up and these people she was trying to protect could pay the price for her failure. [break][break]

It was like Mt.Pyre all over again. But Hailee didn't want to be helpless like she was back then. With a deep breath she steeled herself. If her Captain had taught her anything it was that remaining calm and collected in times like this would produce better results. Raijin worked to help be a guiding light towards the safety of the bunker. Meanwhile Hailee and Pipin tried their best to help people along. [break][break]

Things were going smoothly till and EARTHQUAKE rocked the foundation and people began to panic. Hailee herself had to brace herself against a wall. "P-please don't panic everyone. Just move into the bunker as swiftly as possible." she tried to reassure them. Suddenly a piercing ROAR sounded as more and more pokémon began to appear because of the distortion. [break][break]

Hailee's eyes widened as she snapped her head back to stare at the massive steel body of an enraged AGGRON targeting the group of people trying to retreat safely inside. Flashbacks of Mt.Pyre left Hailee frozen for a moment till shrieks reached her ear. "Get the rest of them inside. I'll handle this." Hailee said to the staff she was assisting.[break][break]

Unfortunately the ROAR from the Aggron caused Pipin to retreat back into their pokeball. Instead Misha was present and assessing the situation. The parallel of Mt.Pyre and what was happening now wasn't lost on the both of them. Hailee's nails dug into her palms as she balled her hands into a fist at her side. "We gotta distract it Mischa." Mischa understood well despite the nervousness that he felt. Either way they had a job to do. With a deep breath Misha lunged forward a FORCE PALM aimed to stop the Aggron's march forward and to grab it's attention.
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