it's not often he works in other cities. today's an exception, a rare instance where he finds himself in sootopolis due to the lack of staff grubbinhub have stationed there.[break][break]

from restaurants to houses he goes where eventually one delivery takes him to an address soon to be quite peculiar.[break][break]

he presses a button on the app to notify that the delivery is here. but for good measure, he also yells:[break][break]

"your food's here!"

[attr="class","ooc"]jayden cross[break]

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

this isn't the type of delivery he's used to. he's delivered eggs! cooked eggs. not these fragile eggs that contain life in them that are so susceptible to breaking.[break][break]

with too many to handle, he has to call upon a friend, someone he's become quite close with during their time of study.[break][break]

"i brought these to help us carry the eggs."[break][break]

baby carriers with straps that tighten to keep the eggs snugged and safe. he offers her one before shrugging his own on.

[attr="class","ooc"]iseult babineaux[break]

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

his home and his own workspace are both definitely less messy and stressy than her office. but he's not one to complain as he steps into her space.[break][break]

the way she practically stares at the box of food makes him chuckle, though he tries his best to hide his amusement.[break][break]

"it's katsudon! i ran back to the restaurant to pick up food for the others as well."[break][break]

so, in other words, it's food his parents made.[break][break]

he approaches her desk, offering her the box.[break][break]

"do you need help with anything?"

[attr="class","ooc"]illeana reyes[break]

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

late nights are not uncommon in their line of work but they certainly can be unhealthy. it's why james makes it an effort to make sure everyone's kept well-fed and hydrated.[break][break]

not everyone is as willing, however.[break][break]

"dr. reyes!"[break][break]

he knocks on her door, lingering with a box of food in his hand.[break][break]

"late night?"

[attr="class","ooc"]illeana reyes[break]

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

james usually values his sleep — prioritizes it, even — so it's an odd sight to see him walking into the lab with dark shades under his eyes, clear evidence of his restless night.[break][break]

"dr. morales?"[break][break]

too tired to remember to knock, he steps in carrying an odd-looking zorua in his arms.[break][break]

"i believe one of those distortions happened yesterday at slateport mall. it affected kat."

[attr="class","ooc"]Eva Morales[break]

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

some crazy shit's going on in slateport central mall right now but it's not like james would know. he's still in the toilet on the second floor, completely unaware of all the trouble that awaits him a mere few steps away.[break][break]

"we'll be done soon! i promise. just a few more stores."[break][break]

he's not sure why they're complaining. both zoruas are very comfortable at the moment in their carriers strapped to his chest. they don't even have to walk.[break][break]

after washing his hands and drying them off, he turns to leave only to notice an odd shade of white in the mirror.[break][break]

"kat?"

[attr="class","ooc"]zorua > h!zorua[break]

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