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Gunner laughed lightly at Summer's promise to loosen him up. He had no doubt she'd be able to do just that.[break][break]

"Got it. Emergencies only," he repeated. However, the knowledge that her laptop was present in the house sent the gears of his mind turning. Could he dig through it while she was asleep? Maybe while she was having a long and luxurious bath?[break][break]

He'd need to formulate a plan once he understood the routine of their days. In the meantime…[break][break]

"And lunch sounds fantastic." Gunner released Summer and turned to gather whatever things he needed. Sunglasses, phone… He guessed he could leave behind his wallet, though. As for the actual food and drink, he assumed Summer's staff would take care of them.

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Gunner blushed at her gentle admonishment, a sheepish smile curling his lips. "Sorry. Everyone says I'm too serious. I guess formal is my default."[break][break]

He joined Summer at the window, wrapping his arms around her from behind and placing a gentle kiss on her shoulder. "I'll try harder to loosen up, I promise," he offered, hoping that would appease her.[break][break]

A pang of pity filled Gunner at the thought of Summer being all alone in this enormous house. He truly was grateful she'd decided to bring him, so he'd resolved right away that he would do everything in his power to make the week pleasurable — in more ways than one.[break][break]

"You're right, we really do. You've been working nonstop lately, and with all the trials right now, it's a wonder I have enough time to eat and shower before crashing in bed every night."[break][break]

Another soft kiss, this time on the side of her head.[break][break]

"So, what do you want to do first?" he murmured into her hair.

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Spring break was not a luxury Gunner had the privilege to enjoy. Unlike his brother GIDEON GRAVES, who worked at a university, Gunner hadn't had a spring break in almost a decade — not since he was studying for his law degree. Instead, work dominated his life, especially with the recent plans revealed to him by Melody Miro.[break][break]

So when Summer Atreides informed him — informed, not invited — that he'd be accompanying her on her own spring break, he was understandably confused. Pleasantly surprised, but confused nonetheless. The fact that she was also covering his expenses and PTO seemed outright ridiculous.[break][break]

But his protests to pay for himself had fallen on deaf ears. Summer really seemed used to getting what she wanted, and who was he to deny her when she was being so generous?[break][break]

That was how he found himself in her — their — beach house bedroom, overlooking the ocean after bringing their luggage upstairs. "It is," he agreed, a soft smile on his lips. "I don't often get the chance to get away to the beach. Thank you again for having me."

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A Walk in the Woods [M]

POSTED ON Mar 11, 2023 3:00:54 GMT

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Gunner chuckled. "Good idea. You've probably had your fill of the outdoors at this point, hmm?"[break][break]

He released Summer with some reluctance but continued to hold her hand.[break][break]

"We could get something to eat in Petalburg. A hike always gets my appetite going. My treat," he offered, switching out his Pokéballs to release his Alakazam. He assumed Summer would prefer to TELEPORT back to civilization instead of trek back through the forest.[break][break]

Somehow, the prospect of a meal together felt different this time, like it carried a deeper meaning for them. Something precious and fragile. Something he wished he could keep alive for as long as he could.

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A Walk in the Woods [M]

POSTED ON Mar 11, 2023 2:26:14 GMT

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It all happened so fast. Gunner moved his thumb to take the photo, then Summer's hand on his cheek coaxed his face toward hers. Her velvet-soft lips pressed against his in a sweet kiss. His eyes fluttered closed as the click of the camera cut through the serene stillness of the forest.[break][break]

The kiss ended too soon. Gunner lowered his hand, letting it hang loose at his side. He looked deeply into Summer's beautiful eyes for a moment, feeling himself getting lost in them.[break][break]

I'll regret this later, he thought, realizing he didn't give a damn.[break][break]

He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her again, this time with more passion — but not the lustful kind that usually marked their meetings. It was, for the first time, full of tender romance, an offering of his heart that he'd refused to make for the last five years.

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A Walk in the Woods [M]

POSTED ON Mar 11, 2023 2:15:56 GMT

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To make matters worse, Summer gazed up at him with genuine relief before resting her head on his shoulder. Gunner's heart beat even faster as a blush colored his cheeks and ears a rosy hue. He wouldn't quite call it love, but the urge to wrap his arm around her shoulder was so difficult to ignore.[break][break]

Instead, he gave her hand a reassuring squeeze. "Anytime, Summer. I'm happy to help you."[break][break]

Then he took his phone out of his pocket and raised it up. "Hey, we never got that photo. How about a selfie?"[break][break]

With some quick swipes of his thumb, he opened the camera app and reversed the lens so they could see themselves on the screen.

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POSTED ON Mar 11, 2023 1:56:21 GMT

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"I don't foresee that being an issue, unless you wrong me somehow. Though I find you too dear to me to do something like that."[break][break]

Gunner's world slowed. In any other situation, Summer's confession would have warmed his heart, especially considering the way she portrayed herself in front of others. Unattainable. Aloof.[break][break]

But in this case, she seemed to see right through his deception.[break][break]

No, Gunner told himself. It will only be a deception if she ends up having ties to Team Rocket after all.[break][break]

The next words out of her mouth, however, did make his heart rate spike. His brow furrowed even as she took his hand in hers, oh so gently. Hopefully, it would come off as concern for her — not for himself.[break][break]

"Even if there's no solid proof, you'll want to hire a lawyer to ensure you and your property are protected," Gunner suggested. "I'm sure you have one already, though. Maybe do a review of your employees, too, especially recent hires. See if there's anyone suspicious."[break][break]

Unbidden, guilt stirred within him. The emotion felt foreign, one that did not belong in the context of his work. And this date, this relationship — all of it was just work.[break][break]

Right?

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POSTED ON Mar 10, 2023 15:05:37 GMT

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When Summer stepped past Gunner's body to stand firm on the impromptu battlefield, Gunner's gaze snapped toward her. His expression was a mix of surprise and awe, the latter giving way to the former when she whirled around to kill a Beedrill with a thrown dagger.[break][break]

"Holy shit, Summer," he said, amazed by her speed and reflexes. Then his face broken into an impressed grin. "You're something else."[break][break]

Between Gunner's Blaziken and her Zoroark, the other Beedrills either fell unconscious or retreated back into the forest, defeated. Gunner recalled Caelia into her Pokéball before turning back to his date.[break][break]

"I'd ask if you're okay, but you can clearly handle yourself in a fight. Remind me not to get on your bad side." He chuckled lightly.

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Frequencies [M]

POSTED ON Mar 10, 2023 14:58:08 GMT

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"Is it? Sorry."[break][break]

Truth be told, Gunner was still so jarred by the experience that he hadn't fully processed how significant it was. Death was supposed to be the end. He hadn't believed in any kind of afterlife until that night on Mt. Pyre when he'd witnessed the spirits streaming out of the Border. Now that death was less frightening, he struggled to view it with the same gravitas as before.[break][break]

"No rest for the weary, I guess." Gunner crested the same dune as Greyson with his Claydol in tow. "Though you're right, this place is pretty tame in comparison."[break][break]

And then Gunner nearly lost his balance when the tremors began again. Somehow, they seemed more violent than before. However, nothing came to the surface.[break][break]

The blonde's gaze swept the landscape in a quick arc. "Shit. Is it the worm again?"

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POSTED ON Mar 9, 2023 12:24:31 GMT

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Gunner's eyes widened in pleasant surprise. "A firefighter? That's a very honorable profession. I can understand wanting to get out from under your parents' thumb, too."[break][break]

His own parents had been so strict that whatever childhood he and GIDEON GRAVES expected to have had been stifled by their expectations.[break][break]

When Galayne expressed wonder about Guinevere, however, Gunner's surprise turned into confusion. Typhlosion were quite common, especially since Cyndaquil were popular first Pokémon for children interested in becoming trainers.[break][break]

But instead of commenting on how unworldly Galayne seemed in that moment, Gunner simply said, "She's a Typhlosion. The species is native to Johto, but they're so common nowadays that you can find them in a lot of regions, even here."[break][break]

For emphasis, Guinevere unleashed her flames, her shoulders suddenly wreathed in a fiery mane. Then the fire vanished, tucked away again as Guinevere lowered her head and closed her eyes again.[break][break]

Gunner smiled softly at Camille's Flabébé as the woman explained their relationship. "I feel that way with some of my other Pokémon, too. It's a wonderful bond."

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Gunner's eyes narrowed, even as something banged against his door. "Knock it off," he yelled absently, still expecting it to be one of his Pokémon. He was too focused on the game to consider other possibilities.[break][break]

Of the three faces shown, he only recognized one of them: declan walsh, the current Boss of Team Rocket in the region. Was it possible he was a Megalopolan? The thought had never occurred to Gunner before. It seemed so unlikely, and yet…[break][break]

He considered the other two individuals, but there were no visual indicators to give him clues.[break][break]

Chewing thoughtfully on his lower lip, Gunner made his selection.[break][break]

❤️ A

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Nerds of a Feather [M]

POSTED ON Mar 8, 2023 14:07:17 GMT

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Gunner gave Elise an encouraging smile, though her comment about her sheltered life was a little uncanny. It was as if she'd read his mind. Or perhaps it was just coincidence.[break][break]

"Hey, learning how to cook from recipe books is good! You're doing a lot better than some other people who aren't royalty at all," he said to reassure her. "It sounds like you're working hard to be independent and improve yourself."[break][break]

Finally, the book club leader arrived and settled into her seat, indicating that the meeting would start soon. Gunner took the opportunity to wrap up his conversation with Elise.[break][break]

"Anyway, welcome to Hoenn and to our book club. Maybe we'll chat again soon."

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A Walk in the Woods [M]

POSTED ON Mar 8, 2023 13:16:11 GMT

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Summer's sharp look and sudden command triggered Gunner's combat instincts. He whirled around to look for the hostile force, noticing the Beedrill as Summer's Zoroark materialized to attack it.[break][break]

Stepping in front of Summer to shield her from harm, Gunner threw his own Pokéball. From the flash of light emerged his Blaziken.[break][break]

"There's never just one Beedrill," Gunner said to Summer, tense with apprehension, his heart beating rapidly from the adrenaline.[break][break]

As if on cue, two more Beedrill emerged from the underbrush to attack the Zoroark.[break][break]

"Caelia, help Hela!"[break][break]

The Blaziken obeyed, leaping toward the approaching foes. She swiped at them with AERIAL ACE, knowing full well that fire attacks would endanger the forest.

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Nerds of a Feather [M]

POSTED ON Mar 8, 2023 13:04:14 GMT

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Gunner chuckled. Elise certainly looked young enough to be fresh out of university. The thought struck him as odd, then, because of her formal speech. Had she truly gone through life so sheltered she didn't know how people typically spoke?[break][break]

It'd be too rude to ask, of course. He was only a stranger, and he didn't want to offend her.[break][break]

"How is that going for you? Doing everything by yourself, I mean?" Gunner asked instead.

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Nerds of a Feather [M]

POSTED ON Mar 7, 2023 18:20:04 GMT

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The intricate hierarchy of royalty was something Gunner knew from his training as a special agent of the League, but that was a secret life. The Gunner in that bookstore was merely a paralegal unfamiliar with the line of succession of other regions.[break][break]

"I see," he said with some hesitation, mild confusion coloring his face. "So you're his younger cousin. Fascinating. What brings you to Hoenn?"[break][break]

Almost all members of the book club had arrived at that point, so while Gunner listened to Elise's answer, he removed his copy of the novel from his backpack and a small notebook he used to jot down his thoughts.

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