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it was that assurance for honesty that had him questioning his own. especially regarding the words which followed close behind. alex settled in turmoil for the real meaning. this anxious ordeal was the villain. unfortunately abner had always had that affect on him.

a weighty sigh withdrew; the irritable huff that seemed an only counter. "i'm not sure i understand." or maybe it was that he was unwilling. "you really drive me crazy sometimes." the hand instinctively, as always, scratched the nape of his neck. alex stepped back, just enough to lean against the ledge across the bar counter.

his face felt hot. in spite of the measly distance and the cool essence that lingered off of the many drinks behind him, it still would not fade. "are you like this with everyone?" he asked, endeavoring to ease the rhythm of his heart. there was a scarce furrow, nothing meant of hostility. the frustration behind trying to understand abner was, in-fact, harmless.

or was there more to it than he thought?

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the heed from the valuable glass shifted in the adjustment of a slightly closer presence. abner, bent forth with a grin that was nearly shining, had him startled. if only for a moment, alex found himself immersed in the other man.

from every aspect that made up his captivating features, were seized in the piercing set of golden eyes. reality wavered, as though shown in another memory. one he couldn't quite recall till the low voice forced the thought elsewhere. blinking, he held onto the threatening rise.

"if i can handle you, i certainly think i can handle myself." surly spoken, the figure turned before the rosy display could be seen. he wasn't as good at hiding it as he may have presumed. from the notion of cleaning opposite counters or glasses, an evident blush had spanned as far as the ears. it was an uneasy feeling; embarrassment or had it been something else?

"are you teasing me, abner?" when he gathers the confidence to face the man and refill his drink, the blue does not falter this time. he holds his ground, inwardly refusing to flounder beneath the gaze of the other.

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Able to catch a chance like this was— well— unlikely. [break][break]

So preoccupied with work at the bar, or simply burrowing himself in his apartment within Mauville was how it had always been. Although the world was more likely to recognize FERNANDO SILPH, than they were with the rest, it still wasn't impossible. [break][break]

Mishaps always there, hovering above like the passing clouds, just waiting for the opportunity. It had happened once before, or perhaps more times than Alex cared to remember. Pressing on the remembrance hurt his mind. Instead he decided to think of something else.[break][break]

Seizing the wandering creatures within this location hadn't truly been his objective. Alex was more keen on letting Raichu explore and make a friend. With one that was more mundane with warmer environments, hardly managed a glimpse into the presence of winter. He tucked his hands further into the sleeves of his coat.[break][break]

The little rodent seemed content, if not a bit chilly. Within the beauty of their forested surroundings, frosted by the faint glow of once fallen snow, there was a wonder. Just what could've lay hidden in the dancing grass and the towering trees? Perhaps they would find out. [break][break]

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POSTED ON Dec 24, 2018 21:53:50 GMT

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"How could she do this to me?" a weeping voice said, guarded by the rest of his forearms and the smooth surface of the bar. This man was a regular who often drowned his sorrows in alcohol. [break][break]

It was a way to deal with the girlfriend whose relationship was so on and off— that even to those that did not know her— knew only one had taken everything so seriously. An appearance that was loathed, simply when it brought suffering in one that did not deserve it.[break][break]

"Alright hotshot, I'm suspending your drinks for tonight. Wouldn't want you throwing up too." Alex said, smiling a bit awkwardly at the stifling rise of a still prominent cry. Close friends on either side consoled the heart—break in compliance with the barkeeps works. Even if the man at center did not.[break][break]

"You're so.. cold.. Alex!" he shouted abruptly, the pair beginning to haul the fumbling figure out, bowing their heads in embarrassment. A pale hand brushed the left of his face, additionally anxious for being placed on the spot. "Take care of yourself!" his voice scarcely reached them before they stepped outside. [break][break]

With the problem now departing elsewhere, the blue wandered over the encircling bar. Just across was a settling and unfamiliar face. Oddly silver hair and a much smaller stature made the newcomer stand out. Although anyone that came within here was often flashy, this on the other hand, was much different. [break][break]

"Sorry for the wait." lips are curled as always; a gentle and welcoming expression. "What can I get you?" having yet to regard the injury in this dim space. The background hovering of conversation and music is almost enough to overlap the retreating tone.

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POSTED ON Dec 21, 2018 11:33:35 GMT

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further and further down the rabbit hole. of every little lie, even if becoming gradually distinct, placed the unknowing in an unsettling world. alex could see it in the gesture of the woman. even if it had not been apparent in words, it was the same inkling for his own which eased the act of old friends and lovers. [break][break]

at least he was not alone.[break][break]

he held onto his breath, forcing it beneath the hovering conversation. just when he thought the warmth would blanket the tension of the merciless winter, victor thought otherwise. the determination was unfaltering. not an ounce of fear, which was more—so perceived in the onlookers. what had just been serenity for the retreat, became unbearable worry. [break][break]

dismissal for the odd demand was unsuspecting. at least, alex had not been entirely confident on the outcome. the man still made a move in a more— respectable notion. what came next was a counter to what had been requested, the fragment of every word cutting through the music from within. the creeping bite of the gentle pass of a breeze had him returning to this distressing reality with a newfound spirit. [break][break]

"is the cold affecting you both?" he starts, leaning in a bit closer to victor, "i guess weirdness is contagious." the smile is bright, void of hostility in what is crowded by jest for her previous comment. a slight tug is made, encouraging their approach into the lobby. "come on, we can talk inside." he is genuine in his urgency for the glow of this icy opposite.

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unpredictable laughter had features tinged by the swift rise of red. abashed by the misinterpretation, that was either hilarity or delight in his words, alex itched the nape of his neck. an anxious gesture, it was, the query was a rescue. back into a place of normality.

"hmm, w-well?" it is drawn outwards, so much so, that he fumbles over such a simple utterance. loosely folded arms settle against his torso, glimpsing towards the rest of the area. it isn't much to consider, yet, he wonders how to voice the truth.

"i guess, now that you bring it up, i've never thought about hiring any other bartenders." a reckless notion it was, especially if the eventual pass for a flu decided to come along. "maybe, i just like working by myself." laughter trailed behind his words, as uncertain as the action before.

"the kitchen staff are plenty enough." he jokes, reveling with the handle of the bottle, wondering if abner was aware. not that it was ever unsurprising for the owner to work as a seemingly lighthearted barkeeper. the mention, was just never present.

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POSTED ON Dec 18, 2018 10:24:28 GMT

still standing, he leans against the opposing ledge. where his arms fold nonchalantly and his smile is as scarce as a whisper in their world. poised by a drifting chatter and a repetitive twinkle from the keys of a piano, alex thinks over those words. swearing in the light amusement, that such a phrase had been said before.

"well," in his pause, lashes flutter downward, concealing the wicked blue, "that isn't a question i can answer, but," he moves from the support, fiddling with something else, "i think, you should love yourself a little more, chu-e. i'm sure you aren't as bad as you make yourself out to be." a measly candy is placed on the counter, in a shimmering red cover.

a fragment of thanks given at the end of a meal.

"why don't you ask him?" alex suggests, absorbed in these hindrances which conflict the other. "i'm sure it would make you feel better." answers were better than anything, and in spite of some not being a relief. the weight of not knowing, was a constant murder to the heart itself. not all hurt, lasted forever.

at least, that was what he believed.

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POSTED ON Dec 18, 2018 5:03:22 GMT

mention for the amiss of their distant, yet, only family, left alex turning from the outburst. his blue eyes, looked towards fernando, wavering in nostalgia for something he couldn't quite understand.

evelyn silph and Stormy Silph encroached his mind in that regard. there was something else at the very edge, the outline of a distant figure.

an angel it was, in the sliver of all that had led them to where they now were. when he stressed upon exposure, it only strained the comfort and left him constantly wondering. who was it, that was missing?

"have you seen them at all?" alex finally asks, the wistful display merely fleeting. "our sisters, i mean," it must be so, or at least, he is hoping that it has been. "...i'm worried, well, about evelyn. it's almost like she disappeared." when the concern is brought forth, it only torments him more.

"you don't think she--" pain interrupts him.

a sharp blow to his leg, the figure stumbles backwards and into the ground. he cradles the throbbing essence with teary eyes, facing a timid looking mudbray. whatever bitter clash it had been running from, it had done so with one mighty slam.

few lengths away, it would seem a deadly petal blizzard was starting itself in their direction. the source? an outraged gloom. the reason? none would truly know.

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POSTED ON Dec 12, 2018 21:47:46 GMT

"ah," alex says, or more--so strums in a noise of understanding. love isn't exactly his forte either, though, he has heard enough in drunken rambles that it is different for everyone. or rather, how one deals with such feelings is peculiar in their own regard.

"yes, i guess that is so," still he smiles, nevertheless if this self--hating individual stays bound by whatever thoughts hold him hostage. it is not an expression of hilarity in chue-e's words, after all. "unfortunately, i don't know much about it either." a sigh follows after his words, barely perceived by its shallow resound.

"why?" alex pauses, seeming curious, yet careful with his words, "you think you like someone?" watchful of the other that is seemingly enjoying his ketchup lathered food, he hopes the curiosity has not intruded what comfort this place was meant to offer.

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POSTED ON Dec 12, 2018 20:56:51 GMT

the bottle tilted, tumbling nearly colorless substance that swarmed into the barren glass. just as as quickly, alex was back to drifting against the opposite end, listening to abner as he grumbled about work.

truthfully, what it was that kept him busy was completely unknown. in spite of the mystery that it was, it was still just as comical to hear the man complain. alex laughed, a soft and velvety reaction that was barely heard in the bustle of their surroundings.

"you sound like an old man." he teased, arms enfolded to settled against his chest, "but, yes, i guess that's what the newcomers are for. we were just like them once." awkward days, where the youth for inexperience fluttered throughout his mind. unseemly moments those were, or lighthearted.

"i'm sure you teach them well." alex added, only after a sliver of this time to think upon. he was still smiling. from a dull evening of unfamiliar faces, to a presence that had once been so absent, made things just a bit more interesting. even if abner was truly shrouded in a life he could not yet comprehend.

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POSTED ON Dec 12, 2018 3:27:45 GMT

the shadowy fold was a reminder for the brief lapse of mornings star. when such light plummeted towards the horizon in a series of beautiful shades, it brought forth the dazzle of a clear, yet, chilling evening.

alex can see it from the crevasse of the alley. unlike the other workers which slip onto the scarce moment of a break, flickering switches and puffing upon their cigars, he remains in the clarity of another pass.

where his breath oozes past quivering lips, and his hands, opposite, knead hastily for warmth. which is a hopeless endeavor. by the time he shifted from mulling over nothing, and hoping for the brisk weather to past, he is already stepping inside.

music and chatter reach his ears, it resounds through the back--rooms and advises him of the flock. lavender had never been especially busy. with slateport however, entangled in the strife of rocket chaos, many had been forced from their homes.

stress was best released in drinks-- or so it seemed.

"abner?" unexpected arrival has alex blinking in surprise, just as quickly, he is smiling, "i haven't seen you for some time, how have you been?" shuffling hands were already gathering what had been ordered. a delicate, yet, simple notion, he placed the glass before the other. the bottle kept close by.

"i was worried something happened to you." he stated with slight jest, only, it seemed more genuine in the twinkle of his bright eyes.

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POSTED ON Dec 11, 2018 6:16:04 GMT

"right," he says, it lacks the previous fervor for their encounter, it is soft and concerned. alex knows that he has been far to sheltered to have hit a skirmish with the rise of rocket. vagueness in their lives was not solely based on these villains.

he can only begin to imagine the issues fernando has to deal with. perhaps, it is that itself, which leaves him wondering in a light sorrow.

"life is, normal, different from how it was before. sometimes i miss it." wavering eyes glimpse towards the shifting brother, eventually spanning opposite to the city itself. massing together every spec of beauty in what the route had to offer them.

"alright, tough guy," alex jokes, drawing closer to nudge fernando in the rib-cage. "you and our sisters, you've always kept to yourselves." lips curl upwards into a prominent smirk, "no matter what you all do, i'll always be here to support you." facing the scenery, another thought became reality.

"all of you-- are the only family i have."

sudden commotion broke from the unruly sidelines of thick and never--ending forest. it captured what purity was held in his intentions, tearing the conversation elsewhere with a stumbling pony and bitter plant.

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