002 [Audio]
I made it to Cherrygrove yesterday, and I think I'll be quite content to stay here for a while. Since you've all been very helpful so far, I hope you'll take the time to answer this question, as well - where does one find a good cup of coffee around here? I'd really appreciate some cherry pie as well, but I'm going to assume that cherries are
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Dee is leaning against the doors ,smiling at Dale. She had dropped by the center mostly to ask questions, and to heal up a new pokemon she had... well, 'found' is the more accurate wording. She'd left just in time to hear the question asked to the Pokegear.
"Me and a friend just got here ourselves. I'd love to know a nice place to get a drink. Coffee sounds like a great start!"
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"I don't think there is a better start. If there is, I've yet to know of it." His smile grows a little, and he puts the 'gear back in one of his pockets, before turning to face her more. "Perhaps we should try to find such a place, if you have any idea of where to start."
He tries to see if the friend she mentioned is in the vicinity, as well.
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"I'm Dee. I'd introduce you to Greed, but all of us seem to have split up a bit to explore the town."
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"A pleasure meeting you, Dee. My name's Dale Cooper." He's so used to introducing himself with his title as well that he almost misses it, but the fact that he's an agent doesn't seem to be relevant in this place, so he has no qualms about leaving the information for now. It's not like he holds any authority right now anyway - and in a sense, he likes that. It's a bit like vacation.
"How about we explore as well, then? I'm sure we can stumble upon a place to our liking if we keep our eyes open." He smiles, and makes a motion to step away from the Center. The prospect of coffee - and someone to drink it with - is really quite appealing.
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As she begins walking, she looks over at Dale. "So, how are you doing around here? It seems like everyone's busy, at least according to the- Pokegear, right?"
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"I think I'm doing alright, considering this is all new to me." He doesn't sound anything less than cheerful saying it, though. "It's incredible. I never imagined places like this could exist, and I'm certain I haven't even seen a fraction of it yet."
He looks over at her, noting that she doesn't seem very worried, either. "What about you? And when did you arrive here?"
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Lacing her fingers together, she stretches out her arms in front of her. "This isn't the strangest situation I've had to deal with. My family alone..." She chuckles. "Well, it's complicated. Is there anyone you miss?"
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He doesn't mention it, though. "I came this way on my own", he tells her with the same smile from before, "but it was a nice time of contemplation. It's been just a bit too long since I could wind down in such a way."
He's interested in the remark regarding her family. Considering the circumstances here and the experiences he's had with other people here so far, that could mean absolutely anything. Listening to her, he adjusts his coat slightly, tugging at the hem of the beige-coloured fabric.
"There are always people to miss, isn't there?" is his simple reply to her question. He doesn't sound sad, saying it - there's a bit of a matter-of-fact in his tone, and he remains relaxed as he walks with her.
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That reminds her... Picking a pokeball from her belt, she inspects it for her next question. "What do you plan on doing while you're here? I've heard a lot of people talk about these things called 'gym battles'- that interest you?"
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Cooper's seen his fair share of weird, after all - and in general, it wasn't the pleasant kind of weird, though it's made him appreciate moments more, to run with things. Working on Gordon's blue rose-cases will do that to you. But in the end, he still has the feeling that this woman - or girl, he's not really sure what age is appropriate to label her - has seen more than he has. She's intriguing.
Thinking about her question, he looks at the pokéball in her hand, taking hold of the one he owns that is, at the moment, resting in his coat pocket. "I'm not sure yet. Honestly, I never found contests very fulfilling, though I must admit I find the battling so far to be very engaging. It might prove a healthy exercise for your brain, if nothing else. How about you?"
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Suddenly, she perks up and bounds forward, taking a hold of his hand. "Ah ha! Quest completed!" She's referring to the sign she sees up ahead, the word 'Cafe' written in small, elegant font. She tucks away Margaret's ball before smiling up at Cooper. "Shall we split the check?"
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A bit perplexed at the sudden outburst, he follows her gaze and his smile grows almost impossibly. "My friend, I believe we found the spot." He's a bit confused as to why she's holding his hand, but lets her. "Absolutely." Once at the cafe, he opens the door, inhales the aroma, and seems very, very pleased. "After you."
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Hmmm, so many choices... "I'm afraid I'm not the best when it comes to this kind of thing. Choosing which one and all. What would you recommend?"
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He exhales and stands next to her, looking at the menu as well. "I take mine black", he offers. "I like the sharp taste better when not dilluted by things." A lot of the things listed actually look pretty foreign to him, so he shrugs. "Quite frankly, I don't know half of these, though an espresso is always a good choice."
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While the people behind the counter get to work, Dee looks around for an open seat. "You know another thing that's nice about this world," she mentions off handedly, "is that it has a soundtrack. That doesn't usually happen- oh, there we go-" She finds a spare table, setting down her backpack.
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"You mean the background music? I find it a little odd", he answers, sitting down in front of her. He left his backpack at the inn he was staying it, finding it more convenient that way. He takes off his coat and folds it over the back of the chair. "I realize there are a lot of things here I can't possibly dream of understanding, but I'd really like to know where it's coming from."
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