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[It's probably been a while since the network heard from this guy. It's safe to say he's been preoccupied - between being lightly obsessed with Tetris, the Halloween possession thing happening (which actually affected him more than he cares to admit), the train hijacking and those three days ... he's had a lot to think about. And, in truth, still

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[allthecolorsof]

[ Admiring the wildlife is something Talim can get behind. She wanders up behind him, boots crunching lightly in the remaining snow. When she speaks, she keeps her voice low, so as not to disturb any wild pokémon ]

It really is lovely, isn't it?

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[He nods and throws the stranger a smile over his shoulder. He always enjoys meeting new people and this is definitely a good time for it.]

The very definition.

[He leans lightly against the closest tree, angling himself a touch so he can better face her in the process.]

And yet it doesn't even begin to cover it.

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[allthecolorsof]

[ She smiles, tucking her hands into her pockets. It's still cold yet, and she snuggles into her coat and scarf a bit more. ]

It seems like there's always so much going on, it's hard to remember to just stop and look every once in a while.

[ She looks out over the lake, angling her head as if she expects to hear something. She clearly doesn't because she lets out a small sigh. ]

I'm not disturbing you, am I?

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No, not at all.

[Few things can, this morning. He notices her little motion, though, and tilts his head slightly in a curious manner. The question is conversational.]

Waiting for someone?

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[foolishwren]

[It is a beautiful morning. Talk about the perfect time to just... appreciate everything. The pristine landscape, the remarkable wildlife... It's the kind of day to just quietly think about all the quiet things that people too often overlook.]

[Heather Mason doesn't notice ANY of that.]

[She's too busy packing snow into a perfectly-sculpted sphere. And looking for a target.]

[A man who is entirely too focused on exploring the zoom function on his PokeGear?]

[Perfect target.]

[And Heather spends entirely too little time debating whether or not she should take advantage of that target.]

[Please enjoy a snowball to the back, Cooper. It couldn't possibly have come from that figure off in the distance who is clearly minding its own business.]

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[You know, Heather, that just really isn't a nice thing to do.]

[He had most definitely not seen that snowball coming so he's startled when it hits him, grip tightening around the gear when he whirls around, all kinds of instincts kicking in - he's been shot at too many times to not have that kind of reaction.]

[... but he relaxes fairly quickly when he spots a distinctly Heathery figure and rather quickly gets rid of the ALARM MODE to realize that hey, there's snow everywhere. Snowballs are a thing.]

[He pockets the gear and looks back to the Hoothoot in the tree - it didn't wake, so he steps away from it in case other snowballs will come his way. Ever mindful of what's around him, because he is that kind of guy.]

[Now ... the girl is too far away to directly communicate with, but he will attempt to get his message across by raising an arm high, hand in the stop sign, because he didn't come here for a snowball fight. (At least not yet. :I)]

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[Hm, what's that? Heather is clearly too busy minding her own business to be aware that anybody was watching wildlife nearby-- oh hello there Cooper! c: She didn't see you there.]

[In a deliberate misinterpretation of his gesture, Heather just turns and waves. MORNIN' COOP.]

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[That actually makes him laugh, even if she can't hear or see it - but the flash of a grin is still probably easy enough to see.]

[And guess what, he'll wave back. MORNIN', HIS FAVOURITE DELINQUENT.]

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[quickattackjack]

[Jack is quiet for a little bit, enjoying the scenery Coop is sharing.]

What a marvelous place! Did you have a good Christmas?

[video] :D jaaaack

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[Coop is grinning when he turns the gear to himself and nods yes.]

One of the best. How were things on your end?

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They were great! Did you happen to receive something from home?

[Jack pulls the 'gear away just enough to show Cooper his signature bowtie...looking tacky as ever with that windsuit of his.]

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[Coop takes a moment to just look at that bowtie, an eyebrow just sliiightly raised, smile is still very much in place. Though it turns a touch sentimental when he looks away from the gear and gets something from his pocket to show the gear.]

[It's the Bookhouse Boys badge Harry gave him what feels like ages ago.]

Yeah. This was a gift from a friend. Whatever Santa reigns over Johto sure has us pegged, doesn't he?

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[Speaking as someone who's been playing grandpa to six rambunctious baby Eevees for the past few days? The authenticity in his tone (and let's be honest, the vague weariness in his expression) is unmistakable.]

Decidedly jealous, Cooper-san.

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[Cooper looks a little amused at that when he turns the gear to himself, an eyebrow slightly raised.]

You sound it, Yagyuu. Rough week?

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[He's just kind of tuckered out on his very nice couch, letting them run around tiring themselves out while he sits and supervises; true to form, it isn't long before one furry little face appears at the edge of the camera, sporting a forest-green collar.]

Lady decided she wanted a family for Christmas, and obliged me six times over.

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Wow. I'd say congratulations are in order, but you almost look like you consider them a curse rather than a blessing.

[It's teasing, really, but kindly so. He knows little ones can be a handful - Eevees are definitely no exception in his experience.]

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[Oh, hey, Artemis remembers you. You're one of Heather's non-violent friends.

You can never be sure though so he approaches slowly, announcing himself.]

Photography a hobby of yours?

[The baby Eevee certainly remembers you, because now it's bigger and butting your shin for attention.]

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[Yeah, this guy is about as non-violent as you get. He throws Artemis a quick smile over his shoulder in greeting before he crouches down to pet the Eevee - she's definitely familiar, if nothing else.]

Not really. But it seemed like an image worth sharing.

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[The Eevee nibbles his fingers playfully and rubs her freckled cheek against his hand.]

Certainly. This world can be quite eye catching, when it's native creatures are feeling non-hostile.

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Which, thankfully, is more often than not around these parts.

[Cities are good like that. He taps the Eevee lightly on the nose when she nips at his fingertips in a playful reprimand.]