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[When the SFC clicks on the first thing to be seen is a Zorua peering curiously into the screen; it would appear we know the culprit for turning it on.]

--Benzomaru, come on.

[The Zorua moves away cheerfully to show a blue-haired protagonist sitting at what looks like the Welcoming Committee desk, if the papers and the pictures of a cheerful

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[jumpingoracle]

[Tsuruhime is pretty sure she has never seen a creature quite like that before.]

What is that creature? It's absolutely adorable!

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[Oh--that's a familiar face.]

He is, isn't he? He's a Zorua...it's a species of Pokemon. He's a creature from one of the other worlds...

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[jumpingoracle]

Indeed! If it's not too much trouble, could I see him in person one day?

Wait, Pokemon? Are they a special kind of animal, then? Since they're from another world and all...

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Of course, Tsuruhime-san. It'd be a pleasure to see you again.

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...oh.]

Well...they do possess special abilities that the animals back in my home don't, if that's what you mean. They seem pretty common in that world, though.

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[Yukari is doing some work at the committee today, too. She's glancing over as all this is happening, and she gives a quiet sigh, walking over to take a look at the damage. She can see he's had a lot of offers already to fix it, but--]

...I'll get you a new pair, if you need it.

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[He glances over in return, blinking up at her.]

...I wonder if they have the same kind here.

[HE'S KIND OF ATTACHED OKAY :c]

[garudyneinstyle]

[Yes, yes. She knows... Heh. She looks at them, taking one side and putting it to her ear as well, as if to check for herself. Shaking it a little, though she knows none of that will help.]

They might. Maybe at the Nostalgia Nook? [It's been a while since she's been there.] We could at least check it out.

[...if he wants.]

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[Bawww Yukari. He lets her take the headphones, fiddling absently with his now useless mp3 player.]

That might not be a bad idea. They don't have to be the same kind, I suppose.

[thetrollprince]

It was a relatively usual day for Orihara Izaya. Minus the ridiculous amount of Christmas decoration that seemed to insist on infesting his life as of late. Not that he didn't expect it but it was something he tried to ignore regardless. As Izaya walked along, he merely contemplated life with his head tilted back and eyes focused on the clear sphere surrounding the city. A narrow white stick stuck out of his mouth, something edible obviously in the side of his mouth

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SFC pushed off to one side now, Zorua taken care of, Minato was busily at work and didn't notice Izaya walking by. He had plenty to do, it was true; with the Defense Force and the Welcoming Committee both on his shoulders, it was all he could do to keep up with it all (and his many, many friends in Vatheon

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[thetrollprince]

So popular, Minato. So many friends and public relationships that it practically made Izaya sick. Of course, he felt perfectly fine today, as the smile on his face might suggest. He slid the treat back inside, having been given the candy by some girl dressed up as one of Santa's helpers.

"Ah? Is that right?" he asked around the pop, following Minato's glance to the pair of headphones. He raised a brow and leaned over the desk to scoop up the headphones. He lifted them high above his head as though examining them and then held them out in front. He turned them over in hand and looked intently at them for a moment.

He tapped the side and for a moment, it seemed like Izaya was trying to figure out a way to fix them. That is, until, he grasped both ends with his hands and jerked outward.

There was a hard snap as the headphones broke directly down the middle and Izaya neatly pulled them apart. He frowned and dropped them in Minato's lap, clucking his tongue against the flavorful lollipop

kajsbndlkans beautiful oh my god

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Minato was passive as Izaya grabbed his headphones; he'd done this once before, after all, though it was to listen to music at the time. Besides, he was all about giving people chances. It wasn't in his nature to stop Izaya now that he'd made a choice.

So he just watched quietly as Izaya fiddled with the one thing he'd ever owned--

And then his grip tightened and Minato's eyes widened and--

Snap!

There was a bit of a pause as Minato blinked, trying to understand what just happened as Izaya dropped the very broken headphones in his lap. He looked down at them for a long moment...And when he looked back up, his expression was completely flat. No surprise. No shock. No hurt or pain or any upset feelings. Just a blank expression as Izaya spoke through the lollipop in his mouth.

And then Minato quickly lifted up one piece of his headphones, examining it, and quietly shook his head. "No. I don't think they can be fixed now."

That was all he said, voice steady. It would take more than that to break him, that was for sure; he was a

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[clumsy_blond]

[Colette had been going to ask what was broken, but then she saw the Zorua.]

Is that your pet? He's so cute!

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[lunateclock]

[Oh-- That's a new face. He blinks, before nodding.]

Yes, pretty much. He is, isn't he?

[As if he knows he's being talked about, Benzomaru hops forward to peer into the screen excitedly, blocking Minato.]

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[clumsy_blond]

[She blinks and then smiles.] Pretty much? Is he more of a companion than a pet?

[When the Zorua covers the screen, she laughs a bit and then talks to it (him?)] You're Benzomaru? You're really cute.

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[Minato's voice can be heard behind the fuzzy face, but the Zorua doesn't seem to have any intentions of moving.]

Yes, that's right.

[And it's pretty clear that he knows he's being talked about; he yips in response, trying to get closer and nudging at the screen.

The pretty girl is complimenting hiiiiiim.

And from behind, rather deadpan--]

I think he likes you.

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[effier]

You've had those for a while, haven't you?

[Long time no see, Minato.]

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Yes, I have--

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[...?!]

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[....]

Effy?