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[skullbashing]

[The image crackles to life, and as it does, a very grumpy looking young man in a purple coat and a beanie is staring at the camera quizzically.]

... Tch. This thing on? Whoever's on the other end, you can hear me, right? Yeah? No? [He stares at the machine for a moment, before catching sight of the record light.] Okay, I'm assuming yes

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[fortunatewings]

[Naoto, with a Natu curled up against her neck, answers but she looks a little frazzled.]

I can hear you perfectly. Unfortunately I cannot provide you with a way home as I have been thwarted in the same way. I assume you are in New Bark Town, or close by if you have just arrived?

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[fortunatewings]

I am a detective and my size has nothing to do with my skills.

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[skullbashing]

Detective...? [pauses........... then shrugs] Tch. Whatever you say.

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[fortunatewings]

Detective Naoto Shirogane.

[She scowls for a minute more and then composes herself.]

I have been warned that the trip to the next town will take three days. Ration your foodstuffs accordingly.

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[skullbashing]

... Great.

There'd better be some kind of market there.

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[fortunatewings]

I would assume so. Presumably, there is also foraging, but living off the land is far from one of my skills.

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[skullbashing]

You're a detective, right? Figure it out.

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[fortunatewings]

I will not fail. I am a quick study.

[She's not quite as confident as she's trying to sound, however.]

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[skullbashing]

Yeah, I figured.

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[fortunatewings]

[And now she just stands there awkwardly. She had been planning on offering to travel with him but stung pride argues against it.]

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[skullbashing]

[He will... stare, waiting for something expectantly, then sigh. And sadly, being Shinji and all, he isn't too keen on travel buddies he just met.] Do you want something?

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[fortunatewings]

[Getting attacked by angry Pidgy while her Natu was sulking up a tree changed her mind about traveling partners.]

No, nothing. Good luck, I suppose.

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[skullbashing]

... Tch. Back at you, I guess. [About to cut the connection, but he's... not a totall ass-- not maybe he is-- and this person DOES look kind of small.] Don't get yourself now that your not armed, alright?

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[fortunatewings]

I will take care.

[She hesitates.]

Don't become separated from your partner. It is... not advisable.

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[skullbashing]

[nods, even though he hadn't planned on letting his new dog out of his sight... ever, if he could help it.] I'll keep that in mind.

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[fortunatewings]

Good.

Well then. I suppose there is no further reason to converse...