22nd roar [ text + action ]

[usedroar]

[[ OOC: Feel free to ignore the inane tl;dr I felt compelled to write. Action is open to anyone in Ecruteak city!

Just a small note that today marks my, and Leon's, first Johto anniversary, and I'd like to extend a big thank you to everyone, and I do mean everyone who threaded with me at any point, with any of my characters, over the past 365 days

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[soggypastry]

I'll be there.

[She will. Even if after-work training time turns into time to scramble for something nice to wear that doesn't involve her travel-worn boots. Thankfully, she still has the dress Terra got her last Christmas, and pairing that with quickly purchased leggings and flats should be be good enough. Even if she feels a little subconcious about the edges of her various scars peeking out at the neck of her top. Her feelings about that aside, however, she does make her way to the Gym once she's changed, seeking Leon out within moments of arriving.]

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[usedroar]

[ If he finds out he bothered her, he'll be apologetic, but as is, he himself has traded his usual leather for slacks and a sport jacket. He's checking his gear as she approaches, but as soon as he hears her feet on the pavement he glances up, eyes stalling on her for an appreciative moment. He smiles. ]

That's the dress Terra gave you, isn't it? I think it's the first time I've seen you wear it. It looks good on you.

[ He means it, too. He switches off the gear and pockets it, extending a hand. ]

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[soggypastry]

[While Leon has his moment of appreciation, Lightning feels something in her hesitate; does he not like it? Is it too much? Too little--oh. No, it's just fine. So she smiles back, reaching forward and taking his hand with her own and giving it a short squeeze in thanks.]

Yeah, it's the first time I've worn it. I can't remember the last time I wore something like this.

[It must have been years ago...Probably at some dance of Serah's. Not that it matters now, what with her dressed up again. And as much as she loves to spend time with him, she is pretty curious.]

What's this about, anyway? Good as it looks, I've never seen you in something like this before.

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[usedroar]

I've been in Johto one year, as of today. That, and...we haven't really been out like this yet, huh?

[ No preamble, just facts, his tone mild. He begins walking, his hand slipping out of hers only to reach around her shoulders. ]

I saw a nice place close by and thought we should drop by. They have this...raw fish, with rice. Had some for lunch the other day. It's pretty good. [ Swanky sushi joint? You bet. ]

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[foolishwren]

[Leon might've been hearing some far-off shouts of "Cujo! Cuuujoooo!" for a little while. But that's not too unusual for a nice afternoon in Ecruteak, people calling after their Pokemon.]

[... But this is Cujo we're talking about.]

[Soon enough, the shaggy orange juggernaut in question will come barreling down the road after a gust of leaves, tongue lolling out of his mouth as he runs, ears flapping.]

[LEAVES LEAVES LEAVES LEAVES EAT THEM LEAVES-- ... :O A PERSON!]

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[usedroar]

[ He has been, and every time he looks up, a bit startled, wondering if he's hearing things. But no, the voice is progressively getting louder, closer--and suddenly Lucky is zipping off to meet the orange juggernaut head-on.

FRONTAL ORANGE COLLISION.

Leon is left staring, a bit worriedly, as Lucky bowls Cujo over and smushes her face to his, tail wagging so hard that her hindquarters are following along. HI HI HI HI! ]

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[foolishwren]

[RUNNING RUNNING RUNNING HELLO RUNNING-- ohmygod.]

[SUDDENLY THERE IS A BIGGER CUJO and that just sends every excitement particle in the Growlithe into overdrive. Tumbling head-over-heels in the collision, Cujo rolls to a halt in the leaves on the side of the road before abruptly being IN-YO-FACE'D by the Arcanine.]

[8D HEY. HEY HEY HEY HEY HEY I REMEMBER YOU!]

[His own bushy tail is whipping back and forth in the dirt. He is going to be so filthy by the time this happy meeting is over.]

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[usedroar]

[ Lucky backs up with a small leap, then pushes down her forequarters, wagging tail high and playful. She barks, a sound that tears through the wind and rustles up the leaves, before charging ahead again, stopping just short of Cujo. She leaps back again and repeats the whole maneuver, tongue lolling out.

Leon just watches, head tilted, wondering if he's seen this Growlithe before. ]

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[ordalias]

[ Her text almost comes a day late- ]

Shouldn't you be?

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[usedroar]

Maybe, but that's my decision.

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[ordalias]

Still sorry.

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[usedroar]

I forgive you. I'm just worried about you. You know that, right?

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[usedninjathief]

im more of a blu fan. why do u ask?

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[usedroar]

Looking at sweaters. Expect a delivery soon. It's getting cold.

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[usedninjathief]

awesome! man am i not looking forward to all that crazy snow again.

[Sudden realization]

HOLY COW! ive been here for almost a year already!

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[usedroar]

Time flies, doesn't it?

text; i like how i nearly tagged this with my dave account

[usedjunes]

It was really good! I had a double scoop cone and we went to have bubble tea later!

text; i like how i tag this a million days late lol

[usedroar]

That does sound like a fun day out. What's bubble tea?