[2nd Scene] [Action for Cherrygrove]

[silver_lucifer]

[This is a joint post between Ritz and Kuja; replies will come from either or both, if there’s a preference just specify in subject line!]

[The Cherrygrove Pokémon center is going to get an Entrance, courtesy of two certain new arrivals to Johto who’ve been stranded on Route 29, delayed by the storms and water swarms, and are now very much not their usual selves – cleaning supplies have run out, the weather has had a nice laugh at their otherwise vaguely decent camping setup, and they both look a bit more dirty, frazzled, and ragged than usual; Kuja’s changed out of his usual armor and silks are stained, although not as much as they probably should be, and is now wearing although he does seem in weirdly better shape than Ritz by this point.]

Oh sweet civilization, how beautiful you are – I think we’ve discovered a wondrous palace-

BATH. NOW.

[That small exchange is all that’s overheard before there’s doors shutting and they become shameless mooches on the showers. It may be nearly impossible to interrupt this agenda.]

[A while later, Kuja’s the first one out, still fussing a little at his one change of clothes, but at least in a less “obstruct my path and die” mood visibly -]

AAAAUUUGHHHH!!!!!

[Although apparently the same can’t be said of Ritz, who has her hair in a towel as she emerges and an epic Scowl of Death.]

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[usedfeint.livejournal.com]

[Ritz's hair does not seem to take dye very well at all, and given how long they were out between towns, Ritz's hair finally gave up the dye when she got it clean. And now she is sulking and wearing... the exact same outfit as Kuja, actually.]

[silver-lucifer.livejournal.com]

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Finally wore out? []

[usedfeint.livejournal.com]

[That silence just confirms it. She's just going to fuss at her stuff and not say anything.]

[silver-lucifer.livejournal.com]

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I don't think it'd look bad on you at all left natural, really. []

[usedfeint.livejournal.com]

[Ritz is making an epic sort of face.] And you understand being called a granny by every idiot who thinks it's clever? You get your mother looking at you like- like-- [Ritz is making a frustrated and inarticulate noise in the back of her throat and laying out her stuff to organize it and give her something to do.]

[silver-lucifer.livejournal.com]

[] Ah - my apologies; where I'm from, it's common to be dealing with dogs and rats as often as anything, and that color of hair isn't entirely unheard of - it would've hardly drawn a second glance.

[] ...From some of those I've spoken to on the Gear, I don't think it's that unusual a sight here, either.

[usedfeint.livejournal.com]

[Ritz is still glaring at her stuff. Maybe if she stares it down bad enough she can make decent camping supplies appear.] That doesn't make it any less--

[Ritz shakes her head.] You might be fine with it. I'm not.

[shiromadoushi]

Everything all right?

[silver-lucifer.livejournal.com]

Basically, yes... it's just been a rough trip, and the storm hardly helped.

[shiromadoushi]

Aaa, you were on the road for that? That's no good! [[much sympathy there. He got caught in a snow storm his first time on that road]]

Thankfully the stores at Cherrygrove are a lot more helpful than anything in New Bark, so the next time you set out should be much easier. [[a warm smile]]

[silver-lucifer.livejournal.com]

We were - it slowed down getting here considerably. []

We'll certainly be more prepared next time. I suppose it's worth being thankful that this place does what little it does for supplies when it kidnaps people, at least. []

[shiromadoushi]

Un. And if nothing goes wrong on the road, it is enough at first! It's just really bad luck you had that much trouble.

[silver-lucifer.livejournal.com]

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I wish I could say it was a surprise, but I never had the best luck; merely more of the same sort of scenery.

[shiromadoushi]

[[nods himself]] But luck can change! Mine's gotten much better since coming here, maybe in time, yours will too?

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[heartsteal.livejournal.com]

[Sorry, he caught that from where he's been working to build up some reserves, and he can't help a muffled laugh]

I can't imagine how you guys're gonna survive traveling to Violet.

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[silver-lucifer.livejournal.com]

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Hopefully with less random torrential rainstorms. And a proper tent.

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[heartsteal.livejournal.com]

Sleeping under the stars isn't half bad, if the weather allows.

Guessing you're not the type to pitch tents, huh?

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[silver-lucifer.livejournal.com]

I haven't had to in the past, but I wouldn't be averse to it now -

We'd just need to acquire a tent first. [] The beginning supplies don't exactly include much for inclement weather.

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[heartsteal.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I guess Squall and I benefited from sticking around Newbie Town longer than most while Cloud was on the mend.

[And there's a pause before ding! Kuja's been transferred some funds for his account]

Should help with some supplies.

[He was saving up with purpose, y'see]

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[silver-lucifer.livejournal.com]

Likely; more time to prepare, and apparently predict the weather's whims. []

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Ah - thank you. That definitely will help.

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[usedfeint.livejournal.com]

I've survived worse. [If looks could set things on fire, Ritz's pokegear would be a burning wreck right now.]

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[heartsteal.livejournal.com]

A lotta people here have, from what I've heard.

[Hey now, that doesn't suit you, little miss. He's done chuckling now, really]

Still, you guys sounded like you'd been through hell.

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[usedfeint.livejournal.com]

I learned my skills from the Viera. If I had half of my supplies on me we wouldn't have been so bad off. [She's practically growling, and it has very little to do with you. You're just a convenient target.]

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[heartsteal.livejournal.com]

Viera? Don't think I've ever heard of 'em.

[He's hardly thwarted by grumpy girls. After all, he sure hasn't been deterred from hassling Lightning]

Why not consider it a challenge though?

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[usedfeint.livejournal.com]

They're bunny-women. They live and breathe wilderness. My clan slept in the woods more than we stayed at inns.