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[Tymiko]

Seth was strongly doubting that this kid had any idea how it felt. But then, hadn't he been about her age when his life had essentially going to hell? Not having the energy to put up much of a fight, physically or mentally, the man just sighed, using his other than to rub his forehead.

Despite it all, the girl's distraction was helping.

"Heh, probably both," he told the kid bitterly. "I get chest pains and migraines from time to time." It wasn't always that way, but circumstances had worsened his previously underlying health problems.

(Izaya, Asch)

Natalia kept her polite smile on as Izaya kept talking. "Nice to see you again Mr. Nakura and yes I remember. You left me with Luke I recall." Though that might or might have helped in the long run. She felt like something was off when a look came to his eyes before he started to talk about the necklace Asch gave her but before she could respond he had already continued on, both talking and in moving off to someone else. The young woman gave Asch a confused look at Nakura's actions then followed along with him. "Where are we going?" she asked though was only slightly curious, content to just follow him.

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(Opal, Repede, Pinkie)

Maiko's first two legs twitched to play with Opal's hair and she readily agreed to ride somewhere to play. She skittered onto the 'Eevee's' back as a new pokemon's voice chimed in. The spider stared at the Ponyta with a calculating look for a moment of two and called greeting.

[Yuri + Jason]

Once more her companion managed to snag her a seemingly sweeter treat this time, and once it was offered to her, she eagerly picked it up in her hands. She took a bite from the tart in her hand before letting out a relatively pleased sound.

"Oh... did you grab one for yourself, Yuri? This is just amazing..." And then her voice seemed to muffle itself a bit.

A blur of color seemed to approach them and seemed to join their conversation. Tightening her lips into a small pucker, she listened to his request. Eventually she repeated one word. "Cards?" That seemed odd to her. There was a certain playfulness to her tone as she asked "Is the League selling trinkets for our daily lives or something and this is the only way to advertise?"

She took another bite from her tart before adding "I'm a trainer though... um... might I ask who you are?" Name tags were not exactly something she could read very readily.

[Repede + Maiko + Pinkie Pie]

Now with a new passenger on her back, the false Eevee easily led the way to some unknown destination. She was easily amused during the journey, easily humming out various "Eeves" and "Vees." The way she moved forward almost seemed as if she was trying to lead a parade in a festive marching manner.

That was until a new voice seemed to whinny out a greeting. Pausing in step, the Pokemon tilted her head slightly, blinking her red eyes at the taller pink blur.

New friend?

With much ease, the albino rushed to the pink Ponyta's hooves, introducing herself to the Pokemon. Opal was Opal, and did this new Pokemon want to be friends?

[Ivory and Jason]

"Yeah" Yuri said, holding up his own tart before popping it into his mouth. His eyes widened a little bit at the sweet taste. "Whoa... that's pretty good." He said casually when in reality his taste buds were having a party in his mouth. Oh heck yes! Sweets! He then turned quickly to look in the direction the tray had gone. Dammit, he'd have to find a way to get more.

But then that guard came back and Yuri turned to look at him with a bored expression as cards were brought up. What?

"No, I'm not a trainer," he said matter-of-factly.

(Seto)

Ty nodded, as if she'd experienced the same thing. But all at once her maturity gave way to something less stiff and something more sincere. She leaned toward him while still seated on the bench and gave him a sideways hug.

"Girls are yucky," she mumbled, taking a blind stab at what Seth was upset about. His symptoms, actions, and little behaviors were good hints. "You shouldn't bother with them."

(Faleen)

"I...see," he murmured, though was somewhat disappointed. She could have at least tried to communicate through code or something, but he doubted Faleen would venture such a childish endeavor. That, and there was always the dangerous possibility of a mis-communication. No matter; he could wait until later. He just didn't plan on letting her out of his sight anytime soon.

His cheerful tone wavering, Izaya replied to Faleen's question, the smile on his face fading gradually. He didn't meet her eye, glancing around cautiously as he spoke. "An Absol. Picked him up on my way to fetch our red-headed damsel in distress. Little did I know why his previous owner had so carelessly allowed him to wander off." He swallowed a large gulp of his water. "I think he's...defective. For lack of a better term."

At least a lack of a better term that Faleen would understand. 'Defective' would appeal a lot more to a roboticist than something like Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Besides, Izaya wasn't even sure pokemon were human enough to have conditions like that - unless maybe he'd acquired the habit from his previous trainer. Then again, with the Absol itself being as asymmetrical as he was, surely his owner would have been more reasonable about things.

"I think it's better if I demonstrate back home," he continued. "Less dangerous. But at the very least, his flaws are predictable, so I've been able to release him from time to time without problems. He's very...efficient when he can concentrate on his given tasks."

Glancing at the hazel-eyed young woman, Grunt Nakura chuckled to himself. "Of course. Everything interests me," he reminded her. "But right now, you have my full attention." A subtle stroke of a finger along her face. He hoped she wouldn't hate him for it, but a person or two was looking over. Maybe eavesdropping. Best to play the part fully.

[Catherine]

1337 was not permitted to go to this "get together."

If there was one thing that Kunai had made certain to do, it was to ensure that 1337 stayed back at the base. She had given him several tasks to merely keep him occupied. If he had the time off, he would have been here, and he would have been anything but discreet. In the end, she had permitted him one small leniency.

As the girl walked around, she had forced a seemingly natural smile to remain on her face as she walked around. Kunai did not exactly have the body to suit a true fashionista, but given her stature, she was able to pull off wearing a Coordinator's outfit. It was something suited for a younger looking person, but still had enough elegance to blend into the current scene. She had a coat that was a similar color and markings to Cresselia, with plenty of moon shapes accenting various places. She had a skirt of varying colors of pink. Fortunately, there weren't any metal detectors, so she was able to also smuggle in one kunai knife strapped along her thigh. She felt less naked this way.

"Yuh huh... yeah...It looks kinda cool... wish you were here..." Lodged into one of her ears was an earbud, and a wire hung down, seemingly similar to a phone. The girl spouted out what seemed like conversational sentiments to some unknown person on the other end.

It was all an act, despite the fact there was someone listening in on the other end.

To her side was a Chimecho that seemed to suit her current persona, drifting along in a rather obedient manner. It was rather fortunate that such an appropriate Pokemon was in a common-use storage box.

It wasn't hard for the Elite to note the various Rockets she encountered, though it almost seemed as if she wasn't paying attention as she continued to drivel on mindlessly like some airhead teenager. Many of the Rockets were doing an excellent job blending in, or rather, not drawing attention to themselves.

There was, however, one that she managed to notice that wasn't so much blending in. Sure, she wasn't really drawing attention to herself, but she wasn't really blending in.

"Oh... dude, hang on... I think I see a friend..." There was a small pause as if she was receiving some sort or reply on the other end of her earbud before she then waved in a familiar manner towards the grunt. "HIIII!!!" Seemingly ignoring anybody in her way, she casually shoved her way towards the outskirts before standing herself in front of Catherine.

The Chimecho in a nearly flustered manner seemed to trail behind the pink haired girl, trying to catch up.

Once in front of the grunt, Kunai merely quirked one brow silently at the girl, as if to ask her how her observations were going.

[Ivory, Jason]

Yuri took one of the cards and held it up to look at it with a disinterested stare. Yeah, okay, whatever. He then pocketed the card, not really seeing any use for it, but you never know.

He then looked at Jason. "Yeah, so what does anyone plan to do about it?" That interested him more than anything. From what he'd gathered, this Team Rocket or whatever had been terrorizing people for some time now. Yuri had his own encounter with some thugs on this island, as well.