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It was a promise that had brought Mau to the cafe today. For having preformed well and for behaving properly, Nuu, Mau's bright blue drifblim, was floating around the table, happily munching on a selection of sandwiches. Mau himself had settled with a cup of strong tea. Many might have said it steeped too long with how strong the man had his tea, but it was the perfect bitter sweet for his tastes. Clad in his normal attire, pressed pants and fitted vests covered by the bleach white lab coat, Mau was reviewing some documents, now and then marking things with a pen. Uncharacteristically, thin metal framed glasses rested on his nose while he worked. The older scientist usually wouldn't be seen with glasses, but some how today was just a lazy day. He shifted, pushing the frames up while he worked.

Every time her human moved, Nuu perked up, hoping he would stop being boring and entertain her, or talk. Something. But he was busy and boring. When he was still not paying attention to her, she seemed to deflate. This went on for some time while she happily snacked, at least enjoying the food reward for being good. It was about time Mau treated her special. Her Aki-papa always got to come here, and so did Ran! Jealousy that even the shy Ire had been here had gotten the drifblim down, but today? Victory was hers. She got the special treat of eating in the fancy place with Mau.

But was he always this boring? "Bliiiiiim..." She heaved a sigh, causing only a glance and a smile from her trainer before he settled back on his work. Boooooooooooooring. She took to glancing about the room for anyone interesting. Would it be ok to talk to others? She didn't recognize anyone.

Until a blond head walked in. It was the man from the forest! The funny one that flailed and talked loudly with funny words when she helped him across the river. Did he remember her helping? She had been a good helper, yes she had. With Mau distracted, Nuu set the remainder of her food on the table, and took the time to remove crumbs from her mouth and two of her hands before slowly fading away, only to reappear behind Frost, looming behind him, ready to hug him in greeting.

"DRIF!" And two of her arms wrapped around the unfortunate man, lifting him up in a happy hug.

At the first yelp, Mau was on his feet and stalking over to the blue balloon. Though hearing the poor victim call Nuu a heathen almost caused him to smile. But the man, whom he realized had been accosted by Nuu before, was not looking at all comfortable.

"Nuu." Mau's voice was dark. The ghost instantly set Frost down, but ddn't quite let go of him. She began chattering at Mau, sounding angry and slightly dejected. "This is not the time to take that tone with me." Mau cut off his pokemon, seemingly to understand what she was saying. Or at least getting the gist of it. "Go back to the table." More protest. Mau reached for his pokeballs, but that threat was enough for Nuu to return, sulking, to the table and continue with her food. She was in trouble and knew it. With the balloon now away, Mau turned to Frost.

"Quite sorry about that. Are you alright?" He hoped that Nuu hadn't hurt him, and that the look of discomfort was just because she had startled him.

Mau had to think about that a moment. "Lately she has been more... er... physical. She enjoys poking me when I'm trying to work. But you're the only one I've seen her grab. Perhaps it's because she's met you before." Mau mused. He knew well why Nuu wouldn't pick him up. He'd sooner stab the balloon with his tie pin then allow her to cart him around in, as Frost may well put it, an undignified manor. But the fact that Nuu could have potentially caused him harm, what with his ribs not having not fully healed, Mau felt the need to make it up to him.

"Allow me to make it up to you. What were you thinking of having?" It was the start of him offering to pay to make up for Nuu's actions. Of course he had no idea what Frost was thinking.

Mau's face softened from the irritated worry Nuu had caused, to a relaxed, almost neutral smile. With a slight incline of his head he gestured for Frost to repeat his order to the barista grunt manning the counter. While the sandwich was easy enough, Mau didn't want to order the wrong tea. So instead, while Frost decided, Mau paid for the meal for the grunt as way of apology for Nuu's antics.

"I really don't know what's gotten into Nuu lately." Mau offered, closing his wallet and sliding it into one of his pockets. He glanced to the table where Nuu was floating around, looking at them, but simply remaining where she was. "You're welcome to join us if you'd like the company." Maybe he'd see why Nuu liked to pester this poor grunt. "But if you're working..." He gestured to the roll of paper Frost had possession of. "I understand."

Mau could appreciate working on a side project in one's free time. And working towards a promotion? Even better. Nuu however, was annoyed that these men BOTH would rather work then play with her. Oh well. It couldn't be helped if she didn't want to get yelled at again. So for now she'd be good.

"What is it you're working on, if I might ask." He shuffled his own papers, stacking them to give the other man some room for his food and drink. He was, honestly, curious what this man worked on. He wasn't even sure if he had a specific department he worked in, as they'd never spoke to each other outside the single mission a while ago.