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[OTA] The Rougher the Better

WHO: Dove and You!
WHAT: All the things! She's got a lot of moods~
WHEN: Anytime in May
WHERE: All over (have wings, will travel-)

[VIDEO - Brunch Crew!]

[It’s early, but she’s already up and enjoying the sunlight beaming through her living room window as she lounges on her couch, wrapped up in just a simple silk robe and her hair in lazy, fluffy waves. Someone got their beauty sleep, if that cheerful smile is anything to go off of.]

Hey guys! That… ‘date-night-not-date-night’ seemed to go really well last time I asked, so I was wondering if anyone would maybe be interested in brunch. My treat! I don’t have a shoot today, and I’d still like to get to know more of Us better. [The kidnapped crew, she means.] Just let me know!

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[VIDEO - Sparring Buddies]

[There’s another video to come, and had anyone caught her first one, they may be surprised by the sudden change of pace. She’s at the park, but this time with her hair tied back and she seems to be in workout gear- or at least a sports bra and leggings.

She’s still smiling and friendly, but this time it’s anything but lazy. Her wings are out, and it looks like she’s been flying fairly hard.] Does anyone out there spar, still? Like… hand to hand or with Gifts- [She shakes her head, still catching her breath and correcting herself quickly.] Magic, I mean. I know it’s not… obviously dangerous here, but my Guard would kill me for not keeping up with my training.

[There’s a split second look on her face that reads as complete sass when she remembers that her Guard would ever know if she hadn’t been training. She’s not even sure she’ll ever see them again. Still though… She really needs to burn off some energy.

It fades quickly, but there’s a daring grin that could be read as pretty much anything.]

The rougher the better.

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[ACTION - Everglade]

[Ugh, why had she decided to stick around after that shoot? Twilight has crept up on her much more quickly than she had realized, and she’s lost in the ever-so-welcoming heart of the Everglade.

She absolutely sticks out like a sore thumb, even with her wings hidden and her glow dimmed to almost nothing. The one afternoon she decides not to bring Ace along or decent change of comfy clothes… ugh.

She’ll just… start to head back, now, she guesses. She’ll be fine, right? She’s the Archangel. She could level the entire area if she had to, but… she’d…really… rather not…

…She really just needs to find the archway and get home.]

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[ACTION - Prom dress shopping!]

[She hadn’t intended to cause a commotion, but she has to admit… she’s having a blast with the seamstress and shop-owner, going through dress after dress. She’s obviously in her comfort zone.

Sure, prom is for teenagers, but the invitation had been for everyone, and she’s not about to pass up an opportunity for formal wear and mingling. She can’t be the only adult going, and she’s texted a few of her new friends already. Even if they don’t stay for the full event, she’s well aware of the clubs nearby. They’ll make a night of it, yet.
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Who knows, maybe someone will sweep me off my feet under the stars! [she laughs with a flourish, twirling the flowing skirt of the gown playfully. She highly doubts it, but it suits the mood, and…well, maybe she needs to wrap this up. There might be other girls waiting for help with their own gowns…]

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[DIY: She can be anywhere! Shoot me a message on Plurk if you have an idea!]

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[Satou is just getting off work when she spots Dove. When she's on duty as a Detective, Satou tries not to mess with Everglade's after dark policy: She may not agree, but she upholds the laws of Everglade...

After work is fine, though. She can live by her own code when she's not working.]

Good evening, miss! Are you on your way home? It's dangerous to go alone!

I don't have what you call 'gifts', besides healing magic, which may not help in this case, but I do have my axe with me, if you need practice in that sort of fighting.

[Amy had decided that maybe this prom thing would be best for her to make friends whhile she's here. So she was browsing around for a dress of her own, only to turn around and blink at the other woman.]

That's pretty!

[She pauses and scratches a spot behind her ear out of mild anxiety.]

Um...maybe you could help me look for one for me too?

[Lea looks a bit down when he replies.]

I can handle rough sparring. And frankly I could use the distraction.

Though what kind of magic are we talking, exactly?

[That fire in her eyes quiets a little at the look on his face. That.... doesn't seem much like the Lea she's met.]

Ah... fire is my strongest, but I can do water and plants, too. [Among other things.] Meet me at the park? [Maybe once he's there she can figure it out a little better...]

[It's pitiful- She nearly jumps out of her skin at the greeting, and feels all the more foolish for it when she realizes it's just a young woman. Dangerous to go alone, indeed.]

Yes, I'm starting to realize that... [she smiles sheepishly, pushing back her hair. She glances around a little.] Are... you alone, too?

[That does get a bit of a smile; not quite his usual standard, but better than nothing.]

Fire huh? Looks like we've got that in common then.

[He generates a small fireball in his palm by way of demonstration before dismissing it.]

Anyway, I'll be there shortly.

[And he ends the feed there to head over to the park.]

[Oh, whoa, a lady with an axe. That's new.]

Ah... well... I do have a sword, but my training with it hasn't exactly been... extensive....

[Dove turns a blushing smile at the woman, reaching up to smooth the strap at her shoulder.] Thanks! I really do like this one!

[She picks up on the anxiety even before she sees it and steadies her smile, calming down as best she can from the giddy rush.] I'd love to! Did you have a style in mind?

[...Seems like the angel has no hesitations in taking over for the store owner.]

[The smile, however tiny it might be, is encouraging at least. She mirrors it at the sight of his own little flame, then nods, taking a seat in the grass too cool off a bit while she waits for him there. She's got her pokemon for company.]

[Lea arrives at the park not long after, his own Pokemon in tow. His Growlithe is walking on a leash- with a proper dog collar and licence too-, and his Honedge floats along next to him. The latter draws a few odd looks from passers by, but Lea's used to it by now.

The slight smile returns when he sees she's got her own Pokémon with her.]

Well I was gonna ask if you minded that I brought my Pokémon, but I guess I don't need to.

[She grins up at him from her place on the ground, having been distracted by the swablu in her lap. Looks like even little cloud wings need to be sorted every now and then.

Ace, her houndour, begins growling almost immediately at the approach and greeting, but stops when it sees just who is addressing his mistress.

...The eevee just goes to tackle the leashed Growlithe, in true Lovey fashion.]

Nah, the more the merrier, [she laughs, instinctively setting a hand on Ace's collar. Doesn't seem to necessary, though, as the pokemon is wagging it's tail now. She wonders if she'll ever not be surprised.]

[The Growlithe, unprepared for Lovey's enthusiastic greeting, is knocked over. But once he realizes that she's just playing, he happily nuzzles her. The Honedge, meanwhile, floats there acting as though it's far to dignified to participate in such activities.

Lea unhooks the leash from his Growlithe's collar.]

There; now if they start tussling they won't need rescued from a tangled leash. Dove, guys, meet Fireball and Buster.

[He indicated the Growlithe and Honedge in turn.]

And Lovey and Ace I know, but who's this little guy?

[Indicates the Swablu.]

[Dove just laughs and shakes her head at the eevee's affection, watching approvingly as the two begin to roll about. Once she's sure they're just playing, she turns her attention back to Lea and the...floating sword?

She gives both a smile in greeting, but blinks and looks down at the Swablu, then picks it up and pushes herself to her feet. The little bird trills its own greeting at the man and the other pokemon, then looks up at the angel holding it, as if eagerly awaiting it's introduction.

Dove just looks guilty for a minute, cheeks pink.] This is swablu, [she finally manages.] I've uh... just been calling him Cloud... [Look, what else is she supposed to name it-]

[Since Fireball is too occupied to be concerned with manners, Buster inclines its hilt slightly forward in a close approximation of a polite nod when greeted by the Swablu.

Though Lea actually gives a bit of an amused smirk at the name.]

'Cloud', huh?

[He glanced at Buster, then back at Cloud, the amused smirk becoming much closer to his normal expression.]

You know, I have a feeling these two are gonna get along great.

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[At first, Satou is about to say "of course not!" She advocates not being alone after dark in Everglade, after all!

... But then she remembers that oh wait. She is alone. Oops.]

Yeah, kinda! But it's okay. I'm a Detective here~. Keeping everyone safe is my game~!

[She gives him a coy look.] It suits him! ...right? [Obviously, she knows it's far too late to cover it up and much better to laugh at herself instead.]

Oh? Why's that- [The words have just barely left her lips before the swablu hops into the air and goes to swoop around the honedge, twittering happily.

Ace, bored, apparently thinks he needs a little attention, and slowly pass up to Lea's feet, looking up at the man expectantly. He smells the same as the younger one...]

[The Honedge, for his part, is briefly startled by the swooping, but once he realizes the little Swablu is just playing, he floats ff a little ways so the fluffy bird isn't also swooping around the human's heads. Lea chuckles slightly at the sight before turning back to Dove.]

Well see, there's this warrior from my world named Cloud; I haven't really met him, but I have heard of him. And he uses the same type of big, heavy sword I named Buster after, a buster sword. So... [gestures to the two Pokémon] Cloud and Buster the sword.

The name does suit him though. Better than it suits the one from my world even, from what I hear.

[Dove just sets her hands on her hips and watches the two airborne Pokémon fondly as she listens to the explanation.]

Huh. Makes sense, [she grins, turning her gaze to Ace as he starts to paw at Lea's feet.] Seems like a lighthearted name for a warrior, though. [Then again... she's Dove. Not exactly an intimidating name for an Archangel either. She's got little room to talk.

She pauses a moment, studying him a little more obviously now.] You doing okay?

[She grins. What a realization. At least neither of them is alone now.]

A detective? You mean you work here? [That's... unsettling. But then again... Dove's met quite a number of those younger than her that are more than capable of handling themselves. Maybe it's just her guardian instinct kicking in.]

Yes! I may look small, but I promise that I pack a punch. Though, the laws in Everglade are a bit... strange.

[She smiles weakly.]

I can't arrest anyone who attacks at night, but I can fight back..?

[Well, look at that. Dove can't help but smile. Good for this girl! She's confident in herself.

She does look a little taken aback at the last half of the explanation, though.]

....Remind me again what those laws are? [Being attacked is legal here?!]

[Lea notices Ace pawing at his feet, and almost without thinking, bends down to give him a reassuring pat on the head, even rubbing his ears a bit if the Pokémon will let him. He returns his attention to Dove at her question though and sigh a bit.]

I'll live.

[He debates leaving it at that for a moment, but opts to explain.]

Xion- the friend from back home that I lived with here- got sent home. Which I guess should be a good thing, since she's back where she belongs, but...

[He trails off shrugging slightly, the end of the sentence obvious.]

[Seems to be enough for the houndour. The Pokémon leans into the ear scratching for a moment, then turns to lick the man's hand.

Dove, meanwhile, simply listens, heart sinking as the pieces fall together.] I'm sorry, Lea... [Girlfriend? That... would really stink. She doesn't dare ask- not when it's this raw.

She considers him a moment. Is he sure he really wants to spar?]

[Lea smiles just a little as Ace licks his hand; it's really hard to stay sad when getting licked by a dog.

The slight smile remains at Dove's words.]

Thanks. I'm just glad I can remember her this time, at least, even if it makes things harder in the short term.

[There are a lot of questions she wants to ask. Has this happened before? Who is she to him? Why would he forget?

Instead, she just reaches out and squeezes his forearm in what she hopes is a bolstering show of friendship. If he's paying enough attention, he might get sense of a stronger boost of that warm energy she seems to carry with her.]

Yeah... Anything I can do to make it easier? I'm...fairly good at listening and distractions, [she tells him with a hopeful smile.]

[He does notice that energy boost, and his smile strengthens just a bit at it. He'd really just come here looking for a distraction, but the offer of listening is appealing too.]

Wouldn't mind talking for a bit. Though just fair warning, Xion's story is seriously complicated.

[She grins and nods decidedly, turning to pick up her bag and sling it over her shoulder.] I've got all day, [she tells him, motioning to her pokemon.] There's a shop with really good teas not far from here, if you want to walk and talk.

Sounds good.

You think the Pokémon will be OK on their own for a bit, or can we bring them with us?

[She shrugs.] The shop lady always seems excited to see Lovey, at least, so I figure it's okay... I'm sure they'd be alright if you wanted to let them play a while, though.

[The houndour huffs.] Ace will keep an eye on things, right bud?

[Whiiiiiiine.]

[Lea considered for a moment.]

Yeah, probably better leave them here. I've never really taken mine into a restaurant or anything like that before, so I dunno how they'd act.

[She laughs.] Fair enough. We won't be too far away.

[Looks like the eevee is insisting she'll be accompanying them, though. Shaking her head, Dove scoops her up and sets her against her shoulder, motioning for Lea to follow her.

Ace just huffs again and turns to watch the swablu swoop around the sword pokemon again.]

[Lea nods, giving his Pokémon a wave before heading off to follow Dove.]

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Wanna handwave from here since this has been going since May? X3