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"You've reached Steven Stone. Leave a message, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can."
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"You've reached Steven Stone. Leave a message, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can."
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That's correct.
[He nods, watching a waiter return with two steaming cups of green tea.]
At least, Pess never experienced that.
[He nods, watching a waiter return with two steaming cups of green tea.]
At least, Pess never experienced that.
Good afternoon. [They certainly seem like a happy family, and Minato can't help smiling looking at Beldum being excited about its surroundings. There's a bench near where Steven's seated and Minato takes a seat near to them, his hands noticeably out of his pockets and placed awkwardly on his lap.
Metagross is new to Minato, and he looks up to get a closer look at the Pokemon. ...its eyes bear a resemblance to Beldum, somehow.] Beldum looks happy...who's this one though?
Metagross is new to Minato, and he looks up to get a closer look at the Pokemon. ...its eyes bear a resemblance to Beldum, somehow.] Beldum looks happy...who's this one though?
[ and beldum is very happy! while it's still a child, one thing that it's good at is breaking the ice when people feel awkward. when minato sits down, it'll float on over to boop him gently on the cheek. long time no see! ]
It is. It's always been one to wear its heart on its sleeve.
[ his smile remains as he gently pets the top of metagross' head. the cool, hard steel wouldn't be comfortable to most, but steven loves it. ]
This one is Metagross. It's my closest partner.
It is. It's always been one to wear its heart on its sleeve.
[ his smile remains as he gently pets the top of metagross' head. the cool, hard steel wouldn't be comfortable to most, but steven loves it. ]
This one is Metagross. It's my closest partner.
Ah. [Minato's a bit touched by what Beldum does, and he holds out a hand to touch the Pokemon in return.
Animals, mythological beings, Pokemon...whatever they're called, he can't say they're any much harder to understand than people at times.]
The two of you must be really close if it'll let you sit on it. [Then he points towards Beldum.] I'm kind of curious though...are they related?
Animals, mythological beings, Pokemon...whatever they're called, he can't say they're any much harder to understand than people at times.]
The two of you must be really close if it'll let you sit on it. [Then he points towards Beldum.] I'm kind of curious though...are they related?
[ Well, here she is again. Otome really ought to stay home, considering how often these "bouts" seem to be occurring where she loses control of her legs, but unfortunately, she can't just stay home when she's capable of helping out.
... So here she is, somewhere on a sidewalk, struggling to push herself up so she can at least drag herself over to her dropped cellphone. Getting Kazfiel to help is likely the way to go, and she'd rather not inconvenience anyone by calling them. ]
... So here she is, somewhere on a sidewalk, struggling to push herself up so she can at least drag herself over to her dropped cellphone. Getting Kazfiel to help is likely the way to go, and she'd rather not inconvenience anyone by calling them. ]
[ if things were normal for steven, upon discovering otome unable to move, he'd almost certainly fuss about her pushing herself while obviously not well. there would be gentle scolding about not resting at home, wondering why she's out in the first place, and reminiscing back to their conversations about how things were bound to get worse in the colony before they'd get better.
but when he sees her on the ground at this particular time, his actions don't exactly reflect the relationship they have. he'll rush to her side, of course - that much is the same. he'll pick up her phone in one hand before crouching down to meet her eyes, offering his hand. ]
You look like you could use a pick-me-up.
[ he's smiling... but it's not in the fond way that he usually smiles at her. this one is genuine, yes, but it's unfamiliar and polite - as is habitual when he's greeting a stranger. there's also the fact that he has a patch over his right eye, but that's about to be the least of their troubles. ]
but when he sees her on the ground at this particular time, his actions don't exactly reflect the relationship they have. he'll rush to her side, of course - that much is the same. he'll pick up her phone in one hand before crouching down to meet her eyes, offering his hand. ]
You look like you could use a pick-me-up.
[ he's smiling... but it's not in the fond way that he usually smiles at her. this one is genuine, yes, but it's unfamiliar and polite - as is habitual when he's greeting a stranger. there's also the fact that he has a patch over his right eye, but that's about to be the least of their troubles. ]
[ It does occur to her that his smile's not the same - but Steven's more than capable of different expressions and it's not enough to tell by something like that - and Otome blinks... but what really catches her off-guard is that eyepatch.
She doesn't reach for his hand, instead blurting out with uncharacteristic dismay-- ]
What happened to your eye???
She doesn't reach for his hand, instead blurting out with uncharacteristic dismay-- ]
What happened to your eye???
[ oh. well... that's not exactly the firsf thing he would have expected a stranger to point out, but maybe it does look a bit odd... ]
I'm not sure if you know this, but CERES put implants into our eyes upon arrival. I'm not prone to blindness in any way; if I were to make an educated guess, the implants may be malfunctioning with the rest of the technology in the colony.
[ he seems pretty calm about it - no need to worry this woman with his own troubles, after all. his offered hand remains. ]
Are you able to stand?
I'm not sure if you know this, but CERES put implants into our eyes upon arrival. I'm not prone to blindness in any way; if I were to make an educated guess, the implants may be malfunctioning with the rest of the technology in the colony.
[ he seems pretty calm about it - no need to worry this woman with his own troubles, after all. his offered hand remains. ]
Are you able to stand?
Edited 2016-09-02 12:55 (UTC)
I see... That's quite a predicament.
[ his gaze trails off to the side for a moment as he thinks. if he brought metagross out to help, it might scare her... its appearance tended to do that for people who weren't used to seeing pokémon. ]
If I'm not imposing too much by offering, I could carry you somewhere a bit more comfortable? There are some benches not too far from here - they'd be better than the ground, I assume.
[ but there's a pause- ]
Of course, you aren't required to agree. I'm not sure if I'd be so willing to let a stranger do such a thing if the roles were reversed, and I can certainly find someone else to help.
[ his smile remains, as if nothing he said was remotely out of the ordinary. ]
[ his gaze trails off to the side for a moment as he thinks. if he brought metagross out to help, it might scare her... its appearance tended to do that for people who weren't used to seeing pokémon. ]
If I'm not imposing too much by offering, I could carry you somewhere a bit more comfortable? There are some benches not too far from here - they'd be better than the ground, I assume.
[ but there's a pause- ]
Of course, you aren't required to agree. I'm not sure if I'd be so willing to let a stranger do such a thing if the roles were reversed, and I can certainly find someone else to help.
[ his smile remains, as if nothing he said was remotely out of the ordinary. ]
Edited 2016-09-03 14:03 (UTC)
...
[ Her eyes narrow a little further, lips pressing together because she doesn't immediately want to blurt out something that she's going to regret. Still, for just a few seconds, there's a flash of something like hurt in her eyes.
Stranger...? ]
I see... so we haven't met.
[ Except they have?? She'd rather think it's some odd event causing this and not just Steven... lashing out? But this would be incredibly unlike him in the first place-- no, that can't be it. ]
[ Her eyes narrow a little further, lips pressing together because she doesn't immediately want to blurt out something that she's going to regret. Still, for just a few seconds, there's a flash of something like hurt in her eyes.
Stranger...? ]
I see... so we haven't met.
[ Except they have?? She'd rather think it's some odd event causing this and not just Steven... lashing out? But this would be incredibly unlike him in the first place-- no, that can't be it. ]
[ seeing as he genuinely doesn't remember a thing about the woman he's speaking to, he can't exactly make heads or tails of her reaction. still, he's observant enough to notice that there's a subtle change in her expression - not enough to understand the weight of the feelings behind it, but enough to comment on it. ]
Not that I recall... Though if I've introduced myself in the past, you have my sincerest apologies.
[ there's absolutely nothing in his tone that could be taken as passive aggressive behaviour or any sort of spite. ]
Not that I recall... Though if I've introduced myself in the past, you have my sincerest apologies.
[ there's absolutely nothing in his tone that could be taken as passive aggressive behaviour or any sort of spite. ]
... It's all right. [ a little distantly, perhaps, but she's trying very hard to remain composed. To think like a doctor instead of a friend. Steven doesn't remember her, and if so... is that permanent, she wonders. She can't say for certain, but it's better not to distress him unnecessarily right now. ]
It's difficult to remember past initial introductions... if you could just help me find a bench, I should be fine from there.
It's difficult to remember past initial introductions... if you could just help me find a bench, I should be fine from there.
Still, that's hardly an excuse on my part. A lady should not be disrespected in such a way - again, I apologize.
[ it really is odd... even with people that haven't made much of an impact on him, he almost always at least remembers their face. maybe they only met in passing, or spoke on the network?
in any case, she doesn't seem to be one for conversation, so he won't press the matter. he hands her phone back to her before kneeling down, gently moving her to a proper position so that he can lift her up. ]
I suppose it would be odd to introduce myself again, but I hope you don't mind if I ask for your name once more.
[ it really is odd... even with people that haven't made much of an impact on him, he almost always at least remembers their face. maybe they only met in passing, or spoke on the network?
in any case, she doesn't seem to be one for conversation, so he won't press the matter. he hands her phone back to her before kneeling down, gently moving her to a proper position so that he can lift her up. ]
I suppose it would be odd to introduce myself again, but I hope you don't mind if I ask for your name once more.
Edited 2016-09-04 14:09 (UTC)
I see. It's a pleasure to... "properly" make your acquaintance, Miss Yanagiya.
[ such an introduction is a little strange, but there isn't really another way he can put it. he'd only address her in such a formal matter in the past when gently teasing her, but it's clear that he's completely serious about it now. ]
Let's not idle any longer, then. [ with one arm holding her back and the other propped under her legs, he'll lift her without problem, princess-style. kawaii. ] Up we go-!
[ such an introduction is a little strange, but there isn't really another way he can put it. he'd only address her in such a formal matter in the past when gently teasing her, but it's clear that he's completely serious about it now. ]
Let's not idle any longer, then. [ with one arm holding her back and the other propped under her legs, he'll lift her without problem, princess-style. kawaii. ] Up we go-!
[ yes!!! it'll be nuzzling right into that offered hand - it feels a lot like metagross does, despite the different colouring. ]
I should hope so - we've been together for a very long time.
[ he's not kidding when he said that metagross is his closest partner - it was his first pokémon, receiving it as a beldum when he was just starting out his journey as a young boy. when someone inquires about them, he's always more than happy to respond. ]
In a way, yes. With proper training and under the right conditions, a Beldum will eventually grow into a Metagross through a process known as evolution.
I should hope so - we've been together for a very long time.
[ he's not kidding when he said that metagross is his closest partner - it was his first pokémon, receiving it as a beldum when he was just starting out his journey as a young boy. when someone inquires about them, he's always more than happy to respond. ]
In a way, yes. With proper training and under the right conditions, a Beldum will eventually grow into a Metagross through a process known as evolution.
[ It would be kawaii if this wasn't so concerning--!! But alas, Otome can't even bring herself to get flustered or even tease him a little, like she usually would, because right now, she's as good as a stranger to him. ]
You're rather strong, aren't you?
You're rather strong, aren't you?
[ while she's all concerned, steven actually seems to be in generally good spirits for someone who's lost sight in one eye (and memories of a close friend). it's a blissful ignorance that contrasts her uncertainty. ]
I won't deny it, but you're quite light to begin with.
[ he winks, but it just looks kind of goofy with the eyepatch. how do you be charming when you look like a goddamn pirate. ]
I won't deny it, but you're quite light to begin with.
[ he winks, but it just looks kind of goofy with the eyepatch. how do you be charming when you look like a goddamn pirate. ]
[ You probably shouldn't even try, Steven. Otome merely nods in response, unable to once again bring herself to respond in the usual manner (something about praising a girl you're cradling or something along those lines).
But no, she can't do it. ]
... Thank you.
But no, she can't do it. ]
... Thank you.
Don't mention it.
[ for some reason, he has an odd feeling that this woman is holding something back... but seeing as they've only just met, it would be rude of him to ask. if anything, she's probably just shaken up from having lost feeling in her legs - that in itself has to be a shock.
thankfully the benches aren't far from where she fell, and he's able to carefully place her down in an upright position. ]
There we are... you weren't injured at all when you fell, were you?
[ for some reason, he has an odd feeling that this woman is holding something back... but seeing as they've only just met, it would be rude of him to ask. if anything, she's probably just shaken up from having lost feeling in her legs - that in itself has to be a shock.
thankfully the benches aren't far from where she fell, and he's able to carefully place her down in an upright position. ]
There we are... you weren't injured at all when you fell, were you?
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