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Yagyuu Hiroshi ([personal profile] usedlaserbeam) wrote2011-07-04 07:14 pm

003 | Violet City | Video / Action;

[Greetings, Johto! This video is coming to you from some secluded part of the streets of Violet City, courtesy of PhantomCam™, and features one Yagyuu Hiroshi sitting comfortably on a bench beneath the shade of a tree, engrossed in a book with his backpack resting securely at his feet. Perhaps most notably, he's not wearing his yellow-and-black Regulars jersey today, which is largely because it's currently piled next to him on the bench in something vaguely approximating a nest, with what can only be a Pokemon egg resting safely inside.

Yagyuu, for his part, is mostly oblivious to the fact that he's currently on candid cam, but the reason for it quickly becomes apparent—the egg in its nest is beginning to rock gently from side to side, making vaguely egg-like noises, and gradually beginning to glow.

(Fortunately, Phantom is wise enough to the workings of Pokemon hatchings that he's taken the initative to record this for posterity, regardless of whether or not his trainer is as quick on the uptake about it.)

Another few moments pass, and now at last Yagyuu takes notice, setting his book aside and turning his full attention to watch as the egg wobbles, brightens, cracks—]



Vee! Eevee!

[—and yields a bouncing newborn Eevee, still snug and secure in the jersey-nest, taking her first look at the world.

Book completely forgotten now, Yagyuu carefully extends a hand to his newest Pokemon, letting her inspect him a minute; after a few courtesy sniffs and nudges, the Eevee hops out of her nest and climbs up into Yagyuu's lap instead, settling in to ensure his full attention as she carefully inspects the human who's going to be her trainer. A minute later, Yagyuu's hands come to rest on her back, stroking through her fur as he conducts an appraisal of his own. This is, after all, his first attempt at breeding a Pokemon, and he's clearly intent on thoroughly examining just how well it turned out.]


Ah, aren't you a friendly one. Yes, it's a pleasure to meet you, too.

[And as Yagyuu continues to fuss over his new Eevee, Phantom apparently decides that his work here is done, and switches the feed off.]

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[identity profile] usedlaserbeam.livejournal.com 2011-07-12 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
And not nearly so much trouble.

[He resists the urge to take a step back, but instead scoops Lady out of her nest and gently sets her on the ground, letting her investigate the purple Eevee more properly. They are somewhat related, after all. Theoretically, it'll play nice.

He hopes.]


They're permitted in the cafe, I assume?

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[identity profile] futariniousama.livejournal.com 2011-07-12 03:42 am (UTC)(link)
I can only imagine.

[ Niou turns to lead the way, then, and after just a moment of inspecting Lady, Sugar the Eevee scampers after him. When Niou's strides get too long, Sugar tucks itself into a ball and rolls along, never losing momentum. or speed. ]

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[identity profile] usedlaserbeam.livejournal.com 2011-07-12 05:23 am (UTC)(link)
[Lady appears ready and eager to chase after her new playmate, but Yagyuu scoops her up again before she can get far and settles her back into her nest as he walks after Niou, lengthening his strides to help catch up. She is still freshly hatched, and he's new at this caretaking business. Better safe than sorry.]

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[identity profile] futariniousama.livejournal.com 2011-07-14 04:53 am (UTC)(link)
[ Niou's about to reach for the door of the café when he remembers his present company and hesitates long enough for Yagyuu to overtake him. Why open the door yourself when you're out with a gentleman? ]

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[identity profile] usedlaserbeam.livejournal.com 2011-07-14 05:35 am (UTC)(link)
[And in contrast, Yagyuu doesn't hesitate to reach for it when he does catch up, casting Niou a knowing glance as he does. Because it's only a little obvious, hesitating at a door, and there aren't many reasons why one might do it.

Also, they're them. Which is more than enough of an explanation as it is.]


After you, Niou-kun?

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[identity profile] futariniousama.livejournal.com 2011-07-15 12:57 am (UTC)(link)
[ He seems pleased, walking in ahead of his partner with Sugar rolling between his feet, always inches from tripping him. Once inside, the Ditto pops into the form of a Drifloon and takes on an Espeon, instead. (The better to disguise myself, my dears—)

Niou leads the way to a table in the corner that gives them a decent view of nearly the entire café, and he pauses there, looking first down at his chair, then up at Yagyuu. How much chivalry does he have to spare today? ]


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[identity profile] usedlaserbeam.livejournal.com 2011-07-22 12:27 am (UTC)(link)
[When it comes, Yagyuu meets the look with an expression best described as dryly amused, eyebrows arched as his glance likewise flicks from Niou to the chair and then back again; his tone, when he speaks, is the perfect complement to the expression.]

Are you planning to have me order for you while I'm at it? Cover the check for the both of us?

[He moves for his chair, settling Lady and her nest carefully into it, and then circles back around toward Niou's, stepping just slightly too close—enough that their arms bump lightly at the elbows—as he goes by to retrieve the chair for his partner.]

See you home to your front door when we're through, perhaps?

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[identity profile] futariniousama.livejournal.com 2011-07-29 03:02 am (UTC)(link)
[ Niou waits patiently until the chair is pulled out for him, then slides into his seat, letting their arms brush as he does. With a pleasant smile up at Yagyuu— ]

No, yes and yes.

[ He folds his hands beneath his chin and watches the waitresses flit back and forth. ]

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[identity profile] usedlaserbeam.livejournal.com 2011-07-29 03:12 am (UTC)(link)
Demanding.

[And then it's back to his own chair, shifting Lady and nest into his lap as he sits, watching Niou a few moments before turning his own attention to the hustle and bustle of the cafe. It's all Pokemon, of course, which isn't the most ideal, but still—no, it's interesting. And the costumes, Pokemon though they may be, are...intriguing.]

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[identity profile] futariniousama.livejournal.com 2011-08-03 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Hey, I coulda asked you to order for me, too. Then I'd've made you guess what I wanted.

[ He tears his eyes from the long legs and short skirts to watch his partner peruse the café staff. ]

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[identity profile] usedlaserbeam.livejournal.com 2011-08-03 11:21 pm (UTC)(link)
And you'd have wanted whatever I ordered. Gentleman's prerogative.

[There's a girl in a Butterfree costume that's particularly eye-catching, mostly for the sake of the wings. And also, perhaps, that she seems to be quite short, and making up for it with a decidedly tall pair of heels...

...not that he's looking or anything. Not in the slightest. It's just interesting.]

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[identity profile] futariniousama.livejournal.com 2011-08-04 06:33 pm (UTC)(link)
I love it when you take charge and completely disregard my opinion.

[ There's no hint of malice in the remark, only a little laugh as he nudges Yagyuu's ankle beneath the table. ]

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[identity profile] usedlaserbeam.livejournal.com 2011-08-04 08:26 pm (UTC)(link)
More often than not, it's for your own good.

[And the nudge draws his attention right back to Niou, the faintest hint of a smile playing at the corners of his lips.]

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[identity profile] futariniousama.livejournal.com 2011-08-04 10:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Niou can't help smiling at how quickly Yagyuu's gaze is redirected, and he drops his eyes to the table as he fights it, but he doesn't duck his head. These stupid smiles are nothing new to Yagyuu. ]

God only knows how I lived six months without you to make my decisions for me.

[ There's very little serious about this, either, regardless of the subject. Niou figures it's about time they gloss over the pain of those six months and turn it into a palatable subject. ]

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[identity profile] usedlaserbeam.livejournal.com 2011-08-04 10:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Nothing new indeed, but rewarding every time. Selfish and arrogant though it may be, Yagyuu highly enjoys knowing that he's one of the few, if not the only, persons who can elicit smiles like those out of Niou. And particularly so when treading around a subject like this; it's progress, and in the right direction, and that makes it doubly satisfying. So after a moment, he answers lightly: ]

That's what your conscience is for, Niou-kun. That little voice in your head that sounds like me?

[As the smile on his lips stays the same, but the one reflected in his eyes turns just a hint sharper.]
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[identity profile] futariniousama.livejournal.com 2011-08-04 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He raises his gaze again slowly, as slowly as the thinly-veiled smile morphs into a warm grin. Now he turns his head away, if just for a moment, before rolling his eyes back to his partner. The grin doesn't falter or fade. ]

That little voice? You wouldn't believe some of the shit it says to me.

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[identity profile] usedlaserbeam.livejournal.com 2011-08-04 11:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Stand up straight, press your shirt, conduct yourself properly?

[He says it dryly, as if that were anywhere even close to what might run through Niou's head under the guise of Yagyuu's voice. After all, his own 'conscience', in Niou's familiar tones, isn't much better.]

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[identity profile] futariniousama.livejournal.com 2011-08-05 06:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, it does correct my posture sometimes.

[ His foot hooks around the back of Yagyuu's ankle, then slides up his calf. ]

But it says all kinds of other shit. I'm sure you can imagine.

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[identity profile] usedlaserbeam.livejournal.com 2011-08-05 08:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[There's no chance his eyes are leaving Niou now, not after that. Playtime never ends, does it? They're still in public, he might have to put a stop to it soon, but the cafe is busy enough and with the abundance of cosplay waitresses around, it's reasonably certain no one's wasting time looking at them.]

Can I? Perhaps you'd better give me an example.

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[identity profile] futariniousama.livejournal.com 2011-08-17 06:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[ With Niou's grin and Yagyuu's voice: ]

'How unfortunate that this table is without a tablecloth.'

[ His foot slides a little higher and his grin a little wider. He'll leave Yagyuu to imagine the present advantages of a tablecloth; these things are better left implied. ]

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[identity profile] usedlaserbeam.livejournal.com 2011-08-18 12:58 am (UTC)(link)
[Niou, being as close in proximity and as familiar with Yagyuu as he is, will probably be the only one in the cafe to hear the slight catch in his breath--though whether it's from the words or the motion, it's hard to say. Perhaps it's a little of both.

It's a little too natural, then, to let himself fall into Niou's voice in return, quietly, still tinged with a hint of that same emotion as before.]


Yeah? I like the way he thinks.

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[identity profile] futariniousama.livejournal.com 2011-08-18 01:32 am (UTC)(link)
[ Niou leans forward, his grin morphing into something more secretive and sly. His voice drops to a conspiratorial murmur, still all deep timbre and supple glide. ]

That makes two of us, then. As usual.

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[identity profile] usedlaserbeam.livejournal.com 2011-08-18 01:50 am (UTC)(link)
As usual, indeed.

[Oh, right. Public. Behaving. Perhaps they ought to work on that...at some point.

He gives Niou's foot an experimental nudge.]


How nice to know you listen to him so...attentively.

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[identity profile] futariniousama.livejournal.com 2011-08-18 06:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Niou catches Yagyuu's foot between his for a moment before letting him go. Behaving is overrated. His voice slides back to normal. ]

Oh, you know me. I always do what I'm told.

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[identity profile] usedlaserbeam.livejournal.com 2011-08-18 09:15 pm (UTC)(link)
When asked the right way, at least.

[With one last glance, Yagyuu settles back a little farther in his chair and turns his eyes back to their surroundings for the moment.]

Or by the right person.

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