usedlaserbeam | 017 | Goldenrod City

[It may seem like an odd endeavor, wandering the snowy streets of Goldenrod in such relatively unpleasant weather, but sure enough, that's precisely what Yagyuu's doing today. It's not the first time he's gone over these streets and it almost certainly won't be the last; he's not so much exploring today as he is just walking the familiar byways, his breath making translucent clouds in the chilly air.

There's a Vulpix riding along with him, curled around his shoulders and supported atop his backpack, nuzzled in close to his neck like an oversize, furry, Fire-type scarf. If the weight or the awkwardness of ferrying her in that way bothers him, he certainly doesn't show it; his own scarf is draped light but snug from his neck to his chin, and the collar of his heavy winter coat is turned up as added protection against the cold.

He's carrying a few bags with him, of varying sizes, all unmistakably from the Goldenrod Department Store—evidently, he's been out shopping. And perhaps he still is, because at the moment he's stopped in front of the frosted glass window of a jewelry store, peering in at the display and watching the light catch the facets of the gemstones as they glitter against their black velvet backings.]

Another four days and you'll be six months old, Masako. It is strange how time flies, isn't it?

[He's speaking quietly, more to himself than the little fox on his shoulders.]

And strange, too, how much can change in seven months.

[And he seems to dwell on that, lost in thought, as the jewels gleam bright in the window and the fine mist of his condensing breath drifts and disperses in the cold afternoon air.]

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...Are you ransacking the house?

Uh.

....No?

I ask only because you seem to have a tail.

What? I don't have a-- [he looks behind him here, and he spots the teddiursa, who just finished putting back everything in the cupboard marui just emptied in search for gum.] Hey, didn't I tell you to-

[the video cuts here for a moment. it's about a minute before marui comes back.]

Sorry 'bout that, I think I pressed something when I-- [he waves a hand dismissively.] Mm, nevermind that.

Even just one pack of gum will do, please!

Green apple, cherry, raspberry, and melon. I'll check and see what's in stock.

[He is still kind of unsure there, Marui.]

You're certain nothing's wrong?

Thanks, Yagyuu! You're the best, anyone tell you that lately? [biiiiiig grin.]

Y-yeah, nothing's wrong, totally nothing you should worry about!

Flattery won't get me home any faster, Marui-kun.

[And there's no way he's gonna believe that, thanks.]

And 'nothing I should worry about' isn't precisely the same thing as nothing at all, you know.

I-it's fine! Everything's fine and under control! You worry too much, you know? Anyway, I'll see you when you get back! Don't take too long, it's freezing out you might turn into an icicle or something! Bye! [someone might have been in a hurry to end the conversation. said someone might also be eating the sugarcubes when you get back.]

[Well, that's cause to investigate if ever there were one. And thus, along comes Yagyuu shortly thereafter, well-stocked with the aforementioned four boxes of gum (and an extra one of standard pink flavor, just in case) and curious to see why it is that his teammate is apparently having a nervous breakdown in his absence.]

Marui-kun?

Yagyuu! You're back!

[he straightens up from his seat in the living room, putting aside the bowl of sugar cubes he was eating. he would have stood up, but there is a tired teddiursa on his lap. a machamp is sweeping the floor nearby, in place of the teddiursa.]

Didja get the gum?

[He holds up the bag, indicating it with a nod.]

I managed to find all the ones you wanted. Here.

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