Day off - Open

[Vanitas]

Van was glad that Nix enjoyed her drink just as much as he did his own. The Ralts' then said she, despite her age that seemed almost equal to Van, he would always appreciate a good milshake. "Sure. Why not?" He asked rhetorically with a small grin. After all, why not enjoy something as long as it did not harm or bother someone else? Being 'adult' only meant being boring and losing oneself, so in a sense, Van swore he would never mature so much as to forget or deny who he really was. And Nix did not seem to do so either, which he was glad about. Pokemons were already losing themselves because of the fog, but they did not need to by themselves as well.

After taking another sip, he made another shutter of delight and leaned backwards into his chair, relaxing a little. Ice cold, just the way he loved it. He never was that fond of warm drinks, except an aftertoon tea every now and then. Unlike Nix, he never had any problems in his childhood, except him being a lone wolf, if not some sort of maverick. He never minded, maybe due to his dark nature, despite his dark nature being a big part of the cause for him never having gained real friends throughout his life. 

The most recent exception was of course Roamer, though... he grew kind of fond of the Ralts as well.

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Level 5 / Synchronize / Growl, Teleport, Confuse Ray 

A little time passed, each pokemon drinking from their own order before the waitress returned with a smile and a plate. She asked nix once more if there was anything she wanted and the girl opened ehr mouth and paused, she doubted they did dried ghostweed here. "Do you have Salads? Maybe a nanab salad?" she asked after a moment and was told they did fruit salads and nix grinned and nodded. A flick of a pen and a another kind nod and she was gone, the new plate of food before the other pokemon and nix wondered if a fruit salad was anything like a berry mix.

It was then she noted she hadnt said a word to the pokemon who had taken her in at his table, she should do something about that. "Been exploring long? Family trait?" she asked,unsure what else to begin with. His name she had and his age didnt matter, his back ground might be interesting if he cared to share it but she didnt like to offer her own on a platter so she knew not all pokemon would. couldnt hurt to ask, she hoped.

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[Vanitas]

There was an atmosphere of serene tranquility around them, which Van appreciated. They talked when they wanted to and remained quiet to enjoy their drinks when they wanted to. There was no pressure, no stress, no discomfort. They simply enjoyed their time while being nearby, which was the way he liked it. He continued to lean back and relax on his chair, almost in a state of sleep since he had closed his eyes.

Eventually however, the waitress returned, asking Nix if she wanted anything to eat, which made Van open his eyes and return to a normal sitting position. She wanted a nanab salad, and they indeed had it on the menu. Good for the Ralts. But what was most important for him was that the waitress had brought him the meal he had ordered. A big plate, on it a Vegi Roast with fried potatoes and a big spoon full of sour creme. The roast and potatoes were so hot that they still steamed slightly, causing a lot of water to form in Van's mouth.

Taking his fork and knife, he began eating his meal, showing proper mannerisms as to not disgust Nix. His bites were small, his eating pace steady, and his mouth closed as he chewed quietly. But he definetly enjoyed his hearty meal, causing him to smile throughout him feasting.

He had not even realized that some minutes had past again, his ears suddenly twitching when Nix spoke up to him. This made him put his cutlery down and look at the Ralts again. "Not for long. Barely a week, but a couple of missions already fulfilled. And no, my parents are no explorers. They produce ice for hot summers and remove snow from the streets during the winter." He responded, mentioning the simple role of his family in the town.

"And you?" He asked back, not feeling the necessity to repeat the questions Nix had already asked before. 

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Level 5 / Synchronize / Growl, Teleport, Confuse Ray 

Nix had to be honest, she almost knew this would happen. She watched the other pokemon set in to his meal and right away, she was glad she had ordered her own. She didnt exactly want what he had but it looked like a good meal and he certainly seemed to like it, defiantly a good idea to be ready to eat when others were. He ate for a little before setting aside his cutlery and answering her question, she tilted her head at this and then laughed softly.

"Ages, months, years. I dont even remember really, i came here...after.." she started before she took a breath, did she want to do this? Well she didnt actually mind tell others what had happened, she just hated the pity and worry she got when she gave the story. She didnt want others to worry about her or her issues, and she didnt want to make anyone uncomfortable. But he had asked, it would be rude not to say. "When my parents and sister were kidnapped i barely escaped, at least i hope my father was kidnapped. When i landed from the teleport i was close to here, no money and no food and so i was taken in at the guild. The chance to explore, see new places no one else had ever seen and the fact i still need to find them drove me but its been working behind the scenes mostly. Only in the last few months have i gotten to missions" she said, a long breath after she spoke.

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[Vanitas]

Years; really? He had not expected Nix to be part of the guild for such a long time. She was must be very experienced, and pretty tenacious and powerful. If it was true, which he did not doubt, it made him wonder how in the world she was still in her base form. Maybe because she did not want to evolve? Did that even make sense? Not to him, but hey, every pokemon was different.

After briefly mentioning that NIx had not been from here, she paused. It seemed she had accidentally stumbled upon a sore place within her heart. The past could be painful indeed, and since she hesitated so much, it probably was not a pleasant set of memories. She seemed to think about something for a couple of moments, though what it was he could not tell. Maybe she was thinking about telling him more about herself, though he could not be sure.

But then, likely considering the fact that he had asked politely, she opened up and revealed her story. Wait, what? Her family, including her, had been kidnapped, though she managed to escape? Apparently, she somehow managed to teleport to this place, though without anything to live with. This was why the guild took her in and raised her in their image; to be an explorer. And she fulfilled that role with the determination to return to her family, even if it meant having to save them.

"Admirable." He credited her with a gentle tone in his voice. That was truly a harsh fate, but one she worked hard for to turn around, which was inspiring. "I became an explorer to both vanquish the fog and zero fiends that hurt innocent pokemon out. So if the critical time comes that you need another explorer to cover your back... let me know." He stated with a somewhat grave tone of resolve, wishing to support her finding her family by bringing the criminals to justice. Not out of pity, but out of the desire poetic justice. 

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Level 5 / Synchronize / Growl, Teleport, Confuse Ray 

A moment passed, nix waited to see the effect of her words and she watched the pokemon with bright eyes. The horn on her helmet seemed to shudder as she tried to read him but she got very little, still not good with dark types. And then he spoke, and she frowned. That wasnt a lot, it really wasnt. She had expected pity, "Poor you" or something like "however did you manage". She knew those, she got those a lot when people found out but this was different.

Very quickly she found herself liking this pokemon more, a grin soon slipping on to her face. "Im sure we could manage something together, if i ever need someone like yourself i shall ask. I would offer the same, though i imagine thats implied" she said with a chuckle, her tone suddenly business like as she leaned forwards. He was bigger than she was and so were these seats, so she pulled her feet up under herself and stood on the chair and offered a hand to the other pokemon. "If you ever need me, and so forth" she said, a smaller smile now but a honest one that was happy someone had acted in kindness and support and not just pity.

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[Vanitas]

There was no reason for him to pity her. He would support her instead if she ever required it. It was his sense of duty and pride that made him offer her his assistance once she had tracked down the location of her family or criminals who had committed that crime. After all, he was a explorer and sentinel of justice. It was in his nature and in his self-imposed responsibility to protect the innocent and punish the deserving.

Van had noted the brief grin from nix, causing him to smile brielfy as well. It was good to know she acknowledged his offer and might come back to it on the day she needed him. While not necessarily awaiting that day, he would always make sure to not be too busy. In return, she offered similar assistance to him, though he had no family members that were in trepidation. "Thank you." He responded with another gentle nod of his head. He would definetly come back to it in times of need. 

It surprised Van a little that the tinier Ralts got up and stood on the chair, reaching out her hand towards him. Reaching out one of his arms as well, his talons clasped around her hand, without hurting her of course. "Same to you." He commented, followed by a small chuckle. Then, he gently shook hands with her, a typical gesture of unity.

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Level 5 / Synchronize / Growl, Teleport, Confuse Ray 

Nix felt the grip of the other pokemon around her hand, she couldnt help but shiver as he did so. Firstly, she wasnt touched often. She didnt like others and most others didnt like her so she shied away from them, they barely spoke to her, let alone reached out. Well that and he was cold, he was an ice type! "Ice types really are chilly" she commented, her face burning red a moment after she spoke. "Im sorry, i meant to think that, not say it" she said, a little sheepish look on her face as she rubbed her neck with her free hand.

This felt nice though, she had a freind here who she meant totally by accident. She had told him of her issues and he only offered her support and someone if she needed them, nothing she didnt want or need. Her face grew soft, a rare sight as she found herself honestly happy to have someone who seemed to think like her and yet still like her before its normal barrier was back. Cheerful this time, smiling at her new freind before her eyes moved once more to her sweet drink.

Freinds were good and all, but a treat was a treat.

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[Vanitas]

Van noticed the brief shiver from his attempt to shake hands with her, which ironically she had offered in the first place. He believed it because of the talons though, since they were... well... talons. They were cold, sharp and hard in texture. They were not like fur and skin, which still carried the warmth of the soul beneath it. They were more like small weapons attached to ones hand. In any case, it was not his intention to harm her with them, so she had no lasting reason to be afraid.

Or of course his talons had simply been cold, causing Van to chuckle. "Sorry. Talons are almost always cold though, regardless of type." He explained himself, scratching the back of his head with his other hand. Unfortunately, it seemed Nix believed her statement to be an insult to the Sneasel, to which he shook his head. "I don't mind a joke or crack." He stated to assure he did not take it as an insult. He had a healty enough ego to laugh about himself when the intention was not that of an actual insult.

Regardless, the handshake indeed felt nice. He rarely had these moments of friendship thus far, but he found delight in them. Despite his ice and dark type... he enjoyed the warm light of companionship. And she smiled, for a prolonged time, causing him to do the same after a few seconds. Eventually, all things had to end, and their handshanke did. Nix returned to her drink, while Van returned to his meal, picking up his fork and knife again to enjoy the other half of his still warm meal. 

He liked his new friend. Perhabs... she would be a good team member? 

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Level 5 / Synchronize / Growl, Teleport, Confuse Ray 

Nix nodded her head as the other pokemon spoke, tilting it a little as she thought the information over. Talons? Well she might of thought of them as fingers or claws but he was right, these were not to be used for eating or playing but for fighting and that made a little more sense to the ralts now. She watched with her drink in her hands as the male ate again, though her eyes lifted as winter returned and offered the ralts her own plate of food with a thanks for ordering.

Away the jynx walked and nix turned to her own plate, pushing her drink to her right and pulling the plate close. She noted a few berries she knew, oran, nanab and mago, floating in a very bright blue syrup and she grinned to herself. She shifted a hand to collect the spoon served with the dish and lifted a little to eat, the kick of smoothness and sweet flavor hit her quickly and her fingers flexed on her free hand but it was a very tasty dish and a happy sign.

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[Vanitas]

It seemed the topic about his talons had been settled quietly, which was fine by the Sneasel. As long as it was nothing that caused a rift between them for silly reasons, he would simply forget about it in the next few minutes. Nix returned to her drink, while he continued eating his meal. This was until the waitress returned to present the Ralts her sweet fruit salad, which actually looked pretty good. But he liked his warm meal for today, and his belly was unable to carry one more gramm of food anyway. Too bad, he would have liked a dessert.

Eventually, both were finished eating and took a moment of rest so their bodies could adapt to their full stomachs. And after a few minutes of rest, the waitress returned, allowing both to pay for their delicious meals. Once that was done, Van stood up and gently pushed his chair against the small table. Looking at Nix, he approached her and smiled once more and nodded, offering her a hand to get up. 

"I'll return to the guild. Will you accompany me or have you other business to attend to?" He asked her, showing some courtesy towards a fine lady like Nix. After all, his father has always told him to act gracefully towards graceful female pokemons. But if she did not want to, that was fine of course as well. They barely knew each other and each other's time schedule, despite having grown fond of each other. 

Whatever would turn out to be case, he had enjoyed the half hour he had spent with her in the restaurant a lot. And he would definetly like spending time with her once again in the future. 

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Level 5 / Synchronize / Growl, Teleport, Confuse Ray 

Nix very quickly picked out the berries in her meal, eating them first before she placed her spoon on the table and lifted the bowl in her hands. It tasted like she was drinking spring water and juice, though she most likely was, and it was lovely. She beamed as she set the now empty bowl down and noted her company was now standing. She tilted her head, watching him move to her side. He offered her a hand, of sorts, and she shuffled so she was at the edge of her chair before taking it and tugging gently. She dropped to the ground, her helmet shifting a little but she moved to collect her bag and the top of the table hit it and knocked it back to where it sat normally.

"I do need to head back, company would be nice" she said, turning her head to the middle of the inn where winter seemed to have noted the pair. She nodded her head, pointing one hand to the till and then one to the table and nix nodded. It seemed the ralts now had her own tab, that was a good excuse to come back and try out new things there as any. She started a little towards the door of the inn before she turned and waited for the other pokemon to catch up with a little chuckle to herself

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[Vanitas]

Van was delighted and grinned when Nix took his offered hand and tug it gently. This was the first time he had ever acted to gentlemanly, but he felt like he was doing a good job at it. He just hoped he was not overdoing it. He simply wanted to be nice and show his appreciation for his new friend. If it was too much, Nix would surely speak out about anyway, as she did not seem to be shy towards him. 

Letting go again once she got off the chair and stood steadily on the ground, he looked at how she collected her stuff. And it appeared that Nix intended to return to the guild as well, causing the Sneasel to nod. "Splendid." He responded, following the Ralts towards the exit after he had to stretch his sleepy limbs for a few seconds. 

And together, they would return to the guild, rather quietly but still enjoying the company of each other. They would eventually return to their daily routine, but with the knowledge that they had met a new friend they could see everyday, if only for a few moments. 

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