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[envy_the_sinners]

...At least?

[He shouldn't have said that. He wants to take the words back as soon as they're out. But Raikov's teasing has been lingering in his head for the past few days.]

[a_sin_for_him]

I think 'decent friends' is the least level of friendship one can attain, yes.

I'm trying not to get too far ahead of myself, that's all.

[envy_the_sinners]

I'm hardly a 'decent friend' regardless.

[The skepticism is evident in his expression.]

But I mean you know ill will, and I would prefer that I was able to... show that more clearly.

[Or at least treat her like he does others who are kind to him.]

[a_sin_for_him]

Neither am I.

You'll get there, then. You do try, don't think I don't notice. I just don't want to make you uncomfortable by drawing attention regularly.

[envy_the_sinners]

[Scar goes to staring ahead of himself rather than at the screen.]

Where are you, then?

[He's avoiding thinking about Greed, but that has been difficult as of late.]

[a_sin_for_him]

Just got to Cerulean, beyond Mt. Moon.

If you go that way, be sure to keep an eye out for rare Pokemon.

[envy_the_sinners]

We've been heading in that direction. I'm fairly certain we can see it in the distance.

[He's somehow hiding that bad taste in his mouth. Rare Pokémon. Right.]

I'm fairly certain it's the only way to go.

[a_sin_for_him]

It may well be. It's an interesting place, anyway. Clefairies live there, deep in the mountain.

[envy_the_sinners]

You passed through it?

[PRETEND LIKE HE DOESN'T KNOW.]

[a_sin_for_him]

We did. I'd heard there were Pokemon that didn't come out often, so we decided to go looking for them.

[envy_the_sinners]

[Grumpgrumbleugh]

Oh.

[Whoops that was a little too flat.]

And Cerulean is just on the other side?

[a_sin_for_him]

Well I'd tell you all about it, but you don't strike me as a man who wants to listen to a story about dancing with magical pink Pokemon under a mountain.

It's not far.

[envy_the_sinners]

[He looks back to the screen.]

I like Pokémon fine.

We should be there within the week, then.

[a_sin_for_him]

I know you do. But that doesn't mean you want to hear every story that involves them.

That soon?

[The surprise in Lust's voice is the positive sort.]

[envy_the_sinners]

[Scar simply lets it drop, then. It's just easier when she's chatty about something foolish like Pokémon.]

Unless something unforseen happens, most likely.

[a_sin_for_him]

Just watch out for Pokemon raining from the sky.

[envy_the_sinners]

They're far more dangerous when they explode.

[a_sin_for_him]

I haven't heard any reports of Pokemon erupting in violent incendiaries when they hit the ground, so I think you should be safe.

[Yes, she knows he's referring to his own experience with the smoke-colored cat creatures, but she can't help but tease.]

[envy_the_sinners]

If that were the case, I would reconsider my decision that staying here is a good thing.

[a_sin_for_him]

If it were common for animals to fall out of the sky and explode, I don't think anyone would live here.

[envy_the_sinners]

[Scar only shrugs as he sinks lower into his sleeping bag. He waits a moment before speaking.]

You should sleep.

[They aren't discussing anything important. Actually, most of this conversation has been completely pointless.

He really should mind that more than he does.]

[a_sin_for_him]

I suppose I should.

Goodnight, Scar. I'll see you soon.

[envy_the_sinners]

[Another moment of hesitation...]

Good night.