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[Well, he probably should've seen this coming. After last year's turn out, it's no wonder Clair opted for another prom. And, well, after getting nailed on the head by at least three of those invite balls, Riku appears onscreen in what looks like a kitchen, leaning back against a counter.]

So, I know everyone's getting amped up for the prom, and I can't really blame you guys. Tohjo's a pretty sweet resort, but something about it still bugs me. That place is supposed to to be the Elite Four's private getaway, and we haven't even seen them over the past few years, let alone heard from them.

[He narrows his eyes, shifting his position against the counter.]

Gotta wonder what their deal is. Supposedly, they're the toughest trainers out there, but ever since I came here, they've been MIA. No challenges and no explanation, but the locals talk about them like they're these big-time celebrities.

[He waves one of his hands.]

Maybe this year will be different. Beats me, but I guess if anyone wants to hang out during the party, we can work something out. That's what parties are for, right? Not fussing over battles that might not even happen...

[Sigh. With that all said, he'll switch to a private channel.]

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Heads up. I know the timing's kind of bad, I figure we won't have a better chance then this. Sometime during the party, we need to meet up and touch base. It's been a while since the incident down in Olivine, but I doubt the Rockets will stay quiet for long.

If you're worried about getting caught, don't be: the place is huge, and I'm sure almost everyone will be too busy with the party to consider tracking us down. But just for added security, we can pick a secluded spot and talk there.

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i bet.
how much older are you than she is now?

Ha, right, especially for a wise guy like me who already gave her the wrong impression.

[Maybe this year he can try and smooth things out. Hopefully the other circus folks are in better shape to deal with her.]

Five years, and it's not like I'm getting younger any time soon.

And if that's not awkward enough, Sora's turning 18 in a few months, which puts him four years ahead of her.

Current plan's to meet up in the sleeping area while everyone's busy dancing. We'll just have to keep our voices down and hope nobody follows us on the way out.

[The question is, is RD up for the challenge? He already heard from Twilight how it might prove tricky.]

Well, as long as ya don't make that impression any worse, I think we can work somethin' out.

No problem! Who picked the sleeping area for a meeting, anyway?

(Getting her there isn't the problem. It's getting her to dance that might be problematic, especially after the meeting.)

So they're aware of this organization or not yet? It'd be troubling if they recognized someone they knew was a part of it.

[ She won't ask what's so different about this year, giving him a bit of privacy on the matter. ]

...And yet parents willingly and happily send their ten-year-old children alone out there, knowing such a fate might befall them. Young children can be extremely talented at surviving, but not without magic or weapons.

[He's perfectly fine with young children using magic and weapons, though.]

It's only fair, though.

That seems suspicious to me. What possible reason could there be to not allow people to challenge them? Either they're hiding something or they're unwilling to play the game as it's meant to go.

Sounds like she could use some girlfriends anyway. Do you think introducing her to AJ and Dash at the same time would be too much?

...I don't see why they wouldn't. We came from and go to somewhere, that's got to bother them. [It would him. He'd be worried and wary of the new people.]

Umm...

[ yeah... had kind of been waiting for Riku to take an arm away. because here Sora goes, using what leverage he can to push off and change their positions. ]

'Til about now.

[One move, and Riku's pride crumbles into itty bitty pieces that roll to the floor. When he's pushed, he lets out a small yelp, and when he's pinned to the floor, his eyes go from wide to narrow, face stiffening into a deadpan glare.]

Very funny, Sora. So what are you gonna do now?

[Because it's very tempting to try and push back. Very, very tempting.]

It could be a mix of both. One thing I've thought of's the fact that people like us usually disappear after a while. What would happen if somebody beat Lance, became champ, and then disappeared? That's something they probably have to consider.

[ Sora just snuggles on in. not really holding Riku down, but he's still got that impish smirk. are ya really gonna try to knock him off when he's been so nice? ]

You'll see.

[Wait, so now Sora's snuggling? This has to have a catch. He's gotta be planning something here.

But uh, Riku's not pushing him away. Instead, he's watching Sora with a raised eyebrow.]

Should I be afraid?

now that'd be a pretty impressive trick if you managed to pull it off.
impressive but terrible for you, admittedly, because age double dipping sucks and is generally kind of bullshit.

[Never canon update, Riku. Not at your age. Just say no.]

that is kinda weird though. i never really stopped and thought about the possibility of something like that happening.
whenever people from my world come here, we're all usually around the same general time frame.

[ yes, yes he is snuggling. as much as Sora, as a teenage boy, will admit to snuggling. ]

Maaaaaybe.

[ a grin. ]

Yeah. I imagine there's some politics involved, something like the difference between the mayor and the top ranking politicians in a government.

Asking about their relationship might be safer than our presence here. Maybe.

What am I, your pillow?

[SIGH. He still won't push Sora away, but there's gotta be something he can do before the remaining bits of his dignity fizzle away.

This wouldn't be so bad if they weren't on a cold, hard floor.]

Uh, duh?

[ now Sora's looking at Riku, rolling his eyes. don't miss the pink dusting his cheeks as he goes on, though. ]

Being my pillow falls under the responsibilities of being my boyfriend. It's my right to claim it, mhmmm.

[ he got out the 'b' word without stuttering. awesome. ]

[...Oh. Well, Sora, he sure wasn't expecting that. But you know what? He won't argue. That'd just be silly, given the circumstances. He'll just shake his head, cracking a half-smile.]

Oh? Then you got a checklist of all the things I'm supposed to do?

[He'll just have to keep a mental note. This isn't over yet, Sora. He's just gonna bide his time. Wait for the perfect moment to strike back.]

A checklist...

[ making a face. ]

Still working on it. You'll get it eventually.

I'll wait as long as it takes...

[His lips curl into a wide smirk. There's a certain way he can punctuate this to give it an added punch, but is it worth the blow to his dignity?

...

You know what? Anything's worth it for the look on Sora's face, so a second or two later, he adds:]

Pumpkin.

[...Okay, that sounded terrible, but he's gotta keep a straight face. This'll teach Sora to call him "Foofyku".]

Huh!?

[ that makes Sora shoot straight up, face all red. WHAT DID YOU JUST CALL HIM? RIKU ARE YOU SERIOUS!? ]

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