kahunyaa | seasonsrpg

I know it is late right now. Do you have room for a visitor?

Hi?

I mean, I always have room for a lovely lady like you no matter what time it is, of course, but is everything alright?

[Because it is LATE and he's wondering if he should be Concerned.]

Oh, everything is fine. Please do not fret.

I just want to come over. I’ve been out for a while.

Getting a text in the middle of the night usually means one of two things in my experience, so I'm not gonna apologize for fretting.

Come on over. I'd love the company, and I think Persian missed you.

[And now he can show off his new beachfront Solarpeak house to her yaaaaay.]

[Gotta think about how to not sound like she desperately needs to hold a hand right now. ]

Lets just say I’ve been away from people for a little bit too long.

And how long is "a little bit too long" exactly?

[Is he going to have to scold her...... Well, either way, he's definitely prepping for her arrival. Tea. Snacks. Cleaning up so it doesn't look completely like a lonely bachelor pad in here...]

Does that matter? Also, please open your door. I wouldn’t want to disturb your beautiful Pokémon by knocking.

So needy.

[BUUUUT... She did ask nicely, so he guesses he could go and open the door for her.]

[And, of course, because his going to the door is a clear sign of getting visitors, both Persian and Sableye are immediately underfoot as he opens it, and surging out to crowd Venat the second they're able.]

So I think they were disturbed anyway.

It seems so.

[She bends over to pet them. Gentle hands for each of them before she shuffles her way inside.

On the outside, it doesn’t seem like much if anything is truly wrong. She just seems, tired. ]

Do you ever sleep? I was surprised you were awake.

I could be asking the same thing about you, you know. Wasn't expecting to be getting a house call at this hour.

Not that I'm complaining, mind.

[Look at that masterful deflection. And just give him a second to usher the children back inside so he can bring Venat inside properly. It's warmer in Solarpeak than it is elsewhere in the city, sure, but there's still enough of a chill in the air that he's not gonna leave her out there longer than she needs to be.]

I got some tea and some malasadas over in the next room... If you tell me the actual reason you wanted to drop by.

Well, you know there is a whole thing about touch here, right?

[Venat hasn’t been in contact with anyone recently. Honestly. She did some exploring and now she’s back but… ]

I do sleep, but I haven’t slept yet. I think I may have overdone it a little bit.

[ She slips off her shoes. ]

[See, and that's the answer he was starting to suspect...and the one he was hoping to not hear. Venat...]

And there you go again with the "little bit" thing. It's starting to sound like it's not actually so "little bit".

You look exhausted.

[Well, Persian is certainly getting a head start on getting some touching in, at least, shoving her fuzzy head right into Venat's hands in a demand for more petting. But that's...not really going to help on it's own. And with a soft sigh, Nanu waits until Venat's shoes are off before he very pointedly takes her by the hand and pulls her into the living room, right over to the couch.]

Not exactly how I would've expected to land a nice night in cuddling...

I am not very good at asking for these things. Ive spent quite a long time by myself!

[ She does pet Persian. Right up until she’s being lead to the couch.

She’s not going to say no to this either, it’s why she came after all.

She can’t have anyone else worrying too much over her.]

I must say, it’s been a long time since I was last scolded.

Well you clearly need it, after pushing yourself like this. Honestly...

[Does he have room to talk?? Doesn't matter, dragging her to the couch and sitting her down with him.]

[...and wrapping an arm around her before he can think too hard about it. This is to help her, he's helping, that's all, yep.]

I've got an extra room if you wanna just stay here tonight, too. Which - and don't take this the wrong way - you probably should.

Though I gotta admit, I'm kind of shocked you texted me instead of...I don't know, someone else.

Why is it such a surprise? I thought we were decently acquainted enough to warrant random middle of the night texts?

[She had others she could have texted. But she promised she would see Megumi tomorrow, she promised she would seek out Emet as well. She should also see if E’kayan was okay as well.

It was a lot to think about.

She leans into the arm around her without much thought. ]

If you don’t mind my staying the night…I will take you up on the offer.

[ And then…]

I tend to worry those around me. I’ve an awful habit of wandering off. Certainly things about this place need to be discovered but perhaps I would learn my lesson in doing those things alone.

Sure, but I was kind of hoping our first middle of the night texts would be something a little nicer than you, you know, being at risk of turning to stone or whatever it is that happens here.

But not the worst hook up I've ever had, I guess.

[Well, with how easily she leans into the embrace... No reason for him to not get comfortable, after that. Which means leaning back, holding her a little closer, and shoving a mug of hot tea at her. Don't ask him what kind, he kind of grabbed something at random when she asked to come over.]

[Though...as he listens, the teasing fades. A little.]

Sounds familiar, actually... For what it's worth, I'd fret infinitely less if you didn't go alone next time, yes, especially if this is what happens when you do.

Maybe then, you wouldn't have people worrying over you.

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I’m not so foolish as to stay away that long. I know more than a few people who would be incredibly upset with me if I did that.

[ She accepts the tea easily. Blowing it off a little before taking a sip. It’s comforting, she thinks. How did she know Nanu would be willing to take her in for the night…intuition.]

For the record, I’m a perfectly fine “hook up” when I’m not concerning people left and right.

I promise I’ll try not to pull that stunt again. It doesn’t work like it worked for me at home.

[It's almost like she knew he can't possibly say no to her, hmmmmm...]

Is that a promise you can actually keep? Or am I going to end up with another text for midnight snuggling before the month is out?

[Because on the one hand he's not sure his blood pressure can take another spike like earlier, but on the other he's really very much enjoying this—]

You're just lucky I was even still awake. Where would have ended up if I hadn't answered?

[ She had an inkling! ]

I can attempt to keep my promises, at the very least. I am used to traveling alone, you see. But we’ve talked about that already.

[He was kind enough to listen to her problems. Kind enough to take her in. She leans against him. ]

I’m not sure, honestly. I thought to go see Megumi, but I fear giving her more stress than necessary. I’ve given her enough trouble. Not that this makes you the second choice, frankly, I thought to come here first because I felt you would help me with something like this.

[SHE HASNT EVEN SAID SHE GOT HURT. ]

It sounds ridiculous, I’m giving you both the same stress. It really is selfish of me.

[SHE DOESN'T HAVE TO SAY. HE HAS A HUNCH.]

I don't think I've ever been someone's first choice for anything before. Or at least, not for anyone other than my goddaughter.

Consider me flattered.

[It sounds like he's teasing, but he's also...really, genuinely flattered. His face might even be a little pink. Maybe.]

[And as she leans against him, he adjusts his position so she can be more comfortable. And probably leans into her a little as well. Because it's nice, like this.]

If your friend is anything like some of mine, though...she's probably going to be more upset that you were trying to not stress her out. People can be weird like that.

Oh, she’s going to be absolutely angry that I wandered away on my own again and got hurt. It happened so often where we were before…even if I couldn’t wander far.

[She sighs. Looking up at Nanu. ]

You should really give yourself more credit, Nanu.

Hm?

I give myself plenty of credit.

[Lie harder Nanu.]

I don’t think you do.

[CALLED OUT. SO HARD. ]

[VENAT WHY...]

I do. Ask Persian.

Right Persian?

[...okay, so she doesn't answer, but her head perks up when she hears her name.]

[And she hops up onto the sofa so she can lay herself across Venat's lap and purrpurrpurrrrr.]

Looks like Persian agrees with me, Nanu.

[ She makes herself rightly comfortable like this and yawns. ]

Looks like you’re trapped.

[Oh nooooo. He's trapped, no way for him to escape now, whatever will he do???]

[Maybe he'll just lay back and drag Venat with him, get comfy ma'am.]

Is this really the thanks I get for letting you come over? And betrayed by my own partner, too...

Fine. See if I ever do anything nice for either of you again.

I should be more grateful, hm?

[Though she’s mostly teasing him when she leans up to kiss his cheek. She’s also…not teasing him. ]

Forgive me?

[

oh]

[Okay honestly, for all his flirting and teasing it's hard to not turn a little red when she does that, whoops. Don't look at him.]

If you think one little kiss buys you forgiveness you better think again.

Gonna need at least two.

[ CHECK, AND MATE.

She is not a stranger to the ways of flirting, clearly. ]

Oh, is that so? Let me correct my mistakes, immediately.

[She leans up, kissing him on his cheek again. She isn’t pushing it too far right now because she knows that Nanu might think she is just being playful. ]

[Well.]

[Yes, admittedly, it's a little disappointing that on the cheek is all he gets. But that Venat even humors him to begin with is more than he probably deserves. She can think he's only teasing. That's fine. No chance of a humiliating rejection that way.]

[His smile still goes all soft, though, followed by a huff of laughter.]

There we go. Consider yourself forgiven.

Persian I'm still on the fence on, though.

["Mrrrrr."]

[ She knows flirting when she sees it. Perhaps she just thinks he’s just being nice? She would hate to make the assumption that he would actually see her as any more than a friend, or a burden.]

Persian will come around, won’t she?

[A rather cryptic gift left for Nanu. It seems to be some sort of charm made from a bird’s feather. The feather is gold on one side, teal on the other.

There’s no signature, only a brief note.]

This talisman will protect you from evil. Carry it with you.

hey old man.
heads up. you're on someone's shit list to be beaten up.
better keep a pokemon out for protection.

I don't wanna have to come to your funeral.

[Emet-Selch is not directly visible in the video. Instead, it focuses on what is very clearly an Umbreon.]

I presume this is what you meant by 'evolution'?

[Happy Yuletide! Rinku gives a seashell and a nice stationery set, with a note signed by Rinku and with footprints from her Sobble and Zubat, Mecchan and Hina.]

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