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11th Piece // Ecruteak City // Action/Text

[-the strangest alarm clock he'd ever heard... He didn't remember setting any at all. Perhaps it was in the room next door? Jounouchi's, or... Anzu's? Either way... It did sound kind of familiar. Like an animal call-

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Maaaaa!

[Rolling slightly, Yuugi struggles confused against a soft weight on his legs. It bounces off fast enough- a little puff of yellow he spots as he opens his eyes. It takes a second, but the quick sight eventually registers, making him sit bolt upright in bed.

Just in time for his Growlithe to let out a bark and tackle his lap, licking his face before Yuugi can stop gawking.]

I-Isami?! What are you- How did- Okay, okay!

[But his attempts to stop him are half-hearted, and he's hugging the small dog to him as he looks up, only to spot his Togetic over head, and Natu bouncing up his sheets.]

You too?! So, then- I'm the one that moved, right?

[It certainly didn't look like his room on the ship, after all. And it might have been a long time - on his end - but he still vaguely recognizes the center decor around him. Except... He's beginning to think it's been a good while since he was last here, too. Because when he looks around for his Mareep Bakuto - expecting to find she was the source of yellow he saw before - he finds her, plus some.

Some four baby Mareep scrambling all around the floor around his bed, with a tiny Vulpix trying to climb up into the wind, to boot.

As such, anyone is welcome to hear all the poké-racket and come investigate, but everyone is getting this message!]

Last thing I remember here, I was making a message on the network...

Can anyone tell me when that was?

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[Nooo, go away, papa! He wants to see all the things! And- Aw, darn, now the Vulpix attracted Yogen over to the bed! She's staaaaring!

And meanwhile Yuugi gives a quiet nod, but isn't exactly dodgy about it. Just. Somber.]

Yeah... more like months. I stopped expecting to even come back here.

[-oh don't jolt like that Isami, he missed you!]

[Malik nods somberly. So it's true: people like this do imagine their lives back home.....

.....you're ahead of him, he's known that for a while. You're ahead of him, and now you're all friendly with him. Why does he feel a bit of a chill at that?]

I hope it's not a disappointment, then. As we seem to be in this for the long term.

Course not!

[-sorry, Malik. Yuugi has few qualms about answering that vague hint of getting thrown around, but he feels no rush, and he has a room full of reunions and introductions, here!

Plus, he's now sure the friend (yes, friend) in front of him will be okay, so he's happy to ruffle Isami's fur and put him down, coming closer to Malik instead.]

I didn't expect it to start here, but I did just promise myself to go out and test myself more. It's pretty perfect timing!

Then I'm glad you woke up just in time.

[You're freaking him out. You're freaking him out big time. He needs to get into your head ASAP. He almost preferred the uneasy, unspoken truce - at least then he knew where he stood with you, if now how much you actually knew.

What did you see as you just lay here? He'd left a Pokémon to spy on you, but you didn't seem to talk in your sleep....]

Any way I can help, just let me know. This is twice our forces have combined, after all.

[Daddy is padding out from under the bed now, to sit with his back to his son for a nice long sulk. AREN'T YOU SORRY NOW.]

[-you know, it's funny. He's acting pretty similar to the Malik he just left behind, but still. Something's still more like the blimp.

But Malik's comment earns a perfectly genuine laugh.]

I wouldn't say just twice- But it depends what you count.

[Hmph, try as you like, Papa Vulpix! This baby would rather turn and scamper between the former sleeper's feet than come willingly towards that Natu and

-HOLY CRAP THE SLEEPER GUY PICKED HIM UP.]

-this one hatched with the Mareep? -Bakuto's not huddling over it too, right? She didn't the Eevees.

[AAAAH, DADDY HELP.]

[Malik looks at the fox and deadpans; it's probably better to talk about babies than it is their history together, since you've clearly just lived through a lot of it he hasn't. This doesn't bode well....

Mostly because he can't figure out what would make you this happy to see him. Does he manage to turn you against the Pharaoh? Why'd he take a risk like that, when the chances of the Rod working properly are so low? And that wouldn't carry over into Johto, so this is sincere -

He literally cannot think of a situation in which you and he actually end up being friends.]

She hasn't gotten a chance. Apparently the father is rather hands-on.

[Miffed, said father sits on his haunches and flicks at his ear with a foot. It's very important business, having a son!]

They all seem to cooperate for the most part, so far.

Oh- well that means the kid can't go anywhere either. I won't separate them.

[Even if the little guy's fidgeting to get loose, and then scurries away from daddy once on the floor. Not come and save him, will he? Hmph!

Yuugi though just takes another look around the crowded room and just- beams away.]

Amazing... It's been a while since I had a task like this - just helping a team grow and look after them, explore as I want. I guess I'll have to get used to it again!

[Come now son, it's a formative experience! As father, he must provide plenty of those for his child - are you going to have a sulk, why couldn't you take after your mother instead.

Malik, however, is watching Yuugi again.]

I don't imagine that'd be too difficult. You'll be up to speed by the time we're back in Goldenrod.

[A pause, and a grin.]

Besides, this way you don't miss a secret promotion I've been planning at work.

[~~no one's like mama~~

Yuugi nods in answer, half-aware with his attention on the company around them. Until Malik mentions secrets.]

-I didn't know you were working at all after we left the city.

[He's not shocked, and perfectly open with his suspicious glance there. But there's alarm with it.]

I guess that means we better go back soon.

[Will he even still have a job when he- oh right, hasn't been that long on this end!!]

....oh, sorry, I didn't mean I was on the clock now!

[He scratches the back of his head ~~having totally stolen this tic from Bakura; it really makes this act, he's found~~.]

But while watching over you, I got to thinking, right? What could I do to make your wake-up really special for you, since I figured you'd feel out of place.....

And if I'm in charge of all these games....well! Some ideas occurred.

...and now that I've made all this fuss, they'll probably flop. Sorry.

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[-that would probably be more convincing if he didn't know the original.

Still, literal foresight in mind or not, concern or not, Yuugi's game. And shaking his head.]

I haven't made it into the Game Corner to play at all - whatever you're up to should surprise.

Then I'll do my best.

[He looks about the room and nudges his Vulpix.]

Hey, you've got other children. We're catching up, so help their mom.

[He receives a scornful earflick for this recommendation.]

[...sorry, he probably should point out the malambs seem happy trying to tackle each other off his bed, or chuckle at the idea of Bakuto doing anything herself ~~besides be a fluffy home base~~.

But he's caught. The longer he's here the more his last time here comes back to him, and the memory of their, truce, along with it. So, what's he to think now?

or, to sum? Yuugi's got a mulling face on.]

-that's right. But I don't know what to catch you up on. It's been a while... Battle City is long past, too.

[~~Yes. The forbidden words!~~]

...is it?

[A smile that he hopes isn't nervous. He'd love to be certain. He thrives on certainty. And while he'd love to know what you know -

He's not about to out his own timeline position. You have the advantage. That's bad enough without verbal acknowledgement.]

Then this'll definitely be an adjustment, after all that time. But don't worry - you really did only sleep for a week.

[He pauses.]

....and...I'll help. Since we're friends. We're friends for good now. Right?

[-so he does prefer this unsaid, huh? Well, he can't quite regret it. Part of the package is getting to work together.

So of course he gives a laugh as he turns up the smile.]

Of course! And that part I don't have to adjust to.

[Can he spread confident cheer?]

[Oh, how he would love for you to forget it's all an act on his part. How he'd adore actually winning your trust.

--heh, in a way, maybe this will work out. Whatever absurdities have befallen him at the point you're from, he's been warned of them. He can keep an eye out for the possibilities, upon his return. A fate foretold is a fate he can manipulate.

So yes, Mutou Yuugi. Let's become friends for real. Right until your dying breaths.

There is certainly no lack of confident cheer anymore.]

Glad of that! So, what'd you like to check out first?

[Observe whatever you want, Malik. He's seen what you're capable of doing!

And no, that's not about schemes or traps.

He wants to focus on the future, not the past (even if Malik's still sort of in it)! So he's happy to consider that question.]

Well- if you want to get back for the promotion thing, we probably need to turn back... But there are things I regretted not doing before, I can do there.

Are you done here, though? I'd be happy to return, but if there's anything here you'd like to see....

[Oh who is he kidding he's almost definitely missed Archer by this point dammit he needs to get back to Goldenrod. Particularly since he's made the local fauna act up around here a few times. Best not do so enough anyone will notice a pattern.]

I can come back later. We're not tied to the city, after all.

Besides, we both need to work.

[And now that he has apparently a half dozen new babies, they probably need a safe place to grow a little before he takes them on a journey.

Not to mention. Games.]

[He nods.]

The good people of Goldenrod are depending on us.

Besides, I still owe you back payments on rent.

[Which he will pay on money made from running games. Lovely lovely games.

You definitely want to be his friend.]

-right, the rent.

[He nearly forgot! It, still isn't the next month, is it... No, that's right, just a week?

But wow, back in Johto, with a Malik who might do anything, and he has rent to pay. Surreal.]

Guess that's another reason to get back. I need to make enough to keep up my end, too. [He reaches over and scratches Isami's ear as he talks.] And pay to help a couple of these grow.

["Growl?"]

Is he a stone evolution too?

[Malik nods to Vulpix, who reluctantly begins to try herding the sheep. Okay, kids, we're heading out.]

Then I guess we both have the same errand to run.

Yup- Fire. [Which makes their errand really similar, even if Yuugi has a couple extra tasks.

And don't worry, Daddy, a couple babies will listen, and so will a third - after batting at his ear. But the fourth is hanging back looking at Mama, not moving an inch.

And favorite fox boy still sulks by the bed.

And favorite doggy is making uncertain sounds at all this evolution talk, earning a comforting pat while Yuugi looks up at Senzai.]

I delayed a lot before I left, but there's no point now. I don't want to hold them back-

Or our ah... Herd?

[As in HALF THE GROUP OUT THE DOOR.]

[Where are you picking up how to sulk from?! Someone around here must be setting a bad example! Vulpix is certain of it.]

That's - about the only thing to call it, by now....

We might have to rent a pasture, too.

[And he'll set about trying to get that extra fox himself, seeing as Mareep, Party Of Far Too Many is peacing out.]

...I wish I could laugh and call that a joke.

But I'll need to do something. I can't leave half of them in storage all the time.

[Or all, as he'll likely have to before they leave, but he hasn't "caught" them yet...

Still, he goes to grab the remaining crew, ending up with a Growlithe at his heel, Togetic at his shoulder, and Natu nestled in his hair.]

You don't think there's a ranch or something right in town... right? The closest I know is the Breeding Centre.

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