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A group of collaborators is looking to put together Escordvi’s very first annual advent calendar. For its inaugural year, they want to compile a collection of pictures of beautiful riftfarers to represent each month. These pictures can range anywhere from beauty shots, to thirsty body shots, to tasteful fashion poses. Anything goes!
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QUICK LINKS: SPRING 🌻 SUMMER ☀️ AUTUMN 🍂 WINTER ❄️
In Person
[Look, they were beside each other on the couch in their apartment. Taking it a little easy today.]
We should take Bundle out to see the snow sometime.
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[Dojima wasn't going to bother, but... well, pictures of animals do well, right? And who doesn't love Robot Dinosaurs?]
Mm, yeah. I know things are shifting around to more 'wintery', even for this world... so it should be easy enough to find a good bunch of snow for Bundle.
[Pausing to think for a second, before turning to look at Turo proper, with a small smile.]
Actually, I know in my world, sometimes for 'enrichment' for the animals and for humans to watch at Zoos, they give animals a bunch of snow to play with. Might be a fun idea for the more friendly critters at the conservatory?
[A good way to get donations, right?]
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[Clearly. Still, Turo was just happy that they had adapted well to this world, relaxed given there was only the restriction of the oceans, rather than being with a giant meteor's crater.
A soft hum.]
Quite- and not snow that Iron Bundle created itself, which would in and of itself likely be a joy for it here.
[All of that energy going into enjoying winter, rather than creating something akin to it.
Turo nodded, head tipping, that soft smile turning a little-]
It could be, yes. Perhaps a few frozen treats as well? Breaking the ice could be rather fun for some of them as well.
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[He could imagine Thorns just taking a big chomp, too--]
Well, something worth asking Nanaki about, right?
[...Would Nanaki wanna play with snow? The guy...panther... lion--... guy, did seem a little on the young side... that could be kinda cute too. But hrm, would he find it demeaning...?]
--Oops. This kid wants all the details on what Pokemon are...
[He shouldn't be surprised, considering he'd gotten fascinated with them too. But... he'd look at Turo a bit sheepishly even as he tapped out a response...]
--Wanna check my reply before I send it, make sure I got all the info right?
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[All of them would get some joy out of it—]
Next time I am there I will talk to him about it. I do not doubt he would agree it could be fun for those that enjoy the cold and ice.
[Those who volunteered could also find it a little fun, he was sure. Turo would be able to bring it p in a way that Nanaki could enjoy it as well if he wished. It never hurt to simply... have fun.
His head tipped a bit-]
The curious ones are always fun to speak with when it comes to Pokémon.
[There was a smile, and perhaps Turo tucked just a little closer against Dojima's side.]
I believe you would have it correct, but I do not mind if you wish to be sure of the information.
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But, one arm would move to wrap around the other man's shoulders, just to hang loosely there while he kept working on his reply.]
[Finally, he handed the phone over to Turo, looking... only slightly apprehensive. Like when his older sister or a senpai would look over his homework to double check his work...]
There, anything I'm obviously missing?
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... it was an interest shared in turn, asking Dojima about his own world and even media and so much else. Finding the parts that were so strangely similar and yet different—
Turo leaned so easily against the other, taking the shellphone when it was handed over, skimming along as he hummed softly, handing it back with a warm smile.]
No, you have covered it well, Ryo.
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That's good. Looks like some things actually stuck in my head for once.
[He-- wasn't a bad student in school, but he also wasn't a great one. Above average but not extraordinary, he'd made up for it with hard work. Turo-- he knew the guy was an AI, so he had the clarity of mind (sort of) that Dojima didn't, but...
It was clearly obvious his creator had been a goddamn genius, and Turo had inherited all of that.]
[For a moment, it was quiet between them. Not an uncomfortable one, necessarily, Dojima just scrolling his phone, checking out the other pictures.]
[...But...
Fuck it. Might as well.]
So...uh. I was thinking...
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[Turo remained relaxed there against Dojima, head on his shoulder and book in one hand with his own shellphone rested just within reach. It was easier to glance up as Dojima scrolled through pictures like that after all.
... He also simply enjoyed their moments like this. Peaceful, each doing their own thing yet able to remain close.
An easy, comfortable and almost cozy quiet there between them—
Glancing up.]
About?
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[Dojima fiddled with the ring on his finger. Fully upgraded, able to teleport him easily where he needed to go, especially private places. It was real handy, but--]
I was thinking, all the same, it's sort of a waste to have us go between the Conservatory grounds and our apartment. Especially if there's say, a late night emergency.
[And then, a soft, wry laugh, glancing over at 'Tino with clear affection, pressing his shoulder into his]
...Plus, you being who you are, I know we're going to get more critters before long in here. The Pokemon have their Pokeballs, sure, but... space wise, it might become a little tight sooner than we expect.
[A Warrior cat, a fire spirit dog, several large Pokemon, two bugsnax and who knows what else to come-- they didn't have much space for them to all enjoy themselves like the animals/Pokemon they were.]
So... Maybe it'd be smart to look into getting a house or something built on or near the Conservatory grounds, if Nanaki's alright with it.
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Still, there was a nod as Turo lifted his head, still cozied up shoulder-to-shoulder with Dojima as he listened.
All of those things were true, the apartment had become something of an extra step -no matter how nice it was to finally just be there to rest or... what they were doing now. Hm.
Space was a good point as well—
Wait. Wait.]
--It... would be, yes. There is only so much space within the apartment, and no... yard space to speak of for them.
[... Dojima was... asking to buy land and essentially a house. Together.]
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[--Huh, why was his heart beating so much? Why was Turo blushing? It was-- just the logical next step, right? Of course, that was easy to say now that he was going through the idea and not thinking about how he was feeling a minute or so before--]
...We can actually get the space to look how we want, too. You get some sort of workshop or hell, even a lab if you wanted. [Not just stuck to that one desk in their bedroom or the Ship's workshop.]
Spare room for if Chris or someone else shows up, etc. What do you think?
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[He did fill out the paperwork for Cosmo Conservatory, making sure Nanaki had his say so both of them had equal power. What came for land and a house could be cone as well for Dojima and himself.
That didn't keep the blush from his face, or the feeling that was both tight and warm as if his core was being held in hand.]
We can, yes—
I think we should do it, it makes sense to. For us.
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That's a weight off my shoulders...! I wondered if it was too... forward, I guess. But... I'd also been thinking of offering to work with you both anyway at the Conservatory, so. It just sort of clicked that maybe living there together made sense.
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[Their house. Made together and done with how they want, rather than keeping within certain guidelines for someone they were only renting.
Of course there was a brightening to Turo's eyes at—]
You know you would be welcomed to work there, too.
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[He couldn't help that blush at how readily Turo accepted that--]
There's already... plenty of detectives and investigators working the human cases here. Hell, we literally have a Sherlock Holmes wandering around, even if he's a bit off kilter and young. And we both agree even if we're technically Paladins, we're already not quite following their lead on things.
[Holding up one hand...]
...But we've already seen there's people willing to capture and hunt endangered animals. And as skilled as you are as a trainer, and as powerful as Nanaki is... Neither of you have police training for apprehension, beyond what I've shown you.
[But then, holding up the other--]
...On the other hand, I don't have a lot of experience with wild animals, beyond spotting a fox sometimes around that old shrine and chasing after missing cats and dogs. So, I'd have a bit of a learning curve myself.
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[So Dojima was feeling a little like his work as a detective was unneeded; something to talk about later, perhaps, give him a bit of time and space given he had already been thinking of how to better apply himself elsewhere.
Listened all the same, head rested just against the side of Dojima's somewhat, eyes moving from one hand held up to the other as he spoke.]
Your ability to investigate, and spot people likely being where they should not, would be valuable. Like a ranger.
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[Leaning back, thinking about it...]
I've listened in on and talked to hunters and trackers around here for what to look for before, in terms of animals or other humans being around the wild. Maybe I should apprentice under one for a while just to get some hands on experience before turning that into preventing those types from bothering the animals here.
[There, practical approach, right? That way he wasn't trying to push a round peg into a square hole, human investigation vs animal tracking...]
[Quiet for a second, and then--]
...I know you probably would be okay with this, but I still want to bring it up. If-- Arven and his friends showed up here... or my nephew, or Nanako... You okay with them staying here if they want? With us?
[Just trying to say 'I'm more than happy with you having your kid and my kid here when we get the house', whether he was actually 'Turo's kid or not.]
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[Usually the first on the scene, if they could manage it, if something did happen out in the wild areas. Even ran reserves, overseeing everything there.
His head tipped a little as he listened.]
It could not hurt, and would even help you feel more comfortable in practice for the long run.
[... Turo leaned against Dojima just that little bit more.]
Of course I am, but I do appreciate the fact that you still want to be sure and have it said aloud- and that you are making it clear from your end as well.