Need to talk privately with Cilan? Send him a message via the crystal or carrier pigeon? Want to meet with him without posting a log for it? Here's the place to do it!
[ The decision starts with a question of whether Cilan's feeling better, and agreeing as well that he looks and sounds it too. Probably sick of having pancakes every morning and then for supper if the far more experienced chef didn't ever intervene, but at least Red knew how to bring some variety to the apartment, making sure the cupboards couldn't ever be called empty and using what takeaway services were available. Sometimes extending the offer for Cilan's pokémon to come out with him, especially when he slept more often than not, to help him pick out what they thought "Cilan would like best" by looks. The perfect excuse to make sure they got some fresh air too.
(And he'd like for Pansage and Crustle, especially Crustle, to get rid of any worry that there was anything but friendliness between them all. What's a knock to the head between friends, after all?)
So it starts with a question, but the plan had always be in the back of Red's mind, finding an innocent picnic basket and idly poking around for a fishing rod, and passing a shop that dealt with baits and equipment... That day, however, brought the idea into motion, and a small hushed meeting with the pokémon of the house to get their approval, but for them to keep it quiet. We could be straightforward about it, or we could make it a surprise.
Red rather likes the idea of surprising Cilan. He even goes out of the way to prepare the food outside the apartment slipping the basket out with him and coming back in later before lunchtime without much fanfare, giving an ordinary hello, definitely not any more giddy than usual. (Actually, being here has made it easy to keep happy.)
He sets the basket onto the counter, and Cilan could have been doing whatever, doesn't matter, just as long as he's in the room for Red can make the announcement he's been going over in his head all day: ]
Cilan, [ a pat on the basket! ] it's a great day outside, so let's have lunch at the lake!
[Cilan probably did intervene once or twice as far as having pancakes again for dinner, but he also probably helped point things out to Red that he could attempt to prepare instead that would surely be easy for the kid to make. He also really appreciates Red taking his Pokemon out and about so that they got some fresh air while he had been resting. (Especially Crustle, who has highly enjoyed doing so.)
Yesterday, he thinks his fever might have finally broke, and as such he doesn't feel as sick and tired as he did previously. Maybe now he'll be ready to work again once the restaurant re-opens to the public... but until then, he can take this time to do things that are fun and enjoyable.
When Red comes back, he'll find that Cilan's reading a book. It's something he's taken to doing when he wasn't sleeping, but he's sitting nearby rather than in his room, so that's a pretty good sign that Cilan is definitely feeling better now.]
Oh? [Looking up from the book now to the basket, and then to Red with interest.] So that's what you were up to, hm?
[Color him curious--did Red put this lunch together himself?]
Hey, you don't have to ask it like you knew I was up to something! [ Even with the whispering to his pokémon and slipping out the door with his picnic basket to prepare food at the Welcome Centre's kitchen!! ]
You should be more like, 'what, Red, where did this come from?'!
Oh, is this that kind of scene? In that case--[Ahem, now putting on what would almost be a sincere expression of pleasant surprise if it wasn't for what he said moments before.]
My, Red, where did this come from? This is quite an unexpected taste!
[... We're so sorry about him, but at least he's definitely feeling better now if he's going to be teasing Red like that.]
Heeeyyy. [ He's crossing his arms, a little embarrassed but grinning all the same. ] It's too late, you've already ruined it!
[ There was no way he could sound properly offended through all that amusement however, and his arms quickly unfold so his hands can find their way to his waist. ]
But since you're obviously feeling so much better, I thought you could do with something different after so long. And you know, since I have a reputation to uphold as a good friend...
Indeed, so... [And here, Cilan closes his book and gets up from his chair.]
Shall we be on our way to the lake? Like you said, it's a beautiful day outside, so I'm sure that eating lunch outside will be a good experience for us.
Alright -- but there's something you need before we go.
[ He's walking as he says that, the basket in his hand again so he doesn't have to go back for it. We just need to go into this storeroom here, dig in some, and...
Lean back out, with one wide grin and what must be a super rod for a connoisseur such as Cilan. ]
I think it's time you showed me if your skills in fishing can match up to mine!
[There's a long pause as Cilan stares at Red's fishing rod... and then he's grinning, sparks flying in anticipation.]
You're right, I do believe it's the perfect time to give you a taste of what a Fishing Connoisseur like myself is capable of!
[He doesn't even run off to go grab his own fishing rod from his room--no, he simply reaches somewhere on his person and reveals the portable container that he keeps it in. A Fishing Connoisseur is always prepared to fish whenever the opportunity calls for it, so he always keeps it on him just in case the need for it ever comes up when out and about here.]
Now then, let's get going! The fish are not going to catch themselves, you know.
[ All this excitement Cilan is displaying is perfect and wonderful and Red's very happy for him somewhere in his heart, but he's also going just be standing and staring there like "what???" like any normal person would.
Just feel free to drag his disbelieving body out of the door with you, Cilan. This kid clearly needs to up his game if he wants to surprise this guy. It's all backfiring on him!! ]
Of course: a proper Fishing Connoisseur is always prepared for a potential battle between the worlds of water and earth!
[... And that is all the explanation you are getting as Cilan places the picnic basket in Red's hands (if it helps, there's still an element of surprise in that Cilan has no idea what you made for their lunch today), and after making sure his Pokemon are accounted for, dragging Red along and out the door by the wrist. Off to the lake we go!]
[ Did Red just get burned?? Does he need to turn in his fishing cred? Apologise to the Fishing Guru brothers for his sins? These are important things Red will need to contemplate later when he isn't suddenly being the one taken out for the fishing lunch that was his idea and plan.
But off they go, taking the scenic route since Cilan has all that pent up energy that needs to be released. Red has a specific spot he wants to take them to as well, so when they do eventually get close to see the wide lake in their view, he'll actually take the lead to continue them a little farther, to where Red's pokémon are out and waiting for them: Lapras sitting already in the water itself, Charizard sprawled out and enjoying the heat of the sun; Jolteon's will be on his feet and yapping their way upon seeing them, and as for Gengar...
...who knows where Gengar is. Mewtwo, however, does not do social gatherings. The shy bugger.
Reaching them is plenty of time for Red to get his bearings again however, stepping before the blanket that's already laid and stretching out his arms. ...Or one of them because that basket is actually heavy. ]
Here we are! [ Now, time to take this to a new level!! ] We can stay on shore where it's safe and dry....or we can take a ride on Lapras's back and really find out what's out there today!
[ And hopefully stay safe and dry but that doesn't sound cool enough!! ]
Let's eat after! [ Turning, he waves his free hand as he plops the basket down, flipping open the lid to (very sneakily shove something from inside into his jacket pocket!!) take out two drink bottles inside and place onto the blanket. ] Food can wait, but the sea creatures won't! And our pokémon can hang out and keep an eye on our things here.
[ ...Except, actually- ] We can take a sandwich out with us though. Here, come over and pick something. I've made different types!
[ Because if we make a load, we have to hit a sandwich Cilan would be happy with. Just let your imagination be free with what type of sandwiches, as well as some sliced up fruits in a container, vegetables in another, plenty of cookies/biscuits, and some scones with a jar of jam to top it all off.
He definitely didn't make the scones and biscuits or the sauces, but he did the sandwiches and the slicing!! There is more here than for two people because there are more than two stomachs present. ]
Oh! [Cilan's definitely checking out the spread with interest, picking a sandwich out at random to look at it.] Red, did you put all of this together yourself?
[He's really impressed!! Just look at the way he's sparkling...]
[ Oh man look at how and feel how happy this guy is, this was so worth all the chopping Red did!! ]
I had some help, and someone told about these [ picking up a scone; it's even the fruity variety with raisins inside! ], but I wanted there to be enough for us and our pokémon!
[ Which technically there probably isn't with the size of Charizard and Lapras's stomachs, but they'll be nice and eat sparingly!! ]
You've put up with my pancakes for so long too... it's the least I could do! [ And we totally wanted to see Cilan all happy and we got it and boy is it starting to feel like a nice, exciting summer day here. ] I want you to have a good time!
Well thank you, Red, it looks wonderful... and I'm sure that it will taste just as good as it looks, too.
[So he'll snag a sandwich and... maybe one of those scones real quick for himself. His Pokemon, if they're not already out, will be getting their poke'balls opened so that they can hang out here with Red's Pokemon while they're fishing.]
Of course. Lapras and me are ready to take you on board!
[ Cilan gets a fun salute with that, and Lapras takes that as the signal to finally shift herself to expose her shell for them to climb onto. Seriously, boneheads, she's been waiting for you two to make up your minds -- and yes, she'll definitely take that slice of sandwich offered to her after Red's up on her shell, the boy then turning to offer a hand to Cilan should he need it. ]
[Thanks Red, he'll accept the offered hand so that he can climb aboard onto the shell of Lapras too.]
Okay, I'm ready! Let us set out on our grand adventure to unite the people and creatures of land and sea! [Or "back of a Lapras" and "fish living in a lake" but ssshhh just let him have his dramatics here.] Based on what I know about the lake, I think the best spot might be for us to go in... that direction, I believe?
[Points in the indicated direction here--sure, it's been a while since he last fished here, but he's pretty sure that he remembers there being more fish congregating somewhere over there.]
[ Cilan, Red takes it up by two and you have to go all the way to eight.
Lapras hears directions though, and she turns her head to try and catch them but doing so too late, and so humming a noise for Red to repeat the way they want to go (and if Red agrees to it). He does, and then gestures for Cilan to sit down with him. Just mind the bumps and you'll be a-ok, buddy.
But once they're settled, off she begins!! And it's a gentle start that slowly picks up, but never losing its smooth sailing. ]
Have you ever ridden on a lapras before? They're rare to find around Kanto -- I've only seen a wild one once.
No, I can't say that I have: Lapras is not an easy to find Pokemon where I'm from either, and it's more likely that you won't see one at all unless you're far north or if you start sailing farther out away from Unova.
[Village Bridge supposedly have Lapras living there, but... BW anime didn't give us an episode featuring that place at all and we are still incredibly salty about that to this day.]
But I must say, this is quite nice: your Lapras has a calm and relaxing taste to it in regards to the way it moves across the water here!
She's a natural. [ Not that it does her much good, but he pats one of her spikes. ] There's a lapras at a Safari Park that everyone can see, but this lapras was given to me by a scientist I met, and she's been an important part of my journey ever since. She took me all over to the small islands around Kanto so I could search for pokémon for the pokédex.
It makes me miss the smell of the sea thinking about it. [ And he looks out to the water with that, though not without a quick look over to Cilan- ] Oh, tell her to stop when you like the spot.
Mm, I can tell that the two of you have a close bond, one that's taste is sweet and--oh, wait, let's stop here. Is that okay, Lapras?
[Because if he had kept talking, they might have ended up surfing right over and away this spot that he thinks they should use for fishing. Good thing he was actually paying attention to his surroundings, for once.]
[ Stop, you say? It's nice swimming, but stop she will. There you go, kids. Enjoy your lazy fun. ]
We'll have to be careful about what we attract. I've been trying to figure out everything they have here, but the lake's the biggest mystery when it comes to creatures. There's no telling what we'll find!
[ So, they'll definiiiitely have to not underestimate the pull they'll receive if they get a bite. Red's pulling something out of his pocket, sitting his fishing rod on his lap (bless sturdy foldable makes) as he chatters away. ]
I've always wanted to ask Sosyne what she remembers being in the seas with her in the past, but I don't think she'd like me to. [ Ah, let's just hold out our hand and show off the item in it now. ] Oh yeah, I got this new lure to try out from a fishing shop the other day! It's supposed to let out a steady stream of emotion to attract any fish when it's submerged in water.
Oh, very impressive! [However... Cilan allows a confident smile to rise to his face as he takes out his own fishing rod--the air feels like it's charged with energy again--] I'll be using my special custom lure that I had made to go along with my rod--not only do I think it has a charming flavor to it, but it's proven to be quite reliable in my previous endeavors when it comes to the art of fishing.
[When Cilan opens the container that contains his fishing rod, he does so with a flourish that may or may be accompanied by a sparkling colorful effect to it due to his passion. However, before casting it out, he is going to make sure the line is in proper order as well as allow Red to see the lure: isn't it neat?]
And that is absolutely, most definitely worth the giggles that bubble up from Red's throat and quickly burst into actual laughter beginning at the bottom of his stomach. He can't bother with his own rod right now--that's staying right on his lap with his sandwich, because he's going to need one hand on himself and the other keeping him steady on Lapras, and oh, it'll take time for the words to come out, but- ]
I-it has your head on it!
[ Cilan will totally get to know what's so damn hilarious, and that's just going to renew the laughter all over. He can't breathe here! ]
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a day in june / action
(And he'd like for Pansage and Crustle, especially Crustle, to get rid of any worry that there was anything but friendliness between them all. What's a knock to the head between friends, after all?)
So it starts with a question, but the plan had always be in the back of Red's mind, finding an innocent picnic basket and idly poking around for a fishing rod, and passing a shop that dealt with baits and equipment... That day, however, brought the idea into motion, and a small hushed meeting with the pokémon of the house to get their approval, but for them to keep it quiet. We could be straightforward about it, or we could make it a surprise.
Red rather likes the idea of surprising Cilan. He even goes out of the way to prepare the food outside the apartment slipping the basket out with him and coming back in later before lunchtime without much fanfare, giving an ordinary hello, definitely not any more giddy than usual. (Actually, being here has made it easy to keep happy.)
He sets the basket onto the counter, and Cilan could have been doing whatever, doesn't matter, just as long as he's in the room for Red can make the announcement he's been going over in his head all day: ]
Cilan, [ a pat on the basket! ] it's a great day outside, so let's have lunch at the lake!
[ Yeah!!! ]
it sure is a day in june
Yesterday, he thinks his fever might have finally broke, and as such he doesn't feel as sick and tired as he did previously. Maybe now he'll be ready to work again once the restaurant re-opens to the public... but until then, he can take this time to do things that are fun and enjoyable.
When Red comes back, he'll find that Cilan's reading a book. It's something he's taken to doing when he wasn't sleeping, but he's sitting nearby rather than in his room, so that's a pretty good sign that Cilan is definitely feeling better now.]
Oh? [Looking up from the book now to the basket, and then to Red with interest.] So that's what you were up to, hm?
[Color him curious--did Red put this lunch together himself?]
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You should be more like, 'what, Red, where did this come from?'!
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My, Red, where did this come from? This is quite an unexpected taste!
[... We're so sorry about him, but at least he's definitely feeling better now if he's going to be teasing Red like that.]
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[ There was no way he could sound properly offended through all that amusement however, and his arms quickly unfold so his hands can find their way to his waist. ]
But since you're obviously feeling so much better, I thought you could do with something different after so long. And you know, since I have a reputation to uphold as a good friend...
[ Let's not forget that. ]
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Shall we be on our way to the lake? Like you said, it's a beautiful day outside, so I'm sure that eating lunch outside will be a good experience for us.
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[ He's walking as he says that, the basket in his hand again so he doesn't have to go back for it. We just need to go into this storeroom here, dig in some, and...
Lean back out, with one wide grin and what must be a super rod for a connoisseur such as Cilan. ]
I think it's time you showed me if your skills in fishing can match up to mine!
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You're right, I do believe it's the perfect time to give you a taste of what a Fishing Connoisseur like myself is capable of!
[He doesn't even run off to go grab his own fishing rod from his room--no, he simply reaches somewhere on his person and reveals the portable container that he keeps it in. A Fishing Connoisseur is always prepared to fish whenever the opportunity calls for it, so he always keeps it on him just in case the need for it ever comes up when out and about here.]
Now then, let's get going! The fish are not going to catch themselves, you know.
[Come on let's go, let's go!!]
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[ All this excitement Cilan is displaying is perfect and wonderful and Red's very happy for him somewhere in his heart, but he's also going just be standing and staring there like "what???" like any normal person would.
Just feel free to drag his disbelieving body out of the door with you, Cilan. This kid clearly needs to up his game if he wants to surprise this guy. It's all backfiring on him!! ]
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[... And that is all the explanation you are getting as Cilan places the picnic basket in Red's hands (if it helps, there's still an element of surprise in that Cilan has no idea what you made for their lunch today), and after making sure his Pokemon are accounted for, dragging Red along and out the door by the wrist. Off to the lake we go!]
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But off they go, taking the scenic route since Cilan has all that pent up energy that needs to be released. Red has a specific spot he wants to take them to as well, so when they do eventually get close to see the wide lake in their view, he'll actually take the lead to continue them a little farther, to where Red's pokémon are out and waiting for them: Lapras sitting already in the water itself, Charizard sprawled out and enjoying the heat of the sun; Jolteon's will be on his feet and yapping their way upon seeing them, and as for Gengar...
...who knows where Gengar is. Mewtwo, however, does not do social gatherings. The shy bugger.
Reaching them is plenty of time for Red to get his bearings again however, stepping before the blanket that's already laid and stretching out his arms. ...Or one of them because that basket is actually heavy. ]
Here we are! [ Now, time to take this to a new level!! ] We can stay on shore where it's safe and dry....or we can take a ride on Lapras's back and really find out what's out there today!
[ And hopefully stay safe and dry but that doesn't sound cool enough!! ]
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Oh, that sounds like fun! ... Ah, but what about the food? Did you want to eat before or after we started fishing?
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[ ...Except, actually- ] We can take a sandwich out with us though. Here, come over and pick something. I've made different types!
[ Because if we make a load, we have to hit a sandwich Cilan would be happy with. Just let your imagination be free with what type of sandwiches, as well as some sliced up fruits in a container, vegetables in another, plenty of cookies/biscuits, and some scones with a jar of jam to top it all off.
He definitely didn't make the scones and biscuits or the sauces, but he did the sandwiches and the slicing!! There is more here than for two people because there are more than two stomachs present. ]
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[He's really impressed!! Just look at the way he's sparkling...]
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I had some help, and someone told about these [ picking up a scone; it's even the fruity variety with raisins inside! ], but I wanted there to be enough for us and our pokémon!
[ Which technically there probably isn't with the size of Charizard and Lapras's stomachs, but they'll be nice and eat sparingly!! ]
You've put up with my pancakes for so long too... it's the least I could do! [ And we totally wanted to see Cilan all happy and we got it and boy is it starting to feel like a nice, exciting summer day here. ] I want you to have a good time!
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[So he'll snag a sandwich and... maybe one of those scones real quick for himself. His Pokemon, if they're not already out, will be getting their poke'balls opened so that they can hang out here with Red's Pokemon while they're fishing.]
Shall we make our way out onto the lake now?
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[ Cilan gets a fun salute with that, and Lapras takes that as the signal to finally shift herself to expose her shell for them to climb onto. Seriously, boneheads, she's been waiting for you two to make up your minds -- and yes, she'll definitely take that slice of sandwich offered to her after Red's up on her shell, the boy then turning to offer a hand to Cilan should he need it. ]
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Okay, I'm ready! Let us set out on our grand adventure to unite the people and creatures of land and sea! [Or "back of a Lapras" and "fish living in a lake" but ssshhh just let him have his dramatics here.] Based on what I know about the lake, I think the best spot might be for us to go in... that direction, I believe?
[Points in the indicated direction here--sure, it's been a while since he last fished here, but he's pretty sure that he remembers there being more fish congregating somewhere over there.]
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Lapras hears directions though, and she turns her head to try and catch them but doing so too late, and so humming a noise for Red to repeat the way they want to go (and if Red agrees to it). He does, and then gestures for Cilan to sit down with him. Just mind the bumps and you'll be a-ok, buddy.
But once they're settled, off she begins!! And it's a gentle start that slowly picks up, but never losing its smooth sailing. ]
Have you ever ridden on a lapras before? They're rare to find around Kanto -- I've only seen a wild one once.
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[Village Bridge supposedly have Lapras living there, but... BW anime didn't give us an episode featuring that place at all and we are still incredibly salty about that to this day.]
But I must say, this is quite nice: your Lapras has a calm and relaxing taste to it in regards to the way it moves across the water here!
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It makes me miss the smell of the sea thinking about it. [ And he looks out to the water with that, though not without a quick look over to Cilan- ] Oh, tell her to stop when you like the spot.
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[Because if he had kept talking, they might have ended up surfing right over and away this spot that he thinks they should use for fishing. Good thing he was actually paying attention to his surroundings, for once.]
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We'll have to be careful about what we attract. I've been trying to figure out everything they have here, but the lake's the biggest mystery when it comes to creatures. There's no telling what we'll find!
[ So, they'll definiiiitely have to not underestimate the pull they'll receive if they get a bite. Red's pulling something out of his pocket, sitting his fishing rod on his lap (bless sturdy foldable makes) as he chatters away. ]
I've always wanted to ask Sosyne what she remembers being in the seas with her in the past, but I don't think she'd like me to. [ Ah, let's just hold out our hand and show off the item in it now. ] Oh yeah, I got this new lure to try out from a fishing shop the other day! It's supposed to let out a steady stream of emotion to attract any fish when it's submerged in water.
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[When Cilan opens the container that contains his fishing rod, he does so with a flourish that may or may be accompanied by a sparkling colorful effect to it due to his passion. However, before casting it out, he is going to make sure the line is in proper order as well as allow Red to see the lure: isn't it neat?]
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That lure had Cilan's head on it.
That lure had Cilan's head on it.
And that is absolutely, most definitely worth the giggles that bubble up from Red's throat and quickly burst into actual laughter beginning at the bottom of his stomach. He can't bother with his own rod right now--that's staying right on his lap with his sandwich, because he's going to need one hand on himself and the other keeping him steady on Lapras, and oh, it'll take time for the words to come out, but- ]
I-it has your head on it!
[ Cilan will totally get to know what's so damn hilarious, and that's just going to renew the laughter all over. He can't breathe here! ]
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