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[in which the rich brat has to work for the first time in his life, probably]
Trip's sticking up flyers, apparently, as well as handing some out, advertising an odd assortment of skills, but he's also acting a bit shifty and has his hoodie up, like he doesn't want to be recognized.
"For hire.
Skills: photography, tracking, exorcism.
Prices negotiable."
Followed by some contact details.
Somebody has been too much of a spendthrift without regard for the future, refused to downgrade from his prior standard of accommodations (read: kept staying at expensive hotels), and hasn't made enough in winnings to support himself, so.
"For hire.
Skills: photography, tracking, exorcism.
Prices negotiable."
Followed by some contact details.
Somebody has been too much of a spendthrift without regard for the future, refused to downgrade from his prior standard of accommodations (read: kept staying at expensive hotels), and hasn't made enough in winnings to support himself, so.
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"If you meet him around, you should ask him for me," Gold says. "I guess I'll ask too if I happen to meet him. Oh yeah, I should give you my phone number!" Gold takes out his Pokegear, which is probably pretty old-fashioned by Trip's standards. But a Pokegear and and Xtransceiver should be able to call each other no problem.
"Yeah, he lives on Route 1," Gold says, kind of distracted as he's looking up his phone number. "You can find the house pretty easily. Even I hardly ever get lost when I'm looking for it. Oh, I live there too, by the way!"
And so does little Trip, but Gold isn't going to mention that now. He has a feeling Trip might avoid the place if he knows he might run into his past self.
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Well-read as usual, Gold! He absolutely would want to avoid his younger self, not just to avoid influencing the trajectory of his life, but to avoid disappointing him… unfortunately, you already mentioned he was living at Professor Banyan’s with you, earlier.
Fortunately(?), Trip’s still a little disoriented from hunger and exhaustion and can’t remember that part of the conversation fully, although he did briefly pause with an odd look on his face, however, that memory remained out of reach.
“… sure, I’ll write that down… I’d like to take your picture too.”
After typing down Gold’s number, he reached for his camera again.
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Gold is banking on Trip not remembering that! If he just avoids saying anything, maybe Trip will totally forget what Gold said.
"Oh, okay," Gold says, a bit surprised that Trip would want a picture of him. He's never posed for a photo before, but he gives a smile and a V-sign when Trip aims his camera.
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"No, that's alright... I don't think she likes me."
Cubburn blinked innocently, then looked at him expectantly. Where are her pets, human...?!
Trip took a picture of Gold. "To remember your kindness..."
And his debt, of course.
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"She clearly likes you," he says, gesturing at her. "Look at her. She wants pets, Icarus."
Gold nearly opens his mouth to protest, to say he hasn't been that kind, but thinks again. He did spend money on food for Trip. If anyone did that for Gold, he'd never want to forget it either. And any kindness is enough kindness for someone who hasn't gotten much of it.
"Yeah, that's a good reason," he says instead.
[1/2]
"Fine, but if she burns my hand, you owe me another meal and I expect to be fed if I can't use my hand. Take responsibility."
... it's a very sarcastic joke, hopefully?
He hesitantly reached towards Cubburn, who shut her eyes happily, a purr in her throat, but he froze and withdrew his hand.
He made another attempt, but shut his eyes this time as he braced for the worst—Cubburn impatiently headbutted his palm for a pet!
[2/2]
Another happy meow and not a burned hand in sight! Cubburn is having the time of her life right now!
It's really nice to have in the winter, isn't it?
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But he quiets down and holds still as he watches Trip attempt and finally succeed at petting Cubburn.
"Yeah," he agrees simply with a smile, and admires the cuteness.
See, Trip? You've got a good heart too!
There's a lot they could talk about the things they told each other today, but... that's difficult, and this is easy. And maybe this is enough, just to know they both have good hearts, despite what they've done.