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Welcome to Lyons Acres. You're lookin' for a specific Pokemon, yeah? I carry pretty much every type and many varying species of Pokemon, so hopefully I got something that you're interested in. Of course, there's a few things I need to make clear first... [see rules]

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happy reunion, of sorts

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“It’s very cold,” Rori agreed, unable to keep the tremble out of her voice as she shivered. “I don’t remember winters in Kalos being this cold.” She moved to grab her small bag and Nacht’s saddle off of him, freeing him to continue bouncing around in the snow. The bat dragon bounded up to Robin as he was acknowledged, nuzzling her side before heading in the direction of the cave.

“It has been awhile since he’s been bathed…” Rori replied, frowning. She couldn’t actually remember the last time she’d given him a bath. Or the last time the pair had actually stopped moving long enough to find somewhere convenient to bathe him. If Nacht smelled….she didn’t smell, did she? She’d showered just yesterday but that didn’t mean anything.

“I missed you,” she added, swiping her numb fingers under her nose to wipe away the snot that had began to run. “I missed you so much. And all of the pokemon and the farm and…everything except the damn snow,” she laughed.

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“You’ve been in Hoenn for a while, no?” Robin opened the door and let Rori step in first. Everything looked almost exactly the same when she was last here. Of course it did, Robin hated it when things were moved around. For good reason, of course. “Shoes off by the door, and coat on the rack. There should be a blanket on the couch. Go wrap yourself up and I’ll make somethin’.” Robin paused for a moment. 

“Missed you too, kid. It’s been significantly more quiet since you left.” She lightly bumped her shoulder against Rori’s arm. “And the Pokemon have been... a little upset for a bit since you left,” she said whilst walking into the kitchen. “You hungry or just want hot chocolate or somethin’?”

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happy reunion, of sorts

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“Hey guys,” Rori spoke, nervously eyeing the growing crowd of pokemon. “Luna,” she added, “Luna, no, please do not do what you’re about to–”

She was cut off as the umbreon launched herself into the brunette, landing them both into the snow. Rori laughed even as her pathetic excuse for a coat quickly soaked through, scratching behind the fox’s ears with her bare and very cold fingers. Nacht, her noivern, bounced through the snow amongst the other pokemon, large tail wagging crazily as if he were an overgrown puppy.

A wide grin spread across her face as Robin approached and she fought the urge to do as Luna had done and tackle the shorter woman into the snow. It’d been so long since she’d seen her last, but she did at least remember that Robin would absolutely not take kindly to be tackled into the snow. 

“Sorry, I wasn’t paying attention to the time when I landed,” she said, still grinning up at the older woman. “But no, I wasn’t planning on stealing a pokemon or anything.” Rori stood, brushing snow off of her clothing and waiting for a response from Robin. 

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Robin blinked, her eyes darting to where she heard the voice. She blinked again, then stepped forward, the snow crunching beneath her boots. She stopped a little short of arms length in front of Rori. Robin reached out, her warm fingers brushing against Rori’s cold, cold cheek.

Her fingers ran along Rori’s face, feeling her nose, the shape of her eyes, touching her hair. Robin knew it. She knew it the moment she heard that voice. Her lips twitched, forming into a small but happy grin. Though her grin fell soon when she touched Rori’s coat. “What the hell are you wearing, Strawberry? You have any idea how cold it is?” She waved her hand. “Never mind, come on inside. The rest of you, back to bed!” She said to the Pokemon. They made noises of protests, but did as they were told. Some of them lingered to give Rori and Robin loving nudges before heading back to their spots.

Robin looked back at Rori. “There’s room in the cave for Nacht. Oh, don’t think I didn’t smell him from here. He needs a bath.” She smiled some. “Come on, before you catch a damn cold, let’s get you out of that coat.”

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happy reunion, of sorts

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To say Rori could be a bit of a shithead would be a massive understatement, but she knew Robin would be pleased she was back. At least hopefully, not that there was any time to second guess herself. Although, maybe this wasn’t the best idea…

There was no guarantee that Robin would recognize her or that the new pokemon on the farm wouldn’t be hostile to her and her noivern,especially with no previous warning. The brunette dismounted her bat dragon, pulling her flight goggles off of her face and scrubbing the snow from them. 

She gave Nacht a friendly pat as thanks for the ride before wandering towards the main house. It was fucking freezing outside, not that a summer in Hoenn had helped her with any cold tolerance. 

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The more nocturnal Pokemon just stood there. Staring, registering, staring some more. Luna was the first to run to the newcomer, yipping and howling. She wasn’t the last. More Pokemon noticed who this girl was, more Pokemon ran to her.

Rori. It’s Rori. She’s back. Rori’s back, Rori’s back, Rori’s back! In all her excitement, Luna tackled Rori into the snow, licking her face and yipping and barking and unable to keep still because it’s Rori! Rori’s home! Oh, hopefully she’ll stay! Robin will be so, so happy!

“Hey! Quiet down, you dolts! It’s dark out and people are trying to sleep!” A voice hollered. Speak of the devil. The Pokemon parted ways for Robin. She looked less than pleased to be tromping around in the snow with just a pair of snow boots and a coat halfheartedly thrown over her pajamas. Fiona---her Houndoom---stood close to help keep Robin warm, but it could only do so much.

Robin stared ahead, right past Rori, her eyes intense and her expression less-than pleased. “And just what the absolute hell do you think you’re doing trespassing on my property?” She demanded. “We’re closed, for starters, and if you thought you could steal a Pokemon from me you got another thing com---Luna, sit!” Luna did just that, sitting herself beside Rori and quieting her happy little yips. But she couldn’t stop herself from thumping her tail into the snow.