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[tapestodiane]

Concluded getting lost in a cave to be an all around interesting but undesirable experience. Believe I could use some coffee and a good night's sleep.

Are there always trainers in this Union Cave? Those I've encountered never appeared to want to leave.

[Guess who made it to Azalea? Action if you feel like running into him on the streets or at the inn/center.]

Comments

[Video]

[tapestodiane]

_{[He's not going to argue. He's seen far crazier things, but it's nothing he feels like getting into at the moment.]}

It looks pleasant. At the moment I'm more interested in the condition of the inn.

_{[Meditation only cuts you so many hours of sleeping.]}

You seem happy today.

[Video]

[of-france.livejournal.com]

Being in the city has lifted my spirits.



I finally picked up proper reading glasses today, so work was a bit easier without having to squint all the time to read recipes and labels.

[Video]

[tapestodiane]

_{[Ah yes, he remembers that from their first meeting. Seems like it was a long time ago.]}

I'm not surprised. _{[Cause you do strike him as a city-person.]} You still work as a chef, then?

[Video]

[of-france.livejournal.com]

The restaurants here are all named very boring things, it seems; this one is the "Goldenrod City Restaurant". The guy in charge seems to have the exact same handwriting as the guy in Violet City, too, and even with my glasses, it's not much easier to read. I think they're related.

[Video]

[tapestodiane]

Perhaps you should put forward a suggestion for both a better name and an attempt at neater handwriting. To both of them.

_{[Again with the tired smile, Coop does seem more relaxed as he also takes in the town, looking for a place to check in.]}

[Video]

[of-france.livejournal.com]

I'll wait a couple weeks before running the handwriting past my boss. 'Don't want to offend before the first payday, you know.



I'm so excited to go shopping! I'm holding off until I get my first paycheck here before going, so I have a little nest egg just in case.

[Video]

[tapestodiane]

As long as you still manage, I guess it's not an urgent problem.

_{[Coop can tell - but this chattiness has a rather good effect on him, too.]}

It sounds like you've got yourself covered. I take it there's a lot to see and do there?

[Video]

[of-france.livejournal.com]

Well, Goldenrod is nowhere as beautiful or grand as my Paris, but it's so good to be back in a real city that actually has nightlife and actual economy! I'm planning to explore around a bit more after I get a better footing on just find my way along the beaten path. I'll probably check out the bike shop tomorrow; I miss cycling.

[Video]

[tapestodiane]

I don't think I've ridden a bicycle since I was 12.

_{[He picks up on that particular sentence, yes. He isn't sure what to feel about big cities anymore. Pondering this for a second, that's what he says.]}

And I haven't seen a 'real city' for some time now. I've grown quite attached to these smaller towns.

[Video]

[of-france.livejournal.com]

Really? It's a lot of fun, especially if you're visiting the countryside.

<font size="1'>[France gives Cooper a curious look.]</font> Did your work bring you to smaller towns more often than larger ones?

[Video]

[tapestodiane]

No, not really. But my latest case is in a beautiful small town near the border, and none of the towns I've seen so far in Johto have been much bigger.

_{[There's a certain kind of wistfulness in his way of saying this.]}

[Video]

[of-france.livejournal.com]

The border?



What's the case about?

[Video]

[tapestodiane]

_{[The case ... well. It isn't really just one case, anymore. And though solved, it's not something he particularly likes to discuss.]}

The murders of several girls. I don't believe it's a topic for a day like this.

[Video]

[of-france.livejournal.com]

Have you been able to locate the Inn or the Center yet?

[Video]

[tapestodiane]

_{[Cooper appreciates the change of subject, and though his expression remains solemn, he lightens up visibly on locating the Inn, almost in cue to France's question.]}

I believe I have. I think I will allow myself the luxury of a nap. I'll talk to you later, France?

[Video]

[of-france.livejournal.com]

Definitely talk to you later! Never be a stranger with me: if you need a reason to call me, I'm always happy to help with your French...

[Video]

[tapestodiane]

_{[Cooper grins in response.]}

I'll keep that in mind.

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