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013 [action] - backdated to Friday

[Private to France:] How about that coffee? Any time that works for you. (ooc: we could totally skip right to that and tag as if saturday coffee stuff, if you want?)

[And action, after that:] [Basically Cooper is all over the streets of Goldenrod today. He needs a new coat (there’s a nasty-looking tear in the sleeve of the one he’s wearing right now). And a suit (same there). And some strong coffee.]

[If you run into him, you might notice that he looks a bit different – could be the scratches on his face and general messy state. Coop is ... never in a messy state. Feel free to bother him about this and the fact that he seems generally tense.]

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Well, our bodies seem like they could use a good dose of caffeine, and I could probably use some soup. The fare here is passable for hotel standard, but the coffee is oddly satisfying.

Caffeine sounds like a great idea.

_{[He orders a coffee himself ("Black, and I mean black, the blackest you've got"), and after asking if they have pie, proceeds to order one of those as well, not caring too much about what kind it is. Really, he just wants the sugar.]

[Having thanked the waiter, he again directs his attention to France, smiling easily.]}

So how have you been?

I've been well. City life here in Goldenrod is much more to my liking than Violet was. Not that Violet was a bad place; it was just too quiet and slow for me. I like the higher volume of traffic and choices here. Oh, and Envy and I have been spending a lot of time together if you know what I mean.

How're you and how have your travels been?

_{[Cooper grins in response.]}

You wouldn't have been very well suited for Azalea, then - that was a quiet town. But Goldenrod is a great place. It'll be an experience exploring it.

_{[At the mention of Envy, the grin softens a little.]}

In the dating sense? I guess It's not very surprising that some people will find others here.

_{[Just looking for a confirmation before saying anything further on that.]}

Travelling here is amazing. Granted, it will be nice to stay in civilisation for a while, but going places on foot is definitely a worthwhile experience.

I've been good. I am good - there's no point in complaining when the good outweighs the bad.

_{[He talks a lotbecause he likes you.]}

You should check out the Game Corner at least once. Make sure to scuff the floor around it first, though; there's often coins that have been dropped.

Yes. He and I were Valentines and last night we had a date. It was awesome. I think I was flying at some point; I still have to ask him exactly what happened after we left the bar.

Traveling on foot really is the best way to see the world. It's fresher and acquaints a person much more with the surroundings. Did you see anything particularly interesting?

_{[Tch, France - don't drink so much next time. But Cooper smiles rather softly at that. Love is ... Love, after all. And he's thinking of this one girl at home.]

[But side-tracked by the arrival of coffee, he takes a sip of that rather than replying. And oh man, he'd needed that.]}

Not particularly. This entire world is interesting enough in its own right.

_{[The "don't you agree" goes unspoken, and he sets down the cup, making a bit of a face.]}

It is. Sentiment pink blobs that transform into anything are only the tip of the iceberg.

Something wrong?

Hm?

_{[He frowns for a second before he understands, and shakes his head.]}

I _{[clears throat]} guess you could say I got in a fight yesterday, but I imagine you had concluded as much.

_{[His arm hurts a bit - which is the reason for the previous face. Flexing muscles. But he doesn't really expand on it other than admitting as much:]}

My arm hurts a bit. It's nothing.

What was the fight about?

You can't get out of telling me. I'll just keep bothering you about it or I may draw my own conclusions, and I have a very active imagination, I can assure you.

_{[He breathes out through his nose in a way that indicates laughter, even if he doesn't actually laugh.]}

I suppose I better tell you then.

_{[He quickly looks serious again, but in a more business-like manner than appearing grave, and he gives the details rather quickly:]}

There was a trail broken items I naturally followed, having figured an aggressive person to be behind the kind of aimless destruction. My motives were to get a good description to pass off to the local law enforcement and let them handle the situation, seeing as I no longer hold any authority.

The criminal was more attentive than I originally estimated and I was attacked. A short struggle followed before I was allowed escape.

You really are a detective. You sound like the most dedicated of my men.

Were you able to get an adequate description to the law enforcement here or at least a few good knocks to the perpetrator?

Dedication to one's job is important in any field of work.

_{[Said casually, he smiles slightly in a crooked sort of way.]}

I believe I can answer 'yes' on both accounts with no small level of credibility.

Well, then, that's most excellent. Justice will prevail thanks to Monsieur Dale Cooper.

Here's hoping.

_{[It was much easier to get results back home, but he'll take what he can get.]}

I have the utmost faith in you.

Do you plan to hit the department store?

Thanks, France.

_{[Not paying any real attention to that wink as per usual, those words mean a little more than he lets on.]}

I was there with Yao for a while yesterday. Amazing view from that roof, but I haven't attempted any shopping yet.

_{[raising an eyebrow here as he cuts into his pie.]}

We should go shopping together. I bet you could use some new clothes; we're given only that one spare outfit when we get here.

Shopping, huh?

_{[One of those rare moments he actually uses non-word-sounds in his sentences is warranted for this, because the idea of shopping for something other than necessities is nothing he normally entertains. Or does.]}

I did get a new suit yesterday.

_{[Only cause the other one was ruined, Coop. It doesn't count. He's not trying to get out of it, he's just thinking out loud.]}

But I guess there's no harm in expanding my wardrobe. Sure, you can count me in. Just a fair warning: I'm not much of a shopper.

Oh, what style of suit? Did you go for a particular color? Bow-tie or tie or none? We absolutely must get you some casual wear, too! At least for lounging; I am partial to cashmere sweaters, but that's just me.

Black, tie, professional.

_{[The same kind he's always worn. He looks at France with an amused yet somewhat incredulous expression.]}

Sounds like you've already got this covered.

It's so much fun to go shopping with a friend rather than just by myself. I had been planning a bit of a shopping spree; I definitely need to pick up some hand cream and lotion for this weather. When would you be free?

I haven't picked up a job yet so anytime will work.

_{[He makes a bit of a face again, and eats another piece of pie.]}

The paperwork the centers have are almost worse than what I had to deal with at the Bureau.

Excellent. I'll give you a call when I have time off and we can make a day of it.

Ugh, paperwork. I've had enough of that to last lifetimes. Have you considered the restaurants or maybe floor work at the Department Store? It's not necessarily glamorous, but the pay is healthy.

_{[He shakes his head, having considered them.]}

I don't think I'm particularly fit for any other line of work. Even if paperwork is spectacularly dull, it's something I know I'm good at.

And it does give many opportunities to meditate.

_{[Which, you know, is always a plus.]}

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[Action] ...what a suggestive avatar, that. xD

[Action] I try my best ;3 It's actually one of my favorites XD

[Action] I just imagine Coop all O_o at seeing it xD

[Action] France will have to demonstrate for Cooper sometime ;3

[Action] Cooper will give the most matter-of-fact explanation of NO |: that you ever saw

[Action] France would just pout and then giggle. He loves showing off!

[Action] Coop would really not compute. WHY ARE YOU A BIG FLIRT FRANCE.