[A very odd squirtle given he seems more keen to look between these two new people before turning his attention back towards Speedwagon. None too friendly, this one, it seems.
Candalera, however, is quietly preening herself in response. She has Been Appeased, all is well in the world. Even if Speedwagon is rolling his eyes a bit at her antics, it doesn't last long given the smile pulling at his lips instead.]
Jonathan, Erina! And it was not a problem at all, even if my methods of getting here are... quite interesting, to put it mildly. [We won't talk about the walking iceberg or the other option of the living volcano. It's all quite odd and kind of a given, how this place is.]
As for my... new friend here, I've yet to pick a name for him. But he didn't seem too keen on being in his ball right about now. He won't cause a problem. [Almost on cue the ridiculous turtle is crossing his arms with a huff. Oh.]
I fear I must apologize for that- during the late winter it would have been a matter of simply rushing across the ice, but until the floodmelt vanishes I'm afraid we're quite bouyant- we'll be on the ground by early May I believe though.
[It changes quite fast! Now-] Please, come in- We've a sunroom that I can only imagine Candalera will enjoy through the tour, [He chuckles, now quite glad they'd thought to combine matters of breeding importance with aesthetic. It's a rather lovely room after all.] No name yet however?
Goodness, no wonder he seems so moody! Has nothing come to mind at all Speedwagon?
Oh, no, that was hardly the problem! It's more the creatures I have for travel are... different. [The bouyant nature of the house is certainly not to blame, though he's frowning for but a moment when the matter of a name comes up.
Until Erina's at least nice enough to cover for him and he's rubbing at his face for a brief moment.]
As Erina said, he's rather willful of a creature. Nothing has fit or, things I have tried, he seems not keen to be called them. He's merely surly by nature. [Almost as if knowing he's being talked about, said squirtle squirts a bit of water off to the side, at least testing his limits while making sure said water gets outside. Good grief.
Candalera is already off to go find this mention of sun room.]
He's certainly got quite the skill with his aim however! Perhaps you could find a way for him to converse a name to you himself?
[Well isn't that just a JoJo-style suggestion. And-
Oh!] Oh goodness, I do apologize Candalera- here, let me show you to that sunroom, the door can be quite tricky yet. [Best not to dash a fair maiden-lizard's hopes with a lock!]
I... well, I suppose it may be possible somehow for him to do as such. [Probably not, but a man can always hope for his turtle friend to not be such an utter pain. Even if he's watching him for a moment with a slow sigh, lovely.
Said squirtle is watching Erina for a moment before seeming to roll his eyes and look away. You aren't the boss of him, lady, try him.
As for Candalera, she's turning to look at Jonathan with a slightly tilted head, tongue flicking out of her mouth for a brief moment. Yes, he can absolutely open the door for her. As a good lowly male ought to do! Even if she could probably figure the lock out for herself.]
[Well, the door is opened, and in Candalera can go. Jonathan soon rejoins the other, catching most of the conversation as faint commentary while looking down to the Squirtle.
He saw that.] Don't you be rude young sir- Erina is the kindest and most merciful that I know, but if you cross her you shall be sorry indeed!
[While it wasn't in good taste to punish a pokemon, the idea of Squirtle Soup is becoming more palatable. Still, she kisses Jonathan's cheek for his kind defense of his lady wife.]
Thank you, my love. Still, let's get set and settled, after we show you all about, hmm, Robert?
[You will never see her again until she needs to eat, pry her away from that sun at your own risk.
The squirtle is watching Jonathan as he returns before turning his back to all of them and finally letting Speedwagon at least put the rowdy turtle back into the Pokeball. Finally.]
Ah, of course! Now that... the pleasantries and the like are out of the way. I am quite eager to see just what sort of place the two of you have set up over these past few months!
Indeed! We of course lack a true basement- though there is certainly storage, the mechanics of the house unfortunately made that quite impossible a feat, [he admits.]
We'll be ground bound for much of the year, but given the flood seasons... [Well. Tl;dr no basement. He waves for Speedwagon to follow though, letting Erina take point on most of the main floor for now. She had the most say on the little things, if he is honest, as for Jonathan all he'd really been able to think of was his manor.
Which, frankly, they would not have been able to even remotely pull off.] Well, no matter the case, I'm certain you'll enjoy what was created between us!
We chose to make it as comfortable for us and the breeding pokemon as possible. I'm really quite excited to see how we manage on. And no basement just means a roomier attic. I don't suspect it will be too full, but look here:
[Erina looped her arm in Speedwagon's and started them both down the hallway.] The parlour is a bit small, but Jonathan and I suspected we wouldn't be entertaining a whole army of people. Jolyne and Carly, more like as not. Occasionally Mr. Arlet, I'm sure, but it does have a nice view and quite cheering when one is having tea.
[She led the men into another room, much less formal (at least, by their standards) than the parlour.] We have a family room now, as well. For visits a bit longer in nature.
An attic can be quite useful, more so than a basement. And perhaps easier to maintain. [He... thinks. Really, it's probably for the best somewhere usually on water or flooded areas doesn't have a basement at any point of the year. But what does he know? Nothing. Most of nothing.
But he allows Erina to lead him, being a sneaky bastard that he is and stealing a quick kiss of her cheek and continuing on as if nothing happened. Sorry, guys, this is just how he is.]
Truly, a whole army would be... far more difficult to deal with in the first place. And I cannot think of many others that would be interested in visiting... [He trails off for a moment with a brief hum, running things over in his head.]
Visits a bit longer in nature...? [Save him, he's dumb.]
Well, in your case Speedwagon, we should hope that you come to see this as as much a home for you as for us- we certainly designed the bedrooms with that in mind, [he hums, smiling.] But with how much of our time here is defined by travel, a longer visitation is certainly something I expect a few to enjoy!
[Oh, oh right. He... had almost forgotten that particular aspect of it all and he's coughing to try and hide the red crawling to his cheeks and moving the brim of his hat to cover his face. It's fine, this is fine, let him be an idiot.
Thank you for giving him a way out.]
This place certainly does fancy travelling as a necessity, which is... interesting, given the lack of transportation methods otherwise unless you have access to the creatures that can do them and the authority to do so. [He'll never understand why you need "permission" to have a Pokemon do something it should be able to do naturally. Ridiculous!]
Unfortunately, my ward, left quite some time ago. I... assume back to his own world as the nature of this place seems wont to do from time to time. [AND DON'T CALL HIM OUT ON THE KITCHEN, ERINA, THAT'S RUDE!!!]
But I'm not barred from using it when you aren't in it, correct? [He knows how to cook things, thank you very much!!!!!]
Left? I'm so sorry, Speedwagon... [It's how they've lost a few people after all, so there isn't much to say to that. But, well.] In that case, we'll simply have a room for if they should ever return; or, should fate even change its path, someone else.
And I should certainly hope you aren't barred from the kitchen, if I'm allowed in it, [he adds with a laugh.] It might only be for simple matters, [like pokemon curry] but we both know that you're at least greater in skill than I!
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Candalera, however, is quietly preening herself in response. She has Been Appeased, all is well in the world. Even if Speedwagon is rolling his eyes a bit at her antics, it doesn't last long given the smile pulling at his lips instead.]
Jonathan, Erina! And it was not a problem at all, even if my methods of getting here are... quite interesting, to put it mildly. [We won't talk about the walking iceberg or the other option of the living volcano. It's all quite odd and kind of a given, how this place is.]
As for my... new friend here, I've yet to pick a name for him. But he didn't seem too keen on being in his ball right about now. He won't cause a problem. [Almost on cue the ridiculous turtle is crossing his arms with a huff. Oh.]
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[It changes quite fast! Now-] Please, come in- We've a sunroom that I can only imagine Candalera will enjoy through the tour, [He chuckles, now quite glad they'd thought to combine matters of breeding importance with aesthetic. It's a rather lovely room after all.] No name yet however?
Goodness, no wonder he seems so moody! Has nothing come to mind at all Speedwagon?
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[She smiled at Speedwagon and at his... huffy little friend.]
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Until Erina's at least nice enough to cover for him and he's rubbing at his face for a brief moment.]
As Erina said, he's rather willful of a creature. Nothing has fit or, things I have tried, he seems not keen to be called them. He's merely surly by nature. [Almost as if knowing he's being talked about, said squirtle squirts a bit of water off to the side, at least testing his limits while making sure said water gets outside. Good grief.
Candalera is already off to go find this mention of sun room.]
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[Well isn't that just a JoJo-style suggestion. And-
Oh!] Oh goodness, I do apologize Candalera- here, let me show you to that sunroom, the door can be quite tricky yet. [Best not to dash a fair maiden-lizard's hopes with a lock!]
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Well, Robert, I suppose if he misbehaves further, we'll simply have to have a dinner of squirtle soup.
[While she wouldn't eat the pokemon, of course, it was good to at least have it on record that she would punish swiftly and effectively if necessary.]
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Said squirtle is watching Erina for a moment before seeming to roll his eyes and look away. You aren't the boss of him, lady, try him.
As for Candalera, she's turning to look at Jonathan with a slightly tilted head, tongue flicking out of her mouth for a brief moment. Yes, he can absolutely open the door for her. As a good lowly male ought to do! Even if she could probably figure the lock out for herself.]
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He saw that.] Don't you be rude young sir- Erina is the kindest and most merciful that I know, but if you cross her you shall be sorry indeed!
[Not necessarily because of Erina, either.]
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Thank you, my love. Still, let's get set and settled, after we show you all about, hmm, Robert?
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The squirtle is watching Jonathan as he returns before turning his back to all of them and finally letting Speedwagon at least put the rowdy turtle back into the Pokeball. Finally.]
Ah, of course! Now that... the pleasantries and the like are out of the way. I am quite eager to see just what sort of place the two of you have set up over these past few months!
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We'll be ground bound for much of the year, but given the flood seasons... [Well. Tl;dr no basement. He waves for Speedwagon to follow though, letting Erina take point on most of the main floor for now. She had the most say on the little things, if he is honest, as for Jonathan all he'd really been able to think of was his manor.
Which, frankly, they would not have been able to even remotely pull off.] Well, no matter the case, I'm certain you'll enjoy what was created between us!
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[Erina looped her arm in Speedwagon's and started them both down the hallway.] The parlour is a bit small, but Jonathan and I suspected we wouldn't be entertaining a whole army of people. Jolyne and Carly, more like as not. Occasionally Mr. Arlet, I'm sure, but it does have a nice view and quite cheering when one is having tea.
[She led the men into another room, much less formal (at least, by their standards) than the parlour.] We have a family room now, as well. For visits a bit longer in nature.
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But he allows Erina to lead him, being a sneaky bastard that he is and stealing a quick kiss of her cheek and continuing on as if nothing happened. Sorry, guys, this is just how he is.]
Truly, a whole army would be... far more difficult to deal with in the first place. And I cannot think of many others that would be interested in visiting... [He trails off for a moment with a brief hum, running things over in his head.]
Visits a bit longer in nature...? [Save him, he's dumb.]
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Exactly. I did the very barest of decorating in your room and the one for your... [She pauses for a moment,] ward?
So that you would be able to choose your own embellishments. The kitchen is also very fine, but do not try to squawk me away from it, thank you.
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Thank you for giving him a way out.]
This place certainly does fancy travelling as a necessity, which is... interesting, given the lack of transportation methods otherwise unless you have access to the creatures that can do them and the authority to do so. [He'll never understand why you need "permission" to have a Pokemon do something it should be able to do naturally. Ridiculous!]
Unfortunately, my ward, left quite some time ago. I... assume back to his own world as the nature of this place seems wont to do from time to time. [AND DON'T CALL HIM OUT ON THE KITCHEN, ERINA, THAT'S RUDE!!!]
But I'm not barred from using it when you aren't in it, correct? [He knows how to cook things, thank you very much!!!!!]
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And I should certainly hope you aren't barred from the kitchen, if I'm allowed in it, [he adds with a laugh.] It might only be for simple matters, [like pokemon curry] but we both know that you're at least greater in skill than I!
[By a Lot.]
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to the one much lighter in comparison.]
Absolutely, you may use it. But the moment I hear you fuss, I will boot you out.
[It's said in half jest, at least.]