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[lamortenoir]

[ Will isn't going to beat around the bush this time. Instead, he's going straight to the point. He'd be right outside Cherrygrove, heading down the road as he starts the feed.

And he looks kind of miffed. ]

If this wretched place can't decide whether or not it wishes to keep me, then I would much rather decline its invitation.

Does anyone know if there is a quicker way to Goldenrod other than on foot?

[ There's a soft coo as a Pidove all but crashes into him before scrambling to land on his shoulder.

The last thing heard before the feed cuts is Will admonishing his new partner ]

Honestly, Cicero. If you insist on staying out of your pokeball, I demand you make an effort to keep up.

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[pipers_son]

Suit!

[HEY WILL GUESS WHO'S STILL HERE]

Ya made it just in time~. Oh, I've been watchin' over yer other two, if ya want ta see 'em again- Caesar and Aristotle.

[lamortenoir]

In time? In time for what?

[ There's a pause from that second bit though. He'd assumed his two had just gone off into the wild without him here... or in his box... but apparently, they had gone somewhere they felt safe.

Immediately, there's an apologetic look on the reaper's face and he actually stops walking for a moment. ]

I apologize if they've been any measure of trouble... and my rudeness for not having thanked you for Caesar properly.

[pipers_son]

'Ey, don't worry about it. [Joker gives a relaxed wave of his hand.] I was glad ta see 'em. Answered any questions I had. I'll send 'em back ta ya in yer PC. Might be a bit different- I trained with 'em a while back and they evolved.

[On the bright side, totally ready to face off against Falkner???]

And I just got a circus started up here in Goldenrod! Suppose yer still not interested in joinin'?

[lamortenoir]

I see.

[ It isn't a displeased statement. Merely one of observation. A debt is a debt after all and he owes Joker for taking care of his team.

...Maybe he won't be so hard on him for the whole... being alive bit. ]

...It will still be a matter of time before I'll be arriving at Goldenrod. However, I find myself under no obligation this time around. Joining you previously was out of necessity.

[ You still need someone to man finances and head tickets though, right? ]

[pipers_son]

That ain't a "no" I'm hearin'.

[lamortenoir]

[ ...he can't escape rapscallions, can't he? ]

Neither was it a yes.

[ But he won't say no to helping out if need be. ]

[pipers_son]

[That just makes him laugh.]

So a "maybe"! I'll take it~. Either way, ya can make it ta Goldenrod pretty quick on Caesar's back. We found that out first hand not too long ago, since we had to run ta Cherrygrove real quick ta pick up one a our own.

[lamortenoir]

A "maybe" is sufficient enough an answer.

[ Taking note of the rest of that though... ]

I shall have to pick Caesar and Aristotle up once I've arrived at Violet city. I trust you can keep yourself out of trouble until I've returned to Goldenrod?

[pipers_son]

Now what makes ya think I'd be gettin' inta trouble?

[...Besides his whole existence.]

I've been a productive members of society, I have. Gettin' my own business set up and everythin'.

[lamortenoir]

[ Somehow he doesn't have the most trusting look on his face. ]

I would imagine you've kept yourself preoccupied in setting your circus back up.

[pipers_son]

[Wow rude]

It's definitely been somethin', especially with how different it all is here! But we got a good group a folks around and some very generous ones too. Looks like we'll all manage pretty well~!

[lamortenoir]

[ He's just being careful man. ]

The Pokemon would be an interesting addition to your lineup but I'm certain you've already considered that angle.

[pipers_son]

I'm the best ringleader in the world. [He winks.] I already got a few in star positions for the show.

Caesar was one a them, actually! Him an' Boom were happy ta see each other.

[lamortenoir]

Then by all means, Caesar can continue on. It would seems to be something he would find interesting.

[ A beat. ]

If I may ask... what exactly did you have planned?

[pipers_son]

For the Zebra Twins?

[lamortenoir]

[ Ah, so they were twins. Interesting. ]

Exactly.

[ Because he is a little curious as to what his two pokemon have been up to while he was gone. ]

[pipers_son]

[Well that's what Joker says, anyway, but do you really trust him to be reliable, Will?]

Well ya can always use zebras and horses in these kinda things! And Caesar definitely likes ta liven things up~. That's a good thing in our line a work.

[lamortenoir]

[ Nope. B| ]

He was always a lively sort.

Then... if that shall be all at the moment... I shall make haste to Goldenrod. He shall be back in rehearsal as soon as we return.

[pipers_son]

We'll be waitin' for ya~.