adamant | 24th roar [ video ]

[ The feed clicks on and immediately, what captures the attention is the rising and falling sound of foreign music blasting through the Gym. Clair's Gym, to be precise: Leon is taking on his last Gym leader.

Well, 'taking on' is perhaps strong. More like, Clair's Dragonite is in the final throes of agony, wrapped up in Flood's tentacles, heavily poisoned, getting blasted with Ice Beam. From the viewpoint, just over Leon's shoulder, it becomes obvious his Raichu is the culprit here, filming the proceedings with occasional peeping encouragements to her teammate.

Dragonite doesn't last long, and eventually goes slack. Flood's tentacles are suddenly holding nothing more than a vanishing red light. The music dissipates, replaced by the usual victory fanfare. Raichu, as well as Lightning, Sen and Strike in the stands, explode into cheers—or in Lightning's case, soft applause. Leon himself isn't one for overly emotional displays, so Flood gets a few proud pats and a promise of well-earned rest for his trouble.

Raichu leaps down from Leon's shoulder as he collects his HM and prize money. As he turns to make his exit, Lightning strides up, the camera catching on her pleased expression. ]

They did well. You did well.

Thanks.

[ The view is mostly obscured by Raichu's meager height, but Lightning steps in very close and Leon's arms wind around her shoulders and she tilts her chin up--

Goodness.

A moment passes, before the two abruptly break apart, apparently having noticed their audience. As Raichu scrambles back, the camera tilts high enough to catch the two of them looking incredibly uncomfortable. ]

Turn that off.

[ And off it goes. ]

[[ooc: pink is Lightning; tags may come from both of them as soon as Silver gets online. As for me, a busy class schedule means I may have to leave shortly, so don't worry if I disappear.]]

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Minnie...

[ CAN WE GET BACK TO HOW HE JUST WON THE LAST BADGE??? PLEASE ]

[NO]

How absolutely wonderful! A romance built in Johto, between such powerful people! How long has this been going on, you little trickster~?

[ Powerful people? Maybe...

Little trickster?! ]

That's...none of your business.

[ SO THERE ]

[a-aww so cruel ;;]

But Leon, we're friends, aren't we...?

[wibble ;; ;;]

That doesn't mean I need to...say anything.

[ ghfjdhgdf don't give him that face.

HE WILL BE STRONG IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY ]

Besides, it's not just up to me.

I don't hear her objecting! Can't you give me any little details at all?

[ He turns to Light, just off-screen, mouth in a thin line. ]

Does the lady object?

[Lightning hesitates for a moment, then shakes her head as she moves slightly, coming on screen just in time to respond.]

Go ahead.

[In for a gil, in for a pound. They probably won't get left alone otherwise.]

[MWAHAHAHA]

There, now tell me every single detail~!

[ .......goddamnit, Lightning. Now they'll never hear the end of it. ]

Since late August.

[ He has every confidence that Minnie can put two and two together regarding the beach party at the house. ]

Since late...

[wait a darn moment.]

... You were a couple at the house?! And you never told me?!

...

[ They weren't sharing a bed or anything! They were hardly in the same room with all those people and teenagers underfoot! ]

... Leon, are you hiding something else?

...

[Eye-squint.]

...

Squall Leonheart, if you used my dear sacred home for something unwholesome -

[ ghfjhdk!!!! Lightning, HELP ]

What? No.

Then why haven't you told anyone for months?

Because we're both private people.

[ Come on, Minnie, he's telling the truth. Cut him some slack. ]

[She eyes him a little... and believes him.]

... Were you planning to tell us eventually? Knowing you're both so happy makes me happy too.

Of course. We just hadn't really...talked about it, yet.

Probably too busy being all lovey-dovey, no doubt...

[SIGH, all the missed opportunities. She twirls her hair around a finger, though this conversation is doing wonders for her heart and spirit.]

Well, as long as you two love each other, that's all that matters.

[ He pinches the bridge of his nose. Why does everyone else keep bringing up the L-word when they aren't there yet? Oh well, if it gets the Queen off his back... ]

Thanks for your support.

[NONSENSE. Kisses=love.]

Of course I support you. We're friends.

[ It wasn't even an Epic Disney Kiss! It was a congratulatory smooch! ]

I just wish my friends were a little less...

[ Concerned about his love life, let's just say. ]

Oh, everyone's going to be so happy for you!