[Game] Lord Windos' PokeRole Adventure: Celadon City Vandel

[Dragonstrike]

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Taylor graciously accepted your aid.....and then promptly fell forward to wrap you in a hug, arms wrapped behind your neck, her face pressed up against yours, and a tired yet somehow feisty smirk gracing her scarred facade.

"Appreciate...the....help.....partner."

She then plants a kiss on your check without warning, and lets out a wispy giggle as she stared at you with fae amusement and a little smoldering ember of passion.

"There...ya go. Some....sugar from me....for being so sweet. If that's not enough payment for ya.......well, I can always give you some more later."

Her tone was all too coy as she gave you a look and smile that you'd often seen on Felicia as she pursued Weavile/Melchior, and waggled her eyebrows. 

.....Welp, your 'trapped' now. Oh no......

As for your comments on Yang, she only shakes her head and chuckles before nodding. You were correct to assume she indeed did not pick up on the deeper implication of your laughter/commentary, in part due to the fact she was just too bloody tired to be Alert for subtext not of her own making. All she cared about was get some TLC for herself and her 'Mons, maybe some grub, and a place to hit the hay. Simple as that.

It should be noted that Taylor is and has been leaning on you for support ever since you picked her up - or more accurately cuddling you like a stuffed Ursaring. Time will tell whether or not she'll stop....

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Your steadfast reassurance was exactly what was needed, as the turbulent tyke soon stopped figiting anxiously/agitatively and leap right into your arms, snuggling into your chest and forcing Taylor to scooch over (Who's didn't mind one bit, and was viewing this all with nostalgic content).
Okay? It Okay? Okay, Okay! Daddy Protect Me From Scary Fairy Glarely Locky Wocky! Keep Me Safe, Keep Away Danger! Love Me Lots! I Love You Lots Too, Daddy! Love You, Love You!
Daw.......

Soon after 'saying' that, Hope suddenly let out a yawn, and her eyes began to drop.
Getting....Tired? Tired.....And Sleepy...... *Haaaaaa* Night Night, Daddy. See.....You.......Tomorrow. Love........You.........ZZzzzzzzzzzz
She fell asleep in your arms, a peaceful smile painted on a trusting, loving face. All the excitement since her hatching must have finally caught up with her. 

Your old partner couldn't help but say "Daw........so cute. Reminds me of when I was the one holding Lucy, and not the other way around. Heh.....Children really are something else, eh partner?"

"...yeah, they really are..."

Reiner can't help but smile as well, but it soon turns into a frown as he sighs.  "...on a different topic, though...I said I need some time, Taylor, and I'm sticking by that.  You've still got some ground to cover. Don't try to rush it.  And this isn't exactly the time nor place, either.  Whole city's on edge right now since the Nuclear Research Facility downtown blew up.  Probably going to warrant a visit from my cousin.  No, not Clair.  My other cousin.  And I really don't want to be in the general vicinity when he arrives.  Have some business I need to wrap up first, but I'm aiming to get outta here before the end of the day.  Need to stay outta sight and outta mind for a little bit."

A bit of a damper on the mood, but it needed to be said eventually. Time to get back to business.