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[She did promise she'd call him, once she was back to herself. Only she hadn't returned to her proper self, thanks to Henry's panic attack with the scissors. So it takes a bit longer for Lust to be ready to show herself over video.]
[But she'd promised.]
Mr. Dandy?
I hope this is the right contact number.... we spoke when you first arrived. I'm Lust.
[But she'd promised.]
Mr. Dandy?
I hope this is the right contact number.... we spoke when you first arrived. I'm Lust.
[Lust just manages to catch Dandy in the middle of a nap, having just finished his shift from the HORRIBLE, UNFAIR job he was suckered into. It means he's thrown himself into a weird position, limbs sprawled out in ways that wouldn't be comfortable for a normal person, pants just barely hanging onto his ankles.
It's not dignified by any means and he'd probably sleep through it if she didn't say her name.
The secret hot chick called him back!! That's definitely worth the effort of waking up, time to see if she's the cutie he imagined her as. ...If only he didn't leave his gear on the desk across the room!!]
Dammit-- Martini!! Grab the phone, would ya?!
[Dandy's deino is curled up in a corner, lifting her head when her trainer calls her. With a peppy tail wag, she gets up and...headbutts the desk, causing both the gear and the video to tumble onto the floor. Thankfully it lands in a position that doesn't block the feed.
And of course, Dandy tumbles in unison, getting caught in the trap that is his own pants and hanging off the side of his bed with absolutely zero grace. He stares into the feed like a deer caught in headlights, not sure where he went wrong. This...this could've gone better for him.]
...'sup?
It's not dignified by any means and he'd probably sleep through it if she didn't say her name.
The secret hot chick called him back!! That's definitely worth the effort of waking up, time to see if she's the cutie he imagined her as. ...If only he didn't leave his gear on the desk across the room!!]
Dammit-- Martini!! Grab the phone, would ya?!
[Dandy's deino is curled up in a corner, lifting her head when her trainer calls her. With a peppy tail wag, she gets up and...headbutts the desk, causing both the gear and the video to tumble onto the floor. Thankfully it lands in a position that doesn't block the feed.
And of course, Dandy tumbles in unison, getting caught in the trap that is his own pants and hanging off the side of his bed with absolutely zero grace. He stares into the feed like a deer caught in headlights, not sure where he went wrong. This...this could've gone better for him.]
...'sup?
Have I called at a poor time? You seem...a bit indisposed.
[To put it politely. He looks as though she's either just woken him up or interrupted him in the middle of...something.]
[To put it politely. He looks as though she's either just woken him up or interrupted him in the middle of...something.]
[He does NOT like those implications. Scrambling now, Dandy wiggles about, trying desperately to not only right himself back up, but also pull up his pants. Just ANYTHING to look more presentable.]
Son of a-- No! No, no, I wasn't doing anything, I just...got off my stupid job--!!
[He reaches for his gear, but Martini manages to scoop it up and begins running around with it. What a fun new game she just invented: Annoy Dandy.]
MARTINI, QUIT IT!! I need this call!!
Son of a-- No! No, no, I wasn't doing anything, I just...got off my stupid job--!!
[He reaches for his gear, but Martini manages to scoop it up and begins running around with it. What a fun new game she just invented: Annoy Dandy.]
MARTINI, QUIT IT!! I need this call!!
[Lust chuckles, well used to the antics of Pokemon.]
It's alright, just give her something else to play with. Act like you're much more interested in something else, she'll switch to that.
My Chanteuse is the same way.
It's alright, just give her something else to play with. Act like you're much more interested in something else, she'll switch to that.
My Chanteuse is the same way.
[The sounds of the most fierce game of tug-of-war can be heard as Dandy struggles for control. This is not how he was hoping this conversation would go.]
Yeah, alright, lemme just whip out the thousands of chew toys I got lying around!!
[The playful growling intensifies.]
Y'know I'm poor, right?!
Yeah, alright, lemme just whip out the thousands of chew toys I got lying around!!
[The playful growling intensifies.]
Y'know I'm poor, right?!
Just a pillow or a coaster from the room...anything, really, as long as it seems like something you want very much. That's all that matters.
Uh, okay...
[Dandy lets go of his gear for the time being, scrambling for...what did she say? A coaster? Sure, he knows where a coaster is. He sits on the floor with it, not that it can really be seen, but his acting sure can be heard.]
Oh man, I sure do love this fucking coaster. [He feels like an idiot. Martini can't even see...] Martini...?
[The deino has stopped to ponder what her trainer is doing at least, it's evident by how the feed stops moving around and a glimpse of Dandy can be seen from whatever space her mouth will allow.
She pauses.
And then, movement.
...In the other direction.]
GOD DAMN IT!! [Dandy sounds absolutely horrified in the background.] Why'd I leave the door open?!
[Dandy lets go of his gear for the time being, scrambling for...what did she say? A coaster? Sure, he knows where a coaster is. He sits on the floor with it, not that it can really be seen, but his acting sure can be heard.]
Oh man, I sure do love this fucking coaster. [He feels like an idiot. Martini can't even see...] Martini...?
[The deino has stopped to ponder what her trainer is doing at least, it's evident by how the feed stops moving around and a glimpse of Dandy can be seen from whatever space her mouth will allow.
She pauses.
And then, movement.
...In the other direction.]
GOD DAMN IT!! [Dandy sounds absolutely horrified in the background.] Why'd I leave the door open?!
[Lust can't help but laugh.]
[Honestly, it's a pleasant distraction over what Henry had done to her hair.
As clearly Dandy is going to have difficulty with regaining his 'gear, Lust takes a moment to summon Amoz the Houndoom, her most authoritative Pokemon.]
Amoz, would you please ask Martini to return the device to her trainer? Perhaps you'll have better luck.
[And hopefully hearing her name will direct Martini's attention to the 'gear screen.]
[Honestly, it's a pleasant distraction over what Henry had done to her hair.
As clearly Dandy is going to have difficulty with regaining his 'gear, Lust takes a moment to summon Amoz the Houndoom, her most authoritative Pokemon.]
Amoz, would you please ask Martini to return the device to her trainer? Perhaps you'll have better luck.
[And hopefully hearing her name will direct Martini's attention to the 'gear screen.]
[ jack had gotten them both the luxury of an actual hotel room for their time in goldenrod so far. he's done pretty well battling, though he might have to pick up a job to make up the difference in money.
in the meanwhile, it means all the pokemon have a place to chill - sans crybaby, who is still safely tucked up on his shoulder to avoid martini.
and then, of course, dandy walks in and he's holding that. ]
What the hell is that?
[ jack looks absolutely confused. bandit runs up and starts wagging his tail. new friend?! ]
in the meanwhile, it means all the pokemon have a place to chill - sans crybaby, who is still safely tucked up on his shoulder to avoid martini.
and then, of course, dandy walks in and he's holding that. ]
What the hell is that?
[ jack looks absolutely confused. bandit runs up and starts wagging his tail. new friend?! ]
[Dandy's battling hasn't been nearly as good, which is why he walks in still in uniform, looking almost like a completely different person with the way his hair's down. Turns out fancy pants cafes aren't into the whole pompadour look. If he didn't need cash to feed his entourage of tiny animals, and if cafes weren't one of his favorite spots to pick up chicks, he'd totally take advantage of Jack's hotel offer and just bum off him.
Alas, he must be an adult.
Thankfully his mood isn't nearly as sour as it could be, instead holding up his new pal like a fuzzy purple trophy. Martini stands at his heel, that usual deino smile on her face.]
Check it out, she's my new Ass Rat~
[He says that...so lovingly. And yet his stunky doesn't seem any calmer, in fact seeing another person in the room has her hair suddenly standing on end in shock. Oh no, another trainer. She knows her trainer somehow adores her, but he's clearly just confused. This other one could totally spill her horrible secret, her terrible stunky rep as being nothing more than a horrible stink monster. She knew it, she knew it was too good to be true.
Her fears only intensify when Bandit runs over. See, there it is, he already sent his dog after her!! She's frozen in Dandy's arms, but the way he rubs his cheek against hers makes it clear he doesn't notice her distress.]
Alas, he must be an adult.
Thankfully his mood isn't nearly as sour as it could be, instead holding up his new pal like a fuzzy purple trophy. Martini stands at his heel, that usual deino smile on her face.]
Check it out, she's my new Ass Rat~
[He says that...so lovingly. And yet his stunky doesn't seem any calmer, in fact seeing another person in the room has her hair suddenly standing on end in shock. Oh no, another trainer. She knows her trainer somehow adores her, but he's clearly just confused. This other one could totally spill her horrible secret, her terrible stunky rep as being nothing more than a horrible stink monster. She knew it, she knew it was too good to be true.
Her fears only intensify when Bandit runs over. See, there it is, he already sent his dog after her!! She's frozen in Dandy's arms, but the way he rubs his cheek against hers makes it clear he doesn't notice her distress.]
... Ass Rat.
[ jack repeats the name very flatly, because you know what that looks like? a skunk, she looks like a skunk. but, even as he watches, she seems more terrified than pissed, especially with the expression on her face as bandit comes over. ]
Bandit, come back.
[ he says it as he stands, and bandit puts his ears down but comes back to where jack's standing. he reaches down to pet him before he moves forward, keeping at a distance but he offers a hand to the stunky. ]
It's all right - you're not in any danger here.
[ he assumes she's just nervous because of all the dogs, not because of her stinky secret. ]
Where'd you catch ... Ass Rat?
[ jack repeats the name very flatly, because you know what that looks like? a skunk, she looks like a skunk. but, even as he watches, she seems more terrified than pissed, especially with the expression on her face as bandit comes over. ]
Bandit, come back.
[ he says it as he stands, and bandit puts his ears down but comes back to where jack's standing. he reaches down to pet him before he moves forward, keeping at a distance but he offers a hand to the stunky. ]
It's all right - you're not in any danger here.
[ he assumes she's just nervous because of all the dogs, not because of her stinky secret. ]
Where'd you catch ... Ass Rat?
[The ever so jittered Ass Rat looks at Jack's hand, then up at Jack himself. ...Then back at his hand. She's not really sure what he's trying to do here, and honestly she's not sure if she trusts it. Hesitantly, she slooooowly stretches out her back leg and taps one of his fingers with a toe.
...Well, at least she doesn't bite like SOME people.]
Found her dumpster diving back at work, which means--
[He takes his stunky and turns her around, holding her up so they're suddenly face to face.]
--someone's gonna need a bath~ Who's a dirty baby? Is it you?
[Dandy uses the same stupid baby voice he normally saves for Jack's dogs and Martini, which means this little purple monster holds a special place in his heart. Here's hoping Jack likes seeing skunks more often.]
...Well, at least she doesn't bite like SOME people.]
Found her dumpster diving back at work, which means--
[He takes his stunky and turns her around, holding her up so they're suddenly face to face.]
--someone's gonna need a bath~ Who's a dirty baby? Is it you?
[Dandy uses the same stupid baby voice he normally saves for Jack's dogs and Martini, which means this little purple monster holds a special place in his heart. Here's hoping Jack likes seeing skunks more often.]
[ well, guess what, when she offers him her foot... he gently takes it and shakes it like it's a puppy paw.
greetings, here's the other dumbass that puts up with dandy.
thankfully, dandy is turning her away to talk to her - and jack absolutely recognizes that baby voice. ]
Pro tip - try washing her in some tomato sauce first. It'll probably help with the smell.
[ look it looks like a skunk and probably smells like one, but jack isn't gonna tell the dude not to love what he loves - which is apparently ass rat.
the skitty on his shoulder chirps at ass rat. it actually sounds like she tries to say ass. hello?? ]
greetings, here's the other dumbass that puts up with dandy.
thankfully, dandy is turning her away to talk to her - and jack absolutely recognizes that baby voice. ]
Pro tip - try washing her in some tomato sauce first. It'll probably help with the smell.
[ look it looks like a skunk and probably smells like one, but jack isn't gonna tell the dude not to love what he loves - which is apparently ass rat.
the skitty on his shoulder chirps at ass rat. it actually sounds like she tries to say ass. hello?? ]
[Again, the stunky's fur bristles with surprise when she's being addressed, slooooowly peering over her shoulder to peek at the skitty addressing her. Skitty's are such cute, popular pokémon, and now one's chirping at her like they're somehow on the same level. It's like the popular kid has found her worthy enough to talk to. ...She has no idea how to handle this.
Not that she has to, Dandy starts walking her to the bathroom.]
Yeah, well, unless you're hiding some somewhere, we're gonna use shampoo like normal people.
[He continues carrying his new bundle of joy over to the bathroom, Martini right behind him up until he finally gets in there and closes the door on her. They need privacy and he just KNOWS the deino will try to do something to make bath time harder. Like eat all the soap.
So she sits there, looking over at Jack almost as if she wants a little help here. That soap's not gonna eat itself.]
Not that she has to, Dandy starts walking her to the bathroom.]
Yeah, well, unless you're hiding some somewhere, we're gonna use shampoo like normal people.
[He continues carrying his new bundle of joy over to the bathroom, Martini right behind him up until he finally gets in there and closes the door on her. They need privacy and he just KNOWS the deino will try to do something to make bath time harder. Like eat all the soap.
So she sits there, looking over at Jack almost as if she wants a little help here. That soap's not gonna eat itself.]
[The feed does look like it's finally staying put, but it's still very much in a mouth. A snuffly sound can be heard from Martini's nose as she finally tosses the gear to the floor, absolutely no care given for its safety. She can't really see the screen, but she's definitely paying attention at least.
Which would make you think that the way Dandy tries to tackle her from behind would be successful, but she manages to duck just in time for her trainer to fly right over her.
Alright, proceed.]
Which would make you think that the way Dandy tries to tackle her from behind would be successful, but she manages to duck just in time for her trainer to fly right over her.
Alright, proceed.]
Try a pokemart!
[ he yells it through the door closing. when martini looks over at jack, doing her best impression of needing help, jack comes over, crouching down. he doesn't try to pet her, though. ]
I think you can wait a little bit while your dad finishes cleaning up.
[ he gets up and moves away, but pauses, and then ... tosses one of dandy's wadded up shirts at her, though, in case she wants to get into some mischief while waiting. ]
[ he yells it through the door closing. when martini looks over at jack, doing her best impression of needing help, jack comes over, crouching down. he doesn't try to pet her, though. ]
I think you can wait a little bit while your dad finishes cleaning up.
[ he gets up and moves away, but pauses, and then ... tosses one of dandy's wadded up shirts at her, though, in case she wants to get into some mischief while waiting. ]
[Lust never thought she'd encounter a Deino more troublesome than Mad. She simply shakes her head and reaches for her nail polish, letting Amoz handle this.]
[The shiny Houndoom is more than happy to fill the gear screen with his face, and pass along the request. Behave, little one. My trainer wishes to speak with yours. Perhaps you will be rewarded if you allow it.]
[The shiny Houndoom is more than happy to fill the gear screen with his face, and pass along the request. Behave, little one. My trainer wishes to speak with yours. Perhaps you will be rewarded if you allow it.]
[Behave? Little one?! Martini's cheeks puff up as her fur bristles, looks like she's incredibly sensitive about her size. Who does this guy think he is, trying to boss her around anyway?! With absolutely no respect, she sticks out her tongue and blows a raspberry, all before Dandy finally swipes the 'gear and wipes the dragon spit off of it.
Her pride was her downfall.]
HA! Who's laughing now?! [Dandy pants a little, smiling like a maniac.] S-So then, where were we~?
[Did they even start a conversation? Dandy can barely remember.]
Her pride was her downfall.]
HA! Who's laughing now?! [Dandy pants a little, smiling like a maniac.] S-So then, where were we~?
[Did they even start a conversation? Dandy can barely remember.]
Ah, there you are.
[Lust takes back her gear and props it up so she doesn't need to hold it. There she is, in the flesh. The correct flesh.]
I do believe we were just saying hello.
[Lust takes back her gear and props it up so she doesn't need to hold it. There she is, in the flesh. The correct flesh.]
I do believe we were just saying hello.
[If this girl could have heart eyes, she so would right now. A shirt is totally an acceptable consolation prize and she manages to catch it midair. How could she ever mistake the scent of one of dear old dad's things? Martini's head whips around as she begins to shred it to pieces, happily growling to herself as she does so.
Jack is good people, if only he'd let her chomp him.
When Dandy finally steps out of the bathroom, it looks like both trainer and skunk are properly groomed. Dandy's hair is back to its perfectly pomped shape, while Ass Rat's fur is looking much softer and more luxurious. That tail could be made out of clouds. Of course, AR hasn't had a bath in her life, so when Dandy sets her down all she can do is stand there and shiver. Like she's been through a million battles.]
May I introduce the new and improved Ass Rat~ [Dandy twirls his hands as he motions to his still shaken stunky, incredibly proud of his handy work. If there's anyone who can tame even the wildest of hairs, it's him.] Heh, she'll be stealin' hearts in no time-- IS THAT MY FUCKING SHIRT?!
Jack is good people, if only he'd let her chomp him.
When Dandy finally steps out of the bathroom, it looks like both trainer and skunk are properly groomed. Dandy's hair is back to its perfectly pomped shape, while Ass Rat's fur is looking much softer and more luxurious. That tail could be made out of clouds. Of course, AR hasn't had a bath in her life, so when Dandy sets her down all she can do is stand there and shiver. Like she's been through a million battles.]
May I introduce the new and improved Ass Rat~ [Dandy twirls his hands as he motions to his still shaken stunky, incredibly proud of his handy work. If there's anyone who can tame even the wildest of hairs, it's him.] Heh, she'll be stealin' hearts in no time-- IS THAT MY FUCKING SHIRT?!
Edited 2019-02-24 19:42 (UTC)
Oh, is it? I didn't see her grab it.
[ jack is observant as fuck. there's no way that's not a lie, but he gets up to look at ass rat, crouching down to examine her. ]
She really cleaned up. What do you think, Crybaby?
[ crybaby pops her head out of her hood and claps her paws together. bravo 10/10 ass rat, even if you look like you've seen a thousand wars from dandy's conditioner. ]
[ jack is observant as fuck. there's no way that's not a lie, but he gets up to look at ass rat, crouching down to examine her. ]
She really cleaned up. What do you think, Crybaby?
[ crybaby pops her head out of her hood and claps her paws together. bravo 10/10 ass rat, even if you look like you've seen a thousand wars from dandy's conditioner. ]
Hello Dandy!
[That sure is Rose's bright, beaming face filling the gear screen before pulling back.]
I hope you aren't busy, but I have a very important question for you!
Would you go to the prom with me?
[That sure is Rose's bright, beaming face filling the gear screen before pulling back.]
I hope you aren't busy, but I have a very important question for you!
Would you go to the prom with me?
Uuuhhhhhhhhhh--
[Do you ever get caught off guard by things you just weren't expecting to hear today? ...N-Not that Dandy's surprised some chick is totally asking to go to the prom thing with him, he can barely get them to stop asking him! Haha...ha...
...But, you know, if they weren't, he'd be totally thrown off his game right now.Shouldn't he be the one asking--?? Screw it, who cares!!]
Yeah?
[Shit, that won't do, that's not cool at all.]
I mean, hell yeah!! [Dandy drops the stupid look on his face, only to replace it with a stupider, much more confident expression. His hand swipes through his hair as he grabs his 'gear and tries to angle the feed in a much more dramatic angle.] You just scored yourself the hottest date this side of the galaxy, baby!! Do I look like the kinda guy who would let you down like that~? Like I could ever say no to a girl like you~
[Do you ever get caught off guard by things you just weren't expecting to hear today? ...N-Not that Dandy's surprised some chick is totally asking to go to the prom thing with him, he can barely get them to stop asking him! Haha...ha...
...But, you know, if they weren't, he'd be totally thrown off his game right now.
Yeah?
[Shit, that won't do, that's not cool at all.]
I mean, hell yeah!! [Dandy drops the stupid look on his face, only to replace it with a stupider, much more confident expression. His hand swipes through his hair as he grabs his 'gear and tries to angle the feed in a much more dramatic angle.] You just scored yourself the hottest date this side of the galaxy, baby!! Do I look like the kinda guy who would let you down like that~? Like I could ever say no to a girl like you~
Oh wonderful! Thank you so much. I've never been to a prom before, it sounds so exciting! Do you like to dance? I love to dance!
[Well that was easy! Now Rose has a date, which seem to be a part of this whole prom tradition.]
And on a ship! What a brilliant idea! I hope we see wild sea Pokemon.
[Well that was easy! Now Rose has a date, which seem to be a part of this whole prom tradition.]
And on a ship! What a brilliant idea! I hope we see wild sea Pokemon.
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