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[pipers_son]

Nah, it's tied on well enough, don't you worry.

[Excuse Joker. He was going to start things right off, but he's currently busy gently shooing away what looks to be a couple of vines. If you guess "grass type Pokemon", you're right... Although the shy thing won't be making an appearance on screen. Joker reaches up to pat at what the vines had been fiddling with- a very thick knitted scarf, some faint yellow color. It's obviously been handmade, and well worn.]

[He finally smiles to the camera.]

Well, that was a surprise! There was a lad worried about Santa's reindeer, wasn't there? I'll be glad ta let ya know that apparently when you try to catch one of them, ya get a gift instead! Clever man, our good Saint Nick is. Very practical too! With this weather, a scarf will be put ta good use.

[There's positively no mention that this was his before it appeared in a little wrapped box, or that the last time he was handling it, it was to give to someone else. Joker prefers to keep his personal life quiet.]

Hope you've all had a very Merry Christmas! But I've been meanin' ta ask something of ya for a while now.

I heard a little while ago that an ol' friend of mine was here but then he left. Just wonderin' if ya knew him! His name's Snake- pale hair, green eyes, a bit of scales on his skin... Had snake Pokemon with him, no doubt.

That's all! Let's hope Christmas night wraps up nicely, eh? And Suit- a word if ya have the time?

[He gives a little wave to the camera and once again lightly touches his scarf before he reaches over to turn the 'Gear off.]

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[pipers_son]

I'll see ya then.

[It's a day off for Joker, after all, so he's there relatively quickly. He's nestled up nice and warm with that scarf still around his neck. What helps even more in the warmth department is the Ponyta he's leaning casually against just outside of Sprout Tower. In fact, nearly his entire time is out. His Mime Jr., Luxio, and Zorua are all huddled on the Ponyta, while a large Furret is diving through the snow.]

action all the way~

[lamortenoir]

[ He comes from the direction of the Pokemon center: a blot of black against the white snow. He doesn't seem to have any Pokemon on him save for the pidove on his shoulder. ]

Now then.

[ A slight fumble when he realizes he has to reach up to adjust his glasses himself without his scythe. ]

You wished to have a word with me?

for some reason that just brings xmas carols into my head

[pipers_son]

[Joker looks a little amused at the fumble, but he doesn't mention anything about it. He just pats his Mime Jr. on the head with his hand- the little clown seems to be staring at William quite intently.]

That I did. So. You are a grim reaper, right?

...yeah okay singing it now.

[lamortenoir]

[ He's still getting used to it. His precious tree trimmer of a scythe had been taken from him and it was like losing a limb. ]

I am. I never denied that fact.

hehehehe

[pipers_son]

[You say to the guy actually missing a limb.]

I'll believe it. Stranger things have been happenin', after all. But that would mean you would know who's died, right?

it's gonna be stuck in my head.

[lamortenoir]

[ Well, now he knows how you feel. ]

In a manner of speaking. This world is most certainly not under my department's jurisdiction and as such I would have no knowledge of who has died or who is scheduled to die. My knowledge is limited to England, I'm afraid.

I have no regrets about this.

[pipers_son]

England is all I need to know about. So. [He shifts slightly.] Who else from Noah's Ark Circus died after me? If I may ask and all that.

[The smile so often found on his face is gone now, and he's looking at William quite seriously.]

...awesome.

[lamortenoir]

[ He takes the time to fit his jacket tighter around himself. Maaaaybe they should go somewhere warmer...

But he reaches into his coat to draw out a small black notebook. There's a momentary scowl when he finds that his list is all but blank. ]

...All but one if I recall.

[pipers_son]

[Warmer? Plenty warm where Joker's standing! With his nice toasty fire type... Maybe William wants to come and snuggle?]

[At the news, Joker takes in a sharp inhale between his teeth, shoulders hunching up. That's what he thought, but hearing it properly doesn't do him any real favors. As for the one, he's fairly certain he knows who that is.]

Snake, right?

[Snake was still new to the first tier, after all. They trusted him with their backs, but they hadn't wanted to bring him into the actual business the Baron had them do. Anything that would've happened probably wouldn't have involved him.]

[lamortenoir]

[ This guy doesn't snuggle, man. ]

Yes. I'm afraid I have nothing more to tell you. What his fate was afterward is none of my concern. As for the others...

[ Flipping through his notebook is proving to be pretty pointless so he pockets it again. ]

I was not present at the time of their reap.

[pipers_son]

[Brrrr, something is cold and it's not the weather. He's Mister Ten Below~]

[Joker makes himself loosen up after a moment, taking in a deep breath and patting Mime Jr. again. His little empathic friend is shivering, and the rest of his little group looks a bit worried too. Even his Furrent has stopped its snowy shenanigans.]

Might not do me much good anyway. [It takes a moment, but he manages a smile and something resembling a lighter tone as he smacks his hand onto William's shoulder.] What a kind soul ya are, Suit! Tellin' me all this~.

[lamortenoir]

[ That's his bedroom name. ]

It isn't kindness. There just simply are no rules that state we aren't allowed to disclose this information.

[ Aristotle doesn't appreciate being jostled from his spot though so have a pidove squinting at you. He doesn't do anything about it though as he's perfectly warm ruffled up against William's shoulder. He takes the time to pet the bird though, trying to calm it. ]

We are only prohibited from informing the living of their appointed time, nothing more.

[pipers_son]

[Oh my~. Does Grell know?]

Even if there's no rules, that still doesn't mean ya had ta tell me.

[Such a stiff guy! Joker supposes he really doesn't have any sense of humor at all. Such tragedy.]

Well, that's all I wanted ta know, really. Since I don't have any place better ta be, care to get a drink while Christmas ends, Suit?

[lamortenoir]

[ Of course not! And gosh stop making him sound so nice. If his associates hear of this, they'll start thinking they can slack off.

There's a pause as he exhales once. ]


...I suppose it can't be helped. Would you know of somewhere?

[pipers_son]

[Joker will do his very best not to absolutely trash Will's strict reputation. He also makes no promises.]

"Can't be helped"? Ya could always refuse. [He might still bug you, but hey, that's a risk you'd have to take, Will.] Well, I'm fairly certain that's a place still open, but it might be crowded considerin' things. Could always go ta my place in the hotel. I was plannin' ta just drink by myself with my friends here, but a couple more won't put much of a dent in that plan.

[lamortenoir]

[ Sob.

But he says nothing about that statement. His pidove though looks a little less raptorlike and more agreeable with the idea. ]


Very well. Lead the way, if you please.

[pipers_son]

[The Pidove seems easier to work with than William, so Joker will take this as a victory.]

Just follow me then. Ah, hold on- [He gives a whistle, and the Furret comes racing over. It drapes itself over Joker's shoulders, looking obnoxiously pleased. Joker doesn't seem to much mind the snow.] There we go, everyone's all together then. C'mon.

[He starts to trot through the town, a bit of a brighter colored figure than his new friend here. He makes sure to keep his Ponyta between the both of them- enjoy that bit of heat, William.]

Got any plans while yer stayin' in town?

[lamortenoir]

[ Okay he has to admit, the fire horse is a little welcoming. Don't mind him inching a bit closer. Aristotle, if anything, is more welcoming than his owner. ]

Not at the moment. I had heard of the gym but Aristotle isn't quite ready. And you? Made a permanent residence of this town?

[pipers_son]

Well, we might give it a go sometime soon ourselves. I'd like ta ask that Falkner a few questions besides.

[The question he gets asked in return actually makes Joker chuckle.]

No, far from it. Just stayin' in an inn, although I've heard there's places available. Just wanna get the badge and get ta Goldenrod. Have plans for when I make it there.

[lamortenoir]

[ There's a pause and a raised brow. What? What's so funny? But he won't question it.

Goodness you kind of remind him of someone back home. ]

Perhaps when I've trained Aristotle a bit more, we might attempt the gym.

[ Another pause to adjust his glasses. ]

It seems everyone flocks to Goldenrod one way or another.

[pipers_son]

Wouldn't mind helpin' ya out a bit in that regard. Might help them out a bit, too. [A nod to his group, who all seem quite happy and lazy on the Ponyta's warm back.] Never really fought against a group that had a person with 'em.

[Joker gives a lazy shrug, finally reaching the inn he's staying at. He'll hold the door open, but, sorry Will, it's more for his Pokemon than you.]

Heard it's quite the big city. Not surprisin' that people want ta go there more than anythin'.

[lamortenoir]

[ Already he's checking out what Joker's got -- and by that, meaning he's sizing up his team. He doesn't have much himself. Just his pidove. ]

That can be arranged. Perhaps when the weather is more favourable.

[ Aristotle is going to just settle himself on the ponyta's back now. That spot's warmer than his trainer's shoulder. ]

It certainly doesn't surprise me. Those aiming to make a place for themselves, perhaps start a business.. the city would be a good start.

[pipers_son]

[Well, there's... a lot of fluff. His Furret, his Luxio, the Zorua... They all look fairly unassuming for now. Still, it's almost a full team, so that's something.]

Could always do it inside that tower, too, don't think they'd much mind. [Joker digs through is pocket, getting his keys out as he walks through the lobby and down a particular hallways.]

That's my plan too. Started a circus once, figure I might be able ta do it again, right? [He glances back to Will with a grin.] Don't suppose you'd care to join again?

[lamortenoir]

The locals seem to hold some sort of reverence toward the tower. One can't help but wonder why.

[ He takes a moment to look up at the tower. That frown on his brow seems to say "What IS that thing?" but he turns his attention back ahead at the mention of the Circus plan. ]

There simply isn't any further need to but I wish you luck all the same. Perhaps it would do well to raise the morale of those who have been here long enough.

[pipers_son]

[Dismissive handwave.] Some sorta religious thing, probably. [That's Joker's guess, anyway.]

Most of 'em seem to be dealin' pretty well here, actually! Guess I'm not the only one not particularly concerned with gettin' home.