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Tetsu felt a presence zip by him, and he turned his head to glance about the cafe to try and spot anything out-of-the-ordinary. Shrugging his shoulders and coming to the conclusion that it was just the draft from the door, he turned back to his friend.

Burgh watched Leavanny and Ralts descend into the lounge, before turning his attention back towards Tetsu. "I suppose a farfalle, though I don't know what your tastes are like. I tend to get this mushroom ravioli that's simply divine. Speaking of which, what are your preferences for food? I've never gotten around to asking you."

Tetsu noticed that Burgh was talking a little faster and using a stranger, more colorful vocabulary. Was this how he normally talked to people close to him? No matter, he was an interesting person to be with, nonetheless. Tetsu laughed. “Well, even if we are recognized, I wouldn’t mind singing a little number on stage. I actually love to sing!”

Burgh chuckled, and responded, "If you did end up singing on stage, then we really would have a reason to pick up a top hat. How amusing that would be...Would we get a cane as well...?" His voice trailed off a bit at the end, and his eyes twinkled for all but a second when he saw a flash of black and green flit by. He waited for everyone to enter before entering himself, and gently closing the door behind him.

Tetsu laughed at how much fun Ralts was having with Leavanny. Normally, she would be to shy to even get close to anyone other than Tetsu, but because of the time she spent with Leavanny, they were as close as sisters.

Burgh laughed, it was rare that there was someplace Tetsu hadn't heard of, much less been to. Or at least, that's what he presumed-given his occupation. "That's prolly because it's this little far off cafe that the underground attend to," his speech was slipping a bit, perhaps he was flustered, nevertheless he swallowed and continued, "or at least that's what others tell me. People just seem to know who I am whenever I do drop by, let's hope no one recognizes you either, or we might have to dash into a haberdashery and get you a charming top hat. But, let's go ! Dilly dallying doesn't do anyone any good."

At Burgh’s mention of the fact that they were still lingering around the docks, Tetsu shivered from the cool ocean breeze and laughed. “Yes, that sounds wonderful!”

They began walking away from the docks, heading toward where the Pokemon Center was located. Leavanny and Ralts seemed to be playing with each other, but who could really tell? Ralts had climbed out of Tetsu's arms, only to perch atop Leavanny's head, looking down at it while serenely smiling.

The Ralts slowly peered from behind Tetsu’s leg, sensing that both the human and his Pokemon were exuding positive emotions. Seeing that they were friendly, she answered to Burgh’s greeting with a joyful and warm cry.

He looked down at the huddled Ralts, commenting to himself just how adorable it was. It seemed the pokemon picked up on it though, as Burgh watched it cling to Tetsu's leg once more. He had been watching trainer and pokemon's movements so intently, studying their every move, that it wasn't until a few moments later that he realized his question had been answered.

He suddenly perked up at the other’s words, and then began to explain himself sheepishly. “Ah, I forgot to tell you! Well, since I’ve been working double overtime lately, my boss allowed me to take the rest of the day off.”

Burgh was happy for his friend, it must be nice to get a day off from working at all times. "That's simply wonderful!" He peered over at the little pokemon, his grin diminishing a bit into a warm smile. "Hello, Ralts ! It's a pleasure to meet you, you're such a darling!"

Tetsu and Leavanny stood at the railing on deck, glancing around at the pier for Burgh. They spotted his bright outfit and bushy hair right away, and waved at him with exuberance. Upon docking, they walked down the steps of the ferry and ran towards the gym leader to greet him. Tetsu smiled radiantly at Burgh, and he was shown to be wearing his casual outfit to prevent people from recognizing him.

Burgh noticed in the distant a leafy arm and a flash of color in the distance. He blinked, trying to recollect himself, and then realized who it was. His calm demeanor expanded into a grin, and he reached to shake Tetsu's hand. "It's so good to see you, and of course Leavanny as well!" They made small talk, with Galvantula having popped out from it's pokeball to say hello to an old friend.

Burgh smirked a bit, noticed the slight curl of his friend’s lip as he talked about the line ups. His smirk grew into a grin as he reacquainted himself with his two friends, and he proclaimed, “I can only imagine how hectic everything must be, your shows start up soon as well, don’t they?” He peered through his screen a bit more intently, noticing how Leavanny seemed to be peering over Tetsu’s shoulders as well.

“Hm..” Tetsu took a moment to pause and reflect on his schedule and the distance from Virbank to Nimbasa. It was a ferry ride away, which wouldn’t take too long.

"Not a problem at all, I'll see you soon." Burgh bid his farewells to the both of them, and turned off the monitor. He lounged about for a bit, until deciding on getting ready. He shuffled about, gathering this and that until time drew near. He left for the Castelia docks, toward the main pier.

Tetsu’s lips couldn’t help but curve into a warm smile at seeing his friend on the screen of his Xtranceiver. Although he was extremely tired, seeing a friendly face was enough to make him feel better. He chuckled. “Ah ha ha…It’s been very chaotic because of the new fall line-ups. But I can’t really complain because it’s given me new opportunities. And your Leavanny is enjoying it as well.”

Burgh smirked a bit, noticed the slight curl of his friend's lip as he talked about the line ups. His smirk grew into a grin as he reacquainted himself with his two friends, and he proclaimed, "I can only imagine how hectic everything must be, your shows start up soon as well, don't they?" He peered through his screen a bit more intently, noticing how Leavanny seemed to be peering over Tetsu's shoulders as well.

It could have been better, but for now I’ve been doing well enough. I got a lot of time to think about what has happened lately. What about yourself?

He turned off his monitor after Bianca bade him a farewell, and looked at his friend. "It appears we'll have to clean up earlier than I had planned. Oh well, better early than late." Burgh got up, extricating his legs from a contorted pose and stretched, sitting like that sure got the blood to stop flowing. He began to gather the papers he had been looking at before into a file folder, put them back onto a shelf, turned off the lights, and walked out the room, closing the door. Galvantula followed, and at the end of the hallway, the two split ways; Burgh heading towards the kitchen to make tea, and Galvantula towards the forest to tell everyone they were about to receive guests in a bit.

“People are jaded and bitter, is all. It’s often due to some slight they believe have befallen them. He frowned a bit at the thought, it didn’t seem right to take that angst out on others and their hard work.