K O T O N E

Maybe he didn't really need to remind her of that factor but also it's not like he thinks that far whenever he says anything ever.

It's his turn to pat her back, albeit gently, repeating "there, there" until he thought of something to say.

Sniff. "You think so, Ethan...?"

Not that she would have been in any real danger. Despite how things were, as much as she liked saying she was just a defenseless woman, she was still somebody who worked to keep people safe. Even if it was behind a desk most of the time. She was an agent still....she could protect herself. Or should.

"These knives ARE sort of against the law." A lot of things Rocket did was against the law, but that was besides the point. "My work says I should leave Rocket to the local police force, though...best not to get too involved, like when we were kids. Too dangerous."

Kotone wiped her face with her hands and then put on a smile for him, so he didn't have to worry anymore.

Good thing of being a strong muscly guy is that actually he manages to withstand her strength pretty well. He's also used to it, so no worries!

Maybe someday he'll convince her that you can train to control your body and still be cute..... she'd be cute no matter what, actually.

One could practically hear the sound of her mind comically cracking when Ethan reminded her that she was 'like a cop'.

She wasn't just like a cop. She was one -- an Interpol agent, actually.

When that realization caught up with her Kotone's face froze and she screamed on the inside. Thank goodness she was good at bottling up her distress, otherwise Ethan would have to watch her running in a circle, smacking her own head as she lamented what happen.

What is wrong with her! She should have arrested the guy!!!!!!!

As it was, he got the aftermath of those self deprecating thoughts.

he mumbles under his breath: "Well I think working on yourself so you can control your strength and be sure you don't hurt anyone would be super cute..."

Oh, goodness. There he went again. But that was one of the things she liked about Ethan -- he was such a stand up guy, he really didn't let things lie if he could fight against it. Although, it was also a worrying trait.

She patted his back supporting, doing her best to try and control her strength, though she probably still hit a bit harder than she intended.

He shrugs with the shoulder opposite where he held her hand, trying to appear nonchalant as he said it.

"We could get food to go and then find a quiet spot to eat. Best of both worlds."

A little worrying thought; for a month now every day seemed to be Thursday to Kotone, except Thursday itself. That day becomes Friday for whatever reason. However, she just took it in stride to the other mental problems she's had since childhood.

"Well, maybe we'll find a little bug friend on the way to wherever we want to sit."

She looked over at Silver and gave him a her best 1 million Pokeyen smile.

She squeezed his hand and he returned the gesture, walking down the street of Goldenrod City with her in tow. The city itself was bustling this day, people heading to and from the department store and neighboring game corner as they went.

She just wanted to be beside him right now, when he seemed troubled by something. She couldn't be a 'rival' worth her salt, if she could read Silver a little, right? As dense as she could be.

But she had a little place she wanted to go to after they got food.