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[petalblizzard]

[It's snowing.

That's right, it's snowing. The ground is covered in a nice thick layer of snow. More importantly, there's a nice and neat series of tables with scarves, mittens, ear muffs, and sleds leaning against it. (A few of the tables even serve hot chocolate that inexplicably hasn't gone cold, for those who need to warm up.)

It's the perfect weather for snow activities since the snow isn't too heavy... You know, except for the occasional Cryogonal that falls from the sky. There seem to be quite a few of those.

But don't let that stop you from some of the classics- snow angels, sledding, snowball fights... Tis the season and all.]

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[petalblizzard]

...Since when?

[Come on, he wasn't up on Mt. Silver for that long. He knows Lyra wanted to meet Silver (and him because he still hasn't seen her newly evolve Azumarill yet) but... It's a little hard to believe that he's been following him around...]

[allbymyself]

Since I met her on her way out of Cherrygrove City. I'm surprised she never told you, seeing as you're her so-called best friend.

[Or so he's heard. It's not like he really listens to Lyra or anything, you know?]

[petalblizzard]

...I'm the one that tells her about you, not the other way around.

[Did

did you hit your head or something

maybe the cold really is getting to you--]

[allbymyself]

[What

no

that's not possible.]

I've never met you before. [Is the cold getting to you?

Well

that's expected --]

[petalblizzard]

[Ouch. That stings. But he tries not to show it too much and puts the back of his hand against Silver's forehead.]

No, no fever...

[tidaldrum]

[Prime snowball target, meet snowball.

Ethan's not even sorry. Sameface doesn't matter to him.]

[petalblizzard]

[It's a direct hit! It takes Ethan a moment to brush the snow off his face and.

Gee. That guy sure looks a lot like him.

Copycat?

Petrel?

Picked up the same hat and cap?...]

[allbymyself]

[This? This is Silver backing off. Don't touch him, bro, you're not at a high enough social link.]

I'm not sick. If anything, you're the sick one here. Imagining we've met and acting like we're buddy-buddy enough to get close.

[tidaldrum]

[Your better half.

And one who isn't going to let up on the snowballs. HURRY UP BRO, ONE-SIDED FIGHTS ARE SO BORING.

(And the only thing this Ethan ever faces. God.)]

[petalblizzard]

[Yeah okay whatever seriously what is...

Oh! Oh, that's it.]

You're Petrel, aren't you? You got a lot better at disguises.

[petalblizzard]

[Oh. Oh, we're doing a snowball fight. Okay. Lyra loves snowball fights, so maybe this weird guy that's working his look does too.

(He is slow to action so the two Pichu previously huddled in his hoodie are currently making their own snowballs to protect their turf thank you!!)]

[goldenlyre]

[Wooooow.

It's big. The bird Pokémon. And it has a lot of Pokémon under its wings. So, even if it looks scary and seems pretty powerful... It must be friendly. But Lyra doesn't want to just plop under it without permission and all, so she drags her Meganium over - Sprouty is not fond of the snow and he's shivering something fierce, even if the scarf wrapped around his long neck helps - and waves to get Yveltal's attention.]

Heeeey! Hi! Do you mind if we join you? Sprouty's not good with the cold, even if I love it, and if you're cold yourself maybe I can give you my scarf?

[Her cute, Igglypuff inspired scarf. It's even got little Igglybuff endings.]

[allbymyself]

[You did not just]

Like I'd ever be part of that weak team! [Gross. Thinking about it just makes him madder. He almost wants to take it out on Ethan. Fingers glancing his Pokéballs, pausing on his brand-new Aerodactyl's.] Don't insult me by lumping me in with those cowards!

[(Slimy jerk.)]

[tidaldrum]

[Working it better than you.

A few more whoosh at him, and then Ethan's going to duck behind... something. Which is just his snoozing Feraligatr covered in snow, but he makes a hella fine barrier.]

[petalblizzard]

Oh good, you're back to normal.

[Oh, are you gonna challenge him to a battle? He's ready for it. That's normal too.]

[goldenlyre]

Wooooo-hooo!

[He's also a prime target for sledding. Lyra is riding hard and fast, her Magikarp in her arms and Sprouty running behind her as the sled descends

gets caught on a rock

and she's flung out and maybe onto Ethan, if he's not fast enough.

Either way that hot cocoa is getting spilled and Sprouty is extremely apologetic for his trainer.]

[petalblizzard]

[A shield, huh.

...Gyarados will make a good barrier. Right? Of course he will. Come on out, Gyarados. You're on snow fort duty.]

[petalblizzard]

[Whoa, whoa, whoa- wait. He's got this. He's tossing his hot chocolate aside and catching Lyra!

...More like being used as a cushion for Lyra, but hey. He could use a little character building best friend catching anyway.

The Pichu and Fletchinder are so fucking getting out of Ethan's hoodie man fuck that noise that ain't worth it]

[goldenlyre]

[It's okay, Bulbasaur, Sprouty feels you. He's decked out in scarves wrapping around his long neck, while Lyra's just got an Igglybuff inspired one, and at the sight of the protectionless girl she is all up in arms.

Not really, just racing over to flop beside her and make a snow devil angel.]

Hi! You don't look cold, so you must be having too much fun! I know how you feel! Sprouty's the one that made me put it on though.

[allbymyself]

You're the one acting weird. Unless you're normally this annoying. Considering who your friend is, I wouldn't be surprised.

[He's never ever going to be ""friends"" with either of them. That's what he's decided. They're both nuts.

But, you know, more importantly??]

How do you know Petrel?

[petalblizzard]

[...Oh. Oh! Maybe he's from a different time. ...Or something.]

We beat him up a few times. [Or a different time...line?... Where Lyra did the stuff he did?... Or something.

He's not sure he wants to work out the details.]

[goldenlyre]

[If there's one thing Lyra loves, it's snow.

The cold isn't too bad either. It doesn't really bother her and her fiery, protagonist spirit. But the snow! Is so! Good!

So is the hot chocolate!

But Lyra is not partaking in it, no, she is having too much fun trying to catch the falling Cryogonal with her Cleffa mittens. Sprouty, who is decked out in so many scarves, is keeping himself and Fishy quite comfortable warm with hot chocolate. Sip sip. So good.]

Almost... Got it! [Dive!!!

And miss!

But there seems to be many of them grouping around her. Like a chain. They're catching prey.]

[betabangs]

Is Sprouty your buddy with all the scarves? It's really really cute looking!

[Blue giggles. Her snow angel isn't... much of anything but like a, snow cocoon-shape. She starts mimicking Lyra's arm movements though. It might not be too late!]

[goldenlyre]

[Fishy wriggles in her grasp and Lyra'll sit up in Ethan's lap. Hi, best friend.]

Whoops! Hi, Ethan! I guess I judged my landing just right, even if the rock wasn't planned. [Heheh. Yeah. All part of her plan, sure.] Fishy likes fast speeds though, so I thought I'd take her for a ride.

[Sprouty will offer his back for the two hoodieless Pokémon. You can bury under his many scarves. It's warm like that.]

[petalblizzard]

[Could

could we like get the floppy fish out of my face before we converse yes

okay cool]

Is Fishy new? [Sorry he hasn't been around best friend he promises he won't leave to go sit on top of a mountain forever--]