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[Between working and training his team for the gym in Ecruteak, Noctis hadn't really been doing much outside of sleeping and eating. This, in turn, meant that he hadn't been spending much time with Prompto but he already planned to make up for that.

Work day over and training completed, Noctis arrived back at the hotel they were staying at not quite as exhausted as usual even though all of his Pokemon were. (Most of them had already settled into their balls for a good rest.) The only one still out was Shepard who was carrying a medium sized package that was wrapped up. While she carried that, Noctis had a bag of carry-out food in his arms, nudging the door shut with his foot.]

Hey Prompto! I'm back!

[Shepard wandered over to the table and set the package down, tail wagging about as she looked at Noctis with her usual type of grin. The prince grinned back as he set down the bag of food and started to unpack things.]

Hope you're hungry!

[ Ever since Prom, Prompto has been both... well, a little wary, but so, so glad for Noctis.

But he'd returned to working at the Pokemon Center, as always - but he had taken today off from both work and training. (It was nice to relax - even if he had been jumpy about Team Rocket, a little.)

So when the door opened, Prompto got to his feet - Null gently placing themselves close to Shepard. In the room, there was also the odd shadow of a creature - the Mimikyu who'd been following them - watching, fading into the shadows if looked at.

Ssh, Prompto is trying to befriend them. ]

Starvin' as always! Hard work today?

It wasn't too bad. Time kind of flew by.

[Mostly because he was excited to treat his boyfriend to a nice dinner and a gift.

Shepard let out a chirp-like bark in greeting at Null, dropping to all fours so she could lean in and bump her muzzle to it's masked one before letting out her usual muffled snicker.

Hello friend~]

So..I got something for you.

[Yeah okay, he can't wait until after dinner. Can you see how excited your prince is, Prompto?]

[ Good, good. Null will just remain there, looking at the box with suspicion. Prompto, however, can see the excitement - and has his own look of excitement, softly letting out a gasp. ]

Really now - can I open it? Or are we gonna wait until my birthday.

[ He's joking, as he bridges the gap between them - pausing in front of Noctis, softness in his eyes. ]

[The prince snorts and once Prompto is close enough he wraps his arms around the other and gives him a peck on the lips.]

You can open it now. It's kind of dorky, but hopefully you like it.

[Shepard takes it upon herself to stand upright again and shove the box closer to where Noctis and Prompto are on the table, chirp-barking again in delight.

Once Prompto opens it, he'll find a Pokedoll that's been made in the likeness of a Pikachu...except that's definitely a ditto face the thing has. Enjoy your medium sized Dittochu plush, Prompto!]

[ Aw, come on, you're gonna make him go too red! But he opens it, barely letting his gaze leave Noctis. ]

There's a lot of merch of this guy, huh? Kind of like their masc...

[ As he looks it over, he stops talking when he sees the face - it takes him a moment.

And lets out a small laugh, lighting up even more. ]

...It's perfect! [ He says, ending with a small snort of laughter himself. ] Thanks, Noct.

[ He really does think so - but as he holds it close with his grin and is about to speak more, a soft bubbling sound is heard. It's the shy Mimikyu, slowly inching over, looking up at the plush - before trying to hide under the table. ]

I saw it and couldn't resist--it's ridiculously cute, you know?

[And ridiculously cute things always remind him of Prompto thus him getting it for his boyfriend.

He's grinning fondly at the blonde, pleased that he's made the other so happy before the prince glances down at the odd sound. His expression melts into a surprised one, eyebrow lifting as he glances from the Mimikyu to Prompto.]

Who's this?

[Meanwhile, Shepard has decided to investigate and is down on all fours again, practically lying on her stomach as her tail sweeps the ground. Hello little friend!]

Now I gotta find you something cuter, you know. Not just me who needs cute things to sleep with.

[ ...He does know what he's saying, giving a cheeky grin and moving to kiss Noctis on the cheek. He'd hug, but. Arms full of plush. ]

Oh, uh - I found him when we got back from prom and he's been following me around a bit ever since? I think he's a Mimikyu, that's what the 'dex sa - Shepard, be careful!

[ Because it looks like the Mimikyu's been spooked - and suddenly, he uses Wood Hammer, screeching with an un... un-Pokemon-esque sound. Prompto moves to try and stop the table from falling. Fuck. ]

Why would I need anything else when I have you?

[SEE. HE CAN BE SUAVE.

Noctis makes a thoughtful sound, already moving to try and haul Shepard away but the damage is done. He winces and jerks back as his Lycanroc let's out a yelp but instead of running away she moves to try and get the Mimikyu clear of the table.

It's probably going to get her in more trouble but she doesn't want to the little guy to get hurt!]

[ If there wasn't this chaos Prompto would be sort-of... laughing that off. But no, he's got to hold this scared creature who's still not happy about being approached.

At least this time, the Mimikyu seems too sore to use another... and instead begins to let out whines, trying to swipe at the other Pokemon - softly bubbling, not understandable. But their claw shifts in odd patterns - not like a claw, shifting to a paw and then a tendril. (Everything he seems to form is a deep black, taking a moment to become solid. Creepy little bugger.)
Null is also scrambling away, making sure... nothing falls from the table, just standing under it and giving a soft bit of encouragement to the other dog-like Pokemon. Like a soft doggo, looking to the Mimikyu cautiously. ]

Shepard, leave it be! [Noctis really doesn't want to see either of them injured and the way this is going, someone will end up hurt.

The Lycanroc let's out a low whine but does as she's told and the prince is releasing another Pokemon now--

His Drifblim.

The large ghost Pokemon let's out a soft sound as it realizes what's going on, it's own tendrils in the front lifting to wave lightly at Mimikyu. Maybe one of it's own type will help it calm down?]

[ At first, Mimikyu is waving multiple tendrils, but...

Upon realising it's another ghost, however, the Mimikyu begins to suddenly shy away, bubbling and cuddling up on himself, retreating into the cloak.

...Before trying to grab at Noctis a little. He's pretty and Mimikyu is feeling bad now, looking at the table. Prompto gives a bit of an awkward laugh. ]

Uh... sorry about that? I've sort of been letting this Mimikyu guy stay here. He's not interested in getting captured, though.

[Hey, it's better than another attack, right?

Noctis doesn't jerk away when the little thing reaches for him nor does he make any attempt to touch the Mimikyu. Seems like the best plan of action is to just let it do what it wants.]

It's alright. He's not hurt is he?

[Astral let's out a soft, soothing sound, one of her tendrils absently attaching to the back of Noctis's jacket.

Cute little ghost. Must protect.]

[ Yup, because... the Mimikyu is beginning to poke at his clothes, examining the fabric, letting out bubbling sounds to himself. However, he's also glancing at Astral, gurgling in the unknown language.

such a cute little ghost. ]

I... don't really know? But he's been in, like... that's not his skin and I've seen him in different cloaks? All Pikachu-like, though.

[ Prompto is frowning, looking at this mess. Luckily, the bags with dinner aren't messed up - the table didn't even fall over. ]

Huh...maybe that's just what Mimikyus do?

[Noctis says it while he's watching the strange little creature pick at his clothes, unable to help the smile that touches his lips.

It was oddly cute.

Astral twilled softly in delight, waving with one of her tendrils again. Yes you are a good little ghost friend.]

Hiding away?
Wait, let me get out my 'dex. Man, this is the first time he's sat still - I mean, except when I had my camera out.

[ He's keeping his eye on the creature, though - the Mimikyu continuing to inspect. And he presses the Pokedex on, letting it read out the entry as Mimikyu seems to shy away a little. ]

Mimikyu, the Disguise Pokémon.
Its actual appearance is unknown. A scholar who saw what was under its rag was overwhelmed by terror and died from the shock. A lonely Pokémon, it conceals its terrifying appearance beneath an old rag so it can get closer to people and other Pokémon.

[ There's a sort of... knowing look on Promptos' face, as the words finish. This Pokemon... it's sort of like him, huh? And this little guy seems so interested in Noctis, as well. ]

[Noctis can't help but find that really...sad.

He gives the Mimikyu a gentle look before he catches that look on Prompto's face. Offering his gloved hand for the Mimikyu to investigate he tilts his head in an attempt to catch his boyfriend's gaze.]

...You okay?

[He didn't like seeing the other sad. It wasn't a good look for the blonde.]

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