[Technically Hank made himself sad by realizing it. But he still accepts the touch, leaning his cheek into it.]
He's useless but he's actually good for hugs.
[Though for the moment he doesn't dwell.]
And it would be really fuckin' nice to have a place that isn't just... you know. Hotel after hotel after hotel. I think I just figured out my childhood dream of being in a band would have been a pain in the ass.
[And he smiles at the thought. It's a shame he didn't get the chance to do that.]
Where do you think we should try to settle down? We could see how Goldenrod is. It's a big city, with lots of supplies. We'll be there a while, so we can see how we like it.
Hopefully it won't be too bad. I might be bitching now but I wouldn't want to settle down and then suddenly find the perfect place. Of course though, in magic monster land you can find housing that's actually affordable and you didn't have to spend twenty years paying off.
[He gives Connor a hug himself, one armed, glad to at least get that small concern spoken for.] Alright. Time to go ride a giant Yorkie.
We can look until we find somewhere that makes us both happy.
[He smiles at the hug, before heading out of the door with his pack. Once they're outside he calls out Rocky, who roars happily at being let out. Connor pats his side and motions for the pokemon to bring his head down.]
I suppose this is where I find out if I'm doing this right.
[And he hops up onto the Onix's head, holding onto the protrusion coming from the top of it. He sits with his legs either side of it, and Rocky lifts his head again, leaving Connor hanging on with raised eyebrows. He's glad he's not afraid of heights.]
[Hank lets out Dame, who is as beautiful and silky as ever. And a little bit difficult for him to climb up on. But he does it, finally, settling on the giant dog's back. He looks up at Connor from where he is. High up there. On his mountainous rock snake.]
[He can't stop himself. It's almost there. He needs to say it.]
How's the weather up there?
[Then-]
If you say it's raining I'm gonna climb up there and kick your ass.
[Connor not getting a joke has turned from an annoyance to a highlight. He just smiles a little to himself.]
Alright, well. You lead the way. You're better at this than me. FUCK!
[Hank startles because Dame just decides to run a lap around Rocky. Just out of excitement. He mashes himself close to her back to keep from falling off. But she's very excited to go.]
I'm good! [He says when he's sure he's not about to die by hyper dog.]
[Connor can’t really help from up here, so he just looks on in amusement at Hank’s plight. Unsure of how to make Rocky start moving, he just taps his horn.]
We’re going now.
[Rocky starts moving forward, letting out a low roar as he goes. Connor holds onto the horn tighter and glances down at Hank.]
[However, as they're just setting out, he uses two fistfuls of dog fur as reigns and slows Dame down.] Wait! Wait, hold on.
[And he gets off, pulling off his coat and then pulling off the padded sweater he has on under it. Something warm to travel in. But his partner's woeful booty is more important than some slight chill- the dog is warmer than the Onix.] Here!
[He tosses up the sweater for Connor to tuck under him. It's not a full cushion but it'll pad it a little.]
[After a few days of travel they make it, finally. Things are quicker, but there are hold ups. For one, its getting colder, and Hank is a warm guy on a warm dog (turns out he's fine with a T-Shirt and a coat, after all that Detroit winter training), but he's with a skinny guy. And they make stops for both rest and warming up.]
[And in the cave, Rocky decides he needs to show off for the ladies. He decides this with Connor on his head. And Hank helplessly watches his partner treated like a decorative hat while Rocky shows off.]
[Welp.]
[By the time they get to Azalea, Hank is tired of riding a dog. All he can smell is dog. He's eager to get to a hotel and again go through the motions of dying on a hotel bed.]
[All he did was ride on Rocky’s head, but Connor is still tired by the time they reach Azalea. He curls up on the bed and immediately takes over the sheets, pulling them onto himself into a pile and groaning underneath them. He really doesn’t enjoy travelling for long distances.
Of course, Rocky got a fair few poffins for his trouble. He took them happily. Connor is glad that he didn’t seem troubled by his presence on his head.]
[He grunts at first at the similarity callout, but Connor can probably feel him smile, cheek rounding up beside his ear and pricking his face with his beard as he indirectly almost calls him big-hearted.]
Fair enough. Just don't tell anybody.
[Not that he's been much of an asshole here. No one's given him a reason. He rubs his thumb along the back of Connor's hand, feeling tranquil now that he's warming up.]
I'll go get us something decent to eat in a few minutes when we've warmed up some. You can stay here under the covers. I'll wade through the Slowpokes.
I'll take Dame and put her back while I'm out. Su- [he does the thing of almost calling a child by the wrong name] Tubbs is on my belt and my other Pokeballs are in the bag...
[Then he opens his eyes.]
...Do they do costumes here? For Halloween?
[Because Connor's never had a Halloween. He's done fuck all. Never dressed up or anything.]
[Okay, dressing up his Pokemon is just as good. And further reinforces that occasional glimmer of a thought in the back of his mind, one he gets irritated with, that Connor would have been a great mom.]
Probably. It would be the best place to do it.
I'll look when I'm out and tell you when I come back, all right?
[He props himself up on his arm and looks down at him.]
[Hank snorts lightly.] Okay. Which ones do you want me to pick them up for?
[Surely they have options for all types.]
It's a few days early but you need at least one day of an actual Halloween. It's important. Even if you were still an android I'd make you do something.
But since you're a human, you're going to get some treats, too.
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He's useless but he's actually good for hugs.
[Though for the moment he doesn't dwell.]
And it would be really fuckin' nice to have a place that isn't just... you know. Hotel after hotel after hotel. I think I just figured out my childhood dream of being in a band would have been a pain in the ass.
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[And he smiles at the thought. It's a shame he didn't get the chance to do that.]
Where do you think we should try to settle down? We could see how Goldenrod is. It's a big city, with lots of supplies. We'll be there a while, so we can see how we like it.
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[He gives Connor a hug himself, one armed, glad to at least get that small concern spoken for.] Alright. Time to go ride a giant Yorkie.
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[He smiles at the hug, before heading out of the door with his pack. Once they're outside he calls out Rocky, who roars happily at being let out. Connor pats his side and motions for the pokemon to bring his head down.]
I suppose this is where I find out if I'm doing this right.
[And he hops up onto the Onix's head, holding onto the protrusion coming from the top of it. He sits with his legs either side of it, and Rocky lifts his head again, leaving Connor hanging on with raised eyebrows. He's glad he's not afraid of heights.]
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[He can't stop himself. It's almost there. He needs to say it.]
How's the weather up there?
[Then-]
If you say it's raining I'm gonna climb up there and kick your ass.
[He sounds a little amused, though.]
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The weather is the same up here as it is down there.
[But boy, is it chilly sitting on cold rock. Good thing the weather is nice today.]
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Alright, well. You lead the way. You're better at this than me. FUCK!
[Hank startles because Dame just decides to run a lap around Rocky. Just out of excitement. He mashes himself close to her back to keep from falling off. But she's very excited to go.]
I'm good! [He says when he's sure he's not about to die by hyper dog.]
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We’re going now.
[Rocky starts moving forward, letting out a low roar as he goes. Connor holds onto the horn tighter and glances down at Hank.]
I wish I had a pillow.
[His ass is going to be sore.]
I'M GONNA DO IT I CAN'T STOP MYSELF
[However, as they're just setting out, he uses two fistfuls of dog fur as reigns and slows Dame down.] Wait! Wait, hold on.
[And he gets off, pulling off his coat and then pulling off the padded sweater he has on under it. Something warm to travel in. But his partner's woeful booty is more important than some slight chill- the dog is warmer than the Onix.] Here!
[He tosses up the sweater for Connor to tuck under him. It's not a full cushion but it'll pad it a little.]
BINKY PLS
I appreciate it.
[Hank has saved him from sore booty. His hero.]
Let’s go, then.
[And the Onix is surprisingly fast. It can keep up with the other pokemon just fine.]
YOU KNOW YOU DESERVED IT
[After a few days of travel they make it, finally. Things are quicker, but there are hold ups. For one, its getting colder, and Hank is a warm guy on a warm dog (turns out he's fine with a T-Shirt and a coat, after all that Detroit winter training), but he's with a skinny guy. And they make stops for both rest and warming up.]
[And in the cave, Rocky decides he needs to show off for the ladies. He decides this with Connor on his head. And Hank helplessly watches his partner treated like a decorative hat while Rocky shows off.]
[Welp.]
[By the time they get to Azalea, Hank is tired of riding a dog. All he can smell is dog. He's eager to get to a hotel and again go through the motions of dying on a hotel bed.]
:(
Of course, Rocky got a fair few poffins for his trouble. He took them happily. Connor is glad that he didn’t seem troubled by his presence on his head.]
I refuse to be guilted by your frowny face
...So about that 'settling down somewhere for a little while' thing? Thinking we definitely should do that over the winter.
[Considering how tired they are from autumn travel. He reaches to put his hands over Connors, giving him some more of his heat to make him comfy.]
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[He shifts up against Hank’s front, linking their fingers together and sighing contentedly.]
You’re warm.
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Seriously we get to Goldenrod before it snows and stay there for a few months. [He squeezes his hand.]
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[He wishes he could catch one, but the locals gave him a hard stare when he went for his pokeball upon arriving.]
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[He's seen youtube videos. He's never actually been to one.]
Do they remind you of me? [He pokes fun at himself.]
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[He smiles to himself, squeezing Hank’s hand.]
It’s also referred to as the big-hearted pokemon.
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Fair enough. Just don't tell anybody.
[Not that he's been much of an asshole here. No one's given him a reason. He rubs his thumb along the back of Connor's hand, feeling tranquil now that he's warming up.]
I'll go get us something decent to eat in a few minutes when we've warmed up some. You can stay here under the covers. I'll wade through the Slowpokes.
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[He sighs contentedly, glad to be in a warm bed with Hank cuddled up behind him.]
Okay. I'll let out the pokemon while you're gone.
[The dogs will want to lounge too, he thinks.]
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[Then he opens his eyes.]
...Do they do costumes here? For Halloween?
[Because Connor's never had a Halloween. He's done fuck all. Never dressed up or anything.]
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[Halloween seems to be a big deal here, so he supposes there would be a lot of places selling costumes and such. He smiles to himself.]
I bet there are Slowpoke costumes. Can I dress my pokemon up as Slowpoke?
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Probably. It would be the best place to do it.
I'll look when I'm out and tell you when I come back, all right?
[He props himself up on his arm and looks down at him.]
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Don't be too long. We need to leave after we rest.
[But he wants his pokemon to be dressed as Slowpoke immediately, so they're not leaving until at least Crockett has a costume on.]
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[Surely they have options for all types.]
It's a few days early but you need at least one day of an actual Halloween. It's important. Even if you were still an android I'd make you do something.
But since you're a human, you're going to get some treats, too.
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