[He drops his handful of fries, takes a few deep breaths, to reassure himself that he's doing this, and nodding.] I was gonna...sing to you, but there's definitely people starting to look at us, so maybe later. . . but yes, I really really do. I've been in love with you since the day we met. . .

... Should I-- not have---??? [He trails off with a confused noise, and then the post confession clarity bowls him down like a fucking freight train.] I....maybe should have held that in. And waited. [Immediately sees the fries, and starts eating them to shut himself up.]

OH NO THAT WAS STUPID I'M GONNA DIE! ! !

No, I-- I just... Gahhh. I wish... I wish I had never become apart of Quesartico. . . [He whispers the last bit, eyes adverting, his heart beating so hard it feels like a Rillaboom is using his ribs as a drum set.] I...miss you the most. I really-- really-- love you. So much. The only reason I ++

[His heart drops when the waiter shows up, completely destroying the moment(?) they had. He orders the same as Harmony, before...reaching across the table to grab her hand.] ... Sorry. I'm so sorry.

That's great! I--I really miss it. I miss Team MZ. I miss... you. [Oh, verbal diarrhea. Oh, goodie. His heart picks up, as he tries to save face.] Uh, well, you mean a lot to me and I'm sorry I haven't been around a lot! I want to be so bad. Being a CEO as young as me is history-making but ++

[Be cool. Be fucking COOL. Hopefully she can't hear the heartbeat in his chest beating so loudly he feels like he's about to die.] Good, but sooooo busy. I cannot even explain how busy. Every second of every day is something I must deal with! But it's very...fulfilling! [A smile, forced.]

I'll share the appetizer with you, and maybe mirror your order, since I'm too indecisive right now~? [He doesn't really wanna get drunk, he's already having brainfog, but he does appreciate her eagerness.] I'm not in the mood for wine drunk shenanigans, so I'll probably just get a cola.

Yeah, definitely... [He doesn't even hear the stomach growl, he's too focused on the heartbeat in his ears. Arceus above, he's kinda nauseous.] No problem, if you order too much, that's what carryout leftovers boxes are for! [He's glancing over the menu, having never been here before.] Hrm...

We just need to do more research. We have a whole squadron of like 20 people going to each wild zone to make sure we're all safe. It'll be a while, but we're working on it, okay? [Hand on her shoulder, Urbain smiles.]

gwynn@gvolt609.bsky.social · last mo.

Tsk... But honestly I was expecting a flat no considering how Quasartico was in the past, so I'm satisfied. Plus I'd feel bad for Ivor if I suddenly achieved Fist of Justice great cultural victory on a random Thursday while he's not around.

I'm not sure. I have people running research on that idea, though, don't worry. You will be one of the first to know if we're safe to let the Wild Zones down. But for now, we can't. . . I'm sorry, Gwynn.

gwynn@gvolt609.bsky.social · last mo.

I was thinking the alpha thing might calm down after all the Ange and Hyperspace stuff ended... maybe eventually...? If Wild Zones stay up, people and Pokémon will be too separate. And Pokémon can't leave the city and explore other habitats even if they want to.

Unfortunately.... I can't exactly rock the boat on that. Plus, I-- I think Wild Zones are okay. Because we don't want alpha Pokemon attacking random citizens, right? Not everyone's a battler. . .

gwynn@gvolt609.bsky.social · last mo.

The "bye bye Wild Areas" values mostly. Can you do that or does your job have like a probationary period and you can't rock any boats. I'm patient so.

Me 'n Ivor? Yeah, we're... acquaintances! But-- what values would you want me to "adopt"? You guys are super strong, so I guess it wouldn't be a bad idea?

gwynn@gvolt609.bsky.social · last mo.

Hey you seem like you'd get along with Ivor @city-of-light.bsky.social. How's about adopting some Fist of Justice values into that company of yours.

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[ He'd laugh and grin, wishing he had the courage to speak on his feelings, but they remain firmly bundled in the deepest part of his heart.] Thank you, mon ami~! [Because of his Quasartico status, the two don't have to wait 4 hours, and are seated immediately! Menus handed out, ++

[Urbain is getting very tired of pretending, but the anxiety of rejection makes him continue to pretend. He smiles back, albeit tired.] Whatever you say, Harmony. [He puts his phone away, stylus slotted magnetically to the side.]

You have never lead me astray, so why not? [Eyes widen and he does a double take.] What-- I'm not paying? Uh-- okay? But.. if we're really going to make it a date, why not go halfsies? [He did not mean to say that! Fuck!]

[If only she knew how much he WANTED to be back in the hotel, spending his young adult years having fun, but... it's not like he could just leave. . . He pushes those thoughts from his brain, fog rescinding.] Of course. Where did you plan on going for dinner? I'll pitch in halfsies.

[He sees the fist raised, and it takes him a second in his fugue state to realize. He bumps her knuckles against his, offering an exhausted smile.] It's-- totally fine. Just had a long, mentally taxing day. But that sounds GREAT right now... my lunch was a terrible sandwich from the ++

[He snaps his head up from his calendar on his phone. He hears a familiar voice, but the haze over his mind isn't really helping him place it. . . until he sees her. His heart skips once, twice, THREE whole times and his stomach does a flip or two.] H-Harmony?

[Urbain is on autopilot as he exits Quasartico Inc's corporate building. Having been in and out of meetings all day has him mentally drained... He can't even think of anything but work, mind caught in a loop.]