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[thedifferencebetween]

[Is that a ridiculously fat little Houndour in a gold party hat? Yes. Yes it is. Doom Boner looks thrilled. He's sitting in a plush looking yellow chair with a rocket ship chew toy between his paws. As usual, Jack himself isn't in the shot.]

How's everybody doing today? Handsome Jack here!

I sure hope everybody's doing great. Why? Because according to a little alert on my ECHOgear here, today's a very important day. In fact, it's the anniversary of one of the greatest things to ever happen. And you all get to be a part of it.

It's my birthday!

[And he really does sound pleased about this. Why wouldn't he be? Usually, on his birthday, he's lavished with attention and expensive gifts and all the pomp and adoration he deserves. Why should now be any different?]

I like classy booze, fine cigars, hot chicks in hats...all the good stuff.

And before anyone asks, no, vanilla is not an acceptable cake flavor.

It's vanilla.

Vanilla sucks.

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[thedifferencebetween]

....right. Yeah. Fine. I'll meet you in New Bark.

[He could inform Mafuyu that she can use the Pokemon Center to fast travel, but he'd rather buy himself some time. He can claim ignorance later.]

The cliffs don't go up, babe, don't go down'em.

[dashdash]

It's fine, it's fine, I don't plan on going back up; New Bark's down and sliding's a lot faster than going each step by foot. But I gotcha! I'll get there Tuesday or Wednesday or something, so I'll see you around then. Rhys says he'll try to cook, so he can play host.

[thedifferencebetween]

Damn right he can.

So what are you getting me for my birthday?

[dashdash]

You're a hard guy to shop for, you know that? I only got a couple minutes notice, and livin' high and mighty up there, I dunno what else you can possibly wish for...

[But "Happy birthday!" isn't enough. She never does anything special for her own birthday, but Jack makes his sound like such a big deal. If it's important to him, she'll think of something good, but what can she give him that he doesn't already have? All she does is catch and train Pokemon, so maybe this will be okay.]

...I got it! I think you're old enough to handle this now: open access to my boxed Pokemon! I know I said before I wouldn't let you handle any of 'em without a badge, especially the higher leveled ones, but I'm sure you're capable. You know the Skiddo already, but word of warning, not all of them are like that. Eli bites, so does Bell. Anko too, but she's with me right now.

[thedifferencebetween]

[They're over audio, but that gets a genuine smile anyway. For all his demands and expectations and teasing, Jack knows damn well what Mafuyu's abilities to get him a gift are. But look at that.]

You know something, sweetheart? That's a damn nice present. Thoughtful. From the heart.

You're a real good kid.

[dashdash]

[She wishes she could see that. She wishes he could see her face, because it practically glows with praise.]

Heh~ Nah, it's 'bout the only thing I can give you anyways. I'm glad you like it though! I'm sure everyone'll come to like you too. It's been kinda slow for me, but looking at Doom Boner, can't say you won't make it work.