Two Dads Sittin' In A Department Store

[heir_conditioned]

Who: Kirishima (machismost) & Todoroki (heir_conditioned)

Where: Shopping!

When: After their battles

Summary: Guys bein' dudes. Shopping for their pokemon (and for Hawks) who are totally not spoiled.

Rating: PG-13



After their tournament entries, both of them need a little R&R which is retail and... retail. They both managed new little ones into their growing group of pokemon and why not celebrate that by going on a little shopping trip? With places that could spoil all their pokemon and a certain other bird type, Shoto knows that he's going to have his wallet out more than he's ever done.

It finds him holding his Mimikyu's hand and dealing with a teapot floating beside him. The rest of them he has safely in his pokeballs as not to let the babies wander too far since his adult pokemon are less mature when they get going. "We should get them sweaters. For the Winter."

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[machismost]

It's a little ironic. Years ago, Kirishima was figuratively counting his pennies and stretching every Pokedollar to try and make sure he could at least get something for his friends come the holidays. Now he has the opposite issue - an ample amount of funds and a dearth of close contacts to spend it on. But that's ok - as Todoroki and this competition has reminded Kirishima, he has an ample amount of Pokemon that can be spoilt.

Kirishima understood the assignment when Shoto suggested they go shopping after the tournament. His Miltank, Palossand, and his new Tyrunt are all in their pokeballs while the two trainers are being followed by Machoke, King Murder Explosion the Blaziken, and Ace Crusher the Infernoroar. Whatever they want to buy, however much they want to buy, they're covered.

"Ohh, that's a good idea. Machoke, you could definitely use one. King, Ace? Do you guys get cold in the winter?" Ace folds his arms across his chest and shakes his head, giving a pointed smirk towards Machoke, who just as pointedly ignores it; Machoke's eyes are on the two Ghost pokemon, concerned whether they will get into or else start trouble. King, however, eagerly nods his beaked head, as he'll be damned if he passes up an opportunity for a gift. Kirishima gives a crooked little grin. "Really? Okay." Back to Todoroki. "Well I'm sure I've got lots of options for these guys, but do you see a stall for special shape sweaters, or are you just sayin' we oughta find one?"

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Now, both of them, are more inclined to spoil pokemon and that's why Hojicha is more than thrilled to know he's here, with the holdmybagsquad. In fact the little teapot is already short, stout and on his way to float over to something he's looking at along with the Mimikyu. They're in Shoto's eye range, too, Machoke. Don't worry.

"I'm sure we'll find something. If they specialise in clothing we could just order from them if they don't have the sizes or shapes we need." Don't ask how he knows that, it's the same reason that he's sighing softly and 'one moment please' ing to go get the small trinkets that his pokemon wanted, advising they get Miu something as well. Once they're well on their way for that, Shoto returns with the Mimikyu already holding their own bag.

"There are most likely pokemon clothing stories, the lady said as much while I was getting..." What was it they were getting? "These." Whatever the two ghosts wanted."

[machismost]

Machoke has presumably been around Shoto long enough by now ( as Machoke is rarely ever in his ball ) to know his supervision on his own Pokemon means next to nothing, or at least in his estimate. Case in point, the ghosts just helped themselves to whatever. Now, granted... what Machoke as a mostly physical being could actually do about ghostly misbehavior - besides tattle - is a whole other thing. If it comes down to it, Ace takes orders from him and Ace has a dark lariat. For now, though, he doesn't care about them running their hustle. A fool is easily parted with his money, after all.

His own fool, Kirishima, gives a thoughtful nod and just a cursory attempt to sight whatever is in the Mimikyu's bag. He assumes Shoto simply knows these clothing things because he has a tea cozy for Teadoroki from the other man. "Yeah, like something for Pokemon with four arms... like my Graveler has." He hastily adds the second part.

"Okay you three," The redhead addresses his assistants, "You can get one thing here. Whatever you want. I wanna make sure I can get somethin' for everyone."

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Luckily for everyone who's happily involved, Shoto's wallet is his own and these pokemon work hard for their trinkets. Taking the bag from Mimikyu when it's held up, it's a tiny keychain from the area with some of the dates of the contenders on it. Hojicha's items are just smaller things that are shiny or may make noises against the handle of his pot. Either way it's getting scooped up into Shoto's bag for the moment. "Four arms shouldn't be a problem for them if they specialise in them."

Letting him address the brigade, Shoto stays quiet until Kirishima has finished. Shoto takes the little offered hand of the Mimikyu and waits for Hojicha to be paying attention again. "Go with them, Hojicha. Find something fun for the others. I'll take care of everyone else."

Have you ever seen the eyes of a Polteageist light up? Now you have. Time to shop. "Find out about clothing. Don't just get shiny things." Although he understands the allure. "Maybe this year, we could all use a little stability. I travelled last Winter and it was a difficult travel."

[machismost]

Yeah... Kirishima thinks a few of Shoto's ghosts are cute, these two being examples. It makes him feel a little soft seeing Mimikyu has a keychain for a battle it didn't participate in. It's manly to support your team...

"O-oh, yeah. You guys can go check it out." Kirishima hadn't intended to actually send his squad off, but that might actually be a better idea. The boys don't have to be told twice - Ace slaps Machoke on the shoulder and gestures to a poster advertising a Wailord punching bag and the floor it can be seen on. They get scarce. King, however, steps in with an attempt to bring both Kirishima and Todoroki into a quick group hug. Ever had a fire chicken try to give you half a warm embrace before?

Kirishima, who is used to King's affection, only gives an awkward laugh and half-hugs him back - and Shoto, if the other allowed himself to get squished enough in. "Okay, okay, thanks." And when King has gone off to join the entourage of familiar and new friends, gives Shoto a little. "Sorry."

[heir_conditioned]

Seeing the other two go off with one of his ghosts in tow, Shoto isn't prepared for the sudden hotwing snuggle. He has, indeed, never been given much hug wise and certainly not by a firechicken. Shoto's arm comes up to give the pokemon a gentle patpat, Mimikyu participating with its one arm before letting go when Shoto does.

"It's alright. Ghosts are lonely, too. Sometimes they need to be held. I understand." Not the same thing, but similar things in ways that his own pokemon may enjoy. "Perhaps you'll allow me the distinct honour of buying a TM or two for you." Mister three battles.

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When they part, King offers his taloned hand down to the Mimikyu, ready to step in for their trainer when it comes to escorting them along.

"That's how he gets you, dude. He's really sweet and it makes you wanna give him whatever." Kirishima softly snorts. "A sweater on a Blaziken..."

But wait, Todoroki said TMs for him, didn't he? Just when he thought the flush from the slight embarrassment of his Pokemon was going to fade. "There's definitely a few on my mind, but you gotta let me get some stuff for you too. And you're right about winter. I didn't even try to travel during it any of the times I've been here before and I know I don't wanna. Though..."

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Shoto's eyes flick between the taloned hand and the small little Mimikyu. He has daughters. This is one of them. However, she seems interested in seeing what he tells her to do, or at least, following his lead on safety. "Please listen to King. They will take care of you and if you get frightened you can rely on them." RIGHT? He's going to assume. "King, please make sure their costume doesn't come off." It's imperative to everyone's safety. None the less a little purpleish outlined, dark hand curls around the otherwise warm one and Shoto puts his faith in pokemon that Kirishima raised.

"Mm? This is the first time I have had in a while to myself. That's gift enough for me." As for the rest. "We can travel, I'm not sure how Hawks feels but I'm sure we can ask him when we get back. I already know what I'm getting him."

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"What do you mean 'to yourself'? You're still with me." Kirishima points out, features wrinkle with bemusement. "It's probably a bad idea to travel... But this whole tournament has gotten me really pumped to finish my badges and take on the Elite Four!"

He clenches and pumps his fist back towards himself once. "Maybe I can knock 'em out before it gets too cold. But I'd never expect either of you guys to wanna tag along. It's gonna be a lot of jumping. But speaking of Hawks, what are you gettin' him?"

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That silence? Just the sounds of the store as Shoto stares blankly at Kirishima for not expecting them to come along. Everything else kind of makes sense, getting to finish the badges and go after top dogs. Yeah. They can do that. "You're not going alone."

No two ways about it, if Kirishima wants to go? If he wants to do something, Shoto will be there. "Hawks won't mind us going if he doesn't want to go." He made a promise and he's keeping it.

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Kirishima blinks in turn. There were times in his own journey here where he'd had to make some day trips away from his travel companions for events or badges only he was interested in. It'd bothered him in the beginning, but now he was used to having some decisions he'd have to accomplish on his own.

"If you're sure... I'd be glad to have you with me." He's glad for the support and the company. "Maybe we can go tackle Pryce and Claire next. That's who you're missing from Johto, right?"

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There are times and places that Shoto would leave well enough alone, but being there for his friend to gain his badges weren't one of them. "Yes, Pryce and Claire." Which is touching enough to have Kirishima remember, but that'd be just like him.

"We'll go together, then. You have King, but I have an ice types now if you'd like to practice." Shoto, satisfied with what seems to be figured out, turns toward an aisle to continue down the store.

[machismost]

Well if Shoto thinks simply remembering his badges is sweet, he might need to buckle up.

"I do have King and Ace, but I was actually thinking maybe Pike, Steelix, and Daiki. I haven't taken Pike or Daiki to a gym match before and Steelix hasn't been in one since she evolved." Daiki being, of course, the shiny Magmortar that Kirishima gratefully traded his shiny Sableye away for. In Kirishima's mind it's time to cement their partnership with a substantial victory. He trails after Shoto down the aisle.

"Speaking of. Todoroki, can I ask you a favor?"

[heir_conditioned]

Hearing the name of a pokemon he found and entrusted in trade to his friend is heartening and he's buckled in, somehow, even if he doesn't know he should be. Shoto is pleased to hear that he'd done something good for Kirishima in that way, too. He nods his head, those seem like good match ups, "I think they would like that. I stopped collecting badges for a while and I feel like that would do them well."

While pausing to look at something for Hawks, Shoto turns his attention to Kirishima, "You can always ask any favour. What can I do for you?"

[machismost]

"Can you trade me something for Machoke some time soon? Temporarily!" Kirishima shifts is weight from foot to foot and touches the back of his neck, but there's a hint of excitement there. "He's been wanting to evolve for a while now, but I dunno... it just hasn't felt like a good thing to do until this tournament happened."

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Temporarily seems a little more the speed when Kirishima rushes to make certain that's part of the deal. After hearing him out, Shoto concludes easily, "That's not a favour." and adds after it, "We can do that today if he wants. We're here for new things, maybe you can surprise him with a gift of your own choosing. Like a birthday that isn't."

[machismost]

With Machoke being the first Pokemon partner Kirishima ever had, he's rather attached to the guy.

"Heh, I think you're right. I don't think he'd wanna have to share it with my birthday." Kirishima's satisfied with how Machoke's been comporting himself lately, but he's realistic - his Pokemon is still a bit of a diva. "Thanks, man. It means a lot to me. You're the closest friend I've got, so I'm glad I'm doing it with you."

[heir_conditioned]

Shoto does understand the weight of being asked, but never will he consider it a favour. "No, your birthday is your own." That's also yet another important day for Kirishima and while a great many people are born that day, so was this man. Important nonetheless.

About to say they could go ask what sorts of things there are for this occasion, Shoto is stopped dead in his tracks by that admission. Fleetingly, Bakugo is gone, so is everyone but him and Hawks, but then again a whole world around them. "It means a lot to me, too." A hand reaches out to Kirishima's shoulder and he gives it a small squeeze. Here, or home, he's got Kirishima's back in whatever he needs. "Do you know what he'll evolve to? I'm not overly familiar with fighting types."

[machismost]

Even when Bakugou and Midoriya were here, Shoto was an invaluable friend to him, and he'd have said as much if he knew those thoughts were going on. But he smiles instead at the hand on his shoulder and reaches to squeeze the forearm attached to it in turn. Manly affection.

"Yeah. He'll be a Machamp. They're a little bigger and they've got four arms. I almost let that slip earlier." When he was talking about the sweaters.