ANOMALY DETECTED

[indigo_league]

Who: ANYONE AND EVERYONE
Where: ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE
When: NOV 25TH to 27TH
Summary: GET IN HERE AND MINGLE
Rating: BUT PLEASE MARK YOUR THREAD CONTENT ACCORDINGLY
Log:






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[infernofireblast]

[Joey bought some winter gear when the temperature really started to drop so, though it would still be in the street-clothed style he normally sports, he's prepared for the weather.]

I just crash on da' couches at the Pokémon Centah', but da' bike shop's plenty warm durin' da' day and so are most'a da stop so I stay toasty.

[He gestures towards his bike.]

Hop on da' pillions! We can ride double and getcha dat drink!

[thetombkeeper]

[Marik does not miss those days. Having an apartment, even though a bit crowded, has been fantastic for him. Of course once the weather's nice again, it's back on the road.]

Your adaptability is... impressive.

[He looks over at the bike again, trying to figure out how it'll actually support the two of them.

... There are worse fates than being carted around by Joey. He can feel like a spoiled Pharaoh for a bit. His loyal(?) subject, taking him to a café via bicycle and buying him a (replacement) drink. Yes, yes. This feeds his ego nicely.

Joey can probably see the Egyptian puff up slightly as he very poorly attempts to hide a smirk.]

If you're sure.

[Because he's sure.

Forgetting that he left the drink, Marik goes to climb on to his chariot while Chen hops off of him, grabs the cup, and properly disposes of it like a good Samaritan. Then floats back over and hangs on to his trainer's shoulder who mutters a quiet "thank you."

Ahem.]

... The café is a few blocks down and to the left.

[infernofireblast]

[Joey looks back at Marik to ensure he's well aboard, and gives him a thumbs-up.]

Hang on 'den! Here we go!

[Flicking-up the kickstand with his foot, Joey presses into the pedals with a thunderous force. The bike lurches forward and gets up to speed with alarming speed, zooming down the roadways with a momentum akin to that of a motor vehicle. The already cold weather feels like blades of air as the bike's speed turns the still air into a whipping wind and, by the time it reaches the corner, it feels like it should be leaving a vapor trail.]

[thetombkeeper]

[Marik utters a cackle but it's short lived as they get up to speed and he has to legitimately hold on to Joey. His furcoat was not made to be worn while zooming around outside in frigid temperatures.

As he adjusts to the speed and the other teen's movements, he can't help but grin like an idiot as he leans slightly over Joey. It's less steady, which is to be expected since you need to actually pedal, but it does remind him a lot of the few times he was actually able to drive his motorcycle.

Yes, this well than makes up for the earlier scare. What a wonderful turn of events! Even Chen's enjoying himself.

Marik holds on with one hand and leans over a bit more to point with the other at their destination a little ahead. (As if the furcoat wasn't boujee enough, he's even got a couple of gold rings on. Who dressed this child.)]

There it is!

[infernofireblast]

[Right as Marik starts to get into the ride the corner hits. Tapping the brake, Joey sends the bike into a drift and kicking off enough g-force to give his passenger a heart attack.]

Hang on!

[He grins as the bike swerves around the corner.]

[thetombkeeper]

[He was definitely not prepared for that and ends up having to wrap his arms around Joey's neck as not to fall off. If he were the one driving, this would be way better! Is this how it feels to be his passenger on his motorcycle? Bicycles were not made to drift or go at these speeds!]

W-we're going to crash!

[infernofireblast]

[Joey looks back ever-so-slightly in response to Marik's protestations.]

No we're not ya fradey cat!

[As suddenly as the drift had begun, the bike righted and they were back to zooming straight-ahead once again. Within moments of having rounded the corner, though, Joey squeezed down on the brakes and brought the bike to a stop.]

Dis' it?

[The bike had stopped in front of a brightly-lit coffee shop and, now that things were still again, everything seemed infinitely warmer than it had with the dervish of wind the bikes speed had subjected its riders to.]

[thetombkeeper]

[He will never ever admit that, despite him being terrified, Joey's driving is honestly pretty fun to be a passenger to. Once they've arrived, Marik slowly lets go of Joey with a huff and hops off the bike. There's very quiet clapping coming from Chen. That was fun!]

Yes, this is it.

[He rubs his cheek, trying to warm them up from the wind, then ruffles his hair to... make it just as messy as it was before except it's no longer blown back.]

Hm. Thanks for the lift.

[Marik waits until Joey's set the bike somewhere then holds the door open for him.]

You want anything or are you just treating me?

[Let it be the latter so he can feel special.

Or shoot it down because look at that smug knifecat smirk.]

[infernofireblast]

Wha?

[Joey makes a confused face.]

I'm still on da' clock. Got a buttload'a deliveries I gotta make before I'm done. I just couldn't believe I spotted ya' out in da wild, so I stopped ta chat. Didn't mean ta make ya spill ya drink doe', so dat's my bad.

[He reaches into his pocket and produces a fistfull of Pokédollars, pressing them into Marik's hand before he has a chance to protest.]

I gotta get back to it doe'. Lot to do before da day's done, but hit me up on da' network doe'! Be neat ta chat!

[thetombkeeper]

[Shot down yet the way Joey says it absolutely deflates the Egyptian's ego.]

Oh.

[He did mention working for the bike shop. Marik accepts the money with no protest at all but he is surprised at the fact that Joey wants to maintain contact. He blinks a couple of times.]

Ah... Yeah. Good luck with your deliveries. I'll... talk to you later?

[Why is that a question. Why did he make that a question. Chen waves at this new-old friend as Marik gives an awkward two finger wiggle wave of his own and disappears into the café before he can embarrass himself further.]