9th Struggle | [Action/Video] | Back Dated [2/13] | What had happened was...

[pinnedbangs]

[Action]

Work, work, work… was that all Yukio ever did? They were in Johto – scratch that, they were in Goldenrod City! There were way more things to do than sit back and look at formulas or poking berries, like Yukio. Sure, it was one thing for Rin to work with new ideas for Pokemon food – it was food, (duh) but it was sort of part of his job? And that was way more important and about a thousand times more interesting than – than –

What the hell are you doing? Was a question that needed to be asked but Rin wasn’t willing to wait for an answer. There was something far more important that voicing an obvious question – and it was a simple thing that lay in a medium sized bowl between them. Yukio was closer to it with his – tools? Or. Y’know. His doctoring toys. Whatever those things were. Rin stood close to the table, one hand hovered over the bowl. He was ready to reach into the bowl to grab another cheri berry for the recipe he was working on (which was going to be awesome by the way) but… but…

His brother looked far too content. Far too engrossed in his work. Far too OLD and BORING and if Rin wasn't careful, Yukio might actually age faster by just sitting there.

“Hey, bro.”

Yukio made a noncommittal sound, barely glancing up from his – whatever Frankenstein thing he was tinkering with. This was going to be almost too easy. And there was no doubt that this was The Best Idea Ever.

“Betcha can’t eat five.”

That time Yukio looked up over the rim of his glasses. He glanced between Rin and the bowl and back to Rin again, as if he had really considered it (okay, maybe he didn't but it looked like he did!).

“That’s stupid, you’re just going to hurt yourself.” He said softly before glancing back to his work. But Rin would not be dissuaded. Oh no, not with an answer like that.

“You’re just chicken.”

Yukio glanced up again, a frown on his face. “Am not.”

“Bawk bawk baaaaaaaaaaaaaawk!!”

He made a pretty damn good impersonation of a chicken, if did say so himself. That was all it would take. This spoken-unspoken challenge was on!


[Video]

Airi fluttered around both boys, her arms flapping about as she flounced between them with nursing supplies in tow. They were still seated at the table where their challenge began, except the bowl of freshly picked cheri berries was suspiciously empty.

Yukio had a large wad of tissues latched to his ruddy face. He pointedly ignored his brother as he did his best to hold his face in one piece. Rin lay his head on the table, a distinctly nauseous look on his equally flushed face. He would have made a quip or two if it didn’t feel as if he would suddenly hurl at any given moment.

The younger Okumura reached over, his hand waving in the air to bat away the Gear's camera which seemed to be held above them. "Kizamime... why are you... turn that thing off." he groaned, managing to wipe his face with the tissues. Behind the camera is the chirp of a rather cheery Noibat, almost splitting his sides in amusement at the sight.

But Yukio managed to straighten himself up before digging into his wallet and handing Airi a few pokedollars. "Airi, run to the store and get us some milk. I think we'll probably need..." he began before turning his attention to a groan from nearby.

"I think I'm gonna be sick--"
"Rin, no!"

Comments

[pinnedbangs]

[THERE IS SO MUCH INDIGNANT POUTING GOING ON....]

Yeah... Just. Follow the sounds of people being sick.

[armoredsoul]

[He bites back on his laugh, at least?]

I will. Try not to die or anything before I get there.

[It's a while later that Al makes it to the dojo, a bag of medicine and a gallon of milk in hand. He's directed to their rooms and knocks, brushing some snow off his shoulder.]

[pinnedbangs]

[Oh, please laugh at his misfortune. It's his fault, all of it. When Rin hears him knocking, he judges the distance between himself and the door. Lesse, if he gets up, what are the chances of him puking before he gets there? ...Pretty high. Pretty damn high, in fact.

Let's try shouting.]

It's open...! [GREAT. THAT MADE NOTHING FEEL BETTER.]

idk if you guys wanted to double up here, so just leaving it open for that i guess??????

[armoredsoul]

[Al opens the door and slips inside, wincing a bit when he sees the state Rin is in. He goes over and sets his bag on the table, glancing around.]

Yeah, you're not looking any better in person right now. Where's Yukio?

Totes open for it!

[in_praetego]

[ He's just gonna come in with his Chansey in tow who's carrying a tray with a box of milk and a couple of glasses with her. Upon seeing Al, the chansey gives off a squeak of surprise before setting the tray down on the table and heading back to the kitchen to get a third glass.

Her trainer meanwhile settles himself back next to his twin.]

Al. I didn't hear you come in. Sorry for the trouble.

YAY!!

[pinnedbangs]

[He just moves ever so slightly at the sound of the bag hitting the table. A low "hey Al..." could be heard between Rin's face and the table.]

[armoredsoul]

[Al smiles and shakes his head, pulling out the medicine he brought and pushing it over to Yukio and Rin. The milk he sets aside for now, it can be taken to the kitchen later.]

It's no trouble, really. At least you're not stuck out in the woods dealing with this like I was my first night here.

[in_praetego]

[ The medicine he takes note of, pouring a glass of milk for himself and Rin while Airi offers Al a glass of his own. ]

That sounds pretty bad. I'd like to make sure we'd prevent doing anything like this if we ever decide to go on the road again sometime.

[pinnedbangs]

[Rin glances over at the glass. See, bro? He's given it a second of his time. Now take it away. It's making his stomach do back flips. Focused as he is on his stomach, Rin barely pays much attention the the ongoing conversation.]

...We're leaving somewhere?

[armoredsoul]

[Al smiles and thanks Airi for the glass before turning back to Yukio.]

I think we'll be safe as long as we're careful. The berries are all pretty distinct...

[He blinks and looks at Rin--oh shoot, he hadn't told him yet, had he?]

Not yet, but I had the idea of going sightseeing once the weather warms up some.

[in_praetego]

[ The Chansey offers a chirp as a reply as she pours Al his own glass of milk and leaves the boys to talk. Surely with someone else around, the brothers can't get into any more trouble... right?

Yukio meanwhile takes a gulp from his glass while Al speaks. ]

I've been thinking about going back on the road to continue collecting badges myself. Since it's easier to travel with company, I thought it might be okay to tag along.

[ And his attention turns back to Rin. ]

You're free to come with if you want.