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yamaboshi2018-07-30 10:24 pm
spectacularities) wrote in yamaboshi2018-07-30 10:24 pm
★ closed.
[Today was just not Serena's day.
Whether it were a stroke of bad luck, a coincidence, or some sort of uncanny fate that caused her to somehow lose her blue ribbon after participating in one of the Hoenn contests. That was something that was really important to her. In fact, she could even say that it was probably one of the most important things to her, period.
But the fact that it was somehow gone put her into a frenzy to the point where she couldn't help but panic. And that panic was rather obvious in her face as she darted off. Of course, she wasn't running so fast that she'd bump into someone, as she was trying to get information off of people, but it was definitely a sight to behold.
Which is why when she runs into Paul, it's clear that she's a little out of breath as she asks the single question, her voice slightly raised:]
Um, excuse me! You didn't happen to see a blue ribbon around here, have you?
Whether it were a stroke of bad luck, a coincidence, or some sort of uncanny fate that caused her to somehow lose her blue ribbon after participating in one of the Hoenn contests. That was something that was really important to her. In fact, she could even say that it was probably one of the most important things to her, period.
But the fact that it was somehow gone put her into a frenzy to the point where she couldn't help but panic. And that panic was rather obvious in her face as she darted off. Of course, she wasn't running so fast that she'd bump into someone, as she was trying to get information off of people, but it was definitely a sight to behold.
Which is why when she runs into Paul, it's clear that she's a little out of breath as she asks the single question, her voice slightly raised:]
Um, excuse me! You didn't happen to see a blue ribbon around here, have you?
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If it’s the one I saw in a puddle right around the corner, you’re better off getting a replacement.
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[That... is decisively a massive amount of shock to hear, and she gets visibly upset about it, her fingers trembling ever so slightly.]
No... I can't replace it... that was a gift that was given to me by Ash — I mean, a very special friend of mine!!
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[He hated that the first thing that registered in his mind was that name. But, it’s not that rare of a name... especially if it’s just a shortened nickname. It would be stupid to presume this random girl knew that Ash based on that alone. Best course of action was to change the subject.]
D-don’t start with that. It might not even be yours. Go see for yourself, it’s right around the corner behind me.
[Much as it inherently annoyed Paul to witness what seemed to be shallow materialism.]
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But she manages to try and smile.]
I'll go check then and be back! [...but before she goes, she adds:] Thanks for the information, by the way.
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He starts to take off and just leave this business to the girl, but doesn’t go past a couple of steps before stopping. For some reason, Paul kind of wanted to see how this panned out. If she was somehow more of a dramatic diva than that girl with the shortest skirt in the world. Whatever her name was... Donna? Meh. Close enough.
While sticking around, Paul still stood facing away from where he directed Serena. Didn’t want to make it obvious to her that this ridiculousness just barely caught his attention.]
My apologies for the delay!
[She can't help but feel slightly upset about the ribbon when she finds it, because of just how important of a gift it was, but it doesn't seem to be torn, so it's fine.
It's fine.
She doesn't have to worry too much, as she turns around to see Paul there, which she runs up to and smiles.]
Um, I know it's bad looking now, but... I wanted to thank you anyway. For telling me where it was.
No worries!
Well, he tried to be civil. Apparently now Paul saw it fit to break that facade and just be himself.]
You're thanking me again? Stop acting like that thing's some precious family heirloom already. If it's beyond saving, there's nothing you can do about it.
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[She can't help but laugh a little awkwardly, rubbing the back of her head.]
I mean, you did tell me where it was and I thanked you for that, but I wanted to thank you again. [It's a little silly, but honestly not the worst thing in the world.] It was really important that I found it, since it's a one of a kind item. But don't worry, it's not torn or anything. Just a little dirty, no problem! I just need to find a way to wash it.
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[Skeptic McSkepterson feels you are BSing him wholesale, missy.]
They’re a dime a dozen.
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Sentimental value is one of society's worst machinations. That's how expensive things get sold. That's why people end up becoming hoarders. That's why people act like idiots because they hold sentimental value in the highest regard, above absolutely everything else.
.. Maybe I'm being too harsh. You are just a victim of the system.