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A good 45 minutes had passed, but Memory hardly noticed the time. Writing down new lyrics when they’re thought up was really important; who knows, they may be the next big hit! Humming softly, she worked on her song. Making sure she used the right words and that it all flows was a challenge, but one she had been working on for a long time. 

When her pokenav finally buzzed again, Rutabega woke up. “Good morning sleepy head.” Memory chuckled, then checked her pokenav. “Oh wow, it’s been that long! I should be heading back.” She started packing her things while reading Dex’s text. Once everything was in her bag, she replied.

{txt} No, not really. Rutabega and I were writing a song, but we’re done for now. Why??? {/txt}

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The waitress giggled, setting a small plate of cookies among them, “Here you go, compliments of my Nana, the bakery chef. She loves seeing young people in the restaurant. And my Papa will have your food out in just a bit.”

“To achieving our dreams and happy times, and free cookies!”

“Well, it seems we’re off to a good start!”

A huge smile showed on her face when cookies made their way onto the table. “Oh my gosh, thank you so much!” Free cookies! Nothing could beat free cookies. Taking a bite, Memory hummed. “They’re so good~!”

Lavender poked Hunter, all the while pointing at the cookies. If her trainer smiled that much for them they must be good! “So so, you two are trainers?” Memory asked right before taking another bite of her cookie. “Are you in the gym challenge?”

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The twins listened as Memory spoke. Hunter nuzzled Lavender back. Listening to her talk so lovingly about her parents made them a little homesick.

“That’s so sweet,” Alice cooed, “I bet your mom is really proud of you, you’re already doing so well.”

Hunter nodded in agreement, “And we can relate, a lot of our family is made up of really good trainers, and we got to see them training their Pokemon and battling all the time. Here’s to achieving our dreams!”

Hunter and Alice lifted their glasses for a toast, as the waitress approached. She didn’t come up to the table just yet, waiting patiently for the toast to finish.

“I think she is, I just hope I can make her even more proud.” As Hunter began to talk about their family, Memory felt a sense of relief. Knowing someone else that knows how you’re feeling is truly reassuring. The longer she spent with the twins, the more she was enjoying their company. That hangout they talked about earlier would likely happen much sooner than they thought.

At the toast, she raised her glass with a smile. “To achieving our dreams, and to a happy time doing so!”

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Memory had no idea how much Dex hated crowds of… people, well. It wouldn’t be bad if he knew someone there but going alone, with a very expensive Persain in tow, not his idea of relaxing.

[txt] They appreciate the compliment at least, I’m sure they would if I could speak pokemon.[txt] He attempted to share his thoughts on the beach several times. Typing out his dislike in entire messages, deleting them repeating the process nothing seemed to stick everything sounded goofy or too over the top or way too exaggerated. Instead, he gave up with an exasperated sigh. For being the only human Dexter felt easy talking with she was also the most difficult sometimes. With nothing working and not wanting to just drop the conversation Dexter simply went with a quick message of reassurance. [txt] We will find something I am sure of it![txt]

In between messages, Memory pulled out a composition notebook and started brainstorming lyrics for a new song. The notebook itself was filled with doodles and notes written in various different colors. Sections were underlined while others were scribbled over. She had barely written a line when her pokenav buzzed.

{txt} Well you better! You shouldn’t be working yourself too hard. If you’re overworked, then you won’t be able to work your best! {/txt}

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Chai: Favorite color combination?

“I love sweet things so so so much! Put sweet with anything and it just makes it 100 times better. Sweet and salty, sweet and spicy, sweet and fruity... you name it!”

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Cinnamon: What’s your favorite smell?

Vanilla: How long does it usually take you to fall asleep?

Jasmine: Are you currently in a relationship?

Peppermint: Sweater weather or beach days?

Dandelion: Have you ever tried to garden?

Hibiscus: Where would you want to go on your next vacation?

Peach: Can you cook or bake?

Chai: Favorite color combination?

English Breakfast: Have you eaten today?

Earl Grey: Do you like your middle name?

Matcha: Iced tea or hot tea?

Raspberry: Do you have a work-out routine?

Lemongrass: Favorite childhood bedtime story?

Spearmint: What’s an interesting fact about you?

Chamomile: How would you describe your laugh?

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Dexter had gotten a drink at this point and let the Persain out to stretch it’s legs. sipping he heard his phone go off and checked another text from Memory this one telling him to go to the beach?  [txt] I can’t tell you the last time I found time to go to the beach. Let alone relax at one. [txt]

he laughed a bit even trying to picture himself, stiff as a board amid all those unfamiliar people. no thanks. he’d much rather stick to the pokemon in his care.  [txt] Besides if I goof off. Who’s gonna take care of this sweet little persain my parents are using as proof of what our ranch can do[txt] [txt] downloading photo [txt]

Memory patted Rutabega, drinking her milk tea while kicking her feet. Oh, how nice it would be to go to the beach! The sand in between her toes, the refreshing water keeping the sun’s heat at bay, all the cute people with their cute pokemon just enjoying their time. It reminded her of home.

Once the picture of the persian downloaded, the girl gasped! “What a cute persian!!! Don’t you think so Rutabaga?” She showed her Larvesta the picture, but he was definitely taking a nap. She giggled.

{txt} They’re so cute!!! You should absolutely take them to the beach with you. I bet they’d enjoy it!!! Y’all need a break. Making sure you have time to relax is just as important as getting work done too, yknow! {/txt}

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Memory took another sip of her soda. “Well. I suppose a lot of it has to do with where I grew up. Living in Slateport city a few blocks down from the Contest Hall really imparts on you as a kid. My mom would take me and my sister to shows when we were young, we would try to support idols in whatever ways we could... It sort of was just ingrained into our family.” Lavender took a sip of her juice, and nuzzled Hunter when she was finished. 

“My dad told us when we were older that my mom was a rising contest star, though wasn’t as renowned as someone like Lisia.” She paused for a moment, her voice taking a melancholic tone. “Seeing how hard she tried to make her dream come alive, and having to set it aside to raise Lana and I... It made me want to keep her dream alive, to see it come to fruit... Yknow?”

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“Oh! You don’t have to get us anything, Memory!”

“Really, everyone’s being so sweet! Just getting to be friends with all of you is gift enough!”

“I’LL GET YOU SOMETHING CUTE, JUST YOU WAIT!” Already she was looking up where to go buy presents.

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“EH? Alice and Hunter’s birthday is today?! Oh gosh darn it, I am so unprepared! I gotta find presents and ASAP!!!”

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Memory nodded in agreement to Alice, but before she could reply the waitress was back at the table. She giggled softly at Hunter’s remarks, which were entirely valid because everything on the menu sounded absolutely delicious. Looking to where Hunter pointed, Lavender’s eyes lit up as she nodded enthusiastically. 

After taking a sip of her soda, Memory piped up. “Can I please have the sweet apple curry as well?”

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Lavender leaned into Hunter’s pets, nuzzling into his fingers. Alice had a good point; once someone becomes famous, little moments like these become a rarity. Memory always told herself to enjoy each day for what it is, and she tried her best to live her life stepping to that tune. “Yeah, I’m glad you asked me to join you.” She put her menu down and folded her hands in her lap. “I hope though even if I become famous, I’ll still be able to spend time with my friends and family like this.”

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Lavender chirped in agreement, bobbing her head in a happy rhythm. Memory looked through the menu for a little bit trying to find the drinks section. “Hmmmm... Can I have the Qualot Berry Cream Soda??? That sounds really good.” 

Once the waitress took their orders and went to ring them in, Memory looked up to Hunter and Alice. “I’ve gotta say, this is really nice of you two to do all of this.” She shrugged out of habit. “I don’t have many friends in this region yet, so it’s nice going out with people, y’know?”

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“That’s amazing!” Memory chimed as she started looking over the menu. Curries, Shepherd’s Pies, Browned Butter Toasts of all sorts... Everything proudly stood out as Galarian, though with much more spices and flavors than the idol was expecting. To think it all fresh and locally sourced, too... What a find!

Lavender mirrored her trainer’s excitement as she happily looked over Hunter’s shoulder at the menu. She knew she wanted curry, but didn’t know which word to point at when the waitress was to ask for their order. “Do you have any recommendations, miss?” Memory asked in a chipper tone.

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Another few minutes and Dexter was sure he’d lose his mind. He didn’t have much of a team to speak of right now since he’d been expecting this to be a short trip and left his Pokemon with the ranch hands so they wouldn’t have to be cooped up in their balls. Now he wish he’d brought anyone along with him so he wouldn’t feel so alone. As his parents continued their conversations ignoring him in hopes of scoring more brownie points with local trainers.

[txt] It’s a city called Hulbury? I think? We’re by the ocean and there’s alot of ships. I suppose it’s pretty.[txt]

Dex sighed checking once again and it seemed his parents still weren’t ready to leave. They’d been there nearly three hours after the event had ended he’d feel terrible leaving the poor Pokemon in it’s crate but he was really starting to get tired of sitting around and listening to them prattle on. He loved them but they really could be too much some times.

[txt] I wouldn’t know, I’m basically stuck hauling around Pokemon for my parents to show off for now. It’s a business trip for the ranch. [txt]

Hulbury, huh? That wasn’t too far, right? Granted, Memory had no idea how to get there. Well, maybe she could figure it out before Dex decides to head out. From his last text, it sounds like he was having a real drab time on his little trip. 

{txt} Business? Not fun?! That’s no good, Dex. You gotta have fun on trips! You’re even at a beach town of all places!!! GO TO THE BEACH!!! I’m over in Motostoke rn, otherwise I would totes be at the beach. {/txt}

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“How about over there?” Memory pointed to a corner seat near the fire place, ones with cute embroidered pillows which were clearly the reason she picked the spot. She looked to Alice and Hunter, and gave a knowing smile to her Beautyfly. She is such a attention hog.

The room itself had such a comfortable vibe. Tapestries lined the walls alongside many photos of cute pokemon, peaking in between bookshelves and tables. A Boltund lay at the fireplace on top of a quilt dozing off, not too far from the table Memory pointed out. She was enjoying the restaurant already, and this was even before seeing the menu.

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