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[show_my_cannons]

[Hey, here's someone who hasn't made his own post in a while. Seriously, Ironhide, you need to get on this Badge-Collecting business. You're so slow.]

[Regardless, he flicks the 'gear on as he exits Ecruteak's gym, in the process of pinning the Fog Badge to a pocket inside of his coat. ... A coat which he still manages to wear in the middle of summer. Go figure.]

[Dog the Growlithe runs around his feet, clearly pleased with herself. After a moment, he crouches -- his knees popping -- to pat her. Awkwardly.]

Cliffjumper. Got the badge. We can roll whenever you are ready.

[He pauses, regarding the 'gear thoughtfully.]

Which leader gets to challenge my team next, hmn? None of them have stood a chance, thus far.

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[bewilding]

Judith.

It's nice to meet you.

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[show_my_cannons]

[He nods.]

You new here, or...?

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[bewilding]

Mm, it's complicated. I left and came back recently.

[ she pauses, looking him over for a moment. ]

Would you consider that new?

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[show_my_cannons]

Do you remember being here before?

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[bewilding]

[ a small nod. ] It's a bit of a surprise, but I do. Quite clearly.

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[show_my_cannons]

Not new then.

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[bewilding]

I'm glad we both thought the same, then. [ sincerely, really. ] I don't quite remember seeing you the last time I was here.

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[show_my_cannons]

I do not make myself... visible. No need to.

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[bewilding]

I figured you were a bit of a quiet type.

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[show_my_cannons]

If I am being quiet, then there is little for you to worry about.

Only get loud when things... need taking care of.

[Or someone really aggravates him.]

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[bewilding]

[ and yet she doesn't quite seem phased, even with the slightly intimidating words. good thing she's kind of used to it. ]

That's better than a quiet "taking care" of things, don't you think?

[ at least this way she can hear him coming. ]

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[show_my_cannons]

Not sure if it counts as better. But it is a preference.

[Since he doesn't really know how to do things quietly.]

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[bewilding]

I find that preference a bit more fun.

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[show_my_cannons]

... You do?