LaRousse City Department Store

With eight floors and a rooftop plaza, the Larousse City Department Store easily eclipsed the Lilycove Department Store as the best in the region. It was the most impressive by far out of all the department stores one could travel to, in fact. It was clean, bright, and had a perfect view of the Battle Tower, and was conveniently located right near the monorail station for the convenience of those traveling from the farthest parts of the city or beyond. Stores and stalls of all shapes, sizes, services and wares filled its spaces, and vendors cheerfully and boisterously called out to the many customers who meandered by in the hopes that they would find a deal or two amidst all of the wonders on display.

Want some items to decorate your secret base? Or maybe you're looking for an accessory or two to compliment your outfit? Perhaps you'd like to stock up on some potions or health supplements? From old to new, popular to obscure, technological marvels to natural wonders: if you could think of it, you could find it here at the LaRousse City Department Store!

Consequently, students from both Teokis and Rekuza frequented this place as often as they did their own schools, seeing it as a natural hang out location. High school students flocked to the mall-esque department store like moths to the proverbial flame, it was in their blood to do so. And why not? There were not only shops, but an arcade, entertaining shows frequently held on the rooftop plaza, a large food court, and even weekly lotteries that all could participate in! Even those who didn't have any money to spend came to simply unwind and have fun with their friends here at the LaRousse City Department Store, so come on down~!

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Trixy walked into the massive mall, just like home. Trixy remembered back home when her buddy Scotty and her would go to the department store, they'd some times steal things just for the hell of it, they even had the perfect escape route, the underground. They slipped right down the stairs come out by the radio tower and be safe, since Trixy's dad owned the radio tower no one questioned Scotty and Trixy for being there. She had noticed Larousse had a lot less shady parts than Goldenrod. She felt lame going to the mall alone so she decided to stop by the food court first, get a drink and a snack and just relax. That way she looked like she wanted to be at the mall alone.

Setzer sat on a bench on the rooftop plaza, but he wasn't taking in the breathtaking view. No, he was here for on single purpose: to watch The Super Sentai PokeRangers Live Show. Sure, it was supposed to be a kids show, and he should be embarrassed to be sitting here and cheering along with little people not even half his age... but Setzy had always been a sucker for the costumed hero types. He grew up watching the PokeRangers battle the evil forces of Digimaul, and a love like that just never went away.

So, yeah, he sat there on that bench in the back and scarfed down popcorn while he watched as his beloved childhood heroes saved the world from yet another terrible mutant space beast, and he cheered and gasped and booed as loudly as the children there in the audience, and when adults passed him by and gave him strange looks, he sent them packing with a glare so fearsome that they visibly trembled and practically fled to safety.

Ah, to be young...

After finishing her muffin and smoothie Trixy decided to go sight seeing she stopped to admire a few stores on her way to the elevator. She went up to the roof, happy as could be, happiest she'd been since she left Goldenrod. Here she was in her natural environment, the elevator opened and she stepped out onto the roof she breathed in deep and went and stood by the edge of the building, enjoying the birds flying by. Loud noises were interrupting her thought process, she turned to see a million little kids... and, it couldn't be. Trixy started laughing hysterically. Shut up, and control yourself! She slowly regained her composure, and walked and leaned over the bench looking strait at the T.V., " Yanno, it's probably safer to watch this in your dorm, with the doors locked. I'm not making fun of you at all, I think everyone still watches this stuff. Sorry 'bout gym, too." She figured he'd be an ass or ignore her, but it was kind of amusing, what ever the outcome bad or good she'd be happy with it. She also figured he was aware of her before she'd even said a word.

(Let's go to the mall and reminisce about our childhoods. Lol)

{{Yeah, good times~ xD Btw, it's not on t.v., it's actually a stage show. Which, of course, should be even more embarrassing~. Oh, my shameless little Sharpedo! QuQ}}

Setzer threw some of his popcorn in Trixy's face without even turning to look at her. "Put a sock in it, ya damn squirt! I'm watchin' this!" At that moment, PrismPika (The Thunder Ranger) was knocked to the ground by the evil space pig-monster. Setzer gasped, and began booing the monster along with the rest of the children. Naturally the other PokeRangers managed to rescue PrismPika in the nick of time, but Setzer held his breath and focused only on the show until then.

Finally, as things were winding down, Setzer turned to see Trixy still standing there. "Bah, what are ya still doing here, squirt? Ain't'cha got anything better to do than to stand there and stare at me? Or..."He waggled his eyebrows and snickered as he continued, "Don't tell me you're some kinda bite-fetish/masochist...? Kinky squirt, real kinky."

{{Gah, even when he's not trying to be a jerk, Setzer's such a jerk. A jerk that still watches children's shows, roflroflrofl! xD TuT /shot}}

{{is it okay for me to jump in? if not i will delete this}}

mitsuki enter the huge department store. woah! huge!!! mitsuki start to wander around in the deparment store. moving from one shop to another, from a clothing store into a toy store and music shop and book shop. her eyes gazing on millions things that she never saw before.

after buying lots of things sold in the huge department store, mitsuki feel tired and decided to buy a sandwich and ice lemon tea. she hold her sandwich and drink with one hand and her shopping bag in other hand and went up to the roof and decided to sit in the bench while eating her sandwich. suddenly, she see two person who sitting nearby her, seems to be fighting. mitsuki stare at two people who seems to be fighting fighting they're spoiling the calm and relaxed atmosphere

Trixy jumped over the bench, " I can't stay away! I'm infected! So tall! So handsome!" Trixy swooned sarcastically, and fell into the seat next to him, "Gimme some popcorn. Oh, and explain this show to me, since you know everything." She pointed up at the stage with a look of utter(just as sarcastic)curiosity. She would have just grabbed some popcorn but she wasn't keen on getting bit again. She looked up at the stage, wanting to start laughing again but she smiled and bit her lip. He was going to kill her, but at least she'd die amused. She still didn't know his name, but he knew who she was, That McClellan brat, Like she'd never been called that before. Then her smile turned to a small frown as she thought about it.

"Damn straight ya can't stay away, but too bad for you, I'm already taken." This, of course, wasn't entirely true. Setzer had a girlfriend, a Goldeen Gijinka back home, but he had already broken up with her. She was too clingy, always whining about how she wanted to talk about feelings, and that he didn't pay enough attention to her, and why was he making out with that Jigglypuff girl who worked at the cafe, and blah blah BLAH. Really, at least moving from Slateport hadn't been a total waste. {{Bastard.}}

Setzer kept eating his popcorn and ignored her 'request' for some completely. He snorted with disgust, and asked, "What are ya squirt, retarded? What's not to understand? I mean geez, even these damn kids know what The Super Sentai PokeRangers are all about. They protect the planet by fighting against Digimaul and his forces of evil. Duh." Setzy sighed theatrically. "But I guess this would be too much badassery for you to understand, squirt. Figures."

Trixy couldn't help but laugh, "I bet she's a real charmer!" And Trixy wasn't lying either, you'd have to be to melt fish face's heart. "Or a slut." Trixy mumbled afterwards. "So much badassery I couldn't take it anymore by the time I turned 10. Look I ain't trying to be charming or cute. You should just throw a pissy fit in a mirror and see how amusing you are." Man it sure was easy to get his panties all in a bunch, not to mention he was so conceited that the concept of sarcasm was void to him, if sarcasm had walked up to him and slapped him he would think sarcasm was trying to get with him too. And the 'since you know everything' comment also went over his head. "...How much time did you spend in Goldenrod?" She was really bothered by the fact that he remembered her and she couldn't remember him, or even who his father might be. Even though he was an ass, she much preferred keeping company with guys than gals, it was her nature. She decided she would leave after the next rude retort, we wouldn't Princess Bitesalot to get to wound up.

Setzer grinned. It was a more malicious grin than usual. He could tell he was pushing Trixy's buttons by the way her comments were getting more and more acerbic. Her snooty attitude was so funny to him he was almost starting to find her cute.

Almost. I'd need to gouge my eyes out first, and maybe get a lobotomy to sink to her I.Q. level he thought rudely. {{She's an awesome character, don't listen to a word he says!!! QAQ

Her comment about Goldenrod made Setzer raise his eyebrow. "Goldenrod? Where the hell did that come from, squirt?" Just as soon as he said it he remembered the last time he had spoken to her, and smirked. He rose from the bench (the show having already finished), and tossed his empty popcorn box into a trashcan with a devious chuckle. "Oh, I get it. You don't remember me, do ya McClellan?" He dramatically put a hand over his heart and said in a voice just oozing with sarcasm "You wound me squirt, really you do. Now if yer done pestering me, I've got to get to the food court. I'm starved!" Without so much as a goodbye wave, Setzer turned on his heel and headed to the elevator. He was already debating whether he should have pizza, or a burger...

I knew he wasn't going to answer me. "Curse you!" She yelled watching her language as to not offend the little kids surrounding her. Thank Arceus there was more than one eleavator, she turned on a dime to leave and noticed a girl in a pink hoodie standing there, " Were you... eavesdropping?" Trixy giggled.

Setzer grinned and cackled to himself as the elevator doors closed. Man, teasing her was fun. Not like those others who got all uppity. At least this one had a little bit of spunk to her.

Ah well, he'd have plenty of time to rile her and the others up over the school year. For now, Setzer strolled out of the elevator and over to the food court, so he could order some grub. He decided on both a burger and pizza. He was starved, really, so he might as well.

Kazuki was idling about in the food court, "Damn that Ren, he had to take all my money, its not my fault I--" he was mumbling to himself, feeling frustrated that he was pretty much broke. His stomach rumbled, feeling hungry like he always do, but he had no money...his nose twitched as he passed a scary looking guy, he turns back to him, staring at his food, almost drooling, his eyes as big as a puppy~ Ohh...Pizza...sure looks good...I wonder if I stare long enough, he'll leave some Pizza there so I could take it....

"eh.. well.. uhn... i think you could say it that... sorry..." mitsuki replied. her face is red from blushing, maybe even redder than a tomato. oh no.. i hope she won't attack me. "so..uhn.... hello, i'm mitsuki nice to meet you.. and sorry for eavesdropping. i'm terribly sorry..." mitsuki hugged her tail with both hands and staring at the ground, trembling.

Ryan walked around the LaRousse City's Food Court looking for something to eat. He was starved and needed something quickly. He spotted some people near him, which happened to be his PE teacher and a guy that Ryan didn't particularly like. In case he might get bitten again, he walked off to another place. Then he noticed that Kazuki was practically drooling over Setzy's food, and figured he had no money. Ryan face-palmed and walked back over to where Kazuki was. He tried to act 'natural' as he approached while avoiding eye contact with Setzer. "Hey, Mr. Kazuki! What brings you here?" He had some money in his pocket that he could use to buy two people a meal. If Kazuki really did need money, Ryan would gladly give some to him.

"Oh, don't worry about it!" Trixy laughed, "Every body eavesdrops, Don't be so embarrassed! It's nice to meet you, I'm Trixy. You go to Teokis I assume? Lets go get a smoothie to kick off this friendship, eh?" Trixy hoped the girl would feel less embarrassed.

Uh-oh. Teacher alert.

Setzer couldn't help but mentally groan to himself when he heard Ryan call out to Mr. Kazuki. He had noticed the guy staring hungrily at his food like a poor defenseless puppy, and was trying his best to ignore him since he was in such a good mood, but since the Teokis student had addressed the hungry teacher so formally...

Setzer frowned down at his food. He had enough to feed three, and with his appetite he could eat all of it easily. Still, the last thing he needed was to get into trouble for his lack of manners again. If he had to listen to one more speech about obedience school... The Sharpedo snorted to himself, and blew his blue bangs out of his face before digging into his meal. Meh, he might as well mind his own business. No need to ruin a good day by trying to be something he's not. Besides, it looked like the Drifloon student had handling the teacher covered.

eh?

Kazuki flinched, startled by the sudden call from Ryan, he was concentrating too much on the scary guy's food, he looks towards Ryan, ruffling up the little guy's hair, "Jeeze! Don't say 'Mr' when Im out trying to-" he quickly stops mid-sentence, "uh- when im...'out'.." he finished awkwardly.

He turns back to Setzer, his tail swishing from side to side, his stomach rumbled loudly, "im just...staring hungrily at this guy's food...wondering he'll leave some for me.." he said out loud with a puppy dog look, almost drooling once again. Aside from food, he also wondered if this guy was older than he was, he sure seemed like it.

Ryan laughed at Kazuki. "You look so silly doing that. He's probably afraid of you now." Ryan smiled at Kazuki. "I have some leftover money, I'll buy you some stuff if you want, Kazuki." He looked at Setzer's meal. There definitely was enough food for three people, but he decided not to approach him. Bleeding here wouldn't be very good. But as to not be rude, he smiled at Setzer and waved a little before going back to Kazuki. "What do you want to eat?" He asked Kazuki.

Setzer scowled darkly in response to Ryan's wave, but inwardly was relieved. He was supposed to be meeting people here anyway, and wouldn't be too thrilled having to entertain this guy giving him those desperate glances while he was waiting for the others. Nope, Ryan definitely had it covered, so he wouldn't open his mouth and bother with either of 'em. Not his business, not his problem.

It seemed as though all the noises around Kazuki was fading out as he focused on the Setzer's food, disappearing bit by bit, before Ryan could offer him food, he walks over to Setzer, "You're sure eating alot~ Maybe I can help you finish it~~" he said with a grin, his instincts told be him not play around with a guy like Setzer, but his habit of hitting on kids escaped him.

Setzer arched an eyebrow wryly as he scarfed down a batch of fries. This guy was bold, he'd give 'em that much. And he must be a teacher from Teokis, judging by how familiar Ryan seemed with him (and the fact that teachers didn't seem to exist at Rekuza all that much {{ohoho but it's true~}}.

Well, he won't be giving me any detention then, Setzy thought to himself with a smirk. While there was still the off chance of getting a lecture, the Sharpedo was still somehow emboldened by this revelation. He grinned deviously up at the stranger, and picked up a burger with a very unconvincing innocent grin on his face. "What food d'ya mean....? Oh, you mean this food...?" Setzer took a big bite of the burger, and chewed dramatically. "Awww man, this food is soooooo goooooooood, oh so delicious.....~"

{{Oh Setzer, you blue-haired jerk-face, why can't you just share...? orz}}

Kazuki's grin was replaced by a super sad frown, mixed in with the puppy dog eyes. "Awwww!! You're so mean!! Gimmi somee~~!!" he begged, getting closer to Setzer, acting the way he always did with Ren. He lowered his head a bit, his eyes looking up to Setzer and his tail drooping, this was one of his best pose for looking pitiful, which worked a lot better when he was younger, only remembering Ren telling him he looked stupid, though he refused to believe it. "........"

"sure. i love smoothie. and thanks for forgiving me." smiled mitsuki. she is nice. lucky me. i thought i get killed or something. she start to stand and carrying all of her shopping bags. "you go to Rekuza? with that boy?" asked mitsuki.

Setzer blinked, and nearly choked on his burger. Puppy eyes?! Was this guy seriously giving him the innocent/I can haz/puppy eyes/ begging expression?!?! Oh, that was too cu-LAME (as if he would ever think something was cute{{He totally would, get outta the closet already Setzy orz}} !!! Ha, this was so funny that Setzer couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"BWAHAHAHA...!!!! Does that... does that face actually work on people....?!?! Ya look ridiculous doin' that, cut it out!" He continued to laugh, thoroughly amused by the display before him. He wasn't even worried about getting into any trouble at this point, he was just too entertained by this person he didn't even know giving him such an expression. Were all of the people in this city like this guy?