Paxton(♻️)

Hmm, yeah.
That does sound sweet.

Guess Ive never done that before.

How about using said giant Pokémon in a battle?

Now that gets tha blood pumping.

Its ZA Royale Time.

Be back at 10.

Hey, everyone's a stranger.
You at least somewhat know me.

[ A wider smirk ]

Great, lemme show you to your room.

[ he's hop over the counter again, now walking towards the elevator ]

Wouldn't room you with a stranger.

[ He leans closer ]

So, taking the deal.

We got a free room available.

Downside, you gotta share it.
Might be an upside if you think about it though.

[ Another wink, leaning forward against the counter, propped with one hand ]

No, not really.
The four of us running this place have our own side hustle that covers everything.

[ he gives a smirk ]

I actually have a special promo that'll cost you a lot less.

For a week?
Lets see. . .

One night stay is. . .
Okay, the total would be $10,500.
But lets just round that down to $10k.

Or just so willing to get mugged.
Good thing you chose correct.

[ He'd walk up to the counter, hopping and sliding across ]

Now, lemme get you checked in.

I think I made other great selling points.
You were already following.

Yeah, my first impression too, but its still top notch.
Follow me inside.

[ He'd start to walk inside ]

Hope you like rustic and homey, because that's the vibe of the place.

Here we are!

[ in front of them, Hotel Z ]

Yeah, I know that feeling.
Probably for the best, Lumiose is still nice.

[ He'd look behind towards Arven ]

Nah, not at all.
We're not some high end place.

[ Blinks, he'll deal with that later ]

Damn, that really hit international news?
Is that what brought you here?

Great!
Hotel Z is just around the corner.
Cmon, I'll lead the way.

[ With a quick wink, Paxton would turn heel and start walking in the direction of Hotel Z ]

Me, or Team MZ?
We're just a group trying to help people out.

Nice to meet cha, Arven.
Well, you still want a place to stay?

Right, right, my bad.

Paxton, member of Team MZ.

I can, but only if you willing to.

Guess we both do.

If you say so.

Pfft, I got a reputation to uphold, no scams here.
Already got a place to stay?

You think?

You're not half bad yourself, yknow.

You sure?
These streets become a battle royale at night time.

I mean, I could.
That what you want?

Oh, definitely not.

Just that Lumiose is a bit hectic for a vacation.
I speak form experience.

Yeah, I know I am.

All natural.

You sure you picked the right spot stranger?

Just thought you liked looking into my handsome brown eyes.

Is that what we're doing?

[ eyebrow raise ]

Can I help you?

[ just stares back, no blinking ]

[ leaning closer ]

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