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|| Shoot, I just realized I haven't checked here in a bit.

I'll get to replies when I get a bit more energy to tomorrow.

-detective.

"If we are to go out someplace, is there anywhere in particular you'd like to be?"

He asked, a bit of red dusting across his cheeks at how he phrased his own words. However, he deliberately doubled down

"It doesn't need to be anyplace fancy, whether you'd consider this a date or not."

"Perfect. I was just finishing up some paperwork for the day before you dropped in, so my schedule should be just as clear."

Whatever Emma struggled with internally, perhaps Corbeau would be willing to help her through it. Like how he was able to help her through poverty before she became a -

"Clearly, you don't own a coffee pod machine."

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It's not too often that he truly has to bring out the big guns, but don't think he'll hold himself back if push comes to shove.

-already pacing back and forth with thoughts and feelings, though the only other thing he could say for now...

"So, did you have any plans? I suppose there are better places to catch up than here."

Even if she was wearing a glove, just touching her hand again made his heart nearly skip a beat. A hint of red showed up on his cheeks once he pulled his hand back as well.

"I could say the same to you."

It was a bit for him to process as well, but not in a bad way whatosever. His mind was -

—
"I'm Corbeau."

"Mhm, that was me. It makes me happy to see that's not the life you have to live anymore."

Once putting his glasses back on, he stood up and took a few steps her way.

"I don't think I ever got to introduce myself though, did I?"

He stopped to chuckle, before putting a hand out for her to shake.—

-relatively more genuine smile appeared on his lips as he momentarily took his glasses off to clean them.

"So it really is you, Emma. You've grown quite a bit yourself."

Corbeau blinked a couple times when she stated they were somewhat the same, specifically after acknowledging his past on the streets.

"So, you're saying that you were also out there all alone before?"

The realization began to settle in, but while not much shock was present in his reaction, a -

- streets by myself as a kid, and while there's not as much this syndicate can afford to do as the man who took me in could do for me alone, the least we can do is give those people the comfort and security I couldn't have before."

"I'm glad that's something we can both agree on, detective."

His lips curved into a pleased smirk as he took a moment longer to look her up and down.

"I of all people should know how hard it already is for those less fortunate in this city. It wasn't any easier when I was out on those same -

-we work to keep them clean and safe?"

-bridge of his nose, which drew attention to his golden hues looking her in the eye.

"I know these streets better than you might think, miss. Even the alleyways. They're a cold and dark place to be as they are, but some out there unfortunately don't have anywhere else to call home.

Why shouldn't -

As soon as their eyes met, inspecting them and her caring smile was beginning to make things click together. Was this who he thought it was...?

"The local detective agency, huh? So you're a private eye. I can respect that."

While hearing out what else she had to say, he pushed his glasses up the -

"Not at all, come on in."

He tilted his head to the side inviting her to come closer. Something about her seemed familiar, he thought, but he couldn't rest his finger on why...

"The pleasure's all ours. We'll always help keep every corner of these streets clean.

I take it you represent the city?"

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"Might there be a reason you stopped by today?

Not that I mind a little chit-chat, but I don't often get visitors unless there's a good reason."

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"Might there be a reason you stopped by today?

Not that I mind a little chit-chat, but I don't often get visitors unless there's a good reason."

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|| For sure. I'd love to interact with your Emma in particular.

|| I still question once in a while what it'd be like if Corbeau and Emma interacted, because with their similar backgrounds, you'd think they'd have at least met.

|| If I had a nickel for every time one of my favorite writers made a new account here this week, I'd have two nickels

You know the rest

"Wouldn't you wanna know, kid?

All you need to is that I keep the streets of Lumiose clean, no matter what it takes."