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[Today, Kato has actually decided to unlock his video feed and make it available for everyone - not just his fellow Team Rocket members. How lovely! Clearly, the fact that it's Valentine's Day has...filled him with love, or something.

Right.

Regardless of the date, he's looking fairly casual - he's not wearing his mask, nor his scarf or coat, and appears to be content with just a black dress shirt. He's even doing his best to smile instead of smirk! All in all, he almost looks welcoming! This truly is a special day. Or something.

Leaning forward on his desk and smiling into the camera, he begins to speak.]

Love is a funny thing, wouldn't you agree? I've always found it rather fascinating. Today's the day for it, you could say.

[Even if we're being plagued by disgusting slimy beasts.

...he's not a Goomy fan - put it that way.]

But love doesn't have to be limited to another person; there are so many ways it can be felt, and be expressed. Hence why I'm asking this; tell me about your favourite place in Johto. Is it a city that fills you with joy? A monument that makes you feel strong, or perhaps a tall building whose views make your heart sing? This world is so beautiful, after all; I'd like to be able to appreciate it better.

[Continuing to smile, Kato leans back, resting his hands on his desk.]

Well, regardless...do have a good day, and ensure those slimy creatures don't ruin it for you.

[...

really not a Goomy fan]

Dist, come to the lab - I have a gift for you.

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[Oh Kato, you're such a card. Dist will humor him with a laugh though. ...At that joke, and the fact that Kato already had a reservation for them.]

My, you have all the bases covered, don't you? But as they say, great minds think alike, and you've gone above and beyond. [with a soft laugh,] I must admit, I feel spoiled.

[He loves it. He totally loves it and he's not hiding it.

Of course he finds it funny, but also endearing that Kato thought that far ahead. At the same time, it makes him realize how obvious his feelings must have been coming across if Kato was confident enough to set all this up.

Sigh. Oh well. They're both happy, so it doesn't really matter, does it?]

Should I expect you a bit before our usual dinnertime then? Or would you like to leave the labs early and spend some time together beforehand?

[From the way he says it, it's pretty obvious what he would prefer.

...look, it's going to be difficult to focus on work today for obvious reasons okay.]

[Kato can't help but smile at Dist's reaction, even if he's being smug, as usual. Well, the smugness is rather justified, considering this evening has gone exactly as he planned it, but there's also something endearing about how obviously Dist is enjoying himself. Perhaps he could get used to this whole 'do nice things for people and feel good' thing.

....

...naaaah.]

What can I say? I'm obviously quite the Casanova.

[Laughing softly, Kato turns his head and looks around the labs - at their various ongoing projects, the pieces of machinery strewn around, the paperwork...all the evidence of how hard they've been working for the team.

...]

I think we should leave as early as possible.

[Basically? Screw work - it's Valentine's Day, let's get out of this place and do something.]

We've slaved in here for those useless Executives long enough; tonight can be about us, and nothing else.

[Turning back to face Dist, Kato can't help but raise an eyebrow, still looking playfully amused.]

Unless, of course, you'd rather stay and work...?

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Mmm, you are. I'm so lucky to have managed to claim you for myself.

[Haha he went there. Nevermind the fact that Kato was the one who did the claiming...Dist tried to be sassy, okay?

He then returns that amused look with a smirk of his own, still feeling confident about that comment he just made.]

Oh no, I completely agree.

[Seriously Kato why would you even need to ask that.]

And look, we already happen to be dressed for a night out. How convenient is that? [He really did make the right choice to dress up today.] Why, we could leave right now if we so wished.

[To make his point, he tentatively and quite nervously laces the fingers of his left hand together with Kato's right, watching Kato's face for any signs of approval or disapproval. He's not sure if holding hands is the right move, but damnit he's going for it anyway.]

[Well, it was certainly a valiant attempt at being sassy, and it appears to have worked rather well - Kato's smirk deepens, and he certainly doesn't seem unpleased. How very forward, Dist~]

Why, we certainly could...

[As he feels Dist's fingers sliding through his own, Kato curiously flicks his gaze down to their hands, which are now neatly linked. What an odd feeling it is, to be holding hands with someone...he can't say he's ever really done it. It doesn't bother him, of course, but the feeling is still rather strange.

Regardless, the nervousness practically eminating off Dist can't help but amuse him.

He tightens his grip.]

I'm ready if you are...partner.

[It's definitely a strange feeling, Dist would agree. He hasn't held hands with anyone since he was a kid, and that doesn't really count since it wasn't a romantic thing. But he does like it, especially when Kato tightens the grip. It feels right, like their hands intertwine perfectly.

Yes...he's certain he can get used to this.

So he moves to take the first step toward the door, gently tugging Kato along.]

I've been ready, partner.

[He says it playfully of course, but with a small bit of curiosity near the end. "Partner" means multiple things now, doesn't it?]

[Oh it certainly feels right - it's probably something to do with the fact that we're both completely insane, utterly evil and fabulous mad scientists who delight in causing destruction with bombs and/or huge machines.

...

...look, it's important to have things in common with your partner, isn't it? No-one ever said they had to be nice things!]

Then let's get out of here and have some fun.

[God, Dist, look at us - we're holding hands and giggling like a pair of schoolgirls. Clearly, we need to...I don't know, blow up the...daycare centre after causing all the Pokemon to evolve into distorted versions of themselves, or something! Yes, that will get our rep back up to the appropriately diabolical level that it should be at!

...right after we have dinner and drinks and stuff. And maybe a walk through the city because it's like...nice at night, okay. Yes, that sounds rather perfect.

Happy Valentine's Day~]

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