As Malcolm was rummaging through his backpack looking for morning chow, a sudden [i]thwack[/i] against his head almost took him off his feet. He gather his footing and turned to the tackler, rubbing the back of his head.

[color=f7941d]"Ah Arceus, what's the matter Screech?"[/color]

Screech had developed a habit of tackling Malcolm whenever he wanted attention, an annoying one, but since Screech was still just a Zubat, it didn't bother Malcolm that much. At least, not yet.

[color=2e3192]"Zu-zu..!"[/color] The pokemon wailed.

[color=f7941d]"I'm freezing my tail off too, pal."[/color] Malcolm sighed. [color=f7941d]"What, is it too cold for you?"[/color]

Screech flew to Malcolm's chest, trying to make his way inside his coat. He sighed again, unzipping his jacket so Screech could make his way inside. 
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"Guess that answers that."[/color] Malcolm turned to the other two pokemon. [color=f7941d]"And the rest of ya? Do you two want to find some sorta subway to make breakfast in?"[/color]
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"Abra."[/color] Split slowly began to levitate from the ground.

[color=f7941d]"Yeah, like we have the spare funds for an indoor meal."[/color] Jason grunted. His stomach growled in response. Maybe a cheap diner would do. But for now, the subway would be his destination. 
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"Alright, plan A is the subway, plan B is we look around for somewhere [b]cheap,[/b] and I emphasize, cheap." [/color]

[color=2e3192]"Zubat!"[/color] [color=92278f]"Abra."[/color] [color=fff200]"Electabuzz!"[/color]
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"Glad you all are excited."[/color] Malcolm chuckled. [color=f7941d]"Then after that, library, alright? Gonna look online for some more cash."[/color]

And with that, Malcolm slung his backpack over his shoulders and headed out the alley, looking for someplace indoors where he could set up his camp stove.