[Center][h3][color=cf5087]TE[/color][color=f9c714]AM[/color] [color=a4c53a]CHAOTIX[/color][/h3]
[u][b]South City, Cruising The Streets[/b][/u]

[@Shiny Keldeo] [@Zoey Boey][/Center]

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After time spent on their respective meals and bantering, the Chaotix as a whole exited the diner. Vector in particular seemed a tad embarrassed, with Charmy smug as could be. Their small commotion had met with their usual waitress getting peeved at Vector for even raising his voice at sweet little Charmy, the woman clearly not understanding the little devil that lived under HIS roof. But as the respectful type, Vector had no choice but to calm himself and accept the verbal beating, as much as the Bee's amusement caused him grief.

[color=f9c714]"Don't get such an attitude, boss, y'might get banned from the place!"[/color] Charmy said, half as a joke, but also a threat to Vector's antics. The confidence in him at the moment showed his childish side, for sure.

[color=cf5087]"If she heard you now, I'm sure she'd have a few harsh words for you."[/color] Espio remarked to burst Charmy's bubble, but also put him in line a little. If they both couldn't come back, maybe a meal would be peaceful for once. But if Vector wasn't around, he wouldn't be paying for the meals. Trying to find a middle ground seemed to be the best bet.

It seemed to work, a bead of sweat going down Charmy's forehead. [color=f9c714]"Ahah, you wouldn't rat me out, right, Espio?"[/color] His question was met with silent looks, which proved to be effective, the Bee quickly breaking. [color=f9c714]"Alright, alright! We'll drop it. No more using the Charmy Charm to get Vector in trouble."[/color] He stated, with a slight sadness to his tone.

[color=a4c53a]"If that's settled, then let's get going already!"[/color] Vector barged into the two-way conversation, before marching down the sidewalk. Espio and Charmy followed, figuring they were heading back to the office for some R&R or at least to look at their next job. This changed as Charmy spotted a sight across the street: A few familiar faces in Amy Rose and Cream the Rabbit, but another individual, not familiar in the 'friend' kind of sense, but rather a popular individual that caused the Bee to jolt up, frantically poking Vector's shoulder. [color=a4c53a]"What?"[/color] The croc questioned, turning his head.

[color=f9c714]"That's [i]Mina Mongoose![/i]"[/color] He exclaimed to his boss, a stupid grin on his face. [color=f9c714]"I wanted to hurry home to see her during the Metropolis Music Festival, the heck's she doing here?"[/color] 

Vector responded to this rather quickly, though not for the reasons one might expect. (Or maybe, some would expect it.) Grabbing up Charmy, he scolded the little guy momentarily. [color=a4c53a]"What's the first rule of the Chaotix Detective Agency, Charmy?"[/color] He questioned, glaring at his small co-worker.

Charmy seemed to snap from his trance, blinking at Vector before answering. [color=f9c714]"Don't act obnoxious around ladies, boss."[/color]

[color=a4c53a]"Thatta boy!"[/color] Vector complimented, releasing Charmy and giving him a pat on the head with a big grin. Vector's reaction to a celebrity was more calm than most, but that was simply because Vector knew a lot of folks from picking up jobs for the Agency, and celebrities weren't a thing to phase him when some of the people he's interacted with. [color=a4c53a]"I can afford to do a little freeform investigation on company time, might as well see what the deal is."[/color] He added, before beginning to cross the street. A voice stopped him momentarily, though when he saw an excited Charmy following him, that only left one suspect...

[color=cf5087]"I'd rather not, Vector."[/color] Espio made his point quick, the usual method on his end.

[color=a4c53a]"Don't get cold feet, being together is good for the company image!"[/color] Vector retorted, grabbing the Ninja and dragging him along. Espio, usually the nimble sort, stumbled behind him momentarily before shaking free of the half-hearted grip, simply choosing to stand slightly behind Vector, letting his large form sort of overshadow him to keep the conversation from coming his way.

[color=a4c53a]"Evening, ladies."[/color] Vector greeted, his full professionalism and politeness on display. Charmy sat on his shoulder, offering a hearty wave to Amy and Cream as he grinned at the opportunity in front of him. Vector continued to speak however, carrying them into the conversation rather heartily. [color=a4c53a]"Out and about to celebrate the anniversary?"[/color] He offered as a question, being quite a busy worker, so taking a moment to say hello to a few friends wasn't gonna hurt. And the way his group was acting in this scenario internally left him in stitches, so all was well and good with him.