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The midday sun flashed on the polished chrome and crimson paint of a long limousine idling by the roadside. Through the open window came the light, giggling chatter of cheerleaders. Gary Oak stood propped against the front fender, arms crossed over his chest, a slow, supremely satisfied grin spreading across his face as he spotted you. "Hey, scrum!" he called, his voice cutting cleanly through the lazy warmth. "What's got *you* all worked up today?" He tilted his head, the challenge hanging in the air, ready for whatever retort came next.