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It was an afternoon like most others. Clear skies, somewhat breezy, and bustling over in the town. DJ sat inside the bluff, window open, and took a deep breath in. Days like this were kinds the Swampert really enjoyed, and found very relaxing.
The quiet of the room was suddenly shooed away, however, as a relatively loud presence opened the door and let himself in.
"Hi DJ!" Storm said peppily, as he speedwalked down the stairs, carrying a shopping bag by the teeth.
"Hey Storm." they replied, before quickly noticing what the Luxray was carrying. "What's in that bag?" DJ asked, curiously.
"Oh, uh... you see, hehe..." Storm started, struggling to put it into words and giggling as he recalled the purchase he made. "Uhhh... I was at Kmart earlier, and I saw this... well, I think was interesting looking, and I thought it'd make a nice gift for you."
"Ooh, really? Thanks, buddy!" the Swampert replied, now bustling with curiousity and excitement about what this gift could possibly be. They opened the bag, placed their arm inside to grab the object, but what they pulled out drew a look of confusion and surprise on their face. It was a ceramic mug, but unlike most mugs, it was shaped like the face of a Swampert, but also had a somewhat noticable paint job on certain aspects to compliment it's new owner a bit more.
"Is this... a mug shaped like my head?" DJ asked, still curious about the origins, and surprised that a mug like this even existed to begin with.
Storm was quick to respond. "Yeah! I was shopping for the usual, and I just saw it on the shelf. It reminded me of you so much, and I knew you had to see for yourself! I even got it custom painted to look more like you!" the excitement of the Luxray was almost palpable.
DJ didn't know what to say. They liked the gift, sure, but just the shock of suddenly locking eyes with it out of the blue remained stuck in their mind.
Storm noticed the Swampert's expression, and in turn felt his fade a little bit. "I... I'm sorry if you don't like it, it wasn't that expensive so I could always just-"
DJ stopped him mid sentence. "Nono, I... I quite like it actually. It's... pretty cool that you got this little thing for me. I appreciate it, buddy" they said happily, letting the positive thoughts be heard.
Storm's smile returned. "Well, I'm really glad you like it. I think it compliments you pretty well."
The Luxray then felt the cool, breezy outside air hit his fur, and, like DJ, felt a sense of relaxation flow through his body. "Do you mind if I sit with you? I've kinda been out and about all day and looking for a time to unwind."
The Swampert looked back at Storm, shifting a little bit to give him some room. "Not at all, bro."
The two sat together at the mouth of the bluff, looking forward at the scenic view outside, and taking in that ever-so-addictive beach air. DJ held the lookalike mug in his hands, and felt a warm and fuzzy feeling inside. "Again, thank you for getting this for me, I really appreciate it."
"You're welcome."