Bʟᴏᴏᴅʙᴏʀɴᴇ.

Of course, she did get tired after a while, especially since the mixture was really thick. Slowing her pace a little, she managed to mutter a “Thank you…” between pants. 

“ you’re welcome. “ he says. “ i just thought i ought to give you a hand-- i come to this place way too often, you know? hahahaha. might as well impart my knowledge. oh, now i feel it in my blood... as they of old declared their mantra: it is a GIFT that keeps on giving! “

     “You’re right in sayin’ I’m one to ask about the supernatural, but I’m pretty sure if you took one of these potions you could die,” A pause. “Buut, in my professional magical opinion, go ahead and try one! I’ve never a human ingest a potion up close!”

“ gh... your treachery cannot fool me, BLADED WIT! “ he says, putting down the potion. what kind of messed up guy tells you to drink poison... “ you know that if i collapse here, you’re the only one who’s getting in trouble, right...?! “

You’re not sure why you stopped to watch these theatrics, but you did. You don’t regret it one bit. “Nope! I sure don’t. Why do you need over there so badly?” If it’s for a good cause, maybe you can buckle down and figure something out.

“ i was hoping to explore the rest of the cave in search of the FABLED RUNES... but a-alas, it was not m-meant to be... why, cruel fate...?! hrk-- stay, raging blood! “ he says, grabbing his own arm. it’s quite the spectacle. “ the story of my ancestors... it shall wait till another day, once i am strong enough... “

“ Certainly, mister? ”

“ it’s out of the city, though,” he says, “ and we might have to go through some tall grass to get there. but trust me, it’s absolutely worth it! taking on wild pokemon in dual battles is a lot easier than doing it alone, right? “

           ❝thank you !! i actually use a homemade shampoo that my papa makes. it’s infused with combee honey and floaroma flowers.❞ she feels like she might be rambling, but keeps on going. ❝it’s great for contest pokémon. i’m, um – i’m willing to share if you want to try it out !!❞

“ the shampoo is homemade? that’s impressive! “ he says, beaming. “ i can’t disagree with that. sure. how much? “ he takes out his wallet, summing up his money. hopefully it’s not too expensive... he came across some pokécare stuff the other day that had cost more than twice his savings. 

“Err…” Hinata never really had much interest in contests, especially when he was set in becoming a champion, so this question was a bit… awkward. He couldn’t just say no, this guy seemed a bit too into it. “… Sure?”

“ alright ! “ he says, pulling up a chair to sit down next to the other. what raw enthusiasm. he’ll make a brilliant coordinator of him yet. “ i take it you’re completely new to contests, then? or did you just want some new tips to take onto the stage? “

“ your pokemon may be of strong hold, unfazed by my shadow glare, but they are no match for TEAM OWAIN DARK! “ he declares, ready to initiate the battle. “ tyrant! ... (tomato...) dual chop! “

“ there’s no other shortcuts... or anything...? “

“ holy shit dude, no fuckin’ way. when you’re saying stuff like that you have to go the full ‘no homo’, otherwise all these people in sight, “ you wave a small gesture to the vacancy of the surrounding area. “ are going to think that you and i are totally into each other. but i’ll let this one pass since we’re cool and it makes my completely straight heart feel all fuzzy and shit to know that i give you the rush of ocean waves and new power or whatever you said. and nah, as for the water, i’m good up here. with me in there, i’ll just taint the groove you have going on and all those mysterious pokemon will hike to the mountains. it’ll be like evolution happening in the swoop of three to five minutes because of how unrated my presence is to them. “

‘ take your time, i’ll wait...! i don’t mind just swimming around here either... the goldeen are pretty cute, huh? “

“ yeah, you go ahead and do that man. i’m not stopping you. i’m staying right here, all to my lonesome self and letting you do whatever you want. see that? i’m a good fuckin’ friend. i’m not giving my opinion on what i think is right or wrong and i’m letting you experience this possible nightmare in the way you’re feeling like you want to. “ 

“ your support... it invigorates MY SOUL! n-now... i cannot be stopped! “ with that, he secures his pokeballs in his belt, and then dives straight into the azure bay, fully clothed and full of daring. “ the rush of the ocean waves and the allegiance that you’ve pledged... they have awakened NEW POWER within me! come on in, the water’s fine! we’ll be finding those MYSTERIOUS POKEMON in no time thanks to your loyalty! “