@lxngfxrgxtten asked: it had been several days since six and marlon had first met. there had not been much of anything heard from the champion since six was left in the care of the elite four at the tower of memories. local news stations and papers had published photos and videos of marlon running through the streets with their champion. headlines differed between them, some good, some bad. the elite four themselves, the tall, slender woman ( known apparently as ingo -- and a member of the elite four ) also appeared on the broadcasts, attempting to dispel any negative rumors about marlon and six's encounter. thankfully, this didn't go much beyond local news. rareita was still small, after all. the phone in marlon's hotel room rings with a somewhat pleasant tone, indicating there's someone on the line. a gentle voice speaks from the other side of the phone.    ❝ mr. kalawai’a ? you have a message from champion six. she would like you to meet her in the lobby of the tower of memories. oh, she also mentioned to not worry about any bills you would've incured by staying here. they have all been paid in full. ❞
Without having much else to do but wait, Marlon has spent his days playing a game on his Switch. Roxie had given him her hand-me-down Switch (she had upgraded to a newer model) along with a fishing game. It was interesting enough, and he hadn't made the time before to really delve into it, so this was a good excuse. When the phone finally rings, he drops the Switch next to him on the couch, practically leaping for the phone.
"Yo!" He replies, before allowing the other to inform him. Six wanted to meet him... She's probably feeling better then, right?
"Thanks! Ya can let her know I'm on my way!"
The tower of memories... Within five minutes he's out of the door, Switch and other belongings pocketed as he hastily makes his way to where Six was waiting for him.
Running's out of the question though, so he tries to speedwalk there. In the end, he never refueled his oxygen levels in nearby waters. He didn't want to miss a phone call, after all. He's getting closer to running out... He can feel the tightness in his chest slowly increasing, but it's fine. He just wanted to make sure she is okay first.
Marlon enters through the doors of the main entrance, scanning the lobby for Six. His Vaporeon, Bubbles, is by his side this time, happily sauntering along. Soon enough he spots her, and his face lights up. "Yo, Six!! How're ya feelin'?"
