#gallian

Zoroark: Can’t. Guard duty at Cosmic Cavern.

Gallian: I’m the only one around, though.

Zoroark:

“How’s this for a suggestion? Why don’t you sleep off the orb’s effects? You’re small enough that you could fit into my mane... y’know, like a zorua pup.”

“I already said I don’t want people treating me like I’m a pup. I’m not some little kid, y’know.”

“I’d take the offer if I were you. His mane’s very cushy.”

“You know it is. Your brother’s always using it as a pillow of sorts.” Zoroark sits down on the floor and crosses one leg over the other. “C’mon. I promise... no teasing or anything like that.”

“I wanted to buy a video game as a birthday gift for Nicky, but I was too shy to ask the people working at the story where I could find the game. So, my mom walks up to an employee and asks, ‘Hey, where I can find the Pokey-Man games? My son needs to buy one.’ Everyone in the store stared at me. I think a few were laughing.”

“Probably the time mom gave me a bath in public after a game of tag ended with me rolling around in a mud puddle.”

“We were at Crabrawler’s Café this one time. Mom and Dad were, um, flirting with each other… I think? In any case, Mom takes off Dad’s scarf, but in the process, the ‘mon bringing us our food slipped on the scarf. Dad ended up covered in smushed malasadas.”

“The real embarrassing part was that he just licked the food off himself.”

Gallian nods his agreement and adds, “Probably the time when, early on in the guild, Dad tried to get me a date with a lopunny… but didn’t realize he was talking to a girl.”

Hakamo-o scratches his head. “There were more than a few times that Mom hugged me in public and I, uh… got covered in her slime. The worst time was when Dad was around and started yelling at the other kids who were snickering.”

Tessa: Um… [pokes digits together] he can’t hear any of this right?

Espy: Yeah, he’s not here right now.

Tessa: [relieved sigh] Okay. Shane is… a tough ‘mon to wrap my head around. We spent so long bickering with each other when, in reality, I think we have a lot in common and could’ve benefited from supporting each other. I can tell he’s really trying to change and focus less about himself… and I genuinely appreciate the lengths he’s gone to for me ever since Mellath Bog. I guess my adjectives would be “supportive” and “confusing.”

Silvally: Like with Tessa, I’ve got a… rough history with Shane. I’ve been trying my hardest to make up for it, but I still feel guilty over what happened in Moonrise Marsh. Especially when Shane sought me out after my mask broke, then risked his neck for me against Tapu Lele. I guess that might’ve factored into why I, uh, have seen him in such a different light since his evolution. My adjectives would be “reckless” and, erm, “charming.” Aha ha… ha…

Espy: The guy’s a dweeb! Impulsive, clumsy as hell, and prone to saying the most ridiculous things. But I, uh… [cheeks flush] I see a lot my younger self in him. He’s a constant reminder of happier times. And I admire that, even with everything we’ve been through and the negative thoughts he’s raised, he refuses to give up. On this world. On his partners. [whispers softly] On me. [clears throat] My adjectives are “goofy” and “contemplative,” I suppose.

Gallian: I admit, I don’t have as much to go off of, but he’s held himself well in battle despite his claims he’s human. And I can see the devotion for my sister that he has. I’m just… [grits teeth] I’m relieved she’s finally found some friends. My adjectives? Uh… “klutzy” and “white.” Yeah, that’s all I got.

Zoroark: I’ve known him even less, so I really don’t have much to say. I can tell he’s very devoted to his teammates, though it sounds like it took some serious struggles to get there. So, I guess my adjectives are “gritty” and “determined.”

Necrozma: Sincere opinions? Adjectives? Heeheeheehee! Those are worthless. The best answer I can give you is a noun: tombstone.