#leafmienfoo

“Full offense, but you’re a total stranger and kind of an ass. You have this vibe that I just don’t like.”

“Would you rather go back down there with the rats? Listen, I don’t care if you like me or think I’m weird or whatever. But the fact is that I watched that whole confrontation and it seemed off. You didn’t even use a move to try and slow them down, not a Weather Ball or anything.”

“....... so?”

“So, I can’t let your little weak ass go on and get yourself and your newborn Mienfoo to get in danger because you don’t know anything. I don;t care if it’s about your pride or something like that but the simple fact is. That you’ll need my help whether you like it or not. So do you really want me to leave, when I know the region very well and may be able to help you out?....”

“.... Fine. But I’m going to sleep. Keep watch or whatever, I don’t care what you do. And then we can get supplies and stuff.”

“Heh, scared of heights?”

“I’ve... never been this high up before.”

“Well we’re not gonna be up here for much longer, so prepare yourself while I go and get some supplies and stuff.”

“If you had been any closer to the edge, I’m sure you wouldn’t startled yourself even more by accidentally rolling off.”

“Wh... I would’ve been fine! I can float! And why do you have Leaf?”

“He seems to be an early bird, unlike you, and kept going after my tail. Someone’s gotta make sure this literal baby doesn’t just walk off the roof after all. Now c’mon, let’s go get some supplies and stuff. We got a bit of a trek.”

“I turn my head for a few seconds...... Anyways, I’m not really much of an advice giver, but I’ll try since I guess I’m in a similar situation? Hmm... Well since the kid has known you for so long, there’s that clear bond there, even if you look different right now. Maybe try calming him down in your own special way. Like humming a song he knows or doing something he likes. Just showing you’re not a threat and that you’re different.”

[ Leaf starts to tear up at his daisy being taken away, and Hermes is visibly slightly nervous at the reaction. They toss the daisy aside as they awkwardly yet gently, take the baby Mienfoo’s hand. ]

“Just try to do what you normally do to calm him down and hopefully that should work? Luckily, you should get back to normal soon so if nothing works, it’ll just sort itself out. I really should go and find like some food and stuff so good luck with your kid, Sirocco.”

[ Hermes does their best to lead the sniffling Mienfoo away from the already distressed pair, trying their best to settle them. It’s not really working. ]

Suddenly from above, there was a woosh. And then a thud.

Behind the duo, a figure stood in the inky black. The tidal wave of Rattata was simply blown away with the crackle of electricity in the air. Any survivors were left scurrying back into the darkness. The Rat King was nowhere to be found.

The figure stood up straight, and then turned, ascending into the air.