#lightofunova

"Hmm…" Kyurem listened to Reshi's response carefully. The desire to be strong to lead the people was one he identified with. Gods needed to be pillars of power, of strength, to keep their planet's safe.

Though, he didn't know if Reshi was a Planetary God or not. Different universe held different rules.

"There's nothing wrong with wanting to enjoy yourself along with being strong," he began. "Back on my planet, every year, there was a festival for each of the seven planetary Gods. One was dedicated to Taiji and I, of course."

"It was a festival of blessings. As you know, I do not like being touched, and it was well known throughout the people on Yasiviloft. Instead, they would hold out a small stick with a paw on the end of it. If I nuzzled it with my nose, should I feel the person was worthy, it was a small blessing for luck and fortune for the individual."

"Those festivals were nice," he smiled softly, remembering it. A happy time on a world that wasn't always so. "We can't rewrite the past, or change it. We can only embrace the now, and change it for the future."

"If a God does not know how to relax, and all they know is how to protect, they are not a responsible God at all," he huffed, "there needs to be a balance of strength and play, otherwise, as you so clearly describe, they become cold and cruel. Losing the delights of the world is like losing half of your soul. YOU cared for him, and made sure he rested. You supported his strength, and that is just as important as raw power."

Something he knew all too well.

The Zekrom's breath was bated for a moment, hearing that familiar voice. It doesn't click with him until he's face to face with her, and his expression visibly softens - once cocky, stubborn eyes that liked to tease and test her... softening?

Family was indeed a strong word - his only real family was his brother Arjun, really - and unless you counted that damn Kyurem… Ziv was sort of a caretaker after their falling out… he never really supposed literal gods considered such mortal things like family since most of them weren’t related by blood. The Palace existed on a different plane of existence than his time - to her it must not have been that long of a time away. But to him…

He runs his clawed fingers through his messy hair with a long exhale, as if trying to gather the words to say after, his eyebrows furrowing. "Always bringing that up - it was one time." almost a chuckle came from him, but it was dry, tired.

"A...long...time ago." he follows up with it, a bit quieter than before.

"You'd be proud of her, she's a fully grown woman now, a hero all her own like we thought." He pauses mid-sentence, trying to look anywhere but her face for a moment, as if the guilt was eating him up on the inside.

Unova is all well and good, but you really ought to travel more when you get the chance! Alola is such a lovely region. The food is especially delicious. It's my favorite part.

And wouldn't you know, it's been host to cosmic events throughout history. Perfect for Psychic types like us. Lots of abundant energy for us to soak in. That's why it's imperative for us to get there while it's still going on!

Reshi from @lightofunova !!

Zephyr: "Some things may not be my fault...but this blatant rule break was. I knew better...I should have been better. I don't know how I will face my superiors with this failure. The crowns will be livid with me."

[ @lightofunova ]

Lief: "Something that only I can do? Is that a trick question?"

Usually one would use the following question to highlight an obvious answer. But Lief being Lief, he meant it pretty literally.

Having pondered for some moments, he was now looking up at Reshi with a frown.

[ ID: A grayscale drawing of Lief, a hybrid of Sylveon and Ribombee, with a mono-color background. He is shown from the neck up, with his face slightly angled away from the viewer towards the left. He looks puzzled, or curious. His left eyebrow is noticeably raised, while his right eyelid is lowered somewhat. He is frowning visibly. An angular question mark is floating next to his head at the left. End ID ]

Lief: "I mean if you really think about it, something that only I can do doesn't exist. There's gonna be at least one other Pokemon that'll probably be able to do it, too. But, a dare's a dare, so..."

With a shrug, he stuck his paw into his tail fur, and seemingly struggled to find it at first.

Lief: "I have something in mind, but you're not gonna like it. Or maybe you're like me and Pokemon commonly tell you that you have a weird sense of humor."

From his tail, he plucked out a pollen puff. He held it up to Reshi as if he were showing it to her.

Then he unceremoniously smeared it on her face. All over her nose and cheeks.

He now stared at her with such a cheeky grin, barely holding himself back from laughing.

[ ID: A grayscale drawing of Lief similar to the previous image, but with a different expression. He has a really goofy face with an especially wide, smug grin, somewhat resembling the “c:” emoticon. End ID ]

The gallade pounders for a minute thinking of a unique attack that no one has ever seen before. Heck not even himself. Then an idea just struck on him.

Romeo: “Okay Princess, I think I got a move you’ve never seen before. And you’re first in line to witness it.”

As Romeo disrobe himself to perform the act, he spiral his metal arm into the ground as he performs a handstand. And soon… he launched himself into the air and swung his metallic arm far enough for his leg to reach thus using his attack.

Romeo: ...Maybe I should of just done that outside.