#trainer larkin

Backstory

Larkin is the adoptive brother of Leon and Hop! Also both of the podswick moms are his moms because they are a lesbian couple. Larkin has always been extremely camera shy as well as weary of strangers, so the media doesn't really know much about him. Larkin learned his cooking skills from his moms, and can often be found helping around the kitchen. As kids, Hop was the defacto leader and would come up with plans to get up to shenanigans while Larkin would just be along for the ride.

Hop honestly could have convinced Leon to endorse him years ago, but Hop wanted to wait until Larkin was ready so they could set out on their gym challenge together. That's not to say Leon hadn't seen Larkin's potential. Larkin had always been really good with pokemon, but didn't have the self confidence that he could be a pokemon trainer for a long time, basically up until roughly a year before the events of the game. Leon was absolutely ecstatic when Larkin asked for a pokemon of his own, which lead to leon bringing the three starts for larkin and Hop.

To quickly sum up Larkin's personality, he's shy, quiet, easily startled, very kind, and would honestly rather spend time with pokemon than people. He's just a really soft smol bean of sweetness and wholesomeness.

Team

Zeph'vatan - female, naive, thoroughly cunning.

Helps larkin out when he gets flustered.

"Larkin protected me when I was smol, so now that I am tol I protecc Larkin."

Nadik'fae - female, sassy, mischievous.

Enjoys being dramatic and trouncing her opponents.

Messes with Bede every time she sees him.

Pi - male, relaxed, altert to sounds.

Doesn't know how he got here, but honestly adores Larkin, so he's happy.

Mew - mild, takes plenty of siestas.

Likes to nap on larkin's shoulders, in his hood, etc.

Is honestly just realy excited to be going on an adventure.

Loves to greet new people, which often leads to a lot of people gawking, because, you know, random kid walking around with a god.

Cuddle Pup - female, timid, alert to sounds.

Was a little unimpressed by larkin at first, warmed up to him.

Acts all tough but is really just a big softy.

Majora - naughty, mischievous

Is honestly afraid of everything

Has anxiety, Larkin is their therapy human

Their mischievous side didn't appear until they bonded with Larkin.

Fun facts about Larkin!

His outfit and overall style is inspired by zacian.

I know that there is a story behind why I chose the number 602, I just can't remember for the life of me why I chose that number. Ironic, considering that I distinctly remember spending time overthinking it waaaay too much.