–The shaky boy leaned into the hug from the proud veteran as he smiled widely with tears still in his eyes. Wally was truly proud for once that he did something on his own… He watched Rebecca as he had this warm feeling that spread in his chest and his smile only got bigger.
When she laid the ball on his palm, the fingers wrapped around the ultra ball as he rested his lips on it and murmured a thank you then… He let the ralts out that was now in his arms. The sickly boy couldn’t help but hug his new friend rather affectionate and gentle as he felt the tiny hand resting on his chin.–
Thank you, Ralts.
Thank you for choosing me… I’ll do my best to be the best partner.
It was almost magical when she saw children really connect with their partners for the first time.
“Y’will, Cuz’. Now let’s get your stuff and get going, sound good?”

She gently ruffled his hair and offered him her hand to hold. They’d get Wally’s bags and get on Marshmallow, who was currently circling around Petalburg, for the long flight back to Undella.
