Rebecca just gets another stare. very much like he was saying ‘excuse you but’.
And the champion got a devious look on her face.
“The tickle monster has been revived.”
She promptly swept Kin up into a hug and started tickling him, a bright grin on her face.
B(
“Don’t give me that look, Kin. You know you’re the cutest ‘hog in existence.”
And Kin got a gentle smooch and a cuddle.
“And I meant exactly what I said. He’s tried five times already and he’s of the assumption that I’m going to step down if he does manage to beat me with his terrible team.”
“Oh it’s absolutely hilarious just to see him try. I never use the same team twice. He manages to get the worst match-ups possible and his strategy is abominable.”
“I think you’re askin’ the wrong person, hun. Y’need to go to Kin for that one.”
And she casually regretted nothing.
“Yes I am, actually. Shauntal is very kind, I join her and Caitlin for tea sometimes. Marshal is actually teaching me a bit of martial arts when there’s a lull in challengers, it’s quite fun.”
“Iris stops by sometimes when she’s on a break, she has tea with us often. Then there’s other region’s champions, I’ve met ‘em in tournaments and they’re very sweet.”
“Oh he’s tried, it’s up to five times already. He’s trying to convince the League sponsors that ‘A woman isn’t fit to be champion’.”
“Cynthia was right behind him. She escorted him to the battlefield and kicked him out in a rage. It was hilarious.”
Sounded familiar. Very familiar with the way Zeke behaved, and could only laugh when both Pokemon and Master found themselves pouting at each other. Cute. Very cute.
But, as the Wrumple was now trying to climb his face, he caught the young caterpillar, and gently began to pet it while listening to Rebecca’s words. She had a serious point there.
“I figured. Not that different than when it comes to actual children, I’ll say. Just… What do you feed Pokemon?”
“Between all species? Berries. And even those depend on that Pokemon’s personal taste. Thankfully there’s five general tastes to work with. Sweet, sour, dry, bitter and spicy.”
“Pink, yellow, blue, green and red berries respectively. Go ahead into the orchard and pick out a berry for the little one to munch on. Just be careful with the first row, those are Cheri berries and they’re incredibly fragile and spicy.”
She held up her scarred hand with a sheepish expression. Zeke sniffed at her hand and nudged it, causing her to roll her eyes and rub his snout.
“The juice can burn if it’s not diluted.”
Rebecca softly sighed, pulling a warm blanket over and wrapping the little Pokemon in it. Once Indigo was wrapped up, she stood up, carefully holding the little one, and carried them to bed. She gently kissed their forehead once they were in bed.
Hark knew well, knew very well how some people, some animals tended to become protective, even overprotective of the people that cared for them because of injuries, of near death experiences. He’d seen it happen so many times, he knew how to recognize the signs and what to make of them.
That was why he only smiled when he saw realization dawn on Rebecca’s face, chuckled at the nudge, returning it with the same gentleness, and lightly laughed at the reaction to the electricity.
Dumb Dragon-Electric types? Hark did not believe a word of that.
But he had bigger worries, namely the Wrumple that was now trying to get his attention, seemingly jealous.
Zeke let out a huff that sounded suspiciously like a laugh before melting under horn scratches and plopping his head on Rebecca’s lap.
“Lazy dragon. The funny part is that he’d get offended if I called him cute.”
Zeke let out a grunt and Rebecca softly laughed, a bright grin on her face, gently scratching under the giant Legendary’s chin.
“That’s right, you’re the cutest of Legendary Pokemon. One of the strongest, even if you’re too busy napping and asking for berries.”
The champion laughed happily when Zeke’s expression could only be interpreted as a stubborn pout. She yelped again when he gave her another zap and she joined in the pouting.
Then she looked over at Hark, grinning at his new plight.
“Baby Pokemon tend to be very whiny and want your attention a lot. You’ll be able to feed ‘em when they’re like this though.”
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