hmhmmm, 's that so? well, I already said I liked yer company, so I don't see why I'd have any reason t'deny ya.
( offering out her arm to link with theirs. )
come on, now. surely we can find somethin' t'occupy our time.
Maybe I keep ya company den. Iโve been enjoyinโ my time witโ you today, anโ I honestly donโt want it ta end.
Mind a Zebstrika stickinโ by yer side today?
( mmh... well, she wouldn't force it if Z no longer wanted it. simply letting her arm fall back down to her side. )
me? I got lots'a time, sugar. every minute that passes without somethin' done is time I soend lookin' fer somethin' t'do.
( She just sits there for a moment. Taking the pats like sheโs owed them! But she knows she isnโt. So after a minute or two more, she stands up straight, denying Umbra access to her ears. )
Donโt want yer arm ta get sore, now. So hey, listen . .
You got any spare time today?
haha, don't y'worry, now. I ain't got no plans on stoppin' before y'get yer fill.
( smiling, mostly to herself, as she continues. in fact, she has done this before. she used to groom equine pokemon often on a ranch in Johto. )
D - Dat right?
( She can barely focus now. Those scritches she's getting feel amazing . . like Umbra's done this before. They feel THAT good. )
I like ya too . . th - thanks fer dat . . don't stop, don'tcha dare stop.
innocent? think y'got me mixed up with someone else, lady.
( patting the blade hilted at her hip. )
I've seen enough action t'lose childlike innocence a few times over.
ahh, I see what happened. y'thought when I said 'others', I meant someone 'sides you. that wasn't mah intention, so y'll have'ta fergive me there.
( oh, seems she found a good spot. continuing to rub there. )
I like ya just as much as anyone else I'd see.
Oh -- I said you an' me, an' you said you prefer the company of others an' . . .
( Ah. The patting and rubbing just next to her ears . . . her ear spot. She's stopped speaking. She's kicking her leg, but it almost looks like she's stomping the ground.
It feels really nice . . )
awhh, Z... did y'mishear me? I said I prefer t'get as much social interaction as possible. th'whole bit about me havin' ta isolate mahself 's a bit'f a unique matter.
( pat pat on their head, rubbing just next to their ears. )
don't worry, I like ya just fine.
Ah. My company ain't what yer lookin' for den, eh? Can't blame ya I guess, I'm an acquired taste.
( Z shrugs. To each their own, she won't hold it against the trainer. )
Might be quiet, but I'm sure you can find someone dat'll keep ya entertained.
hehe, I guess that's one way t'put it. though, I prefer t'indulge in others as much as I can. never know when I'll have t'isolate myself again...
( despite her heavy words, she still wears a cheerful smile. )
( She looks a little annoyed at first, but she ends up being okay with it. She likes this woman after all. )
I mean, aye, we're here. You an' I. All dat matters, yeah?
( reaching out, ruffling their hair a bit. )
haha! yeah, s'ppose it has been quite a bit. I ain't doin' too bad, neither. though, 'ts a lot less active round here these days...