ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕗𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕠𝕣 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕧𝕒𝕟𝕦𝕤

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱. 𝗕𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂.
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[ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕗𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕠𝕣 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕧𝕒𝕟𝕦𝕤 @GovernedEco]

@TalentedTrainer — people he isn't intending to talk to for longer periods of time, but . . . suddenly, he feels this may not work out in this situation.

Seeing through a friendly facade can be easier when you know a person. A change of strategy may be needed.

[ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕗𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕠𝕣 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕧𝕒𝕟𝕦𝕤 @GovernedEco]

⠀⠀⠀⠀◄ @TalentedTrainer ►

"[ Hoenn Log, Route 112 East: Location, Lavaridge. After the trip up and around Mt. Chimney down onto the Jagged Pass, my final stop in this area is the settlement that resides at the foot of the mountain. Known, most famously, for its alleged —

[ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕗𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕠𝕣 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕧𝕒𝕟𝕦𝕤 @GovernedEco]

@TalentedTrainer — to. My favortism is led by the bias of practicality I've held since I was young. Pay no mind." He tries to wave it off.

There's still parts of himself he'd rather not reveal quite yet. Surely, it's best to keep things light and amicable. That's usually the way to deal with —

[ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕗𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕠𝕣 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕧𝕒𝕟𝕦𝕤 @GovernedEco]

@TalentedTrainer — told my cooking is quite good."

His eyes gaze ahead in the direction where Greninja is scouting amidst the trees. "My Pokemon have their own dishes I occasionally make for them after a successful mission. I wouldn't mind if I could also find something you like."

[ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕗𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕠𝕣 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕧𝕒𝕟𝕦𝕤 @GovernedEco]

@TalentedTrainer That was something he didn't quite expect but it was comforting to hear all the same. Her parents sound like a dedicated duo. "Oh? Is there any dish you specialize in?" The matter of food caught his interest. "I, myself, lean more towards receiving sandwiches, but I've been —

[ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕗𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕠𝕣 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕧𝕒𝕟𝕦𝕤 @GovernedEco]

@TalentedTrainer — more to say on the matter, while on their way South to Slateport, Silvanus spoke up once more.
"It must be difficult. To connect with your parents, I mean . . ." He paused, as if recollecting bittersweet memories.

"Growing up, 'our' parents were the same, in that respect."

[ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕗𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕠𝕣 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕧𝕒𝕟𝕦𝕤 @GovernedEco]

@TalentedTrainer "Ah, I see." There were a lot of implications to be made about parents 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 absorbed in their work, but . . . no, he should express it. It should be fine to open up a bit, right?

It wasn't too long after, but their path to Unova was bound to be long. If he had anything —

[ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕗𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕠𝕣 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕧𝕒𝕟𝕦𝕤 @GovernedEco]

@TalentedTrainer — his starter knew more transparency was needed.

"Oh," not long after they'd begin walking, he'd forgotten something, "You don't have any siblings or anything to visit before we go, right? I'm fine with waiting until then, if so."

[ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕗𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕠𝕣 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕧𝕒𝕟𝕦𝕤 @GovernedEco]

@TalentedTrainer — a human companion is traveling along side him, a few ways he does things may need to change, in his mind. Akin to the suspicion his Greninja had a moment ago. A composure that's too lax and accommodating is bound to slow him down, right?

Nevertheless, both the professor and —

[ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕗𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕠𝕣 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕧𝕒𝕟𝕦𝕤 @GovernedEco]

@TalentedTrainer — returned to leaning back against the wall until Sadie came out.

[ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕗𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕠𝕣 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕧𝕒𝕟𝕦𝕤 @GovernedEco]

@TalentedTrainer — distraction. Trust me. Besides," he'd reopen his book to continue reading, "you'll warm up to her. She reminds me of a less chaotic, intelligent, and more endearing version of '𝙝𝙞𝙢'."

Seeing that his concerns were practically getting them nowhere, the Greninja huffed and —

[ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕗𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕠𝕣 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕧𝕒𝕟𝕦𝕤 @GovernedEco]

@TalentedTrainer — he turned himself away,". . . another matter. Perhaps, we can talk more on it when we're not . . . practically naked. Those talks can get 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 far too quickly . . ."

[ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕗𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕠𝕣 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕧𝕒𝕟𝕦𝕤 @GovernedEco]

@TalentedTrainer — the more he tries thinking deeper on it, the more he thinks it's best if he doesn't. He's not used to being this . . . open to someone else, in general.

Not nowadays, anyway.
"As long as you're okay, I'm okay with leaving it at that. The mission, on the other hand, is . . ." —