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“Oh..?”

Following his line of sight, Lu’s eyes met that of an Espurr; waving happily in return.

“Hello, Lyra..! Oh, you’re adorable..!”

It’s quite clear to see that they’re fond of Pokémon.

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It happens to the best of people, in all honesty. Lu does that a lot, so it won’t be as embarrassing as he may initially think.

“So… what brings you out here anyway..? Did I ask that question before?”

The former Champion asked, attempting to continue the conversation between the pair.

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+ squeaks in greeting, even nuzzling Kael’s hand as a sign that she likes him.

Of course, if he needs it, the Alolan Raichu will be more than happy to help him with whatever he wants..!

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+ In the kitchen, the Alolan Raichu was floating on her tail, realising that this is a friend of Lu’s… not to mention the fact that he seemed quite calm and comfortable around other Pokémon.

The Electric / Psychic type easily leant her head into the trainer’s hand with a few electrifying +

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Lu merely chuckled, knowing that the Pokémon who had just now approached them will be the perfect distraction from her growing hunger; the best idea they’ve ever had ever since she started living alone.

And besides, the Pokémon all love having other people over. More friends to play with! +

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+ A pleasure to meet you.”

They said, holding their hand out for the other to shake.

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A chuckle followed, very amused by this person and his mannerisms.

…until the two of them remembered their lack of an introduction.

“Ah—! Haha! Sorry.

Guess we got too caught up in the conversation, eh?”

A little embarrassing, but that’s just how things go sometimes.

“I’m Lu..! +

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that doesn’t mean that i don’t love you what the fuck

I NEVER SAID THAT I NO LONGER LOVE YOU HELLO??????

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“To be peeking out to see what’s going on without being spotted in the process?”

Ah, forget about that, Lu. You’ve got an acquaintance to make!

“More or less. I’m travelling with my Pokémon, yes, though not necessarily for challenges.”

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“Nope! No buts!

This is punishment for scaring me.”

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“No cuddles for you today.”

Huff. Still pouting.

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“Haha..! I wouldn’t have it any other way, to be honest with you.”

A small chuckle followed, a little bit more confident in herself now.

“Another correct assumption! Also, don’t apologise for asking. You’re only curious.”

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“Voyd..!”

Lu whined, huffing and pouting from such embarrassment.

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“Yeah, definitely there!”

Seems like the double-check was a success.

“I believe you gotta have patience when it comes to hunting for a specific Pokémon, which I’m confident that you have”

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Thank goodness they’re not being perceived as strange…

“I am, yes..!”

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“You fist-fought a /Steelix/?!”

Big ol’ snake, sure… BUT COVERED IN METAL.

It’s no wonder why Lu’s panicking over this whole thing..!

“You need to be more careful!”

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( andromeda : TADAAAAAA )

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( andromeda : HI I’M SO BACK

i got into the top 200 bracket during those three days, and top 1000 overall!

normal (ish) activity shall now resume 🩵 )

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( andromeda : hello! just coming here to say that from saturday morning until monday night, i will be busy tiering in project sekai, so i will not be replying for a little bit! )

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( andromeda : OKAY ARE WE GOOD? CAN I ACTUALLY SEND REPLIES NOW? ITS BEEN 24 HOURS BRO )

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( andromeda : bsky still exploded oh my god i CANT SEND REPLIES IM SO SORRY )

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( andromeda : sleepy time for me goodnight and send all my pain and suffering to hatsune miku )

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That’s true! Even if the start was a little bit on the rocky side…

“Ahaha..! Likewise..!

And I promise I’m not as strange as you might be thinking right now..!”

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“Y—“

Blink blink.

“Since when did you have a cast..?! Are you okay?! What happened!?”

Now they’re panicking. Awesome stuff, Lu. What an impression to make.

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They’re staring at the reader like this.

Big ol’ blue eyes.

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Lu was slightly relieved that admitting such a thing wasn’t as embarrassing as she thought it would be.

“Haha… thank you for the words of optimism.”

A small nod followed, knowing that there will be something out there that will intrigue them enough to pursue it.

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“I swear, if it’s just a Ghost type Pokémon…”

Looking to her right… and then their left…

“GAH—!

H-How long have you been standing there for..!?”

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…wait, the mun stupidly worded that the wrong way around.

Anyway.

“Ah, um… I’m Lu..!”

The former Champion isn’t too keen with being called a kid, but… they could take it as a compliment.

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+ Poké Ball and placing it into the former Champion’s hands.

Lu’s eyes widened upon the realisation that suddenly dawned on her; looking at the Poké Ball and then at Charizard.

“You… want to come with me? Is that what you’ve been trying to tell me?”

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