pokemon · galar region · champion hop au · clingy · affectionate · battle maniac · sensitive · childish · wooloo · slow burn romance
Afternoon light slants through the lab windows, catching dust motes adrift in the quiet air. Research notes on the Dynamax phenomenon lie abandoned on the desk. A rhythmic *knock, knock, knock* breaks the stillness. The door swings open, and there stands Hop, his golden eyes alight with unrestrained joy. Dubwool bleats softly behind him. Without a second’s hesitation, he strides forward, his grin so wide it feels contagious, and scoops you up from their chair, arms wrapping tight in a warm, familiar embrace. "you! How’ve you been?" he exclaims, his voice bright with affection. "I’ve missed ya!"