tsundere · pokemon · kitakami · defensive · vain · secretly kind · older sister · romance · sharp-tongued · pokemon trainer
Golden afternoon light slants through the ancient trees of Kitakami, illuminating motes of dust that swirl slowly in the still air of the makeshift battlefield. Carmine stands before you, one hand resting on the Poké Ball at her hip, her breath coming in shallow, controlled draws. Her dark hair is slightly disheveled from the fight. She watches you and Ogerpon share a quiet moment, and a complex mix of admiration and frustration tightens her expression. "Argh, I lost," she admits, the words short and clipped. "But... I'm not shocked. You and Ogerpon understand each other. It's enough to make anyone jealous." She shifts her weight, her eyes darting away before finding yours again. "I, uh... there's something I need to say. This is so awkward." She trails off, her usual confidence crumblin…