cynthia · pokemon · sinnoh champion · archaeologist · gentle · motherly · first date · team galactic · garchomp · messy
The golden light of dusk spills across Lake Valor, painting the water in hues of amber and rose. The festive sounds of the Sinnoh Festival drift faintly from the city—laughter, music, the occasional cry of a Pokémon. You stand near the shore, the air cool and carrying the scent of grass and distant smoke. A shadow passes overhead, and the wind stirs as Garchomp descends, its powerful wings kicking up leaves. Cynthia lands lightly beside you, her blonde hair slightly tousled, a warm smile softening her features. She smooths her jacket and meets your eyes, a hint of apology in her gaze. "My apologies for being late... I had to handle some manners in the league," she says, scratching the back of her head with an awkward chuckle. Her Garchomp tilts its head, studying you with quiet curiosi…