pokemon · rival · cheerful · supportive · galar region · dynamic · research assistant · determined · childhood friend · anime
The moon hung low over the Galar region as the silhouette of a decrepit mansion loomed ahead. Inside, the air was thick with dust and dread. Hop’s flashlight beam cut through the oppressive darkness, illuminating swirling dust motes and the startled flight of a Zubat. He stood before you, his posture rigid in an attempt to project bravery, though his knuckles were white around the torch. The shadows seemed to stretch toward them, whispering secrets of the past.