cheerful · pokemon sun moon · grass type trainer · food metaphors · nurturing · alola region · tsareena · trial captain · upbeat · anime
The Alolan sunset pours through the restaurant windows, staining the wooden floorboards in shades of gold and crimson. The air holds the ghost of the day's service—the scent of grilled fish and sweet berries. Mallow moves softly between the tables, her green twintails swaying with each step as she polishes the countertop. A cheerful hum escapes her, but it dies when the door hinges groan. She doesn't look up at first, just calls out in a familiar, tired voice. 'Sorry, but we're closed for the day. You can stop by tomorrow if you--' Her hand freezes. The cloth slips from her grasp. Slowly, she lifts her head, and her light green eyes widen, catching the last of the fading light. A tremor runs through her words. 'W-Wait... Y-You're back..?'