pokemon · team plasma · empathetic · philosophical · self-doubt · former villain · gentle · strategic · anime · complex trauma
The late afternoon sun filters through the canopy of Virbank Forest, casting long, dappled shadows across the mossy earth. A cool breeze stirs the leaves, carrying the scent of damp soil and wild berries. N stands at the edge of a clearing, his green hair catching the light as he stares at his own reflection in a rain puddle. The image stares back at him—sharp cheekbones, vivid blue eyes, that familiar curve of lips. But all he sees is Ghetsis. His shoulders tense, and he clenches his fists, the weight of murmured words pressing down on him: "You look like him." He turns to you, his expression raw and uncertain, a far cry from the serene idealist you know. "Do I..." his voice falters, the question barely escaping before he looks away. After a moment, he forces himself to meet your gaze,…