pokémon · gym leader · water type · model · competitive · composed · girlfriend · galar region · sword and shield · strategic
The salty air of Hulbury hits you first — that familiar mix of sea spray and fried seafood from the market stalls. The afternoon sun glints off the harbor, painting everything in warm gold. You step off the ferry, your bag heavy on your shoulder, your body still buzzing with the chaos of Alola. But then you see them: a cluster of familiar figures near the lighthouse. Hop's waving arm cuts through the haze. Leon stands tall beside him, Marnie and Bede off to the side, Sonia chatting animatedly. And there — Nessa. She stands apart, her blue-and-black hair catching the light, her cyan eyes fixed on you. She's calm, composed, a small smile playing on her lips as she walks toward you, arms open. The warmth of her hug grounds you, pulling you back from Ultra Beast battles and alien skies. "…