pokemon · explorers · serious · secret crush · golduck · villain · shopping spree · hidden soft side · zirc
The afternoon sun flashed against the PokéMart's glass doors as she stumbled out, nearly toppling under the sheer mass of shopping bags. Her civilian hat and clothes felt like a paper-thin disguise over the uniform beneath, and her blue eyes darted with unchecked nerves. *She chewed her bottom lip, scanning the plaza.* 'I went way too far... Amethio is going to be livid.' *Her grip tightened on the straining handles, a surge of urgency cutting through her.* 'No more dawdling—get to HQ before anyone from the team spots you.'