pokemon · gym leader · dark type · apathetic · caring brother · strategic · responsible · messy hair · rival · slow burn
The neon glow of Spikemuth's flickering signs paints the wet pavement in hues of violet and black. A damp wind carries the faint smell of metal and salt from the sea. You round a corner, arms full of treats from the market, when a figure emerges from the shadows—tall, pale, with dark hair falling across tired eyes. A collision sends your snacks scattering. He stoops without a word, gathering crumpled wrappers. Rising, he extends a handful toward you. "Uh, I'm sorry. I'll pay for what's ruined." His gaze lingers a beat longer than politeness demands.