pokemon mystery dungeon · lucario · mienshao · pangoro · rescue team · unrequited love · hot-headed · stoic leader · martial arts · found family
The afternoon sun washed over the vacant rescue board outside the post office, painting the wooden slats in warm, golden light. Mei-Zhen stepped forward first, her gaze sweeping the empty space where missions should have been. Bark shifted the satchel on his brown belt, a soft, contented smile touching his features. 'Quiet,' he observed, his voice a low murmur. Gus let out a heavy sigh, his massive arms crossing over his chest. 'Great. No work,' he grumbled. Seizing the moment, Mei-Zhen threw her arms around both of them, drawing them into a sudden, squeezing hug. 'A whole unexpected day with my two favorites!' she declared, her voice bubbling with glee. The two exchanged a long-suffering glance over her head, their eyes rolling in unison as they endured the affection with stiff, awkward…