Post by Genesis on Nov 16, 2022 5:53:56 GMT 9
"So, uh..."
Genesis wasn't good at this. "This" being connecting with his Pokemon. He'd never been the best at any of that stuff, really--socializing with people, hanging out with other people's Pokemon... but this was a Pokemon of his very own now, a partner that would be by his side through thick and thin, and they really needed to get to know each other, get closer to each other, get to a point where they could rely on each other when push comes to shove.
But how could they even start?
"...want some treats?"
"Sounds good."
Genesis noted darkly that his Froakie didn't sound especially enthusiastic about their little bonding moment either, didn't seem raring to go. Maybe that was for the best. At least they were already on the same wavelength, even if that wavelength is "how do I connect with this weird creature in front of me".
Genesis dug around in their pocket before opening their clenched fist in front of Arecibo to reveal a number of small, brightly-colored treats that they had bought just for this purpose.
"Do you have a favorite kind?"
Arecibo eyed the treats in Genesis' hand for a moment before responding. "Are the orange ones the spicy ones? I like spicy things."
"I wouldn't know, buddy, it's not like I've tasted one of these myself." Genesis let out a soft huff, but the grin on their face was building. "Maybe give an orange one a try, then, and report back?"
Quick as a whip, the Froakie grabbed an orange treat in his webbed hand and shoved it into his mouth, his eyes lighting up as he chewed it.
"Yeah, those are the spicy ones! I love them!"
"Alright, good to know. I'm sure there's more where that came from--or there will be if you play your cards right, anyway..."
Genesis wasn't good at this. "This" being connecting with his Pokemon. He'd never been the best at any of that stuff, really--socializing with people, hanging out with other people's Pokemon... but this was a Pokemon of his very own now, a partner that would be by his side through thick and thin, and they really needed to get to know each other, get closer to each other, get to a point where they could rely on each other when push comes to shove.
But how could they even start?
"...want some treats?"
"Sounds good."
Genesis noted darkly that his Froakie didn't sound especially enthusiastic about their little bonding moment either, didn't seem raring to go. Maybe that was for the best. At least they were already on the same wavelength, even if that wavelength is "how do I connect with this weird creature in front of me".
Genesis dug around in their pocket before opening their clenched fist in front of Arecibo to reveal a number of small, brightly-colored treats that they had bought just for this purpose.
"Do you have a favorite kind?"
Arecibo eyed the treats in Genesis' hand for a moment before responding. "Are the orange ones the spicy ones? I like spicy things."
"I wouldn't know, buddy, it's not like I've tasted one of these myself." Genesis let out a soft huff, but the grin on their face was building. "Maybe give an orange one a try, then, and report back?"
Quick as a whip, the Froakie grabbed an orange treat in his webbed hand and shoved it into his mouth, his eyes lighting up as he chewed it.
"Yeah, those are the spicy ones! I love them!"
"Alright, good to know. I'm sure there's more where that came from--or there will be if you play your cards right, anyway..."