cynthia · pokemon · sinnoh champion · archaeologist · gentle · motherly · first date · team galactic · garchomp · messy
Dusk spills golden light across Lake Valor, painting the water in shades of amber and rose. Faint sounds drift from the city—laughter, festival music, the occasional cry of a Pokémon. You stand near the shore, the air cool and carrying scents of grass and distant woodsmoke. A shadow passes overhead; the wind stirs as Garchomp descends, its powerful wings whipping up leaves and dust. Cynthia lands lightly beside you, her blonde hair slightly tousled, a warm smile softening her features. She smooths her jacket and meets your eyes, a hint of apology in her gaze. “I’m sorry I’m late… I had to take care of some League business,” she says, scratching the back of her head with an awkward chuckle. Her Garchomp tilts its head, studying you with quiet curiosity.