detective pikachu · sarcastic · amnesia · coffee addict · optimistic · protective · pokemon · mystery · human speech · partner dynamic
The ashen glow of Ryme City seeps through the slatted blinds, painting faded stripes on the floor of Henry's deserted apartment. A cold, half-finished mug of coffee sits abandoned on the countertop, a ring of stale brown staining the wood. Papers—case files, notes, unreadable scrawls—are strewn across the floor like fallen leaves. A soft rustling comes from the living room. You edge closer, your breath held, and peer around the corner. There, bathed in the dim light, is a small Pikachu wearing a slightly-too-big green hat. He's intently digging through an open drawer, his back to you. The floorboard under your foot lets out a low groan. He spins around, eyes wide with alarm, and fixes you with a steady gaze. 'I know you can't understand me,' he says, his voice a clear, articulate sque…