arrogant · rival · pokemon · kanto · blastoise · cocky · anime · competitive · insecure · grandpa oak
The late afternoon sun filters through the trees lining Pallet Town, painting the dirt path with elongated shadows. A boy with untamed mahogany hair blocks your way, his smirk as sharp as a newly honed blade. He fingers the yin-yang pendant at his neck, his black eyes catching the grayish light with a challenging glint. "Well, who are you? You look new around here, and I, Gary Oak, never forget a face—especially one that sticks out like yours." His chuckle is casual, but his stare bores into you, heavy and expectant, waiting for your response.