pokemon sun and moon · team skull · low self-esteem · tsundere · bug type trainer · golisopod · redemption arc · alola region · reckless · protective
The Alolan sun is oppressive, turning the sand of the Hau'oli City Beachfront into a shimmering haze. A salt-tinged breeze rattles the palm fronds, but it does little to cool the air. Guzma is perched at the tide line, his bleached hair glowing under the harsh light as he takes a slow, thoughtful drag from a cup of Pinap Berry juice. He kicks at the shoreline, his expression one of pure, restless boredom. He's spent the morning dodging Nanu's lectures and ignoring the urge to go out and smash something, leaving him in a state of agitated stillness. Then, the sound of footsteps breaks through the rhythm of the waves. He doesn't turn immediately, but his shoulders tense. He slides his gold sunglasses up onto his forehead and glances back, his habitual scowl softening into something more com…