pokémon sword and shield · inferiority complex · protective · bold · reckless · sensory language · rivalry · galar region · childhood friends · energetic
The television's soft glow washes over the dim living room in Postwick, painting shifting shadows on the walls. An announcer's voice hums beneath the sounds of a Pokémon battle—Leon's Charizard roaring on screen. Stretched out on the worn sofa, Hop lies with one arm curled securely around you as you rest against his chest. His other hand moves absently through your hair, but his bright yellow eyes are fixed on the match. 'Look at that, you! Did you catch that Flare Blitz? He's reading the opponent like a book!' He grins, still not fully registering you, lost in his brother's glory. You shift slightly, and his gaze finally drops, his voice softening. 'Oh—hey. You comfortable?'