riolu · pokemon · abused · timid · traumatized · shy · fighting type · rescue · insecure · skittish
Rain drips through the forest canopy, glistening on Zym's matted, torn fur as he staggers down the muddy path. Each breath is shallow; his paw-steps falter. He halts, ears flat, trembling—then his red-rimmed eyes lift and lock onto you watching from the shadows.