Awkward Reunions || Closed AU with ladytraineralex
Putting on the best Proton-face she could manage, Nana glared icily at the door, her voice sharp as she spoke.
“Looks like I will have to talk to that grunt then.”
Just like Alex, she held that act for a moment before her usual silly grin returned to her lips and she looked back at her friend with another wink. Then she chuckled.
“Well… you didn’t sign anything, did you? They only gave you an uniform, no?”
Something, which Proton would probably get very upset about - after all, it was supposed to be difficult, to get into the hideout, so the thought that there was a grunt who just gave uniforms to any bypasser was rather amusing to the ace.
“As long as that is the case, you’re perfectly fine~. It just means that one of the grunts will get a serious cut in pay soon.”
Given that anyone would ever find out, of course. They wouldn’t hear anything from Nana, though.
As they spoke, the ace kept scanning Alex’s face over and over again, still being amazed (and rather flustered) by her sudden appearance. It was amazing, really, how much the Lady had changed during these years - and yet, she still was just how Nana remembered her.
“It’s really great that you’re here.”
The words had slipped past her lips before Nana even registered them, and now it was her turn to look away (as nonchalant as possible) in order to hide the redness of her cheeks.
"Oh, Nana, that's scary how...scary that is!" Another giggle left the lady's lips as she looked at her imitation of her brother. Yes, they might look shockingly alike from a distance but up close there was no comparison. Nanashi was definitely the more attractive one-and she immediately felt odd for thinking that way, goodness.
"...You're right, I didn't sign anything. They were probably too distracted by my pretty face and your scary orders to think properly." She teased to hide the sudden flip flop of her stomach even as she fidgeted a little in the chair, legs crossing and gloved fingers twining together on her lap.
The ace's next words made her smile once more and her eyes softened. 'I'm happy I was able to find you. I've missed you so much these past two years."
Sure, they had the video chats and letters and texts, but it wasn't the same as meeting in person. Plus, Nanashi was her rival! Pokemon battles with other trainers (besides gym leaders) just didn't have the same heat as theirs had had. Perhaps they would be able battle while they were both in the area...She'd have to remember to ask her later.
"What's a lady to do without her rival?...Unless-" She put on a mock of a sad face, complete with shy gaze and lip tremble. "You...found a new rival..."

















