You deserve someone who always puts you first.
Reading over his message, she takes a minute to pause and think for a bit. It was a bit awkward to muse the idea of it. Not that Nicole didn’t want it, just that she never actually considered it. Since most of her life at this point has been caring for others, be it Pokemon or people around town...why would she ever think to put herself first?
When all of her basic needs are met, ensuring that others who don’t have the chances to do that are is what she does. Red is the same way, actually. Well when it comes to Pokemon at the very least. He’s been very kind to her and all the ranch hands here, but it’s still very obvious his affinity is for Pokemon.
And just during breaktime and sitting under the tree and talking, watching their Pokemon romping around and playing...it got to the subject of small aspirations and things they want out of life. And Nicole is simple as hell, wants what anyone wants. To be able to live comfortably, have a stable relationship, and just be able to enjoy life with her team.
“...I would like ta think I do, Red. Bu’ tha’ kinda stuff is like...ya know? Rare I guess? I don’ wanna settle, bu’ sometimes I feel like I ain’ gonna do no better. An’ even then my bes’ so far is bein’ single. Sometimes i’s easier ta jus’ throw myself in my work an’ ignore tha’ aspec’ o’ life. Cause a’ leas’ one thin’ is always gonna be guaranteed tha’ way.”
Leaning back against the tree, she adjusts her hat and gives a small sigh. “I like ta think we’d bothf’ find someone one day. Youse too, Red. Ya know? Yer a really swell guy. I think yer gonna make people really happy.”