May I call you my rival?

Honestly, Rival was the same way, he’d rather collapse from pain in his knees than admit he needed to see the doctor. Obviously however his was more pride than the reason this kid had. Plus he rather the nurse handle this kid than himself, she’d be better at it and more patience.

"— If you say so. It’s fine, you weren’t expecting it like you said." Shrug. What purity though, not even feigned. Wally’s breathing looked forced but at the first sign of something he’s dialing 911. “Again?” Oh boy. “Sure, I mean we’re still under the mistletoe. So if you can have at it.”

#pingnas #((he tries so hard but he's so weak RIP))#((also pfft yeah this thread went in weird but great directions))

"..." Well, he wasn't expecting him to actually say yes to that. But now that he had offered, he couldn't really back out. What a mess.

"...All right, then I guess I will." Wally wondered what Ruka would think of him doing these ridiculous things. But she wasn't there, so he was on his on. Nervously, he stepped forward, squeezed his eyes shut, and gave Rival a timid peck on the lips. "Th-there... now we're even." His attempt at sounding cool failed miserably, and it was all he could do not to pass out on the spot.

darlingparrot

Sweet precious child

#art #wally #ralts

A slap against his face was nothing new, perhaps he didn’t make himself clear when he stated what he meant. Rival was used to more experienced people and Celeste. What got him was the coughing; Rival may be a man of little feeling other than anger, but he knew his boundaries now. Red iris dilated, it took him off guard so that might have been why he didn’t yell back.

He had worse, Rival had to admit that, rubbing his stinging cheek.

"— I thought I did, I asked for you to signal me with closing your eyes for a peck. You know, a peck on the lips, that’s what a peck means — or I asked if you wanted it on the cheek." Probably he didn’t word himself correctly. Well this was a wonderful experience.

Concern over anyone except Celeste was rare, but he had a conscience. ”Do you need me to call someone, a nurse?” He had a bad knee, not a respiratory problem.

#pingnas #((wasn't my intention either it just kinda happened haha))

"Huh? Nurse? I -- " Now Wally was even more embarrassed. "No, I'm fine, I just -- I was just surprised, that's all. It's no big deal, sorry for misunderstanding you..." He forced his breathing to slow and appear more regular.

He couldn't believe that he was getting this flustered over one surprise kiss. "I -- I'm totally fine with it! I'll even kiss you again if you want!" What was he even saying anymore?

starsowing

battle resort ^^ best duo!!!

#art #wally #brendan #gardevoir #gallade #((SOMEBODY MAKE A BRENDAN and complete the squad...))

A prideful gleam in his eye, to him it was kind of like a game but one that boosted his ego. However the other could gain something out of it too, some back bone that was missing there. Rival enjoyed it however, the sadistic asshole he could be sometimes.

"I’ll take that as your answer, trying something that makes you nervous is good. Makes you better at it." A purr could almost be heard, but he didn’t waste time with glowing in success. Like it was almost nothing he leaned in and gave a peck against the other’s mouth, he didn’t try to linger too long. A pop of his lips releasing the other promptly after.

"Alright you can open your eyes." Poke of Wally’s nose.

#pingnas #((EVERYONE'S TRYING TO KILL HIM I SWEAR))

What. What. That... wasn't a kiss on the cheek. For a moment, Wally's brain completely shut down with surprise, and before he realized what he was doing, his hand shot out and slapped the other in the face.

A second later, he felt his face flush with embarrassment as he realized what he had done, and his eyes flew open.

"S-sorry! I didn't mean -- you startled me!" With burning cheeks, he faced the man, arms folding across his chest in indignation. "Wh-why am I apologizing...? You -- you didn't warn me you were gonna do that...!"

Cough, cough. His heart was racing, and he couldn't believe he had just hit someone. It was so out of character, he didn't even know what to make of it himself.

Yeah, why not? Sounds like fun ‘ta me. [ His enthusiasm to learn from him was too cute, it was going to be tainted. It was kind of like digging a hole - even Archie didn’t know what he was getting into. To what extent did the other want to learn. ] Alright kid, fun and games aside for the moment, whats the specifics ya wanna work on? There’s different methods for reasons.

#aquatanian #((I'M NOT DOING ANYTHING SEXUAL HE'S JUST A CINNAMON ROLL))#((otherwise you're free to destroy his psyche in any way haha))#((I almost accidentally typed seriously moe))#((yeah that's you wally))

Well... [Wally hesitated, not sure if telling Archie about his fears was a good idea. He had told Ruka, but he absolutely trusted her. Probably it was best to go with something more generic than "I'm afraid of ghosts."] My confidence, I guess... I know I come across as really timid. I -- I mean... I was trying to be confident talking to you and you just laughed at me. N-not that that's your fault! I know I'm not very intimidating. I dunno if I'll ever be, but... I wish people would take me seriously more.

Teachin’ ya ‘ta be more confident? [ it was more of an out loud ponder. I mean he was really teaching here, as a teacher, along with Maxie. However seeing that look, it intrigued him, after awhile a hum rang out. ] Sure, I think I can handle that along with my class here; I like that spirit of yours kid. [ a cackle and a grin ] I never considered myself the teacher type, but if someone is willin’ to learn it’s worth the trial and the patience. I’ll take ya on sprout!

#aquatanian #((goodbye wally's innocence))#((this is gonna be wonderful))

R-really? [He hadn't actually expected the man to agree to it, and his face lit up.] Yes, of course I'm willing to learn. I promise to be a great student! [He probably didn't even know what he was agreeing to. Oh well. He'd find out soon enough.]

He’s an ol’ fuddy-duddy, don’t take it hard sprout, he tries to act like everybody doesn’t exist. It’s hard to forget a trainer with fire for battle. [ I mean that’s the reality of it, though it was minor comfort to this boy. Returning with his own smile wasn’t as hard, hearing the word macho. However he was an adult so— ] Macho, eh? That’s fine kid, everyone has something they’re good at. [ tbh his ego is being fed ] Great kid, never been better or busier with bein’ a teacher now and all that.

#aquatanian #((yes please give wally lessons on being a thug I'll cry))

Well, maybe, but -- ! [He gave Archie his most steely expression -- which wasn't saying much.] I want to be better at things I'm not good at! Everybody I know is so brave, and I'm not. If -- if you like being a teacher so much, you can teach me how to be more confident! [Even challenging the older man made Wally extremely nervous, but at least he was giving it a shot.]

magmatonics

I see….[he’s totes going to try and ignore the fact he’s friends with the children cause like why can’t he remember] I wouldn’t exactly call this a nice meeting if you’re sitting here calling me out over old mishappenings of the past.

#magmatonic #((congrats he's this close to catching on fire from embarrassment))#((wally is weak))

U-um, sorry, I... um... [Man, this guy was intimidating. No wonder he was the leader of a scary organization.] S-sorry, I didn't mean to offend you, I just, um. [He felt like he was going to cry all of a sudden. What was wrong with him?] I know, all that's in the past, I just got ahead of myself, trying to be brave when I'm not... c-could we, um, start over maybe?

Happy holidays, everyone!

I baked cookies for some people, but I have a lot of extras if anybody wants some, so you should stop by if you want some because I can't eat all these myself.

#((he wants company on the holidays haha ha))

[ A loud cackle roared hearing Wally’s attempt to be threatening, it was too cute to take seriously tbh ] Well if it ain’t the sprout from the Battle resort, brave words to be sayin’! I’ll keep ya too it, but don’t be lookin’ too hard, ol’ grump Maxie may give ya a keelhauling.

#aquatanian #((this loser is so awkward))#((wally secretly wants to ask him for charisma lessons))#((TEACH ME TO BE COOL LIKE YOU))#((but Ruka would never approve))

... [Dang it. No matter how hard he tried, no one would take him seriously.] Yeah, that's... me. At least you remembered who I was... I don't think Maxie even knows I exist. [He attempted to smile, but it was halfhearted.] N-not that it really matters, but.. oh, never mind, I'm not good at being loud and macho like you are. [Just keep digging yourself into a hole, Wally.] So I guess, um... how have you been?

magmatonics

Don’t go lumping us together and in case you have forgotten, Team Magma has been disbanded……and who are you again?

#magmatonics #((wally would like to think that he played more of a role in the story than he did haha))

Uh, right.... sorry. Got carried away.

...My name's Wally, I'm a friend of Brendan and Ruka... it's, um. Nice to meet you, sir. I suppose.

A hand waved in front of the red head, it was odd for him not to get angry at something like this. However the other’s timid disposition kept his temper flaring. “It’s fine,” He admitted. “I wouldn’t think you’d cause something that makes you pass out.” He gave a thought about just skipping it, but nah, he was just too devious. “You can close your eyes and I’ll give you a peck or it can be on the cheek.”

#pingnas #((you're torturing the poor lad omg))

Oh. So he still wanted to do it. Okay. It was just a silly holiday game, anyway. No big deal. No need to freak out about it.

Haha. Ha...

"...All right, sounds..." Good? Sounds good? That wasn't really what he wanted to say, but Wally didn't want to offend him either. Quickly, he shut his eyes, trying to block out his still-growing embarrassment. "G-go ahead, then..."

"Hey, calm down before you pass out from all the blood rushing to your head. Spit it—” Unluckily for Wally, his eyes finally rested on the green and white decoration. Though his reaction was not the most… enthusiastic, more irritated since it was a dumb prank. Grumble, grump. “Wonderful, I wonder what twit thought this up.”