You're adorable. I was just kidding, Joseph, relax.
[ she waves her hand somewhat flippantly but smiles to him more genuinely than she usually does. ]
I'm glad that you seem to be doing so well here, it's a breath of fresh air, hm? So, what kind of things can you get this little critters? Treats or... something?
[ she snerks. ]
At least they're not creepy. So the end goal is to run one of these gyms of your own? Is that what you want to do?
[ she lifts her hands into the air and spreads them as though showing off a sign as she speaks the next words: ]
"Joseph Wheeler, Gym Leader" — well, honey, you could have worse titles, you know? Besides, I'm sure it would be a great goal to achieve, right? I suppose the only downside is having to pay someone beaucoup bucks if they beat you. Still... Sounds pretty good to me. Nice to have stability, right?
[ stability is something mai's been lacking over the course of her life. so the idea of getting a place to (her)himself sounds pretty great to her. she's not sure that would be the path she would take, but, it's nice to have options.
no words are needed in the moment between them from her touch and his reactionary smile. however, if he had voiced concerns about whether or not he'd done right by people, mai could have provided several examples of his bravery and kindness.
the playful wink he gives just swells amusement in her chest all the more. she chuckles and shakes her head lightly, shrugging her shoulders to him. ]
Well, I'll owe you anyway, you dork. Especially if you end up my proverbial "teacher" on how to do things in this place. Ha! Imagine that, learning something from Joey Wheeler; who'd have thought?
[ it's a joke. honestly, mai's learned the most about friendship and caring about others, and letting said others inside her guarded walls from the guy. he always seemed to be around to help her work through problems, even if she didn't always show her gratitude. it was time to change that. her tone shifts to being more "real" with him and becomes softer. ]
Seriously, though. Let me do something to repay you. I want to, alright?
oh, heck yeah! i'm excited. :)
You're adorable. I was just kidding, Joseph, relax.
[ she waves her hand somewhat flippantly but smiles to him more genuinely than she usually does. ]
I'm glad that you seem to be doing so well here, it's a breath of fresh air, hm? So, what kind of things can you get this little critters? Treats or... something?
[ she snerks. ]
At least they're not creepy. So the end goal is to run one of these gyms of your own? Is that what you want to do?
[ she lifts her hands into the air and spreads them as though showing off a sign as she speaks the next words: ]
"Joseph Wheeler, Gym Leader" — well, honey, you could have worse titles, you know? Besides, I'm sure it would be a great goal to achieve, right? I suppose the only downside is having to pay someone beaucoup bucks if they beat you. Still... Sounds pretty good to me. Nice to have stability, right?
[ stability is something mai's been lacking over the course of her life. so the idea of getting a place to (her)himself sounds pretty great to her. she's not sure that would be the path she would take, but, it's nice to have options.
no words are needed in the moment between them from her touch and his reactionary smile. however, if he had voiced concerns about whether or not he'd done right by people, mai could have provided several examples of his bravery and kindness.
the playful wink he gives just swells amusement in her chest all the more. she chuckles and shakes her head lightly, shrugging her shoulders to him. ]
Well, I'll owe you anyway, you dork. Especially if you end up my proverbial "teacher" on how to do things in this place. Ha! Imagine that, learning something from Joey Wheeler; who'd have thought?
[ it's a joke. honestly, mai's learned the most about friendship and caring about others, and letting said others inside her guarded walls from the guy. he always seemed to be around to help her work through problems, even if she didn't always show her gratitude. it was time to change that. her tone shifts to being more "real" with him and becomes softer. ]
Seriously, though. Let me do something to repay you. I want to, alright?