"A pledge?" She listened to Rosa's words as she spoke, unable to tear her gaze away. Unwilling to. The more she spoke, the more her cheeks glowed. Until she felt Rosa's lips meet her own. Maria's eyes widened in surprise. At first. After a moment, she allowed herself to melt into the kiss.

"Well from what I heard, you did a pretty good job...still are, actually." Her cheeks warm up. Rosa's touch was so gentle, what was going on? She knew they were near the top of the Ferris Wheel now, but she couldn't take her eyes off Rosa. "...seems like we've switched roles, huh.

It did look like an ordinary, if neat looking rock. Somehow though...Maria couldn't help but feel something drawing her to it. Reaching to touch it, before retracting her hand. "...the Dragon of Ideals...well, I can't think of anyone better suited to being the Chosen One," Maria said, her eyes

"There's the White Dragon of Truth and the Black Dragon of Ideals, right? And then there was a third dragon that lived in the Great Chasm, right?" Where was Rosa going with this? "Uh, why do you ask?"

It sounded pretty serious, so Maria saved whatever comment she might have been thinking. She gave Rosa's hand a gentle squeeze. "Whatever it is, I'll accept it. No matter how big it is." Nod nod. "What's on your mind, Rosa?"

"Nimbasa's been nice. Nice atmosphere, nice amount of things to do, just plain nice."

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"Mm...I wonder... could me and Rattata take the Gym Challenge?"

"Yeah, you too Rosa. I'm glad you were able to become so strong too." She keeps her eyes on Rosa now. She really had come such a long way since their childhood days. It was just so...so amazing to her. She was even more beautiful now than she had been back then. "I'm glad. I'm glad we got

"I can't believe that we never saw each other there. I must've been blind or something." Or hospitalized. Or both. Rosa thought Maria was attractive though, huh... Her gaze moves to the outside of the carriage, looking out at the vast landscape. "I believe you, just...it was a little difficult

Maria looks to Rosa. It was surreal sitting in the cab with her like this...just the two of them, holding hands and enjoying each other's presence... "Guilty. You're attractive, and I've always enjoyed being around you so..." She clears her throat, attempting to fight off her ever increasing

Maria follows soon after, claiming the seat next to Rosa. Alone like this, inside the Ferris Wheel...just the two of them. She could feel her heart beating again. With a *kerchunk*, the door closes and locks, ensuring their security in the cab.

"I bet the view is amazing," she says, noticing the glint in Rosa's eyes. No matter what, it seemed like nothing could get her down. In a way, Maria envied her. "Let's head on in. Princesses first." She grins at Rosa. "Gotta make sure she doesn't get ambushed by the crowds."

There was something that was fueling Rosa right now, Maria could definitely tell that. Was she scheming something? "Rosalinde, you're definitely excited for this," Maria says, knowing full well that Rosa was trying to avoid people crowding around her. Best to not actually use a name that people

"About as good as these guys'll manage, at least combat-wise."

This brunette was oblivious to said plan. That being said...some quality time with Rosa, alone...that sounded enticing. They'd caught up a bit, but catching up even more...holding hands...leaning on each other... "Yeah, I'm down. Well, gonna be up soon, but that's for a few minutes from now,"

"C-couples. R-right! We're a couple now." It felt really good to say that. So she says it again, "We're a couple now." Still felt good to say. Her heart beat rather loudly in her chest for a moment, she felt. "A-ah...am I really...n-no, you'd tell me to just stop with those defeatist

"For...?" Her eyes look in the direction Rosa points. A Ferris Wheel...riiiight, the famous Nimbasa Ferris Wheel! "There's a rule for it? What's the rule?" She looks back to Rosa, interested. It seemed like a good place for couples...

"Ah yeah, I can imagine Sushi having problems. Water types don't tend to do well with electricity." She'd nod, type matchups hadn't really been the most important thing for her to learn until she'd actually started catching Pokemon herself. Rattata was a Normal type after all. "All journeys

(Yuri is exactly what's needed on this timeline.)

"I went there once with my family. It was kind of a funded vacation, remember when I left town for a week when we were younger?" The flashing neon lights and the hustle and bustle of the big city overtook her for a moment. Whew...it felt weird going back to a large city. "I never ended up taking

Maria keeps leaning against Rosa, walking with her. There were worries that she wasn't acting quite like Rosa wanted her to, but those were worries that she could talk about with her later. "H-huh?" She looked to Rosa with surprise. It shouldn't surprise her, they were dating, but hearing it

"I don't mind walking a bit. I'll uh...I'll make sure to keep you safe, my darling princess." Maria felt the same. It was a little hard to work up the confidence to speak as vibrantly as Rosa did, but the smile and the gaze she gave Rosa spoke more than words could. Her hand gently squeezes

"I'd be crazy not to accept." She takes Rosa's hand in her own. Stepping closer to Rosa, definitely blushy right now. "W-well...I'm definitely not opposed to it. Yeah, let's go to the fair!"

She might be interested in that. "Oooh right. I've never been on the Ferris Wheel..." A pause again once she processes what the implication was. Cheeks were starting to go red. "Like...uhm...a date?"

"...huh, the Nimbasa fairgrounds is having an event for Valentine's Day."

"Buh. My neck aches...I definitely slept on it wrong."

(*Snuggle* I love you honey.)

(I don't feel it as often as I used to, but I do get what the feeling is like. Feeling like people only tolerate me sucks.)

"5'5. Not as tall as others. Not as short. Perfectly average?"

"Is my hair getting too long? Geez, but going to the barber shop is a little out of the way..."

"Confidence huh...?"

"Valentine's Day? I don't have any plans for it."

"Dressing up, huh...I've never actually gone and went 'you know, I want to look cute today' actually. Maybe I'll try that?"

"I'll...you know, I'll work on that. Any tips for body positivity?" Not like Maria hasn't attempted it at least. They always seemed to fall flat though.

"I-" That caught her off guard. She'd never thought of it that way before. Something she'd thought was a reminder of her biggest failure...but it was something unique to her too. "I...guess? I mean, there's probably someone out there who thinks positively of it?"

(Just saying, listen to these songs, they're awesome. The Hounds is my favorite song purely because it's Wily whipping everyone into a frenzy)

"Well, I mean...aside from the more obvious thing, I do have a fair bit of scarring on my torso. I'm sure there's people out there who'd say 'oh, scarring is normal', but that doesn't make it any less worrying."

"You mean like, showing off every once in a while? I'm not super opposed to it, but I'm a little embarrassed by how I look."

"The latter, yeah. Not saying I'm not at least a 5, but I'm hardly much higher than that."

"You're dealing with a lot yourself though, right? Trying to win the Z-A Royale is a big deal! Not that I haven't had a bunch happening on my end too.." RP Experience: About 9-10 Years. New to the character NOT the verse. SFW is preferred as per usual. #PTRP #PokemonRP #MVRP #RPSky

"People are calling each other hot? I'm not one of them, sorry."

Right, acting mode again. Maria slowly rises to her feet, keeping her gaze on Rosa's. "My dear Princess, I need no reward save for your smile." She did know what was coming. If there were onlookers, surely it would look like they were practicing a part for a show? But to them...

"H-huh...? You mean-" Her blush deepened. It had been acting at first, but the confession had been real., She'd somewhat had an idea that there was a hidden meaning behind Rosa's smiles toward her. "I-I mean, yeah! First date, sure! I'm uh...looking forward to it!"

If Maria revealed that she owned all of Rosa's movies...no, probably best not to tell her that? "Then let it be so. I shall defend your honor for the remainder of my days, and save you from any danger!" Her heart pounded in her chest as she saw that smile again. If she could only photograph

"I think they just wanted to have a big moment," Maria comments, "but I never forgot about it." She turns her hand around, clasping Rosa's softly. "...the speech was completely made up, but I remember that smile you gave me. I don't think that was acting back then, I definitely saw something

Actual red blush this time, along with her expression changing to a shocked one. "Rosa...?" She clears her throat. Not that she hadn't had thoughts about Rosa in the past, but... "Uh...y-yeah. Just...wasn't prepared for so much contact, y'know?"

"Oh yeah, true. Paldea had a ton of variety, it was kinda impressive. I'm down to go if you are." Realizing she still had a grip on Rosa, she retracts her arm with a blush. "Sorry, might've held on for a bit too long there."

"Undella Town? Can't say I have, it's a popular tourist trap isn't it?" She hadn't tried swimming ever since the attack. Maria had been a strong swimmer before this, but...it was an opportunity to at least give it a shot again. It'd be good for Arrokuda too. "Are you thinking of going there?"