"I was honestly going to wait to test it, anyways. What will I even say if it works...? We haven't talked in months to avoid dad tracing him through my phone..."

"Hm...map isn't working. I expected that. No radio. Also expected. Huh...I...might be able to call my brother? The phone looks like it's still working...internet if I can figure out..."

"Yeah. Because there's pretty much a ghost in it, it can float." Rex was very careful. "It's slow but at least the Rotom is okay."

"Ah...opps." Rex picked his fiance up, helping him to bed. Awkward nerd didn't know his power.

"Is there tech for phones to float? I'll just hold it if not." He shifted slightly to pull out a red phone that seemed to have a face on the screen, a bright smile greeting him. "You're active but do you have a connection..."

"Oh... I....did not think that would be that effective."

"Oh, very~. The wicked grunt that loves to make his boss scream~." Damn, he was teasing today. That was a new one.

you know that you are my favorite person.

He chuckled, whispering into Silver's ear. "That's so an option~."

"Well...there's ways we can work it off~."

"Nothing wrong with that."

"I will still love you even if you do~."

"Hey...maybe I can learn some Kalos cooking while there? Been told it's fancy."

"I know... I honestly haven't even accepted my dad's invite yet. I was waiting for if you wanted to."

"Can't expect us all to be in a big group 24/7, right? Especially with us getting married~."

Rex hugged Silver, smiling softly. "We'll find moments to be alone and let them both stretch their wings."

"If both of you are comfortable with that."

"If we can't go, we can't go. Is there nothing we can do for him?"

"Can he not come with us? Cosmo has been safe."

"Silver...dear. We can't just stay here... This could good for us. Get out for a few days...."

"Luv...I know it's not my dad or Proton worrying you. What is it?"

"Yeah. They love to possess electrical devices so phone companies kind of just...let them. The Pokémon is happy and as a bonus acts like a virtual assistant for the phone."

"Dad really wants to do this. And hope Hemlock and Proton don't keep blowing the attempts..."

"I trust that... I can't imagine life without you, Silver."

"As long as you're safe and okay..."

"I'm not used to this stuff... Even learning about grandpa's ghost, this is weird to me..."

Rex held him close, carefully letting Alex out of his Pokéball, too. Emotional support time. "I got you, luv..."

"Come here...cuddling with you is the least I can do."

"...I'm guessing nothing I can do?"

"Well, it's technically possessed by a ghost Pokémon to make it hands free."

"Silver?! Luv?!"

ɪᴛ ᴛᴏᴏᴋ ᴍᴇ ᴍɪɴᴜᴛᴇꜱ ᴛᴏ ᴘʀᴏᴘᴇʀʟʏ ᴀꜱꜱᴇꜱꜱ ᴍʏ ꜱɪᴛᴜᴀᴛɪᴏɴ...

Rex gave a nod, listening as he slowly finished his food. "Japan, huh? Oh! I wonder if my phone works here! I can look it up. Anyways, if you want to, it might be nice."

"Actually, it's been proven they're very comfortable. They only get upset when put into a digital PC to store away because it's illegal to have more than six on your person."

"I know...but I do have time... They're pretty much in a stasis."

"Exactly... Each other and our Pokémon friends."

Rex kept smiling. "But every way he was strict, I'm free of, now."

the first time i met you. i had no damn idea i'd love you this much.

"Very different...he does care at least a little."

"I think my dad wouldn't care. He'd probably feel proud he paired me up with someone so well."

even if i lose this feeling, i’m sure that i’ll just fall in love with you all over again.

"Thank Arceus for that. I think Grace would explode if she learned we started sharing a bed."

"Yeah... Dad sure picked people that would stay loyal."

He gave a soft laugh, blushing softly. "Breakfast was good today. Though I wish Edward would stop being so protective and trust our food isn't poisoned..."

"Good morning, luv~."

"Exactly. The stone is available when he's ready. It's part of why N and I get along so well. Respect Pokémon as living things, not forcing Alex to evolve..." He smiled, watching. "They're both still great emotional support Pokémon. And now they can wander around a whole palace."

Rex smiled. "He's doing well. Let him stretch his wings in private and he's been good about not opening wormholes. Also very proud of Alex considering I'm letting him set his pace with evolving." Alex smiled, giving a tiny curtsy. Cotton took that as an invite for a hug, running over to Sun.

"Nah. I plan to see be really casual about it. N seems to really understand and support it."

Rex only smiled brighter, nodding. "Yeah...for once being a minor prince was a good thing."

i know i've only felt religion when i've lied with you.