>>16838258Grant still isn't convinced of anything other than her kookiness. She definitely has the mojo as far as looks go, why is the other side of her so bizarre?
He pushes her off of him, "....You know, I think I actually *am* going to go snowboard outside. I've been feeling pretty bored being stuck in here all day, some time outside might be good for me."
He makes his way for the door, but pauses as his hand grips the doorknob, "You can come too, I guess. Just cut it with the Pokemon act once we're outside, alright? Act your age, or better yet, act your species."
Valerie's tears dry up pretty quickly, she gets up on her feet and wraps her arms around Grant in a tight embrace, "Oh? Is that all? You should have just told me if I was bothering you, I've always wanted to be a Pokemon, see."
"I know. Aside from beauty, it's all you talk about."
"What would you like me to talk about then?"
"Uh....Dang, now that I actually have the opportunity, I'm drawing a blank here. Hmm.....OH! Remember that one time you mentioned your home region?"
"Yes. What of it, my captivating climber?"