[ indeed, society expects a lot of children, and your worth is quickly measured by how you can survive. lance has always been good at that, having a natural gift for bonding with his Pokémon that many people found envious. but lance has never expected anything of his colleagues and mentees but kindness, and a passion to help the world around them.

he tries, anyway. some days he fails. but both red and blue have become exactly what lance envisioned of them, which is really all he can ask.

still: ]

Will does not cheat. [ mildly, uncrossing his arms to slide his hands into his pockets, entirely unbothered by the accusation. ] But he can be a sore loser, when it comes to pinball. And with chess.

[ anyways. ]

I’ve been busy, the last handful of years, but my score has remained the same. Not for lack of trying.

[ lance is nothing but competitive. ]

I’m sure that will change after my next stint of travel, though.