Giovanni scoffs. No problem. “Sure thing. “That you have to be strong? What are you thinking?”, Ash clears his throat and sits up taller. Ash wasn’t even trying to use his aura. He looks up—his vision’s black on the edges, but he recognizes Kukui-hakase. “Be careful with those,” Kukui murmurs gently and pulls him back from the students. 000 A stretch of silence passes through the atmosphere—well, near silence; the echo of sirens and the radio fills the quiet, tense space. “…Taye Scott? Your femur fixation set nicely and your tibia fracture is healing up. where the blacktop ends . “I just wish I could get outta here, though.”. You just can’t, it doesn’t work that way.”, Kapono almost can’t hear what he says next; he’s so quiet. You and me and Ash and...little pepe, we’re in it together now, and you don’t have to be lonely anymore.”, Ash, bursting at the seams next to them, can’t seem to hold back any longer. I gave you the responsibility of protecting Satoshi long ago. ", “Well, um. “I take back the prick comment. He rolls his eyes. And so is Zhou’s.”, Nanu’s fists curl up on instinct. Ash’s safety is on the line here.”. He doesn’t understand that I can’t get fur on these clothes.” Ash side-eyes the guilty mouse on the couch, who only squeaks an indifferent “Alola.”, Jessie plasters on her “You guys can talk about that later. Most of the cases I do are what we call “Okay, good, let’s have a look. The line beeps as it goes through a secure channel. Why would they leave that out? Use the guise of a Blue Notice.” “Jesus, faka, what the hell?” Kap exclaims in revulsion, breaking Ash out of his thoughts, as he hinges the cast open. him anything. “PUT YOUR WEAPON DOWN AND HANDS UP!”, Viren pauses in shooting the car, laughing. “That makes sense, I guess.”, that can’t make it to the public.” He frowns along with Ash, eyes sympathetic. “Thanks for putting up with me. Work Search: I’ve missed you!”, Burnet sighs and leans on Olivia’s slightly-taller shoulder. She fishes out the baggie and sets it between her and Wicke. “I almost could just call in sick. Ash hears two replies. She’s holding her breath and it’s making her face red. Watch the video for Where the Blacktop Ends from Keith Urban's Keith Urban for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Lucario looks at him with a mix of desperation and…is that anger? “I gotcha, I gotcha.” Ash grins, mouth full of nacho. Stupid blueberry. Burnet doesn’t know how to answer it. course Turn it up!”. It’ll make getting you in there easier and less painful, and you can just take a little nap through the whole thing, no worries.” Ash can tell Kapono is forgoing stating the obvious—that Ash’s anxiety will undoubtedly fire up double time as soon as he gets into the car, and it’s going to be painful. Does it even work that way? “Love you too!” Well, we can’t just ignore all of this.” Nanu eyes Zhou. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com; New year, New Blog. I see Nanu’s car outside.”, “Let’s do this,” Ash, ever enthusiastic, proclaims. i love you all very much. Kukui looks at her, mouth agape, and then bursts into near-hysterical laughter. “...Oh, right, your car is here.” Kukui questions. “‘High risk? You’re ready. “I haven’t been able to hug you nicely, but now that your abdomen’s healing up, you deserve a full hug.”, Kukui pulls back to be able to see his wife. “That’s what we’re trying to find out.”. “Good morning, Chief, Deputy Chief.”, Nanu looks at the smile for a half-second, then scowls and sits up. adult Then the bag flies off the chain as Kukui lands a hard hook. Once again, there’s no pressure here. “Kahuna, please, you have to understand, this is all my fault, I…” Ash swallows. the alola crew will be there next chapter, plus TRio. anyone’s “That’s how I was raised. while the Kahuna and a mildly-attractive dude stayed with her. Ash nods and lets Kapono take all of his weight, guiding him down to sit on the outside edge of the car seat. Believe it Right now the room is physically loosening...Kapono could almost swear the walls are shaking, like a Wela eruption. Go. Only Incineroar and Pikachu actually seemed interested in the game—Pikachu had an excellent Iron Tail drive, while Incineroar was, of course, Ash’s unofficial Ride Pokemon. She grins, excitement glinting in her eyes. Ash, no one is relying on you being strong here. “Good deal.” The goatee shifts as he speaks, “You tell me when you’re ready, okay?”, “Okay. “You’re crazy, Kukui. I don’t even work in the ER!” He huffs, sliding off his desk. And feed my soul where the blacktop ends. in Galarian—actually, this might have been the first time Kukui’s heard him say that. Clemont eventually just turned all the TVs off so Bonnie didn’t need to be reminded of Ash’s mortality. “Mmhm. Kap doesn’t get how law works. Kukui glances at the screen and shakes his head. He could feel all the little tiny stitches acutely, screaming at him to be a stronger person. This is trippy as hell, but it also makes a lot of sense. The sun beats down on his back as he paints perfectly straight lines. Kukui and Burnet keep on talking with Kapono in words Ash can’t follow and doesn’t want to follow. Ash shrugs. “...Y’know how I was hanging out with Kap a lot?”. He didn’t want to kill the…the mere child. But Ash was doing really well tonight. Ash giggles at her overprotection. “Yeah, while you were literally on your death bed,” Mallow winces. She’s got access to their net again. I am Mew. Another jolt of white-hot, tear-inducing pain ripples through him. “Kap. But those thoughts fall away when Burnet sits down next to him and smiles, brightening the room like only she could do. But also try not to worry.”. Now we can stop acting like nothing’s wrong.”, Lana huffs, “‘Taking a few days off’ my She steps to face him. Why the fuck not? The hand on the wheel shifts slightly to rest on top of Ash’s. Kukui whips the little sedan as much as it could—, Kukui skidded to a stop at the mangled driver’s side door—shattered glass and ripped metal littered the pavement, plus something slick and shiny and…. HI!” Ash shrieks happily, then pants and coughs as his lungs resist the action. Ash needs every bit of support he can get right now, the doctor said. If only Kukui were driving in front of him. “Clemont told me you and Greninja bonded today, even twelve thousand kilometers away! He’s a striker, he’s not gonna know how to deal with your wrestling holds.”. “Now, I know you two have had problems, and she isn’t my favorite—”, “Peters is a virtually a white supremacist! s phone, Soph: Burnet looks like she’s on the brink of tears. I provided for your Blue Notice—remember that strategically-placed flash drive? She gathers it up and coils it into a bun, pulling a few strands down to frame her face and to make it seem like she put some effort into it. You bring out something in them that I never can. “That’s just how they are.” He chews and changes the subject. He just keeps his arm around Ash as he holds onto what little positivity he had left. I’ll stay with Driskel, Bryson, and Caruso to take the agents that Giovanni has rounded up and make sure things get cleaned up here. As it turns out, you won, Professor. You know it means more than that.”. Go home, okay? Want me to call something in for you?”, “Naw, it’s only four days. “I apologize for any undue stress I may have caused you.”, Nanu huffs, blood boiling. The trial’s on Saturday and then it’ll be over. But this is SATOSHI we’re talking about. Of course, they’re watching Mamma Mia. to take care of them.”, Ash nods. “...Fold.” Lillie puts her cards down quietly and eats one of her own chips. “Oh, no…it’s totally going in the water,” Ash groans as he watches the ball soar towards the lagoon. “Are you Lycanroc sidles up to his side first. “Rachel! We have work to do.”. Kukui follows his command and steps inside, sitting down at the weight bench first to text Burnet. I haven’t even told my parents yet,” she breaks off into laughter. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of April 14, 2001. That flash drive won’t decrypt itself.” Zhou reaches out with grabby hands like a toddler. And his smile just keeps getting wider…maybe that was the best thing that Burnet had seen so far. Awesome! He hadn’t even realized Kukui was holding it. fail It’s all under his control. “Venusaur’s gonna be easy. One of them was him. “No, I was up anyway.” She smirks and leans against the doorframe. But that’s not helpful. It’s not normal, but it’s home. Daveed’s plan is to really capitalize on the traumatic story as media bait.”, Looker nods. Kukui sits up and moves to help her out of bed. The oxygen mask on his face is fogging up with his breath. So Lillie nuzzles herself into his sweatshirt and lets her tears stain the gray jersey. “You’ll…what, fight me?”. Have you been training your offensive techniques? The actual Mew. “Don’t worry too much over it. Let’s shelve that for the moment.”, “No, they’re defunct. “And Ash, I’m really happy you’re home.”, Mallow rests her head on Ash’s good knee. Alarm bells ring in her brain. love you all very much. Want a groom?”. Now, don’t be bashful, Satoshi, I’ve seen your power with my own eyes. Ichika figured that was because he didn’t want to do it. Ash and Misty break off into giggles while the married Professors look on in mild horror. Professor Mama It happened on Melemele—“, Nanu waves his hand in dismissal, cutting the other Kahuna off. Ash smirks. “…I’m here now, Professor, I’m not going anywhere. You ready?”. Ash takes a deep breath and brings Lucario’s paw to his own cheek, mirroring their pose before. “Of course. Incineroar eyes him for a moment suspiciously, but then totes him over to the cart, placing him on the passenger seat gently and looking thoroughly pleased with herself for putting her Trainer in a safe spot until she returns. “‘M fine.”, He rubs her shoulders. “Ash, we’ve been through this about a billion times. “No one is going to know. “Do you feel safe, Ash?”. Sycamore raises his brow. He’s ready to open his eyes and open his lips and have a A miracle that he—and you—“ she looks to Kukui, “—are alive. Kukui lets the heat from his own fingers transfer over, rubbing Ash’s hand gently until it turns warm and pink. Tell them I said no. We’re so proud of you. Now Professor Sycamore can’t even publish his fancy paper.”. How did you—Ash, “Ash…I will never understand you, will I?” Kukui chuckles. “And with that! He paws at Ash’s Z-Ring, sitting right next to Kukui’s own on his wrist; arguably the most valuable of Ash’s personal belongings recovered from the crash. ...It was merely a test of your aura capabilities! Can we get an interview with someone else? “He’s desperate for fresh air.”, “I bet he is. hell “…What, Mr. Kapono? Don’t worry about that right now.”. “How do you always end up making it about me?”. an ode to everyone's favorite crazy old cat policeman, nanu. “No, no, no, no…Ash…, Ash tries to move, but just a twitch of his thumb sends explosive pain through his body—pain that he blocked out before. Kapono kneels down and sets up the leg rest. You cannot resist. Kukui just stands there, taking in the beautiful sight of him angry on the phone. He clicks the little red button and hangs up. “Shut up, prick,” Burnet shoves him playfully. “Kukui’s not joking.” Hala murmurs, voice as cold as ice. “Ready!” He smiles and puts his hands on his hips. Didn’t Viren kind of do your job for you? But, y’know...I just couldn’t , not after what happened. Is this how Ash feels when Kukui tries to comfort him? Love. Distract him. “Y’see, that’s what I planned, but every time I sit down to read it, the words all blur together and my head starts to hurt. Right, buddy?”. I already know I’m great.”, “Now, Wait, is he embarrassed because I’m watching? Like, I thought it was supposed to get better.”, “It is.” Kapono furrows his brow. Kukui...can’t remember her name, but it was Unovan, and she keeps pronouncing Satoshi wrong. ’ bluffing? This being said, there is an old Kalos legend in which Greninja grew to a higher form. Ash doesn’t do that.”, Sophocles frowns, cheek smushed in his palm. What a. She’s assumed a human form in tonight’s visit, splayed across the gilded throne at the end of the hall. “Burnet-hakase!” Ash exclaims. Let me go get it.” Kukui forces his sore muscles off the inviting couch and heads back out the door, retrieving the package and heading right back. He needs…He needs… And there was Ash, eyes closed, stabbed through the stomach and leg twisted with exposed bone. The note didn’t give an actual time frame for their absence, just ‘a few days.’ That could be literally anything. He points to Burnet on the corner sofa, still dead to the world, and signals for Kapono to be quiet. Burnet waits, stewing quietly, while Lusamine finds her words. You will not be able to control his relationship with Death. So Lillie nuzzles herself into his sweatshirt and lets her tears stain the gray jersey. The tires squeal and Hala lurches forward. “Why the fuck did TMZ know before we did?” But really, you need some serious comfort food to go along with your day off, and I’ve always been the better cook. ? A carnivorous diet made her quite the strong…proverbial watchdog. But being around Lucario amplifies it, I think?” Ash postulates. After three more balled-up rejects, Olivia takes Kukui’s phone and dials Delia for him. “You have a cage match in two days, you know you should get in the gym.”, “Ooh! “Fine! Miss Deputy Zhou gasps, but it’s over in a mere second. “Thanks. “...It is mine, right?”, She rolls her eyes. That’s why I was trying to get you and Kukui and I to hang out together! Layers, jackets, sweaters…but what about when you live in a fucking tropical climate? She steps out onto the porch, letting the humid night breeze warm her skin. Ash breaks the near-silence. “Boy or girl, do you think?”, “Hm, I’m not sure. “Holy fuck, you guys, stop. Kukui’s eyes sweep to the side. “Where’s Kukui-hakase?”, There’s a deep baritone from the doorframe. can’t You can go to sleep. “Ma’am, you may stay if you like, but know that no information disclosed here can be shared.”. “Actually, that would be great, they would probably really enjoy that.”, “Yay! But I think it has too many memories for them. You guys are the best, bringing me all kinds of cool stuff!”. Like Rosalind Franklin, except actually living and not dying from radiation!”. I wouldn’t dare.” He tightens the knot of his tie. Ash brings Pikachu up into his arms, knowing that he’s just going to dream about, “Nope.” Ash bounces gently, then stops as he discovers that it takes a, But regardless, Ash is in his new room now--a, room, way bigger than the hospital rooms he’s seen in movies. “...TV?” Ash asks, incredulous. “Nessa…she’s my hero,” Lana sighs dreamily. ‘Cos if he’ll go away if I make some sort of compromise with him—“ He stops mid sentence, looking off into the ceiling. “Hey, keiki,” Kukui murmurs as they get back to their spots at Ash’s bedside. I’m sorry.”, “I have to stay here another He recovered from all of his deaths in the past without his mother. Guarded. There are sirens outside already, drowning out the sound of the rain against glass—how much time has passed? It was even rarer for “Was it…a big surprise, or was it just a good-ol’ consensual…kiss-thing?” He chuckled nervously. I got a bunch of DMs on the official Champ account the night he said that…” He murmurs quietly, “It wasn’t nice stuff. “Yes, because this is your biggest non-title fistfight of the, Woo!” He whoops, clapping Kukui’s shoulders. Alola’s happy you’re back.”. what He scratches the back of his head and laughs, “Oh, well, if you feel everything I feel, maybe you’d know how I’m really concerned and confused for Kukui-hakase, especially about how he seems okay all of a sudden.”. “You’re good as new.”. do that, not with the blueberry. know “Okay, well, take it easy today. “I really hate it here. And we can file that claim with HR whenever you want, okay?”, Kapono steps back. Kap liked his job before, sure, but the only exciting part about it was his side hustle—Battle Royal—which lost its zest when Kukui accidentally unmasked himself. In lieu of his response, the deputy retorts, “Here’s some free advice. . It’s not your fault. Arigato gozaimasu! hey, I’m worried about something, let’s go out and talk about it. Kukui pauses thoughtfully as if he’s trying to remember what he planned to say. Nanu explicitly told him that he and Ash shouldn’t be making public appearances, not when they're being stalked. I’ll see you then.”. I guess you could do that.” She should have gone down to meet with the kids, not Kukui. They’ve got a, “The Hakase said you’d be out for a while. “And PT? It’s Burnet’s. So much weird shit happened that night that Kap wasn’t sure was fact or fiction. It’ll be fuckin’ “Fine, but you already know I’m tracking your phone. “When did this conversation become about me? ’ They were okay. What about you?”. Another reason why I think this was organized.”, “Well, you could have told me that from the beginning.” Out of habit, she moves to key in her Interpol credentials, but the computer just beeps sadly. It was clear that Looker knew otherwise, just like Zhou does; Nanu’s still in contact with Giovanni, he always has been. Is a symptom of pregnancy self-esteem issues? “And why is Kukui worse than me, a plan I can support,” Lana laughs. Then, Rampage mumbles quietly: “Your son watchin’ right now? “I just wanted to check on...how your feelings are feeling.” Kapono sets the Wii remote down and leans an elbow back on the couch, all attention on the Champion. Awkward silence passes as Looker and Nanu realize they’re on the same side, and Zhou laughs. panting from his short marathon, sinks down to his knees. “Ah! “Professors, it’s okay, I’m fine, don’t worry!” Ash reassures but makes no moves to get up. Kukui cocks his head, laughing in a pained squeal, “Killing Ash, though? His movement patterns indicate his base is ten miles northwest of here, towards the Gauntlet.”, “At least once a week, at most three times, and he only goes to Ula’Ula. kidding before?”, “I did, but that was before you landed yourself in the ICU.”, “You still hit your head on the floor! I haven’t looked at the roster yet.” He rubs at his eyes. What happened to Miss Deputy Zhou?” She looks at him with…with something that Kukui can’t identify, and pecks his cheek gently. “Yes, you are.” Santos gives in. The radio plays loud enough for him to sing without hearing himself, and Lycanroc and Pikachu have got their heads sticking out the window while the orange-purple sky flies by. The screen flips from the anchor to the courtroom. He killed himself. “Olivia offered to visit with her this afternoon and she declined. “Good.” Kukui lowers himself down next to him, then scoops him up by the hips and places him in his lap. “You need anything?”. “I should have just, That way, none of this mess would have happened, and all the trouble I cause could, and I could stop hurting the people I love.”, .” Burnet’s voice is low and full of carefully measured dread. , and his undying allegiance to Viren. Okay.” Burnet takes a deep breath. ” Nanu screams. “Our ‘lack of entertainment material at this time.’” The agent winces, looking down to the table. That’s weird. The doctor’s lounge might not be the most luxurious of spaces, but it had a sofa and an eleven-year-old Wii, which Ash was enjoying immensely. a police casualty in that case...the hitman...he came to our ?” Looker sets down his briefcase and shields his face with his arms. Your aura capacities have grown too powerful. “I…don’t know how to tell her that I don’t want to be in a relationship with her, and I don’t want to hurt her feelings, ‘cos she’s a great friend, but, y’know…”, Kukui nodded. I just…I dunno, I think I’m paranoid. “I know. Kukui felt awful for it. “Ooh, I know, you want some Tapu Cocoa? “G’night, love you…”. Kukui watches as they wheel Ash’s stretcher inside the ER loading bay, leaving Kukui alone with a quick mutter of Ash, are you with me? A full bond. “That’s…an interesting argument.” Kukui raises his brow. Why does Tom let Gatsby and Daisy drive home together? Burnet smiles at the little note Kukui left her. You might be a little bloated, though, and that’s normal, and it’s also very normal and healthy to start putting on weight. “Well, let’s Tackle this Barrage,” he laughs sheepishly. Nanu and Something hurting?” Kukui frets over him. Kap looks to Santos—this is supposed to be a surgeon’s job...not to say Kapono didn’t know how to suture. nothing He dashes off to get them and comes back in record time, brandishing his supplies and getting to work on her shoulder. ’ Fine.”. It’s more just a nasty bruise now. Burnet, where are you?”, “At the Konikoni ferry terminal…why? But I feel like my only personality characteristic is His shrink says this is to be expected, that it’ll get better as things get back to normal, but it’s been “I don’t know any of that. You explicitly aren’t allowed to do that. “No, he's not. Lucario sinks down to sit next to Ash. “ It’s over,” he murmurs, chin resting on the gurney next to Ash’s face. “...Okay?”. The door opens and Dr. Santos peeks her head in, speaking with her icy, biting Unovan accent. It was released in April 2001 as the fourth and final single from Urban's first American self-titled album. Kukui knows she’s right, even if she’s oversimplifying. You think I would’ve sent you away to your parents for three weeks—make you take out the three weeks of leave we were saving for our, a police casualty in that case...the hitman...he came to our, “Shh!” She elbows him. “We’ve arrived, Professor.” Hala sighs and picks the phone back up again. Where The Blacktop Ends tab by Keith Urban. “If no one else's gonna say it, I will!”. “…If you really want to publish it—“, Sycamore shakes his head. But wasn’t she supposed to be on Akala? He’s assisting us in the investigation.” Nanu gestures to his partner. I was just looking for you.” Kukui kisses her curls gently. “She’s going to be the hardest to find, though. night, with Ash held at gunpoint. They’re virtually alone, save for a few sleepy TSA agents. Greninja’s thoughts are calm, finally, floating by without stress or strain because he Kukui winces, bites his lip, and looks as if he will cry. “Lycanroc!” Ash laughs and rolls his eyes—Lycanroc had taken off to chase the ball…right into the grimy, algae-covered lagoon. He takes Burnet’s warm, familiar hand with his left, and uses his right to grasp Ash’s limp, cold hand. Flipp'd over? We were close and we found something, obviously. I’m gonna go work with Kukui’s kid, the most upbeat little braddah I have ever met who takes my advice seriously and makes leaps and bounds of progress every day. damn Santos nudges Kapono gently into the room. Kukui pouts momentarily, his pursed lips quivering with barely-held-back laughter. “Awwwww, sweetheart! He curses his manager and the Battle Royal producers inside. “Ganbare! jesus there are a bunch of ocs in this chapter, im so sorry. Kukui laughs and shakes his head. I call my next witness.’”. “But—the stuff in the road, with the sh-shooting—Giovanni killed Viren, he didn’t die of a heart attack.”, “You’re right. did, ’ Do you “What’re we doing today?” Ash glances at the needle, brow furrowing gently. Did you let him go off and save the world again and kill himself in the process! We might keep watch there tonight, though.” She holds out a pokeball and recalls the Jumpluff. “You can hold me if you like. “Don’t!” She finds herself yelling, backing away like Lusamine was going to hit her. Nanu's moral counterpart. .”, “…Fair.” Burnet chews on her nail absentmindedly. You’re trending on Twitter. It is very easy to believe nothing from that night ever happened. Gotta read Mimo her bedtime story.” Kiawe lifts Ash’s cast gingerly, like its a Pokemon egg about to burst, and passes it to Misty, who takes his spot on the couch. ”. It’s only my thumb.” He flexes it back and forth, wincing with each movement. How did she get here? “I was a Boy Scout, back when I was convinced being a Boy Scout would make me straight.”, Burnet laughs and throws an arm around her husband’s pseudo-brother. “Call.”, “Don’t say it, Soph,” Mallow warns. “I love you too, buddy!”. “Oh, the concussion, duh! “He’s fine. “Mm, no, don’ think so.”. “If I focus hard, Greninja doesn’t feel a thing from my side.” “I…it hurts you a lot, Kukui-hakase. But we aren’t even having problems. “Stupid kid. “Pikachu is Hala winces. He’s going to be asking all sorts of questions when he wakes up. “If you mean the wife of Phillip Wilson, the man who tried to kill Ash, then no.”, “You will leave her alone. Sure enough, there’s a small amount of blood speckled on his abdominal dressing. feel like having any of these conversations with his mind already preoccupied. deliberately Mallow would pick this question. They’re identical, except one has many black lines all over the neatly-typed report. Yeah, so, I didn’t die. “We had a mutual enemy. “Er, in the words of Sapphira: "You like Kukui? Rotom’s been on a long assignment for Aether—he volunteered to head into a wormhole along with one of their standard probes. “Kukui-hakase, please come here.” Ash holds out both hands. “Is this about Viren, by any chance?”. His engine shuts off, then he comes up—with Kapono trailing behind him. He just wanted today off. Kap holds out a hand to pull him up and get him to standing, then watches as Ash propels himself down the hallway. He nearly implodes when Ash has so much as a papercut. He’s pulled to standing, jogs to the sink, and quickly splashes his face with water. Popping four ibuprofen with his Tapu Cocoa is probably helping, too, and Kukui re-drawing the intricate traditional Alolan thigh tattoo on his cast while Ash snuggles against Burnet and her (Kukui’s) newly-washed, still-warm-from-the-dryer sweatshirt might also be contributing to his relaxed state. “Now, I don’t know your friends, but that wasn’t a very nice note.” Burnet frowns, staring at the characters she couldn’t read with contempt. “On it.” Kukui thumbs her shoulder for an instant, then turns on his heel to head upstairs. that can’t make it to the public.” He frowns along with Ash, eyes sympathetic. “Mew is a pokemon...if it even exists, that is. The works. goes into the seach bar. “I wasn’t there for you...I’m sorry.”, She frowns. Once Nanu shuts the door behind them, he growls, “I’m so glad you’re having a ball running this investigation. He’s gonna throw up if he sits here under Hala’s gaze any longer. “Woah, hey there, Munchlax, you’re being sweet too! You can go to sleep. “You’re bleeding from the mouth just a little bit. “Okie. “Of course you can. “…But there’s no Greninja here.”, “No, no, Greninja and I don’t have to be close to do it.” Ash sits up, brushing off Kukui’s hands trying to push him back down with enough strength to convince Kukui he had nearly recovered from his episode. You’re not alone in feeling that way.” Burnet rubs his shoulders. You arrive home at 9 pm on weekdays. Ash feels…a very quiet aura. at him. He scoops Ash up off the ground and cradles him in his arms, murmuring soft comforts while the boy remains in a state of near catatonia. “How does tāngjiǎo sound? “Well, I dunno, I’m no geneticist. But I think if we stay at this speed we can get there in…okay, Olivia just said she can shave it down to thirty minutes if we really punch it.”, “Alright, well, be careful. Hard it nearly swings over and Burnet. ” Kukui and I Burnet! They gon na...? ” Pikachu... deadpans, which was.. 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