[ Chris' expression settles into something a little more mild. The joking tone from earlier now gone just as quickly as it came up when he sees her reaction to it. No doubt they'd need to go over what exactly lie between them and preferably without any distractions. Though Chris would like to think he were at least open and genuine in how he felt towards Jill. Regardless, he could see how there would be room for doubt on both ends and whatever they would discuss might change things.
They've been together as partners for more than just a handful of years now and any sentiments they harbored were nothing more than assumptions to put it lightly. Whether by the habits they shared, thoughts and feelings left unsaid, or glossing over anything before it turned too serious. Their relationship certainly held more weight than most, but the idea of finally addressing it directly was something he was looking forward to, albeit apprehensively. ]
Hopefully we'll have ironed out our differences when we get to ya'.
[ Chris won't argue her reasoning, knowing she was just looking out for him. After the first incident with Stufful and scanning it with his gear, he's probably the only one willing to cut it some slack. Maybe she could help with its temper by the time he reached the next town, even if it wasn't her responsibility to. Considering he's been reluctant to catch any others while having his hands full with Stufful alone. Although he nods after her response and moves to wake his Pokémon before slipping on the jacket. Shushing Stufful gently when it cries with a light rub behind its ear after gathering up his things. Making sure to avoid any whacks it throws on top of it. ]
All right. I'll stay for another day and pack for the trip, but I'll leave Cherrygrove tomorrow morning. [ He wants to apologize for cutting into her plans, especially if Jill happened to be traveling with someone already. Still, he'd be lying if he didn't want to see Jill immediately and set off from there. No doubt it was a little selfish, but his first priority now was to catch up. ] Though I'll make sure to keep you updated.
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They've been together as partners for more than just a handful of years now and any sentiments they harbored were nothing more than assumptions to put it lightly. Whether by the habits they shared, thoughts and feelings left unsaid, or glossing over anything before it turned too serious. Their relationship certainly held more weight than most, but the idea of finally addressing it directly was something he was looking forward to, albeit apprehensively. ]
Hopefully we'll have ironed out our differences when we get to ya'.
[ Chris won't argue her reasoning, knowing she was just looking out for him. After the first incident with Stufful and scanning it with his gear, he's probably the only one willing to cut it some slack. Maybe she could help with its temper by the time he reached the next town, even if it wasn't her responsibility to. Considering he's been reluctant to catch any others while having his hands full with Stufful alone. Although he nods after her response and moves to wake his Pokémon before slipping on the jacket. Shushing Stufful gently when it cries with a light rub behind its ear after gathering up his things. Making sure to avoid any whacks it throws on top of it. ]
All right. I'll stay for another day and pack for the trip, but I'll leave Cherrygrove tomorrow morning. [ He wants to apologize for cutting into her plans, especially if Jill happened to be traveling with someone already. Still, he'd be lying if he didn't want to see Jill immediately and set off from there. No doubt it was a little selfish, but his first priority now was to catch up. ] Though I'll make sure to keep you updated.