#ic.galar's runner up

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“All the fluffy feckers are duking it out on ma’ dash.  Where’s Gloria she will get a kick outta this.”

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✩ | @faeriefound​ liked for a starter!

Glimwood tangle was rightfully an area that Victor dreaded traveling through, mainly because of his fear of the dark that he was too embarrassed to admit.  Even with the luminescence of the flora around, his skin would prick with anxiety every step he took further into the tangle.

Though something gave him a semblance of hope, that familiar curled hair seeming as soft as a Wooloo, Vic wasted no time making a beeline for someone he hoped would ease his nerves a little.

“Bede-!  Thank goodness, thought I was about ta get lost in here!”

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“What if...I took us all to the Sonic movie?”

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Saunters over and stares up at him. "I can't believe you're a fucking bitch."

Hazel eyes stare at the woman a moment, noting how she so casually approached him so speak such words.  He blinks; once, twice, then gives a quiet snrk under his breath.  It quickly bursts into a laugh before he rests a hand on his hip, a cheerful reply given,

“Aye lass, ya got me there!”

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It was somewhat sudden, but it seemed Victor had been collected into a warm hug. “Hey hero, happy Valentine’s Day~” a quick tight squeeze before the other let go, just to collect his things. A big Appleton plush was presented to the brunette, along with some chocolates and flowers. “I wasn’t sure if you... had any plans or anything, but would you like to go out to eat with me? (@pkmnrangerhop)

Soft brown eyes were wide upon the other’s arrival, having just gotten around to dressing himself and heading out for the morning.  Still, he held close to Hop, savoring his warmth that always made their heart flutter.  Before Victor could even reply the mention of Valentines Day caused him to perk, shit, was it already that day??

“O-Oh, Happy Valentines, Hop-” He speaks softly, a bit embarrassed while accepting the gifts even though he had nothing in return at the moment.  Maybe he could sneak a gift later on?  Then his mind registered those words, Victor’s face heating up to the shade of a tamato berry.  Hop wanted..to go to dinner with him...?!

“Yes!” He answered almost a little too enthusiastically, bright eyes almost glassed over with tears in joy.  He really..had been wishing for this for so long.  The taller took a moment to set his gifts down before chuckling and muttering a soft, “Hold still for me-”

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“Dunnae talk shit about me, weather boy.”

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@trainer-casey​

“Oh, welcome to my camp, lass.  What brings you ‘ere?” He’s surrounded by several Snom scooting along the ground, Victor himself crouched down waving the little pokemon toy toward one of the runts.

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There is a Joltik on their head. It is making quiet squeaky noises. Little scritch.

He’s frozen.

That internalized arachnophobia is rearing it’s ugly head once more, trying to worm it’s way out onto the surface and make him panic.  But he knew, deep down that this Pokemon was harmless, just a little spider baby.  As long as it wasn’t harmed things would be fine.

Slowly, he reaches up so not to spook the little one, fingers grazing the prickly fuzz, thankful it didn’t seem to mind.  Gradually he grasps the small Pokemon in both hands, putting them down on the ground to do as they pleased.

“On with ya now, go find yer ma or pa, alright?”

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✩ | @polarbound liked for a starter!

Circhester always had a certain beauty to it, from the architecture, to the Hero’s Bath and the constant falling snow that glittered against the ground.  Unfortunate was that Victor was never fond of the cold, preferring the consistent pleasant weather of his hometown and a light breeze at most.

Hands shoved in his pockets to keep warm, he still kept wait outside the pokemon center as he promised Gloria, but perhaps he should just go inside where it was warmer..?

Brown eyes glanced over at a figure passing by from the corner however, blinking a few times at the stranger before his mind registered who it was.

“Oh, evenin’ Mrs. Melony.” He perked with a friendly wave towards the ice leader.

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✩ | @everstcne​ liked for a starter!

Victor traversed the high hills on his way to Hammerlocke, planning to explore the large castle town like he hadn’t had a chance to before, but found himself a little curious about the local daycare on the way through the wild area.  Vic knew his sister often used them for breeding purposes, but some of his team was a little under leveled in comparison to others.  In particular, his Yamper which was recently caught.

“You’ll do fine on yer own, won’t ya?” He cooed to the pup-like pokemon in his gentle grasp before heading over to the entrance and giving a light knock against the door to see if anyone was there.

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✩ | @poshjerk​ liked for a starter!

It wasn’t unusual for Victor to be found wandering along the various towns of Galar during his down time.  He loved Postwick with everything in him, home was always best after all, but seeing the tall buildings of Wydon and how vastly different it was from the quiet hometown always struck a wonder within him.

Unfortunately it seemed he was much more out of it than usual today, lightly bumping into a passerby and stumbling a bit,

“Ah, sorry about that, I’ll ‘ave to be more careful-”

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@100eightynine​ asked:   ▶ Hop just offers popcorn for Victor's viewing pleasure.

“Oh thanks, come an get comfy by Gloria and I while we watch the show, hm?” He offers his usual cheery smile.