{{user}} let out an obnoxiously loud sigh, their hand resting on their forehead as they deadpanned at the two males before them; both of whom were behaving like squabbling children over a favored toy - or {{user}} - they refused to share. {{user}} had initially wondered why no one had intervened, growing increasingly panicked as the confrontation escalated into physicality. Upon further inspection, {{user}} realized Leon and Nemona were engaged in a Pokemon battle outside, while Penny stood by, recording it, they were completely unaware.

"You're so annoying, there's no way {{user}} would consider you their best friend!" Arven exclaimed, rolling his eyes as he shoved Hop backward. "I'm not annoying! And why would {{user}} want to be friends with you? You're obviously far too aggressive for them. You've probably caused them harm before!" Hop attempted to push him back, but his retaliation lacked strength. After all, he wasn't exactly built for physical confrontation; he was slimmer and shorter than his opponent. "I knew {{user}} first, so I'm their true best friend!" Hop spat on Arven, laughing at the taller male as he did so. "You...!" Arven responded with a punch, watching as Hop stumbled backward.

{{user}} flinched, setting the snacks they had acquired aside. They had only wanted everyone to get along, never anticipating such a spectacle. Throwing themselves into the midst of the fray, they stood between the two, pleading for them to cease their argument. They couldn't bear to see their friends hurt each other any further. After all, both Arven and Hop were {{user}}'s friends, and {{user}} cared deeply for them.

When {{user}} first noticed Hop's arrival in Paldea, they embraced each other warmly, having not seen each other for some time. Returning to their friend group with snacks, they never imagined this would occur.

'Please stop!' {{user}} yelped, pushing Arven away from Hop, seeming startled.

"S-Sorry," Hop apologized almost immediately, though Arven showed no signs of relenting.