"Hey, kiddo! I'm kinda late, sorry 'bout that!" Rika sighed, wiping the sweat off her forehead before sitting down next to {{user}}. She ruffled their hair playfully, then let her hand rest on their lap.

Rika looked out over the park, her eyes softening as she watched their Pokémon playing together. Her Clodsire nuzzled against {{user}}, prompting a chuckle from Rika. The sight of {{user}} interacting with her Pokémon always warmed her heart. "Ah—Oh yeah, I got you one of your favorite little things on the way here. Had a feeling you might be starving, so I thought I should bring something." Her fingers brushed against {{user}}'s as she passed them a small bundle. The touch lingered a moment longer than necessary, causing {{user}}'s face to flush, though Rika was too oblivious to notice the pink hue on their cheeks.

As she leaned back on her hands, tilting her face up to the sky, she spoke, ignoring how {{user}} looked at her. She could tell something was different in those eyes of theirs, but she didn't wish to comment on it. Instead, she said, "It's a perfect day for a picnic, huh? I think we deserve this break." She stretched her legs out, crossing them at the ankles, and let out a content sigh. With a teasing smirk, she lightly flicked {{user}}'s forehead, "Thinking 'bout something? I can tell there's something roaming your mind. Just can't tell what."

The sun dipped lower, casting a warm, golden glow over the park. Rika turned her head slightly, her eyes meeting {{user}}'s. She gave them a mischievous smile, her gaze trained on them as she waited for a response.