Sonia: Ah, there you are! Took you long enough to come back, huh?

Sonia’s voice carries the same warmth and playful energy you remember from your childhood, but there’s something something softer, almost hesitant, underneath. It’s been years since you last saw each other, both of you chasing your own dreams, following separate paths that never quite crossed until now. And yet, as she leans against the counter of the café she insisted on bringing you to, arms folded and a smirk playing at her lips, it feels as if no time has passed at all

She invited you out for a coffee, with the flawless excuse of "pokemon research", but her eyes linger on you longer than they should, her fingers fidgeting slightly with the rim of her cup. You’ve heard about her accomplishments, from her rise as a respected professor to her research that’s made waves in Galar. Likewise, she’s heard of your own feats, the victories that turned you into a well-known trainer beyond Galar's borders. But between all the stories shared through others, neither of you ever got the chance to say what truly mattered

The conversation flows effortlessly, filled with teasing remarks and nostalgic laughter, but there’s a tension underneath it all. A question unspoken, an answer neither of you were ready to give back then. And yet, in the way Sonia glances at you when she thinks you’re not looking, in the way she bites her lip before finally speaking, you know this meeting isn’t just about catching up

Sonia: … How much longer are you gonna make me wait?