"...Does Tha' Mean I'm Eatin' Yer Dinner?"

"Ehh, not questioned tha' much."

He must admit that he'd expected way more questions about the fish part. But he'd only really had a handful of people ask about that-- or him in general. For some it was violence on sight instead.

"Thank ya f'r bein' kind." A nod as his Pokémon all start munching outside of the bathroom (way too cramped in here otherwise).

"As f'r questions... Shoot. I'll try t'answer what I can."

-✖

Cataleya thinks for a moment before nodding. "Think I can manage that. Be back in a bit..."

The trek to and from the kitchen takes a little while, but she returns with food and some bowls for his Pokemon as promised. It's econo kibble in a big bag, so nothing fancy, but it'll ensure his team is fed.

"Now...I'm sure you've been questioned about all sorts of things by this point, but I have some of my own. Can't blame a girl for being curious when someone like you is being hidden away in her friend's bathroom, yeah?" she asks, mouth quirking in a mischievous grin.

"I'll even answer some questions, too, if I can."

TM21:Frustration - How do you process or work through your emotions? TM22:Solar Beam - Do you have any aggressive traits?

Pokemon Asks: TMs (ORAS) - Accepting!

"...I'm gonna be honest with ya. I have no idea. Usually jus' let it all pile up or ignore them. Then they eventually jus' go away on their own."

As for aggressive traits...

"I mean, I like breakin' stuff sometimes, an' I am no' afraid t'throw punches if needed. So yeah, I guess?"

@whereskymeetsea approached: " i was pretty mean back then, wasn't i? " <- said with a chill yet slightly smug grin. yea. mean. she kicked his ass severely

"...Yeah, actually. Ya were." He hasn't forgotten the massive ass-kicking, no. "Ya still smug 'bout it, hmm? Well, no matter. I needed it a' the moment."

"How has it been weeks since I started playin' this game..." He's still playing Pokémon Crossing...

"I jus' wanna ask ya somethin'... I can't even really like. Leave this thing. Promise."

Yeah okay he has a feeling he's kinda fucked now.

BESTIES WHY THE FUCK IS FORMER LEADER OF TEAM AQUA ARCHIE IN PLUMERIA'S BATHTUB. WHY IS HE A FISH. WHAT THE FUCK!!!!!!!!!

" no thanks sorry"

@profprincess liked for a starter:

He's staring a bit. Did he know this person from somewhere...? Either way, she is pretty cute, so he decides to start a conversation.

"So. Water, huh?" ...He's mentally facepalming at himself.

"Guess he jus' don' like me, then." Wouldn't be the first person who didn't like him in this house.

"But yer learnin' t'swim then? That's good. The ocean's nice f'r the most part."

"Yeah! That's him" she had a big smile on her face. "Though he diesnt seem to ba angry around me"

"Wonder how the final round's gonna go..."

"...Until I feel better?"

"BWAHAHAHA!!" So he was planning on starting shit with him when he felt better? Now that's funny. No, really, it hurts to laugh but fuck he's doing it. At this rate he's gonna pop his stitches.

"Lookin' forward to it." Archie grins, leaning a little closer. Been a while since he had a good fist fight, and a laugh, too.

"...I guess I can't force ya t'like me, tho'. Jus' felt like ya'd understand me a bit. Even if I'm a merfolk."

"Daaamn, really? Who would've thought bein' forced to be nice doesn't woooork."

Hey, he's shit at that. Who gives a shit. As far as he knows, he's not yelling or insulting him, so that's nice enough.

"Dude, don't flatter yourself. I don't hate ya.

Just don't like ya." a shrug "Simple as."

For no reason at all, of course. ...at least until he offers to punch him?!

"--huh??? Nah, hey-- nah. I promised Plumes I wasn't gonna start shit until ya feel better, and I'm fuckin' not taking a punch in the face and just sit here like, hoh, thank you for the free therapy!"

"..." So that's how this was gonna be, hmm? He's in the shittiest position right now too, 'cause if he retaliates he's giving him ammo to throw him out for real.

Cheekfins flared, he just retracts further into the bathtub, praying that at least the sparks don't hit him. This sucks.

"Sure, sure - get your beauty sleep." Jacks waved an hand in dismiss, pretending like he was going to just relax. But in truth he figured, if he was being the worst roommate ever, maybe the guy would just fuck off on his own.

So he released his Toxtricity. "Just ignore me and my buddy just jammin' out a bit." And as if on cue, Riff the Toxtricity began to play some loud music, causing sparks to jump into the air.