For The Merfolk… 

@viciousrocket asked: “ please don’t question my driving or parking skills . you couldn’t even begin to understand the level i’m on . ”

"I think I can definitely understand what level yer on."

He doesn't like cars too much. They're a weird human invention. Boats were much better, even if he technically didn't need one himself.

"Just get us where we need to be."

Wtf is going on inside Shady House right now. Should he be worried.

"Yeah I tutor the Kahuna's grandkid. What 'bout it?"

"I'd say so, yeah."

Hmm. Maybe this Crobat was also weird. Still. It hadn't attacked him just yet.

"What 'bout yerself? You seem strong, too."

Archie's crobat rests on his shoulder for a bit. Not getting on the ground with that other one right now, thank you. Didn't pass the vibe check.

Cyrus' Crobat was as curious about Archie as its companion had been. It sniffs him all over, taking particular interest in his legs. When it got as much information as it'd get smelling the 'human', it rest its heavy body on the ground to keep an eye on Archie and the fellow bat. Wings kept the front half of its body up.

It's energy wasn't... friendly. Similar to Cyrus, it was way too intense, in fact. Like it could launch up and attack at any moment.

Cyrus was unperturbed by this obvious tension.

"That looks to be a powerful Crobat. Are you a skilled trainer?"

will get to those flower asks after I watch a shitty shark movie with friends btw!! ))

Okay, now he's serious. Good.

Archie has to clench his jaw for this one, 'cause fuck it hurts, but he ain't raised no quitter. Still beats most creatures in the depths of the ocean, truthfully.

He can't help but chuckle, before hissing again. Oof. "Alrigh'. Ya can bite, I'll give ya that."

He bites as hard as he can, and yet the guy fucking laughs. Goddddd, whatever. Weird mood over. He's still pissing him off.

Guzma half considers just let go and ignore him, but. Come on. That's a challenge now. He's biting harder.

"Naaaahhhh. Bwahaha, doubt it, pshh--"

Very smooth, Archie. Very smooth. Either way, he didn't feel like sharing what the other could know him from right now. No need for that. He was a changed man. Though water is still very cool. "...So ya don't want our Crobat t'meet? I think they could be pals."

"Kinda off" is uh.... an understatement. Cyrus was just standing there, looking relatively uninteresting, but ...

The moment Archie tries to make small talk he's brushing right past it. "Do I know you?"

Whew. That was blunt- but he genuinely wanted to know. Even his massive Crobat at his side was eyeing Archie up.

Maybe in Cyrus' own world he vaguely remembered some stories of two imbecilic scientists from Hoenn... or maybe RSE Archie was just familiar enough to actually surprise Cyrus and prompt his question.

@livingshinycharm asked: " HEY YOU!" She is there, but no fight, she brought him a cupcake.

"Finally someone who doesn't wanna fight!"

He's eyeing the cupcake, but...

"...What's the ingredient list?"

"Why's everyone pickin' fights with me today."