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WAAPT@tropi.us Legacy → WAAPT: In-Universe → General Noncanon Ships Thread
Duke just smiles and follows behind Herbert
"Why are you so nervous? It's not like we haven't spent time together before, even if the context is a little different, it's the same as always isn't it?"
Herbert: Well, yeah, but... it still feels kinda awkward and strange. Almost like this isn't actually happening. Though I honestly wasn't expecting you to take to this so naturally... not that I'm complaining, mind you.
-He heads through the gate into Lumiose, still rather red in the cheeks.-
"I suppose I'm like this because I don't think of romance as much more than a more personal friendship, something along those lines. Still, I never thought you'd have feelings for me like that."
Herbert: Neither did I, honestly. Even I still can't believe it... but I've had enough crushes to recognise the feeling, and this is almost certainly something more than that.
-He stops outside the Cafe Soleil.-
Herbert: Hmm... how about here?
"Seems good. I'm not particularly hungry or anything, but I guess a little snack won't hurt."
Herbert: I was just going to order us a round of drinks. That's what you're supposed to do on a date, right? I'll admit, I don't really have a lot of experience with this kind of thing...
-He heads inside and takes a seat at one of the tables, fiddling with his scarf nervously.-
Duke takes a seat himself and lets out a chuckle "You're probably well-aware that romance isn't my area. Really, just try to enjoy yourself instead of thinking of what we should do in a date. Though... Maybe we could go to an arcade later."
-Herbert nods eagerly.-
Herbert: Ooh, that sounds like an idea. And I suppose I'm just kind of nervous about this whole thing... that's probably pretty obvious, really, and I figure that you can probably guess why. After all, I've had my doubts about whether or not you like me before, and now there's a whole other layer to worry about as well... then again, I'm probably just overreacting...
-He starts twiddling his thumbs awkwardly.-
"To be honest... I'm not sure how to feel about this. It's hard to see you as much more than a little brother right now." said Duke, looking somewhat thoughtful "It's... Somewhat amusing how we went to master and apprentice to friends, then pretty much family and now... Well, this." he added, with a smile.
-Herbert chuckles slightly.-
Herbert: Yeah, I guess it is pretty amusing...
-His tone then becomes more serious.-
Herbert: ...Don't feel like you have to indulge me in order to avoid hurting my feelings, though. If you don't think you can see me as a... as a boyfriend, just tell me. If this is going to work, we're both going to have to want it to make it happen.
"Trust me, I'm not doing anything of that kind. I... I guess I just have to get used to the concept, this all came out of nowhere after all..." Duke then gives Herbert a smile "By the way, I thought we came here for some drinks?"
Herbert: Oh, right! Just give me a second...
-He gets up, and returns a couple of minutes later with a pair of sodas.-
Herbert: Here we are. Sorry, I guess I just kind of got distracted by our conversation. Then again, that's all going out for drinks really is, isn't it? An excuse to talk?
Duke takes his soda and drinks a little bit of it "I guess. Talking can leave someone feeling thirsty though. Anyway... So deep down you've been having feelings for me for a long time?"
-Herbert nods, leaving his drink untouched.-
Herbert: I think so, yeah... I couldn't tell you when they first started, but I reckon it was sometime before Orre. At the time, I told myself I was just doing what I'd do for any of my friends in the same situation. Now that I think about it, though, I reckon that there was something more behind it... I don't know what I was expecting in return, if I was expecting anything at all. But something kept me going, and I don't believe it was just simple bloody-minded determination.
"I see... But even though you despise the concept of a relationship between a human and a Pokémon and also prefers girls to boys... You still want me? That's... Unusual."
Herbert: Trust me, nobody finds it weirder than I do. But I guess that somewhere along the line I stopped thinking of you as a Pokemon and started seeing you as... well, as Duke.
-He gives a humourless chuckle.-
Herbert: I must seem like the worst kind of hypocrite right now...
Duke gives a quick sigh "I can't deny that, considering some of the things you've said before, but I guess I didn't help matters by staying in human form with so much frequency." he then gives a small smile "Still, I won't hold it against you. The past is the past and don't want to dwell on it. So... Are we going to the arcade then? Be warned that I'm terrible at games like those."
-Herbert rather morosely stares at his drink for a minute, then gives a small smile.-
Herbert: ...I guess you can consider this my way of trying to change my ways, then. Trust me, I'm going to try and make up for all the stupid, bigoted things I said by being the best damn boyfriend that I can be.
-He gets up.-
Herbert: And I'll start by kicking your ass down at the arcade! Race you there, big guy!
-He dashes out of the cafe.-
Duke soon gets up and starts sprinting after Herbert, he probably would outpace Herbert pretty quickly.
-This is probably true, given that Herbert has no sense of direction and can't sprint for more than about fifty metres without having to pause for breath.-
Herbert: Just... gimme a moment...
Duke then pauses as well, not looking the slightest bit tired.
"Hmm... Maybe I should expand our Aura sessions into more like some sort of gym class. You could use the exercise." said Duke, with an almost uncharacteristic smug smile.
-Herbert's response comes in-between bouts of panting.-
Herbert: Don't need... gym classes... just a little... short of breath, that's all...
"I'd say you need it. After all, being able to use Aura doesn't help much when you have a rather... Weak body like yours." said Duke, giving Herbert a pat on the head "Anyway, do you even know where the arcade is? I mostly ran after you so you wouldn't get lost." he teased.
-Herbert straightens up, looking rather annoyed.-
Herbert: Hey, I'm not weak! I can hold my own in a fight! Not everyone is lucky enough to have a physique like yours, you know. And of course I know where the arcade is! It's right over... uh...
-He glances around hopelessly.-
"Uh-huh." said Duke, with a very deadpan expression in regards to Herbert's sense of direction "And hey, I wasn't lucky, I did years of training. Sure, most of them were as a Lucario but, well... I'm still the same guy so I figure I'd retain at least some of my strength as a Lucario." he said, looking almost offended.
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