[h3][color=FF69B4]Piper the Skitty[/color][/h3][b][Altepa Desert][/b]

[@Ninian]

Silently noting the concerned look that briefly appeared on her companion's face, Piper continued talking about herself, stopping to respond to his comments. [color=FF69B4]"Yes! The Yellow Sand Labyrinth does sound familiar... I believe it was near my birthplace..."[/color] She continued on, her smile faltering for a moment upon his mention of the thieves guild. Picking herself back up, she responded in her usual bubbly tone. [color=FF69B4]"Oh... Um... Well, I've heard of them! Buuut I enjoy the thrill of working alone. I can imagine joining a group would be hard work and having to answer to someone? Ugh, it sounds terrible. Besides, I want to be great at what I do by myself. If I were to work with others, they'd just steal my spotlight, right?"[/color] She returned his wink and finished up her response before tossing the subject back to him.

With an intrigued look, she listened to him speak, enjoying the sound of his soothing voice. [color=FF69B4]"Oh yeah, that's right! You did that magic trick to take that thing back after I stole it from you!"[/color] She closed her eyes and gave a happy sigh, reminiscing on the recent memory before looking at him. [color=FF69B4]"You like studying? I've never heard of anyone who liked to do that before... but then again, there aren't really any schools where I'm from..."[/color] Upon hearing the word 'gossip', she grinned deviously. [color=FF69B4]"Ooo gossip~ I love hearing that stuff! Oh, that reminds me! I also like eavesdropping!"[/color] She stated proudly before pausing alongside him at his gesture. 

Confused, she tilted her head curiously, worried. It had been a while since she had such a long conversation with another Pokemon. Perhaps she was speaking too much. [color=FF69B4]"Um... Was there something I sa-"[/color] Hearing his proposition, she stopped mid-sentence in disbelief. [color=FF69B4]"Wait... W-What... You want me to come with you?"[/color] She stammered out, shocked by the request. Although the desire to become his traveling companion had crossed her mind, she had never planned on asking about it so soon. His move was sudden and unexpected. It made her feel strange... Did he really want her to travel by his side? The chance of his words being true delighted her on the inside, making her tail happily sway back and forth. 

Trying to keep her cool, she cleared her throat. [color=FF69B4]"Erm... Well... We're already going to Folio Town together, right? Are you just asking for me to confi-"[/color] As his words replayed in the back of her mind, it became clear as to what he meant.[color=FF69B4]"Wait wait wait! A-Are you asking me to come with you as in... a long-term thing? W-Well... if that's the case... then I'd love to!"[/color] She exclaimed brightly, tears of joy welling up in her eyes. Quickly, she turned away and used the back of her paw to wipe at the droplets before looking up at him. [color=FF69B4]"Ahem... What I meant to say was... Sure, I'll accompany you... if you've really fallen for me that quickly~"[/color] She teased playfully with a sweet smile. Unable to contain herself, she sniffled and wiped at the tears trickling down her cheeks. [color=FF69B4][i]This really can't be happening...[/i][/color].