[archie winces-- he does indeed forge very strong bonds with any pokémon he catches (and people? he has people in his life too, sometimes). this seems like a situation that seems like it'll end in mareanie having to be realised into the wild again. while it's... for the best, sometimes, to let pokémon go when they need to, it's still sad.
he sighs, putting his hand on james' shoulder again.]
I'm sure you two can work it out. She'll come around. [though... being here definitely throws a wrench into the release back into the wild part. unless it also stunts her growth?] Maybe she'll realise but still want to stay with you. It helps that you're already aware of it and want to help. Her realising you're not what she wants you to be is the step before her realising you still care and want to help her.
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he sighs, putting his hand on james' shoulder again.]
I'm sure you two can work it out. She'll come around. [though... being here definitely throws a wrench into the release back into the wild part. unless it also stunts her growth?] Maybe she'll realise but still want to stay with you. It helps that you're already aware of it and want to help. Her realising you're not what she wants you to be is the step before her realising you still care and want to help her.
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Mareanie, a word!
[She pops out and splashes in the water. James crouches down.]
We're going to have a lot to work through together, Mareanie. But maybe until then you and Archie's Sharpedo can play in the lake.
Doesn't that sound nice?
[She laughs and leaps towards him. He jerks backwards but doesn't dodge in time and she wraps around his head with a loving expression in her eyes.]
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...You're gettin' there.
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He'll be just fine.]