Vol.2 Chapter 7: Don’t You Ever Get Tired?

Vol.2 Chapter 7: Don’t You Ever Get Tired?

I closed my eyes and opened them again to find myself standing in front of Joy's Poké Center house. I walked up to the front, but I heard noise coming from behind the house, so I went around back to the garden. Joy was back there with Jolene, and both women waved me over once they saw me.

"Did you get everything done that you wanted to do?" Jolene asked as I walked over to take a chair to join them.

After sitting down, I gave Jolene a sheepish grin, but then let out a sigh. "If I never slept, then maybe, but I still feel whipped from my fight with Garon. Talking to him also didn't help my exhaustion, but I didn't expect it would."

Joy reached over and took my hand. "I know that you had a scare, and it must have drained you. Maybe you should go get some rest?"

I shook my head with a grin. "I am not that tired, and I really wanted to spend some time with Jolene and Tallia tonight," I said, looking over and offering Jolene my hand. "I want to see what your habitat is going to be like, and what Tallia's is like."

Jolene smiled, taking my hand and squeezing it. "Then go see Tallia first. I would still like to chat with Joy for a bit before we turn in for the night," she said with a knowing smile and wink that left little room for misinterpretation.

I chuckled, appreciating her playful demeanor. "Alright, I'll go see Tallia first and then come back for you," I said, giving her hand a gentle squeeze before standing up.

Joy smiled warmly at me. "Enjoy your time with Tallia. We'll be here when you get back."

"Just close your eyes," I said, and Tallia sighed, pressing her face into my chest and hugging me back.

Tallia really wasn't like the others, except for Lusamine, but she was more aggressive than Tallia. I would have to take my time with her, since I not only had Tallia who loved me, or thought she did, but her mother was also head over heels for me, and not shy about it. Sighing myself, I closed my eyes, and let Cryo direct me to Tallia's new Habitat.

When I opened my eyes again, Tallia and I were standing in a lush, vibrant forest. The air was filled with the scent of blooming flowers and the sound of birds chirping melodiously. Sunlight filtered through the canopy of leaves, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor.

Tallia pulled away from our hug, looking around in awe. "This... this is beautiful," she breathed, her eyes wide with wonder.

I smiled, feeling a sense of pride and satisfaction. "This is your habitat, Tallia. It's a place where you can find peace and connect with nature. It’s designed to reflect your essence."

Tallia walked forward, running her fingers along the leaves of a nearby tree. "It's perfect. I love it," she said softly, her voice filled with genuine appreciation.

As we continued to explore, we came across a crystal-clear stream that flowed gently through the forest. Tallia knelt down, dipping her fingers into the cool water and smiling up at me. "I could spend forever here," she said, her eyes sparkling with happiness.

I sat down beside her, watching the water flow past us. "I'm glad you like it. This place is meant to be a sanctuary for you, a place where you can recharge and find solace. All you need to do is pick a place for your house."

The last few habitats I had Cryo create for the girls had houses already built, but I asked Cryo to wait from now on. I figured it could be something I did with the girls to help deepen our bonds, and as I thought, Tallia was excited at the prospect of getting her own house.