Lambency (Ingo x Reader)

62. First Mission

You feel like it has been an eternity since you last woke up to the sounds of the city.

The noise of conversations and footsteps on the street.

Children playing and laughing.

Carts or rickshaws, perhaps? Some sort of vehicles, or so you think... It could wheelbarrows for all you know about that time period.

After spending so much time surrounded by nature – in the forest or the mountains, this life seems strange and somewhat nostalgic to you.

You open your eyes and realise that Ingo's futon was put away.

I did not hear anything. I must have been completely knocked out...

Looking more closely, you see him sitting on a cushion in front of a short-legged table, his back to you. You believe he is drinking a cup of tea, as the smell of green tea embalms the room. Sneasel is curled up on another cushion next to him and looks content.

"Good morning."

Sneasel purrs and Ingo turns towards you.

"Good morning, (Name). Did you have a restful sleep?"

"Yes! Very much!"

Ingo looks satisfied.

"Now that you're awake, I'll go and get us breakfast. I won't be long. For your information, the hot bath is ready. You may want to freshen up before refueling your tank. Your clothes are dry and hung in the bathroom."

"You're so efficient, as always! Thanks..."

He nods then immediately puts on his coat and hat and leaves. Sneasel runs up to you and meows excitedly.

"Hehe, you can't wait to have breakfast, can you?"

He takes Cyndaquil's Poké Ball from your bag and chews on it impatiently before handing it to you.

"You want to play?"

You release Cyndaquil who yawns and stretches tiredly. As soon as she sees you and Sneasel, she hops happily and squeaks. The feline Pokémon laughs merrily.

I bet they must be happy to be here as well... I sure am.

You and Ingo will be living together from now on... 

You begin daydreaming about what the future entails... until Sneasel's mischief brings you back down to earth.

"Sneasel! Don't scratch the tatami!", you reprimand him. You do not want to ruin your chances of harmonious cohabitation with Ingo from day one!

You do as Ingo said and soak in the wooden bathtub for a while, enjoying every single minute of it. It is as pleasant as the hot springs in the Alabaster Icelands.

While Cyndaquil is enjoying the heat of the room, Sneasel, on the other hand, cannot tolerate humidity and peeks at you from outside the room, waiting for the two of you to get out.

Ingo timely returns after you are done getting dressed.

You and your Pokémon cry out in wonder and drool when a mouth-watering aroma fills the room. Ingo is carrying two trays of delicious-looking food.

"What is it?!"

"Potato mochi. Mister Beni's specials. There are enough for our partners as well."

Sneasel and Cyndaquil instantly plunge on the trays but yelp at the contact of the steaming hot dish. You cannot blame them as you, too, are hungry.

During your meal, Ingo describes his morning schedule at the Training Grounds, his next catch-up meetings with Commander Kamado and Captain Zisu, and so on. He has a very busy day ahead of him.