(Y/n)'s day starts with a phone call. The trill of Rotom's ringtone jolts them from their sleep. Groggily lifting themself up to assume a seated position in the hotel bed, (e/c) peek from cracked eyelids to view the screen that hovers in front of them. Seeing the smiling face of Sonia tugs as little smile of their own as they prompt the Rotom Phone to answer their childhood friend over the line.
"Hey-yo, Sonia! How's it going?"
"Nothing much. Just wanted to call before I get to work. How are you doing? Are you having a good time in Hoenn?" (Y/n)'s smile grows into a lazy grin. There is a nine-hour time difference between Galar and Hoenn, so it was a given that Sonia would think it was later within the day for them. Shifting to note the time: 9:36am, the trainer pulls themselves from under the covers to get ready.
"It's grand. Mauville is so large I could get lost in it and the hot-springs of Lavaridge are to die for," they play along. Entering the restroom, they grab a cloth and lather it to clean their face.
"Oooh, sounds like a dream. A spa day sounds good right about now. Note to self, stop by Circhester when I'm free." (Y/n) discards the cloth before moving to grab their toothbrush.
"Eh. Those are just the places I managed to visit in my free time. I wish I could've seen more, but that's kind of hard when you're traveling for work."
"I guess that's true. How is work, by the way?" (Y/n) groans.
"Same old. There've been a lot of interesting things we've come across, but it seems we're walking in circles instead of a straight line."
"That's unfortunate."
"Yes, quite unfortunate indeed. With that being said, my efforts in researching has come to an end for now...I have to get back to Unova soon to fulfill my duties there." Their words were muffled by the toothpaste in their mouth, still Sonia understands their words just barely. Laughing at hearing bristles on teeth over the line, the woman reclines in the seat in front of her vanity.
"You just never know how to sit down, do you? I don't know how you do it, y'know. Having work at home and then moving to do work elsewhere? Do you ever take a break???" A thoughtful and long-drawn hum leaves (Y/n)'s lips. Did stopping by Galar count as a break? Maybe, but it would be a rather short one considering they'd only be here for the next few days. Though they can't tell her that. It'd ruin the surprise visit.
Damn. Sonia's right.
"Now that I think about it..." silence follows. Neither of the two say anything for a moment before Sonia eventually continues.
"Take more care of yourself...OK?"
Their eyebrows furrow. Quickly muting Rotom Phone to rinse and spit, they unmute to reassure their orange-haired friend.
"Hey, don't worry about me too much, alright. I'm doing fine. Sure, I may not be taking breaks like I probably should, but I'm not wearing myself to the bone either. I rest plenty, trust me."
"..."
"Sonia?" (Y/n) hears her sigh over the line.
"I believe you. It's just that it's kinda hard to keep a good work-life balance. Just wanna make sure you're keeping it level."
"It's as level as I can possibly make it." They chirp before making a smug face. It's clear that Sonia has something else to say. The undercurrent of her worried words are heartwarming, and (Y/n) dramatically press their hands over their heart in reverence.
"You looove me," they tease to which Sonia stutters a laugh.
"Oh, hush," the laughter they share eventually dies down into a comfortable quiet.
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Life Is A Journey
FanfictionA lot had happened after they parted ways. Nevertheless, the threads that tie them together remained. From children to adults, a reunion that's long overdue leads the trio to embark on another journey. Just like old times.
