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Renato, Celeste, which of you would win at arm/thumb wrestling against each other?

Renato: Of course I would win. I’m taller, I work out more, and I’m older.
Celeste: Oh, really? Alright then, I challenge you right here right now to an arm wrestling match!
Renato: If you want to get trounced then be my guest.
[The two get in position.]
Celeste: All right, three, two, one, go!
[They struggle for a bit, but Renato clearly has the upper hand and is pushing Celeste’s arm down]
Celeste, with an evil glint in her eyes: Did you know Euphie is going to propose to you?
Renato: WHAT
[As her brother is momentarily frozen in shock, Celeste slams his arm down on the table]
Celeste: BOO YAH! I win! HA! Take that! Superior sibling, coming through.
Renato: You cheating little…. -wait was what you said true?
Celeste: How should I know? I just knew it would freak you out.
Renato: Why you!! Get back here!
[He chases her out of the room, Celeste cackling the whole time as she’s fleeing.]

Sage! what’re your favourite things to photograph? or like what types of subject do you find yourself photographing a lot? (eg. pics of people, landscape, objects)

My favorite thing to photograph is nature! I want to be a professional nature photographer as my career, so that’s what I focus on. I suppose I sometimes do portraits for friends and family…. but only since they ask, you know? When it comes to nature, I specifically like to photograph pokémon. I used to take pics of all the pokémon living at dad’s lab, but once I was older and actually knew what I was doing I started going out in the woods and fields to photograph wild pokémon. I love spending time outdoors, and I really like getting to go out into the middle of nowhere and capture that beautiful scenery and wildlife on camera. I even won a regional photography contest for the magazine I dream of working for, so, you know, I’m actually pretty damn good.

Layla what’s your favourite food, drink, and snack? Also, do you have like, a breakfast meal you routinely eat (same meal every breakfast), or does it constantly change (each breakfast meal is different)?

Hmmm, my favorite food is probably crepes. I love how you can get them in sweet or savory flavors, so they can be either a meal or dessert! You can also eat them on the go, which is always useful since I usually don’t have time for a sit-down lunch break. I tried a buckwheat flour savory crepe recently that I really enjoyed! As for drinks…. I will confess to having a soft spot for bubble tea, especially with grass jelly. I suppose this is a good answer for desserts or snacks as well, since I love most jelly or pudding snacks – especially the colorful ones like kuih lapis! Cute desserts are definitely the best, bonus points if they are my favorite color purple. Well… I might just have a sweet tooth in general, haha.

For breakfast…. well, I’m usually in a rush, so a pastry and coffee is my go to. I try to get different pastries every day though, so I’m not eating the same thing all the time. Of course, sweet pastries are preferred, though I don’t mind savory ones once in a while.

LoreKeeperShipping! :D

How they first met: Zinnia was actually the first person to find Sukarno after he turned into his human form. She was studying the murals in the Sky Pillar and making sketches of them for a plan to restore the artwork. All of a sudden, she felt the air shift and heard a loud roar, followed by a crash at the top of the tower. Zinnia ran up the stairs as fast as she could, only to find Rayquaza themselves lying in front of the altar. In fear of what possibly could have injured the great deity, Zinnia ran up to the dragon only to find them transform before her eyes into what looked like a member of her own clan. Bewildered, Zinnia had to let logic take the backseat as she moved to place her cloak around the man as he slowly gained consciousness, clearly disoriented. When she found out he didn’t speak League Standard and seemed to think it was centuries ago, she began to get worried again about what possibly could be going on. All the same, she managed to convince him to come with her to a hospital and after they figured out he was, essentially, a time-traveler with superpowers (seeing as all his memories of being a deity were missing) Zinnia was the first one to offer Sukarno a place staying with her (and his) clan in Meteor Falls.
Where their first date was: Originally, the two spent a lot of time together as Zinnia took it upon herself to introduce Sukarno to the modern world and everything that had happened since he was last mortal. As such, they traveled across Hoenn together, also hoping to maybe find other former-deities like Sukarno or gain clues as to why this happened in the first place. After their journey ended, however, Sukarno found himself making excuses to ask Zinnia questions about modern lie he already knew the answers to, just to spend time with her, while Zinnia would go out of her way to discuss history and Kaliya clan lore with Sukarno, even if she could find the answers elsewhere. Since neither seemed to be catching on to the other’s feelings, Zinnia’s grandmother just set them up on a date at a restaurant in Fallarbor Town. Needless to say, it went well, as much to the clan elder’s delight, Zinna brought Sukarno back to her home in Meteor Village that night.
When they had their first kiss: They had their first kiss on their first date, well, after it at least. Swimming with happiness that Sukarno returned her feelings, Zinnia was excited to move to the next step in their relationship, so she invited him to come home with her instead of returning to his room in the elder’s lodge. When he agreed and they returned to Zinnia’s house, she decided to set the mood by kissing him. Sukarno did not react super well to that, since he grew up in an era where courtship was supposed to be formal and physical affections reserved mainly for after marriage. Zinnia, on her part, felt super bad for rushing him, so they agreed to just hang out for the night instead. They did eventually have a proper kiss about a month later, though.
Who cooks: When they first started dating, neither of them were very good cooks, Zinnia mainly knowing the basics and Sukarno knowing none at all. Zinnia’s grandmother tried to give her more detailed lessons since someone in the family needed to know how to cook, but Zinnia just didn’t catch on too well. Sukarno, on the other hand, got his own set of cooking lessons from his future grandmother in law and found out that, not only did he enjoy cooking, he was quite good at it. Nowadays, he’s the one who cooks for the family, since Alya inherited her mother’s cooking skills.
Who proposed: Sukarno proposed! Zinnia saw it coming from a mile away though. She knew that her boyfriend wanted to at least try to keep their relationship somewhat traditional (even though he was breaking away from the traditions he was raised with in many other instances), so she let him go through the whole process of asking her grandmother for permission (she drew the line at dowry negotiations though), then formally present her with the engraved gold charm symbolizing their union. The whole Meteor Village had a huge party for the happy couple (dwarfed only by the actual wedding) and while Zinnia was overjoyed at her future, she dearly wished her sister Aster could have been there to celebrate as well.
The dominate one: Zinnia. Sukarno makes a good show of trying be the dominant one but it’s Zinnia. She regularly tops. And her husband does like it, even if he complains, because that’s just how he is. All the same, he accepts it just fine since his wife is the ‘higher ranked’ one in their relationship so traditionally she would be the dominant one. 
Their favorite pastime together: They love to travel! Especially to foreign nations. Zinnia knows she’ll eventually be tied down in Hoenn when she inherits the clan head duties from her grandmother, so she wants to see the world while she has the chance. Sukarno never traveled in the past, so he loves being able to see the world and all the different cultures, people, and pokemon that make it up. They usually forgo public transportation and fly on their dragons (Zinnia’s Salamence and Sukarno’s Flygon), making sure to hit all the important cultural and historical sights along the way. Alya was born while her parents were travelling (which caused a bit of a scandal back home for the heir to not be born in Hoenn), and her parents like to think she inherited her wanderlust from being born ‘on the road’ so to speak.
Who kissed who first: Zinnia kissed Sukarno.
Who is the flirt: Sukarno, surprisingly enough. He might be a bit on the traditional side, but once he discovers that flirting in public is socially acceptable he takes it upon himself to shower his wife in compliments all the time. Zinnia isn’t really phased by this though, and she’ll flirt right back (which will actually fluster her husband, which she finds hilarious). 
Who is the romantic: Sukarno, again, since he takes a very traditional approach to romance, doing things like buying jewelry and flowers for his wife (she appreciates the latter a bit more than the former) and generally pampering her whenever he can. He can sometimes go a bit overboard though, in which case Zinnia will tell him to take a break worrying about taking care of her and let her take care of him. This, as expected, flusters him quite a bit. 
Who wakes up first: Sukarno, usually, since he just doesn’t need as much sleep as a normal person would. He usually tries to go back to sleep so he can wake up with Zinnia though.
Who comforts who the most: They both comfort each other quite a lot. Zinnia is still haunted by her sister’s death and the responsibility that suddenly fell on her shoulders in the aftermath, while Sukarno has lived through a civil war, seen family members and friends killed, and essentially thought he was going to die when he ended up deified. Not to mention being displaced in time on top of it all. Sukarno tends to internalize all his issues, just as Zinnia tends to be in denial about things, so often times their communication isn’t very good. All the same, if one does pick up on the other’s distress (and they’ve gotten good at it over the years) they have a wordless agreement to led support when needed.
The cuddler: Zinnia tends to be more physically affectionate, mainly since physical affection is more common in the era she grew up in. Sukarno craves physical affection more, but is more hesitant about initiating since that sort of thing wasn’t done in public, or even in private as much, where and when he grew up.
The big spoon: As he is the taller one, Sukarno often is the big spoon, but he likes being held by Zinnia as well.

Devilshipping

How they first met: They first met when Phoebe joined the Elite Four. Sidney was the most junior member prior to her, so he was assigned with giving her her orientation for her first day. The two hit it off right away and Sidney was pumped to have another more energetic and upbeat coworker since he didn’t get along as well with the others.
Where their first date was: The two started dating pretty quickly after first meeting, their first date being about a month after Phoebe joined the E4. She had kept trying to start a weekly ‘Bar Night’ with her coworkers to try and bond with them better, but only Sidney ever showed up. On the fourth week of only him taking her up on her offer, Phoebe, in a bit of a huff, just said ‘Well, with only us two we might as well make this a date!’ and that was that. They spent the evening having fun chatting and drinking, finding more and more shared interests, then retired to Sidney’s apartment for the night.
When they had their first kiss: They had their first kiss on their first date. It was raining when they left the bar and neither of them had brought umbrellas, so Sidney draped his leather jacket over Phoebe’s shoulders. She was so touched by the gesture (and still quite tipsy) that she grabbed him by the lapels and pulled him down for a smooch. The person behind them trying to leave had to ask them to take their makeout session somewhere other than the doorway.
Who cooks: Phoebe mostly cooks, but that’s mainly since Sidney fell in love with the Alolan recipes she learned from her grandparents the first time she cooked for him. When he does cook, though, Sidney likes to show off his skills in the kitchen by being dramatic with everything he does – juggling ingredients, spinning around while flipping omelets, cracking eggs with one hand, etc. Phoebe always is a wonderful audience, clapping and cheering for all his tricks, which he loves. Both of them (and both their kids) also love spicy food, and have one of those giant jugs of hot sauce lovingly displayed in the center of their dinner table. 
Who proposed: Sidney proposed. He chose to do so while they were on a date at the bar where they first started going out together. It was a pretty traditional proposal all things considered – he steered the conversation towards their relationship and when he felt the time was right, got down on one knee and asked Phoebe to marry him. She was so excited she fell off her bar stool! Luckily her new fiance was there to catch her.
The dominate one: Both are about equally dominant and frequently switch up who takes that role. Sidney loves his wife’s devious side and Phoebe loves when Sidney takes control, so switching things up works out wonderfully for them.
Their favorite pastime together: Both love battling, both together at the Battle Frontier or against each other, but otherwise they usually like to go to any kind of high-energy event, especially concerts. The two of them both love headbanging rock music (and similar genres) and get really excited whenever their favorite bands are in town. Phoebe is on the shorter side, so her husband will put her on his shoulders so she can see the band. They always end up screaming themselves hoarse from all the cheering and singing along. On the quieter side, Phoebe managed to get Sidney into gardening. She herself picked up the hobby from learning to care for Mt. Pyre from her grandparents, so she passed on her love of tending the soil to her husband. Their house is covered in window boxes and climbing vines, with plenty of Phoebe’s favorite – rose mallow. Sydney prefers to carefully cultivate his little succulent garden (and protect it from Phoebe’s Sableye, who seems to love digging up the dirt on her search for tasty stones) which Phoebe isn’t as impressed by since none of them have pretty flowers, but she still loves that she got him into gardening in the first place.
Who kissed who first: Phoebe kissed Sidney!
Who is the flirt: Sidney, hands down. He uses really cheesy lines as well. Or song lyrics. Phoebe thinks he’s such a nerd.
Who is the romantic: Phoebe! She likes planning out all their dates, though sometimes can go a bit over the top with her romantic ideas (no, Phoebe, a three-week vacation to tropical Oblivia is not realistic when you both have demanding government jobs). She also gets a lot of her romance tips from her ghost friends, so some of her romantic ideas are….. old-fashioned. Sidney finds that side of her charming, though, since he’s always loved how Phoebe is so friendly with the spirit world.
Who wakes up first: Sidney usually wakes up first. Phoebe is a night owl who always ends up sleeping late, so she relies on her husband to make sure she’s up on time for work each morning.
Who comforts who the most: Sidney usually comforts Phoebe more, since taking care of Mt. Pyre can be very taxing for her – taking care of all those lost souls and comforting grieving families. Phoebe always tries to be cheerful and upbeat, so when she does start feeling down from her work, her husband is always there to lend a shoulder and let her know it’s okay to cry if she needs to. Phoebe, on her part, always makes sure Sidney knows she’s there for him, especially when his family issues come up.
The cuddler: Phoebe, for sure. She loves to curl up to her husband, though he doesn’t always appreciate since she has a lower body temperature as a dark mage. Freezing cold feet aren’t ever fun. Phoebe always insists that just means he needs to warm her up and then it wouldn’t be a problem.
The big spoon: Sidney, by virtue of being taller (not that it’s hard to be taller than Phoebe).

Gingerbreadshipping!! :D (I <3 the ship name)

How they first met: They first met when Jasmine was on a trip to Kalos to visit a botany convention. At the time she was studying herbal medicine, so she was interested in learning more about plants there. She was quite overwhelmed by both the crowds and being in a foreign country. Cress was at the same convention to learn more about cooking ingredients (at this point he and his brothers were living in Kalos) and was also feeling a bit overwhelmed by the crowds, so when he saw Jasmine looking lost he suggested they team up so that the event was less intimidating for the both of them. They became quite good friends over that weekend and exchanged numbers when it was over and Jasmine had to return back to Johto.
Where their first date was: A few years after they first met, Jasmine came to further her study of medicine in Kalos for a few months, a decision in no small part influenced by her continued correspondence with Cress. The two, at this point, had had quite a bit of romantic tension in their messages and the last time they had met up when Cress visited Johto. However, this trip to Kalos by Jasmine was their first time going on a proper date. Chili and Cilan both made plans to be out of the apartment for the evening and Cress invited Jasmine over for a home cooked meal. It was very romantic and both had a really good time just talking to each other and enjoying some good food.
When they had their first kiss: They had their first kiss on the first date. Jasmine insisted on helping Cress clean up after the meal and as they did the dishes together, she realized how domestic the whole scene felt and just how right it felt as well. Without really thinking, she shuffled over to Cress and leaned against him, when he leaned back, she stood on her tiptoes and they kissed. 
Who cooks: Cress, obviously, since he’s the professional chef of the couple. He likes to experiment with flavors and techniques and often tries out new recipes on his family, which can lead to hit-or-miss meals sometimes. For the most part though, all his new dishes are well-received and Jasmine and their kids are always excited to see what Cress can come up with.
Who proposed: Cress proposed to Jasmine! The two had been dating for a while and Cress had moved to Johto to live with Jasmine about a year earlier. He felt like his life and hers were in the place where marriage seemed right. He had found a job at a restaurant in Olivine and had plans to open up his own place eventually and Jasmine had started a herbal medicine clinic on the side of being Gym Leader. The proposal was nothing public or showy; Cress made an extra nice meal for him and his girlfriend, then brought out dessert, a small orange sponge cake (Jasmine’s favorite) with ‘Will you marry me?’ written in icing across the top. Jasmine was so touched that she didn’t even want to eat the cake at first and spoil the message. After a bit of happy tears they did end up eating the cake, and to this day eating orange sponge cake makes Jasmine extra happy.
The dominate one: Cress. In public, both he and Jasmine seem quite mild-mannered and quiet, though while that’s fairly close to Jasmine’s true personality, behind closed doors, Cress can be very dominant and bold. Probably thanks to his past as a member of the Shadow Triad, he’s not afraid to take control and Jasmine quite likes that side of her husband, even if admitting so makes her blush.
Their favorite pastime together: One of their favorite family activities for the weekend or holidays is going to the beach. It doesn’t matter what season it is, they’ll go at least once a month. Cress enjoys swimming when the weather permits, otherwise he likes to explore tidepools and the like. Jasmine isn’t as much of a swimmer, but she enjoys relaxing by the water with a good book or watching her husband and kids play in the water. She also likes to walk along the beach and find shells, sea glass, and other pretty things washed up by the waves. She keeps them all in glass jars around the house and sometimes will craft with them. An amusing incident (or incidents as it happened more than once) is the time Cress found a Clauncher in a tidepool, very lost and far from home. Cress wanted to cook it, since Clauncher is a delicacy while Jasmine was horrified he would even think of doing such a thing and insisted they take in to her clinic until they could find a way to get back to its natural habitat. 
Who kissed who first: Jasmine kissed Cress!
Who is the flirt: Cress, though usually not in public. When in private, however, he loves to fluster Jasmine with flirty comments.
Who is the romantic: Both of them are about equally romantic, but in different ways. Cress’ idea of romance is usually food-related, while Jasmine prefers the type of thing found in her favorite romance-novels – rose petals everywhere, candles, hot tubs, etc. 
Who wakes up first: Old habits die hard and Cress is still a very early riser since it was drilled into him during his Plasma days. All the same, he has to get up early for work anyway, so he doesn’t mind all that much. Jasmine prefers to sleep in a little bit, though still gets up pretty early. Of course, their kids did not all inherit that ‘morning person’ trait, so when the triplets are at home Jasmine and Cress try to keep quiet in the mornings so as not to disturb them until it’s time for their wakeup call. 
Who comforts who the most: Jasmine is somewhat prone to anxiety, so Cress does his best to make sure she’s never too nervous about something and helps her calm down if she gets overwhelmed with nerves. However, Cress still has lasting issues from his old life in Team Plasma and before that, which can manifest in nightmares or panic attacks. Whenever he’s upset, Jasmine does her best to make sure he knows he’s safe and that she’s there for him, using the tips she learned specifically to make her husband feel most at ease and comfortable whenever his past comes back to haunt him. The two really do end up comforting each other quite often.
The cuddler: Somewhat related to the above answer, both Cress and Jasmine are quite the cuddlers. They enjoy physical contact with each other and it helps them feel calm. They’re not very publicly affectionate, but they will often hold hands or Jasmine will be on Cress’ arm when they’re out and about. At home, they are often found cuddling – Jasmine especially likes to sit in Cress’ lap so they can hold each other.
The big spoon: Cress is quite a bit taller than Jasmine, so he typically fills this role. Often, Jasmine will also sleep facing him, so that she can hold him as well.

Gingerbreadshipping!! :D (I <3 the ship name)

How they first met: They first met when Jasmine was on a trip to Kalos to visit a botany convention. At the time she was studying herbal medicine, so she was interested in learning more about plants there. She was quite overwhelmed by both the crowds and being in a foreign country. Cress was at the same convention to learn more about cooking ingredients (at this point he and his brothers were living in Kalos) and was also feeling a bit overwhelmed by the crowds, so when he saw Jasmine looking lost he suggested they team up so that the event was less intimidating for the both of them. They became quite good friends over that weekend and exchanged numbers when it was over and Jasmine had to return back to Johto.
Where their first date was: A few years after they first met, Jasmine came to further her study of medicine in Kalos for a few months, a decision in no small part influenced by her continued correspondence with Cress. The two, at this point, had had quite a bit of romantic tension in their messages and the last time they had met up when Cress visited Johto. However, this trip to Kalos by Jasmine was their first time going on a proper date. Chili and Cilan both made plans to be out of the apartment for the evening and Cress invited Jasmine over for a home cooked meal. It was very romantic and both had a really good time just talking to each other and enjoying some good food.
When they had their first kiss: They had their first kiss on the first date. Jasmine insisted on helping Cress clean up after the meal and as they did the dishes together, she realized how domestic the whole scene felt and just how right it felt as well. Without really thinking, she shuffled over to Cress and leaned against him, when he leaned back, she stood on her tiptoes and they kissed. 
Who cooks: Cress, obviously, since he’s the professional chef of the couple. He likes to experiment with flavors and techniques and often tries out new recipes on his family, which can lead to hit-or-miss meals sometimes. For the most part though, all his new dishes are well-received and Jasmine and their kids are always excited to see what Cress can come up with.
Who proposed: Cress proposed to Jasmine! The two had been dating for a while and Cress had moved to Johto to live with Jasmine about a year earlier. He felt like his life and hers were in the place where marriage seemed right. He had found a job at a restaurant in Olivine and had plans to open up his own place eventually and Jasmine had started a herbal medicine clinic on the side of being Gym Leader. The proposal was nothing public or showy; Cress made an extra nice meal for him and his girlfriend, then brought out dessert, a small orange sponge cake (Jasmine’s favorite) with ‘Will you marry me?’ written in icing across the top. Jasmine was so touched that she didn’t even want to eat the cake at first and spoil the message. After a bit of happy tears they did end up eating the cake, and to this day eating orange sponge cake makes Jasmine extra happy.
The dominate one: Cress. In public, both he and Jasmine seem quite mild-mannered and quiet, though while that’s fairly close to Jasmine’s true personality, behind closed doors, Cress can be very dominant and bold. Probably thanks to his past as a member of the Shadow Triad, he’s not afraid to take control and Jasmine quite likes that side of her husband, even if admitting so makes her blush.
Their favorite pastime together: One of their favorite family activities for the weekend or holidays is going to the beach. It doesn’t matter what season it is, they’ll go at least once a month. Cress enjoys swimming when the weather permits, otherwise he likes to explore tidepools and the like. Jasmine isn’t as much of a swimmer, but she enjoys relaxing by the water with a good book or watching her husband and kids play in the water. She also likes to walk along the beach and find shells, sea glass, and other pretty things washed up by the waves. She keeps them all in glass jars around the house and sometimes will craft with them. An amusing incident (or incidents as it happened more than once) is the time Cress found a Clauncher in a tidepool, very lost and far from home. Cress wanted to cook it, since Clauncher is a delicacy while Jasmine was horrified he would even think of doing such a thing and insisted they take in to her clinic until they could find a way to get back to its natural habitat. 
Who kissed who first: Jasmine kissed Cress!
Who is the flirt: Cress, though usually not in public. When in private, however, he loves to fluster Jasmine with flirty comments.
Who is the romantic: Both of them are about equally romantic, but in different ways. Cress’ idea of romance is usually food-related, while Jasmine prefers the type of thing found in her favorite romance-novels – rose petals everywhere, candles, hot tubs, etc. 
Who wakes up first: Old habits die hard and Cress is still a very early riser since it was drilled into him during his Plasma days. All the same, he has to get up early for work anyway, so he doesn’t mind all that much. Jasmine prefers to sleep in a little bit, though still gets up pretty early. Of course, their kids did not all inherit that ‘morning person’ trait, so when the triplets are at home Jasmine and Cress try to keep quiet in the mornings so as not to disturb them until it’s time for their wakeup call. 
Who comforts who the most: Jasmine is somewhat prone to anxiety, so Cress does his best to make sure she’s never too nervous about something and helps her calm down if she gets overwhelmed with nerves. However, Cress still has lasting issues from his old life in Team Plasma and before that, which can manifest in nightmares or panic attacks. Whenever he’s upset, Jasmine does her best to make sure he knows he’s safe and that she’s there for him, using the tips she learned specifically to make her husband feel most at ease and comfortable whenever his past comes back to haunt him. The two really do end up comforting each other quite often.
The cuddler: Somewhat related to the above answer, both Cress and Jasmine are quite the cuddlers. They enjoy physical contact with each other and it helps them feel calm. They’re not very publicly affectionate, but they will often hold hands or Jasmine will be on Cress’ arm when they’re out and about. At home, they are often found cuddling – Jasmine especially likes to sit in Cress’ lap so they can hold each other.
The big spoon: Cress is quite a bit taller than Jasmine, so he typically fills this role. Often, Jasmine will also sleep facing him, so that she can hold him as well.

ComfortShipping please!

How they first met: They first met when Whitney stopped by the Pokémon Daycare to pick up one of her Gym pokémon that had been staying there. Ethan was visiting his grandparents and was happy to strike up a conversation with the Gym Leader.
Where their first date was: Their first date was at the annual Tanabata festival celebrations in Goldenrod. Whitney had some official duties as Gym Leader, but that evening she invited Ethan to join her to walk around the stalls to check out the food and games. The two had a wonderful time enjoying each other’s company, and were holding hands by the end of their first date. Neither of them knew it, but each had wished for romance that year – it seems their wish came true!
When they had their first kiss: They had their first kiss on their third date, which was to a new café that Whitney wanted to check out, since she heard it had cute desserts. They got a strawberry shortcake to share and Ethan ended up getting some icing on his nose after taking a large bite. Rather than tell her boyfriend to wipe it off, Whitney simply leaned in and kissed his nose, getting the frosting in the process. She then couldn’t help but giggle at the face he made when he realized what had happened, since she had never seen Ethan so flustered.
Who cooks: Neither of them are particularly skilled cooks, so they tend to switch off who cooks so as to split the burden. They also often eat out or get take-out, which is easy thanks to Whitney’s Gym Leader salary. When Ethan’s grandparents were still alive, they would often make soups and the like in bulk for Ethan and Whitney to share, and there are other family friends who send them food once in a while. Once Ethan and Whitney start taking in foster children, they both agree to learn to cook better so that they can provide a better experience for the children in their care. By the time they take in and eventually adopt Carmen, the two have become pretty good cooks, or at least able to follow a recipe, though take out and restaurants are still pretty common traditions.
Who proposed: Ethan proposed to Whitney. It was pretty informal, however. They were spending the evening in at their house in Goldenrod when Ethan just asked, ‘Why don’t we get married?’ Whitney was a bit surprised to hear the question, since she hadn’t taken Ethan for the marrying type. When she didn’t say anything, Ethan just sat up and grasped her hands, a bit more confident, saying ‘I love you, and want to spend the rest of my life with you, like this. So why don’t we?’ Whitney, touched by his earnestness, grinned back and hugged him with an enthusiastic ‘Yes!’
The dominate one: Ethan is the confident type who isn’t afraid to go after what he wants, but at the same time, Whitney is one of the few people who can get him to do what she wants with just a look. So really, it’s a toss-up.
Their favorite pastime together: The two of them have quite different interests, most of the time, Whitney liking to explore cute cafés and shops, while Ethan likes exploring nature. The two of them are perfectly happy to indulge the other, Ethan exploring the city with his wife and Whitney exploring nature with her husband, but they do, in fact, have some shared interests. The main one is taking care of pokémon. Ethan inherits the Daycare from his grandparents, and when he and Whitney get married she’s adamant in helping out there as well. They both love to provide a place to stay for other trainers’ pokémon and a shelter for injured or abandoned pokémon as well. Their other favorite shared pastime is, in fact, baseball. Whitney has been a fan since she was a child, even playing on her school’s team when she was younger. She later inducts Ethan into the sport as well, getting him hooked. The two are part of an informal ‘League Baseball League’ which is comprised of Gym Leaders, the Elite Four (or former Gym Leaders and Elite Four) and their families. 
Who kissed who first: Whitney kissed Ethan!
Who is the flirt: Ethan 100%. He might not seem it at first, but Ethan is a total flirt and has no issue making flirty comments to his wife in public. Whitney, on her part, has no trouble flirting back when he does, though she rarely initiates.
Who is the romantic: The two are about equally romantic, loving to indulge and pamper their spouse. Whitney likes to surprise Ethan with desserts she’s bought on the way home from work, while Ethan will set up romantic dates, both on the town and at home.
Who wakes up first: Both are actually late sleepers, so it’s a code between them that whoever wakes up first will wake up the other so they don’t oversleep. That being said, there are many mornings where both are running late since they didn’t get up on time.
Who comforts who the most: They comfort each other whenever the other needs it, but both are fairly upbeat personalities who don’t need a lot of comforting. As such, sometimes there can be a lack of communication when there’s an issue, so they try to be as open with each other as possible. Whitney feels comfortable going to Ethan for support when her Gym Leader work is driving her mad or tiring her out, and Ethan feels comfortable sharing his stress from running the Daycare or any stress regarding Lance or Draco (Ethan and Whitney have an open relationship, ever since they were just dating, and while Whitney will occasionally go on dates with other people than Ethan, Ethan is actually in a more committed relationship with Lance, though it can be rocky sometimes. Whitney and Lance, on their part, are good friends who like to share silly stories about their husband/boyfriend as well.)
The cuddler: Whitney is very cuddly, enjoying holding on to her husband’s arm when they’re out and about, curling up next to him on the couch, or really just any type of physical affection. Ethan loves holding Whitney and cuddling with her as well, so really, they two of them tend to be attached to each other most of the time.
The big spoon: Ethan!

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How they first met: They first met when Serena first moved to Vaniville. Calem was living next door, so he and Shauna decided to head over and greet their new neighbors, especially when they heard there was a girl their age in the family.
Where their first date was: The two had their first date about six or so years after Team Flare was defeated. It was fairly simple and low-key. They got crepes at a food stand in a park in Lumiose and spent the afternoon wandering around, enjoying the nice weather and each other’s company. It was just the kind of relaxing date the two of them wanted.
When they had their first kiss: The two had their first kiss after about a month of dating. It was actually a bit of an incident. After having a nice dinner out, Calem and Serena were sitting on a bench overlooking the canal in Lumiose when both tried to lean in for a kiss at the same time. As a result, since neither was expecting the other to go for a kiss, they ended up smacking their foreheads together and getting quite the nasty bump. Though it definitely hurt, both realized what the other was going for, so they snuck in a quick peck on the lips before running back to Sycamore’s lab to get some ice for their foreheads (the Professor still likes to tease them about that story.)
Who cooks: Calem usually cooks! He’s quite the skilled pastry chef (which the kids adore) but he’s good at making meals as well. He loves cooking and gladly will cook for his wife and family, as well as any friends who are over, since Shauna, Tierno, Trevor, and Emma and their families often visit. Serena’s an okay cook, but Calem tends to dominate the kitchen and she’s quite happy to leave the cooking to him, since he can be fussy when anything in ‘his workspace’ is disturbed or out of place.
Who proposed: Calem proposed to Serena on the opening night of the café the two co-own and run – Café Fleur-de-Lis. The opening night also happened to be Serena’s birthday, and being proposed to by the love of her life was definitely the best birthday present she could have gotten. (Shauna had to help Calem prepare himself for the even for weeks he was so nervous! It was so hard for her to keep the proposal a secret from Serena, but it was all worth it in the end to see her two best friends so happy.)
The dominate one: Serena, usually. Calem tends to get nervous when it comes to taking control, unless he’s completely comfortable and confident in himself, so he often prefers when Serena takes the reigns since he trusts his wife completely and knows she’ll make him happy. That being said, if he’s in the mood, Calem can be quite dominant himself, and Serena certainly doesn’t mind them turning the tables once in a while.
Their favorite pastime together: While managing the café is fun and a rewarding job, Serena and Calem love pokémon battling as a hobby. A fun date or pastime for them is to head over to the Battle Chateau and team up for a few multi-battles against any opponents. The two have both attained the title of Grand Duchess/Duke, so they’re quite famous among those who frequent the spot. Other times, Serena and Calem will have battles against each other, since their rivalry from their journey hasn’t fully died out. Unlike then, however, Calem has won just about half of their battles and the two sometimes place bets on who will edge ahead with more wins – loser has to do the dishes for a week.
Who kissed who first: They kissed each other at the same time!
Who is the flirt: Serena for sure. She’s not overly flirty, but she’s far more comfortable than Calem is with flirting in public. He tends to get embarrassed doing that sort of thing due to his social anxiety, but if he finds the right moment he’s quite good at sliding in with a ‘straight-to-the-heart’ flirtatious comment that will leave Serena blushing.
Who is the romantic: They’re both about equally romantic, though again, Serena is more comfortable being romantic in public. The two can be quite cheesy though, saying mushy things to each other, writing each other cute little post-it notes they leave around the house, going on picnics in the park just the two of them. The kids (and to a lesser degree their friends) often jokingly complain about how ‘sickeningly adorable’ they are – acting like a couple of love-struck teens despite being married for over fifteen years.
Who wakes up first: Calem tends to be an early riser, simply because he tends not to sleep well, often having nightmares and fitful sleep. As such, he often finds himself waking up in the early morning hours and not able to go back to sleep. He doesn’t like to wake up Serena when this happens, so he’ll make a cup of coffee and sit on the balcony and watch the sunrise, perhaps reading a book or listening to music with headphones. Sometimes Serena will also wake up early and join him, especially since she’s gotten good at noticing when he’s up early and waking when that happens. They like to spend the mornings together quietly, just enjoying the view over the city and each other’s company.
Who comforts who the most: Serena tends to comfort Calem more, since he is prone to having difficulties due to his anxiety and depression. She tries her best to find the best ways to help him whenever somethings upsetting or bothering him, whether it’s just being there with him or talking him through it. All the same, Calem does his best to be there whenever Serena needs comforting, since it’s only fair. He appreciates to no end how supportive she is, so he wants to be able to do the same for her.
The cuddler: Calem. He finds physical touch with people very grounding and loves being able to cuddle up with Serena, especially when they’re indoors together during some bad weather. Just curling up together under a blanket with a hot drink and a lighthearted movie is one of his all-time favorite things.
The big spoon: Serena, usually. Calem likes being hugged and held, so Serena often sleeps with him in her arms. It’s another one of those things that, according to their friends and family, falls under the ‘disgustingly adorable’ category of their interactions.