[Thank god. That thought might have slipped in somewhere, but Archer keeps repeating the little mantra all the way back to the base. He doesn't let go of Kimblee's hand either (the shock is a small price to pay for Kimblee's safety, after all).]
[It's only when they're finally in their room with the door safely locked that Archer lets up on that mantra. They're safe. Kimblee's safe now. There's nothing left to worry about.]
[...Except for the part where Kimblee is going to be furious that Archer used his powers to persuade him like this, but it had to be done.]
...I'm glad you're safe.
[The words are soft and Archer doesn't make eye contact. He's not really sure what else to say. An apology would probably be appropriate...]
I apologize. You... wouldn't return to the base and it's dangerous out there, Kimblee. I know you can handle yourself. That's not what this is about. Attacking all of Goldenrod would have brought the entire city after you. There are all sorts of powerful trainers here. I didn't want to see you get hurt.
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[It's only when they're finally in their room with the door safely locked that Archer lets up on that mantra. They're safe. Kimblee's safe now. There's nothing left to worry about.]
[...Except for the part where Kimblee is going to be furious that Archer used his powers to persuade him like this, but it had to be done.]
...I'm glad you're safe.
[The words are soft and Archer doesn't make eye contact. He's not really sure what else to say. An apology would probably be appropriate...]
I apologize. You... wouldn't return to the base and it's dangerous out there, Kimblee. I know you can handle yourself. That's not what this is about. Attacking all of Goldenrod would have brought the entire city after you. There are all sorts of powerful trainers here. I didn't want to see you get hurt.