A/N: I just made a new record of zoning out for 3 hours straight. I know it's nothing to brag about, especially in the last year of high school… but a record is a record, right?
Sorry these are dialogue's but I just couldn't find how to add paragraphs
If someone can tip or guide me then pls I am up all ears
Cynthia was smiling maniacally."Let's start training."
Saturo: in thought("Why the hell am I in a tracksuit? And why does it feel like Cynthia is my coach?")
Cynthia:(blows whistle)"Well, after doing some research, I came to a conclusion."
Saturo: (deadpan)"What conclusion…?"
Cynthia:"you have special powers, pokemon have powers, you are a human Pokémon."
Saturo:"...You sure you didn't take the wrong pill?"
Cynthia: (locking in)"Deadass. Wait—what do you mean 'wrong pill'?"
Saturo:"Nothing… really… nothing…"
(hurriedly denying it)
Cynthia:"So, let's begin your training."
"We'll do 20 push-ups, 20 sit-ups, and a 2 km run every single day."
(Reminder: he's 8, with normal but currently weakened physical stats since he recently fell ill.)
Saturo:"Okay… then why aren't you wearing anything like that?"
Cynthia:"A lady doesn't need to train like that."
Saturo:"..." "But our Pokémon will collapse."
Cynthia:"Don't worry. Oriana and Escanor will only learn some basic moves for now. They don't need intense training until they're older."
Oriana and Escanor sighed in relief and started laughing as they hugged their "mom."
Cynthia:"Ohhh, how are my Cutepies !"
Saturo: "..."
Cynthia:"Oh, and after that, I'll test that aura training method from those stories on you—to see if it's real or fake."
Saturo:"Hey—hey! You're literally using me like a guinea pig. And you're training too."
Cynthia:"Yes. I'm the mistress of the house you live in, and last I checked, ladies don't need to train."
Saturo:"Oh yeah, it's really convenient to become a lady when you can't win an argument."
Cynthia:"It's a win-win situation."
Saturo:"How??"
Cynthia:"If it works, you'll learn to control your aura. And I'll confirm whether the method is correct."."For better effectiveness."
—
Cynthia used Doll Eyes
Ineffective.
Saturo waited too long. The turn was forfeited.
Cynthia used Order of the Landowner
Super effective.
Critical hit.
—
Saturo:"…Okay."
An hour later, after doing the exercises, Saturo was sprawled on the floor, exhausted, while Oriana and Escanor laughed.
Oriana: (thinking)"Well, even if Mom can't hear us, at least she'll make your life hell."
Escanor: (continuing)"Well deserved. Get stronger—then maybe I'll take you as my starter, Dad."
Cynthia added sarcastically:
Cynthia:"How low the stars have fallen, haven't they? You can't even handle basic training."
Saturo: (in his mind)"…You sure you can't hear them?"
Saturo (out loud):"So let me get this straight—your 'glorified' training method for me to learn aura is to blindfold me while I wear the Black Glasses, so I can't see or use half of my senses… and then you proceed to hit me?"
Cynthia:"That's right. It's an old myth passed down through generations."
(Of course, she was making things up. Messing with Saturo was practically her favorite hobby. But unintentionally… she might actually help him.)
Saturo:"You sure you're not fooling me?"
Cynthia:"Yes…"
She plastered on her best innocent face—the one she had perfected over the years. She had even gotten her grandmother in on it before.
Saturo:"…Wait. Let me go ask your grandmother about this story."
Cynthia:"Sure."(smiling)
Saturo paused.He felt like something was off...but he couldn't quite figure out what it was.