Alright guys, this scene picks up as Ruby is telling his mother that he wants to go on a Pokemon adventure, and is seeking her permission. It's VERY talk-centric, sorry for that. And I'm still working at perfecting realistic-sounding conversation. Sorry if it's a bit wooden, and I promise the pace will pick up next chapter!
She just stares at me at me, dumbfounded. "Ruby, honey... are you serious? You just want to get a Pokemon and... leave?"
"Mom... it's just... I'm not a kid anymore. And you know that I can do just fine by myself. I've got to get out there, see what there is to see. Everyone feels that sense that they need to go on an adventure sometimes. And that time for me is now. Hoenn's a big region and I'm not the kind of person that's content to just live in a small town all my life. I... I want to accomplish something, be part of something bigger than myself, y'know?"
"But Ruby..." Her voice cracks and she buries her face in her palms.
I sit down in the chair next to her and put my arm around Mom; she's on the verge of tears. "Look, Mom... I love you, and I love Littleroot town too. But the town's just not enough to satisfy me. I have to get out, see the world. And Dad did the same when he turned 16..."
"Oh, your father. You're just like him. He did just fine, but it's every mother's job to be worried about their child. I'm just afraid of what might..."
"Mom, I know that all mothers worry about their children. But with a Pokemon at my side, I'll be safe."
She looks up again. "But where would you get one?"
"Professor Birch told me that if I could get your permission, he'd give me my first Pokemon. He wants me to try and find as many Pokemon as I can, to help him with his research. May's leaving too."
"Professor Birch said he'll give you a Pokemon? Well... Ruby, you can go. But be safe!" Mom's demeanor instantly changes, and she smiles at me.
"Really? I can?"
She chuckles. "Yes, Ruby. I'm not keeping you here. You're right, everyone has to go on an adventure sometimes. And I really believe that you'll be safe with Pokemon, considering your gift..."
"Thank you so much, Mom! I'll go see Birch now! Oh, and being able to understand Pokemon isn't too uncommon... May can do it too."
She gives a rather coy smile and says, "You talk about May quite a bit, now don't you?"
I blush profusely. "I.. Mom... we're just... I mean... childhood friends... aww, forget about it!"
"See? You like her, don't you!"
"But not...well... not like that. We're best friends. I couldn't see myself..."
"Honey, your face is the color of a radish." She laughs. "Don't worry, I won't embarass you further. Go on, go get your Pokemon"
"Alright... but I have one more question, Mom."
"What is it?"
"You were faking it when you started crying, weren't you?"
"Well... just a wee bit."
"I hate when you do that... just because you were an actor doesn't mean you have to toy with your kid." I'm unsuccessfully trying to sound angry, and she just grins even wider.
"See you, Ruby."