Another fluffy, and perhaps a little ironic, drabble this time, for a couple of reasons :P.

Drabble 17: Tranquility

Normally Shauntal liked the sheltered tranquility of the indoors. It allowed her to funnel her creativity better, and her job required it anyway. Often darkness, daydreams, sweets and privacy were all she needed. Oh, and Marshal. But that was different.

But that didn't mean she was a total shut-in. She enjoyed traveling and seeing new places too. Sometimes she rode on Drifblim and let it glide aimlessly, as she gazed upon the many curves and greenery of the land below. Other times she lingered in the crowded cities, quietly observing all the people and their Pokemon skitter to their destinations. During the summer she visited Cynthia almost daily, doing drabbles when everyone else left to frolic in the sea.

Those were mostly solitary activities. But the summer fair at Nimbasa was a social gathering, and for the first time she actually had someone to come with her as a date. So, once she tracked him down to Challenge Rock, Shauntal happily invited Marshal to go to the fair with her. Marshal or course accepted.

But she noticed once they got to the fair that Marshal seemed uneasy. He rushed to buy her treats from the vendors, or win her prizes from the games. There were plenty of hugs and kisses too. But whenever she wanted to go onto Elesa's roller coaster, one of her favorite rides, Marshal would hastily divert them elsewhere. They rode the spinning Lotad cups, bumper Tauros, and a couple of Gogoats at the petting zoo, but when she mentioned the roller coaster…

"Do you...not like roller coasters?" Shauntal finally asked.

Marshal was quiet for a moment. "...Not really," he finally admitted. "I hate the speed."

"Really?" asked Shauntal. "That surprises me. I mean, you're always so brave. I would think that you'd love roller coasters."

"Sorry," he replied. "I just don't like them. I don't have any control over what's going on."

"Oh," Shauntal replied. "Well, I was hoping that you would ride with me. I like roller coasters, but they're a lot more fun when you're with someone."

Marshal paused again. "I'll ride with you if you really want me to. I love you."

"Oh, um, only if you really want to," Shauntal quickly added. "I don't want to be selfish or anything."

"It's okay, I'll do it," Marshal answered. He grinned. "It's stupid for me to be afraid of roller coasters anyway. Besides, I'll be with you."

Shauntal beamed. "Oh thank you, Marshal! Don't worry, we'll have fun together!"

They waited in line for a good half-hour for a five-minute ride. It was fast, twisty, loud, and Shauntal loved it when she wasn't frightened out of her mind. Marshall was clenching the bar and absolutely silent, eyes squeezed shut. When they got off Shauntal wanted to go again, but she could tell Marshall didn't, and left with him to go to the Ferris Wheel instead. The point to being here wasn't to ride the roller coasters all day. It to be with him.

"Don't worry, I still love you," said Shauntal, though she couldn't help but be a bit amused.

"I love you too..." answered Marshal, looking a bit green in the face. "Now that I've done that, You have to go on the Pendulum Boat with me. It's only fair."

Now Shauntal was the one who was paler, with a nervous smile. "Oh, uh…yeah, sure Marshal…"

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Funny how the prompt Tranquility kinda inspired the opposite XD. Oh well, hoped you liked anyway.