NaNoWriMo Day 13 (Patreon)

    Malachi thinks for a moment, then suddenly exclaims “I… I want to help, too!” Despite such a bold claim, he winces as the words leave his mouth.     The bird scans him suspiciously. “Ah yes, of course. A little nobody such as yourself should easily be accepted onto one of our endorsed teams. No experience, very young, and-” He takes a clear look at the Luxio mane nestled on top of the furred Shinx ears. “Indecisive.” Malachi avoids eye contact and blinks the wetness away from his eyes at the comment.