[If Maxie is being observant, he might notice something...odd about one of the waves that crashes near the rocks. It's almost like there's something within it, some sort of...strange creature, unlike a Pokemon, swimming through the water. But that's absurd. Perhaps he won't notice anything at all.
A few minutes pass after that wave terminates its journey against the rocks. The ocean calms for a moment.
Then a hand explodes out of the water, gripping tightly to one of the rocks.
When most people surface after being underwater for so long, they gasp for breath - but not Archie. His breathing remains normal, calm, his eyes closed blissfully as water runs down his face. Effortlessly, he pulls his torso out of the water, grabbing another rock to help him pull himself up properly.
His eyes are open now, the familiar dull gleam coming across them as he notices his rival perched nearby. His clothes are sodden, but he makes no move to shake them free of the saltwater - if anything, he's enjoying it. Sitting himself down comfortably on a rock, still half-submerged in the ocean, he flicks his eyes to Maxie briefly before returning his gaze to the sea, smirking.]
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A few minutes pass after that wave terminates its journey against the rocks. The ocean calms for a moment.
Then a hand explodes out of the water, gripping tightly to one of the rocks.
When most people surface after being underwater for so long, they gasp for breath - but not Archie. His breathing remains normal, calm, his eyes closed blissfully as water runs down his face. Effortlessly, he pulls his torso out of the water, grabbing another rock to help him pull himself up properly.
His eyes are open now, the familiar dull gleam coming across them as he notices his rival perched nearby. His clothes are sodden, but he makes no move to shake them free of the saltwater - if anything, he's enjoying it. Sitting himself down comfortably on a rock, still half-submerged in the ocean, he flicks his eyes to Maxie briefly before returning his gaze to the sea, smirking.]
Fancy meeting you here.