Kathryn
The flight there was a nice change of pace. Everything was so hectic so it was good for both of them to sit down as the wind blow through their hair. Now that everything more or less calmed down, Leon couldn't help but laugh aloud heartily. "That was *Great*!" Leon pats Allister's back, who's sitting in front of him. He admittedly still felt tense from upsetting the little boy back at the clothes store. Oh yeah. Leon still had that lacy tank top on! How embarrassing... 

Ripping it off, he throws the tank top into the air in front of him... Bad idea. The piece of fabric flies back to them, covering Charizard's face! For some reason, the orange beast struggled even though it clearly saw what it was (not like it was some unknown Pokémon attacking them!). "H-hold still, buddy!" He tries to reach around Allister to get the tank off from his partner's face, but the Pokémon is wiggling around too much for Leon to get a clear grip on him.

Meanwhile, Charizard gnashes its teeth against the top. Since Leon used those face powder as a smoke bomb before, some of it caught on the clothing. So with Charizard's sensitive smell and big nostrils, getting a whiff of that causes the flying/fire-type to sneeze! And with Leon already in a daring position of trying to get that tank top off his partner's head—he slipped from Charizard's back altogether. Being the person that would instinctively reach out and hold onto *Anything* To stop unexpecting movements, the champ clings onto the nearest thing. Well, *Person*. Guess who it is?

Leon is falling while his arms are wrapped around Allister. They were already above the lake so the fall wouldn't be that bad. Or so it seemed. From this height, it could be quite the impact... "AAAH-oooops-!" Leon yells as he seem to be inevitably looking forward to the fall. "Hahaha, WHOO!"
Shirley
As they flew, Allister was too busy considering how he was going to explain what happened in the clothing store to Leon. He didn't realize the Charizard had gotten the ridiculous looking tank top stuck to its muzzle until a particularly strong thrash of its head knocked the little boy riding it back into reality. He looked around, a little concerned, and not really sure what to do. Then he felt something, no wait, *Someone* Leaning on his back, as he turned to see Leon reaching over him. The champion was trying in a somewhat fruitless effort to help his partner out, but then the beast's nose started to wiggle, and its head recoiled. Charizard sneezed! Sending its trainer flying off.

As he did, Leon had grabbed onto Allister, who squeaked in protest, not wanting to be squeezed to death! "Eek! Leon!" He yelled. Realizing that they were both slipping off, he grabbed onto the pokemon's neck, trying to wrap his arms around it. But the flailing man child clinging to his waist wasn't helping as the two fell, now plummeting towards the ground.
*"WHOOO!"* Looks like Leon was at least having a good time, as Allister curled up into a ball, bracing for impact. Welp, this was it. This was when he died. Right?
*Splash*

The two crashed into the lake, soaking both of them as they sank underwater. (So much for drying off in the bathroom earlier.) Realizing he was underwater, and not a water type- Allister started to kick and struggle, dragging himself to the surface and eventually onto the shore. Luckily, Leon was smart enough to do the same, and the two Galarians ended up soaking wet, at the edge of a pond, after running away from an angry restaurant manager, on the back of a sneezing Charizard.

Allister coughed, choking on water before collapsing on the ground.
Kathryn
Leon also breathed out once the fresh air is around. He could've felt heavy from coming into land but thankfully his clothes are light with microfibers! They dry up fast since they're thin, but... It seems the sun isn't exactly out right now. He's smiling like an idiot as he and Allister drag themselves to a respectable distance from the lake. "What a thrill!" He shouted in the empty forest which echoes back at them. Once Allister collapsed to the floor, the champ flinches and rush over to the little boy. "Allister! Hey, speak to me!" He rolls the kid on his back and lightly slap his cheek in case the ghost-type gym leader passed out. 

Charizard flies in and nudges Leon's shoulder while whimpering, apologetic for freaking out like that. He pets his partner, not mad at all. "It's alright, buddy. He's a strong kid. Now's a good time as any to set up camp!" He hadn't brought his camping gear but the champ always brought something like bandages or ibuprofen just in case. With all the shenanigans he gets into, he always has to have them on hand! 

Few moments later, Allister would be placed against a fallen log while Leon tries tending to the boy's cut up legs. With the adrenaline dying down now, he'll surely start feeling the stinging pain from them. The Galarian man tries to to apply a good amount of pressure as he wrapped the gauze tape around Allister's skinny legs. Meanwhile, Charizard collected firewood and put them in a pile before blowing them up in flames as a makeshift campfire. "That was the most fun I had since coming to the island," Leon admits as he finished wrapping the gauze. He pats Allister's legs unnecessarily to see if the tape is well on. Strangely, his voice got softer when he continues talking. "This kind of stuff is something you're not so used to, huh? Excuse me if I made you feel too uncomfortable." He's likely referring to the changing room accident. Now that they settled down, Leon could at least try to explain himself.
Shirley
*"Do you still remember the day you almost died?"*
*"..."*
*"It was a dark night, but nothing seemed wrong. You're mother was so sure that everything was going to be alright. Hah, she even said that right before she actually died. Shame really. Not that the woman had much to live for...*
*"You remember her last words to you, don't you? "Remember, I love you," I believe they were. And she did. Poor, poor woman. She would have thrown her life away all over again just to keep you alive. She really was such a lovely person, wasn't she, sweetie?"*
...
...
*"I don't deserve her love... And unfortunately, Allison, neither do you... But that's alright. Because her love is gone. You no longer have to feel guilty about burdening her, like you are too me..."*
*"What's that? You think you'll see her again? Well sweetie, the doctor already told you everything. You're not a boy. You can't talk to ghosts. And you'll never see your mother again..."*

Allister woke up with a jolt, frantically looking around. Where were they! How did they get here! What was going on!? He shook his head many times, trying to remember what had happened. When just then, it all came back to him, causing the boy to giggle, then gasp in horror that they kinda broke the law, and then slump back with a sigh, realizing his agreement with Leon. Leon who-
"Agh!" He screamed. "Get-get off!" He instinctively kicked the hand patting his leg, (then mentally kicked himself for acting up) and backed up, pulling his knees to his chest in act of self assurance.
"Umm... S-sorry..." He quietly said. Holding onto his legs, the tiny gym leader noticed that they were bandaged, so that's why Leon was patting him, and the bleeding had stopped. They were now by the lake, same one they fell into he assumed, and there was now a fire.
For a brief moment, Allister was able to relax, now that they were probably done running. Aaaand then he remembered what he promised...
"Leon... I-I c'n explain..."
Kathryn
When Allister jolted awake, that kick to his hand wasn't anything new. Leon got hurt all the time that he developed a good tolerance to pain. Plus, he can't blame the little boy for doing that. He was half-conscious and there Leon went, touching him again. At least his legs stopped bleeding! The Galar champ doesn't say anything but smiles at Allister. "Rise and shine." Turning from him as Allister is huddling to himself, Leon lets out his Pokémon to get some stuff for a soon-to-be-made curry. Inteleon to the lake for seafood, Cinderace to the trees for berries, and Rillaboom to create a makeshift pot with a tree stump.

"Leon... I-I c'n explain..."

He looks over his shoulder to Allister as he bends over near the campfire to stoke it. "Explain? Don't worry, Allister! You have nothing to explain. All of that was pretty hectic. I understand why you would be like that." He's still assuming it's because of Allister's shy personality that he was kicked off like that. As Leon thought about it more, after the league cup and the guy's are changing themselves in the locker room, Allister wasn't ever around. He should've realized that the ghost-type gym leader isn't comfortable undressing in front of others, and the Galar champ feels more like a fool.

"Relax! You didn't do anything wrong, so don't make it like you did." He looks at the fire and continues stoking. A few sparks flew from it, catching on the ends of his hair but Leon brushes it off quickly.
Shirley
Still slowly shaking his head, Allister felt a stab of guilt, like he now *Needed* To explain, or Leon would use it against him in the future. For all he knew, this whole day, all the fun (risky, but fun) they were having, and all the time they've been hanging out on this vacation didn't mean anything. For all he knew, the champion was just using their "Friendship" As a way to tell stories and laugh. About dumb li'l Allister, thinking he belongs. Pushing those thoughts aside, for now, he still believed he owed the man an explanation.

"No. Um... Ehem..." He cleared his throat, which was starting to get sore from all the events of the day, but was gonna continue talking anyways. Just in time, Empress popped out, and rested it its trainer's arms, as the boy took a sip of its tea.
"The reason I got spooked was... Um... Well im-imagine this. You have the soul of a little boy, tha's jus' the way you are...'nd you like that little boy. But the spirits made a mistake. S-so now, you're a little boy soul trapped as a little girl body. But 'cause y-you know who you are, you try you're best t' be the boy, 'cause otherwise you feel wrong. Society be damned, you jus' w'nt t' b-be you..."
He took another sip.
"Th-tha's how I am... I's like my nature. 'M confused I guess...
S-sorry f'r not tellin' you, or anyone f'r that matter. I don' trust many people with it." He took a deep breath, hoping he could just move on from all of that. Leon was probably disgusted and creeped out... But before he could freak out, and probably disassociate with the freak in front of him, Allister *Did* Want to dry off. So he scooted near the fire, warming and drying himself.
Kathryn
It seemed Allister insisted to explain so Leon allowed him. He didn't pressure the boy by turning around and staring him down. Instead, he stares at the fire as it dances and reflects off his golden eyes. It really feels epic when he thinks about it. Is it possible he could lose his eyesight by staring into the fire too long? Wait, he's thinking about the sun—

"... Huh?" Leon isn't familiar with the subject but he's assuming that- "You're actually a girl, Allister...?" He speaks his words carefully, something he usually doesn't do. "You're a girl physically... But have the soul of a boy?" He scratches his head, trying to comprehend this whole thing. It's not that he's disgusted but more that he never *Knew* Allister was a girl in the first place. That explained that locker room thing! And that changing room incident too! "Ah, I... Excuse me- no, *Sorry* I didn't pick that up right away." He's turning his whole body to look at Allister now, who's next to him drying himself off.

There's silence, but it wouldn't be considered awkward at all. Leon's mind is racing and he's tracing back to how he referred to Allister. At least, if the kid has the soul of a *Boy*, Leon didn't refer to him wrong. He's just Allister. The same little boy that the Galarian man always assumed to be. In a girl's body. But that didn't stop from all of them to make him out as a guy. Leon lets out a sigh through his nose and sits back on his heels. "You don't trust much people but you trusted me? Hey, now I feel honored!" He smiles brightly, showing his teeth like usual and pats Allister's back *Maaaybe* Too roughly. "You wouldn't be able to tell something like this to just anyone. No point in apologizing, right?"

The fire continues to crackle and the clouds above are starting to rumble. "You're a strong kid!" He says to break the small silence and the possibility that Allister is contemplating himself. "I got to say, getting into gym leader position at an age younger that I is something.."
Shirley
"Lot to understand, huh? Ye' I wouldn' expect you t' get it, or care. B-but, tha's fine." Unbeknownst to Leon, Allister gave him a small smile, while they sort of sat in silence, the fire crackling in the background as they both processed what had just been shared. Both of them. Finally, the silence was broken, though it hadn't been that awkward in the first place. Which is a sign of friendship right? Not feeling like you *Have* To say something when everyone understands.
Well, the not awkward silence was interrupted but Leon, indirectly making Allister realize how much he might have just messed up...
"Agh, I did-" He said, with a tone that sounded like someone just realizing something. And that's because he *Did* Just realize it. "Huh... Um- ack!" The pat on the back was definitely a bit too hard, knocking the boy over onto his injured knees. But oh well.

"Oh, umm... Heh, th-thank you Champi'n. I uh... It's nothin' really," Just then realizing how cocky it sounded. He sighed. "I... I mean I do my best. B-but look at you! You only had to try once to become champi'n, which is... Um, I think it was unheard of at the time!" He exclaimed, hoping boosting Leon up would make himself look less overconfident. "B-but you're super talented, 'nd crazy strong. I think bein' champi'n was your destiny."