#it's funny because clem barely changed from when goodra left and returned

[kalosian-woods]

(synchro nonnie)

goodra be out here chilling in the wetlands while so many things are going on with the gang

bro(neutral) may not know the full thing but something definitely happened with them

Goodra really does just face change wherever they go. I guess it's a part of their arc in a way; to grow is to change, and to change is to be fluid and be exposed to different experiences until you are almost unrecognisable to who you were before. After basically scaring half the wetlands when they first came around, it was about time Goodra experienced change from the other side as well heh.

When they first came in as a Goomy, there was a newly evolved Frogadier and an Ash on the run with a happy winning streak, Serena having just committing to her dream of Showcases and free from burden with her mother but not entering one yet, and Clemont barely coming to terms with being a Gym Leader. When they left to protect the wetlands as a Goodra, they had left Ash learning to slow it down a little (a very tiny little that he forgets very quickly but still), Braixen newly evolved now with friendship and Serena renewing her conviction after a devestating setback, and Clemont rejoining the group after training for the most epic battle between friends ever. An okay level of growth, all things considered.

When Goodra comes back for the League, well, there is now:

Talonflame and Greninja (having evolved from last time). Apparently Talonflame fought Moltres? Greninja now has an alternative form that strangely resembles Ash...

A fully grown Noivern. Out of the blue. Talonflame is also coparenting with Hawlucha taking most of the work. This is compared to the fiercely independent Wrestling Pokemon that was at odds with the small bird. This Noivern evolved after fighting Zapdos, which may run in the family at this point.

A squishy blob that stays in the bag with Dedenne. They're roomies? And the blob is also Dragon-Type too.

They did watch it (somehow???), but it's still an unbelievable feat for Serena to have won 3 Princess Keys and get to the Master Class finals considering where they left off. Also a full blown Sylveon exists as well now (luckily Goodra has outgrown their fear of Fairy-Types).

Just the utter bewilderment they must be going through after all of that lol. It's kinda sad that Goodra didn't get to stick around that long or for us to see Goodra interact with the others, because that would've been so precious. Both Goodra and Sylveon used to be shy guys, but now that they're more open I'm sure they can be friends! Goodra connecting with Noivern over their Dragon typing and having an epic battle would've been so cool to see! And also just reconnecting with everyone else as well. It's the curse of XY to not give too much time to many things, but I felt like we really missed out on an amazing bonding session with Hawlu and Goodra in the wetlands. I mean, two strong Pokemon being anointed protecters of the weak in a wild Pokemon-only place? If we can't get it a bit before then definitely in the two-parter before they leave. And again, gives Hawlu some of that softness to be able to get along with Noibat later on.

But also you are on to something though: would Goodra notice how things are going on within the gang itself? For Goodra, life in the wetlands has been a lot of managing relationships with all inhabitants and making sure that everyone is safe and happy, along Florges and her gang. Coming back with all these new changes is going to throw Goodra off, and with not much time to be with the others (especially since League and Ash's mentality itself currently), I don't think Goodra is going to be able to pick up on much. Maybe hear a few stories and catch a few glimspe of the form change, but nothing concrete until idk maybe after the Crisis? And considering how Goodra is staying back after everyone goes back and all that, bro is probably still going to have contact with Clemont + Bonnie (with Dedenne!) since Lumiose is close by, along with Greninja and the blobs once in a while I imagine. Maybe then they can share stories and come to an understanding. But yeah, very much in confusion and raised eye emojis for the longest time lol.

Also btw I've got your two asks and to conserve space I'll just put them up under the cut here to conserve space (not too much to say but just to make it look neater):

And my responses: Cool signature (butterfly!!!! 🥺/pos)!!!! Will definitely remember you by that from now on (though I'll still call you synchro for ease if that's okay) and yah, we're really starting a party with all these anons heh! :D