You’re not human if you don’t find Steven Stone attractive.

One could argue that you don’t have to be fully human to find Steven attractive. —LH

Hey! What’s that supposed to mean?! —Bill

You know, contrary to popular rumor, the cell separation system was a complete success. —Bill

…that was not the part I should have objected to, was it? —Bill

I wasn’t implying anything about you, but go on. I’m sure you can fit more of your foot into your own mouth for our readers. —LH

As a bi male I am deeply upset about Cynthia being gay but…. Is STEVEN?

themaninmeteorfalls:

bills-pokedex:

I’m afraid I can’t say for certain, as Steven has rarely expressed interest in anything beyond rock collecting, battling, and occasionally my partner. And even then, I’m not sure if that last one is an indication of his own preferences, simple professional interest, or a response to the fact that my partner delights in making me uncomfortable.

You’re adorable when you’re jealous. —LH

That’s not an answer! —Bill

May I presume anything that I say won’t be believed? Particularly when it comes to matters of my own private life.

As for Lanette, she is a delight to talk to and a consummate professional. Such interesting conversations we have! This is no to impugn your own qualities, Bill, for all you Systems developers are a charming bunch indeed. 

Though, if it would make you feel better, you may ascribe my interactions with your editor to hometown pride.

Well! While I can’t promise anything from the tabloids (I’m sure you’re aware of how they are), I can at least safely say your word is good on this blog, Steven. Better than mine, in fact—I can only tell our good readers common knowledge about any of you champions. It certainly wouldn’t be my place to say anything else.

As for Lanette … on the one hand, I’m glad and proud of Lanette that she has been an excellent representative for our group in Hoenn.

On the other, you’re still jealous? —LH

Just a bit. —Bill

All right. Next time you’re in Hoenn, I’ll see if Steven would be interested in coffee with the both of us … if you promise not to take up all our time by talking about collecting or what Devon Co is up to with him. —LH

…wow, you’re really making me promise you the moon there, Lanette. —Bill

As a bi male I am deeply upset about Cynthia being gay but…. Is STEVEN?

I’m afraid I can’t say for certain, as Steven has rarely expressed interest in anything beyond rock collecting, battling, and occasionally my partner. And even then, I’m not sure if that last one is an indication of his own preferences, simple professional interest, or a response to the fact that my partner delights in making me uncomfortable.

You’re adorable when you’re jealous. —LH

That’s not an answer! —Bill

Bill, have you considered actually, you know, apologizing to Steven for spreading rumors about him? It can’t possibly make things worse than they already are at this point

themaninmeteorfalls:

bills-pokedex:

What do you think the rare stones are for?

Also, since when do you apologize for anything? —LH

Since the person in question could kill my career. Or me. —Bill

I do admit I’m very entertained by all of this, so by all means, carry on! Though I can’t say I wouldn’t be interested in any rare stones you find while… digging.

Ah, Lanette! I did so enjoy coffee with you. Perhaps we should arrange for another one. I’m sure you would enjoy a break from the rigors of editing this blog.

That would be lovely, Steven! Whenever you’re near Meteor Falls again, you know where to find me. —LH

………………. —Bill

Rare stones are nice and all, but actually apologizing is better. Yes, even when it’s Steven Stone we’re talking about

Oh, he’s too proud to do it in public. Private, maybe, and that’s a complete maybe. He prefers taking things in stride and pretending they never happened over admitting he might have made a mistake. —LH

Hey! I’m fully capable of admitting when I’m wrong! —Bill

It took you three years to admit you screwed up an experiment, and you only did because the results were “scientifically interesting.” —LH

Okay, in my defense… —Bill