Maria Dietrich
runrattatarun.bsky.social
Maria Dietrich
@runrattatarun.bsky.social
A girl from Accumela Town who suffered a terrible fate. Kind and courageous, yet suffers from trauma and an inferiority complex.

34 yo writer any/all
it. There was no acting there, she was sure of it. That was a real, touched smile.

"That...ah...kinda just came out. I'm glad I got to see that smile again though," she says, still looking up at Rosa.
February 9, 2026 at 4:36 AM
to be given to anyone other than me. Rosalinde! Will you marry me?"

Maria herself had found herself kneeling in front of Rosa, just like she had that day. Unbeknownst to her, her body had moved on it's own as she looked up at Rosa.
February 9, 2026 at 4:27 AM
more. Or maybe I wanted to tell myself that."

It'd been a little hard to even consider, given they'd been away from each other so long. Rosa had been toppling Gyms, and Maria had been acing classes at a prestigeous school. But now...

"As the Knight of Ideals, I cannot allow the Princess' hand
February 9, 2026 at 4:27 AM
She pauses for a moment, looking at Rosa before asking.

"Hey, do you remember when I had to propose to you? When we were playing heroes? The boys wanted a heroic scene where the hero has to declare her love for the princess?"
February 9, 2026 at 4:17 AM
arm, wrapping it around Rosa in a hug. Rattata stopped sniffing, focusing in on his trainer.

"I'll be your knight again too. Or your princess. I think we've evolved past being able to just choose at a whim, y'know. Just know if you need help, I'll come running."
February 9, 2026 at 3:55 AM
to fight Rosa's grip. She instead leans against her, unable to let her smile fade.

"Just promise that if I end up becoming a burden to you, you'll let me know, ok?"
February 9, 2026 at 3:43 AM
princess in need of rescue this time.

"Thanks Rosa."
February 8, 2026 at 11:08 PM
, she desperately wanted Rosa to persist, to tell her that she was being silly and that Rosa would protect her.

"R-really, I'll be ok. I'll...be ok."
February 8, 2026 at 10:52 PM
, I think I was just really in character at the time."

She'd love to reminisce about their past together, but her attention was drawn to Rosa's request.

"I...don't want you getting hurt though. You of all people. You don't need to be a knight for everyone..."

Her words were betrayed by her tone
February 8, 2026 at 10:52 PM
used to be. I mean...you don't even really need a knight anymore, right?"
February 8, 2026 at 10:23 PM
immediate plans."

That's what the doctor had said too. She was strong because she survived the attack. Most people wouldn't have survived such a gruesome injury, but Maria's survival instinct and strength had saved her life.

"Hard to feel strong right now Rosa. I can't be your knight like I
February 8, 2026 at 10:23 PM