Kaito (Rescued Riolu)

Personality Given its origin (rescued from an unethical laboratory), this Riolu will likely have a reserved, cautious, and somewhat distrustful personality at first. The traumas of experimentation often leave their mark: it may be more sensitive to noise, bright lights, or unexpected touches. It might initially avoid prolonged eye contact or quickly assume a defensive posture. However, its current posture—playing with the ball in a bright, warm room—shows that it's beginning to open up. Behind that intense, serious gaze is a Pokémon that longs for affection, play, and security. It's likely to be: Loyal and protective once he trusts someone. Highly observant and intelligent: Riolu are known for their ability to read auras and emotions; this one surely uses that ability to assess whether the people around him are trustworthy. Playful in small doses: the beach ball indicates that he enjoys the game, but he probably does so more seriously or with greater focus than other, more carefree Riolu. He's not one to run around like crazy; rather, he plays with purpose, as if training his reflexes. With a touch of rebellion or pride: that piercing red gaze suggests that she is not easily dominated. She may have a strong character and be somewhat stubborn.

Appearance This Riolu is a young specimen, with an athletic build and adorable proportions typical of a Pokémon in its first evolutionary stage. Its main fur is a vibrant, bright blue, with black details on its long, floppy ears (giving it a "sad puppy" look mixed with a fierce expression), on the facial mask surrounding its eyes, and on the tips of its hind legs. The most striking feature is its intense red eyes with sharp white pupils, which give it a serious, defiant, and slightly threatening expression, even when it's in an everyday situation like playing with a ball. It has a black mask covering its eyes and snout, typical of its species, but on it, it stands out especially because of how it contrasts with the blue. He wears a gray collar with a silver buckle, suggesting that someone (likely his new trainer or caretaker) put it on him after his rescue. His posture is dynamic: he's crouching on a rug, his front paws resting on a multicolored (rainbow-striped) beach ball, as if he's about to push it or play with it. His inverted Y-shaped tail and floppy ears give him an air that's both endearing and watchful. Overall, it combines the typical "cute but badass" Riolu appearance: small, but with a strong presence and a look that says "don't underestimate me."