Norman's Weakness

After dashing about Azeroth for a while, and planning a return trip, Ryo decided to head back to visit Professor Birch in Hoenn.
Especially coming from such a war-torn world, the mostly peaceful world of Pokemon was a welcome respite.
Once he reached Birch's lab, the Pokemon professor welcomed him with open arms... which became a huge bear hug and a sneaky rib tickle on both sides. Birch hadn't forgotten their fun the last time Ryo had come by, and grinned, telling him he expected a 'full-and-complete-retelling' of his adventures.
They quickly sat down in his living room and Birch listened in amazement at the stories Ryo had to tell about this other world, and they shared a laugh over the discussion on Pandaren and Pangoro similarities.
A while through their conversation, the doorbell rang and in came the Petalburg City Gym Leader, Norman. Birch happily introduced the two, taking a moment to discreetly wink at Ryo, confusing the world-traveler.
The conversation resumed as the three went back to the living room, Birch and Norman seating themselves on a couch and Ryo taking a chair, waiting quietly as the two friends exchanged pleasantries for a bit.
Afterward the conversation returned to involving all three, and it was Ryo's turn to be fascinated at the discoveries that had taken place since he had last visited, including new Mega Pokemon and areas that were now open when they hadn't been before.
Norman himself told of his own son, beaming proudly as he recounted how his son has surpassed him and become the Pokemon Champion. Birch chuckled and poked Norman's side at his boasting, and he jumped and chuckled.
Ryo grinned at that, now understanding the wink from earlier. He watched as Birch turned on his friend, tickling his sides, causing the strong man to collapse to the floor, laughing.
After a while, Birch stopped and Norman sat up, red in the face both from laughter and embarrassment. But when he saw Ryo smiling warmly, he calmed down a bit and smiled, admitting Birch had been doing that to him a lot lately.
Chuckling himself, Ryo told him everything that had happened with him and Birch. Norman was surprised, but Ryo noticed a flicker of curiosity in his eye. After listening quietly, Norman asked to see his powers.
Ryo agreed, and chuckled as Birch eagerly volunteered to join in.
Stripping off their shirts and sandals, the two men got comfortable. Ryo summoned gentle restraints for Norman's arms, then immediately set to work, Birch barking out laughter as he began to tickle his friend's chest and sides. Tools attacked their feet and Birch's ribs as Ryo played with Norman's sole, the Gym Leader losing all control and wildly howling his laughter, but with a wide, happy smile. Ryo's own smile split his face, and he inwardly laughed.
*Mental note: Birch and Norman are somehow weak to the attack Tickle. It's super effective.*
Somehow he didn't think that mattered. They loved it too, and that's what was important.

So FINALLY I finished this. If you want to know why it took so long, I left a journal.

As soon as I saw Norman's redesign for Pokemon ORAS, I knew he had to go under the feather. Geta are a weakness of mine.
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But anyway, I hope you all like it. I'll try drawing more, especially now that this is done.

Birch, Norman, and all Pokemon stuff are copyright Nintendo and Game Freak.
Ryo is copyright myself, RyoToyaTickle