Shipping:HollowShipping

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HollowShipping (Japanese: シンタケ ShinTake) is the belief that and Paul belong in a romantic relationship. The name came from aesthetics, because there was no interaction—hence, no reason—at the time of its conception to pair them together (a "hollow" reason in itself).

The basis
As of Aiding the Enemy!, their direct interaction has been little, but every time Brock does speak with Paul, observers note he treats Brock far different (one could call it "with civility") than he does or. One of Paul's traits is respecting those older and wiser than him, and it appears he applies this trait on Brock, who not only is the oldest and wisest of the trio, but has also treated Paul with nothing but respect as well, unlike Ash, whom Paul may respect and Dawn, whom he rarely acknowledges as existing when faced with Ash.

Suffice to say, Paul seems to suffer Brock's presence easier than he does of any other main character.

Evidence

 * Glory Blaze!
 * Brock takes dealing with 's injuries into his own hands and confronts Paul about his treatment of it.


 * Aiding the Enemy!
 * Brock notices Paul watching Ash train for his upcoming with Fantina and approaches him to talk earnestly. Brock's  has no problem running and greeting any of Paul's Pokémon, in the mean time.