Aro had always been the more modest of them and in a way Kjolmar knew how to admire that in his friend. 

"Maybe you are right and the champion will prove to be more challenging than he looks. He did outmatch the other gym leaders after all so unless they are horrible, there should be some spirit in that Leon."

As soon as Aro revealed his Dreepy, Kjolmar observed Tweener closely. As Shade hovered around him, Tweener seemed to be a little less intimidated than he was before. Kjolmar knew it was a good sign. He smiled proudly when Aro made a comparison to Luna and Neo. 

"Yes, Neo hardly opened up to anyone before it met Luna. I'm sure in due time Tweener will put a similar trust in Shade."

"But I must warn you tho, Shade. Little Tweener here can be quite impish."

"So!" he turned to Aro. "Are you ready for the opening ceremony? If we go there now, we will have the best seats. I heard the fire gym leader was born in Hoenn. Do you think he or she is related to Flannery of Lavaridge Town?"