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	[color=B81616]"I prefer Wolfenheim, thank you."[/color] he said kindly. Nove shyly rubbed her head against Clive's shoulder as the girl complimented her. The Duck Pokemon seemed to like her so far; she was nice. The male trainer listened to the girl's story, and couldn't help but smile at it.

   [color=B81616]"I'm glad you have such a love for your Pokemon. And actually, I'm not far off from where you are now. I'm new to being a Pokemon Trainer."[/color] he said. [color=B81616]"But I used to be a Pokemon Ranger until a few weeks ago...when I decided I wanted to travel the region."[/color]

The girl's next question was one he had never really asked himself. But he felt he knew the right answer anyway. [color=B81616]"I put a lot of trust in my Pokemon. I trust that when they do get hurt in battle, they will forgive me. I trust that they know I'm doing it to make them stronger. And the risk is well worth the reward when it strengthens the bond between us."[/color] he finished.

[color=gray]Jeez, I sound like such a softie.[/color] he blushed. He checked his watch again. He'd be getting to his destination much sooner than he had predicted.