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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.
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[color=ec008c]"Wolfenheim it is then"[/color] Marie nodded, not wanting to offend the more experienced trainer. She did look surprised though when he said he was a new trainer as well! It was clarified however.

[color=ed145b]"A Ranger? I see...so you have like, worked with pokemon all your life but not to battle before now? What was being a ranger like? Surrounded by so many different pokemon...which were hardest to work with? Oh um, sorry if it's too many questions! I just like...kind of wanted a warning ahead of time of which pokemon might be tougher to tame"[/color] she chuckled nervously, looking down at Ninetales shyly. Ninetales just looked happy to relax, barely moving while she was being stroked. She tilted her head at the Golduck, inquisitive of the duck pokemon that seemed very tame and happy.

[color=ed145b]"Thank you for all of your advice. I...I don't know what I'd do if Ninetales or Seel got really hurt. I believe in them though, even though we've really only had a few battles. I know Seel needs to get stronger, but Ninetales is really strong and is always happy to come out and help Seel"[/color] there was a small smile on Maries face. The Ninetales clearly knew she was being talked about, and nodded at the words before turning slightly and licking Marie on the nose.

[color=ed145b]"Ugh, Ninetales!"[/color] she laughed, wiping her nose and looking out of the window. [color=ed145b]"These trains are really fast, huh? We'll be in Pallet town soon. Are you going to Pallet town, or onwards?"[/color]