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"[color=a187be]I didn't know it was a major gym. I didn't know how the gyms system worked so they had to explain it to me[/color]." Amelia said, her face growing a bit red as she was embarrassed by her mistake.

Joshua didn't reply to this right away as their waiter returned with their drinks and asked what they would be having for their entrees. Joshua ordered himself a burger while Amelia went with a fish and chips deal. After Dawkin had ordered his food, both turned their attention back to him.
"[color=ed1c24]Waiting until you have six pokemon seems like a solid idea. But sometimes, the more you delay, the more hesitant you'll be to attempt what you originally set out to do." Joshua advised. "Your current team aint bad. I'm sure if you ask around you'll find information on the various minor gyms around the regions and find one that suits your team and that you have decent odds against. Oitherwise, I would stick to your plan for the time being.

Now, if I recall, you two are heading into the desert tomorrow, are you not[/color]?"

Amelia nodded while sipping her tea and, after getting Dawkin's likely confirmation since he planned on catching a Cacnea, Joshua would proceed.
"[color=ed1c24]I'm not letting you two go into that alone. Deserts are extremely dangerous places, both because of their harsh environments and the pokemon that have adapted to living in them. It seems calm now but you never know when a sandstorm might occur and you could get easily lost out there and if you do, the worse can happen. And Arceus help you if happen upon a Trapinch you aren't able to handle. So, whether you like it or not, I'm coming along, if only to make sure you both make it back safely[/color]." He said.