[color=orchid][center][h1]Sophia Danvers[/h1]
[h3]Mesalon Gym[/h3][/center][/color]
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The only way Sophia could stand was by leaning on Clarus as he floated upwards. Although she kept a steely glare trained on Oscar, it was in a much cooler tone than earlier that she spoke.

[color=orchid]"How typical of you. Not getting what I mean,"[/color] she muttered, panting like someone who had run a marathon. [color=orchid]"You don't have to tell me all that, because I know. I know you by now. And..."[/color] Something in her face mellowed, a trace of that vulnerability showing. [color=orchid]"You may or not believe me, but same here. Besides the promise to my family, that's why."[/color]

She stood up as straight-backed as she could. This was something she'd say to his face, in front of his Pokemon, like he wanted. [color=orchid]"The stories we shared, about our home regions. That kind of thing stays with you, especially... Especially if it starts happening all over again."[/color] The wounds on her hands ached as she gripped the Bronzor's ridge, wounds that were nothing compared to what had happened to Rheese, or those paramedics. She took care to keep her phrasing vague enough not to let on too much to the dragon. [color=orchid]"Enough damage has been done."[/color]

She gave a shuddering breath. [color=orchid]"You can think what you want about me and my family. I should be above caring. But back there, on the way to this town, when I said count me in... I meant it."[/color] She hoped the sincerity in her words was clear. [color=orchid]"And no matter how many things about you get on my last nerve, this isn't one of them. In fact, as long as you're not doing anything reckless..."[/color] The corners of her mouth lifted into a near-smile. [color=orchid]"Quite the opposite."[/color]

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[b]Pokemon Party:[/b] Gothita "Lacey" lv14, Purrloin "Grimalkin" lv13, Staryu "Arcturus" lv13, Darumaka "Lumas" lv11, Shuppet "Fantoccino" lv11, Bronzor "Clarus" lv11
[b]Pokemon in PC:[/b]
[b]Inventory:[/b] Pokeball x1, TM33 (Reflect), Oran Berry x3[/hider]
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[color=chocolate][center][h1]Amber Pine[/h1]
[h3]Mesalon Gym[/h3][/center][/color]
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Sticking close by Sophia, Amber glanced in the direction Lan had gone to heal his Pokemon, then back towards Oscar. [color=chocolate]"Let's not let this get out of hand,"[/color] she urged him and Sophia. [color=chocolate]"Given recent events, it seems we all have more than our original reasons to grow as trainers, even if it's just to make sure we're prepared. Now, we should go find out if the healing machine's free, and then rest up ourselves."[/color]

To her side, she saw Vivianne nod. The other researcher needed to speak to Lan anyway, and so did Rachel. She could take some comfort in that, knowing there were people looking into these matters, even if it didn't completely quell her worries.

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[b]Pokemon Party:[/b] Kabuto "Chalcedony" lv11, Yanma "Aeshna" lv9, Rockruff "Kyra" lv13, Rowlet "Tacita" lv10, Anorith "Larimar" lv12, Sableye "Almandine" lv11
[b]Pokemon in PC:[/b]
[b]Inventory:[/b] Pokeball x1, Potion x2, Dusk Ball x1[/hider]
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[color=bc8dbf][center][h1]Rachel[/h1]
[h3]Mesalon Gym[/h3][/center][/color]
[@fer1323] [@Heckno12]

[color=bc8dbf]"Easy there!"[/color] Rachel rushed over to the drained psychic, who still insisted on having a heavy conversation. [color=bc8dbf]"Yeah, sitting down sounds like an idea."[/color]

Trying to lift the mood, she beamed at Oscar and his newly evolved Fire type. [color=bc8dbf]"Congratulations! Two milestones in one battle, that's pretty neat! Ooh, with that team of yours, seems like you'll have a good few Fighting types before long! That'll be useful if you battle my Rock types at any point... Ehh, maybe I shouldn't have let that on."[/color] She rubbed the back of her neck, chuckling at her own blunder. At least there were ways to get around type disadvantage, and fellow specialist Oscar was probably planning on doing the same.