Like the Grinch, Margo felt like her heart grew two sizes already this morning, hearing Indy express his gratitude like that. This time, she couldn't help herself and she brought her hands to her heart, her serious position now turning more... motherly, if you will. [color=mediumseagreen]"Of course, Indy. I can tell you needed someone, and while I might not be the first choice..."[/color] Her voice trailed off, not bothering to finish her sentence as Indy stood to leave.

His next question almost made her scoff. [color=mediumseagreen]"What? No way. Winning is [i]never[/i] everything, the be all end all. Don't you ever think that--that kind of philosophy is only going to make your relationship with your pokemon toxic. You just give your best and recognize that everyone gave their best efforts, your team as well as you."[/color] Margo waved her hand in the air frivolously, as if waving away the rest of Indy's anxiousness as they made their way outside.

Seeing the crowd forming outside, however, Margo's confidence shrunk just a bit. She had never been the best with crowds, and while New Margo had been working on this phobia, it was still alive an well within her. She chewed the inside of her cheek, putting on a nervous smile for Indy's benefit as he called out to his opponent. She was surprised at his handshake being offered to Indy, slightly suspicious considering how Indy spoke of the kid, but she didn't say much as Indy and Jack exchanged their greetings.

As he glanced at Margo, however, she felt something bubble up inside of her: New Margo, to be exact. [color=mediumseagreen]"No, sir, the real question is if [i]you[/i] are ready. Indy has been training quite a bit, I'll have you know. Don't expect this to be a one-off, here."[/color] Margo lifted her chin in defiance of Jack's celebrity aura, making a point to show that she wasn't going to be pulled in by his charms like the rest of the crowd. 

[color=mediumseagreen]"I believe in you, ok?"[/color] Margo assured Indy in a whisper, putting her hand on his shoulder and squeezing it the slightest bit before merging into the sidelines on Indy's side, looking at the battlefield with bright eyes, smiling at her new friend reassuringly.