[center][color=wheat][h3]Aedre Charbonnet[/h3][/color][hr]— Mesalon Pokecenter —[/center]
[color=wheat]“Nice!”[/color] Aedre called, clapping as Reaper cut through the thrown grapes. Now that they were outside the Pokemon Center, she was more relaxed, the concern of dirtying the floor lifted off her mind. 

When Reaper almost cut into Ty, though, Aedre gasped, raising a hand to cover her mouth as she watched, transfixed. Though Reaper recovered from the situation by returning himself, which allowed Ty the space he needed to do the same, the scene stayed with Aedre in her mind, the two’s sudden discoloration and horror replaying in her head. The ease at which she could command Thea and Little had caused her to forget that Pokemon were, in fact, wild at heart. They were capable of hurting humans as much as they were of other Pokemon, and they were arguably more dangerous to humans on account of their weaker natural defenses and healing properties. While Aedre wasn’t too concerned about Thea or Little injuring her since she trusted that they wouldn’t, Decus was a different story. He’d only made her acquaintance a few days ago, and while she trusted him, she couldn’t help but entertain the thought of the same happening with his as it did with Reaper. Would he look equally horrified, or would he—as a Pokemon who was used to sapping the energy of others—be comfortable with it?

Listening to Amber and Sophia’s reassurances to Ty, Aedre tried to take their words to heart and reassure herself as well. This was trainer life: mundane training, countless losses, and the possibility of injury all for the possibility of adventure and success. It was more exciting than lab life precisely because it held the thrill of the unknown and sometimes the unknown could hurt. She’d have to accept that as much as she’d have to accept the responsibility of being a trainer for her Pokemon, and for the moment, she could only think to set aside her worries to ponder over at a later date. 

A ruffle of feathers from her shoulder reminded Aedre that Little was with her, and she raised a hand to smooth out the feathers on his neck as the conversation turned to the matter of the local gym. Sophia, for one, seemed rather confident in her victory even though Aedre seemed to recall her not getting the badge once before. While Aedre admired Sophia’s assuredness, she also wondered whether Sophia really was as confident as she let on. After all, it hadn’t been much time since her last loss, and if she failed to get the badge this time… Well, she needed all the support she could get.

When Amber brought up that Aedre could use the training exercise with the grapes for Decus, Aedre smiled, nodding. 

[color=wheat]“Yeah, I’ll definitely try some fruits or berries with him. I was thinking trees at first, but they don’t move, and cutting down trees isn’t the best idea anyway.”[/color]

Then, glancing at Sophia leading the way forwards, Aedre lowered her voice a bit. [color=wheat]“I think Sophia’s got a fair shot this time, since she’s gone through the battle before, but should we watch? Do you think she’d  mind?”[/color]

Personally, Aedre liked to deal with her failures alone, and—judging by Sophiai’s casual flippance—she thought maybe Sophia might be the same. After all, having people there to watch a possible failure meant more pressure and anxiety, and Aedre wouldn’t want to burden someone with that.

Then, turning to Ty, she grinned. [color=wheat]“I don’t think we’ve properly met, have we? I’m Aedre, a research assistant. I'm, um, trying trainer life on  for a bit, but my roots are still in research, like Amber. This is Little,”[/color]  she said, indicating the Fletchling perched on her shoulder, [color=wheat]“And Decus, or Dee, is my Honedge who could use some skills like Reaper. By the way, how did you get Reaper? Did you catch him here in Kosei, or?”[/color]
[indent]  [/indent][hr][hider=Notes][u][b][color=wheat]     Team:          [/color][/b][/u][indent] [/indent]
[list][*] Pasithea “Thea” ♀ — Togepi (13) 
[list][*][b]Attacks:[/b] [i]Growl, Charm, Metronome, Sweet Kiss, Yawn[/i]
[*][b]Ability:[/b] [i]Serene Grace[/i][/list]
[*] Alitis “Little” ♂ — Fletchling (13) 
[list][*][b]Attacks:[/b] [i]Tackle, Growl, Quick Attack, Peck, Agility[/i]
[*][b]Ability:[/b] [i]Gale Wings[/i][/list]
[*] Decus “Dee” ♂ — Honedge (7) 
[list][*][b]Attacks:[/b] [i]Tackle, Swords Dance, Fury Cutter[/i]
[*][b]Ability:[/b] [i]No Guard[/i][/list]
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[hider=Bag][u][b][color=wheat]     Bag Items:          [/color][/b][/u]
[list][*]5 Pokeballs
[*]Dusk Stone
[*]Water Stone
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