[Center][h2][u]The SlakKing of Phenac![/u][/h2]
[h3][i]Phenac City | Pokemon Center
[sub]Interacting With: [@LukasVolkov][/sub][/i][/h3]
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"It's just a talent you pick up." Noel admitted, pleased with being correct on his hunch. Alola wasn't a region he was overly familiar with, but it did cross his view while he eyed potential traveling plans from Gateon. Beaches were like smaller, more fun deserts. The center of Orre was essentially a wasteland, and traversing it was messy. Just the thought of the heat made him want to go to sleep. This woman seemed confident in herself, maybe she'd have a shot at the Stadium after all. But if she planned to go to the Pre-Gym first? Well, he wasn't the prime example of the Gym's potential, but... "The Pre-Gym trainers do love a challenge. I'd suggest bringing your A-Game." 

Noel raised at eyebrow at the nurse, noting she might've had a few issues with that feisty little bugger in her hands. Which, when returned to it's trainer, seemed to take a little too much of an interest in his sleepy little friend. The hiss caused Noel to shift his body in a way to slightly remove Komala from view; Putting his side without the Pokemon more in front just as a minor precaution. He calmed as the lady seemed to have control, however. Maybe he was overreacting. 

"It's alright," Noel replied in acceptance. "He's pretty calm, if the endless sleep wasn't a sign." A small laugh escaped him, amused by the thought. Though her question if he won or not still lingered. "Nah, we lost. but it was a satisfying loss, if that makes sense."

Approaching the nurse, Noel gently laid Komala down on the counter. "We got in a bit of a scuffle. Just want to make sure everything's alright with him, ma'am." He was extra polite with the nurses; A respect thing. The nurse was familiar with his Komala, so her response was a simple nod as she scooped up the small, sleeping Pokemon and took him to the back. 

Noel turned, one arm resting on the counter as he looked back at the woman with a bit of curiosity. "I know it's a huge building in the center of town, so you probably don't need a guide, but you actually have me curious. I'm planning on heading out of town soon, but I wouldn't mind witnessing a few more matches around the Pre-Gym and the Stadium if you wouldn't mind me tagging along." It was a bit of a distraction, but one last time witnessing a match in the Stadium before leaving for awhile? Or seeing a few of his Pre-Gym colleagues battle this foreigner? They'd make good fresh memories before he stepped away from home for the first time.