[h3][hr][color=#FDEEC5]Aedre Charbonnet[/color][/h3][hr][sup][i]Mesalon City: Gym[/i]  || [@Luckyblackcat][@Zanavy][/sup][indent] [/indent]
As intimidating as his title of gym leader was, Lan was attentive and calm enough to reassure Aedre’s jittery nerves. His eyes, unwavering and intent, communicated his belief in her, and his words confirmed this further.

[color=#FDEEC5]“Thank you. Thank you so much,”[/color] she said, clasping her hands together as she searched for more words. When she found none, she hesitated, then settled for a grateful smile. Gym leaders were gym leaders for a reason—a lesson she’d learned early on with Tate and Liza, who were much too mature for their age, and a lesson she continued to learn as she traveled. No matter how old, unfriendly, or otherwise unapproachable they looked, there was a kind heart somewhere in every one of them, and Aedre wondered faintly if she could ever live up to the kindness they and other trainers showed her on a daily basis. 

A fluttering sound caused Aedre to flinch, ducking in surprise as Tacita flew towards her, and she recovered herself with an embarrassed smile. [color=#FDEEC5]“Sorry about that, Tacita. You surprised me,”[/color] she said, reaching up to give the Rowlet a thankful pet. [color=#FDEEC5]“Thanks.”[/color]

Though some people thought certain Pokemon, like Lillipup or Skitty, were more calming than others, Aedre would gladly argue on the behalf of all Pokemon. No bird, fish, or sword was anywhere less empathetic than the next Pokemon. Sure there were trainer and Pokemon differences, but those were individual cases. Statistically, she was sure, there would be no difference. 

On her other shoulder, Little gave a bright chirp of approval, ruffling his feathers. Seeing him get along with Tacita brought a smile to Aedre’s face. Here was another friendship in the making, a fire-type and a grass-type who defying stereotypes and proving how much potential and intellect Pokemon truly had. 

Ty started a conversation with Amber then, and Aedre drifted over, listening in. Apparently training had gone well for Ty and Hunk, which she was glad to hear. After Sophia storming out and her talking to Lan, she was happy to hear some good news. 

[color=#FDEEC5]“Oh, I think Sophia’s the only one who’s fought Lan so far? But she left early to catch up with Oscar in Vareena,”[/color] she said. [color=#FDEEC5]“She looked like she had a good chance for the badge, but since she didn’t finish the challenge I don’t think she’s getting the badge…”[/color] 

She trailed off, then, realizing she was dampening the mood, attempted to brighten up again. [color=#FDEEC5]“But I’m excited to see your battle! Reaper and Hunk seem so strong!”[/color]
[indent][sup] [/sup][/indent][hr][hider=Pokemon][center][hr][img]https://www.smogon.com/dex/media/sprites/xy/togepi.gif[/img][img]https://www.smogon.com/dex/media/sprites/xy/fletchling.gif[/img][img]https://www.smogon.com/dex/media/sprites/xy/honedge.gif[/img][/center][indent][table][row][/row][row][cell][hider=Pasithea — Togepi][h3][color=#FDEEC5][sup]Pasithea | “Thea”[hr][/sup][/color][/h3][img]https://www.smogon.com/dex/media/sprites/xy/togepi.gif[/img][hr][sup][sup]Togepi  [color=#FDEEC5]◼[/color]   Level 13   [color=#FDEEC5]◼[/color]   ♀   [color=#FDEEC5]◼[/color]  Serene Grace[/sup][/sup]
[indent][sup][color=#FDEEC5]||[/color]  Growl, Metronome, Sweet Kiss, Yawn[/sup][/indent][h3] [/h3][/hider]
[/cell][cell][/cell][cell][hider=Alitis — Fletchling][h3][color=#FDEEC5][sup]Alitis | “Little”[hr][/sup][/color][/h3][img]https://www.smogon.com/dex/media/sprites/xy/fletchling.gif[/img][hr][sup][sup]Fletchling  [color=#FDEEC5]◼[/color]   Level 13   [color=#FDEEC5]◼[/color]   ♂   [color=#FDEEC5]◼[/color]   Gale Wings[/sup][/sup]
[indent][sup][color=#FDEEC5]||[/color]  Tackle, Growl, Quick Attack, Peck, Agility[/sup][/indent]
[h3] [/h3][/hider]
[/cell][cell][/cell][/row][row][cell][hider=Decus — Honedge][h3][color=#FDEEC5][sup]Decus | “Dee”[hr][/sup][/color][/h3][img]https://www.smogon.com/dex/media/sprites/xy/honedge.gif[/img][hr][sup][sup]Honedge  [color=#FDEEC5]◼[/color]   Level 7   [color=#FDEEC5]◼[/color]   ♂   [color=#FDEEC5]◼[/color]  No Guard[/sup][/sup]
[indent][sup][color=#FDEEC5]||[/color]  Tackle, Swords Dance, Fury Cutter
[/sup][/indent]
[h3] [/h3][/hider][/cell][/row][/table][/indent][hr][/hider]
[hider=Inventory][u][b][color=#FDEEC5]     Inventory:          [/color][/b][/u]
[list][*]5 Pokeballs
[*]Dusk Stone
[*]Water Stone
[/list][indent][sup]   [/sup][/indent][/hider]