death by crux, VOLKNER

[isaaac]

If the war's changed the Sinnoh landscape, it definitely has changed Volkner. The battle of Snowpoint robbed Volkner of many things, and as a result, he's holed himself up in Sunyshore's Vista Lighthouse.

Volkner may be frighteningly resilient, but even a straw can break a camel's back. He allowed his city to be run by a City Admin, stopped keeping in touch with old friends, started working on some personal projects and altogether shut himself away from the war, from everything.

He'd try, though, to remain civil if old friends visit, but even then, he can't mask his irritable, leave-me-the-fuck-alone disposition. The war changes people; Volkner's no exception.

[byron]

Byron and Volkner

I dunno if you would want these two to know each other, but Byron is the type of person who would pull Volk out of his little lighthouse for some fresh air once in a while. Even if he says no, Byron won't take no for an answer, of course this could lead to some fighting. Hopefully over time Volkner will at least warm up to Byron to put up with him when he drops by. Thoughts?

[isaaac]

Easier said than done, my friend. Volkner already knows Byron as they were once colleagues. You assume Volkner would let Byron into the lighthouse, when that may not be the case at all.

Volkner wasn't the most sociable Gym Leader back then, and definitely isn't now. They could eventually be on a civil relationship, but it's going to take a lot of time and effort. As of now, Volkner won't leave the Vista Lighthouse, and neither will he even let anyone into it. He promised Storm to keep the lighthouse running, and that is what he does and nothing more.