Incompetence [OPEN]

[alyssa]

[atrb=vAlign,top][atrb=width,350][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true] [style=font-family: times new roman; font-size: 23px; text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-style: bold;]Take my hand, this chance [/style] Alyssa's eyes grew somewhat darker and her smile faded to a more neutral expression, closer to that of a frown when Anabel spoke. It seemed that no longer was fighting this war about territory and trying to have the views of some stand strong against the views of others so that they could be heard, it was about hurting those on the other side of the line drawn between the factions as much as possible and in any way fathomable. The expression on the Leader's face lightened when the child began to pull away, as though subconsciously (as well as consciously) Alyssa didn't want Anabel to see the darker expression that had been made just moments ago. "You're welcome..." Alyssa said quietly, "And thank you as well...for both the compliment and fighting for what you believe in to defend Hoenn." A small smile, this time more forced, tugged at the corner of Alyssa's mouth. "From here, though, you can only get stronger. You have reason to now, right? So that Ever Grande doesn't repeat itself in your personal history...?"

[atrb=vAlign,top][atrb=width,125] [style=font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: lowercase; margin-top: -20px;]Team, -- tags, Noka as Anabel notes, more srsface alyssa ✲ AMB Tanz [/style]

[anabel]

Anabel had to admit she was a little, just a little, embarassed right then. Having cried and all in front of Alyssa. But the girl wasn't blaming her or laughing or anything, no. Instead she was being kind, just as kind as she needed to be in order to be the leader for Hoenn Nox. After all, while Lux was more about influence and power, Nox was more about winning the hearts of the people. Getting them to believe in you. And while Anabel had believed in Alyssa before, that was doubly so right then. "I...I suppose you're right on that," Anabel agreed with a nod of her head. There was no where to go but up. Nothing worse could happen than losing a battle.

Well...no, that was not exactly true. There were much worse things, such as losing a...a pokemon. Anabel didn't even want to THINK about that, because it could have happened at Evergrande. "Another Evergrande won't happen. I'll try my hardest, and I won't cry this time." she said resolutely, a fierce and determined look on her face. It was a look she had worn many times, when battling trainers as the Salon Maiden. It was the look that said she would not let herself lose.

[alyssa]

[atrb=vAlign,top][atrb=width,350][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true] [style=font-family: times new roman; font-size: 23px; text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-style: bold;]Take my hand, this chance [/style] Alyssa nodded some, satisfied with the girl's response. "Good answer." She seemed to have resolve, and that was enough to convince the Leader that she would be fine after their encounter, perhaps even better than she had been before. "I'm sure you will, and I have no doubt you'll keep to your word, Anabel. As Salon Maiden I have faith in your abilities and your strength to keep things the way you want them to be with yourself and your pokemon. Also..." Alyssa hesitated before pulling out a notepad and pencil from her pocket, scribbling down her cell phone number for the young girl. It wasn't every day she handed out that information. "If you need help with something, call this number." She smiled a little, "...and I'll see what I can do." She waited until the girl had taken the paper before nodding and speaking again, "I look forward to seeing you in the future, but now I'm going to help rebuild Lilycove from its damage." She looked out to the struggling city, "And you should get some rest. No sense getting better when you're not yourself when you train."

[atrb=vAlign,top][atrb=width,125] [style=font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: lowercase; margin-top: -20px;]Team, -- tags, Noka as Anabel notes, you can wrap it up ^^ ✲ AMB Tanz [/style]

[anabel]

Anabel wasn't sure if Alyssa realized how much this was helping her, but it certainly was. To think that meeting the Champion would be able to boost her resolve to as high as it was right then. But then again, given the stories she had heard about Alyssa, about how strong and kind she was, it probably shouldn't have been such a surprise to her that she had managed to pull this off so well. That she had managed to impart some sort of wisdom to the young Anabel. So the purple haired female stood there and listened to all of what Alyssa had to say.

And honestly, she was a bit shocked when the leader just produced her number like that for her. "Right...I'll definitely stay strong, Alyssa. For the sake of Hoenn. And...thanks, for your number. I bet you don't just give this out to just anyone," Anabel said, offering a smile to her leader before taking the number. She would make sure to keep Alyssa in mind whenever she was feeling down, though she would also make sure to not bother her too much. It would be a fine line, but she felt she could handle it.

"Wait, Alyssa. I want to...could I help you? At least a little. And then I'll get some rest." Anabel offered.

((I imagine we could end it here. I just can't see Anabel walking away from a chance to help Lilycove, now that she herself is a little stronger.))