Howdy!

Hey! Howdy!

Still loud as ever...

Hey hey, Greta! How's it going?

I'm feeling great!

I'd really like to battle someone as a warm-up!

Hahaha! I see you're fired up!

Just so you know, the Trainers here on Pasio aren't easy to beat.

Yeah, so many of them have potential.

Hmm... Hearing that from you two, that makes me even more excited!

You better not let your guard down...

Don't forget, you're a challenger here too.

Oh, right! I'm a challenger, huh!

OK! All those strong Trainers better be ready for me!

Hmph. So this is Pasio.

It seems like a perfect place where I, Avery, can make my sensational debut!

Yeah, your debut as the person who makes ME look better.

I don't think I can ignore such a preposterous statement!

As a fellow student of the Master Dojo, let me be perfectly clear, I am superior to you!

We'll see about that! You better not get all embarrassed when I wipe the floor with you!

But deciding the winner through a mere Pokémon battle is not very elegant!

How about a competition to see who can defeat more dojos on Pasio?

Soooo... you're sayin' we go challenge places like Gyms and dojos and take 'em down?

Fine. I'm gonna find all the easy ones and take the lead!

Hmph! You can't possibly keep up with my psychic powers!

Behold! Avery, Teleport!

You're just sprinting away!

So this facility is Pasio's Battle Villa, is it?

My my... How did I end up at the same place as you...

Time to battle!

Hm?

Hey! I heard this place is where I can battle a bunch of strong people! Is that right?

A Trainer all alone, like a poor, lost Wooloo...

It's up to me, as an elegant adult, to make sure she is properly escorted.

Huh? What did you say?

Pasio is an island where strong Trainers from all around the world gather.

What I'm trying to say is, as far as challenging this facility is concerned, I don't think you're quite up to snuff...

Mind your business! I can do what I want!

We're just being kind, you know?

Why don't you enjoy the sights, then turn around and go home, 'kay?

Shut up! I'll decide if I'll take this on or not!

My goodness... This is a thick one.

As students of the Master Dojo, we are simply giving you a warning.

The Master Dojo? What's that?

Whaaat?!

H-how ignorant!

Allow me to educate you about the Master Dojo!

It's a respected dojo where even Leon, the famous Champion of Galar, trained!

You thought you could challenge this place without knowing any of that?

Just so you know, we endured tough training at the Master Dojo to become Gym Leaders.

I, Klara, am the colorful, caring, and charismatic Poison-type Gym Leader! Hihi!

And I, Avery, am the elegant Psychic-type Gym Leader!

We have grand titles worthy of the Master Dojo's name!

(Well, technically, we're still minor division Gym Leaders... But she doesn't need to know that...)

Uh-huh. I see...

You two must be pretty strong, then, if you're talking so much. Right?

I don't know how else to say it, but... To put it bluntly, you look pretty weak.

What's going on...? Are we being mocked? By a kid?!

Then, maybe...we should have a quick battle? Just so, y'know, we can see who's better.

Why yes, we're the adults in the room, after all...

I'll use my psychic powers to test your strength!

There we go! That's what I'm talking about!

We'll take things easy to start with!

Hee hee! Sure, take it easy, remember, it's just a test...

We'll be nice and gentle...as we knock you out flat!

Oh, come on! You have to try harder than that!

Not good...

There's two of us... How's this kid so strong?!

Improbable... No, impossible!

What kind of Trick did this kid use?

So, still think I should go home?

Uuugh...

Khh...

Oh yeah, I noticed something while I was battling you two.

There are three key factors to Pokémon battling... mind, skill, and body...

I'd say for skill and body, you weren't just talk.

For mind, though, you still need a lot of work.

H-how dare you!

Don't get a big head just 'cause you beat us one time!

I'll battle you as much as you want until you get it!

But I'm gonna win every time!

Agh! You're downright infuriating, you know that? Almost as bad as I am!

Y-you've got quite the attitude! Though maybe it's not as bad as mine...

Hmm...

Hey, since we're all here, why don't the three of us team up and take on the Battle Villa?

Huh?

I heard three-on-three battles are the standard on Pasio!

Also, if we battle as teammates rather than opponents...

you might get a sense what I'm talking about!

Hmph! Fine!

You're all alone and I feel bad, so I guess I'll join you.

Something about how you said that is kinda off-putting...but I'll let it slide!

All right! Let's go!

I concede defeat. You are quite strong.

On to the next one!

Oh my! You're something special, child!

Yay! We're on a winning streak!

Let's keep up the momentum and finish this undefeated!

I mean, it does seem possible, but...

We're kinda useless here, aren't we?

Looks like this is the last one! C'mon, you two... let's DO this!

Hah! Of course! The true victory lies in winning with the utmost elegance.

Hee hee! We're gonna win in a colorful, caring, and charismatic way!

Yeesh... This isn't looking too good...

Hey, you two! Can you help Breloom out?!

I-I would if I could!

I've got my hands full here...

Aaaagh?! Why?! How did that miss?!

You certainly are strong. However...

your teamwork leaves much to be desired.

Arrrgh! That was so frustrating!

We're DEFINITELY not losing the next time we take them on!

Then, you might wanna team up with other people...

Huh?

Now that we've battled on the same team, I get it.

I understand what you meant by what you said before...

and I now realize that we are not strong enough!

Hmm... Self-awareness is good and all...

But this was a team outcome. No one person is to blame for...

Well then, it's time for, you guessed it... Avery, Teleport!

Hey, wait up!

You're just sprinting away again!

Did I...hurt his feelings?

Umm... I don't think it's your fault, Greta.

See, Avery comes from a long-standing family of psychics...

And from what I hear, they kinda treat him like a disappointment.

Not sure how true that is, though, I only heard it through the grapevine.

But maybe that's why he wants to get stronger and prove people wrong... He cares about it even more than I do.

I see...

We'd only just become Gym Leaders after making it through the training at the Master Dojo...

Then you show us how you're sooo much stronger, and how big the world really is. Anyone would feel bad after that.

It kinda stung for me too, y'know.

Hmm... So this means...

You're both serious about wanting to get stronger, right?

Huh? Well...yeah...

All right! In that case...

Since we've come this far already, let me help you two get stronger!

For now, let's try our best as a team...

and clear the Battle Villa together next time!

Heh...

If that's what you reeeally want, I guess I don't mind teaming up with you.

Great!

Now then, let's go look for Avery!

Ugh... That sounds like so much woooork...

Is it just me, Klara, or has your personality changed since we first met?

Ack! I forgot to act cute...

Guess it doesn't matter now...

Haha...

Thanks to you, Slowpoke, and the rest of my elegant Pokémon, I believe I can use Amnesia to mend my wounded heart...

Oi!

We don't have time for sulking!

The only way to get stronger is to train! Now, let's get started!

Excuse me?

Now then, while it is important for you two to get stronger...

I think our teamwork is the most important thing to improve.

I gotta say, you were really holding us back in that last battle.

I doubt I was a greater burden than your lack of elegance!

Ahhh! Didn't I just tell you two that we need to improve our teamwork?!

A few days later...

I've been waiting for you to challenge me again.

My Future Sight told me that we would come this far together!

Now, let us bear witness to what is yet to come as well!

The three of us are gonna absolutely crush you!

OK, you two! Let's ignite our passion for battle!

Hah! That's right! Let my poison drive you Kla-razy!

Witness my ESP! Which, of course, stands for Elegant Spectacular Power!

Let's finish this!!!

Ahh... Now THAT was a satisfying battle!

Um... I should probably thank you, Greta...

Don't worry about it! It was a good experience for me too!

Besides...

I think you two have your minds in the right place now, since you feel so strongly about wanting to improve!

Hey, you should come visit me at the Battle Arena in Hoenn sometime!

I'll take you on there as the Arena Tycoon!

Hm? Battle Arena?

Arena Tycoon?

Didn't I tell you? I'm one of the Frontier Brains!

A F-Frontier Brain? You mean those people who are said to possess unparalleled talent?!

I can't believe you didn't tell us!

We never stood a chance against you!

I mean, I wasn't exactly hiding it...

Hm? Is that Klara and Avery?

You both made it to Pasio?

Agh!

Gah! What are you two doing here?!

What's up? Do you know them?

I guess we know them...

Yes, as eyesores...

We were about to go train with Bea.

Great timing, running into you here. How about you join us?

Is that right? Hmm...

You're strong, aren't you?

I see you're quite formidable yourself...

Hey! Since you know each other, why don't you show them how much you've improved?

Wh-what?!

All of us having a battle before training sounds like a good idea!

Tsk! I guess we gotta do this!

Avery! Today is the day we're gonna rip victory away from these two, you hear?!

Indeed! Now is the time, Avery! We shall not let victory slip through our fingers!