A Day with Grimsley

Finding [EN:Gen Ref="255" M="himself" F="herself" ] incredibly lost on the road one day, Scottie decided to take a gamble and enter a nearby cave.

[EN:Gen Ref="255" M="He" F="She" ] hoped it would be a through path, a nice shortcut to lead [EN:Gen Ref="255" M="him" F="her" ] back to where [EN:Gen Ref="255" M="he" F="she" ] wanted to go...

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Is that you, Scottie?

I thought so. You must be lost.

It's not very nice to lie, you know. Either way, you don't fool me.

It isn't difficult, by the way... I simply memorized the sound of your footsteps, nothing more.

However...

that last round shouldn't count, Liepard.

Didn't know she was there, did you? Though I wouldn't really expect you to.

Oh, just a game my Pokémon and I like to play. We find the competition entertaining.

I don't know if you know this, but a Liepard can conceal its presence, allowing it to stealthily sneak up on its targets.

So our little game consists of me closing my eyes and attempting to guess Liepard's location.

Looks like Liepard is pretty keen on our little game as well.

Though originally, it was merely an exercise to bolster my competitive instincts.

You might say that, yes. We've been doing it for a long, long time.

As someone who lives and breathes competition like I do, you know games are never just fun. We take them seriously. We play to win.

My past isn't all sunshine and daisies, kid. Back when I lived at the family estate, I had to learn how to read people...

Adults can be tricky, see. I was in a situation where I had to suss out who was being straight with me and who was trying to use me.

Eventually, I discovered how to do that. It's all about goals and intentions... figuring out what people want the most.

That's what drives people to do what they do. Figure that out, and you'll see through any lie or bluff... That, kid, is how you win a game.

Judging by the question you asked me a moment ago, I'm pretty sure I could guess what sort of victory you crave the most.

You're an honest kid. I can't fault you for that.

And you know what? Sometimes it's the most honest, purehearted of us that end up becoming the strongest of all.

Don't believe me? Well then, I guess you'll just have to wait until we battle to find out if I'm telling the truth or not.

Don't expect me to reveal my hand until we do, though.

Heh heh... I think Liepard wants to test you now.

Well, Scottie, close your eyes... Tell me, where do you think Liepard is right now?

Heh heh... The answer is...

Heh heh... The answer is...

Uh oh... Sounds like Liepard's a little cranky.

She must be sulking. She probably thought she could sneak up on you, but instead you found her right away.

You're a tenacious one, aren't you, kid? That might come in handy for you soon.

Finding your way through to the other side of this mountain's a bit of a gamble. There's a fork in the path up ahead that goes left or right.

Heh heh... You've got the makings of a real competitor in you, kid. And, well...no risk, no gain, right?

Indulge Uncle Grimsley in a game of chance... Tell me. Which path will you choose?