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"Maybe," the possibility isn't considered for long, "but I don't think I'd enjoy the responsibility," Katherine admits, knowing that the reigning champion wasn't all too obsessed about it either. "I'd look better on that throne though, for sure."
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Her shoulders roll backwards into a shrug at his question, which she dismisses simply by saying, "I don't know, I figured this is the only chance I'll get to experience this the proper way. Might as well, you know?"
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"Doubles?" It does get her to halt for a moment, briefly considering if any changes needed to be made to her party, "Sure, that sounds fine. It's been a while since I fought one of those."
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The Pokemon that emerge on the field are none other than her Nihilego and Sableye. The former does so in an elegant, eerie twirl and the latter with a mischievous smirk.

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"What, you don't think it's cute?"
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If asked, Katherine would proclaim that Sableye was the quintessential Hoenn Pokemon. That it should be awarded the title of the national Pokemon or something of the sort. Alas, most people lacked taste. They'd probably think that Poochyena deserves it.
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"Mm. Yeah, I suppose they do," but Katherine was rarely challenged as is. Most people preferred to save her for last. "There's more room to make mistakes in them though, and since we aren't supposed to make things easy for people..."
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It makes more sense now, doesn't it?
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Her Pokemon's instructions are brief and rather uninspired when they finally come, "Target the mushroom. WILL O WISP, then the rest is up to you, Nihilego."
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Ghastly, blue-ish flames are conjured by the ghost, aided by its PRANKSTER nature as they're sent flying to their target. The Ultra Beast follows up with a HEX, seeking the Amoonguss as well.

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The TOXIC merely slides off the Jellyfish’s epidermis, seemingly failing to afflict the Ultra Beast with the intended effect. Then again, it’s hard to tell when something affects the Pokemon in general due to its lack of facial features.
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However, it appears that that MUD SLAP achieves better results. The Nihilego not only sustains damage from the attack, but it even obscures its vision somewhat.
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"Non-existent. Yeah, I know, but still."
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A snap of her fingers directs her Pokemon to repeat their last moves. This time, the WILL O WISP is aimed at the Mightyena—but the HEX remains on its first target, the mushroom.

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Katherine should have anticipated the QUICK FEET but hasn't even considered them until now. Nonetheless, with the BURN active, she's not all too upset about the Mightyena's speed boost.
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The sight of further MUD SLAPS raises some concerns. At this point, she can barely count on the Ultra Beast's accuracy, meaning they must adopt a different method, "Dazzling gleam and icy wind, please," the coverage means that it's more likely to hit, she figures.
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Not to mention that slowing down the dog couldn't hurt.
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Katherine observes as some of Sableye's health is absorbed by a GIGA DRAIN, studying the mushroom intently. "If you're asking if I think they can beat you in a battle, then no, I don't. I don't think they're fit for the position either."
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But..?
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"But who knows, maybe you'd prefer to hand them your responsibilities. Can you imagine me trying to work under MATIAS SILPH or
Melody Miro?"

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"Then you have a healthier imagination than I thought you do, Lopez." Which says a lot, considering his (alleged) avid interest in video games.
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The Champion's orders almost draw a smile upon Katherine's lips, stopping only out of the fear he might pick up on her enthusiasm. If there was anyone she could trust to adapt quickly to her reactions, then it was him. Her expression maintains its neutrality and blankness, a tight poker face.
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"Steady."
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The GIGA DRAIN is allowed to strike unimpeded just as the PLAY ROUGH commences, but only when the Sableye is tackled does it glow with an ethereal, silver light. Its METAL BURST glimmers against the Mightyena, threatening to strike the feline for the damage it has endured.
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The Nihilego does not seek to change its strategy. Another ICY WIND billows from its direction, threatening to strike both of its foes.
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"Hrmm? Since when do I throw down threats? I always thought I talk less and do more..." She feigns offence with her voice as easily as she suppresses another smile.

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Katherine's Cofagrigus continued to snore, its skin shimmering with the brilliance of terastallization. Having morphed into a normal type, it has resigned itself into a RESTING STATE, in which it could only fulfil a simple SLEEP TALK.
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Again and again. It occasionally awoke only to heal itself by succumbing to another nap.
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The FLARE BLITZ doesn't awaken it. Instead, spectral arms slip from the cracks in the sarcophagus only to deliver a final PAYBACK. Katherine's win is not earned but cheesed. Kyle could easily recognize that.
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"Well, that was anticlimactic."
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Not that the champion was to blame, but still.

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