Siobhan would notice the young man approach. she realized he was the one who had gifted her the Litwick. a tiny smile appeared. "greetings" but he didn't seem to recall her name "have you?" she was curious just what he had heard.

"I would be honored" she goes on, giving an incline of her skull to Giona as she released her two flying type Pokemon "Siobhan Burke" she adds for the man's benefit, gesturing for him to have the first move.


battle music

"I see."

but now was not the time for idle gossip. his bird would gladly use Detect to protect itself, the Ominous Wind from the ghost assaulting Zeppelin. Tiamat retaliated by using Ice Beam at the Drifblim, while Zeppelin tried to recover and use Focus Energy to boost his next attack.

"we'll have to have a chat about those people" Siobhan adds for conversation's sake "I must admit I haven't paid much attention to the opinions of others so far." she was inquisitive by nature, so she had to know who she had impressed and how.

she could understand the change in subject, yet it wasn't like Siobhan was asking Giona to spill Rocket chatter in a public place. she meant after the battle, but could take a hint. he did not want to give it up, or he was unwilling to gossip.

Tiamat was targeted as it was the real threat here. "Thunderbolt" she says, relying on the Special Attack of her Dragonite. the Strength Sap would suck some of the dragon's power away, restoring some health.

the dragon roared in confusion and anger in equal turns before shifting attention to the Drifblim. Zeppelin focused more on giving support, using Shadow Ball on the Drifblim to add to the damage. Siobhan didn't even need to command it.

perhaps she sensed his awkwardness. "your Pokémon have been raised well" the woman commented casually, for lack of a better conversation. she was not one to judge others on such things; Siobhan was not very chatty herself.

now it was up to Giona to take it how he liked, perhaps commenting back or being silent. who knew? conversation was a two-way streak sometimes. the Air Cutter shot toward Zeppelin and he retaliated with Payback at the other Pokémon.

Tiamat meanwhile dealt with the Phantom Force. she snarls at the damage before throwing an Ice Beam at the offending foe.

Aftermath hits, causing the Dragonite to yowl in alarm and pain. "Thunderbolt" Siobhan would call to Tiamat. one Pokemon was down; one more had to go. she would see this fight to the very end, win or lose. the dragon unleashed it's stored power in the form of lightning, seeking the remaining Pokémon; the avian.

not as strong as it's evolved form, the Drifloon would crash with the Air Slash's hit. but Aftermath hit the pigeon before Siobhan could recall her Pokémon. it more or less floated into the Pokeball's light. "thank you" she says conversationally "I just received him in a trade; I felt this battle would do a good job of seeing his potential."

Siobhan had a preference for ghosts and fairies. even dragons were warming up to her. "I will keep that in mind" she says as she recalls her Dragonite after winning the double battle "thank you for the match, Giona." she adds a bit warmly.

any Rocket who actually took care of their Pokémon instead of using them as tools was good in her book. "let me treat you to a drink, at least" Siobhan adds, gesturing to the vendors below them.

@ casual social until we hit page 2 lol

"very well."

though he had lost, Siobhan had a mind to at least get him a drink for the effort he put in. but she would not force the issue if he could pay for his own. she smiles politely at the young man before following, giving a slight shake of her head when he offered her the towel.

how kind of him, but not required. true, she tanned and burned rather easily, but she had applied sunscreen before leaving for the beach. Siobhan had faith it'd work. reaching the vendor, she would order an oran berry smoothie.

as she waited for Giona to order, she realized he had fallen silent. "I ordered something different this time, but I do like the tropical drinks..." she suggests quietly.

giona ferrara