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jovial hymn. arian walked alongside his mentor. "hey, hey, when are you coming to visit my gym?!" the ecstatic blonde male asked. he was in a merry mood with just officially coming to implement a new game within his gym. the merry blonde had been pestering his adviser for sometime for a gamble, wanting to test and see just how strong he actually was.

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"oh! thanks for coming with me; i heard that there was a really cool pokemon wandering around here! i definitely could use a new buddy in my gym, no one's been able to catch it i heard. and i'm a sucker for a good game of tag!" the blonde male spoke. oh! you're probably wondering, just who is this male? arian coin , recently appointed gym leader and his eldest brother's replacement, the mentee of FERNANDO SILPH . "oh! and after this we'll be heading to another location that has another pokemon that i want!" a pokemon fanatic. just like money, he was also a hoarder of pocket monsters.

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POSTED ON Feb 26, 2019 5:28:20 GMT

"are you ready for your inspection, mister coin?"

there's a hint of gravity behind the teasing, mostly because it's true. behind the elite four initiative was the fact that hoenn needs a new foundation, a pedestal for trainers to rise up and feel comfortable in their rise to fame. that starts with the gyms, the golden standard for measuring a trainer's worth and abilities. naturally, the league has a certain standard for those that are given the authority and governance over the overall reputation of the region's figures.

like cait alfric , coin's time will come soon.

"i see." fernando keeps to the path and finds himself in good company. there are few that venture to keep such a vast collection of pokemon, almost unheard of for the regular trainer. the coins, figures of wealth, share his hobby. fernando offers up first grabs only out of respect. "are you intending to spotlight this pokemon or have it supplement one of your existing games?"

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POSTED ON Feb 27, 2019 2:57:42 GMT

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A WILD BLITZLE APPEARED!

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POSTED ON Feb 27, 2019 4:14:49 GMT

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surprised look. the duo would come to pass by a wimpod and blitzle. they weren't the eye of his target for today, but next time he'd snag them. his head darted to face fernando. a look of wonder as the blunet spoke. "that's a good question! i'm not sure myself as of yet," then the inspection was brought up, "oh! the inspection, haha!" he'd blurt out a light titter. "i forgot about that, i'm pretty excited to take you on!" the inspection most likely meant he'd come to see how he ran his gym.

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"i hope you'll be participating as a trainer and not as a councilman, it'd be boring if the battle was strictly business you know!" the jovial blonde spoke. he didn't enjoy serious adult conversations. he just wanted to gamble and battle--mostly the former. gambling against fernando would be a plus, he's always wanted to battle him on an even playing field. always wondering just what sort of face he'd make in the face of potential loss. "y'know, mister fernando, my gym isn't just all about battling. when i was given the role to become a gym leader, i thought really hard on how i could make it exciting for both myself and the trainer in question, but also challenging." hands in pocket, eyes shut as he tried to remember the challenges he's had up til now.

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a smile never wavered, yet seemed strange; almost as if it were a facade. his eyes came to open slowly, hollowing they were indeed. "the way i've chosen to lead as a gym leader is far different from my brother. sure, i enjoy a good gamble--a fun game. my methods are seen as childish, maybe even crazy, by some. but there is purpose in my style of leading, a lot of it. my goal--no--desire is to see the face of someone whose willing to go all in against fate; ready to partake in a risk that can prove detrimental or hopeful."

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turning to face fernando with a smile, he'd come to a halt, "if there's one thing i hate mister fernando, more then anything in this world--something that i find most disrespectful..." a scowl formed, "is when someone gives up in the face inevitability. i despise a game where i know i'll come out the winner or the loser, if there is no chance to leaving it up to fate. i won't be entertained by tomfoolery." and like that he'd revert back to a cheery expression, "but other then that, i take my job serious!"

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clasping his hands together. arian looked to the sky with a sparked joy in his expression, "ah, man! mister fernando, i can't wait to gamble with you! the thought of seeing you fall into despair, to see how far you're willing to go in a gamble?! i wonder if you're as cool as they say you are when battling; i hope it's the same as when you gamble, hehe!" arian mused.

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POSTED ON Feb 27, 2019 4:40:19 GMT

the wimpod is something of interest. fernando gives arian a wave of his hand, a motion to stop. there's no way he's letting this pokemon pass. the blitzle he's familiar with but the other pokemon. not at all which means he has to have it for himself.

"naturally. i want to enter from the perspective as one of your many challengers. there's no better way to assess your challenge."

a kirlia comes forth and the MAGICAL LEAF it bring with it makes short work of the defenseless scuttle crab. fernando catches it effortlessly.

"but that's good to hear, mister coin. battling isn't the be all end all to gauge a trainer's worth. tests of wits, adaptability, and most importantly, grit, are crucial to be able to discern which trainers should be distinguished as hoenn's best."

fernando walks forward to claim his prize, not unlike their soon to be gym battle.

"ha ha, you should know that i'm not much of a gambler, mister coin. shrewd business decisions hinge on more then just chance. calculated risks, not faith, guides my decisions."

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POSTED ON Feb 28, 2019 2:04:43 GMT

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A WILD HELIOPTILE APPEARED!

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FERNANDO SILPH captured the wimpod!

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POSTED ON Feb 28, 2019 2:35:43 GMT

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hat a prune. he never understood how the women fell for such a man. "you and my brother are definitely businessmen." following behind his mentor. he'd continue talking all the while, "i don't understand the meaning behind a 'calculated risk', and when i told my brother that he gave me a surprise look and laughed." a slight blush sprawled. it was embarrassing to be made fun of when asking one a question. arian legitimately didn't have an understanding behind such a term.

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he'd ask, "i don't get it, what's the difference between a natural risk and a calculated risk? you're aware that you're walking into a situation where you might fail or win, right? you've played out the scenario in your head, yeah?" raising a finger with each point. he'd hold two toward fernando, "it's no different then a regular risk where you dive headfirst, all you did was just take the time to factor a little longer on your decision; so what's the point of just not going all-in, why check over your work?" by "check over your work" arian meant why wait? why not just dive headfirst? it was such a confusing term for the male.

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POSTED ON Feb 28, 2019 3:23:41 GMT

"every action you take is a risk."

fernando recalls his kirlia. more pokemon are on the horizon and he opts for one he's yet to let out.

"some are good and some are bad. what you risk on it is also a factor. the more variables, the more unknowns, the less you know."

rhydon is his pokemon of choice. against the helioptile, fernando's already measured his own personal risk. his choice is calculated, measured.

"in a battle against an opponent you know little about, the risk becomes greater the more is on the line."

the rhydon charges forward, bringing a heavy arm back and cloth's lining the lizard with a vicious HAMMER ARM. the pokemon erratically sparks as it tries to find the space to PARABOLIC CHARGE its way out of the pokemon's grasp.

"but once i know the opponent is an electric type, i can choose my ground type to increase my chances of winning."

squirm as it might, the pokemon cannot escape the rhydon's striking area. aggravated, the pokemon throws the lizard onto the floor, following up with a mighty head curbing STOMP.

"and if i bring out multiple pokemon against that one, my chances only get higher."

fernando smiles.

"i'd be willing to gamble half my company for your casino on a wager - that helioptile against twenty of my finest pokemon. if i lose, that's a heavy blow to me."

the pokemon is wrangled into submission and a pokeball snags his next prize.

"but it's almost a guaranteed win for me - a calculated risk i'm willing to hedge on."

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POSTED ON Feb 28, 2019 6:42:31 GMT

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FERNANDO SILPH captured the helioptile!

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POSTED ON Feb 28, 2019 8:13:29 GMT

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small gasp. he was surprised by the mentor's critical thinking. his analysis made the male chuckle. "no need to act so cool, mister fernando." they would come to cross a pond. "to wager something so risky. you're a very cautious man, mister fernando. you have a great chance of defeating the helioptile, but i feel as though you must have some doubt that it could--" cut off due to a sudden surprise. the sight of a staryu hurdling pass the duo made arian come to a halt.

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the staryu was badly beaten by a poliwrath, but it was unfathomable as to what brought about such a fight. the defeated staryu became rendered unconscious, "are you okay?!" picking the staryu up and placing it upon its back against the tree. the poliwrath ran to the duo and staryu's side. "why would you do this?!" he asked the poliwrath. the poliwrath looked to possess an expression of regret, apologizing to the staryu. "wait, are you two training?" the poliwrath nodded. "i see." turning to face the staryu, he'd say, "come with me." nonchalantly.

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"i have the perfect obstacle back home. instead fighting against someone above your weight class for the time being, come with me." turning toward fernando, he'd ask, "this guy is just as strong as this poliwrath, if i train you and we defeat him; that'll be a crowning achievement for you. plus, i bet my life that you'll become a very strong water pokemon someday; so, what do you say?" taking out an empty ball. he'd await for the water star to press the button. "just click it, and this will serve as our contract. if i can't help you obtain the strength you desire, then you can take my life." hesitant at first, the staryu decided to partake in this ordeal.

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arian obtained, yet again, a new ally. "nice, looks like i caught something myself; although, it's not the pokemon i was hoping to meet." looking up, he'd say, "it has to be around here somewhere." and he didn't plan on giving up. "ah, did you want to capture this poliwrath?" it was the staryu's teacher after all. but he wasn't sure if the poliwrath was fernando's style.

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POSTED ON Mar 1, 2019 7:29:55 GMT

"bet your life?"

fernando merely observes as arian prattles on to the injured staryu. how eccentric. watching someone his age act so straight edge with an such an optimistic view reminds him of the old anime he used to watch as a child. if arian goes for the staryu then it's only natural for him to pick up the poliwrath.

"this guys really hyping you up. would be a shame to separate you from your sparring partner."

a coy smirk shows his intention. an empty pokeball is brought out and he leaves it for the poliwrath. go figure that they match up as well, parallel to each other while perpendicular to their rivals.

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POSTED ON Mar 2, 2019 7:12:49 GMT

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POSTED ON Mar 3, 2019 8:02:35 GMT

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lacing the ball of his new friend into his pocket. arian turned to fernando, and said, "oh, that poliwrath is gonna be in a world of hurt when i'm done with this little guy; so you better keep him in tiptop shape!" arian said, a beaming grin given. before he could say anything else, a happy-go-lucky shinx began to ram its head into his back leg. "ah, why hello there." the shinx was an electric-type, and female at that.

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the pokemon was blushing. not out of embarrassment, but bashful anger. it wanted to go with its ally, staryu. it seemed to have been friends with not only the poliwrath, but staryu as well. "you're a feisty one!" arian spoke to the female. "if you wish to come with me, you'll have to prove your worth my little friend. i'll take you in, but i expect you to be ready to work hard. is that alright with you?" the shinx, confidantly, nodded.

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taking out a ball. he'd enlarge it, "this staryu is really popular." throwing the ball atop of the shinx's head, it would come to be absorbed within the beam of red light. "it must be my lucky day or something; who would've thought lady luck could be so kind!" arian began to look around, wondering if the shinx had anymore friends. "anyone else want to come?!" looking toward fernando, he'd ask, "have you ever been this lucky before?" arian boasted, his chest puffed out and his nostrils flared.

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