She’s oblivious to Skyler’s suffering.

Fortunately for her the only allergies she had was to certain medications that she rarely came across.

Looking past her watery eyes and runny nose, Gabby smiles brightly. “I do! I train here frequently so I totally know the way back!” Her tone sounded confident but truthfully it was difficult to navigate throughout these immense woods. There were plenty of times where she had also been lost and also had to ask for directions.

Her hand points towards a rather vague direction and she begins to walk that way.

“How about we head back together?” Gabby suggests, her voice sounding incredibly cheerful.

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With all of the continuous sniffing and coughing, Gabby figured that Skyler had seasonal allergies. Given this, she reasonably stayed at least six feet apart just to be safe. “Same here! I don’t think many people come through this way.” It’s a random guess as they were a bit ways away from the main trail to town. This reason caused Gabby to wonder what Skyler was really up to, or if she’s really lost as she claims.

Gabby jokingly scoffs, flicking her wrist as a show of confidence. “Don’t worry! We’ll get to town lickety-split. ” Hopefully that would be the case, and no problems come up. There was no telling what could happen in Hoenn after all, such a unique region.

Returning the smile she happily shake’s Skyler’s hand. Blinking with surprise at her introduction, Gabby was amazed to meet a treasure hunter and ship captain - not to mention that Skyler looked young. Around the age of her own siblings, truly incredible.

“That’s awesome!” She replies with awe. Wondering what kind of adventures and event’s Skyler had seen. Gabby felt envious, of her capabilities. Curious to know more, Gabby stops herself from asking giving a response instead.

“Yes! Though I don’t have badges.” She chuckles, clearing her throat and begins to walk again. The trees around them looked less dense, perhaps a sign that they were getting closer to town. Hopefully.

“So… What kind of ship do you sail?” Gabby continues the conversation as they breeze past the woods.

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As Skyler explains her ship Gabrielle’s eye’s couldn’t help but sparkle. She’s fascinated while listening, the captain’s passion for the sea and ships was unmistakeable. Gabrielle could easily imagine the two glorious ships, journeying through Hoenn’s turbulent waters under Skyler’s command. “Wow! That’s amazing, Sotally Tober and Mariner Two.. Such Wonderful names, I bet their glory is beyond words.” She claps her hands together, unable to hold back her excitement in the tone of her voice.

Once again Gabrielle wonders what Skyler’s seen, the adventures she’s been on with her ships and crew. She assumes that Skyler had so many amazing stories, one’s that most people wouldn’t believe unless they saw it for themself. This region was filled with wonderful surprises after all.

“Oh no…” Gabrielle voices her concern as a colorful flower field comes within view, they all bloomed beautifully. She felt bad for Skyler, as Gabrielle couldn’t understand what it was like having a pollen allergy but not being able to enjoy the beauty of spring, was such a bummer. If only allergies weren’t a thing, then perhaps Skyler would come to enjoy spring.

“We could go another way around? Though it may take longer if you’re okay with it!” Gabrielle suggest thoughtfully, not wanting to make her allergies any worse than it needed to be.

Yeah, I’m doing Minor League first! I think his name was Greyson? Greyson C.. or something.” She scratches her head not able to remember his full name, and when Skyler had asked for her name Gabrielle’s face turned red. “How forgetful of me, I’m Gabrielle Black! But if you’d like call me Gabby!”

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The captain certainly had a great sense of humor. She grins and shakes her head "Don't mention it, I'm happy to have met you in this murderous forest." Gabby chuckles lightheartedly, nodding when Skyler said that it'll be fine to go the usual way. Skyler's loud sneeze even surprises Gabby, she's never heard a sneeze that loud before - it was.. kinda impressive.

The reaction slightly confuses her, but Gabby realizes that Greyson must of been a friend of some kind. Watching her describe the man was amusing, Gabby's never met him so has no idea what he looks like in the slightest.

Yes, Greyson of Fallarbor! Are you friends? Gabby nods, smiling at her other question.
"I am! It's going to be my first gym challenge!" Her face beams with excitement.

As they get nearer to the flower field, even Gabby sneezes a little.

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Skyler’s expression goes by unnoticed, and the smile remains. As the captain explains her relationship with the gym leader. She breaks out into amused laughter as she speaks. “Sounds like a great friend, I’m even more eager to meet him. ” She also wanted to learn the story of how she almost killed him a couple times, but that would have to be another day.

“Oh um, nope!” Gabrielle responds to the question, slightly embarrassed that she didn’t know anything. As she figured that trainers should have some idea about the gym leaders, but she didn’t. The conversation is cut short, as Skyler suggests they begin to run. “Sounds good to me!” Her response was quick and Gabby’s steady pace changes to a speedy jog and the pair raced past the colorful flower field.

Soon enough they would pass, and make it to the exit of the forest.

Gabby places her hands atop of her head and takes a moment to catch her breath. She then turns to face Skyler, a relieved smile making it’s way onto her lips.

“Looks like we finally made it out!”

Her hand then extends towards the captain in preparation to say goodbye.

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(We can end here if you’d like! <3)