Job Interview [Past/S/Josh]

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April 2nd
Fuchsia City, Kanto
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Job Interview [Past/S/Josh]
POSTED ON May 5, 2024 3:56:57 GMT
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While it was true he tended to favor certain types when it came to the Pokémon he owned, that didn’t mean he loved other Pokémon any less. So when he heard of a job opening at the Mauville gym as a Pokémon caretaker, he immediately leapt at the opportunity.
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That had been a few days ago.
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Now that it was nearing the time for the interview, he was wondering if this was a mistake.
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He paced back and forth in his living room, his friend watching with a mix of concern and amusement.
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It was only after his friend pointed out the time that he would come to a halt. His friend was right. If he didn’t get ready now, he would run the risk of running late. And that would be very bad.
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Taking a deep breath to calm himself, he nodded before going to the bathroom to get ready.
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A quick shower and a fresh change of clothes, and soon enough, he was ready to go.
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With a wish for good luck from his friend, he hopped on the back of Sora, his Hisuian Braviary, and made his way to Mauville gym. Touching down, he ran a quick hand through his hair to straighten it out before making his way into the gym and waiting for when the gym leader could see him since, despite his worry about running late, he had arrived a little earlier than the scheduled time.[break]

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December 12
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Job Interview [Past/S/Josh]
POSTED ON May 5, 2024 23:57:39 GMT
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Traffic on Mauville's northwest side was heavy, the snorts and cries of Pokémon just as frequent as the sound of car horns. Thankfully for , one of the city's gates was not too far; as part of an urban renewal project suggested by the Gym Leader, the number of entrances to the city proper had been increased, and one of them was only a few blocks from the Gym.

Beckett would be greeted by KEVIN STROUSER, the secretary running the morning shift. With the sun setting later, Josh had to hire a third scheduler to run check-in during Summer Time. Though the Leader was not on site to accept challenges the entire time the Gym was open, there was plenty going on at the place. "Beckett?" the man in his thirties called the candidate to the front desk. "The Gym Leader will see you now. Take the elevator on your left up to the third floor, then go through the double doors at the end of the hallway. Good luck!"

Provided Beckett followed the directions to get to Mauville's skyway level, he would find the aforementioned doors easily. Were he to open them, he would see a lavish office filled with Raikou memorabilia of all kinds: small figures, plush, trading cards, posters, and the like. Behind an office desk was a giant, Ride-On plush of Raikou, its soft thundercloud occupied by the Gym Leader himself. He looked like he was lost in his imagination, speeding about on the back of the legendary Beast.

Lounging on the opposite side was an Umbreon that was almost Rapidash-sized, parts of his glowing rings masked by a jet-colored saddle that camouflaged with his black fur. He paid the guest no heed. Beyond the northern windows was a gorgeous look at Mauville Racing Grounds, several riders honing their skills with speedy Pokémon two stories below.







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Job Interview [Past/S/Josh]
POSTED ON May 8, 2024 3:29:28 GMT
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The wait didn’t take long, and before he knew it, the man at the front desk was telling him the gym leader was ready to see him. A fact that made him a bit nervous.
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Pushing down his nerves, he got up, directing a nod towards Kevin. “Thank you,” he murmured softly before making his way to the elevator to the left, pushing the button to the third floor once he had boarded.
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The ride wasn’t a long one, and before he knew it, he was following the directions he had been given to the gym leader's office. Upon arrival, he would be met with a spacious room filled with memorabilia of Raikou, which was definitely not something he was expecting.
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Knowing there were more important matters, he refocused his mind, focusing his mind on the other things he could see instead. Like the larger-than-average Umbreon and the large Raikou Plush, the gym leader was currently on.
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Putting the Umbreon in the back of his mind, he made his way closer to the gym leader. Seeing that he seemed lost in thought, he realized he would probably have to speak up.
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“Umm, excuse me, I’m here for the interview,” he said, forcing himself to speak at a moderate volume.[break]

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Job Interview [Past/S/Josh]
POSTED ON May 9, 2024 21:51:50 GMT
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Beckett's voice startled Josh out of his trance, hanging the Raikou's reins up and stepping off the make-believe legendary. "Oh, hi there!" the black-haired man greeted his candidate. "You're here early! Gym Leader and Champion Devlin, but I like to go by Josh," he introduced himself as he extended a hand for Beckett to shake.

Josh would sit down at his desk, a close pass from Tiamat the Dragonite momentarily distracting him. "Thanks so much for your time today. May I ask what kind of position you are interested in, please?" he kindly asked, keyboard clacking filling the otherwise silent room.







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April 2nd
Fuchsia City, Kanto
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5’10” height
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Job Interview [Past/S/Josh]
POSTED ON May 11, 2024 19:14:02 GMT
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Getting his attention didn’t take much effort, and before long, the older male was greeting him. “Hello, it’s a pleasure to meet you,” he said once it was clear he had the dark-haired man’s attention.
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Before he could respond to the older male's comment about being early, the older male’s hand entering his field of vision distracted him. Though he was aware of proper etiquette and how shaking hands was part of that, he still couldn’t help but feel uneasy. After all, physical contact was still physical contact, no matter what form it took.
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“Sorry, I’m afraid I’m not the biggest fan of physical contact,” he said, his tone apologetic and his smile somewhat self-deprecating. It wasn’t like he could help the way he felt, but it still left him with mixed feelings, even so.
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Not wanting things to become awkward, he just decided to move on with the conversation. “M..Josh,” that was going to take some getting used to. He wasn’t used to being so informal with someone he considered superior.
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“My name’s Beckett; Beck works just as well, though,” he said, pausing to give a polite dip of his head to the older male before continuing on. “As for the position I’m interested in, I’ve heard you’re hoping to add a few Pokémon caretakers to your roster,” he commented as he sat down in the chair in front of the desk, having momentarily forgotten that he was still standing.
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Sitting would also keep him from fidgeting too much while he spoke. He was just lucky he had been able to refrain from stumbling over his words or speaking inaudibly.[break]

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December 12
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POSTED ON May 12, 2024 5:31:02 GMT
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"Great to meet you, Beck," he replied, respectfully relaxing his arm in understanding of the candidate's dislike of physical contact. Josh's eyebrows rose at the mention of it, though. "Is it just with people, or with Pokémon, too?" he asked. "The caretaker positions are pretty hands-on. You'll be handling exclusively large Pokémon -- ones big enough to ride on, and ones of all types, too." Among his wide menagerie, there was at least Pokémon of each of the eighteen types. They were mostly well-behaved, but there was quite the variety, and everyone had species they didn't like or couldn't stand being around.

"Are you a trainer yourself?" he asked as he clacked at his keyboard, taking notes about Beck and pulling up his application. "Tell me about the Pokémon you've raised." One of the best ways to get to know a candidate was through their Pokémon and how they were treated. While raising ride Pokémon was preferred, it was by no means a requirement to work. The position did require broad knowledge of large, appropriately-shaped Pokémon across all types. Not off-the-top knowledge, but a sense of where to get the answers beyond a simple Internet search.






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POSTED ON May 13, 2024 14:23:22 GMT
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“Just with people,” he mentioned upon hearing the question. “I find petting Pokémon to be kind of therapeutic,” he explained, hoping that would be a good enough response to get him to believe that taking care of all the Pokémon’s needs wouldn’t be a problem.
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Large Pokémon didn’t bother him. After all, Sesi was bigger than the average Ninetales. Seeing the Alolan Ninetales every day made him often forget that, especially when one didn’t have a normal-sized Ninetale to compare to. Really, the only reason he would know it was bigger than average was because his friend had said as much.
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“Large Pokémon don’t bother me. There’s never been a Pokémon I really have a problem with. I mean, I have my preferences when it comes to Pokémon I obtain for myself, but that doesn't mean I don’t enjoy the other Pokémon,” he explained, trying not to sound as awkward as he felt.
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To him, it was really hard to put into words how he felt. Outside of his friend, he really wasn’t used to talking to people. And he was sure it showed.
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The next question would be a relief. Now that was one he could easily answer without feeling awkward. Well, awkward. “Not really; you might find this surprising, but I’m pretty shy. I’ve never been the best at approaching people, especially if it’s to get something I want.”
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There was that, but there were other reasons. He didn’t want to make someone mad at him. Nor did he want someone to say that they had lost. There was also the fact that he wasn’t fond of confrontation, but that often conflicted with his habit of putting others needs and desires before his own, and that included his Pokémon. So, in other words, if they wanted to battle, he wouldn’t get in their way.
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An even easier question to answer. And one that wouldn’t be awkward in any way or form. "Unfortunately, I only have two at the moment. Though I’m hoping to acquire more in the future, I have a Hisuian Braviary and an Alonan Ninetales. Sora, my braviary, is one of the bravest Pokémon I’ve ever met. He’s also fairly confident. Basically, he’s everything I wish I was. He’s a protective sort as well, more towards me than anyone else, but he’s not opposed to helping someone out of a tight spot if he has to. Sesi, I would say, is gentle and compassionate and would be the acting mother of my Pokémon. While I take care of my Pokémon, she makes sure I take care of myself as well.”
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It was clear from the way he spoke that he was very fond of his Pokémon. To the point that he had probably given more information than was required.[break]

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December 12
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Job Interview [Past/S/Josh]
POSTED ON May 14, 2024 21:53:54 GMT
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That was a relief; a person who didn't like to touch Pokémon wouldn't be a very good Pokémon caretaker. Being familiar with and comfortable around a wide variety of them was excellent, as well. "You sound like you are quite well-versed in handling a team of Pokémon. Two is a good start, and a Ninetales and Braviary are great Pokémon to use around the Gym. Our grounds are so big that it's recommended you have a Pokémon to ride from sector to sector."

Josh tapped at his keyboard for a bit, exploiting the vast resources his position as a Gym Leader gave him. "I pulled up your League file, and I noticed you do not possess a single Hoenn Gym Badge. Do you possess any Badges from other regions?"

While Gym badges were less important for a person applying for his position, possession of at least one Gym Badge from somewhere meant that the candidate was at least familiar with the Gym system and how it worked. "A lack of Badges will not disqualify you from consideration. I do want to ask you, though... why do you want to work hire? Why do you want this position, and why should I hire you?"







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Job Interview [Past/S/Josh]
POSTED ON May 15, 2024 16:32:25 GMT
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“I do have some past experience with tending to the needs of other pokemon. For awhile, I worked for a wealthy man. One of my tasks was tending to the needs of his Pokémon. I would say my task was pretty similar to that of a butler,” he explained. That was putting it lightly, without the darker side of what he had really been to Val and without him really lying.
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At the mention of his lack of gym badges, he debated how best to answer. “No, I’m originally from Kanto. And I didn’t get ahold of any Pokémon of my own until after I had come to Hoenn,” he admitted before continuing. “Though I wouldn’t be opposed to taking the gym circuit.”
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The fact that he wouldn’t necessarily be expected to have a badge was definitely surprising. But what he had been hoping for. He was hoping that he could acquire the gym badges at a later date if he had to. And even though it didn’t seem like it would be necessarily required, he made note of looking into taking part in the gym challenge anyway.
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The questions gave him pause. He has never been the most confident person, but he supposes he should just speak from the heart. “A small part of me has always envied trainers. Growing up, I didn’t have the same freedom to just go off and be a trainer. As silly as it sounds, I feel that working at a gym will give me the feeling of making a childhood dream come true. Of course I’ve moved past dreams of grandeur, but it’s still a nice thought.”
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Like most kids, he had dreamed of becoming a Pokémon master. Or becoming a gym leader. Or champion. But his upbringing had quickly dashed those dreams.
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“I’ve always had a deep appreciation for Pokémon. There’s so much a Pokémon can do. I’ve never seen them as just tools but as companions or even family. And I would like to believe that family should be everything. But that’s only part of it. I’ve always been the type to put others needs before my own, and I like having someone to take care of.”
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"With great speed comes great responsibility."
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Working for a rich man, one who was likely high-maintenance, was good experience. While Josh was far from rich, he was certainly well-off. "Glad to hear it; sounds like you have experience with a variety of Pokémon other than your own," the Gym Leader continued, clacking away behind his monitor.

It seemed that Beckett would be truly passionate about his work, giving him the taste of what it was like to be a Trainer. Being interested in the Gym Challenge was a plus. "That's what Pokémon should be. Not tools. Partners, united by a common goal." He took down a special note of a strong work ethic; exactly what he wanted to see in a candidate.

The subtle smile on the Gym Leader's face grew, happy to hear that compensation had not been mentioned once. While pay was an important motivation, it was not the only one, and certainly not the one that led to the greatest success. Beckett really did have passion within him, from what Josh gathered. "Good. Very good. Next, can you describe an experience you've had in the last two years that would make you a good fit for this position? It can be anything you feel would help you in your new position, were I to hire you."







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beck/rem owens
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Val’s Pokémon as long as any of his so-called business partners. He had to tend to all of their Pokémon. Most of the time, without any help, they didn’t have a large amount of Pokémon. Together, it might have been twenty Pokémon, maybe a bit more, which, considering the fact he hadn’t a lot of energy, was a good thing.
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Seeing no point in continuing to harp on past experiences taking care of Val’s pokemon, he simply nodded. Talking about his past was starting to make him a bit uncomfortable, but he knew the fact that he had experience taking care of Pokémon would come in handy.
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To his relief, the older male seemed to agree with his sentiment. He wasn’t sure what he would do if Josh only saw Pokémon as tools. “Exactly. There are too many people who see themselves as above Pokemon,” he said, seeming saddened by the fact.
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So far, it seemed he was doing well, if the way the gym leader was reacting was any indication. Even so, he was still never guilty of messing things up in some way. The next line of questioning gave him pause. Purposefully looking back wasn’t something he did very often, much preferring to look forward; however, he could understand why something more recent would need to be provided. Out of all the stuff, he could say there was one that stood out.
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“Over the past few years, I’ve found music can have a calming effect on animals. I’m musically inclined, being able to play instruments such as guitar, violin, and the ocarina. I’ve never had the confidence to go up on stage and perform, though, so I’ve made do with playing for my Pokémon and best friend. Every now and then, my Pokémon will have trouble settling down at night, so I’ll play a bit of guitar or a few notes on one of the other instruments so I can calm them enough to be able to go to sleep. I’ve used my musical abilities to calm agitated Pokemon,” he explained to the leader.
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He wasn’t a hundred percent sure how to explain. Probably because he didn’t fully understand how his music could have such an affect on Pokémon. But if, on the off chance, any of Josh’s Pokémon ever became agitated, they could come in use.[break]

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Thankfully for Beckett, he wouldn't be responsible for taking care of Josh's entire roster on his own. He was hiring at least ten other people to help out. Getting his small army fed, bathed, and otherwise maintained was enough of a job to keep this many people busy.

Incorporating Mauville Racing Grounds was looking more and more attractive by the moment. While it would make him wealthy, it would also make him have to answer to shareholders. And he wanted to serve Hoenn at large, not simply upper class investors and business moguls.

Beckett's skills as a modern bard weren't unheard of; there were a couple of Rangers that used song, whether it be through Pokémon or traditional music, to get Pokémon to relax. "You would like Verte, my Flygon. He can vibrate his wings so fast and with such control that it sounds like he's singing."

Clicking through several more prompts on his screen, it gave the Gym Leader the next question to ask of Beckett. "Next, could you describe to me one of your moments of greatest personal success and one of your most difficult moments of personal failure? It doesn't have to be work-related." It was one of the toughest questions on the interview, but it showed that candidates had the capability to recognize their own strengths as well as their own weaknesses. Self-evaluation was a trait the Gym Leader highly valued -- one he struggled with for quite some time himself.








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April 2nd
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If he weren’t so fixated on bird Pokémon and other flying types, as well as Vulpix and Ninetales, he would probably have been a collector of Pokémon that had musical talent. There were definitely Pokémon outside of bird Pokémon that could carry a tune in this form of fashion.
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“I like Pokémon I can soar through the air with, so probably,” he agreed awkwardly, rubbing the back of his neck. There was no greater freedom, in his opinion, than to take to the skies with his Pokémon.
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Of course, he had a deep admiration for Pokémon in general. But like everyone else, he had his preferences when it came to the Pokémon he owned. Even he, with his gentle disposition, wasn’t an exception to that.
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The next line of questioning made him think.
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Like strengths and weaknesses? He couldn’t think of a specific moment off the top of his head when it came to personal success or personal failure. Well, he could, but both are stuff he kept hidden, like his work as an author when it came to personal successes or his life before coming to Hoenn when it came to personal failures.
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“I guess I regret not being able to do more when Rocket invaded Kanto. I’ve never been big on confrontation, so I ran. I didn’t have Pokémon at the time, but I could’ve done more. You know, you helped people evacuate,” he told him, frowning slightly. With how old he was at the time, keeping that as a regret was probably unfair. However, deep down, he would also be the type of person who cared deeply for other people.
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Personal failures weren’t hard to think of, but successes were. After some thought, he thought of something. “Due to growing up in poverty, I never had the means to get a formal education. So things like reading or writing are self-taught; other basic skills like cooking are self-taught as well.” He had mostly learned to cook from watching others but had never actually been formally educated.
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“So I guess that makes me versatile,” he finished. He had always had to adapt, even if that meant teaching himself stuff he should’ve had to learn as a child.[break]

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Beckett's passion of soaring through the skies made Josh smile, too. Part of taking care of the Pokémon was making sure they could stretch their muscles and occasionally run, swim, or fly with a rider in their saddles, even if they didn't see as much action as some of Josh's other Pokémon. He had his favorites, too, just like any trainer would. "That's a wonderful thing to enjoy," the Gym Leader idly remarked. "It's scary your first time on one, but after that, flying is such a treat."

The amount of time it took for Beckett to answer did not surprise Josh at all; it was one of the most disliked questions most interviewers asked. It had less to do with the job and more with the candidate's personality, work ethic, and recognition of room for growth. The lack of a formal education was concerning, but he seemed intelligent enough. Even when Beckett was done telling his story, Josh was furiously typing. While not quite secretarial, his typing speed was impressive.

"I have just a few more questions of you, ones specific to the position at hand." the Gym Leader asked, taking a deep breath. "As a caretaker, your responsibilities will include that gym Pokémon are kept in top shape. This means you may need to assist Gym Trainers with sparring if we are short staffed. You will also need to be comfortable with riding or flying on Pokémon that you may not be familiar with. Is this something you think you can do?"







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“I’ve always found flying to be exhilarating, even when it was the first time I flew,” he admitted. When he was younger, he often dreamed of soaring through the skies with no insight for miles. Leaving all the struggles life had put him through far behind him.
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Of course, that hadn’t happened. He hadn’t had a way to make such a dream come true. Of course, now that he had left that life behind, he couldn’t be happier that it hadn’t happened the way he had dreamed after all.
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He had honestly never thought of it. Mostly because he didn’t really know anyone well enough to ride a strange Pokémon. Not unless he were to ride wild Pokémon, which his friend would lecture him about if he tried.
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However, if he was given permission to ride another person's Pokémon, that was another matter entirely. “I’m still fairly new to the trainer scene, but if I need to help out with battling, I’m up for that. I plan on learning all I can about being a trainer,” he told the older male.
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“As for the second thing, I’m up to riding any Pokémon I can,” he told the gym leader. If he was being honest, he wasn’t sure why he would have a problem riding a Pokémon he was unfamiliar with.
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Then again, his sense of self-preservation was a bit off.[break]

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