A chance encounter! Mauville's gym leader!

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December 12
Goldenrod, Johto
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Mauville Gym Leader
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6'1" height
6'1" height
"With great speed comes great responsibility."
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A chance encounter! Mauville's gym leader!
POSTED ON Nov 2, 2024 2:27:09 GMT
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Clawitzer was a Pokémon Josh hadn't even considered strapping a saddle to. Like Dirk said, they could zip through even the tightest of turns. What Josh would discover is just how much speed they could put on expelling water through the backs of their claws. That the young man brought a new idea to Mauville Gym, and a feasible one at that, impressed the Leader. "Well, Dirk, that's all the questions I have today."

He slid off the giant plush Raikou, neatly hanging up its felt reins. Returning to his desk, more keyboard tapping followed, then the hum of a printer working. Walking toward the device, he retrieved the piece of paper and presented it to Dirk. Were he to examine it, he would find it to be an offer letter. The wages were competitive, and the hours would be only slightly different than what was in Dirk's request. "If you need time to think on it, take it home and bring it back to me within seven calendar days. Otherwise, sign and initial in the circled spots." Were he to accept the job offer, the Gym Leader would continue on.

"I'll get an email sent off with a training schedule for you. It'll be a mix of self-paced modules and hands-on training. Afterward, I'll get you on our roster." He would extend his right hand. "Welcome to Mauville Racing Grounds, Dirk."








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Saddle? That was much safer than what Dirk had in mind. He wanted to feel every bit of danger he was exposing his pokemon to. He smirked at the idea of taking to the sea, but didn't say anything. Josh's proposal sounded more like a triathlon with pokemon than anything else.

He thought about it for a second, Josh moving back to the table and setting down the contract. Dirk wanted just any kind of acknowledgement. Any foothold here to stop him from leaving. He scanned it for a second, but his eyes quickly glazed over. "...”

He picked up the pen and slowly filled out a signature. His letters were short, square, block capitals. He never bothered learning cursive for moments like this. "I'll be easier to reach than ever. My lease at the bachelor pad in Dewford is comin' up. You could probably holler if somethin' came up, and I'd hear you."

And with that, Dirk clasped Josh's hand in his, loosely, and shook it. "I'll wait for your email, until then."



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Goldenrod, Johto
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Mauville Gym Leader
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6'1" height
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Going fast was the name of the game at Mauville City's Gym, butthe Leader prioritized the safety of both rider and Pokémon. While there were, of course, standard battles, the races attracted far more attention. With the loss of Fortree Gym's aerial courses thanks to 's resignation, Mauville Gym would be busier than ever next year.

Josh was glad to have such a reliable-sounding and athletic person on his team; Dirk's history as a volleyball player was one of the selling points the Gym Leader didn't voice, but swung the needle well past the line to offer him a position. "Looking forward to having you aboard." He leaned forward to update Dirk's application status before turning his monitor off. "Drop by in about a week's time with your new Pokémon, and we'll get you oriented and ready to take challengers on. Looking forward to seeing you in the next class. And remember one last thing: with great speed comes great responsibility."

With that, Josh led Raju out of the office, turning around to face the plush Raikou for a few seconds before guiding him to the elevator and the first-floor lobby. "If you're available this Sunday, we could even go hunting for Pokémon together, if you'd like."








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Dirk glanced aside, and smiled. He didn’t push the eye contact thing super hard, for fear of just staring. He instead looked to the plush and locked eyes with it for a second. He could scarcely think of what’d animate him that much.

It seemed lik a faux pas, but he went for his phone for a minute. Dirk dug it out of one pocket, looking through the photos he’d taken hiking around Dewford. A Sharpedo just off the coast was just out of his focal length, a glowing eye and fin in the distance in the same low quality as any shot of the Loch Ness monster. He looked up to Josh again and smirked. "...”

He turned around, stretching a little to limber up after standing and sitting for a while. The two moved to the elevator, leaving just enough time for one reply. "Sure. I’m free on Sunday."

And with that, the doors opened, and Dirk slowly walked out. "Send the address, if you have a place in mind."



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