the excessive force of the tail slugs diggersby backwards and for a moment alexander had pondered upon overcoming. however that is not the case. he can hardly feel surprise in that regard as a once motionless figure stands back up. 

vale's brutal shade disappears as her eyes spin. the large form rotates, hardly managing to keep steady. one last powerful earthquake collapses towards the swaying ice type in another explosive swarm of dust. 

he grips onto the railing of the sidelines, shielded by the thin lining of his gloves. hope pleas with the drawback in the rise of the other. instead, as the cover dissipates, so does that notion.


laying sprawled out against the fractured earth, definite by the layer of beautiful ice, the beast has fallen. alexander returns his companion with one click of the button, smiling upon the object. "you fought well. both of you." he says quietly. 

just as quickly, he starts to approach the other pair, making note of the destruction that would eventually be mended by his pokemon.

after a well deserved rest. 

"that was a close battle." once within closer range the silph smiles as always, never finding malice in defeat. there had been something to take from it. "but i guess i shouldn't expect anything less from a fellow gym leader." one hand fishes into the pocket of his coat. eventually revealing a beautiful gem.

three shades conjoined into the shape of a triangle. 

"congratulations." he says, handing stone the well deserved badge. the symbol of determination. 

ALEXANDER STONE