how the furrow projects an immediate simper in the gentle touch; slips laughter from the parted smile. his sister may find the gesture embarrassing in her usual ornery nature but the intent had not been as so. leaving them encircled by the banter of a long—lost bond and a fresh beginning.

"even if i never remember. i know the life that i lived was truly great." alex may be hovering on the side of good—will.

as things are now he is truly alright. the future is barren by a blank unpredictability. the spaces unable to be unraveled. with each layer taking root; what lays ahead is all the more mysterious. perhaps that is what also makes it so exciting.

just what would come for them?

"actually..." droning in on the memory, the soft voice rises through open lips, "...good question...i'm not sure." the light shove of the cool ocean air whirls into the bed of pale locks. for just a moment he settles against the calming element.

"i remember...you, eve and fernando...but only in chunks. like my memories have all been placed into a jar. everything shaken up and in disarray." trying to explain it to the best of his capability would prove difficult. none could truly understand till they experienced it themselves.

"t-thank you—" more bewildered by the plans, he continues, "i would love to battle you...in—fact if you do manage to surpass me i might even give you a badge." there is a prominence of jest in the way that he speaks. it is playful though nowhere near aggravating.

"two silph gym leaders, huh? does anyone else know you're aspiring for such a position?" he doesn't have the slightest of the distant situation. that much is obvious.

Stormy Silph

some days were generally uneventful and in the case of today — nothing had occurred. the renovation of the gym had been a long and demanding process that often left him exhausted. those that had shown were regular townsfolk offering help or giving away homemade delights.

challengers however — was a scarce occurrence. enough that it was only one that had ventured across waters just to claim an eventual badge. something well appreciated in his floundering imagination.

"ahh," the groan resonates throughout the entirety of the gym. within may leave a chilling coverage but the open doors allow an ease into hoenn's warm outside. alex is sprawled out on the rounded couch of the lounge. visible to anyone that would wander inside.

one book in hand describing the novelties of dewford settles against his face. doing nothing, subsided into reading had now become a sudden rest. he had considered going outside to see if he had been needed anywhere else. but now he figured the time could pass better if he just closed his eyes.

ALEXANDER STONE

dwindling in distance is all that is needed. the measly limb of jasp isn't enough to buffet the metallic creature into the jagged surface below but it allows a steady hold. nearly struck by the advance; it slips the hair of a rounded tail desperately latched onto the metang.

"thunderbolt!" despite calling out towards his companion, the raichu is akin to the idea that is in mind. truly being together for so long meant the necessity for commands was slim. if not nonexistent.

it starts again. the element is immediate in encroaching into the system of the opponent. they would light up together in pulsating flashes. whether or not jasp was able to be shaken off was dependent on the effect. the terrain around them was deadly enough. in both frantic collisions and the fate that would determine this battle.

FERNANDO SILPH

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GYM INFORMATION[break][break]

although furthest from dewford's central town; hail stone is the largest building within the island. it settles just atop a large slope overlooking the ocean with its symbol front and centered. contrast to the exterior of hoenn's often warm temperature, the inside of the gym is like stepping into a freezer. with aurorus often floundering beyond their limits, its normal to see the majority covered by ice. the entrance if not concealed by the element is a cozy little lounge nestled just aside a front desk. close behind is the door leading to the frigid core of the gym.[break][break]

hail stone gym leader alexander silph — believes that the surrounding environment no matter how bitter or brutal. can be used against the opponent with certain CARE and PRECISION. it is suited specifically for his pokemon, even if it is not within their typing. they have adapted to the harsh nature of the world around them and will force others into doing the same. however that is not the only purpose to the gym. besides the rest that are each separated by their own methods of battle, hail stone is one of the more CHALLENGING ones.[break][break]

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BATTLE REGULATIONS[break][break]

• SINGULAR » it sounds as though it may be the basic format of pokemon battling. however there is a vast and disheartening difference that may cause those to think twice before challenging hail stone. if the gym leader rolls below ( 40 ) then the challenger will only be able to use ONE pokemon against THREE of his own. because this is the most difficult of the other types the penalty for a repeat does not require you to challenge other gyms. however the singular will always remain, forcing those to come back stronger.
• DUPLICATE » with only FOUR pokemon involved and TWO present at a time within battle. this type of format could also be familiar to the challenger. this battle is only possible if the gym leader rolls above ( 40 ) or below ( 80 ) whether or not the pair work well together and with their trainer is dependent on the outcome. although not as testing as the first this double brawl could be just as dangerous. the penalty for loss is to challenge other gyms and grow stronger. the duplicate typing will still remain.
• BALANCED » truthfully this may be the easiest typing if the challenger can match such strength. if the gym leader rolls above ( 80 ) or below ( 100 ) then both parties will only be able to use FIVE pokemon. a simple one-on-one until either are unable to battle. because this is the most difficult to roll however, means it is a scarce chance that the opponent will ever receive it. the penalty for rematch requires you to challenge other gyms and the format WILL NOT remain. meaning the gym leader will roll once again.

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IMPORTANT TIPS[break][break]

• the innermost of the gym is generally an icy mountainous terrain. it will be easy to slip over or fall if you don't find a way to steady yourself accordingly. specifically for your pokemon's sake.
• alexander silph uses ROCK/ELECTRIC type pokemon. whose second categories may be based off of other typings. as such you're more than welcome to plan ahead some powerful counters.
• incidentally exposing yourself or declaring your affiliation with ROCKET means no battle. thankfully the gym leader is generous enough to let some incidents go unreported. depending on who you are of course.
• because battle types are utilized by the roll system means you are capable of getting pretty much anything. for the respect of being well prepared, you must have at least FIVE pokemon within your party.

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BATTLE REQUESTS[break][break]

not to leave me overwhelmed by replies or leave people waiting, only TWO characters at time are allowed to challenge the gym. hail stone is meant to be a difficult battle. as such i want people to enjoy the thread rather than rush through it. if you are interested, please send me a message either on site or discord.[break][break]

• CURRENT SLOTS: 0/2

for a moment he considers the pensive silence as afterthought for the battle. just as the possibility dawns on him like a steady blunder to his excitement, her velvety voice reaches akin to the gentle current. there is a softhearted formality to the way she speaks. still; the reflection is recalled in those deep red eyes.

"oh?" poise for the way it went has a more genuine smile present, "i'm not sure about that. you might think i'm playing an unfair game here." rules were rules after all. no matter how much the challengers may have thought otherwise, every gym was different for a reason. hands shuffle opposite to the small rise of the front desk till a small glass jar becomes visible. there seems to be a series of small dice.

rattling against the surface in the momentary shake.

only one is brought out. the unfortunate turn may not be on the side of the trainer however, there is something interesting about her. the expectancy that this might've been more of a trial for him than it should've been for the other.

maybe that was the case.

"this way," he says, gesturing nonchalantly for the follow. close by are a pair of doors leading directly into the main stretch of the gym. he pushes against them with a still bound smile, only, they don't budge. confusion encroaches before it is overlapped by realization. having the aurorus do as they pleased meant the inside was more than likely to be a bit rigid. this time he slams into the door with a bit more force, bursting forward in an unsteady slide.

unlike the many other times — he catches balance. relieved that it had not ended in an embarrassing tumble. "r-right," laughter trails behind the words, turning to face the girl, "this is where the battle will take place." before them is a rocky yet icy terrain. jagged rises across the distance make for a difficult time not slipping over.

"i'm alexander, but you can call me alex. mind if i get your name before we get this started?" it was a necessity to how the event would unfold. a civility expected of a gym leader.

persephone amavi

ill—minded in the thought of his only family does not settle comfortably. he wishes for some form of an argument in her dwindling trust. instead he finds his voice silenced by the secrecy.

it hurts him more than it does make him confused or bitter. not an ounce of elation could ever usher in confessing such distrust.

alex does not speak for awhile. though the intrusion floods over and his sister recognizes it, he is never unwilling to offer what he can.

"thank you," curling lips don't appear forced. the faint tone of cheerlessness shudders in his striking eyes is all that is perceived.

"really...i've been so worried about everyone and now...i don't know what to think." not that he was ever content on renouncing the utmost fondness he held over his siblings.

"don't feel that way." slender fingers reach to pat stormy atop the head. a fleeting yet kindhearted gesture. "even though we're family...it feels like there is so much we don't know about each other." the expression seems a bit more genuine.

the stretch of the endless sea tearing against the shoreline reflects within his gaze. "i imagine it had been some time since fernando and i last saw each other." an image paints itself as clearly as it does now. blinding and sharp.

"when i woke up...he was older... like time had passed us all by and i was left to watch aimlessly." he pauses, "just as now, my little sister who i haven't seen in forever has already grown up." turning back to face the other, there is a curious approach in the once troubling conversation.

"i'd love to hear what you've been up to!" there was truth behind the tender nature of alex.

Stormy Silph

confirmation to never being present. to the other pair swept up by the immediate cycle of time. a missing fragment torn alongside his own — alex grimaces. wishing furiously in his racing mind that what she had said wasn't true. there is no doubt that the candid nature of his sister has always been true.

she speaks honestly and sincere.

it stills grazes the mind in pain. as much as he tries to piece it all together. as much as he tries to make sense of it. their true reasoning or their true accidents. none of it truly makes sense. the comfort of her small hand departing elsewhere has his eyes lingering on his equally confused sister.

"this is a lot to take in...for both of us." he speaks slowly turning to face the wide—open view of the ocean. the current against his face is only marginally soothing. "i'm sorry...you were alone...honestly i can't remember anything...i wish i could." pressing upon blank spaces was like reaching for something that was there. a painful and hopeless attempt.

"what do you mean different?" deciding to inquire for it bothers him most, he continues, "i know he's always been a bit...distant...and he rarely speaks his mind but..." maybe there were many things he didn't know about his brother.

"i think my accident took place in hoenn...how i got here though..." he lets out a sigh, "i wish i knew. i'm still trying to make sense of it." the hassle it has taken upon him seems genuine. just as "always".

Stormy Silph