>>5971995>>5972269>>5971970>>5973624"Well no, I guess I'm not." You admit. "At the same time, I *am* doing this because I need the money."
"Well that's fair enough, just don't let that turn you into one of those 'victory at any costs' people. It usually winds up going hand in hand with being a complete asshole." Martha replies.
You focus on your meal after that, enjoying another parmiagiana before you fall to chatting amicably with the others, before you pay and head back to the pokemon center.
Before you head to bed, you send a quick text to Fie complementing her on the battle with her dad.
Her response isn't long in coming.
++It did feel good sweeping him.++ Her response reads. ++Any trouble?++
++No, decided to avoid the track for the time being.++
++Oh, good. I was worried you'd decide to try again after Jean's group stirred everything up.++ She admits.
That's not a pleasant thought and you hadn't thought of that.
++We're headed to Genesis Cave via Redmont next, so we'll be back soon.++ You add.
++You going to challenge me or Emma while you're here?++ Fie sends.
>Yeah, I want a rematch.>I'd like to try taking you on this time.>No, I need to train.>No, I think I'll save taking you on for last.>Other 