>>15333109In regards to Flannery, I think it was in regards to her personal spunk and flair, but lack of experience and judgment combined with her aspirations to be a successful gym leader. She has all of the characteristics of somebody who's hot-headed and starry-eyed, but would inevitably encounter a myriad of pitfalls, both humorous and tragic.
I never particularly cared for Skyla either. She just seems to be physically attractive. But even in that department, I feel that Professor Juniper EASILY trumps her hands down.