complexrestart | 014 [video/action] backdated to the afternoon

[The time has finally come for Rika to battle Whitney. The battle goes by quickly as Rika manages to fly through the first five pokémon with her Ampharos and Mr. Mime. However, when Whitney's Miltank comes out, Rika runs into some trouble, but she is able to defeat Whitney with her Ninetales. As usual, Whitney bursts into tears after the battle, prompting Rika to comfort her.]

There, there. [She pats Whitney on the head, but it doesn't seem to help much.] It is only one loss. If you become stronger and believe you can do it, then you can win battles in the future. [It doesn't stop Whitney's tears, but she calms down enough to hand the badge to Rika. After deciding that anything else she said wouldn't help the situation, Rika walks over to the Gear, which is being held by a Shinx. She takes the device and scoops the pokémon up into in her arms.] Mii. I did it.

[She smiles at the screen for a few moments before pointing to her Shinx.] This is my new team member. She hatched several days ago. [She smiles again, this time at the Shinx, before looking back at the screen.] I wish good luck to anyone else who decides to take on the gym.

[The feed cuts off as Rika heads towards the gym's exit.]

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Mii. I see. Although, it may be fun trying to tame one.

Or suicidal.

I suppose. Although, that could make it more fun.

Heh, I'll leave that to her then, I'm sure she'd enjoy it if she ever found the time.

Are you good friends with her?

Very close. We've been friends since our days in the academy. She kept err... bailing me out when I got in trouble with the bosses.

[Because Smoker takes orders like a rebellious teenage. Which consists of "Go to hell! You're not the boss of me I'll do what I want!" and running away on his motorcycle.]

I bet you got into trouble a lot.

[Coughs.] All the damn time.

She's not a perfect princess either though, just better at dodging questions.

[Because even not answering is better than "Shut up, don't tell me what to do!"]