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Koa snorted. Of course. Was it the same everywhere, wicked humans chasing down the legendaries for selfish reasons? Enslaving them to use their power? A bitter taste gathered on his tongue and he frowned. Still... if Starr was here, chosen to help Cibus, did that mean-? His gaze brightened...

Well at least she hadn’t dismissed him instantly. Koa chuckled awkwardly. “Well. Sort of…” How to explain? “It’s… not forbidden. And people have been able to accomplish it, but not for a long time because-“ his mouth twisted into a frown. “Well, lets just say some unsavory people tried to do it...

Koa considered his answer carefully, as he always did. Not everyone reacted to his ideas so well. Still, Starr seemed.... trustworthy, and Brisa trusted her too. "Well... the truth is I'm not that interested in the league or stuff like that. What I really want to do is to catch a legendary."...

Water types? For a moment he stared dubiously at the Incineroar. He didn't know her well, but he had a hard time imagining her training water-types. "I actually got a Zubat as a starter," he said, chuckling awkwardly. "I really wanted a Shinx but I sorta accidentally caught this really...

"Oh cool! My cousin is from Johto, or at least he was born there. I really wanna go sometime and see the Bell Tower and Burned Tower." He took a seat, resting his paws on the table. It felt good to discuss things with someone else who was a trainer, and not have to worry about explaining...

"Obviously. But if there's other places with humans and Pokemon I want to know what they're like. And I do know Kanto!" he replied. The name Tohjo wasn't exactly ringing any bells. He briefly wondered if perhaps it was related to Johto somehow. "I'm from the Sinnoh region, actually. Canalave...

"Yeah, I am!" His ears perked up and he felt himself smiling a little. There was a bit of immediate kinship he felt with her. Even if he didn't know each other, they had something important in common. Even more exciting was the prospect of yet another pokemon world out there. There was already...

Koa found himself in a distrist of Destiny Village he rarely frequented, and in a restaurant he didn't usually go to. The name though was certainly appealing - it was named 'The Hero'. As he walked inside, a familiar figure caught his eye. A certain Incineroar that Brisa spoke highly of. And a...

Koa flashed a grin, one that didn't feel forced. Everything wasn't perfect but... Maybe that was OK. The weight on his chest eased. "I'm ready." He said. This time he looked her full in the eyes. "Thank you, Brisa." <><><><><><>

After a moment, Koa managed a nod. It was hard to argue with that logic. If he held it against himself, then it would mean he was holding it against Brisa. Besides... there was nothing to be done about it now but try to save them. "You're right," he murmured. He looked up, just barely meeting...

The whole time Brisa spoke, he kept his eyes trained on the ground. He almost expected a rebuke. *Wanted* it. Wanted Brisa to tell him how he was wrong, how he'd made the wrong choice, how he wasn't perfect good enough. But instead of rebukes or disdain, she was accepting him. Understanding...

The words stung. Proud? Of him? How long you think that'll last? He wanted to believe her, he wanted to so bad but he couldn't shake the thoughts of all the ways he'd failed, over and over. "What if I can't do better?" he asked hoarsely. "What if I keep messing everything up? Half the team...

The praise made his chest ache. "I should be the one thanking you. You're amazing! You're the one who trained me and helped me learn to use my powers. I'd never have made it without your help." He'd done a lot for her? And for the team? How could she say that when he'd been the one to screw...

"Easy! Shinx are tough, cool and really strong. By the time they become a Luxray they're super awesome. Plus Shinx are supposed to be really loyal." Like Brisa. "But being strong was the main reason. Then I learned that being a good trainer isn't about having the perfect team, it's about...

Koa struggled not to wilt under her stare. He should say something. Stop making her even more upset and disappointed. But no words came. He perked up slightly at the mention of Echo, though he couldn't help but be curious as well. When had Echo spoken to Brisa? "I sure owe a lot to Echo," he...

Koa's first instinct was pull away from her touch. Yet he unconsciously felt himself leaning into her touch, soaking up her words. Anything for you, Brisa. She was the kind of mon he aspired to be. Looked up to. You say that now but what did you do the instant you had the chance? You turned...

Koa listened quietly as she told her tale, his thoughts spinning. It was shocking, in a way, to hear that she was at least part human, yet also not. It didn't really change anything about who she was to him. Still his mentor, still his friend. Even if he was screwing that up. In fact, he almost...

"Whoa," Koa said. "So he came to your world and what? He turned into a pokemon like we did?" That was... odd to think about. Brisa was... like him. Yet did it really change anything either? Hadn't she always been like him, in a way? That's why they were friends. Her huamnity didn't really...

Koa started to nod, his thoughts still drifting, then caught himself at her last sentence. He blinked and stared at her quizzically. "What do you mean, human and 'mon? I... I thought you were a Luxray on your world?" Had she lied? No, he didn't think so. He trusted her enough to know that...

True to his own spirit? What do you think a failure would turn into? He swallowed the thought. He wanted to do it, but he couldn't picture himself actually being able to pull off a transformation that... cool. Or do one period. "I guess so. I wouldn't even know how to pull that off though,"...