[center]Joshua and Amelia[/center]

Joshua listened to Sigurd talk patiently before nodding.
"[color=ed1c24]For each person, the definition of strength is different from person to person. To some, strength is defined by brute force. To others, it's clarity of mind. And yet others think that it's the connection they form with other people. I got to admit, I'm curious with what you'll find as your definition[/color]." He said, before turning to Amelia." [color=ed1c24]And you... let me guess. A run away who was tired of home, right[/color]?"

Amelia didn't reply other then to look at her lap and avoid looking at either Sigurd or Joshua, who was a kind of sad smile.
"[color=ed1c24]I won't ask for details. I've seen many like you before, so it wasn't really hard to tell. You'll speak when you're ready. If I had to guess, you spent all you're money to get here so[/color]..." He reached into his pocket and pulled out some cash and some pokeballs. He handed the cash to Sigurd and the pokeballs to Amelia." [color=ed1c24]Try and relax. Enjoy yourselves. To rush your journey is to miss half of it and to lessen your potential[/color]."

Having seen and heard all he wanted, Joshua waved good-bye to the two
"[color=ed1c24]If you're going for the first gym, take Route 1 and head for Ambra Town. The first gym is there. That'll be your first real test Sigurd. Prepare wisely[/color]." He said before turning around and leaving.