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Vitesse "Tess" Relais
[ β ] O C C U P A T I O N
PokΓ©athlon (and other sport-themed events) Champion
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A child prodigy in the making, Vitesse grew up in the heart of Kalos racing Rhyhorns in tournaments from an early age. She often wiped the floor with the competition, and held a number of records throughout the years. Victory upon victory drew the world's eyes onto Tess, who were always eager to see her next victory or broken record. Meanwhile, her parents could only see the PokΓ© dollars in their eyes rather than their child's own success. Hiring a professional agent without any say from Tess, their greed led to every aspect of her life managed and on a schedule.
It led to a drastic change in Tess' life. No longer did she simply enjoy her hobbies, but rather found it exhausting. She had been laden with sponsorships from well-known companies such as DENSOKU or Mach Motors, turning her into a walking billboard. News and TV stations requested her appearance, desiring an interview with the reigning champion.
Tess hated all of it. She wanted them all to shut up and leave her alone.
Unfortunately, Tess rarely got what she wanted. The PokΓ©topia Foundation was to hold its grand opening, having finished completion of its newfound island battle resort. Like many others, she found her name on a list of invitees sought to attend the grand opening. Tess couldn't have cared any less about it, but she knew she wasn't going to have any say in attending.
As such, Tess found herself dragged off to the S.S. Avalon by her agent to enjoy a luxury trip to the island. Who knows; maybe they'll capsize and find themselves stuck on an uncharted island. Perhaps then she'd have the peace she has always wanted.
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Despite her success in life, Tess has grown into a shut-in. She has a tendency to carry a blank face, and is often accused of being "off in space" and not listening or paying attention. Of course, this simply isn't true; Tess just has grown tired of being in the public eye. She hates how everyone treats her different, and all the pestering for autographs, interviews or any other attention from organizations and people. Being famous is exhaustive work, and it has sapped the love she once had for sports.
If it wasn't for the destruction and wrought it would bring, Tess would love to tell them all "no more". But like records, anything can eventually be brokenβincluding Tess.
[ β ] P O K Γ M O N
- Rhyhorn
- Plusle
- Minun
- Garchomp
- Mantine
- Rapidash (Kanto)