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Pokemon: Storm

Margo felt offended. He was just going to blow off her challenge and say 'later' instead? Who did he think he was? Margo felt her head growing from the steam building up inside of her. She was about to throw up her hands in defeat and return to Dan's side but then he had to add a 'chill out.'

"You didn't just tell me to chill out, right? You never tell a woman to chill out, you do realize that, right? That made this situation ten times worse--and women can see through your little faces, dude." Margo couldn't help her mouth, catching up to Indy's heels without a second thought. He was going to get an earful, whether he decided to battle her or not, as they walked to the city's gym.

Pokemon: Storm

Margo was surprised at the hesitance coming from Indy--he seemed like such a confident and cocky person, why wouldn't he be jumping on the idea of exploring part of a new trail and getting new pokemon and training? Her head whipped back to Dan as he just gave a shrug to his friend's explanation of training elsewhere. She felt caught in the middle; she wasn't keen on returning to Mt. Leeman, but Dan seemed self-assured, as if moving up the trail wouldn't be a problem for him. He seemed like he was a good trainer, in her opinion, and she was worried this would lead him to press on ahead and leave her in the dust... Maybe the gym was a good idea?

However, Dan was already reassuring her they'd stay at the base... in which case, why wouldn't Indy come? Maybe he was a scaredy cat as well. He owed her the pleasure of kicking his butt in battle after the way he treated her little Poinsettia. The little Scatterbug offered no help on her choice as she lazed around her neck like a limp white scarf, snoring softly in Margo's ear. "Wait, Dan, I think Indy must be scared of a little battle between me and him. After all, why not join us on the trail? Are you worried I'd beat you in a battle?" The red-head put on her best smug smirk, placing her hands on her hips matter-of-factly, as she walked towards Indy. "I'd be willing to join you at the gym, but only if you take me on in a battle."

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Much to her chagrin, Indy was the one to answer her first, giving a squeak of an answer. 'Sure,' he said, but she knew that he was anything but ecstatic to have her join him on his training with Dan. Perhaps she would kick his butt in a battle, that would show him. Margo's sly smile kept its residence on her face for the time being.

Dan was also on board with the idea, giving ideas for where they could train. She winced at the mention of Mt. Leeman Trail--after the beatdown she had earlier, she wasn't keen on going back so soon... But who was she to tell them no, right? New Margo wouldn't be frightened to try the trail again and show her stuff to her new companions, but Margo was still a little weary. The mention of staying at the base won her over in the end.

"That sounds like a good idea, but if you guys go on ahead, count me out." She didn't want to sound like a scaredy cat... Crap, what else to say? "There's probably some new pokemon up there you haven't caught yet, even at the beginning of the trail, though!" It was a good save, or at the very least, a good way to change the subject.

Pokemon: Storm

@Balthazar007

So do you give us how much we're starting with, or is that also part of our discretion?

Pokemon: Storm

'An opinion is an opinion?' His words echoed in her mind and she gave a gruff noise in response, turning her face from Indy with a genuine disdain for the boy. Who are his parents? They should be ashamed.

However, her thoughts began to wander back to her defeat on Mt. Leeman Trail. These trainers appeared to have gotten to and from a few places if they have pokemon with them. Perhaps they were stronger than her and could help her train? At the very least, it would be worth a shot to ask the one if he'd like to train... The blonde one was certainly the nicer of the two. Yes, a plan began formulating itself and the trainer asking for her name only accelerated the plan's creation. He suddenly gave her a way in, she decided. The girl put on a pursed lip smile as she turned back towards Dan.

"My name is Margo, it's very nice to meet you, Dan." She put an emphasis on the word you, pointedly giving a glare towards Indy as she shook his hand gently. "Did I hear you say you were off to train pokemon? Would you perhaps," Margo paused, looking at Dan sheepishly before adding, "Mind if I join you?" She wasn't sure if the two would accept her but a thought came to her then, her previously sheepish look now replaced with a sly smile. "Maybe we could exchange a training session or two instead of a genuine apology, since I don't think your friend is ready to do that. What do ya say?"

Pokemon: Storm

My vote is also for the regular currency-- I know it's more to keep track of, but personally, I like that idea better!

Pokemon: Storm

@TheForgottenArc I loved Dan's post! That's exactly what I wanted-- I was thinking maybe Dan could suggest going to train with Indy and maybe Margo sheepishly asks to come along with you guys, or if you wanted to train with her as well?? Maybe we can spin it like they all go blow off some steam and get properly introduced by training together or something like that ?

Pokemon: Storm

Margo's hand retreated halfway as Dan's sharp voice cut the tension between Indy and herself, blinking in surprise at the other trainer. She hadn't banked on Dan getting involved, if she were honest, but she had also been blinded by her fury towards Indy. She was even more astounded that Dan was apologizing for his friend's actions--this boy who had nothing to do with what happened was apologizing, and she found that much more respectable than his companion.

Her look softened for a moment, but then Indy decided to speak once more. She looked around Dan, glowering at him once more as he gave a not-even-half-hearted apology. In her humble opinion, it was a bullshit apology. In fact, taking a quick glance at Poinsettia and the poor teary-eyed creature her anger was rekindled once more. "You're right, you shouldn't have freaked out." Margo gave a small hmmph as she brought a hand up to her Scatterbug, petting the three hairs sticking up on her head back in a motherly gesture.

"And you did say gross." She added matter-of-factly.

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... This wasn't one of those times where New Margo would need to be locked in a closet. In fact, New Margo took over before Margaret could even control herself.

Picking up her beloved Poinsettia, who was trying desperately to not be flung across the floor from Indy's kick, Margaret looked at the boy with a fire burning beneath her green eyes. "Gross? Did I hear you call my Scatterbug gross?" She repeated the words, louder than she realized, taking a step closer into the male's personal space.

"What's so gross about Poinsettia? Huh?" Margo defensively pulled up the little bug, Poinsettia scrambling up into her usual perch on Margo's shoulder and shivering--the bug was traumatized from the sudden change in her trainer and the disdain radiating from the boy. "Gross pokemon have feelings too, did you know that?" Margo continued her grilling, glaring at Indy as she pointed a finger into his chest.

Pokemon: Storm

@TheForgottenArc
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