John
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Corina
**Slowly walking down the hallway, Bede was just wondering how big this mansion was. He had managed to get his luggage into his room in the meantime, but after that he really didn't know what to do... So instead of lazing around, he chose to take a walk and try to clear his mind... Which was currently causing him troubles. What troubles you might ask? Psychic ones... Trying to get a grip on those powers at the moment was hard and since he couldn't exactly control them right now, he felt fleeting thoughts of other people pop up there and then. Which could get really loud and nerve taking.**

**Massaging his forehead, he leaned against a wall and groaned a bit... Why now? Ugh... At least objects weren't starting to float around.**
Billy
Since he wasn't getting much help from Marshadow, and had basically given up on finding Monika's gengar, Arcana took a break, sitting down next to one of the bedroom doors, right as someone walked by. Luckily for him, Arcana was basically invisible when he hid in the shadows, and the boy who walked past him was distracted enough that he didn't notice.
Still, he recognized this person. How could he not? It was the new(est) gym leader, Bede, who'd replaced one of Allister's close friends, Opal. Wondering why the young man looked so bothered about something, Arcana decided to follow him, sticking to the shadows so he would go unnoticed.
Corina
**Sweating a bit, he struggled to to keep his mind clean... It was slowly working, the voices were fading, but sadly just as he thought his problems were done, a few small objects began to grow a blue aura and started to slowly float.** Oh Mabi damnit... Well this isn't something I need right now... Gah.. **Grumbling and groaning a bit more, he then gently took one of his great balls and released the Pokémon inside.**
Sean
**Appearing out of the ball, Nostradamus, Bede's shiny Xatu appeared. Calmly (like always) turning it's light green head, Xatu saw Bede slightly hunched over and struggling to keep his powers in check. Sighing, the Shaman like Pokémon's eyes started to glow a gentle green. All the objects slowly returned to their former positions and Bede seemed to calm down, a green hue surrounding him. *My friend... Are you alright?***
Corina
**Slowly nodding at the somewhat worried question his Pokémon asked him mentally, Bede sighed in relief. Finally all the pressure and thoughts were gone... Finally he could relax again as the soothing green powers of Nostradamus calmed his mind and being. *Yeah... Thanks to you, my friend.* He then slid down the wall he was leaning on before and set on the ground, just relaxing.**
Charles
***What a curious woman...***
**Footsteps could be heard run through the hallway as Gloria made her ways up the stairs to the second floor in which apparently her room was booked in, she was assigned as a special guest along with many others she still hasn't heard names from as she had her eyes closed, rather looking down a bit as she made her way across the hallways without looking. The girl seemed pretty tired, probably exhausted from all the walk and climbing from region to region but despite that she stayed very tough and she definitely was going to cook herself a meal after getting her items in her room in which she was going to stay overnight. There is training to do, Marine and her still need to work on syncing ideas, and even martial arts practice with the team was something to be done, and Luo besides mastering his aura needed to go on a one-on-one with her as well, strength was needed to be tested after all.**
***Well, all of those thoughts ended rather quickly as she stopped herself from even bumping into anyone due to a shake of a certain pokeball (Luo, a Lucario), warning her from clumsiness as she stopped a good 5 feet away from spacing out and causing a future bump in,*** **Standing there, before the gym challenger was none other than Bede himself. The same guy that had disappeared with Opal that very day in Hammerlocke, left her mouth soon agape in stun.**

*"* I- *"*
Corina
**Hearing the footsteps of someone, he lifted his head and glanced over to whom almost saw his powers his powers spasm out. To his absolute surprise, it was Gloria... *What... How...? This can't be a coincidence, now can it?* His eyes were wide, as he blinked and rubbed his eyes, just to make sure he wasn't hallucinating after that headache creating experience.**
**Slowly standing up, his loyal pokemon helping him up, he wiped away the sweat on his forehead and took a deep breath, before taking the person in, whom he considered to be his rival. Seems that either fate or lady luck were playing tricks on him, because she was the last person he ever expected. Getting over his initial surprise finally, he gave a glance at Nostradamus, basically asking what to do now. For the first time in seemingly ever, his Pokémon actually rolled his eyes and gently pushed him forward. Forcing him to finally say something, though not before shooting his Xatu an annoyed look. Smiling a bit hesitantly, he cleared his voice and began to talk with a soft voice.**

"I... Heya Gloria... Long time no see, I guess?" **Going through his hair with his left hand, he chuckled a little bit** "And to meet you here out of all places, what a coincidence. I... How have you been?"
Charles
***So it was true, literally and almost everyone she knew was here in the very grounds of this weird region... Bless you Lou...***
**Shocked, and rather embarrassed she had almost bumped into him having Lou help her out to snap out of it she gulped. Their last meeting frankly was one of the very last battles she had with him in Galar and after that wasn't much of him anymore. She still thinks he's against her at the moment but what... This was surely different. This new presence of Bede really messed with her mind. Was this really Bede? Or did Opal twist him to be a better person, and to try being nicer and more of a gentleman..? That would explain it for sure.**
*"* I-I guess so... I suppose... I just stumbled here and met with several others, even Leon and Allister. *"*
**The mention of the champion rolled of her tongue like a spitting fire, seemed the chaos that erupted in Galar still scarred her somewhat, but it wasn't Alastor's fault... It was all the wretched chairman's. But no matter the situation her expression just calmed before she then sighed lightly.**
*"* And I'm doing rather fine, what about you? You seem pretty knocked out...? *"*
Corina
**A strange glint flashed through his eyes as he took in the information. *So Allister is here... That's hm... I hope Raven takes my threat seriously.* Mentally shaking the upcoming worry off and focusing on the trainer in front of him, some memories of their last battle flashed through his head. Ah yes, the frustration and passion he felt in that battle was something that he wouldn't forget easily and the aftermath of it certainly catapulted him into fame. Anyhow, tilting his head a bit, he voiced out his surprise** Well... I didn't expect for other Galarians like those two to show up, but oh well, guess the surprises never end.

**Going through his hair with his hand again, he moved it further back until he rubbed the back of his head in sheepishly a bit, trying to think of a feasible excuse as to why he was actually more pale than usual and looked like he just tried to run a marathon against a Pheromosa. The best that he could come up with after that monster headache was...** It's nothing important, just had a rough day and I had to carry my luggage around the island all day until now. **...Well it was a lie that could certainly convince more trusting people, but anyone that knew him better would ask why he didn't use his Pokemon to help him and there was a certain tone in his voice, as if he was a bit unsure himself about what he said.** But don't worry, I am feeling better now, I had some help with relaxing earlier. **He wasn't going to mention that it was his Xatu that helped him.**
Charles
*"* Huh, that sounds- Oh is that a new member in your team..? *"*
***A Xatu..? Interesting. I remember meeting one of those...***
**Though as she inspected, she came to the conclusion their single one-to-one conversation was one to come to a quick end as she perked up upon the familiar voice of a certain Gym Leader rung out in the hallway. By now, she was quite glad Allister came by due to being somewhat nervous at the moment with Bede here as she took a few steps back away from him as now their distance was a good 7 feet away from him, as this allowed her for an easy exit later on as she rather now focused her attention on Allister with a small decent smile,**
*"* Oh, speaking of the Zorua, heya Allister...! *"*

**Her left hand lifted up to tug the strap of her leather bag, blinking a bit.**
Corina
**Giving a small wave to Allister as he walked past them, Bede turned his attention back to Gloria and noticed how she distanced herself... Did he scare her? Oh no... Not showing the small sting that he felt, he nodded happily and felt Nostradamus step up beside him, nodding at Gloria, before raising a wing as if to say "Hello!" Rolling his eyes, his smile got more natural** Yes, this is Nostradamus, one of the new Pokémon in my team, he just showed up one day and ever since has been a bit of a guide to me and my team. **Gently patting the head of his friend, his smile widened and got warmer, when he saw Nostradamus close his eyes and let out a quiet but appreciating "Kraah"** Though he is not the only one that is new in my team, but.. I can show you the others on another time. For now... I have to tell you something, that I have been waiting to say for quite some time now. 

**He took a few steps forward, took a deep breath and was preparing to say something, before more quietly saying while looking down at his feet** ...I'm sorry how I acted during all those past times. **He grabbed his right arm with his left hand and looked a bit ashamed** I realized that... I did some things that weren't ok to do and how I treated you badly... Um.. So yeah.. **He looked up at her into her eyes for a moment** I'm sorry... **He then looked away and took a step back, rather embarrassed, but also seemingly relieved that he finally said it, Nostradamus even patting his back with is wing as he suddenly felt a his voice in his head "I am proud of you.. Even if she doesn't accept it." He smiled down at his friend, before looking back at Gloria.**
Charles
**The girl had furrowed her eyebrows as her smile slowly faded away from sight, quietly watching Bede for a few moments as her hands lifted up to her chest before clutching onto her sweater in silence. No words came out of her mouth as she just stood there with chocolate eyes and a solemn expression painted on her face. Her eyebrows relaxed however as she stepped forwards the platinum white haired boy before just in general bringing him into a small embrace, she didn't want to say anything, she had no idea how to express it as much as it was, Gloria was a young woman of some words yet very expressive with her actions as her head leaned in onto his shoulder rather not even wanting to look at him in the moment, she just wanted him to feel her thank you, an "It's okay."**

***You made a mistake, he doesn't like contact you idiot...!***

**After a while though she had stopped, and let go before backing up rather right to the spot she stood again as she stared at the ground, then suddenly something churned in her mind saying it was a terrible idea, you shouldn't have done that. There is no way you two will even be friends anyways.**
*"* Sorry- I ahm, that wasn't- I- yeah uhm... *"*
Corina
**Stiffening as she hugged him, Bede couldn't imagine that this was actually happening, a sudden warmth filled him and the heat rose even up to his cheeks, so as he silently stood there frozen up (his Xatu actually giving both of them space) until he relaxed into the hug and fully enjoyed it. It seemed like an eternity until it ended and he felt actually a bit sad that the warmth stopped.**

**Looking up at her with a smile, he was actually just about to say something along the lines of "Thank you" But her apology just made him speechless. Waiting for a few seconds as he contemplated what to do next, he sighed and slowly walked closer to her until he stood in front of her. Noting the height difference between them, he then raised his arm up and held it there for a few seconds, before gently placing it ontop of her head, giving her some headpats. Just as he started he whispered down to her...**

"...Thank you for the hug.. I haven't had one in the last few months, so I really needed that one. Also... No need to apologize, *Nickit*." **Warmly smiling down at her, he simply continued with the headpats until he saw that she felt better.**