<div style="text-align: center"><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(147, 101, 184)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><u>Thomas Wyse</u></span></span><br/>
<span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span style="font-size: 12px"><i>The One with an aura of Kindness and Love</i></span></span><br/>
<span style="font-size: 12px">Guardians:<br/>
1). Artemis | 2). ??? | 3). ??? | 4). ??? | 5). ??? | 6). ???</span><br/>​</div>Thomas watched the Croagunk throw a temper tantrum casually nodding as Horn, and the other's explained the situation. To his surprise their leader wanted to tag along with him to the Inn, she had only won due to Artemis's earthquake. Thomas was just going to keep his mouth shut, he didn't need her cussing up a storm all the way to the Inn after all! He winced a little as he felt the grip from Artemis, he knew she'd protest a little. After all this Houndour had attacked them, and almost caused the Aron to pass out due to type advantage. He was asked why, did she just want to leave the woman in the dirt. Thomas glanced back at the Aron with slight surprise in his eyes. Is that how she would see her future opponents? Weaklings that needed to just be left in the dirt to die? Maybe he was over assuming things but that was a grim thought.<br/><br/>Still their bond was new so maybe once they had fought together in a few battles and had gotten closer he'd understand Artemis's true nature. Still she did bring up a good point, this woman could just attack them again, though he doubted it. If this Houndour was smart she'd steer clear unless she wanted another earthquake in her face. Speaking of the Houndour, or well Kiara as the Croagunk's posse had stated, called him daddy? Looking into her adjusting eyes he gave her a concerned look. He was about to reply to his Guardian when Kiara began to speak. Thomas shifted her gently in his arms so she could relax a bit more letting her rest in them. While she explained the true nature of her gang Thomas was already on his way to the Inn walking in slow paced steps so he accidentally wouldn't drop or hurt her.<br/><br/>"<span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(147, 101, 184)">How awful, those poor Gijinka.</span>" he quietly stated as he listened. Mostly the words were for Dendra but Thomas couldn't help but feel like Kiara was talking to him and Artemis as well.  Raped and broken, as well as sent out to battle? The leader of Nightfire must have been a powerful man. Still if there was a crime circle running about doing stuff like that why hadn't the police force taken control? Gijinka police were fierce and powerful, or well the ones in his town were. The chief was the husband of the Stoutland maid who worked at his Inn. The force kept his small town safe and Thomas respected them greatly. Maybe the police force was different in this part of the region?<br/><br/>When she turned to speak to him again, he thought a moment. Thomas had no true intention or reason why he was helping her. "<span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(147, 101, 184)">I couldn't just leave you to die here. Also I could tell you're not a bad Gijinka. You sacrificed yourself so the group you were with could escape, they're your family so you care about them. If you were evil you would have just abandoned them. I know you tried to rob me and possibly had plans on beating the snot out of me and my Guardian, but I don't think you're all that bad.</span>" he softly replied to both Kiara and Artemis. "<span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(147, 101, 184)">If I end up in hot water well so be it. You're safer in my arms at the moment anyway, from the way you described your boss who knows what he would have done to you. When I was chosen to become a Trainer, I spent that very night thinking. Yet I decided to roll with whatever was thrown at me. I know this journey will be filled with dangers, so I can't just turn around and hide under the covers. If your boss chases after me and wants to beat me black and blue then Artemis and I will have to fight back. Plain and simple, besides I'm finally living my dream! Nothing is going to stop me from enjoying it!</span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(209, 213, 216)">" it was a decision he had to harshly accept. Many people had told him of the dangers many Trainers faced on their journey. Sure he was scared, but Thomas couldn't just back down. It was his chance to fulfill his dreams.</span><br/><br/><br/><div style="text-align: center"><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(209, 213, 216)">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br/>
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</span><br/>​</div><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(209, 213, 216)">The Inn was a medium sized building that seemed to just stick out like a mountain among the forests trees. The glow of the lights seemed to be warm, welcoming, and inviting. Thomas entered the Inn first, feeling the much more comfortable air touch his face. Still holding onto Kiara he smiled down at her. "</span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(147, 101, 184)">You're pretty warm actually. I guess that's because you're part fire type huh!</span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(209, 213, 216)">" he happily stated. It was amazing how the touch of various Gijinka felt. Artemis had a more solid frame when he had hugged her, her skin was a bit more rough too. Kiara's warmth was sort of making him sweat a little, though if the temperature was chilly she'd keep you toasty. A Kricketune man sat behind the main desk, as various other bug and forest type gijinka dashed around. </span><br/><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(209, 213, 216)">"Oh ho what's this? More guests? No...you're the last Trainer." the man stated running a hand through his thick moustache. "Sad to say you missed the welcoming party. Though I'm glad you made it here safely. Are these three your Guardians?" he asked pulling out a small book. Thomas blushed a little, he hadn't thought of that. Kiara and Dendra would be seen as his guardians also. The man chuckled a bit. "Nevermind, nevermind! I'll need to see your card oh and you're stamp that you got as well. Though it looks like your arms are full."</span><br/><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(209, 213, 216)">"</span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(147, 101, 184)">Yes, she was hurt in battle. I hate to be a pest but could you heal her up? I know you've got a healing station here.</span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(209, 213, 216)">" Thomas replied with a smile. All Inns had them, even his. The healing station was a medium sized bed looking chamber that was fused with medicines and healing magic to fully restore a Gijinka to their full potential. </span><br/><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(209, 213, 216)">The Kriketune man gave him a nod. "Oh that's right, you're the boy who grew up in an Inn! The uhh...'commoner' among the nobles. Not that it matters!" Thomas frowned a little his cheeks caught in a pink hue. Guess the meowth was out of the trubbish now. There had been rumors of a commoner trainer among the nobles this year.  It seemed to be a big spectacle, since he was chosen by Wryn, the Dragonite judge of the festival. If the rumor had spread this far, it was possible that Dendra's and Kiara's groups might have heard of it. "You're the one everyone's eyes are on actually." the man stated leaning against the counter with a smile. </span><br/><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(209, 213, 216)">A beautiful, and well endowed, Chansey nurse swayed into the room and Kiara was passed into her arms. She would be taken to the healing station, so that was one less worry off of his mind. Pulling out his stamp and card the man nodded and stamped his book, swiped his card, and handed Thomas another card. "Now then enjoy your stay! All the food and rent is free, so relax and enjoy your stay. The doors will close and lock in a few hours, due to safety reasons. There are scary gangs lurking about in the first half of these woods." the man explained as Thomas placed the stamp and the cards back into his bag. With a sigh he nodded to the man and turned to face the Aron and Croagunk.</span><br/><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(209, 213, 216)">"</span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(147, 101, 184)">Well then how about we take a load off. I could use a shower and something to eat. What are you two going to do?</span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#d1d5d8">" he happily asked. Both Dendra and Kiara would also be able to indulge on the free food and bedding as well. Might as well pretend they were with him for the time being. He walked over and touched Artemis's shoulder. "</span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(147, 101, 184)">I know you're worried, sorry to drag you into everything. I'm very proud of you, I was afraid I'd lost you when you screamed like that.</span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(209, 213, 216)">" he stated with concern pulling her into another hug and cuddling her a bit. It was probably mushy but he was told to love and care for his Guardians, so that's what he was doing.  After a bit of that he walked over and placed one of his hands on Dendra's shoulder. Her skin felt a little clammy. "</span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(147, 101, 184)">Once again I'm sorry, how's about a free meal as payment for tonight? Unless you want to head back to your gang? I understand, still you're welcome to stay the night if you'd like. Or sneak a little food back to your friends if you wanted. Sorry for messing up your turf like that though. I hope we're cool now eh?</span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(209, 213, 216)">" sure she was kind of weak, but there was something in her eyes he could see, a hidden strength that lay sleeping. Thomas felt the same with Artemis, maybe that was the Trainer's eyes he had been told about. Though that would have meant he had bonded a little with the Croagunk and possibly her crew. Human auras effected all those around them, it was sort of their secret power to counter all the big and strong Gijinka they came across. Thomas could feel a small bond with the Aron though, he already felt safe around her, and oddly he felt safe around Dendra as well. Removing his hand from her shoulder he blushed a little. "</span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(147, 101, 184)">Sorry...</span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(209, 213, 216)">" he stated quietly to Dendra, Thomas shouldn't just reach up and touch the shoulder of everyone he met. </span><br/><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(209, 213, 216)">Artemis seemed to like it so he was slowly developing the habit. If she stayed he'd ask about her type. He had noticed her cheeks puffed up before she attacked, so maybe she spit out her moves? Kind of strange but each Gijinka was different after all. His eyes were sparkling, there was so much to learn Thomas couldn't wait! </span>