(quick)<br/><br/>Eleyna didn't offer up much of a reaction to Susan's approach. When Susan began talking about the battle, Eleyna only offered up a shrug of frustration.<span style="color: blue">There's nothing to talk about.</span>She said flatly.<span style="color: blue">Growlithe was the better Pokemon. He had clear advantage.</span>She said with a forced vague disinterest.<span style="color: blue">But Primaepae had strategy, and he had a trainer. That's all there is to it.</span><br/><br/>Brollem approached Susan and Eleyna, scratching at his beard.<span style="color: red">Sorry there Eleyna... I was there was an easier way of doing that - but its not something I've not seen before. Let me ask you - did you capture Growlithe on this island?</span><br/><br/>Eleyna shook her head.<span style="color: blue">No, he's from the mainland... somewhere.</span><br/><br/>Brollem nodded.<span style="color: red">Ahh, well you see it all makes sense then...</span>The large man looked down the hill toward the beach were Growlithe had settled down.<br/><br/>Eleyan's eyebrow rose at the man's comment.<span style="color: blue">How does it make sense?</span>It seemed strange that he would so clearly see some secret information that she could not. She'd spent plenty of time with the Pokemon and couldn't fathom its actions.<br/><br/>Brollem gave Eleyna an understanding nod.<span style="color: red">He's not from here... and you let him go.</span><br/><br/>Eleyna nodded.<span style="color: blue">Yes, and he started following us. So what?</span><br/><br/><span style="color: red">Well of course he started following you, girl... where else does he have to go?</span>Brollem set his hands on his hips. Eleyna gave a half turn and looked down toward the Growlithe in the distance, her brow furrowing.<span style="color: red">Pokemon aren't just free roaming individuals. They've got families, friends, and enemies like the rest of us. They feel like the rest of us. When that Growlithe was captured, his whole world disappeared. In the blink of an eye his pack was gone - and with them his place in the world. Whatever he wanted to be is gone now. </span><br/><br/>The large man gave Eleyna a long look.<span style="color: red">Ask yourself how you'd feel if suddenly you were taken from your parents, all your dreams and hopes gone in a flash. Even with the one that took ye', you'd be alone.</span><br/><br/>Eleyna looked from Brollem down the slope to the Growlithe, curled up at the water's edge. As his words sunk in she felt suddenly sad for the Pokemon. She'd spent so much time obsessed with trying to be a trainer, to make herself find her place and achieve her dreams that it had never occurred to her to consider what Growlithe was feeling. She had just thought he was a foul tempered beast. She'd never bothered to wonder why.<br/><br/>Brollem looked at Eleyna then Susan.<span style="color: red">That's the first secret to becoming a grade A Pokemon trainer. Pokemon aren't stupid, and they aren't simple. You need to consider them, what they feel, and what they need - just as much as you need to consider yourself.</span><br/><br/>A shout rolled across the field and drew Brollem's attention to the small dock and boathouse at the edge of the village. A man stood by a boat and was waving.<span style="color: red">Ah! Looks like Otachi is ready to take your friend to the hospital in Corestor.</span>He gave Eleyna a heavy pat.<span style="color: red">Get your mind off the Pokemon for now. Let you both clear your heads. Go and tell Kaiyo that Otachi is ready.</span><br/><br/>Eleyna gave another long look down toward the Growlithe then nodded.<span style="color: blue">Ok. Thanks Susan... I'll come right back up and we can do something together, sound good?</span>Eleyna managed a smile to the girl then headed down toward the village.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>As Steven approached with Tyrogue, Brollem's Machoke spotted them. The Fighter Pokemon watched Tyrogue for a moment then walked over to the two. The old Pokemon gave Jake a nod of respect then crouched down in front of Tyrogue. The Machoke raised a brow and then flexed his arm, patted it and asked Tyrogue to do the same. Machoke nodded giving the stout little Pokemon's arm a squeeze and nod of approval, smiling at the young one.<br/><br/>Machoke looked around and spotted a few large pieces of timber that still needed to be moved over to the Torii. Machoke lifted one end of the long post, holding it low so that Tyrogue could help then indicated that he'd like Jake to carry the other end. When Jake give it a heave, Machoke nodded for Tyrogue to take the middle and set off toward the Torii where other villagers were working.<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>