Naomi watched as the battle progressed. She'd given them tactics to use, but her own evolving battle style resembled that of experienced trainers; trust the pokemon to know how to fight, give them guidance and strategy, then step back. She hadn't set out to be a trainer, but she had spent a long time watching exhibition battles and tournaments. Being a 'booth babe' sometimes had its perks!<br/><br/>While she tracked what was going on, her attention was mostly on 'Tai. She watched in anticipation, seeing him strain to manipulate the elements. She murmured,<span style="color: #6495ED">"Come on, 'Tai, find the key. It's in you, you know it's there, you're a dragon, it's part of you..."</span>His demeanor changed, he relaxed, and Naomi cheered silently. She knew he'd do it, he'd found something.<br/><br/>Her silent cheer became an audible one when the Dratini opened his eyes and unleashed the Ice Beam in a broad sweep at the Snorlax' feet! She was grabbing at Lydia to pull her into a hug when suddenly the earth shook, and they fell to the ground!<br/><br/>'Tai, who had been sweeping in to Slam into the Snorlax, suddenly found himself bouncing into the air, high enough to hurt when he fell back to the ground. The Snorlax had turned the tactic against them!<br/><br/>Caught under Lydia for the second time that day, it took Naomi a few moments to gather herself. Now was definitely not the time for a kiss, despite the temptation. Eleyna's shouts indicated she was still involved, and by the time Naomi struggled up enough to see what was going on, the scent of roasting vegetables was already wafting through the air.<br/><br/>There was only one question at that point.<span style="color: #6495ED">"Where did Tentacruel get the hat?"</span>She wondered aloud.<br/><br/>With the Snorlax lumbering off into the field after the pile of vegetables, the battle was over. She called to Loon to bring him back, and looked over to see Somnificent still sleeping.<br/><br/>The glowing pokemon drew her attention. Her own 'Tai was one of them! She hadn't realized he'd learned so much or reached that stage of power so quickly, they'd only just started their journey the other day! Then a memory made her blush brightly.<br/><br/>She was definitely<b>not</b>going to interrupt this. She knew 'Tai would make a very handsome Dragonair.<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>