Immediately upon Brollem’s return, Jake immediately got back to work.  Not saying much more of anything beyond what small talk they all made as they worked.  Though, even if they did have a shop, Jake was immediately discouraged by the simple fact that he had no money.  But at least they wouldn’t be sleeping out on the ground.  Of course Aisha joining them in that barely fitting yukata did distract him quite a few times.  Was it evil to hope and pray for the girl’s chipper attitude to actually do what Brollem said?  That she would fall right out of that Yukata?  It distracted him enough that he almost missed her question.<span style="color: green">“Oh, uh… Brollum said he used to be a gym leader.  His primeape and Eleyna’s Growlth had a battle earlier while you were in the bath.”</span>He answered before they got back to work..<br/><br/>When the call for the end of work for the day jake found a seat close to his group of friends, and the new trainers they had met in the town.  Though, honestly, he did his best to sit closer to Aisha.  Who could blame him with her too-small clothing choice?  Of course he brought Eve out to rest as well.  She curled up in his lap to nap.  He was almost tempted to take the offered drink, but never got the chance as the old man pulled it away.  His eyes were drawn to the old woman and her display but it didn’t compare to Aisha’s young chest that he periodically peeked at.<br/><br/>Then the question.  He listened to Naomi’s answer, then Susan’s.  He thought a moment before answering.<span style="color: green">“I really don’t have as good a reason as the ladies here.  I am mostly on this dangerous continent to get away from my father’s fame, and for the challenge.  My dad was a gym leader from a small town outside most of the larger gyms.  Not somewhere most trainers would go.  Anywhere else but somewhere he hadn’t been would make me feel like I was just following his shadow.  Not something I wanted.  Plus, I wanted the challenge of an untamed continent.  I know that is pretty stupid though.”</span>He admitted.  Though he refused to admit that drive for a too dangerous challenge came from his father.  Then food came and he listened to everything that was being said while he munched lightly on the food that the townspeople had provided.<br/><br/>He was glad he finished telling his reason for being here when he got his first look at the only other young woman in this town besides the trainers.  And he had to admit she was beautiful.  The kimono definitely helped, and her jet black hair tied up so well.  After Eleyna answered, he did as well.<span style="color: green">“I’m from a small town most people don’t even see on the map.”</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>