<div class="floatright">(http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u410/Limeyreptile/Marcus-1.png?t=1351026822)</div>Name: Marcus 'Marco' Carmac.<br/><br/>Location: Douglasberg Casino<br/><br/>Tagging: Elly, Draven, Brock<br/><br/>Current Pokémon: Aerodactyl, Topaz (Larvitar)<br/><br/>-------------------------------------<br/><br/>As Brock and the other trainer, who admittedly Marcus had not paid enough attention too, spoke up about the next part of the competition and of how the two Gym leaders would have to belay there battle for at least the day: Marcus let out a little sigh, not hiding his disappointment at missing a battle with the cute Dark gym leader. Marco didn't like having to settle for a rain check, but it was impossible to think of some logical excuse for why they should battle, considering the circumstances. Especially when the administrator/fan-girl informed the group that Brock was in a separate event and that the three gym leaders were in an event together.<br/><br/>When Elly started shaking hands with people, Marcus acknowledged the shake with his own firm hands, his grip was firm but obviously reserved: the hands of a stronger man than most. He held onto Elly's hand for slightly too long, in order to keep her attention as he spoke. "I guess I'll just have to beat you in your Pokémon Olympics first, and then we can battle." Marcus grinned as he released her hand, his playful side mixing in with his competitive desire. If ever he was going to prove himself as more than a stepping stone in Tetso, this would be a good place to start. Marcus strove to be a Mountain that only the best could climb over, panting and wheezing.<br/><br/>Once Elly turned away from Marcus, addressing her fan girl and acting the idol, Marcus found himself turning to the remaining men of the group: admittedly after taking a few moments to glance at the sauntering swagger of the McDougal's rump. He chuckled lightly to himself, happy with the sowing of the seeds of a friendly rivalry between himself and Elly. At least, that was what it was to him: were Elly to take it the same way was yet to be seen.<br/><br/>"Sorry if I got a bit heated there. I just can't resist a good battle sometimes..."<br/><br/>Listening as Brock informed Marcus to bring his A-game; the Green haired Gym leader laughed it off, that same broad grin on his face. "Don't you worry about me Brock: I'll be sure to de-throne you when we compete against each other, okay?" Marcus took Brock's hand and shook it, happy to have been reunited with his old mentor and old friend: Even if it was in such an interesting and unusual way. Marcus meant every word he said though: he planned to win this event, and that means he'd have to beat his old Mentor along the way. Brock was gone now though, another event needing his attention which left Marcus alone with the last man: the one he'd been rather criminally negligent over.<br/><br/>The first thing he thought to do was offer Draven a hand to shake. It seemed to be the thing to do at this point, and Marcus had already taken a liking to Draven. "That was a damn good show you put on, by the way. Your Ninetails did you proud. I'm Marcus Carmac: a pleasure to meet you...?" it was clear that the Rock leader hadn't caught Draven's name, but his tone was nothing but respectful. The man had shown a list of qualities that Marcus couldn't help but respect; he was great with his Partner Pokémon, he was logical, he seemed respectful...Marcus could get behind this guy. It'd be good if he could make an ally: hell, even a friend.<br/>