Tristen S, Raikou Dorm
[Forest Clearing]
"I'll think of something for payment. Maybe I'll bully you into doing my dirty work for me later." She winked and chuckled. But seriously. That really does sound like a good idea...
Just as she spoke, the ground began to shake violently, and Tristen nearly fell off her seat. Her eyes went wide as she quickly turned her attention to her croagunk in the clearing. Her canines showed as she smiled more freely than she had in a long time.
"Magnitude 10," she whispered to herself as she stood up once the shaking stopped. Luckily, they weren't hurt thanks to how far away the small purple frog was training. Parts of the ground had risen up due to the move Earthquake, and Tristen could no longer see her pokemon from here (except for Skarmory, who was still training on his side of the field).
Moments later, however, Gabriel hopped from behind a large piece of earth, smiling with the happiest look on his face. Tristen held her arms open wide and caught him before he hit the ground. "I'm so proud of you Gabe!" She pat him gently on the head. "I told you that it was easy once you got the hang of it."
The croagunk croaked happily in reply, but suddenly changed his stance as he noticed the presence of Teal and his pokemon. Immediately, Gabriel jumped out of Tristen's hands and got into an offensive stance, as if he were ready to attack upon command. Tristen wasn't surprised at his behavior and sat down again calmly.
"Gabe, it's okay. We're not battling right now." Tristen pulled out a piece of pokefood. "Eat this. You must be tired."
Hesitantly, Gabriel walked back to his trainer, took the food and sat down as Tristen continued talking to Teal. "Sorry about that. We're not used to friendly company."
"Anyways, about your pokemon," she wiped off her arms so that the contact with Gabriel she had moments ago wouldn't poison her, "I would only worry about having your linoone as a supportive/defensive pokemon if you're going to be a specifically double battler. However, Vel needs to be able to use effective offensive moves as well in order to be a truly supportive team member."