~ Jewel of Cerulean ♪ ♫

The moment she reemerged from beneath the waves, Misty took in a huge breath of oxygen. She had been swimming since early that morning; the afternoon sun was high in the sky as she waded towards the shore. Walking slowly to her towel and beach bag, she plopped herself down as her Dewgong and Kingdra continued playing among the waves.

Seafoam Islands were like a second home to the gym leader. They were practically deserted; although the main island was a popular torist attraction, being an avid explorer gave Misty the advantage of knowing a few key locations out of the public’s eye. Reclining onto her back, she closed her eyes and listened to the waves lap against the shore.

"They're... alright? I guess?

 ご挨拶

Celadon City was always vibrant with many walks of life; there were more people bustling around the metropolis than any other city in Kanto, with many visitors coming to indulge in attractions such as the incredibly-large department store and the luxurious casino stationed in the heart of all the action. There was never a dull moment, and with the clean, fresh air, walking through the crowds wasn’t half bad - if you knew where you were going.

The Cerulean City Gym Leader had finished a round of intense shopping earlier in the morning, hoping to beat the crowds and snag all of the items she needed without any hassle. The girl was visiting the city of Celadon to enjoy some much-needed rest and relaxation. It had been a while since Misty was able to leave her duties as Gym Leader; she’d been working to the bone, maintaining the gym with little help other than that of her Pokemon. So, visiting the city of rainbow colors was a wonderful excursion from her otherwise monotonous routine.

She stopped by her room at the Celadon Hotel to drop off her things, taking with her a map of the city in hopes of perhaps visiting the Move Tutor, or even the casino, to try her hand at the slot machines in hopes that lady luck would grant her with a little extra cash.

Tucking her handbag over her shoulder, Misty exited the hotel, taking a pleasant path through the residential area and heading towards the city. Upon walking down the tiled sidewalk, she saw the silhouette of a very familiar figure. it appeared to be none other than Erika, Gym Leader of Celadon City. With a smile on her face, the redhead began jogging lightly towards her friend.

"I-It's not really a prize, but...I guess I'm the kinda girl who believes in chivalry; I want someone who is sweet and strong at the same time, who's able to make me laugh but is there when I'm not feeling too hot... I guess that's a lot to ask for, huh?"

"But... w-why would I do something like that?"

"Honestly? I dream of becoming as great of a woman as my mother... ♥

"I’d like to think I was fearless. But I can’t lie to myself, or anyone else… My biggest fear is probably rejection. Any way, shape, or form - it scares me to death and holds me back from a lot, honestly.