Kanto's Proud Warrior

confident that that would suffice as an answer to the unasked question, he’d then allow himself to get a little off track with his admiration about the Lucario. “You have a Lucario? I’ve wanted to catch one myself but I haven’t been able to find one. Suspect that it may be because my Aura isn’t ‘worthy’ of any that I may have encountered.”

"Anybody can be strong with enough practice, even someone as hot-headed as you. For most of my life I thought myself ‘strong’ because of my physical strength, but I was wrong. To be ‘strong’ demands a great many practices, and physical strength is only one of them. We get up at dawn to meditate; a strong mind is key to a strong body, and a strong body will stand the stress of battle. Can’t expect your Pokémon to put themselves in harm’s way if you’re some wimp, they’ll not respect it. Not properly." He surveyed the newcomer, noting his body language, his framing, his definition - they didn’t have much to work with, really, but the weediest boy could easily become a muscle-bound strapping lad. Not that that was Bruno’s aim - it was more a side effect, really. 

Not many trainers groomed their pokemon daily, except those into the breeding or competition business, but he did. He found it kept them confident and energized as well as creating a bonding experience for them.

"Follow me," the Elite said gruffly, walking off in the other direction. He had little love for Coebalt, but his Pokémon were spoiled and wouldn't survive easily in the wild. Not for long, not in those mountains. He rolled his shoulders and stretched his triceps as he walked, seeking out an entirely unmarked cave mouth. He didn't live rough, contrary to popular belief. Much like the secret base principle so popular in Hoenn, Bruno had fashioned a huge lair in the hollows of the mountains. It was accessible by a hundred different caves, most of which were occupied by wild Pokémon. It was like a naturally occurring security system. 

confident that that would suffice as an answer to the unasked question, he’d then allow himself to get a little off track with his admiration about the Lucario. “You have a Lucario? I’ve wanted to catch one myself but I haven’t been able to find one. Suspect that it may be because my Aura isn’t ‘worthy’ of any that I may have encountered.”

"Anybody can be strong with enough practice, even someone as hot-headed as you. For most of my life I thought myself 'strong' because of my physical strength, but I was wrong. To be 'strong' demands a great many practices, and physical strength is only one of them. We get up at dawn to meditate; a strong mind is key to a strong body, and a strong body will stand the stress of battle. Can't expect your Pokémon to put themselves in harm's way if you're some wimp, they'll not respect it. Not properly." He surveyed the newcomer, noting his body language, his framing, his definition - they didn't have much to work with, really, but the weediest boy could easily become a muscle-bound strapping lad. Not that that was Bruno's aim - it was more a side effect, really. 

The winners will be announced on the 24th of April, so good luck everyone. (The winners will be chosen with a random generator) 

you know how you say words so many times and they lose their meaning? that’s how I feel about the words “trauma” and “trigger” right now.

Coebalt knew his request was out there, but he was also in need of the strength and skill that this…his thoughts wondered for a moment, flights of fantasy that he brushed away. In any case,he looked to Bruno with a determined expression, eyes set, posture strong,  energy fiery.

"Fine. But I don't tolerate crybabies, so if there's a chance you're gonna flake out on me, you're better leaving now. You don't want to see how Lucario tolerates weak auras. Hint. He doesn't." Bruno had access to the entirety of his team in the mountains, securing a personal storage system from The League in thanks for his many services. All in all his horde was barely into double digits, but all in all ... what they lacked in numbers, they made up for in obscene physical prowess.