[ Raihan, on the other hand, is usually the one getting fawned over by fans. he easily basks in the attention that they give him, but this is definitely a role reversal. Lance is just... Lance. being a Dragon master of such high caliber is one thing, but his ties to Hammerlocke really bring it home.

he's never washing this hand ever again. an honour to meet him? that's mad! ]

People still talk about your tenure at the gym. If you're ever in the area, you're always welcome to pop in! [ and... he'd really like to battle him... but maybe he shouldn't be challenging regional champions when he can't even get Duraludon out of its Poké Ball. ]

Yeah. I woke up here a few hours ago; I've been wandering around since then. You, too?