video | action for blackthorn.

[recrimination]

[Yes, she is still in Blackthorn. Yes, it's been gods know how long. But she's here with a purpose, and boy does she have a one-track mind. The video flickers on, showing the grand and majestic gates of the Blackthorn City gym. Fransizka looks pleased, standing before it with her crop in hand and at ready.]Good day, Johto. It has been some time

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[combat_butler]

... there are plenty of things here I could comment on, yet I feel like I should wait until she's gone through with her challenge to bring them up.

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[recrimination]

I am Franziska von Karma! How dare she defeat me -- simply because I did not possess enough ice-type pokemon!

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[combat_butler]

*Hayate is just smiling warmly at that response.*

Exactly. ♥ I knew you wouldn't let such a minor bump in your road to victory slow you down for long.

[video]

[recrimination]

Of course. There was no doubt at all as to what I should be doing this very second.

[a huff] I will re-train all of my pokemon from scratch, in order to maximize their battle capabilities. And the next time I see that woman, I will show her what true victory is like in the name of the Von Karmas!

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[combat_butler]

Hehe... I know it doesn't count for much, but I'll keep rooting for you, Miss Franziska von Karma! You'll always have my full support.

[video]

[recrimination]

... thank you, Hayate.

[video]

[combat_butler]

Mm! It's only natural for rivals to encourage each other to get stronger, right?

[video]

[recrimination]

I cannot agree more -- and I am pleased to see that you are taking your role as my worthy rival so diligently.

[video]

[combat_butler]

*fffft blushing a bit at her calling him worthy* Ehehe... Well... When someone such as yourself calls me of all people your rival, it just makes me want to live up to it!

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[recrimination]

Then, allow me to say that you have lived up to my expectations admirably. In doing so, I hope to return the favor when the situation arises.

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[combat_butler]

Re... really? *blushing a bit more at that, but mostly just looking very happy about it* I-I'm glad you think so! Coming from Miss Franziska von Karma, that's got to be one of the biggest compliments a guy can get!

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[recrimination]

Of course. It should be known that I do not impart compliments freely -- you should feel honored.

Incidentally, however, I advise that you do not let such things go to your head. I only give credit where it is due, and my words can be easily taken away.

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[combat_butler]

Ehehe... D-Don't worry about that! I might get carried away sometimes, but I know better than to let praise go straight to my head and beyond. Compared to how I used to be, anyway...

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[recrimination]

Good to hear of it.