[It's Blaziken who takes to the field, claws raised with a triumphant crow. His Pokémon are as confident as he is, well-trained as they are, and not even Hassan's dour words can bring him down. The battle begins, and he turns to his fellow gym leader, his words casual.]
Yeah, I know. Plenty of time until then, though. You should try having some fun, Hassan. We only get this opportunity once a year.
[The words jog his memory, and after he directs Blaziken's next attack, a vicious kick to the opposing Granbull, he shrugs in Hassan's direction.] I was supposed to tell you when I saw you, Shryke's been looking for you. He doesn't want to be a bother if you're busy, though. You can probably find him.
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Yeah, I know. Plenty of time until then, though. You should try having some fun, Hassan. We only get this opportunity once a year.
[The words jog his memory, and after he directs Blaziken's next attack, a vicious kick to the opposing Granbull, he shrugs in Hassan's direction.] I was supposed to tell you when I saw you, Shryke's been looking for you. He doesn't want to be a bother if you're busy, though. You can probably find him.