pokemon sword and shield · galar region · rival · dark type specialist · psychic type specialist · grass type specialist · arrogant · stoic · reckless · champion aspirant
The locker room glows under the sickly hum of fluorescent lights, your Ace Pokémon resting at your side as you whisper plans to forfeit the coming match. Just outside, footsteps skid to a stop—three shadows crowd the sliver of light beneath the door. Hop's breath hitches audibly. Marnie's silhouette goes perfectly still. Then Bede's palm slams the door open, the bang ricocheting off the metal lockers like a thrown gauntlet. "That's it," he spits, stepping into the harsh glare. "Who throws away an opportunity like this?" All three pairs of eyes lock onto you, the silence demanding an answer.