Thessa watched Tidebinder get to work with only passing interest. She noted how quickly things were resolving. Which meant that things would be back to normal faster than she expected. There was a nagging feeling of disappointment in the back of Thessa's mind. Sure, she didn't want everything destroyed. She didn't want people to come to harm. But for such a huge event to happen and then just be gone just like that...it left an empty feeling inside of her. She saw Keller approach Tidebinder and considered approaching the duo when she heard a shaky voice behind her. "Aeon?" She turned to see a tiny old man standing there. Shaky hand grasping a short cane as he made his way towards her. "It is you, these old eyes aren't so good anymore but I was sure. You probably don't remember me, you rescued me from a burning building when I was a kid, always wanted to thank you for that." Thessa stared at the man. Images flashing in her head of dozens of burning buildings and rescued children. Somehow, despite his age and the time that passed, Thessa did remember. "Tall Timmy! Boy, you got short huh?" The man chuckled but seemed delighted to have been recognized. "No one has called me that in years." "I can see why, You're tiny now!" She looked down at the man who, even as a boy, had been taller than her when she had saved him. It was a strange feeling but it somewhat filled the emptiness from before. This here was proof that change was happening all the time. And if it weren't for her unique abilities she would never have been able to witness such a drastic change. His next words caused her to flinch, however, as he looked her up and down and said "amazing, you really do look just the same." She gave a laugh that sounded hollow even to herself. "Come on now, that's not true. I had shorter hair back then, and that stupid cape, much different." Even after the old man left Thessa stood there tossing his words around in her mind. She hadn't aged much, true, but that wasn't something she could easily fix. But she had gone through many changes since then. Surely it was just his eyes, which he had admitted weren't so good, being clouded by age and nostalgia. "I should get my hair dyed." 

Fuyumi was still eyeing Quinn warily. Seemingly on the lookout for any tricks. Finally she said. "I'm Fuyumi. Let's battle." And the trio spread out, though it took Kenta some time to realize what was happening, to give space for each of the fights. Fuyumi gestured for Quinn to get into position and when they did she said, "Ghost or not. You will lose." While her expression didn't shift there was a bit of intensity to the way she sent out her first Pokemon, a Horsea. Once Quinn had chosen their own Pokemon Fuyumi would launch the first attack with a calm, "Smokescreen." --- Chad was glaring at Jacklyn but, with a grin, turned his attention to Bridget, "guess I should see if that woman's replacement is just as weak as she was. You sound confident, but so did she, I'll show you why I'm going to be the one to take the Champion title." He sent out a Ducklett. Unlike Fuyumi even when Bridget chose her Pokemon he decided not to make the first move, waiting to see what she did first. --- Kenta watched his two companions starting battles and glanced over sheepishly at the other two girls. "Uh, I guess it's time to battle then? Do both of you..." Anneliese clapped her hands together, "oh, you are right. There are four of us now. Well, I do not mind watching. I can tell Jacklyn really wants to battle after all! Plus, I already had the pleasure of battling Kenta once before." Kenta blushed a bit and rubbed the back of his head, "pleasure was all mine heh heh....but, alright, you're on! I got really tough brand new Pokemon so check this out, go Geodude!" When Jacklyn had sent out her Pokemon Kenta called out, "Rollo-wait, no...Fuyumi told me about this....." he snapped his fingers, "that's right, Defense Curl!"  

Match ends 9/13 3 PM CST