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[ We are once again treated to a video of the inside of a gym, courtesy of Talim's Dragonite, Kalana.
The camera struggles to focus as Talim's Emolga and Swoobat move to perch on either of Kalana's shoulders, eager for a show. Talim is in polite conversation with Jasmine for the moment, but when she steps back to begin the battle, things end just as quickly as they begin.
To face Jasmine's Skarmory, Talim brings out her inherited Typhlosion, Ira. The normally moody pokémon has a bit of a wicked grin on her face. ]
I know you're a veteran, Ira. Make Squalo proud, hm?
[ The Typhlosion needs little prompting, and the battle is over quickly, what with Ira's type advantage and the huge level gap. The fire-type pokémon makes quick work of the Gym leader's Magneton as well.
When Jasmine summons her Steelix, Talim recalls Ira, and sends out her Flygon, Yun-seong. ]
Just like we did with Bugsy's Scizor! Use Sand Tomb!
[ A whirlwind of sand kicks up with the motion of the pokémon's wings, effectively trapping the larger steel-type pokémon. With the Steelix unable to attack, Talim calls out her next command. ]
Flamethrower!
[ As the fire and the sand swirl together, a rather deadly mixture for the Steelix, the background music seems to suddenly change. Talim frowns at the ceiling for a brief moment, before her attention is drawn back to the gym, as the Steelix goes crashing to the ground rather loudly.
She confers with the gym leader once again, accepting her badge. When she turns back around, she catches Kalana with the 'gear. ]
Kalana! I thought I told you not to record my gym battles. Oh-- what--?
[ It's then that her Swoobat and Emolga come forward. Held between them in a sort of makeshift sling is a cupcake bearing a single candle. Ira lets forth a small stream of fire to light it.
Talim herself looks like she's near tears. ] You guys! Should I make a birthday wish? [ She laughs. ] I can't think of anything I'd rather have more than all of you by my side.
The camera struggles to focus as Talim's Emolga and Swoobat move to perch on either of Kalana's shoulders, eager for a show. Talim is in polite conversation with Jasmine for the moment, but when she steps back to begin the battle, things end just as quickly as they begin.
To face Jasmine's Skarmory, Talim brings out her inherited Typhlosion, Ira. The normally moody pokémon has a bit of a wicked grin on her face. ]
I know you're a veteran, Ira. Make Squalo proud, hm?
[ The Typhlosion needs little prompting, and the battle is over quickly, what with Ira's type advantage and the huge level gap. The fire-type pokémon makes quick work of the Gym leader's Magneton as well.
When Jasmine summons her Steelix, Talim recalls Ira, and sends out her Flygon, Yun-seong. ]
Just like we did with Bugsy's Scizor! Use Sand Tomb!
[ A whirlwind of sand kicks up with the motion of the pokémon's wings, effectively trapping the larger steel-type pokémon. With the Steelix unable to attack, Talim calls out her next command. ]
Flamethrower!
[ As the fire and the sand swirl together, a rather deadly mixture for the Steelix, the background music seems to suddenly change. Talim frowns at the ceiling for a brief moment, before her attention is drawn back to the gym, as the Steelix goes crashing to the ground rather loudly.
She confers with the gym leader once again, accepting her badge. When she turns back around, she catches Kalana with the 'gear. ]
Kalana! I thought I told you not to record my gym battles. Oh-- what--?
[ It's then that her Swoobat and Emolga come forward. Held between them in a sort of makeshift sling is a cupcake bearing a single candle. Ira lets forth a small stream of fire to light it.
Talim herself looks like she's near tears. ] You guys! Should I make a birthday wish? [ She laughs. ] I can't think of anything I'd rather have more than all of you by my side.
