Day 214: Electrode

 The next day, by two dead Electrodes...

 This battle plays out exactly like yesterday's. Two Flame Wheels to kill it; it just uses Light Screen before going down. Afterwards I walk over to Lance.

“normal. You're the best!

Let me thank you on behalf of all the

Pokemon. Oh, yes. You should take this.

I found it here, but I don't have any

need for it.”

“Teach it to a Pokemon to get across wild

water. But keep this in mind.

You can use that out of battle only with

the Badge from Mahogany Gym.”

 Cool, another HM to waste a perfectly good move slot. Not a fan of the design behind HMs. Anyway, Lance has more words.

“The journey to become the Pokemon

Champion is long and difficult.

Knowing that, will you keep going?

..................

I see. No, you're right.

If you would give up that easily,

you would have never chased that

dream in the first place.

I look forward to seeing you again!”

 I had to type out all eighteen of those periods. I hope someone out there is happy about it.

 Lance exits, leaving me to my own devices. The plan'll have to be staring at a wall for the next 24 hours.