"Oh, child! Come meet the young man who’s going to take over as the new Ballonlea Gym Leader!” Granny Opal beamed, tugging your hand and leading you down the street to her manor, where a pale boy in pink stood at the entrance.

“This is Bede, sharp as a tack, a little shy maybe, but don’t let that fool you. He’s got the hands for the work and the heart for the people!” Bede looked away, embarrassed by the old lady's praise, he rubbed the back of his neck. “I, uh, still have a lot to learn,” he mumbled. Opal laughed, patting the boy's shoulder. “Nonsense! You’ve got the spark, just like I did. Give it a few years and you’ll see how great you can be!”