[ he sits up a little, crossing one leg over the other - more fidgeting. ]

We haven't known each other for as long as you and Red have. We met at the opening ceremonies of our League Challenge year, when we were rookies. It was just me n' Goodra then - she was just a Goomy, so we weren't exactly powerhouses. [ he chuckles a little at the memory. ] I was a hotheaded little shite, but Leon... he was a prodigy. He charged through the challenge like it was a breeze, and I had to struggle to keep up.

[ his pace was fine - above average, most would say - but everyone's track records that year paled in comparison to Leon's. he had been a favourite challenger to bet on making it to the finals early on, and those who supported him weren't disappointed with the results. ]

We battled it out every time we crossed paths, and I got my arse kicked every time. Before I knew it, I was progressing just to make sure that we could face off in the finals... I felt like I knew him and his battle style better than anyone. I'd battle him there and win, and he'd finally pay attention to me the way I wanted him to.