( he's such a dweeb sometimes. not that mai minds, it's definitely the sort of thing that keeps her entertained -- more or less. she doesn't think about the fact that he might deny it and when he doesn't, she can help but to smile at the backpedaling. )

Do I? You might have to elaborate, Joey. I could be thinking the entirely wrong thing and you wouldn't want me to mistake what you mean, right?

( she snerks lightly. )

I'm not teasing you. ( yes, she is. ) I'm just trying to figure out what you mean! Just be straight with me, hm? I'm a big girl, I can take it.

( mai leans on her palm, taking in the idea that joey ( and tristan ) used to be on a team together in their school. she shrugs her shoulder lightly and chuckles lightly. )

Well, at least you didn't lose the ability to run. It comes in handy for a place like this one. I'm still floored at all the lack of transportation -- and just when I was getting used to driving a real sexy motorcycle, and all.

( she nods to him. )

That's my plan, Wheeler. Take on all the gyms and work my way up just like you're doing. I've never stayed on the bottom for long, you know. It's about time I start training up my girl ( she's talking about gothita. ) and catch some more partners to climb the proverbial ladder.

( she's not super thrilled at the idea of making paces on her feet or on her backside for a bike -- but she's happy to get where she has to in whatever method she has to. again, she's planning to rise to the top and all. )

I think that's a solid plan. Lets go to Kanto and I'll catch some pokemon on the way. Hit the Kanto gyms, hm?

( as for the bath... )

That's not a rule, no. Lets finish up here and head for the baths!