You do not necessarily have the opportunity for too many battles with others while on the road. There is an understanding, yes. I mentioned the custom the first time we met. But that is dependent on actually meeting someone of like mind while traveling. And some places are verrrry remote.
[ population densities sure are a thing. there's also usually a lot of wilderness in most regions to cover, whether you stay on the major routes or not... ]
... plus, you cannot be sure whether someone will actually be a fun challenge or if they will not be able to give you a serious battle.
So! There are official establishments that people can go to. Places they go if they want to test their skills, if they want a challenge. Places they go if they want to face others who want the same. Battle facilities for the best of the best! The Battle Towers, Maison, Frontiers and such of various regions. Our Subway. Even Alola has their Battle Tree these days!
(the faded but deeply etched recollection of a presence to your left, who you trust will cover you and you them, hastily glossed over and not dwelt on for this conversation.) ]
Many of them restrict participation and entry to those who have already completed their League Challenge. Makes sense but our Subway does not. We have our lines split between the normal and the super ones. Anyone who wishes to enter GearStation and follows the rules of the subway may ride. Anyone who wants to try it out, or to challenge themselves to see how far down the tracks they can go— is welcome. If you arrive at success on the normal lines. Then you can go on to the Super lines.
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[ population densities sure are a thing. there's also usually a lot of wilderness in most regions to cover, whether you stay on the major routes or not... ]
... plus, you cannot be sure whether someone will actually be a fun challenge or if they will not be able to give you a serious battle.
So! There are official establishments that people can go to. Places they go if they want to test their skills, if they want a challenge. Places they go if they want to face others who want the same. Battle facilities for the best of the best! The Battle Towers, Maison, Frontiers and such of various regions. Our Subway. Even Alola has their Battle Tree these days!
[ most of the images that flash by as he mentions them are sterile, flat, like they're pictures printed on pamphlets, scenes seen through tvs and computer screens.
it's when he mentions the Subway that sense memory makes its way in; the familiar feeling of a floor in motion, faintly swaying, the quietly rhythmic background noise of the wheels along the tracks, the thrill of facing down a pair of familiar, eagerly anticipated challengers, high voltage, high impact moves flying from all corners of their battlefield...
(the faded but deeply etched recollection of a presence to your left, who you trust will cover you and you them, hastily glossed over and not dwelt on for this conversation.)]Many of them restrict participation and entry to those who have already completed their League Challenge. Makes sense but our Subway does not. We have our lines split between the normal and the super ones. Anyone who wishes to enter Gear Station and follows the rules of the subway may ride. Anyone who wants to try it out, or to challenge themselves to see how far down the tracks they can go— is welcome. If you arrive at success on the normal lines. Then you can go on to the Super lines.