[ mai has done all that she can to ensure she's got a name up there with the others in the big leagues. she's worked hard to be where she is and mai deserves to be on that proverbial pedestal. the blonde is very accustomed to using her wiles to get what she wants, though. being a rather pretty girl has its merits, after all. ]

Oh, is that your plan, hm? Well, it's a rough battle, handsome, but if you put in the work then you'll manage to climb that ladder.

[ she knows how hard it is since, as aforementioned, she's done it herself.

druddigon is an impressive little guy and he's pretty cool looking for a starter pokemon but the moment he remarks that "he's seen worse," mai is on the defensive for the adorable little gothita. she clenches her fists as though she's ready to strike back ( not actually physically ) when he tries to backpedal. she scoffs and moves a hand to, instead, flick her hair over her shoulder. ]

What are you talking about? Do you even know what moves your pokemon has?