( serenity has always been impressed with tristan's level of skill-- especially since she's gullible to a fault and still, somehow, believes he's an expert duelist. so he must also be an expert trainer, right? it certainly seems that way when the applin scuttles off as though it's been properly spanked into submission. )

You did great, Tristan! But, I should've known you would because you always do!

( praising him came naturally to the younger wheeler because she always thought that he was a pretty darn cool guy. she crouches down and offers her hand to the chimchar for a high-five. ) And you did awesome, too!

( supposing the chimchar responded to the gesture, she rises back up to her full tiny height and smiles brightly to her friend. )

Tristan! You're right, it's like we were meant to meet up here! It's wonderful, though, because it's nice to see a familiar face.