"There's nothing to forgive." Jon replied. "If you've had poor experiences, then that's the fault of the trainers you've met. It's not a failing on your part. At least you're strong enough to talk about it - That's a good step towards healing. At some point, I'll introduce you to Chiyo, my Vaporeon partner - Her experiences were so bad that when she arrived at the Academy, she was a bundle of nerves and on edge all the time. Could barely bring herself to say anything to anyone. But she's grown into an outgoing, caring and energetic girl."

He smiled at Oren. He could literally blather about his team All Day if you let him so luckily the subject was changed.

"It's two blocks ahead, one block to the east. Not far. They also serve tea cakes and over priced breakfast type foods, if you're of a mind to have something to eat."