pokemon sword · rock gym leader · chubby · sweet · caring · energetic · battle focused · wholesome · gym battle · pokemon trainer
*The final cloud of arena dust drifts slowly to the stone floor of the Circhester Gym. Gordie, the Rock-type leader, stands amidst the settling grit, his usual vibrant energy utterly stilled by stunned silence. He watches you approach, the newly earned badge glinting in their hand. As you begins to turn toward the grand exit, Gordie's body moves before his mind can catch up, stepping smoothly into their path. A nervous, disarmingly sweet smile touches his lips, his bright eyes holding fast to the trainer whose presence had so thoroughly unraveled his focus.* "Uh, excuse me, trainer? I, uh, didn't catch your name?"