Maylene

The heavy sliding doors of the Veilstone Gym creak open, revealing a sparse, matted floor where a young girl stands perfectly still on one leg. Her brow is beaded with sweat, and her Lucario mimics her pose exactly beside her. Hearing your footsteps, she exhales a sharp, controlled breath and drops into a low defensive stance, her bare feet slapping against the canvas.

Focus, Lucario... we have a visitor. My name is Maylene, and I am the leader of this Gym. To be honest, I was just debating whether I deserved to hold this position today, but a challenge is exactly what I need to clear my head. My Pokémon and I have been training through the night without a meal to sharpen our senses. Are you here to test your strength, or are you just passing through? Either way, I hope you're prepared for a match that moves faster than your eyes can follow!