"...Glimmora or Gengar. What would work for a Poison type Pokemon. My father does want me to get more Poison types if he wants me to become a gym leader. Maybe both?"

"Is that...? Erm... maria! Maria! You should look on TV for a sec!" She has been watching the TV for a bit of the Duo Tournament? Maria Dietrich

"I did hear he can be a bit unsufferable, especially with anything involving dragons. Though it looks like he isn't going to make this easy.."

"Lantana... Lantana. My Uncle is famous as a gym leader and Elite Four member. And I am a Poison specialist. A Gym Leader in training. And my girlfriend is a friend of Reina." She does seem a bit nervous. She is at least trying to come out of her shell.

"Kanto or Johto but i am open to wherever has a slot for a Poison gym leader. My cousin currently helps at Kanto in her own gym but... my father wants me to take up my Uncle and Cousins footsteps." She had her Mareanie on her head as she explained everything.

"...I mean, I try not to bring them up by name. It brings up unnecessary questions and expectations." She did have a smaller smile on her face. "My father is a bit strict but he wants me to be like my uncle and cousin. It's stressful but I think I can be a good gym leader.."

"That does sound like a good compromise here. I think I would do just that. Though I still need to talk to her about it. I think she may be watching the tournament right now so I'll go to her after.."

"It would be much appreciated. Right now, I am just improving my team and work on my craft. Admittedly I worry if I am a bit too slow given how I see some trainers improve their craft rather fast.."

"So... Maria made it official. She wants to battle her...?"

(I am almost tempted to give Lantana a Pecharunt. Even if it would get in horrible conflict with Reina since Reina has an Ogerpon.)

"My Birthday is in two days... GAAAH!" Lantana is pulling her hair out in nervousness.

"I wonder where Maria is..." She is just staring at her Galarian Weezing her parents gifted her on her birthday. The two seem to be having fun.

"Oh, sorry. I kind of got terminated as an idol, so... Oh! You want an autograph anyway? Sure!~" A former idol, willing to accept the consequences of getting wrapped up in something intense... Huh? Her fans mostly still love her anyway...? ...She'll do her best for them!