"And then he left." Aurelie finished telling her story to Frank, who was listening carefully. 

"That's it? You just let him leave?" Frank gaped at Aurelie, astonished with her choice.

Aurelie just sweatdropped. "Do you think I made the wrong decision...?"

"Yes I think you made the wrong decision!" Frank quickly answered her question, snapping at her slightly out of frustration. "Aurelie, are you blind!?"

Aurelie shrunk back into her skin a little. "...yes? Maybe? I don't know! Just tell me what you noticed that I didn't!" She flailed her arms up and down, impatient and flustered.

Frank just facepalmed. "So let me get this straight. Right after your dreams are shattered, this Prince Charming comes in and sweeps you off your feet, offering to take you away from this dreary place, and you said NO!?" Frank threw his hands into the air, exasperated. "He even said that his opinion was that the point in having a dream was that it puts you onto the right path, and without that, he wouldn't have met you, and you STILL didn't get it!? Did you seriously not pick up on ANY of the hints he was dropping!?" Frank asked her incredulously.

Aurelie just sweatdropped. "Umm... Yes? Frank, can you repeat that? I'm still a little lost here..."

Frank just facepalmed for a second time. "Aurelie, I can't believe you didn't go after that boy. You're an adult. An angel, even! You don't deserve to be cooped up in this place! You'd be a fool not to go after him!" He gripped her shoulders gently, shaking her slightly.

A bunch of thoughts began racing through Aurelie's mind: things Cheren had said to her earlier that day.

"I guess the point in having a dream that doesn't come true is that it puts you on the right path for what you're supposed to be doing."

"That dream, even though it failed, got me to where I am today. If that didn't happen, then perhaps I wouldn't have met you."

"Well... Perhaps it's just time for you to turn over a new leaf. Would you ever consider being a teacher?"

"With your extensive knowledge on Pokemon, I'm sure you'd make a wonderful teacher at the Trainer School in Aspertia City."

"Plus, you wouldn't be alone there. It's filled with lots of nice people, and I just so happen to work there as both a teacher and the Gym Leader of Aspertia City."

"It was nice meeting you, Aurelie Stone."

Aurelie's eyes widened in shock and delighted surprise when it finally dawned on her. "Wait... So, you think I should go after Cheren?"

"YES." Frank reassured her, excited for Aurelie. "Don't tell me that you don't like him." He raised an eyebrow at the twenty-six-year-old, crossing his arms.

Aurelie's face just flushed red, and she felt flustered by what Frank had said. "Frank! He was a complete stranger!"

Frank just rolled his eyes. "Yes, a complete stranger that you described as a cute and charming guy that lifted your spirits when you were down." Frank stared at her, raising an eyebrow.

Aurelie just sweatdropped. "...I see your point." She bit her lower lip. "Okay, so MAYBE I like him a little bit, but...we just met! Do you seriously think he likes me too...?"

Frank just sighed. Oh how this woman frustrated him. He watched her grow up for ten years and loved her to death, but she still frustrated him occasionally. "Yes, Aurelie. I think he likes you too." He chuckled at the girl, shaking his head.

She sighed again, folding her arms. "B-but... I can't leave this place! All I ever wanted to do was live in this city of lights, and now that I'm here, I can't just leave!" She vented her frustration to Frank, who just sighed in return.

"Aurelie..." Frank gave her a sincere look. "This city of lights, as you call it...is a bug zapper. It draws nice girls like you in, and the light is so alluring that you don't want to leave." Frank placed his hand on her shoulder. "Let me tell you something about this place, Aurelie. Just look around." Frank pointed at the people walking by. "These people, these rich people who have it all... They're not happy. They're just existing in this city of nothingness. As long as you live in a place like this, Aurelie, you'll never be happy. So, get out while you can..." Frank turned to look at her with a sad smile.

Aurelie felt torn in making the decision. Frank was right, though... Looking around at the people having meaningless conversations with one another, Aurelie realized that she was living in a negative environment that had no meaning. This city of lights that she once dreamed of... It really was a bug zapper. Aurelie didn't love Castelia...

She loved the idea of Castelia City.

"You're right, Frank!" Aurelie grinned brightly at him, making up her mind. She bolted towards the doors to her apartment building, not even giving Frank the chance to open them for her.

Frank just chuckled at the young woman's spirit. "Where are you going?"

Aurelie stopped in her tracks, looking over her shoulder at Frank. "I'm going after Cheren."