Names
"Brock, Misty, Surge, Erika," Lance recited the names of the Kanto GYM Leaders as he paced back and forth in the living room, "Sabrina, Janine…" He paused when he realized he's forgetting the last two names.
"What are you doing?" Steven can no longer hold back the urge to ask. He had been watching him anxiously reciting the names one by one since a few minutes ago and can't help but to wonder what's really going on.
"Annual Pokémon League Association Party tomorrow," Lance breathed out, "I need to get the names right. Last year, I forgot some of their names and ended up getting scolded by the President. You know I can't remember names well..." He glanced at the paper in his hands again, "Right, Blaine and Gary. Moving on to Johto… Bugsy, Morty, Chuck, Jasmine, Falkner, Clair…" Another paused ensued.
"Pryce and Whitney."
Lance stared, "Thank you... How did you know…?"
"I'm a resourceful man, Lance… I have many acquaintances and associates," Steven smirked, "Remembering faces and names are vital. Sometimes, your incapability to remember names surprises me. Remember Wallace's girlfriend?"
"Yeah, that woman with the flight suit and helmet… And bird Pokémon…"
"And her name is…?"
"Err… She's a GYM Leader, and her name is… Alice?"
"We've been having dinner over at their place for six times! And after all these times, you're telling me you can't remember her name now?"
"… Mary?"
"… You really do need help."