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GLADIO / PREZ

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HE/HIM

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EIGHTEEN

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AUGUST 3RD

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AETHER PARADISE

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PKMN ASSOCIATION

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FOR BUSINESS

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HETEROROMANTIC

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AETHER PRESIDENT

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brief history

Son of the former Aether Foundation president and the Aether researcher who disappeared during an experiment, Gladion was born and raised upon the artificial island in the middle of the Alolan Ocean, Aether Paradise. He, along with his younger sister, suffered at the hands of their mother as their father’s accident seemed to warp her mind until she became something dark and unrecognisable. After years under Lusamine’s control and cruelty, Gladion found a mysterious creature while sneaking around the restricted Aether Foundation laboratories at night, managing to form a bond with the pokemon after constant nightly visits for some time. It was the Type: Null that he discovered that gave him the courage to flee the island prison. After learning about the chained pokemon's artificial origins in stolen research documents and about his mother’s plans involving the Ultra Beasts, Gladion staged an escape with the help of one of the Aether Foundation assistants, Wicke. During the escape he broke out the Type: Null that he had bonded with and they fled on a boat in the middle of the night, landing on Akala island and, with the small amount of money that Gladion had managed to take with him, rented out a hotel room on Route 8. It was then that Gladion kick-started his plan into motion, becoming fixed on not only free Type: Null from its restraints but also to save the Alolan region, to save his family, from the threat of the Ultra Beasts that his mother intended to bring to the islands. Even if it meant stepping on some toes to get there. [break][break]

recent history

Since the defeat of his mother, Gladion returned to Aether Paradise to run the organisation in her place, wanting to reinstate the original purpose of the foundation for not only the good of the pokemon population or to continue his parents true mission but also so that he, Lillie and the Silvally could heal from the past traumas of their former lives upon the island by truly making it a safe home. Running the Aether Foundation was not something that Gladion saw himself doing, at least not within the recent years of his life, nor does he really want it to be something he does forever, that taste of freedom tempting him to travel through the regions with his pokemon strong on his tongue, however getting the project back on the right track is something that he feels he needs to do, at least for now. [break][break]

With the limitless support of Wicke and the other trustworthy members of staff, Gladion has set about completely stripping the Aether Foundation down, ridding it of the corrupt underbelly and dirty money that had originally funded the wealthy structure, bringing it back to when his parents first found organisation all those years ago before he was born, as a donation run project. Funds would be raised from events and charitable gestures, their staff made up primarily of volunteers and additional funds would be made by opening the doors to the public, giving guided tours on select dates within the sanctuary to show the general public how their conservation work has aided struggling pokemon species and how their facilities have made a difference to pokemon that had been mistreated or abandoned. Even though their home base was anything but humble, Gladion insisted on turning the family mansion into something of use for the Aether Foundation, turning many of the rooms into rest rooms, clinics, a hatchery and a nursery, he and Lillie coming to an agreement that the place felt too tainted for them to comfortably live in anymore. [break][break]

It had been not quite as smooth sailing as it was back when the foundation was being pumped full of money to conduct illegal practices and research on the Ultra Space, however the Aether Foundation has managed to remain afloat, modest in the pockets but becoming rich with its reputation, turning into something far more positive than before. Even if most of the staff were volunteers or on small wages, a difference was starting to be noticeable within the Alola region. There’s been enough of a difference that, within very recent time, the Pokemon Association itself has extended its hand to the new Aether Foundation, with an exciting and promising deal of an alliance that would see funds being sent to the organisation, as recognition that its presence is beneficial in the pokemon world for sustaining endangered species and providing care for the neglected. In return the foundation would be brought underneath the Pokemon Association banner, its research facilities to open up its scientists but the group would generally be left to their own devices. [break][break]

Even now Gladion is a little uncertain whether accepting was the best decision for him to make as the Aether President. Funds have, as agreed, been coming in a steady flow each month, allowing them to hire more medical staff and care assistants, they’ve even began construction on upgrading some of the environments and response teams for the pokemon, however knowing that they have to be under the Association umbrella, have to conform to their ideals of pokemon care leaves Gladion slightly hesitant. Seeing Silvally and the Nulls at peace however, their existence fee from research as firmly agreed with the Pokemon Association, makes his doubts soften. It's worth it if it truly benefits the pokemon.[break][break]

Then the Lyeant Region happened. At the request of the Pokemon Association, Gladion was asked to travel to the troubled land to aid in the reconstruction efforts as the President of the Aether Foundation, to give his opinions and expertise in protecting the pokemon population that had suffered during the tragedy. Personally, upon hearing all of the tales that surround the situation, Gladion is far more inclined to agree with The Republic of Lyeant and their declarations of pokemon preservation, not put off by their more troubled members considering his own shady past within Team Skull to achieve his former goals. Yet, with maintaining the Aether Foundation’s steadily growing prospects as his sworn duty and responsibility as the president, Gladion agrees to assist the Pokemon Association with their way of doing things, even if his beliefs drift more to the other side.

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>>> TL;DR

President of the Aether Foundation, Gladion is the son of the former leader of the organisation and the one responsible for bringing the group back into a positive force for good after its reputation was dragged down by his predecessor, although he states that his position is only temporary. Gladion is also the trainer and friend of Silvally, an artificial pokemon that his mother’s scientists created to defeat Ultra Beasts, being the boy responsible for freeing the creature from its prisons and bestowing his partner with the gift of a name. Together the two of them assisted in the defeat of the previous Aether Foundation and keeping the Alola region safe from destruction, lending their strength to Sun and Moon when calamity fell upon their homes. Previously Gladion was known for his bad temper and blunt manner of speaking, especially when it comes to his stance on pokemon care, as well as his drive to see his mission fulfilled, even if it meant joining the infamous Team Skull as hired muscle to make the most of the opportunities it gave him. In present times Gladion is still a bit of a snarky sour-face, however without the weight of a countdown to destruction on his shoulders, he’s become a little bit more relaxed while in the presence of others and has been able to be a little bit more open, even if it is a little bit of an awkward watch.



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>>> FRIENDSHIP

His best friend is an artificially created dog of mass destruction. If that doesn’t bother you then Gladion is willing to interact with you, at the least. Since Alola’s future has been secured as safe and his little sister, Lillie, has also been freed of her own burdens, Gladion has become a slightly more approachable person than he used to be. He’s not perfect, he’s still mostly got a frown on his face and he can be a little impatient or rude, especially when it comes to idiocy or subjects that are sensitive or irritating to him, but he makes a conscious effort to be a little more civil when it comes to interacting with others these days. He and Silvally spent a lot of time in isolation over their mission, even when he needed someone to lean on, and growing up on an artificial island doesn’t present you with a lot of opportunities to interact with children of similar age, so Gladion is a little unsure and awkward when it comes to being genuinely heartfelt or opening up to others. Usually he speaks very slowly and to the point in those moments, when feeling nervous he even sometimes gets fidgety, holding onto his wrist is a habit he still can’t seem to shake. With those that he likes he isn’t afraid to be a little bit playfully snarky and is considerably protective of those that he’s close to. Underneath the prickly exterior and social inexperience, Gladion has a very kind heart, having a soft spot for pokemon and will do what he can to make his close ones happy and safe. Since becoming Aether President he’s also had to learn how to hold his tongue and, although not always perfect, Gladion is becoming better at swallowing irritation and not just exploding into dramatic hand trembling rage.

>>> HATESHIP

Rubbing people the wrong way and being rubbed the wrong way is not at all uncommon for Gladion. He hasn’t had the best track record of leaving a positive impression, whether that be because he was a temporary enforcer for Team Skull or because he wasn’t afraid to run his mouth or berate someone when they’ve irritated him, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if he’s racked up a number of people who are less than impressed by his poor social skills. Annoying him is easy, whether it be by running his patience or making excuses, he’s someone who isn’t afraid to call someone out whether it’s necessary or not. He’s a bit of a spitfire, especially when it concerns pokemon cruelty or those that threaten Lillie, and his worst outbursts tend to be overly dramatic with his expressive hand gestures and sharp words. He’s definitely not as explosive as he was in the past, learning how to keep a collected professional exterior when acting as the Aether President, but it’s still easy to rub Gladion the wrong way, even if he does have to just settle for a glare and carefully picked words in public.

>>> LOVESHIP

Romance is something that Gladion doesn’t really think about nor does he really consider himself to have time for. There’s always been something that’s far more important than getting dates in his life, whether that’s rescuing experiment pokemon, getting stronger to defeat Ultra beasts or making sure that the Aether Foundation can fulfil its purpose to protect pokemon, love isn’t something that Gladion considers worth making time for. He’s never really been physically drawn to another person or rather, never really noticed anyone from a purely visual standpoint, even if he does acknowledge their attraction nobody has ever really got him flustered in that way before. When he does feel hooked, it’s usually accomplished by securing a bond first, a sense of loving companionship far more appealing to him than anything physical. Still, romance isn’t something he finds time to think about and even if he did, he may be hard pressed finding someone who won’t mind that his best friend is a dog.

>>> WANTED

anything. hit me with ideas.