"Oh, uh..." He chewed his lip a little, wondering how to explain Gym Leaders to a soldier without making them seem like threatening people or fal'Cie.

"They're usually around to let people test how good they are with their Pokémon in battles. If you beat them, they'll give you a badge. Once you get all eight badges, you can go to the League-- it's a tournament for trainers. I'm trying to get my first."