Meeting up with Leon for the first time in a long time and he looks.....worn out..... Contains: Comfort, Burning Out, Implied Relationship, Anxiety Over Responsibilities I asked on Twitter what people wanted to hear from Leon, and I kind of landed on an audio where Leon is talking about taking all on these responsibilities since becoming the new Chairman and the person who runs the Battle Tower and just talking about burning out. People wanted the listener comforting him, and there is some of that, but I really wanted Leon to talk about how he's been feeling because I know there are people who can relate to how he's feeling. I wanted to subtly offer some camaraderie and some insight as to what might help mitigate the feelings of burnout or being overwhelmed because of responsibilities. I hope you all enjoy! ~Audio Transcript Below~ Leon: Hi, sorry I'm late....there was some issues with some sponsors for the League and people were dragging their feet.....of course it's always on the days when I actually have plans...... How have you been? It feels like it's been forever....... *pause* *Exhales* I'm....I'm alright........ Tired.....just tired..... *pause* No! Ah....no....I don't want to take a raincheck.....I wanted to see you......and.....I-I don't know when the next time I'll be able to do so...... Things are......*chuckles ruefully* Busy to say the least..... Being the new Chairman and everything it's......definitely been a challenge.....I knew there was a lot of stuff going on to make the league happen.....I just never thought it was.....well.....this much....... For so long I've been doing essentially the same things, being the Champion, battling across the Galar region, doing sponsorships, appearances, signings.......it all became.....my normal.....for ten years it's been my normal......but then everything.....with Chairman Rose.....and me being....finally defeated by the new Champion.....it all just.....seemed to fall into place.... I'm glad to take up the position, and I'm flattered and amazed that everyone sort of just chose me......but I must admit......handling the league and the Battle Tower all at the same time....sometimes I feel like I bit off more than I can chew, you know? I wanted to keep battling, because I want to keep doing that for as long as possible, it's what I love.....it's what I'm good at.....I just find myself a lot of times being.....so tired..... *pause* To be honest, I'm sort of.....afraid......I want to work hard, because Galar needs me......and not just that....it's something I want to do......at the same time however......I don't want to get burnt out trying to live up to the expectations that have been put on me.....and that I put on myself...... Maybe I was a great Champion......but I don't know if I'm really cut out for.....all this.....even though I'm enjoying it to the extent that I can...... *pause* Ah----sorry....sorry for dumping all of that on you out of nowhere...I guess I was stewing on that for longer than I thought.......I know you didn't meet me just to hear me complain.... *pause* Are you....sure? I---I don't want to talk your ear off about stuff that doesn't really matter....... *sighs* Alright....I-- *chuckles ruefully* I guess I'm feeling guilty because to me.....it feels like I'm not giving this my all......how could I give my complete all to being Champion, but not this? It would be completely.....unfair I suppose..... *pause* Yes.....I am human.....something that many try to remind me of...... *pause* No.....I suppose......not..... Being the Champion, even though there are countless people involved in the League in front of and behind the scenes.....there's only one Champion.....I was essentially.....one of a kind.....and sure there are those who helped me in the beginning.....but after I kept winning and the years went by......people stopped offering, because clearly I knew what I was doing.....and I was fine with that......it felt right....I did know what I was doing..... It's......difficult for me to ask for help......but....you're right......I don't really have to take on everything by myself anymore....do I? Assistants...colleagues......friends..... Thank you....for listening to my ramblings.....I'm trying to get better....actually saying something when I'm feeling less than confident.....when things are getting hard for me...... Trying to to take everything with a brave face and....actually believe people when they say they want to hear about my problems......I.....I really greatly appreciate you...... *heaves a sigh* This is the first opportunity I've really had to just sit and relax and not.....have the impending thoughts of all the rest of the things I have to do...... *pause* You really have watched me grow....haven't you.....physically and.....just as a person....I suppose you'd call it? You....enjoy the person I've---*snort laughs*--Evolved into? Good one....... *chuckles softly* I needed a laugh..... Thank you......I don't say that enough....to the people who help me..... Especially you.....you've been in my corner for......*chuckles* For forever......I remember....when we were kids.....and I won the Championship for the first time......I remember you being there......I remember looking out into the crowd and seeing you with your mum and mine......just screaming and crying your eyes out.....the lot of you..... And then it kept happening......and you kept coming...... *pause* This last time.......I must admit.....when I lost.....I looked to the crowd, where you always are......I don't know, somehow expecting you to be.....disappointed in me....angry.......but you were cheering and crying for me.....all the same..... You're right, like always......I'm not alone.....I'm really not...... Thank you.......I really can never say that enough..... *long pause* You really think that I can do this? *pause* *chuckles* It's funny......I think now.....with you.....and everyone else by my side.....I can do anything.......