[The corner of Elaine's mouth quirks upward into an amused smile. This is part of the reason why she enjoys being with Pokemon so much. They're almost like guileless children, innocent and well-meaning. She rewards Gold's earnest efforts by placing her thumbs just in front of his ears, massaging small, gentle circles into his fur. Almost all Pokemon enjoy having their ears rubbed from Elaine's previous experience, particularly those in the Eevee evolution chain.]

Hmmmm... Since I was eighteen or so.

[She lifts her green eyes with a cryptic little smile; she's not about to flaunt her age openly if she can avoid it.

Probably about your age, if I had to guess. I found I had a knack for it, and it was fulfilling work. There's a deep sense of trust that forms from a simple touch. What about you, what career are you pursuing?