Ryan frowned throughout Phoebe's story, feeling sorry for the girl. "I'm sure it's incredibly difficult to consider someone your friend and realize that it was never really the case. I'm sorry that you had to experience that, Ms. Phoebe. As for picking an Elite Four Member?" Ryan's eyebrows furrowed and he thought for a moment. "I can't say I know for sure, but if I had to take a guess, it would probably be that the gym leaders of Ymora are scouted or something to see who is most worthy. At least, that's what it seemed like during your conversation, since you said you weren't in Ymora at the time or something."