The battle arena is a special part of the forum specifically made to help increase player interaction. Characters may battle other characters here without interrupting their current journey. This is called "Liquid Time", a feature exclusive to this section!
Where your trainer is, or what they're doing on their journey is irrelevant. They could be in the middle of a gym match, but it wont affect their Battle Arena match and vice averse.
As this is for interaction between Players and their Characters, please do not post in the "Mod Me" section if your request has gone unanswered. It is not the moderators' jobs to find you someone to battle.
Each area has its own set of rules, so please read and adhere to them so that we can all have fun!