It seemed as though Mana successfully avoided the topic through her awkward introduction. After releasing a sigh of relief, she suddenly stiffened again. Eric took a step closer--but that wasn't it. It meant his [i]Pokemon[/i] took a step closer as well. Mana gulped as she was already backed into the wall from earlier. Instead, this time, she moved a step to her side. [color=a2d39c][i]Gah! I'm not doing this intentially! If I move back now though, I'd just look ridiculous.[/i][/color] 

"It's nice to meet you Mana," he gave the same smile as before. "That's a very beautiful name!"

Mana had a surprised expression and her face became a little red. She turned away slightly and faked a cough to hide her embarrassment. [color=a2d39c][b]"Thank you. I was named after my grandmother, Manami."[/b][/color] She tried her hardest to keep her posture as sophisticated as possible. [color=a2d39c][b]"Your name, er, seems rather interesting. I'm assuming you're not from around here?"[/b][/color] She asked, but already knew the answer to her rather obvious assumption.

Mana could feel the eyes of his Pokemon on her and started getting nervous. [color=a2d39c][i]Somewhat of a smooth-talker WITH Pokemon? Sounds like danger according to what the old ladies back in the town gossip about.[/i][/color] She wondered whether or not to be more cautious. They were both most likely there for the same reason nevertheless so there was probably no need.

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