Eric's attention was suddenly caught in the center of the room, where intimidating soldiers lined up in unison. The emperor entered into the middle and made his way through. Mana, being quite short, desperately attempted to see over the soldiers but ultimately failed. It wasn't the first time she's seen emperor Yamamoto in person, but it was definitely the closest she's ever gotten. She politely bowed from habit as he sat himself on the throne. When he began speaking, she felt it was the perfect opportunity to finish up the roasted Bouffalant before Eric decided to change his mind. She set the empty plate aside while the emperor closed up his speech, and proceeded to exit the room.

Not even a second after he left, individuals throughout the room began grouping together and exiting. [color=a2d39c][i]Geez, not wasting any time I see.[/i][/color] Mana turned back toward Eric, who seemed lost in thought for a moment before turning back toward her.

"To answer your question from before, I'm not from here. I'm actually a native of Aurios...which just so happens to be where everyone is heading." 

Mana blinked a few times. The way he said that last part inferred something. [color=a2d39c][i]... Is he asking to form a group?[/i][/color] She placed a finger on her chin and tilted her head a bit. [color=a2d39c][i]No no, I couldn't possibly be in the same group as this guy. He has Pokemon for crying out loud! What if this weird hostile manipulation thing happens to his Pokemon, and they end up killing me?![/i][/color] She glared slightly at Eric's Pokemon and turned back away. [color=a2d39c][i]But it's not like there are many soldiers left in the room, and Eric is from Aurios after all.[/i][/color] Realizing her thoughts had taken a while, and Eric hadn't said anything about forming a group yet, Mana decided to take the initiative.

[color=a2d39c][b]"Listen, you! How about we form a group?"[/b][/color] She didn't have to ask as loudly as they were conversing before from the distance considering the room was emptying out quickly. Mana cleared her throat and waited for a response. Her expression was fairly determined, she volunteered for this cause after all.

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