[color=ADD8E6][h2]Eric[/h2][/color]

By this time, there were very few people left inside the castle's walls. The air that was just filled with laughter and polite conversation had now been replaced with an eerie silence that slowly crept over the room. He felt a little alone, isolated from the populace, but Mana made him feel a bit more at ease. Thoughts began to circulate through his mind. [color=ADD8E6][i]Perhaps I should ask her to form a group with me? Would she say yes? Maybe she wouldn't...maybe she'd laugh in my face...[/i][/color] Even with these thoughts that would normally detour him roaming free inside his head, he didn't feel so cut off with a new companion at his side. He let out a small sigh as Mana turned to face him. 

She seemed uncomfortable and nervous about something. [color=ADD8E6][i]What's wrong? Did I frighten her again?[/i][/color] Eric wondered to himself. As he took a closer look at her, he realized that her eyes were not in fact upon him, but upon his Pokemon. [color=ADD8E6][i]Does she not like my Pokemon?[/i][/color] Eric asked himself. Her stare appeared malicious in nature, a mixture of hate and fear staining her pupils. Kyo and Sei exchanged a questioning look before Mana turned away and they returned their attention to her.

[color=a2d39c][b]"Listen, you! How about we form a group?"[/b][/color]

It surprised Eric that she took such initiative. He wanted to form a group too, but he wanted to bring it up gradually. She was so brash and direct! It was endearing and brought a smile to Eric's face. 

[color=ADD8E6][b]"I would love too,"[/b][/color] he said softer then before. [color=ADD8E6][b]"I think we will be a great team!"[/b][/color]

[@Illusion]