[center][color=red][h3]Kasumi, "The Shadow"[/h3][/color]

Kasumi flushed slightly at the man's appraising gaze, muttering her name and turning instead to watch the interaction between the two Absols, in order to hide her own embarrassment. After all, this is the first time she's interacted with anyone for more than a few seconds. And that was a really depressing thought. Kiseki, for her part, remained silent but reached out to gently touch noses with the other Absol, a gentle expression in her eyes. Taika dipped his head and growled a greeting for her. [color=red][i]"We welcome you. She is Kiseki. I am Taika. That is Tsubasa."[/i][/color] He indicated the Braviary on Kasumi's shoulder with a jerk of his head. [color=red][i]"Do you have a name?"[/i][/color] Tsubasa looked up at the mention of his name, flying over to perch on Taika's head as he too glanced at the other Absol. Finally he let out a yawning chirp and promptly tucked his head under his wing. Aside from a small wince at his rudeness, Taika and Kiseki didn't move, instead waiting on the other Pokemon to introduce herself.

Meanwhile, Kasumi had been paying attention to all of the new arrivals to the group, mentally recording their names and professions before turning her attention back to Gentry when he addressed her. There was a small surge of relief as he welcomed her into the group without her having to say a word. Kasumi didn't like to speak, and she definitely didn't want to ask for things. She was too used to getting denied. Swinging on top of Taika, she patiently waited for the Salamance to take the lead before directing her Arcanine to follow. She thought briefly about offering to carry someone else, since there was room on Taika's back, but she couldn't find the courage to speak up and they were outside the city before she had managed to even say a word. However, after they simply waited there for a few minutes, she finally managed to speak up. [color=red]"Are we waiting for something in particular? Maybe someone?"[/color]
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