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

Eric was very nervous after stating that he and Mana would make a great team. A small part of him thought that she might disagree, but it put his mind at ease a bit to see her relax and smile. Her smile was warm and friendly. It made Eric feel more comfortable with her. He let out a content sigh, and returned her charming grin. She seemed to stand in thought for a moment, then began to take a few steps toward him. This was the first time she showed any comfort with him, and it made Eric happy to know she trusted him a bit more now. His grin widened as she approached and he, in turn, took a few steps toward her as well. 

[color=ca70ac][b]"I couldn't help but overhear you were planning a group,"[/b][/color] another person said from behind them. Eric turned towards the voice to get a good look at this new presence. The man was a tall and lanky gentlemen who wore ornate traditional robes. Obviously, he wasn't from the same area he was. This was proven further as the man introduced himself and revealed his name. [color=ca70ac][b]"If you have no objections, I would like to join too. I'm Yūrei."[/b][/color]

He looked suspicious and intimidating, but spoke with grace and sincerity. It would have been a bit better, but his Pokemon shared the same look. Kyo and Sei's appearance switched on a dime, becoming more menacing and tentative in nature. Obviously, they felt defensive with these new Pokemon approaching. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Mana return to the corner he originally found her in. This made him feel slightly depressed as he [i]just[/i] got her trust. Deep down, Eric knew that 2 alone people couldn't make up an effective group. Especially when one of those people didn't have a single Pokemon. 

[color=a2d39c][b]"Ahem, hello Yūrei. It's nice to meet you, I'm Mana and this is Eric."[/b][/color] [color=ADD8E6][i]Well, I don't have to introduce myself now,[/i][/color] he thought to himself. Mana obviously looked to Eric to answer the man's request. [color=ADD8E6][i]If we are gonna make it out there, we need numbers...plain and simple.[/i][/color]

[color=ADD8E6][b]"Hello Yūrei,"[/b][/color] Eric began. [color=ADD8E6][b]"We would love it if you would join us!"[/b][/color]

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