[I]"So! Off to Snowbelle, then. Never been. If its name is any indicator, I hope some of you brought warm clothing!"[/I]

"I'd hope so," Professor Apple concurred. "If not, I know there's a boutique both there and in Santalune City; you should be able to find something at either destination. From the looks of it, it seems that at least one of you didn't take the chance of visiting cold places into account." Apple's eyes drifted toward Bailey in particular, who was carrying nothing more or less than the Pokeball her Duskull came in, the bag B was handing her, and a second, larger black bag over her shoulder that was clearly empty. Setting her eyes back to Aquacorde City's one and only bridge leading out to Route 2, the professor said "I hope you kids enjoyed your time in Santalune Forest. The only way to get to Snowbelle from here is through Santalune City, meaning you're going back through again. If you also plan to become Pokémon League Champion someday, a quick stop at the gym there wouldn't hurt either, though last I heard the Santalune Gym was closed for the time being. Viola - the Gym Leader - had some business elsewhere, I believe."

[I]I knew I'd forget something important...[/I] Just her luck, Bailey figured. Forget to pack some warm clothing, and the first place they're going is reputably cold. She got some prize money from her victory against the professor, and she was given some money for the adventure ahead of her when she left home, so she could at least spend that up. And there was also prize money people got by beating other trainers, so if she felt real confident in Duskull's abilities she could always tackle the gym like the Professor proposed. She had some Pokeballs now, so there was no reason she couldn't catch a Pokémon or two on the way there. She was still kind of nervous, but at least now she was feeling at least a little good about this adventure getting started. "If that's all, should we start heading out?"