[b]"I'm from Johto, or uh, Goldenrod City, if I were to be specific. Yeah, she's even rare where I got her from, so I was kinda surprised when I saw Professor Elm had her available."[/b]

"Ah, Goldenrod City. You're a neighbour then, just across to the west... hey there, little one." The last of Adrian's comments was directed at the Cyndaquil, who seemed to shy away from him. Briefly Adrian considered extending a hand to see if she would poke it, but decided against it on the off-chance that she might have a little fire in her. That and, y'know, common courtesy. If another Trainer's Pokémon doesn't want anything to do with you, you leave it alone.

At the arrival of the one and only Gary Oak, Viridian Gym Leader - and therefore the last opponent before taking on Victory Road - Adrian nodded in response to his questions. Though his eyebrows shot up again at the hyperactive girl and what appeared to be a complete lack of understanding of personal space. As if it knew what he was thinking, Magnus gave a short two-tone buzz and settled back down on his shoulder.