[b]"Which one of y'all's from Unova? Heard a lot of awesome stuff about that place... Oh, uh, I'm Ezra, of the house descendant Daly. I'm a representative of the River's Flow Dojo in Mystriver. And this is Brie."[/b]

"Alix Pearce, of Eyria. I suppose you could say I represent the Feather Dance Dojo, if we're discussing where we trained," Alix introduced herself to the newcomer. "Oh, and these are Jen and... well, I haven't thought of a name for Kestra yet." Both Pokémon looked up as they were mentioned, but remained quiet for now.

At Robyn's question, asking about her new catch, Alix took a moment to examine the sleeping pink Pokémon at the feet of the Unova girl. She wasn't sure what it was, but it seemed vaguely catlike. That explained the sleeping habits. "Can't say I have an answer for you there, Robyn. Though the Pokédex probably has information on it." Kestra hopped a little closer, observing the dozy creature, but Alix recalled the little bird into his Poké Ball in case a scuffle broke out.

"I'm set to catch up with Ato when you guys are ready."

[hr][i]- Several Minutes Later -[/i][hr]
It wasn't long until Shinsuke and Evie each caught up with everyone else at the forest's edge, and the Trainers all moved on as a group, following Ato until the road split into two paths. The most prominent of the two was a straight and clear path through the woods, dotted with the occasional Trainer rustling through the thick grass that was covering a good portion of the road.

The second path, however, was far more interesting to Alix, as it led away deeper into the forest. Maybe there were rarer finds in the tangle of trees, vines, and grass. Alix's musing was interrupted, however, as a man in an orange and black outfit - a Pokémon Ranger - approached the group.

"Excuse me, Trainers, but I noticed your differing styles of clothing and choices of Pokémon," the Ranger began.

"Easy there, Lief. They're new to the area, on their way through to Verdan," Ato chipped in before the others could speak.

"Ah, Ato. Good to see you again. But I digress." Lief looked past Ato to the others. "I can help you find the more unusual landmarks in the forest, if you wish to know more about them. There are two in particular: the standing stones, where Eevee and Chromera tend to gather, and the Togepi Garden. Though the Garden is best left to one or two people at a time, just in case the Togetic and Togekiss become too disturbed and seal off their home."

Ato turned to the older, but less experienced, group of five. "Well, it's like he says. You can take a trip to one of the landmarks, or you can head off to go looking for Pokémon on your own. Just like before, I'll be on the open road if you need me for anything."

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Update #02

[b]Alix:[/b]
Jen (Torchic), level 6. Scratch, Growl, Ember (Speed Boost)
Kestra, level 3. Peck, Growl (Sniper)

[b]Robyn:[/b]
Nina (Petilil), level 6. Absorb, Growth (Own Tempo)
Skitty, level 3. Fake Out, Growl, Tail Whip, Tackle (Cute Charm)

[b]Shinsuke:[/b]
Hanzo (Froakie), level 6. Pound, Growl, Bubble (Protean)
Kumie (Swablu), level 3. Peck, Growl, Astonish (Natural Cure)

[b]Evie:[/b]
Venipede, level 6. Defense Curl, Rollout, Poison Sting, Toxic Spikes (Poison Point)
Rad (Poochyena), level 4. Tackle, Howl (Quick Feet)

[b]Ezra:[/b]
Brie (Oshawott), level 7. Tackle, Tail Whip, Water Gun (Shell Armour)
Azz (Azurill), level 2. Splash, Water Gun, Tail Whip (Thick Fat)
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Wild Pokémon Levels: 2-6

[u]Grass/Forestry:[/u]
Kestra
Sentret
Lillipup
Swablu
Caterpie
Weedle
Shroomish
Seedot
Sewaddle
Skiddo
Ekans
Petilil (Uncommon)
Minccino (Uncommon)
Pikachu (Uncommon)
Tropius (Uncommon)
Birchling (Uncommon)
Forest Chromera (Uncommon)
Eevee (Uncommon, Found at Standing Stones)
Audino (Rare)
Chikorita (Rare)
Turtwig (Rare)
Tripleaf (Rare)

[u]River:[/u]
Magikarp

[u]Togepi Garden:[/u]
Togepi
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