Porygon-Z flew back a few feet, but Vuduin's attack didn't seem to bother it much. The pink Pokemon became perfectly still, eyes dimming as it emitted soft beeps for a few seconds.

"Scan complete."

Loud and upbeat techno music suddenly blasted from Porygon-Z's communication device. Various colored beams shot from the Pokemon's eyes like a laser light show. Some of the welcoming committee stared in shock, almost as much shock as the various avatars' displays. A couple smiled knowingly and began gathering some papers. Porygon-Z's... outburst continued for about thirty seconds, long enough to cause some murmurs among the growing crowd near the welcoming booths.

"Avatar identified," Porygon-Z droned as it zoomed toward Vuduin. It then proceeded to vigorously shake the man's hand, not seeming to care whether he reciprocated or wanted the gesture. "I am experiencing much excitement upon meeting you. You are the first authentic avatar I have met." The Pokemon's voice continued in the same monotone, but its eyes gleamed with joy, and it vibrated a little in sheer excitement.

"Okay, Porygon-Z," a young man from the welcoming committee chuckled, "Let this guy get checked in so he can enjoy the festival. You wouldn't want to scare him away, would you?"

Porygon-Z's hands flew to where its mouth should be as it gasped. 

"No, I would not want that, sir. That would be most unfor--"

Porygon-Z paused mid-word as its swirly eyes landed on another man who seemed to be waiting to check in. The Pokemon instantly became calm and clinical as it hovered toward David and conducted the same silent, intensive scan as before. After a while, it nodded and faced David directly.

"This check-in is for avatars only," it stated simply, as if it hadn't broken out into joyous song just a couple minutes ago. "Sir, if you are indeed an avatar, please state your representative Pokemon and prove your power by attacking me with a move."

Meanwhile, the young man handed Vuduin a form to fill out and a packet. The form requested basic information: name, representative Pokemon, emergency contact number, etc. The packet contained a VIP pass for avatars, a map, and a schedule hidden somewhere among a dozen glossy advertisements.

"The parade was moved to tomorrow morning at nine," the man added, "and the Tournament of Legends was moved to the afternoon, with preliminary rounds starting at noon. Other than that, the packet should tell you everything you need. If you have any more questions, just look for anyone with this badge." The man pointed to a square badge, pink with a blue border, pinned to his neat white shirt.

On the other end of the committee booths, a woman rolled her eyes at Porygon-Z.

"Are you two ready to check in now?" she asked Wells and Seras. "I recommend doing it soon, unless you want to be scanned for ten minutes."