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[color=a0410d][h3]Mathew Delta[/h3][/color]
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The water bottle fell from the vending machine with a clattering thud and Mathew reached in to get it with his shinx; Speckles, eyeing it with great interest. The Alolan heat could be felt even inside the ferry terminal and while Mathew himself wasn’t too bothered by it he did worry about Speckles with all that fur, especially if she evolved at some point whilst they were here.

[color=a0410d]“Okie Dokie Speckles that’s two bottles of water, so just give me a shout if you need a drink.”[/color]

Speckles barked an affirmative and trotted alongside her trainer, weaving her way through the sea of legs belonging to the other ferry passengers in the terminal. It was a small wonder the pair didn’t get separated even with Mathew twirling occasionally midstride to make sure his Shinx was either beside or just behind him.

The sliding doors wheezed apart for them with a comfortably warm sea breeze which Mathew took a very deep breath of. His very first in a new region and he almost did a little dance right there with excitement.

[color=a0410d]“Oh Arceus this is so exciting! Are you ready Speckles?”[/color] From his feet, Speckles barked happily.

Mathew delved into his backpack for the (overpriced) guidebook he’d bought on the ferry, thumbing through it until he found the map, and began to walk on ahead with Speckles beside him looking over the scenery around her.

[color=a0410d]“Okay so.”[/color] Mathew began in a very matter of fact tone. [color=a0410d]“We’re to meet Professor Kukui and this Kahuna at the festival tonight. My guess is that we’re meeting Kahuna in Iki Town. Oh!”[/color]

Mathew had looked up from his guidebook to spot a familiar looking coat a few steps ahead of them, belonging to the man whose Torchic had caused some fuss over at the ferry terminal when they had arrived. Mathew had been one of those laughing. As they walked past he overheard the man’s question about the festivals whereabouts.

[color=a0410d]“You looking for the festival as well?”[/color] He smiled up at the man. [color=a0410d]“I think it’s taking place in Iki Town, just up the road.[/color]”

Mathew held up the traveller’s guide and pointed to the town on the map and he had already circled around some of the ‘things to do’ on either side in black pen. Slipping the book into a side pocket of his backpack Mathew caught sight of the towering buildings just past the marina that set his eyes sparkling with wonder. 

[color=a0410d]“I’m heading there myself actually, you coming?”[/color] It was more of a statement than a question. [color=a0410d]“Come on Speckles, stay close.”[/color] He patted his thigh as he set off towards Hau'oli City.