[@Ninian] [@Light Lord]
[h3][color=c4df9b]Selena the Bayleef[/color] and [color=f7941d]Ember the Quilava[/color][/h3][b][Team Horizon - Folio Town Guild][/b]
[b][Folio's Trunk - Waypoint][/b]

It seemed her words had done little to quell their concerns, as she now found herself the center of attention. Noticing this, she instinctively backed up a step or two. [color=c4df9b]"Really, it's nothing... It wasn't too big a deal to me, so I didn't say anything. I just... stubbed my foot on a rock or something a few floors back. I was taking it easy while the pain went away. But see, it's fine now."[/color] She feigned, stamping her uninjured foot in a display. [color=c4df9b]"See, it's fine..."[/color] She stated again, turning and moving away to clear her head and calm herself. She'd never been so vocally defensive before, why was it all showing now?

Ember had joined the others, her head turned towards Selena as the others probably did as well. [color=f7941d]"Something's bugging her. I've only really known her for a day or two, but I can just tell by the way she acts. I just don't know if we should... you know... keep bugging her about it..."[/color] Ember said in a hushed voice, low enough only Devon and Lilisette could hear at that distance. Then the group heard footsteps approaching...

[h3][color=black][b]Omen the Absol[/b][/color], [color=f49ac2]Serenity the Sylveon[/color], and [color=6ecff6]Krystal the Glaceon[/color][/h3][b][Team Sanctuary - Valiant Village Guild][/b]
[b][Folio's Trunk - Town Path 7F][/b]

The normally sweet and gentle Sylveon ground her teeth after the strange Absol's snappy remark, she even caught him smirk as they talked. Words could not express the anger swelling up inside her right now. [color=6ecff6]"Easy sis..."[/color] Krystal remarked, attempting to soothe her angered sibling. With a shake of her head, she regained her composure. [color=f49ac2]"Right... right... I'm good... I'm calm..."[/color] She said, taking a deep breath. [color=black][b]"If that's settled, let's get moving."[/b][/color]

[b][Folio's Trunk - Waypoint][/b]

At some point afterward, they'd lost sight of the other Absol in the usual maze that was a Mystery Dungeon. Eventually they found themselves at the waypoint that connected the Town Path to the Treacherous Roots. [color=black][b]"Hmm... I don't see him here..."[/b][/color] Omen said, eyes warily scanning the room. There were Pokemon there, a group of five. They seemed nothing special, save for the oddly colored Kirlia and, if one had a good enough eye, Totodile. Curious, he wasn't a normal discoloration like others he'd seen through various means.

[color=f49ac2]"Good riddance. You heard what he called that guy back there. There's no worse insult in the world than calling someone..."[/color] Serenity was ranting, before also noticing they were not alone. [color=f49ac2]"Well... I think I'll hold my tongue for now..."[/color] She finished. [color=6ecff6]"Good call, sis. I don't remember seeing them up there. They don't look too much younger than us, ya know."[/color] Krystal noticed. [color=black][b]"They can probably hear you, Krystal."[/b][/color] Omen stated, causing her to blush in embarrassment. He walked towards the exit, eyeing the surroundings. Off handedly, he spoke to the Poliwrath, whom he immediately could tell was the most experienced one there. [color=black][b]"Heading to Gerudo as well?"[/b][/color] He asked, still facing out towards the desert.