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Marcus watched the growlithe enjoy his homemade snacks, and the tension in the boy's shoulders release. Changing attitudes the boy quickly shifted into a more relaxed state, introducing himself as Satou. Asking if Marcus was a student at the academy, Marcus replied;
"Yep, I came from the Sinnoh region to come to the academy. This school is well known for its education, but..." he said, glancing around the dock
"I guess they aren't so great at first days." he sighed, not seeing any sign of headmaster.
"You said something about team magma and team aqua, I've got to ask, who are they?" Marcus asked Satou "Are they anything like Team Galactic?" he questioned, remembering the news stories involving the capture of the lake trio Pokemon, the massive purple portal opening over Mt. Coronet, it was all so crazy to think about.