[center][h1][color=00a651][u]✥𝐸𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓃 𝑅𝑜𝓈𝑒𝓌𝑜𝑜𝒹✥[/u][/color][/h1][/center]

There was something familiar about the girl as saw her face, heck even her voice seemed to tug on a memory he just couldn't recall. At the very least he had a cute partner to work with! He gripped her hand in a firm but not crushing handshake, standing up tall a few inches higher than her. His brows furrowed with confusion as she suddenly cut off her name [color=f7941d][b]"Something wrong? Is there something on my face?"[/b][/color] He proceeded to touch the corners of his lips looking for a phantom piece of barbecue sauce.

He traced her gaze to the necklace he wore, given to his best childhood friend. The moment he heard his name, it immediately all came together as his blue eyes widened [color=f7941d][b]"Averi?"[/b][/color] A feeling of excitement filled his body, making his smile only bigger [color=f7941d][b]"Yeah it's me! Too long I would say! I'm glad to see you doing well."[/b][/color] His mind was flooded with fond memories of the two of them using donning their plastic toy hard hats and shovels to dig giant holes. Every time they got together felt like an a new adventure.

Ethan returned his hand to his side and smirked [color=f7941d][b]"There's no way I could forget."[/b][/color] After all, there was a constant reminder hanging around his neck at all times. He rubbed the back of his neck with a small laugh [color=f7941d][b]"I've been travelling across the regions trying to learn more about the relationship between ancient civilizations and their Pokemon. The Foundation heard of my work and asked me to be a part of the expedition."[/b][/color] He let out a chuckle [color=f7941d][b]"It's awfully convient too! 'Cause I was gonna come here anyway!"[/b][/color] He adjusted the straps of the light backpack he had on. Of course he had more stuff but that was being delivered to the place where they would be staying [color=f7941d][b]"How about you? I'd love to hear what you've been up to."[/b][/color]