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Lorie listened to the woman as she explained about Rapidash, the evolution of a pokemon called Ponyta. Even though her expression remained unchanged, a spark of interest could be detected in her eyes. Hearing about pokemon was interesting, and Lorie appreciated the woman for not asking probing questions. It felt... Safe, almost. As safe as one could feel with a stranger.
As the two approached the Umbreon, the woman added that this was an unusual coloration for an Umbreon. Lorie frowned, unsure what that meant, but taking the woman's word for it. Unusual, huh? Like, special? Lorie held her breath in anticipation, watching as Sneasel snuck closer like a shadow without a noise.

The woman startled Lorie as she nudged her, making Lorie flinch by the contact. However, Lorie was quick to look up to see what the woman wanted her to see. A big, gray bird. It was majestic.
[color=#bd0087]"Huh..."[/color] Lorie hummed as she stared the bird, eyes full of wonder and child-like curiosity.