[table][row][sup][h3][b][color=2e2c2c]▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅[/color][right][color=2e2c2c]▅▅▅▅▅▅[/color][/right][/b][/h3][/sup][/row][row][cell][h2][color=FFFACD][sup][sub]✦[/sub][/sup][/color] [color=E64041]Botan Naito[/color] [color=FFFACD][sup][sub]✦[/sub][/sup][/color][/h2][/cell][cell][color=2e2c2c]-[/color]
[right][sup][img]https://i.ibb.co/1bqJWh4/Ani068OD.png[/img][/sup][/right][/cell][/row][/table][hr]On the upper deck, a young woman stood against the railing overlooking the bow of the ship. She was smiling brightly, taking in the sun and salty breeze, letting it warm her skin and blow her long brown hair about. The cruise had been a lot of fun, for being on the smaller side. The dining hall had a decent spread of tasty foods, and there had been all kinds of things to do. Even the time spent just getting to the port before boarding had been an interesting adventure. Botan had pointed out all the interesting Pokémon to her companion, amazed at how different two of the same species could be. Who knew Ponyta could have puffy manes made of anything but fire?  Or that Weezing could have such elongated heads?! She'd been absolutely charmed seeing such Pokémon in person - and now, they were almost to their destination! Panmia Island, where they would go exploring where no one had before! Botan was eagerly listening to the voice over the PA, but one thing mentioned in particular made her smile widen even further.

[color=E64041]"A Pokédex! Oh Jarvis, did you hear that? We'll get a Pokédex!"[/color] She cheered, raising her arms up in celebration. [color=E64041]"I wonder if it already has information in it? Or maybe it's one of those advanced ones that can call and take pictures!"[/color]

She stepped away from the railing and spun around in a circle. [color=E64041]"I almost feel like a little kid!"[/color]

When she came to a stop, Botan was facing towards a little alcove nearby. She thrust her hand out, pointing at the Pokémon standing beneath it. [color=E64041]"You won't complain if the first thing I scan with it is you, right?"[/color]

The Pokémon uttered a rumbling noise, which Botan took as permission granted. Her companion walked out of the shade, revealing a huge, muscular form that nearly towered over the girl. Jarvis was the Machamp her family had asked to take with her on the expedition. He was an older 'mon, but with strength and loyalty to spare. Plus, he was secretly Botan's favorite of all her family's Pokémon employees. The journey on the island would have been a lot of fun with just the two of them, but their hosts urged the importance of safety in numbers. 

[color=E64041]"Almost there, Jarvis! We'll have to find some other people to -"[/color]

"Maaaa."

[color=E64041]"I know, you are [I]more[/I] than enough to handle anything dangerous. But it could be fun!"[/color]

The Machamp crossed one pair of arms in front of his chest, while the other pair was dutifully folded behind his back. He seemed skeptical of traveling with others, but Botan quickly caught on.

[color=E64041]"If it's the people you're worried about, by all means please vet everyone on board! Now, let me think about the kind of people I'd want in my group..."[/color]

Botan looked over the side, checking to see if she could spot people on the lower deck while she hummed to herself.

[color=E64041]"Smart people, fun people, people good with Pokémon... or a big mix? What do you think, Jarvis?"[/color]

"Cha."

[color=E64041]"Hmm, good point!"[/color] Botan glanced at the Machamp over her shoulder. [color=E64041]"Well, I trust you, so would you go find me the best group members? I'll wait here safe and sound, promise."[/color]

She waited until Jarvis swept a hand in front of his chest and bowed before she turned away, staring out over the water and the ship with a content smile. Her companion straightened up and turned toward the stairs leading to the lower deck. His footfalls were heavy, and when he reached the more populated area of the ship most people and Pokémon gave him a wide berth. 

Operation "find Lady Botan a suitable group" was underway. Now, Jarvis was a Machamp. He was strong, he was helpful, and sometimes he was clever. What he wasn't was some Psychic-type that could read minds or auras. So he had to rely on his intuition to find the perfect candidates... and his eyes of course. For example, there was a blue-haired woman doing her best not to be sick of the side of the ship. Jarvis shook his head. A weak constitution like that wouldn't do.

He walked around the deck with all four hands clasped behind his back, scrutinizing everyone with a look that bordered on haughty. What few people caught his attention were already settled in their groups from what he could tell, so he moved on. Eventually he came upon a few people milling about the refreshment area. Jarvis brought a hand to his chin, stroking it thoughtfully. Would they make good companions for Lady Botan? He didn't sense that they were bad people, and like many Pokémon his instinct when it came to that was seldom wrong. Plus if he didn't act soon, he might miss the chance to actually choose partners for Botan. Rather than sit back and watch them, Jarvis gave in to his Fighting-type nature and approached the group - three humans and a Ninetails. If it turned out any of them were trouble, he would have no issue dealing with them after all. 

When [url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/537997613497057287/868949909678731304/Screenshot_20210725-161610-657.png]his presence[/url] was known, Jarvis snorted and pointed at the individuals. Then, he turned his hands upward and pointed at a young woman on the upper deck, who seemed to notice this and waved cheerily. She made a beckoning motion with her hand, inviting the group up.