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As George gushed about how badass and awesome the dragons were, even adding in a roar, Oriana chuckled. [color=E6BF00]"That too! Dragonites are certainly a force to be reckoned with, from what I've heard!"[/color] Such Pokemon were rare, but the shop stocked a few carvings depicting Dragonites in battle, looking utterly majestic with their green metallic scales.

At his introduction, her mouth fell open. [color=E6BF00]"You're kidding, right? George Pendragon? As in, you're related to [i]those[/i] George Pendragons? That's amazing!"[/color] While she'd heard tales of their deeds, she didn't get out much, so she hadn't known about this boy. A celebrity, or close to it. Self-consciousness set in, and she resisted the urge to look at her feet. She barely knew how to interact with people in general, much less a famous person. 

Attempting to hide the fact, she kept up her chatting - possibly a little too much. [color=E6BF00]"I've heard all kinds of stories about them! I used to dream about having adventures just like them, while stuck at home, or in my parents' dull old shop. Is it true they travelled through all of Kaida, and met the legendary dragon? Oooh, you're gonna do great, I just know it! Of course, you've got competition as to who gets there first! Isn't that right, Dratini? C'mon, we can roar just as loud! RAAAAAWWWWRRRR!!"[/color]

The Dratini inched forward, raising its head, and let out its attempt at a roar - a squeaky "Tiiiiiini!" Seemingly embarrassed, it slithered behind Oriana's legs.

Oriana's smile turned strained. Had she overwhelmed the baby dragon again? [color=E6BF00]"Hey, no need to be shy,"[/color] she reassured it, turning round and petting its smooth scales again.

Another voice piped up, that of a young man feeding some snacks to the Gible, and introducing himself as Arden. [color=E6BF00]"Heyyy! Nice to meet ya too!"[/color] Oriana replied. [color=E6BF00]"Oooops, hahaha! I never introduced myself!"[/color] Her gaze shifted between George and Arden. [color=E6BF00]"I'm Oriana, explorer and geologist in the making!"[/color] For all her confident air, her feet curled inwards. Ok, she hoped she hadn't sounded like a total nerd. At least these people were unlikely to judge, she figured, since they were all here for research purposes.

Just as the professor addressed the group, someone else rushed in. A man who looked to be in his twenties, with rust-coloured hair, soaked as if he'd had a run in with a water Pokemon. Said water type, a Floatzel, scurried after him. Although she couldn't hold back a giggle, she gave a friendly smile to reassure him it was ok.

As the lights dimmed and the screen flicked on, Oriana took in the presentation with rapt attention. Once it was over, her eyes widened at the sight of the items Rory and his Floatzel offered. Pokeballs, official trainer cards, and... DexWatches. Actual DexWatches, the latest in digital technology. Rory demonstrated his own, a holographic screen appearing above his wrist, the options clear for all of them to see.

[color=E6BF00]"Awesome! That's pretty convenient!"[/color] She jumped up and took one of the three devices, sliding it onto her wrist. She flicked it on, watching the screen blink into existence above it. Trying it out, she pressed the button for the Pokedex option and pointed the device at the Dratini. Right away, information about the species flashed across the screen, accompanied by a robotic voice.

"Dratini, the Dragon Pokemon. It is called the Mirage Pokémon because so few have seen it, but its shed skin has been found." Another click revealed information about this particular Dratini. A male, who knew the moves Wrap, Leer and Twister.

[color=E6BF00]"Neat! Ok little guy, you're gonna need a name."[/color] Oriana thought for a moment. [color=E6BF00]"How about Shakudo? A copper and gold based metal that often has a patina, either blue like you are now, or green like the Dragonites in this region."[/color] A fitting name for a future steel type, she reasoned.

The baby dragon nodded. "Tini!"

Taking a Pokeball and trainer card, Oriana beamed. [color=E6BF00]"Alright, Shakudo it is!"[/color] She glanced at and clutched the card, barely able to contain the thrill. At last, she was an official Pokemon trainer.

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