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"You don't need to be so formal with my mom and me," explained Darlene as she saw Orianna bowing. "The whole royal thing is just ancestry. At this point, we're as regular people as you. Well... about as regular as you can get when you represent a major fashion chain and your mom is the Overseer." As the kids sent out their Pokemon, Darlene marveled at each one.

"Wow! Your partners are so cute! Let me introduce mine!" Producing a set of Love Balls from within her jacket, Darlene threw them in the air, "Come on out, my attendants!" Each ball opened in mid-air and from each of them appeared a Galarian Rapidash, a Granbull, and a Sylveon. 

"These are my friends: Grani, Arthur, and Eris," she pointed at each of the Pokémon respectively. "These three have been with me forever, and they'll be the bulk of my team when I replace my mom as Overseer." Darlene saw Norah giving her an odd look and she playfully threw her hands up, "Of course I'll challenge you for it first!" 

As the group discussed getting a tour of the city before heading over to the Kingsley residence, there was a sudden sound of commotion coming from the center of town. Out of nowhere, both Norah and Darlene's DexWatches began ringing. As they opened the communication app, a man's voice could be heard, "Ms. Kingsley, are you there?! There's a robbery in progress at our main store in Hesperus! Officer Jenny is en route, but we could use the Overseer's help!" 

Looking to the group, Darlene gave an apologetic look, "You'll have to excuse us I'm afriad. This is something we have to take care of first!" Returning Arthur and Eris to their balls, Darlene hopped on Grani's back, "Grani, ExtremeSpeed!" The Rapidash took off at blinding speed, leaving a trail of light in its wake. 

Meanwhile...

At the Venus Threads store, there was a strange group of individuals currently in the process of gathering... winter clothes? A group of thieves, all dressed in a black paramilitary garb, were moving through the store gathering any items that might be needed for a long trek into a cold climate. Among them were an unusually tall man, and a young boy. 

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