[Color=red]"Finally! Took us long enough!"[/color] A young woman strode away from the largest building of the quiet town, leading her quiet companion. They were older than the younger kids who would generally visit the esteemed professor of New Bark Town. [Color=red]"Let's get going!"[/color]

A few agreeable yips came from her side, a purple Nidoran bounding around her excitedly. The boy trailing behind spoke up quietly, though. [Color=purple]"Uh...w-wait, Ema. We're supposed to meet someone first..."[/color]

Ema rolled her eyes at his words. [Color=red]"Oh, come on now. We don't need a babysitter. Besides, why travel with our competition?"[/color] she questioned. [Color=red]"Let's just go on without him. Everyone's making him out to be special, but he won't be so special after I reach him."[/color] She bore a confident grin, encouraged by the yips around her ankles as she moved.

The boy let out a sigh, causing his own partner, a blue Nidoran, to nuzzle his cheek lightly from her spot on his shoulder. The boy smiled at her, scratching lightly behind her ear. [Color=purple]"He's the Champion. He's earned that right. We're just the challengers,"[/color] he retorted. [Color=purple]"We kinda owe him that respect, don't you think?"[/color]

A frustrated sigh escaped the girl as she shook her head. [Color=red]"Fine, whatever you say, Leo. Where is the guy anyway?"[/color] she demanded, stopping her march to turn on her friend.

Meekly, he pointed down the path, having spotted Isaac as they were exiting the lab of Professor Elm. Emilya looked back and gave a nod, changing her strides to walk right to him. [Color=red]"So, you're the Champ, huh? I kinda expected...more?"[/color] A lazy smile accompanied her jab, but it was short lived as Leo caught up.

[Color=purple]"Ema! Don't be rude!"[/color] Leo protested. He quickly turned to Isaac and bowed respectfully. [Color=purple]"I'm sorry about her, sir. It's an honor to travel with you."[/color]