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[i][color=silver]"Uh... Pokémon of Ruin?? W-what are those? I certainly wouldn't know,"[/color][/i] was all Harry managed to get out before he folded up his map and dashed out of the café. Once he was far enough away and his adrenaline died down, he smacked himself on the forehead. [i][color=silver]"Real smooth, Kleinberg. It's not like you've been studying this for the last two weeks."[/color][/i] As if to emphasize his boneheaded nature, Striker suddenly perched on Harry's head and added a peck of his own. 

[i][color=crimson]"Ruff! Ruff!"[/color][/i] the little bird chirped between pecks. 

[i][color=silver]"Ouch! I get it, Striker!"[/color][/i] Harry reached up a hand in a vain attempt to shoo his partner off his head, but to no avail. [i][color=silver]"Look, I know I said we'll need extra hands if we want to find these Pokémon, but I'm not ready yet."[/color][/i] In response, his partner cooed. Striker remembered 'the incident' all too well to know that Harry had trouble when it came to making friends. For Arceus' sake, he likely wouldn't have approached Ms. Raifort were it not for Lenora's recommendation. With a sigh, Harry turned his attention toward Papas Academy. The morning bell would be ringing any minute and students were required to meet on the battle courts for the announcement of the "Treasure Hunt'. As he began to ascend the steps, Harry slid off his backpack and gently placed the map inside. He could worry about finding his travelling companions later. 

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