The man continued to walk back and forth the streets, growing more and more frustrated. Seito had no idea where he was going. Would he even get to the base in time? His higher-ups were [i]not[/i] going to be happy. And if they weren’t happy, he sure as he wouldn’t be, either. He wasn’t called “The Black Arcanine” for nothing. Seito was eager to please—he didn’t know why. Maybe it gave him some satisfaction to hear someone praise him? Or maybe it was because he wanted to make sure that he kept his job? Something brushed across his cheek and he looked to the side. The tip of Nymeria’s ear had flicked across it as it swiveled back and forth. It was almost amusing—she was just as loyal as he was, maybe even more. [i]Why must Lumiose be so big?[/i] Seito thought as he remembered when he was little. He often got lost in the numerous streets, but he soon grew accustomed to them. Though, he had spent a year or two in Johto and he adapted well to the smaller cities and towns. Lumiose was probably the biggest city that he had ever seen or heard of. He supposed that he [i]should[/i] be proud of coming from such a powerful place, though. Lumiose had its ups and downs, he guessed. Suddenly, the Eevee on his shoulder sniffed and turned, looking over her shoulder. His eyes flicked back and he was greeted by a young woman and a man. The younger woman asked if he was part of the Blackbody Corporation, at least, she tried to until the man covered her mouth. Seito smiled shallowly at both of them before feeling something land on his head. He didn’t have to look up to know that it was Nova. [b]”Some call me the Black Arcanine.”[/b] he answered. [b]”Have you heard of the name? Ah, anyway, this is Nova,”[/b] he motioned to the Noibat on his head. [b]”And this is Nymeria.”[/b] the Eevee on his shoulder piped up in a high pitched bark. Seito stroked the creature before turning to the duo. [b]”Who are you?”[/b] --- Kaede listened to the other woman ask her questions about Bracken. She knew that Bracken liked sour foods better than spicy foods, but that was all she knew about him. Either that, or he just didn’t like spicy foods that much. She rubbed the top of Bracken’s head before the Froakie showed up. It was a cute fellow, and it seemed as curious as the rest of the Pokemon. Froakies were one of the most recently discovered Pokemon, right? At least she thought so… Something touched her rear end and she whirled around to face Adam. [i]How dare he?[/i] she seethed, huffing loudly. She wasn’t in the mood for this kind of bullshit. Pulling a Pokeball from her waist, she tossed it up into the air. It opened up, and an Axew appeared from it. [i]”Xew.”[/i] the small Dragon Pokemon turned toward Kaede, eyes bright as she recognized her master. [b]”Lamina,”[/b] she told the Axew. [b]”I want you to know that, if that man touches me again, I want you to cut him.”[/b] Lamina blinked up at her, before turning to face Adam. Everyone knew that, even though Axew were small, they were rather tough little things. The Dragon type positioned herself in front of her trainer, huffing in aggression. Kaede reached down and patted the Lamina’s head before turning the two new arrivals. [b]”So there [i]is[/i] a city around here. I thought I was going to be lost for a few more days.”[/b] she told them. [b]”I’m Kaede, by the way. This here is Bracken,”[/b] she glanced toward the Snivy, who licked the Froakie in curiosity. [b]”And that’s Lamina.”[/b] she looked back toward her Axew.