"Huh, this is a nice pond, but you always hated water didn't you?", Larvitar made some affirmative grunts.
"Right... But you're going to have to get used to it one day...", the Larvitar was not liking the training schemes Rylen was currently thinking of. His train of thought fortunately for Larvitar interrupted by a timid voice from behind. It was a girl, she introduced herself as Hotaru, and seemed to want someone to travel with. Well this was a good chance, Rylen was quite prepared to go it on his own, but having a companion might be good.
"Okay", his response was quite quick, his smile ever-optimistic.
"Name's Rylen, nice to meet you Hotaru", he was a sociable kid with a lot of confidence, something Hotaru seemed to be lacking in, it was going to be an interesting adventure.