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tab The silver-and-red-haired woman nodded as Umbra introduced herself and relaxed, noting that they'd likely be moving along rather slowly while she raises her pokemon. "That's fine," Luca replied, Sylva giving her own answer as well. "Just means I get to see each place a little closer." The woman took a moment to think on where the other redhead said she was from, on the off chance that she might've recognized the name. However, outside of the maps she looked over when deciding where to start, it didn't ring any bells. She simply shrugged off the thought after that, turning her attention back to the smiling Sylva as she suggested they take a picture. "Sure, I don't see why not. Come on Izalith, I need to set you down for a sec," She reached up and lifted the grass-type off her head, setting him down at her feet before rubbing her neck, not particularly bothering to fix her hair.

The Bulbasaur, having gotten comfortable where he was, mumbled lightly to himself as he was placed onto the grass, though he could still enjoy the warmth of the sunlight raining down on him. Since it didn't seem like the trainers were leaving just yet, Izalith took the opportunity to simply lie down and bask in the heat, one eye lazily shutting closed while the other watched Sylva's Charmander, as the Sableye appeared from the shadows and gave the fire-type a crystal. Upon touching said crystal, she promptly began to panic as her body turned purple, as if trying to throw off the color. The grass-type simply raised a brow at this, before finally speaking once Leirsa calmed down. "You okay over there? You looked like you were about ready to have a heart attack."

tab Everyone seemed to be in agreement when Luca suggested they head out, though Umbra took the time to jokingly tease about being lawn ornaments as they were now, which Sylva simply added onto. A wide, teasing grin stretched across the silver-redhead's features, and her eyes narrowed devilishly before she too made her own comment. "Sylva's right, I certainly would have to swing by if I saw either of you girls standing out her advertising." She could barely hold her expression for more than a few moments after speaking, at which point she simply chuckled loudly and let her expression return to its typical, resting position. "Well, if we're all in order, let's get moving.

Apparently ignoring Umbra's question about her subject preference, Sylva's attention was suddenly brought to her Charmander, which the group had largely not noticed had completely changed color from bright orange to a deep purple, which actually looked quite beautiful. Luca's eyes looked over the fire-type's new colors with distinct interest, picking up her Bulbasaur again as the redhead seemed to figure out what exactly had happened. "Really? Well isn't that pretty lucky on your part?" Luca laughed, motioning for the two girls to follow as she started for the path to Vermillion. They could just walk and talk, after all. "I've heard about those before, but I've never actually seen them in action. Though it's good to see it hasn't done anything damaging to the little one."

tab After the trio all finished up their battles, it seemed the attention turned onto Lucatiel, and her... questionable battle strategy. As if unaware there was any problem with the action, the trainer gave the two an odd, quizzical look, especially at Umbra's suggestion. "Why would I attach something designed to be flammable to a grass-type?" She asked, though it was easily the least pressing question on the menu. However, before anyone else could make any further mildly alarming questions, Sylva stepped in, effectively putting a halt on that topic. Still unsure if there was really any issue, Luca just shrugged in agreement, allowing the group to move on as she nodded her head as the smaller girl noted they were off to a good start.

However, it seemed the spotlight wasn't quite off the silver-redhead just yet, as Umbra asked about her other pokemon, which Sylva seemed somehow unaware of. Lucatiel let out a somewhat relieved chuckle at that though, scratching the back of her head. "Oh, good, so you didn't notice him 'staring' at you in the lab. Anyway, to answer your question Umbra," the woman reached a hand down to her belt, taking each of the pokeballs on them before letting out all the other pokemon she'd started out with. First out was a Bisharp and a Frillish, the latter of a yellowish coloration that resembled that of an old bone, which helped the vaguely skeletal visage it seemed to have, with a distinct absence of visible eyes. The steel-type, on the other hand, stood straight and proud, typical of the species but also of an interesting coloration. A bright white and red, with what seemed like a tunic around his chest, emblazoned with a bright red cross along the center. "Faraam and Nito here were both gifts. The others were a bit different though."

Next she sent out a large, winged bird, emerging from its pokeball with a wide flourish, as its bright, golden feathers gleamed and shone in the sunlight, before the Mega Pidgeot touched down beside her other pokemon. "Gwyn came from a small trade I had done before getting on the train, one of those global, randomized ones. The mega stone though came from just a lotto they were having a few months back. As for these two..." Before she could even reach for the pokeballs, two, pale pokemon burst out; One, a Dragonite, his scales a glistening white and shimmering, but sporting a haunting visage due to his lack of eyes. There were simply empty sockets in their place. The second, however, was a much less grim sight--A Gardevoir, her skin a shade or two too pale to be human, but her hair and dress were a pure white, the latter of which happened to have quite the interesting texture, almost... fluffy. Chuckling a bit at their sudden appearance, Luca continued, returning her other pokemon. "And these two, they're a bit special... Seath and Priscilla are a bit of an odd case, so I won't bore you two with details unless you're ready for some short story time."

The Gardevoir smiled widely at her trainer as she came out, before turning to each of the woman's companions with a small, proper bow. "Good to meet you both," she said, her soft voice ringing out almost quietly in their heads. She was courteous as she could be, but... Oddly, she seemed to be keeping herself at something of an angle to Sylva, as if something was keeping her from facing the redhead directly... Or, she just didn't want to, although perhaps it was simple coincidence. Regardless, Seath clearly had no issue with facing either girl, his curious, psychic-assisted gaze looming over both of them curiously.