The Grand Opening

[driftingmods]

[A large WELCOME sign is hanging from the buildings when you walk into Levanta Town, but that seems to be the only sign that today is any different than any other day. The villagers are simply going about their daily business. However, if they are approached they are more than happy to explain the region as well as they can to any new arrivals.

Welcome to Levanta Town in The Drifting Land!]

Comments

[battlestandby]

[That style, too. The voice even vaguely sounds familiar; at least the tone does. Paul just stares at her for a moment before giving a nod.]

... From now on, start looking.

[ohcrumbs]

I will. I'm sorry.

[She stands upright, smiling at him.]

I'm just very excited to see everything!

[battlestandby]

You just got here, too?

[ohcrumbs]

I did! A mysterious region, floating in the sky... what a mystery! I can't wait to explore it!

[battlestandby]

Don't you have important things you should be doing at home? You don't act like you're worried about how you'll get out of here...

[ohcrumbs]

I'll figure it out later! I'm on my journey. It doesn't matter where I start, I guess! I'm exploring somewhere that no one knows about.

Isn't that exciting?

[battlestandby]

... If you've got nothing better to do with your time, maybe...

[aaaaaa what is this place how will he get back to Kanto to defeat his dick of a father.... and AAAAAA this girl how could she possibly be the woman Paul quietly crushes on? How is that even possible?!]

[ohcrumbs]

I've got my whole life ahead of me!

I'm Cynthia. Nice to meet you!

[battlestandby]

[--o-oh god it really IS her

b-but how

why--

fuuuuuuuuu]

... Paul. Likewise.

[ohcrumbs]

...Are you okay?

[battlestandby]

It's nothing. Are... you from the Sinnoh region?

[ohcrumbs]

I was just going through the Sinnoh region.

[SKILLFULLY DODGING THAT QUESTION]

I'm working with Professor Rowan on a project of his.

[battlestandby]

Working with the professor... you must be very skilled for your age.

[ohcrumbs]

Professor Rowan says I have potential, at least.

[battlestandby]

You're a lucky girl.

[ohcrumbs]

What do you mean?

[battlestandby]

... To be given this sort of opportunity, I mean.

[ohcrumbs]

Do you think you don't have that opportunity?

[battlestandby]

I don't.

[ohcrumbs]

Well, I was already on my journey when the Professor recruited me. You've got plenty of time to make your mark.

I have faith in you!

[battlestandby]

... I've been a trainer since I was ten. I participated in four League Conferences already... and at best could only make it to the quarterfinals.

[ohcrumbs]

So? I started when I was 14, too, and I didn't even make it to the Elite Four yet.

Well, I got distracted by a breeding project...

[battlestandby]

Breeding project?

[ohcrumbs]

Yes. For the strongest possible initial strength!

[battlestandby]

But that would take a long time...