When Ash mentioned her sisters having to take over, she couldn't help but give a sigh. Her sisters were known to be a little odd when it came to judging what worked and what didn't when it came to running a Gym. "Yes, but as surprising as it is, they have learned to take it more seriously." She told Ash, thinking back to the production they put on in which she had to play a role, along with Pikachu and how Team Rocket had showed up, which required Ash to step in. Some days, it felt like only yesterday. 

"Of course I'm never going to let you live it down, that bike was really special to me!" She pointed out, clearly still amused that they'd be having such a conversation, even years after the fact. "I think if you want to pay me back, you'll have to take ms shopping in Lumiose City." She laughed at him, recalling how pricey their boutiques could be. Since the ship was nearing the port, Misty also grabbed her pack like Ash had done. "I still can't believe you're all grown up and going to apply to be a Leader."

Whether or not he got the gig was another ordeal all together but Misty was still very proud of him and all he had accomplished. She wouldn't admit it but because her duties at her own gym, she missed out on traveling and she hoped Ash knew he couldn't just leave the gym whenever he wanted. But from what she could surmise, he had grown up and she was sure he'd be a very capable and tough leader. She too had heard of Mega Evolution and had some questions about it.

It was a technical new discovery so she was sure new information was being tested every day. She glanced to Pikachu, knowing that little rodent was fine just as is. "You know I'm kinda hungry, we should find a cafe to grab something to eat before we just set off." Misty mentioned as the boat finally made the announcement that it would be letting off the passengers now. "We also have to check out The Tower of Mystery too." She said as the ship settled near the awe-inspiring landmark.

But in her mind, she was sure that was already on Ash's list of places to check out in Shalor City

"And the gym too of course!" Though it sounded like they might need to stay a day or two in the city before they pressed onward. They could find a small hotel or motel with great views or they could see if the Pokemon Center had any rooms available. Clutching her bag, she hurried towards the middle part of the deck where the crowd of anxious passengers were forming. Misty gave Ash a glance, now feeling more impatient than ever. "It might be fun to challenge the leader, Korrina. What do you think?" She asked him.

The lively fresh air was revitalizing. 

Misty loved the city already and thought it had the perfect balance of water and greenery. She did miss Kanto already but she was sure that in a few weeks, Kalos would feel like home too. As they disembarked down the wooden slope and finally felt Kalos sand under their feet, Misty knew she'd want to catch at least one or two new pokemon and bring them back with her. She was sure Ash would want to have a mix of old companions and new ones. "It was nice of Professor Oak to contact Professor Sycamore and have him send us updated Pokedexes through the mail before we arrived." She said, remembering she had hers stuff at the bottom of her bag. Probably not the best place for it to be. 

Her eyes moved over to the large tower off to their right. Now she wasn't sure which she wanted more.

Food or to tour the tower.

Her stomach gave a growl which served as her answer. "Come on, it's not going anywhere." She smiled, motioning Ash to follow her back toward the main part of the city, off the island they were on.