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Not long after George entered, another soon-to-be trainer flung open the doors.

[color=E6BF00]"Heyyyy!!"[/color] Bounding into the lab, Oriana reached out and leaned against a wall to catch her breath. Her legs ached from the mad rush. Glancing at the clock, she laughed with relief. [color=E6BF00]"Whew, just in time!"[/color]

The heated argument she'd had with her parents had almost made her late. They'd begged her to reconsider, but her mind was made up. She'd prove they had nothing to worry about. She'd defeat overseers, earn access to new areas, see the wonders the Kaida region had to offer... She practically bounced in place at the thought.

And she'd start her journey with one of the three little dragons running around.

[color=E6BF00]"Omigosh they're awesome!"[/color] A massive grin spread across her face as she hurried forward. [color=E6BF00]"I've always wanted a dragon! Now, how am I gonna choose?"[/color] Her eyes flicked from the Pokemon to Professor Cypress. [color=E6BF00]"Thank you so, so much for giving me this chance! I can't wait to start out!"[/color]

One of the baby dragons, a Dratini, startled and slithered under a desk. [color=E6BF00]"Ehh!"[/color] Rubbing the back of her neck, Oriana approached. Something she hadn't given much thought to was her lack of experience with Pokemon, besides the family Lycanroc. How did people interact with dragons? She crouched and gave the curled-up serpent a friendly smile. [color=E6BF00]"Sorry little one, I didn't mean to scare you. Just got a little overexcited there."[/color]

Slowly, the Dratini emerged from its hiding place. Oriana held out a hand, and when the dragon didn't shrink back, she pet its head. She chuckled as it nuzzled her fingers. [color=E6BF00]"Aren't they all just the cutest?"[/color] she said, looking up at the other teen, whose cape and dragon T-shirt clearly showed his love of the type.