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[h2][color=ed1c24][b]Vinny Verdana[/b][/color][/h2]
[b]Location:[/b] Beryl Town, Mid-Festival.
[b]Interacting With:[/b][@Brose] (as Noah Magnolia)[/center]
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Garamond looked up at the approaching Noah- and his companion, Kit -with inquisitive eyes, before giving a cautious wave with his free hand, while Vinny's hair gel began to sink into the other hand to become one with the trash pile. As if he had developed a sixth sense, Vinny's hand shoots out to retrieve the hair gel just before it is consumed. Without looking up at the stranger, Vinny responds to their question; [b][color=ed1c24]"Yeah, if you've got a time machine on hand I'd [i]love[/i] to go tell my past self to pack a bigger bag, even if this one is super stylish."[/color][/b] His response was a little sour, but it was clear the negativity was directed at himself in a joking manner- and not at the person who hadn't done him any wrong.

Having managed to finish sorting things out to the best of his ability, Vinny rises to his full height, and stuffs a hand in his pocket. He retrieves a candy bar wrapper- a Unova brand -which he feeds to his Trubbish, who eats it up gleefully. [b][color=ed1c24]"Thanks for the extra pair of hands, Garamond. Anyways.. What can I do for ya, pal?"[/color][/b] The tall-haired reporter asks as he turns to face the newcomer, only to stare right at one Professor Magnolia.

[b][i][color=ed1c24]~Woah! Another big name! Looks like it's ol' Vinny's lucky day!~[/color][/i][/b]

Vinny hides his surprise as best as he can, and gives Noah a smile that was equal parts friendly and suspicious. Sort of exactly like how Vinny himself came across. He figured that this was an opportunity, cozying up to a Professor of the region could potentially give him a bunch of advantages going forward- plus, didn't he mention during that speech that he planned to travel too? Maybe Vinny could pick his brain for the best route. And furthermore, maybe he could figure out the least fragile kind of baby Pokemon by asking the Prof. [b][color=ed1c24]"Hey there, you're Magnolia, right? Say, maybe there is something you can assist me with- if it ain't any trouble! Name's Vinny Verdana, and this is my buddy Garamond."[/color][/b]

Garamond gives another wave, identical to the first. The Trubbish's cautious expression gradually thaws out as Garamond witnesses Vinny respond in a friendly manner to the strangers, but he still seemed more reserved than his owner by a large margin. For Vinny's part, he slings the now stuffed full bag over his shoulder, and performs a few emergency touch-ups to his hair to make sure it was still operating at peak style. [b][color=ed1c24]"We're looking to take part in the League Season, but I ain't exactly what one would call.. Ya know.. The most responsible of guardians. With your Professor-y know-how, maybe you've got some tips for egg caring? I haven't nabbed one just yet."[/color][/b]

Normally Vinny'd try for a bit of schmooze first, but he figured most smart science-y types liked to explain things they knew (from his limited interactions with them). Plus he really did need help. Another Pokemon on his team would be a huge boon for a guy who was not at all used to the Trainer life, but ensuring the Pokemon survived past the egg stage was easier said than done for a guy like Vinny. A guy who hadn't fixed his apartment's carbon monoxide detector so he could use the batteries for a video game controller instead.