Airi giggles and shakes her head at Shinobu's comment. "You're a confident one, aren't you?" She questioned, a few more giggles escaping from her lips. She admired his confidence, but she also hopes that Shinobu does not find himself falling into a situation that is too over his head. Airi continues to move along inside of the cave with Bean walking in front of her. The small, blue water-type's senses are at full alert as he led his trainer through the darkened path.

From the sound of everything happening around them, it seems that the cave is in fact full of Wild Pokémon, but which kind of Pokémon? Common ones, rare ones? Big ones, small ones? Dark-types? The possibilities are endless at this point until one of two of them finally decides to reveal themselves to Shinobu and her.


Shinobu Awai

Shinobu was a man of few words as Airi shared her story with him. To be honest, she did appreciate his ability to not only remain focused on her words, but to also show some interest in them, too. The wideness of his ocean blue eyes informed her that he, too, also sees a blazing passion in her dreams and ambitions. Right when she thought that Shinobu would not have a verbal response to her previous words, the handsome and friendly doctor confirmed his true thoughts regarding her ambition. "Thank you, Shinobu. I appreciate your kind words," she told him as another kind smile curled against the corners of her lips. "How about you focus on making out of the cave alive first, then we will see if we can develop a friendship," she teased him, lightly giggling at his comment.

"Perfect. If we start to explore now, then we may be able to finish before the sunsets," She stated, flashing him a warm and friendly smile. Airi then shifted her attention towards her Mudkip, who had just finished devouring his delicious treat. "Bean, let's go! It's time to check out the cave!" She called out to him. The Mudkip swiftly rushed over to his trainer's side.


Airi and Bean soon followed behind Shinobu and Renji inside of the cave. She immediately turned her flashlight in hopes of being able to see a little bit better around the cave. "Times like this I wish I would have a fire-type accompany me to light the way," she admitted, as her deep azure eyes attempted to adjust to the semi-dark cave.


Shinobu Awai

Claiming Venusaur!

PURCHASING/REDEEMING

welcome to the poké mart!

1X Gachapon Ticket (50 PD)

TOTAL

do come again!

50 PD

Airi's Gachapon Rolls

A soft sigh of relief escapes from Airi's sweet lips after she realizes that Shinobu is not upset with Bean and his playful antics. In a sense, it is a breath of fresh air to seem someone, who is a doctor, show that he has a pretty good sense humor. Airi placed her dainty hand over her hand as she giggled softly at Shinobu's reaction to Bean. "Yeah. He is something else, that's for sure!" She replied back to Shinobu's statement. "But I wouldn't trade him for anything in the world," she added with a soft smile painted across her lips as her deep azure eyes shifts over to the Mudkip. Bean let out a cheerful cry and wagged his finned tail as he continued to enjoy the treat.

Airi soon found herself moving a little closer towards Shinobu as she listened to his answer to her previous question. His answer was simple enough, yet slightly intriguing, too. Perhaps, it has something to do with his soothing voice or the sense of passion that she feels from his words as he shared his amazing journey with her. She smiled rather widely as she continued to listen to rest of his story. She could feel herself becoming less tense around him after learning a little bit more about him. Airi rolled her eyes in a playful manner as she took notice of his little eye wink. Yeah... He is charming, but maybe a little arrogant, too. "My uncle was a Pokémon Ranger back in the day. I used to spend a lot of time with him whenever he would come back from a tedious mission. We would take a trek through the woods, and he would teach me a lot of value skills that the majority of the Rangers should have or know how to do. It was fun and I enjoyed it a lot. Eventually, I would wonder off to the forest to help heal or rescue any injured Pokémon. My mother was a nurse and she taught me a lot, too." She shared, a soft smile curled around her full lips as she gently tugged against a Chansey-shaped pendant around her neck. "I decided to become a Ranger Nurse to honor both my mother and my uncle. I also did it because it is something I feel passionate about and someday I will start my own Rehabilitation Center for injured and endangered Pokémon," she added, taking a quick pause for a moment to reflect on the memories that she once shared with her beloved mother. "Oh, I'm sorry. I did not mean to talk that much," she giggled, rubbing the back of her neck a bit after realizing that she had talk for a few minutes too long.

"Anyway, if you're up for it... How about the four of us explore he cave together?" She suggestion with a kind smile. "It would be safer and more entertaining, too." She added, her kind smile widening just a bit more.


Shinobu Awai

Despite her guarded and reserved persona, Airi did not ignore Shinobu's dark azure eyes and charming smile. The friendly and charming doctor is quite handsome. A little too handsome, maybe? She thought to herself. So far, he has not shown her anything less of positive vibes. However, she still found it fairly difficult to let her guard down around him just yet. Perhaps, a time will come along, and he will be able to prove his good nature to her. Well, she could ask him a couple of personal questions to gather more information about him and gain a better understanding of him as a person. Yeah, that is exactly what she will do... "So, tell me? Why did you decide to become a doctor and about how long have you been a doctor?" she questioned, a small and gentle smile curled against the corners of her ruby-red lips.


She listened carefully to Shinobu's reasoning for traveling to Slateport City to track down a rare Pokémon of his own. "Ah, I see. You are searching for a rare Pokemon, too. That makes a lot of sense. I had no idea that Toxel could be found in this area. I am also here looking for a rare Pokemon... I overheard some trainers discussing some rare and powerful Dark-types hanging around this area, and I am hoping to see some of them," she added. And there he goes with that charming smile yet again.

Bean was enjoying his time with Renji. The Riolu did not attempt to disturb his play, nor did he attempt to judge him for his childish game of "chase your tail". Bean found the Riolu to be rather cool, calm, and collective. Perhaps, a legendary warrior in training? Bean could not help, but to tilt his head in an adorable way to express a little bit of confusion as he listened to Renji speak about being his protector against the strong Pokémon living inside of the cave. Despite his size, Bean is quite capable of taking care of himself and protecting his trainer, too. Still, he decided to play along with Renji's "little game".

Bean blinked his eyes at Shinobu as the other trainer made an attempt to interact with him. A mischievous smirk curled against the corners of his lips before he opened his mouth and shot forth a playful spray of water in the man's direction. If fast enough, Shinobu should not have a difficult time dodging the gentle squirt of water. Airi giggled and shook her head at her Pokémon's behavior. "Bean! I've told you a thousand times, you can't just spray others with water! I'm so sorry, Shinobu. Bean is quite playful," she apologized, half bowing to Shinobu. Hopefully, he would not be too upset with Bean. Airi then glanced over at Bean, only to find him snacking on the treat that Shinobu had given him a moment ago.



Shinobu Awai

Airi could not help, but to glance down and smile at the Riolu. A cute Pokémon with a playful nature it seems, a true reflection of her Mudkip, if she does say so herself. "Luckily for you, Bean was able to detect your movements before you two surprised us. I cannot say that if I didn't have Bean accompanying me that I would this friendly and welcoming," she added, a few soft giggles escaping from her lips. She then nodded her head at the rest of his words. She will give him the benefit of doubt for the moment. Nowadays, it is quite important not to let one's guard down too soon without gaining a good understanding of their true motives. Her shimmering azure eyes keeping a careful watch on him as his move closer towards her.


She watched him extend his hand out for a friendly handshake. She took a few seconds before extending her dainty hand out to engage in a pleasant handshake with him. "It is nice to meet you, Shinobu. Did you travel all the way from Petalburg City just to catch some Pokémon in Slateport City?" She questioned, then remembered that she still has not introduce herself. "I'm Airi. I'm a Ranger Nurse," she smiled, slowly removing her hand from his hand, then placing it back to her side. Her Mudkip then approached Shinobu and his Riolu. "And this cutie is Bean." She introduced them to her Pokémon. The Mudkip let out a cheerful cry before running around in a circle a few times in a puppy-like manner.

Shinobu Awai