Susan
Forgive him. He's still stuck staring at the arch of the grand doorway, drifting from the tip of the structure all the way down along the hinges of the mansion's door. The circumstances had called for a much more subtle outfit, bright training gear replaced with a dull, black coat, and a scarf paired along with it. He takes a deep breath, before willing himself to step in. 

He's not apprehensive for any *Specific* Reason. After all, he's been given the chance to meet prominent trainers from countless regions. It's... Merely the grandness of the structure that makes him feel as if he's in over his head. It's certainly not his modest cottage back in Galar.

Steady, old boy. In you go.
James
As expected the interior was as spacious and elegant as the front of the mansion, but it was empty as the other trainers must have made their way elsewhere. It reminded him of the rooms of the Unova League's and his gym as well. There was a lot of budget put into the League. His Haxorus held the door for the group, giving a slight bow when Drayden entered. It stared waiting for the Infernape Meteor and Zoro to enter. 
It would be rude to intrude or try to reach the receptionist first. He tapped the shoulder of the shorter man, "Pardon me, it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. Do you happen to be new here too?"
Louis
She was standing by the entrance, just wandering mindlessly. Leafeon was poking at her bag. She looked over to Leafeon and pulled some Pokemon food out of her bag and gave it to her. She flinched when she realized there were people here and she started patting Leafeon, giving a small smile and a slight wave tot hem.
Edward
It was time to go out and explore again! If it weren't for the little Grookey pulling her along, Irsia would still be in bed, watching videos and getting the latest news back in her region. But she had more people to meet, more things to do. Who knows, maybe someone else arrived that she knew. 

"Wait, wait!" She laughed, scooping up the Pokémon before looking up. Ah, right at the entrance. It was so pretty, wasn't it? She looked around, then focused on the opening door. She might have not been part of the family but... Everyone deserved a welcome, didn't they? 

"Hello, and welcome! I'm assuming you're another invited trainer—" 
*Wait. Wait!* 
And yet *Another* Gym leader she recognized! 
The woman swayed side to side for a minute, wondering if she should go over and talk to him. Maybe not yet! Though she *Will* Get her pictures.
Gilda
Zoro entered soon enough, stretching a bit as Meteor clung onto his back. He bowed in respect to Drayden before he looked around in quite the amazement before deciding to try to reach the receptionist for directions. Meanwhile, Meteor decided to go explore, looking about.
Susan
Ah...— At the hand on his shoulder, Kabu turns his head, peering up at the utter mountain of a man. That snow white beard and piercing gaze can't be mistaken for anyone else, and all of the Unova World Tournaments the man's watched have all led up to this moment. He knows *Exactly* Who it is, and he shifts away to face him and bow in proper greeting. 

"Drayden." Is it embarrassing that he knows who the man is? Kabu's never one to *Fanboy*, but... It's difficult not to pay proper respect to where it's due. "... Yes. I've just arrived." God. The dragon trainer probably doesn't know who *He* Is. Why'd he call him by name? 

Kabu clears his throat, gaze narrowing as he pulls his hands up to the lapels of his coat. A habit reserved for the workout towel that was typically slung around neck. He puffs his chest, maintaining *Some* Dignity, as his gaze drifts to the two women. He flushes lightly, raising a hand for a gentle wave. His eyes flick back up to the gym leader, and pursing his lips, he gathers the resolve to remain firm. He belongs. 

"Forgive me. I've seen your matches abroad. Your fighting style is spectacular and your battles inspire the flame of combat within others. I am a fan, most certainly."
James
Once everyone was done entering, Haxorus nodded at the two trainers and walked back to his trainer.
Huh? Drayden was actually quite surprised from the man's greeting. As he thought about it, he realized it shouldn't be that much of surprise if anyone really recognized him. There are times where the old man is so busy, he forgets about the accomplishments he's achieved. 

Drayden scratched his beard sheepishly, realizing he couldn't recognize who the shorter man was. As someone who's old school, he doesn't keep up with other trainers as well. The PWT is where he really get his information on trainers. 

"There's no need to apologize, in fact, I'd like to say thank you. It means a lot to hear that from someone overseas. It's also an honor to meet another senior skilled in battle," He offered a hand for Kabu to shake. "As you may know already I'm Drayden. And you must be..?"
Joseph
Leafeon accepted the pets and ate some of the Pokemon food. She decided to wander off when Summer zoned out again and she walked over to Irsia. She rolled onto her belly infront of her and gave her... Puppy eyes?
Gilda
Zoro had now decided to wander about to see if he could talk to people, so far, he wasn't exactly sure whom to go to. He could join in with Drayden and Kabu, but he decided to let the two speak on their own. Then there were two females, but they'd probably get the wrong idea. So he just stood around and thunk.

Meteor dashed around on all fours, soon seeing a Leafeon go to what he can assume is its trainer. The Infernape had a mischevious idea and went over to the two, rolling onto his belly and essentially copying the Leafeon, only from a slightly longer distance.
Edward
Irsia was ecstatic. Now, she was an *Adult*, surely she needed to behave better than this. But wouldn't anyone act like this whenever someone they looked up to was right in *Front* Of them? 

She even got recognized, even if it was just for a moment! She bowed her head just a bit, then looked down to see a Pokémon by her feet. With a small smile, she reached down and then gently pat her stomach. However, she was more interested in the trainers who were just arriving! So she gently stepped over the Pokémon and went over to them, still making sure that she wouldn't barge into their conversation. She'd introduce herself if she got the chance to. *She really hoped for it, too!" 

What would she ask? She wasn't sure how either of them felt about pictures. And she didn't feel confident enough to talk about herself; oh, she was getting so nervous for nothing. She took in a deep breath, looking down to the Grookey in her arms. The two of them could do it, it would be fine.
Susan
It's no water off his back if Drayden doesn't recognize him. Galar's League Challenge isn't typically broadcasted outside the region, and the matches that were were the ones at Rose Stadium. The ones he's a notoriously poor track record with. He'll try and push off the mild embarrassment in favor of taking his hand for a firm shake. Though his hand is certainly dwarfed by Drayden's, he pays no mind, meeting his gaze with a firm-lipped smile. 

"Kabu. Gym leader of Motostoke, from Galar. It's a pleasure." Right. Even if they weren't acquainted, they're still equals, aren't they? If they were in Galar, surely Gigamaxing would wow Opelucid's mayor as much as his dragons wow Kabu. Alas, life is life. He'll try and make do here with his own inferno. His eyes drift as the Infernape dashes past them to join the Leafon on the ground, and intrigue *Immediately* Sparks. That's...—

Ah. And the young woman who'd been occupied with them is approaching. The Grookey in her arms has Kabu relaxing, tension melting from his muscles. It's something familiar. Something from home. Hand slipping from Drayden's grasp, he shifts to face her, and all confidence seems to restore itself.

"Good day! Have we met?"
James
"It's an honor, Kabu." Drayden gave a firm handshake and smile, although as always it was never noticeable with that beard which covered up half of his face and those stern golden eyes of his. As Kabu shifted himself to the other trainer with the monkey, he nodded. The Pokemon on her wasn't familiar to him, as he was just like his daughter. The two only really specialized in dragons, and some pokemon that are dragon-like. Meeting different trainers along with pokemon, now this will be interesting. "Salutations," He greeted Irisia. There wasn't any kind of luggage around her, o she must have settled herself here already. Perhaps she's familiar with the places, and perhaps she's already met his daughter. It wouldn't much of a surprise, since Iris usually puts herself out there.
Gilda
Zoro had pondered longer than he wanted to, so he then sighed and went to Drayden, Kabu, and Irsia. He wanted to make the friends, and he already considered Drayden a pal, so. He made the checklist in his mind. Make friends, get food, battle at least one person. That was his goal during his time here.

Meanwhile, Meteor just layed on his stomach now, noticeably bored.
Edward
Irsia *Wished* They did! Alas, she hasn't been to Galar as of yet. And yet, she was well versed in all of their gym leaders. Was that... Weird? She hoped not. With Grookey starting them off with a friendly wave, she gave Kabu slight bow. She had medium brown skin, and dark brown eyes. She also had a headscarf on that was patterned with petals. Just barely showing underneath it was bit of curly brown hair. 

"Hello!" She was now addressing both Kabu and Drayden.
"I don't recall. Though, I do know who you are." She replied. "It's such an honor to meet you two. Both of you are remarkable leaders in Galar, and... Unova, am I correct?" She put her hands behind her back as Grookey climbed to her shoulder. "My name is Irsia, I come from a region known as Ceoni. It's hardly known, unfortunately. But I am a gym leader myself as well as a coordinator!" She did another bow. "If it isn't too much to ask..." She pulls out her phone; it's already prepared to take pictures. "May I have a picture with you two?" She gave a warm smile. "I'd love to be able to remember this!" 

Now how would this work... She wasn't a very tall woman, and she didn't have any fancy Rotomphone that could just take a picture for them at any angle. That's when... She remembered her partner! "Gardevoir, are you around?" She called out, looking around until seeing a familiar face come from down the hall. Ah, there she was, once again today, wanting to take more pictures! Well, this wasn't unusual. She nodded before taking the phone and levitating just a bit higher so she could get the three in the frame.
Ruth
Yawning, Raven was finally hauling herself out of the mansion for, what was it, the first time since her vacation had started. Yeah, something like that. Well, anyways. It wasn't too bad, still left with plenty of time to wander around and having exhausted all options around this massive house, the elite four member was headed down the stairs, when she noticed, aah... There was yet another massive group gathering it seemed. Raven sighed. The last one didn't pan out well for her...

Scanning the crowd, the woman shook her head, realizing who was in it. Two of the people, she didn't recognize, true, but two of them she did. One was with that group in the kitchen... Not good. She wondered if the lady would recognize her from earlier, since she had caused quite the fuss. To be fair, it had been a few days since then, and she might have forgotten about her altogether. And the other person, oh boy. Raven recognized him well. Kabu, an old... Friend. Yeah, call them that for now, from her time as a gym leader back in Galar...

"What, there just a party blocking the front door now?" She asked, raising an eyebrow and looking down on everyone. (Literally looking down, she's really tall.) "Huh, I wouldn't have expected *This* Many people." Taking a step forward, Raven tapped her foot, waiting for someone to either a, notice her and move out of her way. Or b, at least say something to her. Though she preferred the "Move out of the way" Option.
Gilda
Zoro had, of course, took notice of the very tall lady. He blinked twice and looked up at her, crossing his arms."???....Ah, greetings my friend!"He said in a calm manner, smiling. Meteor took notice and dashed over, climbing onto Zoro's back and standing on his shoulders in an attempt to seem taller than Raven.

Zoro had wild and long red hair, so it was easy to climb his back like rapunzel. The odd man smiled in a friendly manner and waved."You seem to be familiar with this area, so do you mind if you were to show me around? Me and Meteor are new to this place."He didn't seem to be intimidated in the slightest.