Ashley
```Ended because Ben is no longer here```
Jonathan
After a mere two hours on this island, settling down, finding her room in the mansion, despite no one being there to tell here where it was, and putting away her luggage, the champion queen found herself honestly bored. It sounded odd, since she just got here after all, so how could she be bored already? Well, she had no plans so far, other than eventually meeting every champion the island had. Thanks to her elites, Lunaria had a list of who everyone she needed to meet was. Red, Iris, Leon, Cynthia, etc. And then there were former champions she needed to meet and study-er... Study? No, she meant... Befriend, yes. At least have an amicable friendship with all of them, that way her and her region weren't complete enigmas...

"I was wrong about the age, make that 26, and he has three children and a wife," She mumbled to herself, finishing a not on someone. It didn't take Lunaria long to realize she was standing in the middle of the path, and she took a step aside. Seeing another figure, she leaned forward just a little, as if that would actually help her decide who he was... His face looked familiar, but she couldn't quite understand why... 

"Hello, Lunaria asked, taking a step forward. "I can't explain why, but you seem to have piqued my interest. You see, I am searching for every champion and former champion on this island, of course while learning about everyone here, so would you be so kind as to divulge a few things to me, such as your name and status?" She looked up, yes up, the champion queen was in actuality rather short by comparison, at him, with a gentle smile.
Christopher
He had been here at the island for over two days now, still out and exploring all the details, architecture, and views the paradise had to offer. In the courtyard, mostly alone now, this man was playing with a Carbink. As much a vacation spot this seemed to be, Ulysse's competitive spark and mind were still set on improving and training his pokemon as well as himself. At this time, Ulysse was directing Carbink on how to control the shape of it's crysals to harden as well as become more aerodynamic for precise projectiles.

Each time Carbink improved signficantly, Ulysse rewarded it with praise and treats, and his soft words were so encouraging that it was only obvious he had been doing this a long time. As sweet as it was, his voice and dress were more classic and well-mannered like a butler or business-man. His sharp suit was improved by the slick combed hair and square framed glasses that provided him an air of intelligence and wit. "You're doing wonderful Carbink, look at how sharp these are! No doubt, this will greatly improve damage during a pinch."

He was shortly interrupted by the voice a female standing at a respectable distance, although clearly approaching. Her words laid easily on him, and he returned first by standing up and looking down at her with a gentle smile. "I'm surprised anyone would recognize me, I hope you don't have me confused for someone else. My name is Ulysse. I recognize you as well, of course, who wouldn't, Champion Queen Lunaria." After addressing her, he tucked one arm across his waist and bowed half-way, waiting until after she spoke again to stand straight.
Jonathan
Aah... Ulysse, Ulysse... Where had she heard that name before... Surely Raven would have seen him around and relayed the information, and if not, Lunaria was very disappointed. She racked her brain for a moment, trying to remember just *Where* She heard that name. Ulysse... Oh yes, former champion from a region called Sendai, and... That's... All she really knew about him. Really, huh? So without any other information about him, did that mean she'd have to get to know him the, well, the normal way? It wasn't impossible for her, just that the task seemed very daunting.

"No mistake. You *Are* Sendai's former champion, are you not? I'll admit, I'm flattered you know who I am. It's something that always brightens my day, since I know you aren't from home. No, because if he were from Magveil, she'd already know more about him than his name and title. "I'll be honest... I don't know much about you... Yes, it frustrates me as well." Lunaria looked away with a frown. Something then bumped her leg, and she turned to see Diamond, her Alolan Ninetales, nudging her. "I'm getting to that, uspoykoysya." She ordered, and the ice-fairy type lay on the ground in reply.

"She likes meeting new pokemon," Lunaria explained, turning back to Ulysse. "You have a Carbink, if I'm not mistaken? We don't have those in Magveil... I suppose that's what made her so curious... As for me, I am curious why someone would forsake the role of champion. Naturally, it stands to reason that should you attain this tittle, you would not be handing it over lightly, no?" As she said all this, she spoke incredibly quickly, a habit she'd picked up due to having lots to say, and little time to get to it all.
Christopher
"Actually, I didn't hand it over. I'm still the region's champion, and I've been for six years going on seven now. Of course, it isn't the first time that rumor has gone around, hahaha."

Ulysse walked toward Lunaria and reaches his hand up to his coat pocket. Just before he did, a red beam of a pokeball flashed out and Yennif, Ulysse's Zoroark forced her way of and lunged at Lunaria. Before Yennif even had time to get far, Ulysse had pulled out her pokeball and recalled her back inside. It was so quick, and he did it so casually that it was plainly obvious he knew Yennif was going to do that.

Carbink followed behind with a happy jingle, then floated over to inspect the other Pokemon with curios little clinks. Ulysse put away Yennif's pokeball and extended his hand out, warmly, and beamed a soft grin down to the woman. "I like meeting new people, and Pokemon as well. That's why I accepted the invitation here. I should say, you're the first person to have known who I was. Understandable, since Sendai is so far away."
Jonathan
"Really!?" Lunaria asked, shocked that she'd apparently missed something there. "Where did that rumor even come from then?" Of course, when it came to anyone famous or powerful, there's tons of rumors that pop up, and make their rounds amongst the masses... "It seems to me tha- AGHHH!" She screamed, seeing the face of a Zoroark lunging at her, as if it were out for blood. She took a few shaky breaths afterwards, as she tried to calm her mind. It wasn't well known what happened to Lunaria that caused her to lose her arm. It wasn't a secret amongst her people that she had, for that was somewhat hard to hide. But exactly *What* Caused it, and the ensuing fear was a closely kept secret... No one can knoe she's scared of Zoroark...

"Apologies, I was in deep thought, which must have made me jumpy." She said, with a light laugh.
"I'm glad you like meeting new people. I like *Learning* About new people. They fascinate me, and want to find the best way to learn about someone... Without having to talk to all of them." 

Lunaria wasn't exactly the social type, alright? She was a busy queen, with a lot of people to keep track of. And many, many, weren't acting as friends just out of the goodness of their hearts. So unless it was a child or one of her elites, the Magveil champ was... Less than adapt in one on one conversation.
"Perhaps you have a solution?"
Ashley
Mostly just so you know when it's done.
Christopher
"I think talking to someone is the best and most efficient way to get to know them. After all, who knows more about someone than themselves? I apologize for my Pokemon, just then... She can be a bit protective of me around girls. I hope she didn't frighten you too much." Regardless of the reasoning, Ulysse expected anyone would become jumpy at a strange creature jumping at them like so. Given Zoroark's less than passive appearance, it wasn't hard to justify, either.

"If you don't like talking with people, another way might be to watch them talk to other people. Perhaps, it may come off as creepy to some, but I find no harm in it as long as you respect their privacy." Ulysse, for a moment, wanted to put his hand atop her head as if a child needed to be comforted, but at the same moment reminded himself of personal boundaries. He had only met this woman, and as short as she was, she was no little girl. His hands slipped casually into his pockets, since she didn't seem interested in the handshake. He didn't let that bother him.

"Your Ninetales also looks much different than the kind we have in my home region. I've heard much about regional variants among the same Pokemon, but this is actually the first time I've left my home country to see it for myself."