William
Cinder would be shopping around the boutique for some more clothes for a hiking session high up in the mountains. She wasn't planning to go there wearing a skirt, tank top and nothing to protect herself from the elements so she needed something fashionable and practical to help her out.

Cinder would be in the boutique, searching for a new outfit for a future hiking expedition at the mountainside. She wasn't keen on wearing just a tank top, skirt and high heels at the top of a summit, at mount Sigford. Rather she wanted to be prepared in something fashionable and practical.
Billy
Crystal would be searching for clothes, similar to Cinder. Despite not needing anything specifically for winter, a change of wardrobe is actually nice. A fear kept running through her mind as she continued to browse.

*What if.. They know?*

Know about what? Well, she's been hiding out in her room for the past few months, and avoided as much interaction as possible. Her usually outgoing and positive self self did a complete 180 recently, and not even Crystal herself knows why.

Thinking too much about this meant only bad things, though. As she would accidentally bump into Cinder.

"O-oh.. Sorry- Are you okay?"
Elise
Cinder wouldn't really take notice of Crystal until she bumped into the blond. The way she looked kinda seemed like Cinder but 5 to 6 years ago, almost like she was walking through a time machine. "Wait are you? No sorry, thought you were me from the past." Cinder chuckled as she casually walked a bit away from her after getting bumped. Of course one of them was way younger, compared to Cinder sitting in her early twenties, a seasoned Pokemon trainer, champion and a younger gym leader. The two seemed to look quite familiar with Cinder's blond hair and eye color mirroring Crystal.
Billy
Crystal would just nervously chuckle at Cinders comment, nodding. She wasn't really paying any attention to what she said, but just trying to seem like she was. 

"Ahaha... Yeah. I get that." 

Taking a closer look at Cinder, she really did seem similar to Crystal.. Luckily she was confident she didn't have a secret twin, but still. 

She would realize quickly that she wouldn't be recognized, as this is somebody who came to the island more recently, and she would seem notably less stressed after that realization. 

"I don't think I've ever seen you here before.. How long have you been on the island?" 

*I need to start making friends again.. Staying there all of the time only causes me more pain. Can't be good for my Pokémon either..*
Elise
Cinder on the other hand was someone easily noticeable. She was a child star on Pokestar studios, a three times champion at the Pokémon World Tournament and part of an acting dynasty. Of course Cinder had no clue who Crystal was or her secret as she waved and smiled, "Oh hey! My name is Cinder, Cinder Zhou." She said as she then gave a curtsy to her with her light blue dress.
Billy
The curtsy seemed a bit over the top in Crystals opinion, but it is what it is. 

"Cinder? That's a nice name.. Seems a bit familiar, but I don't know." 

Crystal hasn't ever really been in the spotlight. Besides the media attention from the Alola Incident... She's been pretty low when it comes to popularity, despite being a gym leader. 

"I'm Crystal, Crystal Hanoshi. I'm the ice gym leader from Hoenn."
Elise
Cinder had absolutely no idea on what the Alola Incident in the first place as she explained to Crystal, "Oh that's neat, my bff Ella probably beat you at one point, I never went to Hoenn but I know she has traveled, a lot.." Cinder explained to Crystal. "Wait why am I talking about her, so I'm just Cinder Zhou..." She said, trying to be humble about her skilled background.
Billy
She just kept on nodding as Cinder kept on talking, confused, but not really wanting to say much about it. 

"Doesn't ring a bell.. Most people who challenge me usually fall under the category of beating me and leaving, or being dramatic when they lose and then leave. Most of them don't care for introductions.. Fine by me, but still." 

She'd just shrug, the way that challengers act is a complete mystery, since she never attempted the gym challenge... Maybe she should some time-

"Well, nice to meet you, again." 

And just as Cinder doesn't know about the Alola incident, Crystal has zero clue who she is.
Elise
Cinder had no idea what else to say outside of just compliments she thought. It was obvious that Crystal didn't really care about who she was which was nice for a change, usually someone would ask for an autograph or two. Instead she just looked at Crystal's outfit and smiled, "You know, I absolutely love how that blouse looks on you!" She said with the most upmost sincerity. Cinder in the meantime was dressed up like a Princess, she had a keystone in her Tiara made of real platinum and other jewels, a choker with a crystalized diamond heart, a light blue color dress that seemed to sparkle like diamonds, with silver opera gloves and silver stockings. On her feet were a pair of pumps that almost seemed like glass slippers with two crystalized hearts on them. She has a wonderful blue handbag from a designers brand. Of course the Cinderella look a like was dressed to the absolute nines, despite you know, there wasn't a need to.
Billy
Crystal smiled after the compliment, it had been a while since she had gotten one, after all.. 

"Oh, thanks! Your outfit looks really nice too. Almost as if you're royalty or something along those lines." 

Crystals outfit was a lot more simple than Cinders. Just a white overcoat and pink blouse under it that probably cost.. Not that much, and a pair of blue skinny jeans that made her appearance a clear aim at being casual, somewhat. Her shoes were a bit more cutesy than casual, being brown boots with a big brown ball of cotton at the end of each lace. 

"I was actually thinking of going up the mountain after this, so decided to stop here for a bit to see if there's anything I wanted to grab. It really has been a bit since I've been here." 

In her current apparel, looks alone would indicate she would freeze to an uncertain demise, but who knows?
Elise
"Wow!" Cinder smiled as if she felt as if she really was meeting a clone/pastself or whatever. She looked at Crystal's outfit and she definitely agreed with her not going up to the mountains with how her outfit is, ditto went for Cinder. Cinder nodded as she said, "Well here's the funny thing right? I was gonna go to the mountains too! For a short hike or two or whatever! Ditto! Anyways I am also here to just buy some clothes that are fashionable for a mountain trip, or rather see what clothes that I don't already own for one." Cinder said, unaware she was flaunting her massive wealth. The young lady definitely knew that she would not only freeze to death on the mountain but probably fall to her death with those shoes she was wearing. But hey she might look fabulous while she's gone.
Billy
She would laugh a bit after that. Cinder really just reminds Crystal of herself. Practically like a mirror that she's talking to. 

"You were going to go as well? Hm, how about we go together then?" 

Crystal starting panicking internally after that. She didn't exactly plan to be interacting this much when she went out, so why did she just say that?? 

"Being fashionable is the least of worries.. It's more about not being super cold. I probably won't buy anything, anyways. It doesn't seem that they have anything I want." 

She wasn't planning on freezing to death nor falling to death. For all she knew, it would just be a casual hike-
Elise
"Well fashionable is a side effect, it is true, I rather not freeze to death at that point." Cinder smiled as she looked at Crystal and looked back at herself, or rather thought about herself since she didn't have a mirror in front of her, but my Arceus was Crystal the closest thing she did have to one. "A casual hike would be fun, I mean you are an ice type trainer so I presume the cold never bothered you anyway?" Cinder said as she sang out the few last words.
Billy
She would groan as she sang out those lyrics. 

"I've heard that joke so much, you have no clue.. But yeah, I can basically wear anything and still be fine hiking on that mountain, so I'm not too worried."

She would then get an idea, and untie her hair, it flowing down her back practically the same as before, but making the mirror effect seem more real.

"Have a fire type and you'll never be cold. Raise an ice type and you'll be used to the cold." She would say and laugh a bit.
Elise
Cinder would smile and instead one up her by taking her Tiara off and grabbing a hair tie in her purse to tie her hair in the same fashion that Crystal was. "Look at me! I'm reverse Crystal!" She joked before going back to the fire type topic. "That's funny I have both a fire type and an ice type on my team." She said before her Charizard and Aloan Ninetales came out of their balls, right on cue.
Billy
"Then I'm reverse Cinder!" She would chuckle a bit and smile, she felt more at ease now than before. 

She would send out an alolan ninetails of her own upon seeing the other one.

"I've had her since I was a kid. Helped me through some tough times."
Ryan
It was pretty clear she wasn't getting the picture.
Billy
"Likewise. Having a Pokémon for a long time honestly makes brings them closer to their Pokémon, I'd say." 

She would pet Darcy. 

"Always nice to have this fluffball by my side."
Elise
Xuehua would look at Darcy with one of her eyes raised as she said, "Pokemon Sounds" (I mean do you want to fight? I just wanted to get my fur done later.) 

"Same for me!" Cinder exclaimed as she gave Xuehua a back rub, causing her to make a purring noise. "Man the fur is so soft, pretty and cool in more ways than one." Cinder commented as she her Charizard Ryoko decided to just walk to the Pokémon clothing store.
Billy
"Exactly! Alolan Ninetales are an amazing species of Pokémon." 

She would glance over at the Charizard that just.. Walked off. 

"Yeah..." She would pause for a moment. "I can't even imagine a world without Pokémon.. Would be a terrible place."

"Your Pokémon just shops by herself? That's impressive. Darcy takes a solid 30 minutes before I have to start giving recommendations.."

"Still lovable as ever, though. Crazy to believe that I got someone to cover for me while I'm on vacation here-"

"Wow, you have such well trained pokemon. Darcy loves being chaotic, it's like she was meant for it-" She would chuckle.

She would grasp onto another pokeball, and then let it go. Seems her ideas of letting that pokemon out for a bit were stopped. "You seem like a great trainer to your pokemon."
Elise
Cinder smiled, "Well thanks! They're well behaved and ready to battle if needed! What pokemon is in that anyways?" Cinder asked as she looked at the ball Crystal was holding as Xuehua cried, "Pokemon sounds" (Well let's see how it could work after we get our fur done!).
Billy
She would look at the ball again, tempted to send the Pokémon out.. But she honestly didn't want to deal with this menace to her sanity right now. 

"Just my Weavile. He can get into so much trouble.."
Ryan
She would simply nod in response, smiling.
Billy
"Well, how about you finish shopping, and then we head over. I prefer going up there while it's still day-"
Elise
She would look at the ball and she nodded as she and her Pokemon were to continue shopping for some cute winter clothes for the hiking trip.
Billy
She would just stand there, staring off into space... Before realizing Cinder was gone... Along with Darcy- "I zone out for five seconds and you run off.. Seriously?" She would shake her head in disapproval before going off to find her, going the opposite direction of where Cinder went.
Elise
Cinder would smile as she got to the cash register, grabbing the clothes she needed after a long time in the changing room. She purchased what she wanted as she seemed to not notice that her Ninetales seemed to had committed mitosis. "Huh, where is Crystal?" Cinder asked as she grabbed two shopping bags out and her Aloan Ninetales holding one with her mouth.
Billy
Crystal was on the other side of the store, frantically rushing row through row, trying to find her ninetales. It wasn't hard to spot her.
Ryan
She would take a glance at Xuehua and get an empty bag, holding it in her mouth, the goal was to create more confusion by making it so that it was harder to tell them apart.
Elise
Cinder was confused with Crystal being gone as she shouted, "Crystal?" Cinder exclaimed as Xuehua looked at Darcy, giving her a nod as if she knew what was the joke and was in on it.
Billy
She would turn back towards Cinder.. And notice the two ninetales behind her. Her sudden panic was cut short, realizing what had happened. Crystal would then walk over to Cinder. "Holy- thank you so much.. Darcy almost gave me a panic attack when she went missing.. Didn't realize she followed you."
Ryan
She would just grin towards her twin, almost like she was telepathically saying 'Oh, this is going to be good.'
Billy
"Aww, so can I. At least I have this cute troublemaker back-" She would go over to Darcy, petting her.

"Did you get what you needed to?"
Elise
"Yep! Also with this scarf, we can easily recognize which ninetales is which!" Cinder smiled as she looked at Xuehua who had to say, "Nine!" (I really do enjoy this scarf and sadly the jig is indeed up.) "So let's see, what do you want to do now? I was thinking of going hiking, unless you want to stay here for a bit longer? Or would you rather just leave now?" Cinder asked Crystal.
Billy
She would simply shrug. "We can go whenever, do what you want, I'm not in a rush."

"Right, you never really answered my question before.. How long have you been on the island for?"
Elise
"A month? I kinda forgot really." Cinder explained to Crystal as Xuehua smiled with Darcy, "Pokemon noises!" (Yep! Anyways I can't wait to relax in the cold mountain, this place is a bit too hot.) As Cinder said that, Ryoko came back with a new riding saddle for Cinder to use in a flight or two later. It was a cool leather mount with two extra satchels that can be used to put anything else Cinder needed. Cinder grabbed the saddle as she helped put it onto Ryoko's back perfectly. 

"If we want we can fly there to the mountain." She explained to Crystal as she pointed as Ryoko.
Billy
"A month? That explains it.. I've been here a lot longer than a month.. Well, technically. I've had to leave for periods of time to attend to my gym leader duties."
Elise
"Well why not try it once? It's not like it's gonna be the end of you." Before Cinder chuckled a bit at the pun she just said, "Ha, Chills. Anyways I'll tell Ryoko to go real slow if you want." Cinder said as Ryoko made a begrudging grunt for yes. Xuehua smiled at the mansion room ice cave, "Pokemon Sounds." (Lucky! Our room is more moderately temperate for human comfort, it's not too cold but that's the problem!) 

"Wow, can't believe I'm meeting a seasoned veteran on the island, well that explains a bit."
Billy
"Well, it could be the end of me, I dunno-" 

Flying on a Pokémon was something that scared her a lot with just the concept, but.. Cinder was right. Just once.

"Yep.. A veteran alright." It hurt to think about the old times on the island. She had so many friends, a love interest, even.. But then they all had to go back, and she hasn't seen them since. What she'd give to see most of her friends again is a lot. 

"It's an.. Interesting experience for sure."
Dallas
Okay I was going to wait three more months but I'm too bored
Billy
"Well.. U-uhm.. There's been a lot I've experienced. I went on a date with someone, and then.. She.. Just kinda left. I mean, I get she had her job just.. It was so sudden. That, and the mess left behind of my apprentice, who also managed to get here.. Shes a wild story of her own.." 

Crystal would rub the back of her head, sighing. She knew that thinking in a negative light would just ruin the whole reason she came back, so.. Why still hang onto the past? 

This train of thought made her space out for a few seconds, shaking her head as she realized she was in fact in the middle of a conversation. 

"Sorry- I mean.. Yeah, sure. I can do that, I guess- as long as you promise I won't plummet to my death-"

Crystals expression would become slightly more annoyed, but still more in a neutral light.

"-Then I'd be fine with it.. I suppose- there's a first time for anything. Is that the quote, even..?"
Ryan
"*Ah, I'm so funny. Anyways yeah, you should show up sometime!!! It's super comfy.. And you can meet my bestie, Rika!*"
Elise
"You on a date!? And you're the one who got dumped?! They must had made plenty of bad decisions before!" Cinder jester trying to help Crystal get over her past as she then smiled, "Yeah we won't fall to our deaths! We'll freeze instead!" Cinder joked trying to keep the time of the conversation light hearted.

Xuehua nodded, *"Yeah sometimes I'm relegated to fan duty cause a Charizard like Ryoko seems to be its own furnace. We made fried eggs once using her body, let alone that tail of hers. Anyways it would be a nice change of pace to relax somewhere cold. And Rika! What kind of Pokemon are they? Ice?"*
Billy
"I don't know if dumped is the right word, but whatever happened, she must not have had time to tell me- it doesn't matter. It was a while back, anyways." 

A while back for sure, almost like crystal aged a full year since starting this conversation.. Isn't that odd? Wait no it's not this is just a fourth wall break- 

Crystals expression would offset to something a bit more nervous after Cinder made that death comment. 

"Or we could not.. Die? Hopefully..?"
Ryan
"*Fried eggs? I love those.. The fact that Ryoko is hot enough to let those cook is really funny.. Why be the fan when everything's cold? Always! Snow is so tranquil.. It's like we don't need any other kind of weather.*" 

She'd giggle, looking off for a moment. 

"*Froslass, yeah. She's more on the shy side, but still has about the same chaotic energy. I assure you, this is going to be awesome!*"
Elise
"So ghosted..." Cinder remarked as she quickly moved on to assuage her fears. "Trust me! With me by your side! I'll be sure to save both of us and get to the peak ASAP!" Cinder smiled as Xuehua began to speak. 

*"Yeah. Cinder has me sit next to the fan during the summer while Ryoko sit next to it during the winter. Me personally, I would prefer that she leaves the room cold instead. Although I don't mind it being winter, I can always just go outside instead. Ooo a Frostlass. I don't really know too many ghost types. I know Cinder's friend and rival Ella has a ghost type. I think it's also part dragon too. What was it... Ah yes, a Dragapult!"*
Billy
"That's not-" 

Crystal would attempt to protest with those words but she knew she had to admit defeat, that's exactly what happened. 

"Yeah, I got ghosted. And.. Take your time, we don't have to rush or anything. Isn't that the whole point of a vacation?"
Ryan
"*Fan shenanigans.. Well, luckily Crystal doesn't like the heat, so I've never had to deal with that. Except for that one time that simping Arcanine tried to melt me- that's a different story though. Winter is fun, because of everything you can do outside! I love it.. Oh, and I eat the tears of dragapult for breakfast.*" 

Ice/Fairy woah who would have expected that?
Elise
Cinder smiled as she remarked, "Sorry I was trying to hype this all up. Taking our time sure is fine however." Cinder said as she pulled out a new jacket from her bag and slipped it on. "Does this look good on me?" Cinder asked Crystal.
William
Meanwhile Xuehua smiled, "Oooo. Someone tried to date you huh? That's adorable... I know for a fact Ryoko has a crush on Ella's Charizard... Now for the rest my teammates. I'm not sure."
Billy
"I know, it's fine- I'm always just a bit nervous, about everything.. It's annoying, I know." 

She'd take a few moments to ponder before deciding on a respond. 

"Yeah, I think you look really cute in it! It suits you well."
Ryan
"*It's not adorable, it's annoying- Actually.. It was one of the gym leaders pokemon from that region wasnt it- Fortunately he's *Never* Going to show back up, he was just sad and desperate. Tried making it clear I wasn't into him but the dog just doesn't know what no means.. Like literally. Anyways, a crush? That's juicy.. Nothing on my end, but that could change.*"
Elise
"Yeah and I guess I'm the opposite really... Outgoing and willing to put myself out there! So what are you planning to wear?" Cinder asked as 雪花 nodded to Darcy, "Gross. Should had froze that dog solid if he didn't understand No. Yeah crushes are juicy, she got one ever since that Ella fella beat Cinder in her title defense match and the last match up was between two Charizards." She explained.
Billy
"Hm.. I'll look through my wardrobe, see what I have.. Haven't exactly made up my mind yet."
Ryan
"*I WOULD have, but it just didn't work. Nor did he leave me alone- again, it was a weird situation. And that's how it started? Wow.. And how long ago did this occur?*"
Elise
"I see. I already made up mine! I also plan on kicking on some new boots too!" Cinder said with a smile as 雪花 nodded, "Wild. I would consider trying to get Crystal to battle that gym leader somehow. As for the length, I think last year actually. We haven't met Ella since. Ella is Cinder's lifelong rival who took a 3 year training pilgrimage after we beat her in the finals for the Pokémon World Tournament in Unova where we won our first championship that year... Cinder got lazy after she defended her second win and we spent less time training and more time making money out of deals and stuff. Ella came in and took it for all our worth. We would had won had we trained. Anyways Ryoko I guess has a thing for Pokémon stronger than her, especially other Charizards."
Billy
"New boots? I'm excited to see, then. You definitely have a lot of passion and always seem to look good in anything. Although I haven't known you for too long, I suppose.. Still."
Ryan
"*Firstly, it would be a pain in the ass with all of the type matchups and crippling social anxiety.. Well, on Crystals end, anywho.. We might be able to pull it off, but I'd have to use some sneaky trickery to do it, for sure. I get it, though. We definitely haven't been needing the training, but if we want to go against stronger opponents, then we definitely aren't at the level we used to be. Man, I was strong back then. Anyways, poor girl.. Tell her to just confess! Who knows when she'll next get the chance with that erratic of a meet schedule.*"
Elise
"Yeah I see. Honestly I'm starting to wonder if we could share clothes actually. We're pretty similar facially and stature wise as well..." Cinder said before remember she was wearing high heels as she looked down at her feet and then up... "Okay not sure about height but... I bet we can make something work." Cinder said as 雪花 nodded, "Well I can't wait to see you in action with a battle one day... As for Ryoko, she totally does. I totally want to see them succeed!"