Stephen
*The Prof. Was out doing some fieldwork, as he wasn't really used to all the free time and wanted something confortable and familiar to enjoy. He'd been walking around the island, recording a few Pokemon he saw and judging the general quality of the ecosystem. Humming to himself, he walked through a small clearing into the lake, and as he did, he saw a Litleo happily running around the area. ~~Just like his. Just like him. Just like HIM-~~ Sycamore's smile dropped in an instant as he grabbed a Nest Ball. Holding it like a pitcher would a baseball, he sent it rocketing forward to collide with the small fire type before it knew what was happening. One shake, two shake, three shakes, caught. Sycamore continued to glare at the unmoving ball for a while before he 'came to' and sighed, shaking his head and running a hand through his hair before he moved forward to collect the ball and stare at it.*
Billy
While Sycamore was staring at the ball. A Marshadow rose out from the ground and stared up at him. A few moments later a female ran up and swooped him into her arms. "You can't run off like that!" She looked up and saw Sycamore and she flinched. "I-I'm so sorry! Was he bothering you?" Marshadow kept on looking up at the man with a blank stare on his face.
Stephen
*He only noticed the Pokémon as the female ran up to him, his eyes widening as she scooped it up. He was quite amazed, though he should've known there'd be lots and lots of mythicals.* "A Marshadow, yes? Marvellous! No, no, I was actually just a bit lost in thought when this fellow showed up... You must be quite a marvellous trainer yourself to own such a rare Pokémon!" *He gave her his trademark warm smile, and he was nothing like how he'd seemed when he was around Hayama.*
Billy
"Aha... T-Thank you.." She fiddled with her hair nervously and Marshadow jumped on her head. *'W-What do I say..? Do I introduce myself..?'* She bit her lip and Marshadow patted her head. She's idolized Sycamore for quite a long time and she wanted to make a good impression, but at the moment, she wasn't doing a very good job. She just stood there awkwardly while playing with her hair.
Ruth
*He noticed the behaviour but didn't exactly comment on it as he continued to stare at the small shadow creature on top of her. Fascinating... But he had to focus.* "I believe I saw you at the dance, though I don't think you ever introduced yourself. It is Monika, yes?" *He smiled at her again.*
Billy
She scratched the back of her head. "Y-Yeah... That's me.." She tried her best to give him a friendly smile back. She put her hands to the side, "So... What are you doing out here..?"
Stephen
*He gave her a smile.* "I was looking around to see what kinds of Pokémon were found on the island. Ecosystems, if you would. It seems the wildlife is quite diverse, though whether that's just natural or because of importation is still a bit of a mystery to me... But in time I'll figure it out."
Billy
She put her hand on her chin. "I remember earlier today me and Leon were.." She froze up, she quickly made up an excuse. "Laying in bed together, and a Hoopa just came out of nowhere with Hayama, then it disappeared through a yellow hoop! It was so weird.."
Stephen
*He paused and stared at her for a second. So she was... Possibly, dating the Galar Champion. Interesting... Well, he still had to make appearances so he gave another smile, only a bit more annoyed and forced-looking.* "Yes, quite the prankster... Hoopa is actually Hayama's Pokemon, and it can use the move Hyperspace Hole to instantly transport itself and other things or people through space. In other words it has portal abilities... Though it likes to trick people or use their words against them. Ask it to take you to the beach and you might wind up out at sea in the path of a wave!" *He laughed a little, the creature WAS quite interesting, the same could be said for Marshadow and most other Mythical Pokemon.*
Billy
"Yeah... Marshadow is quite the trickster aswell... As you just saw.." Marshadow gave a slight smile and jumped on Sycamore's head. Monika went pale, "Aaahh! Don't do that!"
Ruth
=*He sort of tried to look up at it, though he didn't really mind. It was honestly quite a cute Pokemon the more he looked at it, and he smiled at her.* "It seems fine, unless there's something I don't know about?"