"Yeeeep..." Mr.Cress stated as he looked away from the poffin commercial that was running on the tv, his brown gaze instead settling down on the two nearby figures of Illana and her siblings. "Thats a wrap I think. She got farther this year than the last, but Moon's Hydreigon is an absolute beast!" He sighed and hefted himself off the couch, then lumbered off into the kitchen. "See, just when you think the journey is over it turns out that it is just the beginning." There was the sound of the fridge closing before he entered the room once more, a slight smile on his face. "Speaking of starting the journey...I think its about time you start your own journey." He began, setting down a packet of frozen mochi and rubbing his hands together excitedly. Her<br/>father was quiet for a moment, his smile never fading from his features. "So ,Illana..your mother and I talked...and we thought we could throw a few things in your bag before you head out and formally start working for Dr.Hemlock...."<br/><br/>Moving to the kitchen briefly he let out a grunt and returned with a large heavy looking hiking back pack! The bag was colored a gradually darkening shade of blue and was decorated with several mother of pearl seashells that chimed softly as he moved the bag.<br/>"Here you are! state of the art. Store keeper told me she will store things even when it seems it doesn't have room! Some yahoo about portable space nonsense...I didn't pay much attention but ill tell you I sure stuffed them to bursting!" "Anyhooo... here ya go. Bathroom supplies, Bedrolls..Expandable tent, berry sacks, map, mobile phone, Pokemon food container, regular rations bag,10 potions, 1 full heals...." Her father took a moment to breath, moving his hands to his hips. "... 7 pokeballs for collecting, 3 greatballs for the rares you run into, and a lucky ultraball for the one you just gotta grab!" He grinned and slapped the counter. " Now...this is where I spent the big kohonas...see, outside is a brand new hover bike that will get you where you need to go! Just...stick to the roads. Shes not meant for dodging trees."<br/>He then paused for a moment, reaching down and lifting up some of the seashells that decorated the bag. "...As a family we all spent a lot of time at the sea...we live within walking distance after all." His voice then turned into a hushed whisper as he pushed the stuffed bag towards her again. "Your siblings couldn't bring themselves to see you off, so they instead decorated your bag in these shells...hoping that when you see them you will remember to visit them and show them  all the pokemon you befriended along the way."<br/>Lifting a hand he patted Illana on the shoulder and gave her a smile. "Go upstairs and pack anything else,but dont forget to talk to your mom before you-"<br/><br/>Suddenly Miss Cress's voice sounded out from the nearby home office, her tone civil but clearly displeased. "Honey! can you please come here...The bank just called in with a ridiculose charge that set off the fraud alert...Did you go and buy 5 pokeballs, 3 greatballs, 5 full heals, 5 potions and...A sylph Co Blue Latias brand Hoverbike?"<br/>The father visably winced and gave a sad smile. "Daughter...If this is the last time we ever talk, Know that your daddy loves you very much!" He whispered to her and walked over to the office room. "Coming honey~!"