[Sure enough, Mondo can be found waiting there with his Pokémon out. Ryder is looking surly as usual, but at least she doesn't have any intention of hurting poor Shaun.]
[Shaun shows up right on time, with Finn the Nidoking and Susie the Floatzel as his escorts.
Shaun sees Mondo waiting and breaks into a run, although he pulls up short when he gets closer.
W...ow... Um. He didn't think his friend was that...big. Shaun freezes, too close to just leave and too far to have said hello.
It's not quite fear that's overtaken him- no, he's not afraid of Mondo. But even though Shaun's grown almost six inches in the past year, Mondo's still a giant in comparison to him.]
[It's okay because the intimidation lessens with the familiar greeting. It reminds Shaun that yes, this is the same guy he's been talking to over the 'Gear.
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[Sure enough, Mondo can be found waiting there with his Pokémon out. Ryder is looking surly as usual, but at least she doesn't have any intention of hurting poor Shaun.]
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Shaun sees Mondo waiting and breaks into a run, although he pulls up short when he gets closer.
W...ow... Um. He didn't think his friend was that...big. Shaun freezes, too close to just leave and too far to have said hello.
It's not quite fear that's overtaken him- no, he's not afraid of Mondo. But even though Shaun's grown almost six inches in the past year, Mondo's still a giant in comparison to him.]
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Hey, kid!
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Shaun smiles and starts walking again.]
Hey, Oowada!
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[But right, down to business.]
So, what do you know about self-defense? You ever been in a fight before?
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Uh... sometimes me and my brother fought with toy swords. That was a long time ago, though.