[Shenandoah]

((It's okay!))

Izzy flushed with anger and hurt at being dismissed so abruptly by someone she trusted. Blast stared between the two. She turned to look at the Wartortle with a clearly irritated expression. "I'm sorry, Blast, but my friend-" At this, she shot a glare at Nicole. "-normally has better manners."

"Uh, hey... It's okay," he said, looking between the two of them. Izzy wasn't sure what he was thinking, but it seemed to be somewhat calculating to her. "So... you've got an odd name," he started, trying to push the conversation back on track. "Where'd you say you were from again?"

Izzy looked at him with suspicion. "I didn't," she said slowly, thinking to herself 'He's kinda pushy... and nosey.' "Do you know the area?" she asked, deliberately asking another question in response to his.

"Of course!" the Wartortle replied, standing a touch straighter. "Want me to show you around?" Izzy looked at Nicole, wondering what her friend would say.