[Shenandoah]

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Sandy turned and looked at the person that had just walked up. He towered over her by about a foot and she had to tilt her head back just to even see his face. He was handsome with his dark hair spiked out and dark clothes. She felt like a summer child compared to his almost winter-y attire in her cutoffs, light tee shirt, and bright red converse. "Yeah, I am," she said, also politely as she didn't want to step on any toes just yet. This was a good day and she didn't want to ruin it by arguing, especially this early and before she'd ever gotten her first Pokemon! "Are you here to see the Professor, too?"

She realized it was a dumb question even as she spoke as he had asked her if she had been waiting herself, but she was saved from total humiliation when the door opened to reveal an elderly gentleman in a white lab coat, khaki slacks, and a red button down. "Hello," he said upon seeing the two young adults on his doorstep. After a moment his eyes lit up in recognition. "Oh! It's you, Miss Shore. And you, Mr. Musik. I'm glad you both made it. Come on inside." He stood aside, ushering the two through the door with a friendly smile.

Embarrassment coloring her cheeks, she followed the older man inside, ducking her head slightly to hide the flush as she gripped the strap of her bag. This was not how she had envisioned starting her quest! But then again, she thought to herself, when does life ever do exactly what you wanted it to do?