"You don't even have to say anything! Just nod your head!" The frantic man hurriedly said to you.
Almost unconsciously, you nod along, where the man places a set of keys in your hand and runs off. Once he's disappeared from view, you turn your attention to the villa before you. So strange that he would just give away such a seemingly expensive house, but you're not one to look a gift horse in the mouth.
After carefully unlocking the front door with the keys you were given, you let ${Favorite.Pokémon} out of their Pokeball for them to inspect your new living space. It was barren, but still gave off an air of elegance. ${Favorite.Pokémon} turned to you and nodded happily, indicating they're happy with it too. You grin at them. "Wanna take a stroll down by the beach?" You ask them. ${Favorite.Pokémon} nonverbally agrees.
The bright, sunny beach provides a sharp contrast to the usual cold and cloudy weather of the Sinnoh region. You savor the sensation of the warm breeze in your face and the scent of the sea. ${Favorite.Pokémon} had their eyes closed and walked by you with a relaxed posture.
You stop in your tracks when you see a woman sunbathing on a towel. Upon closer inspection, your heart skips a beat as you recognize the woman. Her sunglasses cover her eyes, but her long, blonde hair and tall, slender figure is unmistakable.
It's Cynthia.
Former Champion of the Sinnoh region.
You try to step by her as to not disturb her peaceful state, but she notices you out of the corner of her eye and sits up to see you. Your mini-panic attack at possibly having annoyed her quickly fades as Cynthia smiles warmly at you upon recognizing you.
"Oh, hello ${Character.Name}. Fancy meeting you here." She greets you.
You can feel your cheeks glow redder the longer you gaze at her immaculate body, so you quickly respond.
"Uh, yeah, hey, Cynthia." You awkwardly reply. She giggles slightly before waving you closer to her.