May the Games Begin... [Eira, Marcus, Z, Zandrophin][CLOSED]

"That's a good outlook for a little boy to have," Eira said quietly, smiling slightly at Z. "I've never seen an Axew before. Do you know what region they originated from?"

Eira's smile brightened at their interaction as she hugged Spheal. It was strange that she was enjoying the company of humans, but she guess that it was because she was in a different land once again. "You two have a great relationship. How long have the two of you been partners?"

"Have you traveled all around Asemon?" Eira asked in wonder, having never left Silvertree until coming here for this contest. "Or have you stayed in this kingdom?"

"I just left my country to come here for this contest," Eira admitted, looking down at her partner. "We miss our home and can't wait to go back."

Akane twirled her hair around her long finger. A cruel smile tugged at the corners of her mouth. She watched as they all discussed routine ideas, pokemon, and other things. They were getting buddy buddy; not that it mattered to the red-haired queen. She leaned over to her guard again,

"They have absolutely no idea what's in store for them. The stage is set. I cannot wait to reveal what's waiting for them behind those curtains. I have studied contests for many years as you know. This will throw them all for a loop. Their skills will be put to the test for sure."

She giggled and her guard snickered at the inside joke. The red lady shifted in her chair, anxious to see whom the fourth contestant would be. She looked over again. The contestants were already growing on her. She would feel proud to award any of them with the badge, but alas, only one person gets to have one of her coveted badges.

Akane was snapped out of her dosing at a sharp scream from her contestants. She immediately sent her guards to the source to check up on the contestant and provide any necessary accommodations. The guards returned soon after to her side, and she resumed her daydreaming. The air in the Hall was thick with anticipation from every person there spectator and contestant alike. The badge sat in its box just waiting to be awarded. Akane posed an idea of maybe hosting a magnificent ball for the first official contest winner in Asemon. And it was maybe there she could talk to that charming brunette woman whom she bothered not to remember her name.