As the two brunette trainers met, they would be able to hear an excited voice bobbing in and out around them.
"
Tobias!" It was a sing-songy, light voice, possibly one of a child. Or at least, what sounded like a young adult. "
Come on! We are going to be late!" The two would hear this voice bob to the right, then seemingly across and past them, popping up on the left side. "
Tobias!" There was a bubble of laughter, followed by a quick set of boots pounding against the packed dirt. Smaller, quicker steps might be heard if they really strained to listen. Soon enough, though, they would see an Aron dart out from a side path, charging right towards them, green eyes sparkling.
A five foot, seven inch - give or take - blond was hot on the Aron's heels, stumbling as they burst around the corner. With a mewling Skitty trailing after them. "
You little turd!" More laughter, the blond - dressed in a loose fitting, flowery print shirt and khakis, with thick hiking boots and a bag flapping at their hip - lurched forward as the Aron - clearly Tobias - turned back to look at them. With a cry, and an attempt at scattering further or faster, Tobias turned and stumbled over its own little feet as the blond came crashing down, arms out in an attempt to grab the little thing. As they grabbed Tobias, the blond managed to conk their head with a soft metallic sound, before bundling around Tobias and tumbling further, rolling across the dirt once, twice, before stopping. A very prominent red spot just beneath their right eye, glasses now dirtied not only with sweat, but also dirt, the blond would let out a sigh of relief as they shifted into an upright position. "
You are lucky you are really durable, or else we both would have been hurt!" they chided gently.
The Skitty had slown down, trotting up towards the two brunettes who were a few feet from where the blond rolled to. It tilted its head, mewled up at them, and then trotted over to the blond.
"
Ah! Nikki, I am so sorry. Here, have some water." They pulled a little bowl from their bag and poured some water from their canteen into it for the Skitty, who chirped in response before partaking in some water.
Finally, they turned towards the pair. "
Hey! I'm sorry to have kept you waiting!" They tried to stand with Tobias still in their arms, before the steel poke'mon wiggled out and plopped, before dipping its head towards the bowl for some water too. "
I would have been here sooner, but Tobias is such a trouble maker!" Laughing, they would wave it off, before coming closer and holding out their hand.
"
I'm Gingko! It's nice to finally meet you, Katrina and Dallas!" Their cheek was still red from making contact with the Aron's thick steel skull, but they seemed completely unphased by it.
Taking their glasses from their face momentarily, they pulled a cloth from their bag and wiped the lenses. "
Are you two all ready to go?"