"Oh, hi!" Fostea was all smiles, rarely minding the way strangers seemed to pass by her home all the time... and even an unusual-looking Lucario was no exception to the rule. "I haven't seen you around here before. Need anything?"
Future destinations and forecasts were normally mapped out with stark precision. Deviation from the usual less-traveled routes only took place when the constellations outlined alternate paths. Today, well, marked one of those seldom instances.
The sudden voice perked an ear, grays shifting ever-so-slowly in the other’s direction. Enhanced visual techniques were not in effect; the general atmosphere proved peaceful for travel. However, auras were still detectable—especially ones with similar characteristics. This, of course, was referencing the other Lucario who spoke out to him.
「Are you a..?」 Unable to even finish a coherent thought, Aura’s vision looked over the jackal’s features. Were...they common around the region? Their differences in appearance only separated them further at a closer distance. While unable to show it, Aura harbored minor hints of insecurity—indiscernible from visuals alone.
「I was...told to...come here.」 No deception lied between those few spoken words. This place...no familiarity came to mind. Still, time wasn’t a current concern. Truthfully, Aura was more interested in just who he was communicating with.