>You cringe a bit at the smell and sight of your fouled clothes, and turn towards the Vaporeon. It asks whether if you want to take them or not.
>You say that they remind you of bad times and ask it to lead you to the village. It obliges, and your trek begins.
>As you walk alongside the Vaporeon, the forest becomes less and less corralled, eventually giving way to a beach and the blue sea behind it. You can't help but lift your ears and wag your tail at the beautiful scenery.
>The Vaporeon giggles slightly after it feels your tail touching its own. Hearing its giggles make you feel a bit embarrassed, so your ears droop down once again.
>After an awkward moment, the Vaporeon says that you need to walk a bit more before the village comes into view and asks you to run alongside it on the beach until the small hamlet can be seen. You say that you're not feeling it, and request that you two should just walk side by side.
>Although it seemed a bit down by you declining its offer, it switched to an even brighter face and accepted your request. You two thus begin your walk towards the Vaporeon's village.
>In the middle of the walk, you realize that you hadn't asked the Vaporeon its name yet, and do so. It says that its name is Shamid, and asks your name as well. You say your name, and Shamid says that it sounds weird.
>Nevertheless, you and Shamid continue your walk towards an ever-approaching monolith.
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