"The outposts," she'll say, running a hand through her thick hair. "All my dumb not!friends left and they kind of left their little outdoorsy projects to me."

She liked exploring, of course, she liked going on adventure. It was just in her nature. But since, well, a plethora of things happened in those unexplored lands, she knew there was little to be done until things settled. She hadn't heard from Nancy in a while, and instead of worrying too much (she was there forever, right?), she would keep a watchful eyes, just to help current residents and first gens alike. Not that she'd ever tell anyone beacsue, well, the stigma.

"But, you know, without all their stupid faces around, it makes for a boring pasttime!" At least she had her Pokemon.