[That was a relief to hear, seeing as how much the boy seemed to care about them, and it showed as Ai's features relaxed some, returning the nod that Diamond gave her.
And then, when she was just about to say something else, her mind registered a certain pattern that made her expression turn into one of confusion and amusement alike.]
...Ruby? [She scratched her cheek a little.] ...Is he your brother or is everyone from your world named after various gems?
[She did not remember such a trend in the Pokémon show, for one thing. Perhaps the real thing was different.]
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And then, when she was just about to say something else, her mind registered a certain pattern that made her expression turn into one of confusion and amusement alike.]
...Ruby? [She scratched her cheek a little.] ...Is he your brother or is everyone from your world named after various gems?
[She did not remember such a trend in the Pokémon show, for one thing. Perhaps the real thing was different.]