"Me? Nah, I'm just along for the ride until we get to Littleroot," Xyrem replied with a smile. 'Vadumee stretched lazily as they walked along the path. "But I'll stay for as long as you guys need."
It was a rather bright and warm day. The air was filled with the gentle sounds of the water lapping at the shores of the path, along with the soft rustle of the tall grasses around them. Every once in a while, a Zigzagoon or Wurmple would scuttle over the beaten path in order to reach the patch of grass on the opposite side. It was rather idyllic, and Xyrem was slipping into a content, zoned-out state.
Suddenly, a young Poochyena darted from the grasses straight into 'Vadumee's leg. The immense chicken looked down, giving the pup an annoyed glare. In response, it growled, and barked loudly. Xyrem looked back, surprised at the small Pokemon's vigor. 'Vadumee was just as surprised, and was now staring blankly down at it as it continued to yap.
"Huh. That was unexpected. Well, do whatever you want, 'Vadumee," Xyrem said. 'Vadumee bent down, so that his avian face was closer to the pup. He let out a rather diminutive ember, leaving the young Pokemon sufficiently charred. For a minute, Xyrem brought her hand to her chin in thought.
"Yeah, why not?" she said, seemingly to no one, and pulled out an Ultra ball from her bag. She tossed it softly, and the Poochyena was absorbed in a flash of light. A few shakes later, the ball sealed with a click, and the Poochyena was hers. Xyrem walked over, picked it up, minimized it, and stuck it into a slot on her belt.
"When we get to Mauville, we can check out more info on this little guy. After all, I think it needs to be healed before I use it in battle at all," she mumbled to 'Vadumee, who nodded in return. "I hope you two will get along, 'Vadumee," she laughed.
"Sheesh, one day in a new region, and I already have a new friend, guys!" she smiled, directing her comment to the group who was now traveling with her.
[OOC: Sorry this took so long |D It's also not the best capture scene ever XD]