At the city's highest point stood a white tower-like building, glowing softly in the sunset. A circular observation deck was faintly visible at its peak.
Ships of varying sizes were moored in the harbor, their masts casting rows of long, slender shadows in the evening light.
"We're here." Xinhai looked at the city's steadily sharpening outline, and the corners of his mouth lifted unconsciously.
Charizard landed steadily in a Flying-type Pokémon landing zone on the outskirts of Mossdeep City. Xinhai jumped down, recalled him into his Poké Ball, and filled out the registration form at the landing zone as required.
After leaving the landing zone, Xinhai took the folding bicycle from his backpack. Holding Eevee, he got on the bike and followed the road toward the city.
After a little over twenty minutes of riding, the familiar white building of the Pokémon Center appeared ahead.
Xinhai parked his bicycle, put it away, and entered with Eevee and Gardevoir.
There were few people in the lobby. Nurse Joy at the front desk was organizing documents with her head lowered. Hearing footsteps, she looked up and offered a professional yet warm smile. "Welcome. How may I help you?"
"Hello, Nurse Joy! Sorry for the trouble, but could you get me a room?" Xinhai handed over his Pokédex.
Nurse Joy accepted the Pokédex and made a few adjustments before handing it back along with a keycard. "Your room is on the fifth floor, room number XXX. I hope you have a pleasant stay."
"Thank you, Nurse Joy." Xinhai accepted the keycard and Pokédex, thanked her, and headed toward the elevator.
Early the next morning, Xinhai woke to the buzz of his alarm. After stretching, he got up and washed up.
After Xinhai and his partners finished breakfast, they left the Pokémon Center and