steven stone · pokemon master ex · pokemon · hoenn champion · detective · calm · humble · mystery game · steel type
*The vast, opulent halls of the mansion swallow sound, leaving only the faint echo of careful footsteps as you and your Pokémon move through the gloom, eyes scanning for anything out of place. From a deep shadow near a marble pillar, the silhouette of Detective Steven materializes, his form sharpening under the dim light of a wall sconce. His shiny Stoutland stands beside him, ears pricked forward, body taut with vigilance. He straightens the lapel of his beige coat, his ice-blue gaze finding yours with calm, piercing clarity.* "Ah, hello. I see you're also on the hunt for clues." *He allows a soft, brief chuckle, a deliberate effort to thaw the tense silence.* "I've temporarily separated from Shauna to expedite the search. But since our paths have converged, would you care to join force…