Val didn't jump when the girl landed on the table. Instead she held Abra instinctively closer. The PokΓ©mon cried out and if it weren't for his trainer holding him he would of popped away.
As Valeria was hushing Al Lugia's voice floated in her head. My Gladiator....Someone approaches. Be wary. I do not like the looks of this one. And as this was spoken Val looked up, and sure enough a boy who radiated a charming attitude. He seemed well enough but Val trusted Lugia's instinct.
'Yes. You would be correct in assuming that. I do indeed work with Lugia.' She blinked up at the boy and in her lap Al shifted. He peered up at the other Gladiator and after a few seconds cried out again and pressed his face to Val's shirt.
Valeria laid a protective hand on the Abra's head. 'This is my friend Al. And Lugia. I am Valeria Devine. It is a pleasure to meet you my fellow Gladiator.' She bowed her head slightly but made no move towards the boy as Lugia's gaze was on her back.