Looking around at all of the children surrounding her, going about their business and all meeting here, in this place, at this time... Victoria's pale lips gently curled up in a smile. "I see... I am happy that my beloved daughter here has not caused you any troubles." The small girl known as Evelynn humphed as the Sewaddle on her head seemed to fight back snickering. "I feel that there may be a reason to all of you being here. No mere coincidence. I'll be polite and not pry into your business, but. I believe what I may be asking Evelynn here to do may be more than just she can handle." The smile did not fade from her lips as she turned to Astrinn and the blonde boy, motioning with her hand for them to come near.
"Oh, Birth-Giver! Come now! It's about time you let me take a task by myself! How can I ever prove myself to the light if I cannot cast my shadow far enough to-
"Oh, hush, child. The task I have for you is... More than even myself or Astrinn could handle by ourselves." She seemed reluctant to admit that, but swallowed her pride. "Allow me a proper introduction. I am Victoria Sakura, one of the Elite Four of this region. And mother to this rambunctious child. It is a pleasure to meet you, Ciel. And Cassander." She was very well aware that he didn't give his name. But it was something she picked up... by mistake, of course. "You all seem to be above the age of normal trainers, but have no Pokémon of your own. I was going to take my daughter here to see the region's professor, who is also my spouse. A child without a Pokémon is a sad sight to me. After all, I know I would not be happy or where I am today without the friendship and aid of my friends." She lowered her head a bit, somberness hitting her voice as she did so. She held up her arms as if she were going to cradle something there, but immediately let her arms fall back down.
"I have a task for my daughter to perform. It will be difficult. It will be a journey that takes her all across Unova as I work on my own. But if you children are interested in becoming trainers, I can sense the goodness inside each of your hearts. And with greater numbers and people to keep each other safe, I would feel more confident in sending my blood out into the world." She lifted her head back up, clearing her throat as quietly as possible. "If you children agree to accompany my little Evelynn, at least until she has six Pokémon of her own, I would be happy to bring you with us to the professor and start your own journeys. Of course, I'll speak with your parents." She smirked now, slyly. "After the fact, of course. So there's no problems..." Her smirk had a dark touch to it, one that made it clear to the others that what she was doing was dishonest, but her interest in helping these children become trainers was more important. "And of course, I will have my friend Astrinn, a fellow Elite Four member, accompany you all as well. He was going to join up with Evelynn anyway. Feel free to take a moment to think it over, but we do have to leave shortly. And this job will not be an easy one. The sooner I have your answer, the better."