After a short jog, Ashley arrived at the entrance of Verdant Cavern, with Trial Captain Ilima waiting for them.
"Ah you're Dan's friend. Is he ready for my trial?" Ilima asked.
"Yeah, give him a sec, he'll be here." Ashley said and not a moment later Dan, Rio, Emily, Bandit and Wysteria arrived in toe. All of them looked no worse for ware...except Dan who was panting heavily.
"Oh come on Dan, it wasn't even a long run. You need exercise." Ashley said with a smirk teasing him.
"Oh, and who might you be my dear?" Ilima asked referring to Emily, who he did not meet in Hau'oli City.