Professor Ash makes a reappearance. It was suggested to write Misty, Serena, Iris, and/or any other shippable character into the fic, trying to beat back the students that were hot for teacher. Turned out really well, I think.


"Thanks for stopping by Misty, it's always nice to see you," greeted Ash as his longtime friend slipped into one of the seats in his office. His head was down as he read a new memorandum for the university staff. The impossible had happened and his department had gotten increased funding. "Really convenient that you had an errand to do here. You seem to have had a lot of those recently."

The redhead turned her head back to Ash after she had finished glaring at the students ogling him outside the doorway. Thankfully he hadn't noticed. "Oh you know how life can be. Filled with strange coincidences, especially if you're involved," said Misty. Then something caught her eye. Fresh flowers on his desk, not native to Kanto if she was correct. "And what are these?"

"Oh. Those," Ash replied, setting down his paper. "Serena sent them to me. You know Serena right? The girl I traveled with in Kalos? Really popular performer there now, on all the major networks."

They continued to exchange small talk a little while longer before Misty finally had to leave. Ash resumed reading before seeing something that made him smile. It had been Iris, now the current Champion of Unova, which had made the donation to the university.

"Well it seems she's gained a healthy interest in archaeology. I should call and congratulate her for that."