[Oh, look, it's new person time. Another bat on the screen gains the attention of Maka's Noibat, which doesn't seem to have a problem with perching on her shoulder and just

staring

into the camera.

That's not creepy at all.

Maka herself is ignoring the presence of Bats Galore and goes on.]

You've probably been given the basic rundown already from your book and other people here, and your Gear's Pokedex function should tell you a little about your Zubat. But I can expand on that if you want to hear about it...I can tell you right now, it grows bigger and a lot stronger.

[A pause, she adds:] Maka Albarn is my name, welcome to Johto.