Bella and Sherlock sit on the lake beach for much of the rest of the day, chatting about this and that, until it is dinnertime. Bella has not a bit of self-consciousness about taking him up on his dinner invitation.
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Sherlock Holmes
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Sherlock makes dinner.
Sherlock is a very good cook.
Sherlock is a very good cook.
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Bella is effusive in her compliments, and she lets out Zag to give him small tastes of each dish on top of his daily Pokéchow, and he is likewise enthused.
Sherlock Holmes
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It's terribly cute.
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"Since Irene knows Rest, she could be up and at'em in a minute if she wants a go against Juu or Branch," Bella comments.
Sherlock Holmes
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"True," says Sherlock. "I will consult her after dinner."
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Bella grins. And noms.
Sherlock Holmes
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Irene, when consulted after dinner, affirms that she would love another round.
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"Got a preference between Branch and Juu?" asks Bella, producing the Pokéballs containing each.
Sherlock Holmes
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"We do not," says Sherlock.
"Aiiiiiiiir," says Irene.
"Aiiiiiiiir," says Irene.
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Juu it is. Juu doesn't require an explanation for what she's doing here. She just wants to fight.
Sherlock Holmes
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Funny thing, so does Irene!
Isabella Marie Swanna ◎ "Ace"
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It's very close.
Juu's strategy relies on precisely aimed hits, though, and while she's got a helpful lens item, she doesn't get lucky today. She passes out in the end, before landing the punch that would have let her heal.
Juu's strategy relies on precisely aimed hits, though, and while she's got a helpful lens item, she doesn't get lucky today. She passes out in the end, before landing the punch that would have let her heal.
Sherlock Holmes
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Irene coos triumphantly.
And then she begins to glow.
Sherlock grins.
And then she begins to glow.
Sherlock grins.
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Bella returns Juu and applauds.
Sherlock Holmes
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When Irene ceases to glow, she is taller and more orange. Also, she has wings.
"Dragonite," she says smugly.
Sherlock hugs her.
"Dragonite," she says smugly.
Sherlock hugs her.
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"Spiffy," says Bella, beaming. "Congratulations!"
Sherlock Holmes
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He beams.
"And now to adjust your moveset," he says, petting her, "assuming you don't object."
"Draaaaaaagon," says Irene.
"And now to adjust your moveset," he says, petting her, "assuming you don't object."
"Draaaaaaagon," says Irene.
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Ace beams. "Thank you, I really do appreciate it."
Sherlock Holmes
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"You are very welcome."
And off they go.
And off they go.
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Bella tags along to supervise, unless someone objects.
Sherlock Holmes
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Bella is welcome to watch Sherlock consult the tower's Move Machine collection, select the HM for Dive, and administer it to his newly evolved Dragonite.
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"You want to head for the lake right now or wait till tomorrow?"
Sherlock Holmes
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"Your project is a fascinating one but I do not think it is especially urgent. We may as well wait until tomorrow when we are all well rested and have the whole day ahead of us."
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"Sounds like a plan," says Bella. "I think I'll go raid your library again." Up the stairs she goes.
She is up bright and early the next day.
She is up bright and early the next day.
Sherlock Holmes
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So is Sherlock!
Isabella Marie Swanna ◎ "Ace"
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How convenient!
Off to the middle of the lake, then?
Off to the middle of the lake, then?
Sherlock Holmes
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Yes indeed.
Isabella Marie Swanna ◎ "Ace"
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The lake, alas, however deep they dive -
contains no evidence of Uxie.
"Rattata," says Bella.
contains no evidence of Uxie.
"Rattata," says Bella.
Sherlock Holmes
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"Quite," says Sherlock. "I'm sorry."
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"Oh well," sighs Bella. "Thank you so much anyway."
Sherlock Holmes
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"You are welcome."
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"I guess I'll go stay with Renée for a while and figure out what to do next. You want to swap numbers? In case you see anything or want a rematch or something," she adds with a smile.
Sherlock Holmes
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"I would be delighted."
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And they swap numbers, and get out of the lake, and Bella waves goodbye and she's off on Pidgeotback.