After more lingering in the same area (which was dangerous considering other Pokemon likely knew where we were), we started to trod on and progress in the dungeon once more. We passed by peculiar engravings into the mass-welded walls, mostly incomprehensible ramblings or signs stamped together. One object in particular stood out, being a cassette player smashed into two and stuck on opposite ends. That thing was even older than the last generation of humans. I carried on moving with the others and visually inspecting every corner, once I noticed I was being left behind.

Only about 10 seconds in, we were confronted a Charizard and Salamence pair. One of them I could probably toast, the other resist... other than that, they were pretty intimidating for our current line-up. "Well, I should hang back for this." I could tank the Salamence if he tried to use Dragon-type actions, but that Charizard could easily fry and melt me within seconds (and I didn't want to be a dead weight again). Of course, as long as I didn't get in the way of things, I could try to electrocute the Charizard.

...I spent too long thinking about the best possible strategy, witnessing Anthony sucker the living daylights of the Salamence. Spruce seemed remarkably reserved, but I didn't think too much of it as I struck lightning from my magnets at the Charizard, keeping an eye out for anything else that may suddenly strike.