[h3][color=ec5334]Alodi the Delphox[/color][/h3][b][Altepa Desert][/b] [@MankeyMankey] Closing his eyes, the Delphox took a deep breath before hastening his step. [color=ec5334]"No matter, I'm certain we'll find something..."[/color] Almost immediately after Alodi finished his sentence, the Sandstorm picked up considerably. Particles of sand began to abrasively strike the pair of travelers. Shielding his eyes with a hand, he furrowed his brows, [color=ec5334]"Piper. Use the scarf I gave you to shield your face. You do not want to inhale any grains of sand..."[/color] Gritting his teeth, he searched around though they could now only see a few feet in front of them. [color=ec5334][i]That was my last piece of cloth... If I cover my mouth and nose with my arm, perhaps I'll be fine. However, if we're forced to fight—[/i][/color] The Delphox's train of thought crashed as a sharp roar could be heard in the distance. [color=ec5334][i]So it begins.[/i][/color] Covering his breathing holes with an arm, he looked down towards his companion. [color=ec5334]"Are you holding up all right...?"[/color]