[b][i]"-Still don't know exactly how they created their Shadow Pokemon"[/i][/b]

"...!"

While Desmond had been walking fast as to get to Duking's residence as fast as he could, the conversation happening behind him caught his interest. He slowed a bit, as to not get far enough away to be unable to hear them. He kept his face to his map, not wanting to look suspicious either; Though he wasn't really focusing on it. He knew Pyrite had dealt with Cipher before, but the details were sketchy to him. There was a strong trainer able to crush whatever foothold Cipher had here? He must've been tough... 

Desmond thought he could take him, though. Well, maybe. Possibly. 

...

Probably not. 

Whatever. He hadn't been around for years, apparently. So he probably wasn't an issue anyways. What -was- an issue however, was the fact that during Desmond's non suspicious walking, he actually walked past Duking's residence; Only noticing as the voices started fading behind him. He heard loud knocks, causing him to turn his head and realize that the lady he had bumped was also heading for Duking's house... Was this something about Cipher? He unfortunately couldn't hear any talk at the door, as he was waiting for them to go inside before approaching. 

Once the door shut, he quickly made his way over; Putting the map away in the process. Leaning up against the wall beside the door, he carefully began to listen. As an act of not drawing attention, he pulled a Pokeball off of his belt and began to wipe it with his jacket; Eyes focused on the ball, ears focused on the conversation happening within. He had to wait for his chance to talk to Duking anyways... No issue with trying to pick up a little information if possible.

[i]'Would've been bad to end up inside with them, I suppose...'[/i] He thought to himself.