"Aaah, now you've got me thinking about the old team. The team I challenged the league with was Umi, my Lapras; Terra; Brawly, my Breloom; Lucia, my Lucario; A Hariyama that wouldn't let me name him; and Naien, my Blaziken. [i]She's[/i] probably helping Mom cook. Hm hm."

"I have no doubt it will take us a decent amount of time to cross the terrain the Professor described. That's why Rapier is so good to have around for this. It'd take us much longer to find the On[b]i[/b]x on our own, not just because of his vantage point, but even more because be doesn't have to contest with the terrain. He found the clue we needed, so it's up to us to get there. I dunno how far ahead he went in the first place, though. I wonder if I should have requested a vehicle..."

"Oh, Rapier? He's a patient old bird. When you spend enough time with a Pokemon, it gets to be like you share thoughts. Even if they aren't psychic." It was a good bond to share. It filled her with a certain sense of satisfaction. The Ranger looked at her companion as the other relayed her gratitude, "oh? I'm certainly pleased to be able to help. Let me know if you need anything else. Help with your research?"



"[i]Hm?[/i]" Rapier turned his eyes down from the sky as Gira approached. He'd been considering doing lazy circles through the open air, maybe a little hunting, but that could wait. "[i]Ah, it's the Girafarig. Gira?[/i]" He considered it for a moment, and decided he should be sociable. "[i]She calls me Rapier. You've met her already, I noticed. I've been with her since I was a Starly. Hah, that was a long time ago.[/i]" He saw Regan waving and raised a wing momentarily, in response. "[i]We had quite a journey. Hah, I suppose we still are.[/i]"
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