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The little hill Yuu had found to the right of their path, had lead them to a large surrounded by large trees. The shade was a nice break from the brightness of the sun, the water was still and calm. Yuu dropped his bag beside a large flat rock before moving to the edge of the embankment, basking in the peace around him for a few beats before dropping to a crouch. 

His reflection in the water had him snorting, dirt covered his entire face. No doubt the Zigzagoon had used Sand Attack on them, with a roll of golden eyes he reached downward. The water was cool to the touch and it sent a shiver down his spine, before he cupped his hands and brought a handful up. It took a few reputations with added scrubbing to finally get clean, but when he was Yuu couldn't help but smile. 

Until the sound of flapping wings overhead reminded him that he had another fight ahead, Ace wasn't a fan of staying still. With a soft whistle he called his partner to him, his right arm lifting to make a perch for the small bird.  "Star! Starly!" His partner chirped at him, Yuu hummed softy as he reached his free hand down towards the water. With a glance at the small bird who was watching him in turn, Yuu braced for his fingers to hurt due to start nips. 

He was just finishing drying Ace's face when his partner tensed and released a sharp series of chirps, before launching up into the air. Confused but rising to his feet seconds later, Yuu found his eyes locking on another figure. Understanding filled his chest, his gaze lifting up to see Ace zeroing in on those on the other side of the pound. [color=bc8dbf]"Ace! No!"[/color] He shouted towards his partner, hand reaching for his belt where his Pokeball was kept. There trip hadn't been too long but he'd found out that Ace loved battles, stepping forward he felt his mouth part in warning only to pause. Between one second and the next Ace's attacking posture had softened and it showed in how fast his wings were beating, exhaling Yuu clicked his tongue before moving to sit on the rock. [color=bc8dbf]"Come back here, I doubt he's here for a battle."[/color] He muttered softly, hand rising to fix the bangs that hung before his eyes. Glancing up he offered a wave before blinking, focusing on the Pichu beside the other. Its foot was incased in ice, curious he tilted his head as Ace landed on his shoulder. [color=bc8dbf]"Are you lost? I can help your Pichu get rid of the ice if you'd like."[/color] He calls out with a smile, grey hood slipping off his head to settle against his shoulders.

"Star! Starly-Star!" Ace chirped with a widening of his wings, shifting to free himself from the hood before rising into the air once more. No longer hostile but curious, instinct had guided him to attack first when another Pokémon appeared.