While Aster stayed behind in Sinnoh for a little while longer, Eclorian took a head start to Galar. 
Upon closing in on the poke center, he saw a familiar face. [color=8493ca]"Asahi?"[/color] 

Asahi turned around and walked up to Eclorian. "Oh, hi there. How are your missions going?" 

Eclorian smiled. [color=8493ca]"Not bad. As you know, we got the Moltres feathers and we returned the Alolan Ninetales. 
I'm meeting Aster here later on to get us two extra Pokemon for the next challenge. I read we have to use five."[/color] 

Asahi seemed to ponder. "Well, actually, if Aster and yourself are doing the challenge together, one of you could use three Pokemon and the other person could use two Pokemon. The description of the mission didn't really consider people teaming up, we should add those details in the next missions." 

Eclorian frowned. [color=8493ca]"Hmm.. So in fact, I don't really need to let Professor Sycamore transfer me any Pokemon after all. Oh well, I might still do so, I bet a lot of my Pokemon are missing me."[/color] 

Asahi smiled and nodded. 

After sending a text to Aster about the conversation with Asahi, Eclorian went inside the poke center and made a video call to Professor Sycamore. He asked which of his Pokemon seemed to miss him the most. "That would be Greninja. He's trying not to show it but he's desperate for some adventure." 

Eclorian nodded firmly. [color=8493ca]"Alright, send him to me."[/color] 

Sycamore cleared his throat. "Actually, Eclorian, could you send me Purugly and Golisopod in return for Greninja? I would like to do some research on them if you don't mind." 

Eclorian frowned a little but agreed. 

After the call, he looked at the poke balls of Metagross and Greninja. 
[color=8493ca]"How did I go from getting more Pokemon to having even less on my team?" [/color]