Pokemon - Tale Of The Guardian Master - CH 58
#58 of Pokemon - Tale of the Guardian Master
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Chapter 58 - Millennium Towers Laboratory
Optional track to LWR - Listen While Reading https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63yQ0mnoTpo
Driving through the city, Gerald suddenly parked the limo for a moment, surprising the three as he rummaged through his jacket. "Bah... Where is the blasted..." he muttered, finally jolting with an "ah hah!!" before pulling out a pocket knife. "Master Chris... You mentioned something about needing one of these, correct? It just so happens I picked one up for you some time ago... I've just been neglecting to remember it when we've been together. Its so easy to forget things when so much happens whenever you're near." he laughed, handing it back to Chris before driving on. "Ooohhh... This is perfect..." he replied, suddenly flipping out the blade causing Servine to jolt wide eyed. "Careful where you open that!!" she barked, moving away from him cautiously as he laughed. "Sorry... Sorry..." he told her before feeling the blade over. "Not too big... Not too small... It'll do the job just fine. I'll have to sharpen it along the way but... Yeah... Appreciate it!" he told Gerald with a grin, asking to stop by the hotel to pick up the branch he'd been keeping. "Hopefully having that thing carved will help motivate me to move around on my feet once the therapy starts... I've got a feeling I might not walk exactly like I used to, I can kinda tell in a weird way... So having something to help me along when I need it that I made myself will be awesome." he chuckled, Servine and Gardevoir showing sudden looks of sadness and guilt mixed in response to his statement. Looking at them, he pat them on the head with a smile. "Hey, no worries! I'll be on my feet again nonetheless. Besides, it was worth it. You two already know how important you are." he reminded them, causing both Pokemon to face away shyly and blush.
At the hotel, Gerald and Servine went up to get the branch for Chris, also bringing Gardevoirs guitar by request before continuing on. "Appreciate it! I've really been wanting to get started on this... I owe you one Gerald." he said with a thumbs up before pulling a tiny trash can between his legs. Watching curiously, Servine tilt her head as he started whittling away at the branch. "A rather tedious job... Can't say I could see myself doing such a thing... Far easier to buy a staff than to carve one." she shrugged. "Yeah... But then again, it isn't as special either... I wanna have something I made that has my own love put into it... Something that can mean a lot to all of us too." he replied. Sitting next to them, Gardevoir felt her guitar over and ran her fingers over the strings. "Music... Same way..." she muttered, causing Chris to pause. "What was that?" he asked, both he and Servine looking at her. "Music... Make your own... Can share feeling and love through music." she replied, facing away embarrassed. Blinking at her, Chris chuckled and rubbed her on the head. "Yeah... I'm sure you'll make tons of music we can enjoy. Coming from your heart, I know I'll love it for sure!" he told her, holding her hand and pressing his thumbs up against it causing Gardevoir to face him wide eyed and clutch her chest. "And you know... Now that I think about it... Servine has an awesome voice too. Add that into your music and I bet the two of you could work together to make some pretty great stuff... I've actually never heard Servine sing either, but I bet she would sound awesome!" he grinned, giving Servine a thumbs up as well as she blinked at him in surprise before quickly facing away and laughing nervously. "N... Naturally!! I... Its in my blood... Perfection... That is..." she replied, hiding her smile as she began to fidget.
"Master Chris... You really should be more careful... I've a feeling you'll overwhelm those two one day..." Gerald laughed, causing him to blink in response. "Overwhelm them...? I'm just being honest... They both have talent waiting to explore. Everyone does... Gardevoir's always had a knack for music. Back when she was a Ralts and Kirlia I always liked hearing her little tunes. She was real cute." he laughed. "And Servine really does have an amazing voice... So its only natural to wanna hear her sing sometime. You won't find a voice like her's anywhere. Even if it is through telepathy." he replied with a shrug as the two flushed more and more. Looking at them, Chris smiled nervously before working on his staff once again, Gardevoir plucking away at her guitar to learn the ropes, slowly advancing into strumming a tune as they drove along. Throughout the day, Chris did his best guiding the group to locations that would make them feel the most at ease, ranging from parks where both Pokemon could enjoy the atmosphere, to various cafes where they, especially Gerald, could relax and enjoy himself, even taking the three to a spa. Although... Gerald objected to the later, Chris persistently insisting until the old butler begrudgingly went along with his demands in the end, allowing himself to enjoy the therapeutic location alongside the others. Along the way, Chris made several... Odd stops... Collecting random things he, for one reason or the other, refused to show the group, forbidding them from tagging along as well further peaking their curiosity...
Keeping an eye on the time, Chris let out a sigh once he saw how early in the day it still was, causing the others to face him with both, curious and concerned expressions. "Master Chris...? Is everything quite alright? You seem a tad troubled..." Gerald asked, raising an eyebrow. "Oh! Ahh... Ha ha. No... Nothings wrong really... I was just hoping it would have been later than it is..." he replied. "Why on Earth would you be concerned over the time of day? Why the rush for it to end?" Servine asked, raising an eyebrow as well. "N... No reason!! Its not like it has anything to do with hanging out. Its just... Ahh..." he replied nervously, suddenly blushing as he poked his fingers together. "Its... Nothing... Forget about it..." he told her before suddenly picking up on his carving again, causing both Gerald and Servine to grumble. "Sense shyness... You're anxious... Weird combination for you..." Gardevoir told him before feeling for his head and patting it. "Need to relax. You spend day making us relax... You do same." she smiled as he laughed nervously in response. "Y... Yeah... Ha ha..." he replied, continuing to whittle away at the branch. Tilting her head, Gardevour leaned towards him, her face next to his causing Chris to tremble nervously and sweat slightly. "...What us being girls have to do with weird behavior? Why you think no good with us...?" she asked, causing Chris to shout and drop the knife, quickly covering her mouth. "ShhhhhUUUUSHHH!!! I told you about reading minds without permission!!" he snapped, flushing as Gardevoir blinked in surprise before he suddenly pulled away and groaned, picking the knife back up. "I... I'm sorry..." he said, whittling once again in silence as Gardevoir backed away and tilt her head. "You're very... Touchy... What has you in such a jumpy state...? Have you done something wrong you haven't told us...?" Servine asked, sipping on a drink left over from the spa. "...I hope not..." he replied, muttering his response as if answering subconsciously before blushing again. "See? There's that redness! Somethings going on in that head, spill it!!" she barked, getting slightly irritated from his secretive behavior. "She right... You do weird stuff all day... Go lots of places, but half not let us follow... What's going on...?" Gardevoir asked, reaching out and touching his shoulder in concern. Sweating more and more, Chris suddenly jolt and shot up in his seat. "Professor Rose!! The invitation... Lets check out her place!!" he shout, laughing nervously surprising both Pokemon as Gerald blinked in confusion. "Err... The... Laboratory... Sir...? Very well but... You've really been guiding us all over the place today..." he replied before nodding and changing his direction. "...What's with you? I've never seen you act so... On edge... Towards us at least... Nervous maybe, but not like this..." Servine asked, sweating slightly herself as she scoot away from him as well. "Agh... Just stop asking questions..." he replied, whittling once again as Gardevoir pat him on the shoulder again. "No more asking... Don't feel such ways anymore." she told him before smiling, causing Chris to blush and scowl. "I'm not feeling any kinda way... Not in any bad ways at least... J... Just leave me be." he told her, gently pushing her hand away, still blushing causing Servine and Gerald to look at him all the more bewildered as Gardevoir nodded in response and faced down with a sad expression, strumming her guitar once more.
Once they reached the laboratory, the group gathered at the entrance gate. Looking up at the massive structure, it glimmered as though it was made out of silver consisting of two separate skyscrapers, connected by two bridges on separate floors that looked as if they were made of gold between them. "Woah... They need two buildings...? This place looks like it cost a fortune..." Chris muttered. "Well... Its not that they NEEDED it per-se... You see, some time ago, there was an attack in another region... The original laboratory, which was rather miniscule anyways, was torn down and this was constructed in its place as a tribute to that event... The two golden bridges between the buildings represent the two weapons that caused this disaster and stand for forgiveness and unity, you see... A willingness to move forward with one another into the future, despite our divided relationships of the past... Hope for a tomorrow where our enemies are our friends..." Gerald replied, looking up with a smile. "Woah... That's pretty heavy stuff." Chris muttered as he looked up at the structure. "Pretty bold too... Then again, that's how science works I guess. Boldness and hope..." he said with a smile and nodding in approval. "That's rather impressive Mr. Gerald, well done on the history lesson!" they suddenly heard, looking towards a small screen next to the gate showing Professor Rose as she clapped. "Welcome to our lab! Glad all of you could make it... However..." she paused, scowling at Chris. "I do hope you've no intention of causing any trouble here..." she warned, causing Chris to jolt and laugh nervously as he looked away. "N... No trouble intended..." he assured as the rest of the group laughed nervously as well.
Looking at them, the professor suddenly snickered and laughed, waving her hand. "Its a joke fellas. Trust me, we know all about what happened at the prison. The whole region does actually... Quite the rebellious heroes you lot are!" she smiled. Suddenly, they heard a buzz come from nearby before the gates suddenly opened, allowing them inside. "Come along. I'll be waiting for you inside!" she told them with a wave before the screen flashed off. Moving along, the group continued looking over the two skyscrapers that seemingly grew taller and taller the closer they got to the entrance. "Maaaan... Its not as tall as that mall but... Geez... Imagine the budget this cost the city... Is it real silver and gold?" Chris asked, pointing up as Gerald laughed. "Well, there's a trace of them, but not much. Only enough was used to give it that attractive long lasting radiance." he replied. "Humans and their structures... Its striking I suppose." Servine added, looking up before shrugging as Gardevoir faced different directions. "Sounds pretty... Especially if Servine likes... Wish could see..." she muttered, facing down. Looking back at her, Chris showed a guilty expression before facing up at the building once more as they reached the doors. Heading inside, they were surrounded by people in lab coats quickly racing by in nearly every direction, chugging coffee, looking over notes, typing away on devices and discussing projects in groups. "H... Holy..." Chris responded, looking around wide eyed. "Its like a convention in here... If this is just the entrance, I wonder how cluttered the rest of the place is..." he said as Gerald and Servine looked around as well, Gardevoir suddenly clutching the handles of his wheelchair cautiously. "Ah! Welcome! Sorry about the traffic..." Rose said as she walked up to the group. "We're fairly busy at the moment with several experiments. You've arrived in the middle of our... Hustle and bustle season. It won't be long before we're competing against the other regions at different events. The higher you place in the competitions, the more money you get for your research." she grinned. "What all do you... Do exactly? I mean... Different professors focus on different things, right?" Chris asked. "Ahh... That's true... You know, there really isn't a specific field of research I'm in... Unlike others such as Oak, I take part in a little of everything here..." she replied, thinking it over herself. "We actually had that very person stop by not long ago. Professor Oak is a brilliant man when it comes to Pokemon themselves... You won't find a man as brilliant as him anywhere else in the world when it comes to the human relationship with these creatures. But when it comes to technology... I'd say I'm definitely the superior." she grinned, holding her head up proudly.
"Ahh... Science is pretty competitive too..." Chis replied, looking around. "Ohhh yes... Battles and sports aren't the only things capable of getting people fired up." Rose replied as they began making their way through the labs. "Err... Madam... Forgive me if this comes off as rude but... Why offer Master Chris a tour through your laboratory? I had no idea they offered tours here at random... Especially by you..." Gerald asked, looking around as they went past window after window showing experiments going on in the various rooms. "Curiosity I suppose... Surviving a head on collision with a truck would peak any persons curiosity, especially those of us involved in the world of science. I'll admit I hoped to do a little research on him during his visit." she smiled. "Research...? On me? I'm not that interesting though..." he said, pointing towards himself in surprise. "Oh no, I beg to differ! Those two interest me as well..." she replied, turning and looking over Servine and Gardevoir closely. "This one has the ability to not only use telepathy, but can also share this ability with other Pokemon, ones who are normally incapable of such abilities... And its also a curious subject as to how exactly Servine channels it on her end... They both have a very different way of speaking as well, correct? Its the same ability shared between Pokemon but an entirely different level of communication in comparison..." she muttered, causing Servine to hold her head up proudly and Gardevoir to scowl. Continuing on, they climbed higher and higher, being shown experiment after experiment, device after device... All the while allowing Rose to do her research on the group, writing down page after page of notes as she asked question after question... Until Chris suddenly stopped, noticing an exit onto one of the bridges. "Say... Could we take a break out there for a minute?" he asked, Rose looking towards the exit with a nod. "Enjoying the scenery would be nice. The fresh air will help me think of more questions as well!" she grinned, the group smiling nervously in response before going outside, looking over the city. "You know, no matter where it is the view can't be beat here..." Chris mentioned, getting a nod from the rest as Gardevoir remained silent, suddenly slumping slightly and facing down.
Seeing this, Chris showed another "...tssss...oops..." expression, patting her on the arm with an apology before suddenly shooting up in his wheelchair. "Say... Professor? I actually have some things I'd like to ask you too... Is that alright?" he asked, Rose blinking at him in response before putting her clipboard under her arm with a smile and a nod. Holding onto her sleeve, Chris led her away from the group towards the other side of the bridge, causing her to look at him in confusion as Gerald and Servine watched curiously. Once they were at a far enough distance, Chris motioned for her to come closer, causing Rose to take a step back and flush from the gesture, unsure of how to read the situation before nodding and slowly bending over, making the scene look as though Chris was kissing her on the cheek to the others, and this didn't bide well with Servine who was scowling and swatting her tail against the side of Gardevoirs face in response. "Whats this then....?" she growled, her eyes showing a slightly wild look as Gardevoir continued getting swat again and again until she finally grabbed Servines tail. "Stop hitting!! Very annoying!!" she snapped, causing Servine to shout in surprise and fall off her shoulders, dangling in the air by her tail as Gardevoir continued holding it. "L... Ladies please!!" Gerald shout, quickly holding Servine as Gardevoir grumbled and rubbed her cheek. Suddenly, they heard Rose laughing loudly as she stepped back from Chris, letting out a sigh of relief as he flushed brightly and tried to shush her, flailing his arms as she snickered and continued laughing. Smacking himself on the face, Chris let out a groan and shook his head, confusing all three as Gerald and Servine watched while Gardevoir listened. "What... Going on...?" she asked. "I've... No idea madam..." Gerald replied. "Hopeless case must have been trying to flirt with that human after all..." Servine growled. "Chris... Flirt with human female...?" Gardevoir asked, suddenly sulking in response.
"Oh goodness... Of all the questions, and of all the ways you could have asked... That definitely threw me for a loop! It takes quite a man to catch me off guard like that..." Rose laughed, wiping a tear from her eye with another sigh as Chris glowed in humiliation. "Now I can understand why those kids called you hopeless on the news..." she added, continuing to collect herself as he looked at her in shock. "They... They actually broadcast that too...? Oh God..." he groaned, facing away. Looking down at him, she giggled and put a hand on his shoulder. "I respect you for having the heart to ask me though... I haven't had someone come to ME of all people for that sort of thing in a long time... Now lets see..." she replied, suddenly going into thought before bending down and speaking into his ear, making it appear as though they were kissing yet again. "Wh... Wha... Seriously?! Again with that?!! The womanizer!!!" Servine barked, suddenly trying to jump off Geralds shoulders towards them only for Gerald to grab her in mid-air. "Now now madam... Do collect yourself. Its unbecoming of a young lady such as yourself to lose your temper so easily... I highly doubt its what you think, bear in mind the type of man he is..." he assured her, causing Servine to slump and dangle in his hands. "Yeah yeah..." she grumbled, Gardevoir facing different directions bewildered. "Huh... So you think it'll actually work...?" Chris asked, blinking at Rose as she smiled nervously. "Its a tad... Old school... You could say, but certainly." she nodded in response. "Well... Worth a shot I guess..." he replied, rubbing the back of his head nervously. Looking at the group, Chris gave them a smile and a wave, as did Rose before he looked at the two buildings and slid his hand along the rail of the bridge. "Say... You guys do a lot of experimental stuff here..." he said, suddenly pausing as he looked towards the ground far below. Looking at him, Rose raised an eyebrow curiously before walking up and standing next to him. "Yes... Why...?" she replied before Chris motioned for her to come close again, quietly conversing once more.
"I do wish we knew what they were discussing... His behaviors been very odd throughout the day... Its rude to invade his privacy however..." Gerald admitted, the others nodding in agreement. "Its been troublesome... Usually he's so simple to read... Its completely against his character if you ask me..." Servine replied, raising an eyebrow as the two repeatedly glanced their direction. After a moment, Chris and Rose smiled and nodded at one another, returning to the group. "Sorry about that... I just had a few questions about some stuff. Nothing big though." Chris told them, waving his hand with a smile. "And you couldn't have talked about it with us?" Servine asked, scowling at him in response. "Sorry, sorry... Its just something I really wanna keep private... For now." he told them. Facing his direction, Gardevoir felt her way towards Chris, holding his face between her hands. "...Not sense anything wrong. Not sick... Your mood... Normal..." she muttered, backing away. "Can't read you... Worries me..." she told him with a sad look. "...Humans better?" she asked, causing Chris to blink confused as Servine faced away from him, Gerald looking at the two and smiling at Chris nervously. "Do forgive them... I'm afraid its a bit of a misread situation..." he told him, Chris tilting his head with a "...huh?" as Rose blushed beside him with a flattered smile. "Oh my word... This is precious..." she replied, giggling before walking up and patting both Pokemon on the head. "Don't worry you two... Its not what you think... You'll see." she told them, Gardevoir jolting and jumping back on all fours as Servine looked at Rose for a moment before letting out a sigh and nodding. "Humans NOT touch me..." Gardevoir warned with her teeth grit, standing and wiping her head with an irritated grunt. "Oh... I'm sorry..." Rose replied, showing a surprised look. "Ha ha... Its nothing personal... I'll explain when I come back..." Chris assured her before wheeling up to Gardevoir and holding her hand. "Just calm down now..." he told her, looking at Servine as she continued scowling at him. "Both of you... Nothing bad is going on." he smiled. Nonetheless, she still looked at him and Rose with a scowl, grumbling as Gardevoir pulled her hand away and crossed her arms.
"Tell us calm down... Yet act weird all day... Then meet Rose and say you come back to her..." Gardevoir replied, turning away. Looking at her back, Chris lowered his hand, showing a sad look for a moment before letting out a sigh and smiling. "Some secrets are better left secret..." he told her before turning towards Rose. "You never know how they can surprise you..." he finished as he shook her hand. "Thanks for the tour but... I think we're ready to go. We'll have a look at the rest of the place some other time... And thanks for the help." he told her while looking at the setting sun. "With everything... Hope we can actually do what we discussed..." he told her, causing Gerald and Servine to raise a curious eyebrow as Gardevoir grumbled with her head between her shoulders. "Ha ha. Never doubt the abilities of the greatest laboratory in the region. We'll get the job done... And if we succeed, imagine the possibilities!" Rose laughed in return, giving him a grin and a thumbs up. "Anyways, the times just about right now... And we've still got a stop or two to make before we can get back to the hotel." he added, causing both Pokemon and Gerald to suddenly sigh in response. "And NOW more secret stuff... Not liking secrets at all..." Gardevoir replied, tossing up her arms. "Oh dear... I'm afraid you'll have your work cut out for you... Hope it all goes according to plan..." Rose smiled nervously as Chris sighed and slumped slightly. "Yeah... Now you know why I never had any luck..." he laughed embarrassed. Bending over and muttering in his ear, Rose nodded at Chris, getting a nod in return before waving at the group. "All of you take care now. I have work to catch up on, so think you can find your way back out?" she asked, getting a nod from the group in return, Gardevoir showing a "shoo" motion with her hand before feeling her way around Chris and tightly clutching the handles of his wheelchair. "Very well then... Have a good evening all of you." she told them with a bow before walking past them, holding the door open so they could get the wheelchair back inside easily. As they passed, Chris and Rose gave one another a thumbs up before making their way through the halls, Rose eventually heading in a different direction as they retraced their steps.
"Man... Professor Rose sure is swell... She's gonna be a huge help now that I got to spend time with her and get on her good side..." Chris grinned excitedly. "Yes... She's a rather remarkable woman... Brains and beauty to be sure." Gerald added with a nod. "Ehh... A human is a human..." Servine scowled. "Oh come on... That's not fair and you know it... You feel like that towards us?" Chris asked, causing her to jolt and face away in irritation. "That's different!! OTHER humans are... Forget it..." she grumbled, swishing her tail as she lay across his shoulders. Pushing him along, Gardevoir walked with a twitchy eye, sneering randomly as she muttered to herself through her breath, seemingly mocking Rose as they progressed. Looking back at her, Chris scowled and reached behind himself, giving her stomach a poke causing Gardevoir to gasp with a flush and jump back in surprise, covering her stomach. "I can see your face you know... Stop being so angry." he told her as she scowled at him with an irritated and embarrassed look. "Don't poke stomach like that..." she replied. "Hey, you're the one going against the rules! Remember what I told you at the hospital? Respecting others...? Hmmmm...?" he asked, Gardevoir crossing her arms and puffing out her cheeks with a "hrmph!!" in response. Seeing this, Chris suddenly went wide eyed for a moment, memories of her showing the same expression in her previous forms popping into his mind causing him to show a smile as he turned and wheeled up to her. "Know what? You've grown on the outside, but even though you mask it, you'll always be the same deep down..." he chuckled, poking her stomach again causing her to gasp and jump back once more. "I tell you not do that!!!" she shout, covering herself with a brighter flush on her face, growling in response. "Master Chris... I really don't think teasing her is the best thing to do at the moment..." Gerald cautioned with a nervous smile. "Ha ha... Aww she's fine... Besides it reminds me of the time we've spent together. She's always been touchy when messed with, even by me... Its adorable." he laughed, Gardevoir pouting with a quiet "...mean..." in response. "And she's not the only one..." he said, glancing back at Servine with a sly grin. "Oooohhhh no you don't... If you so much as...!!!" she replied with a furious look, cut off as he suddenly grabbed her, pulling her across his lap as he started rapidly poking and tickling her underside. With her cheeks quickly bulging out, Servine suddenly burst out in laughter, thrashing about and flushing before screaming for him to stop and suddenly biting his finger, freeing herself and snapping her body around his neck as he laughed while choking simultaneously, Gerald looking between the three and letting out a sigh as he shook his head. "Master Chris... May we be on our way...?" he asked as Servine slowly released Chris, sitting on his shoulder with a plop and letting out a "hrmph!!" with an embarrassed blush. "Ha ha... Ack... Y... Yeah..." he coughed, rubbing his throat with a smile. Looking at the two flustered Pokemon, he nodded and gave Servine a rub on the head, patting Gardevoir on the arm as well. "...All good...?" he asked, the two remaining silent for a moment before nodding in response, both continuing to scowl in embarrassment as they headed for the entrance lobby.
Once there, the group made their way towards the exit doors, Chris quickly glancing around along the way. "...Where is...?" he thought to himself with a nervous expression as they reached the doors. Next thing they knew, a large group suddenly went past them, and hidden within was Professor Rose who quickly tossed something onto Chris's lap with a smirk, winking with a finger over her lips as the group quickly moved along. "My word... No courtesy...?" Gerald muttered as Chris quickly put the item in his pocket with a sigh, clutching his chest in relief. "Hey... You alright...? I didn't actually hurt you did I?" Servine asked, looking him over as he relaxed himself. "A... Ah? Oh... No, you didn't! Just lucky I didn't tip out of the chair!" he laughed nervously. Moving on, the group finally reached the limo and made their way back into the city, Professor Rose watching from a window on an upper floor with a smile. "Interesting guy... Interesting Pokemon... And thanks to them, we've got some interesting research to do..." she giggled, giving the limo a wave before walking down the hall putting her thumb between her fingers and raising her hand up in the air. "Good luck, and be a man... Mr. Hopeless." she finished with a laugh, shaking her head as she made her way along.
In the limo, Chris felt the lump in his pocket where the item the professor gave him was, letting out a sigh and shaking his head. "Man... Sure hope this stuff doesn't make me look like an idiot..." he muttered as Gardevoir sat next to him, plucking her guitar once again while Servine lay on his other side, stretching with a groan. "What's that...? You look like an idiot?" she asked, facing him and raising a eyebrow as he shot up and laughed nervously. "N.. .No!! I mean... Ahh..." he paused, scratching his cheek. "Y... Yeah... That's it..." he replied. Remaining silent for a moment, the two Pokemon faced down, Servine twiddling her fingers while Gardevoir felt her guitar. "...No, if anything I suppose we're all at fault for looking stupid..." Servine said, facing away as Gardevoir nodded. "You do good for us. Lots of stuff. Had good time asides laboratory and Rose woman... Just not like suspicious atmosphere between you..." Gardevoir scowled. "What...? You mean me and the Professor...? Gardevoir we JUST met! Honestly... What kind of man are the two of you starting to take me for all of a sudden...? I talk to ONE woman and spend a day doing some stuff alone and the two of you lose it on me...? I can't keep up when your thoughts and feelings are suddenly flying all over the walls, especially at the same time..." he told the two, crossing his arms as they went silent again. "You didn't see me acting that way whenever you two went off when I was in the hospital... I was just happy you two were off finding ways to enjoy yourselves... Not once did I get upset over the two of you going off on your own, so cut me some slack..." he reminded them, causing both Pokemon to jolt wide eyed and groan in guilt in response. "Sorry..." they replied simultaneously as Gerald watched through the mirror.
Shaking his head, Chris gave both Pokemon a nudge, asking "What am I going to do with you two...?" before telling Gerald where to go next, making their way along as the sun finished setting and the stars began shining high above...