Gerard leans happily into the scritches, and Franciscus nods as Vira-Lorr explains. "I should probably take Hydrangea to meet them as well, then. And take a closer look at how they're being taken care of." He's the one who has the most memories of real Pokemon, after all.

"...well. I wondered why I hadn't encountered any of them." There's a pause as he wonders just what exactly she means by the increase in danger. "Is there anything I can do to help?" If he's here again, he might as well.