"So, umm... As I was taking Kiwi back to her home, I asked if she had any friends or family to whom she wanted us to extend the Distortion Lab's hospitality as well... But I think she may have sicced me on one of her rivals instead.

*shrugs* "Oh well. I would've offered to do that too anyway. It's one of the oldest and grandest traditions of Pokemon and humans: making allies out of your enemies. Heck, even little Ray and Dory knew me as an opponent before as their dad. And I don't see any reason why the same won't be true with him.

Muffled voice: "Uh... Bird? Is this going to take much longer?"

Tera: "Not by much. Just need to pick up the kids, drop them off at the Lighthouse, and then I'll take you straight to the Distortion Lab."

Muffled voice: "Look, I don't know what Kiwi told you, but... Seriously, I've learned my lesson. Can I come out soon?"

Tera: *sigh* "He doesn't understand Poke-speak yet. He'll feel a lot better once he can understand everything we're saying from the comfort of a giant kangaroo's pouch."

Muffled voice: "Can I at least come out to do a toilet? I promise I won't try to run away... You know, again..."

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Original artwork, Kiwi, and presently unnamed Aqua Grunt are ©  littleraccoondemon. Please favorite the original here.