However.
Baimu had barely reached out before Hoenn Rayquaza's icy stare made him pull his hand back.
It seemed he had been too optimistic.
Besides working up enough emotion on his end, using Heart of God required the other party's cooperation. Hoenn Rayquaza clearly had no intention of lowering its head for him to touch.
The Dragon God's dignity... is that it?
He sighed ruefully, though he wasn't too surprised.
His smooth psychic exchanges with Lugia and Shiny Rayquaza had happened under unusual circumstances. One had been left with no choice, while the other had approached him willingly.
How often did luck like that come along?
If the efficient way of communicating wouldn't work, he would have to use a less efficient one.
Baimu turned toward Shiny Rayquaza nearby, only to find it looking at Hoenn Rayquaza.
Before he could figure out what was happening, Shiny Rayquaza spiraled behind him like a coiling dragon and gave him a gentle push with its tail.
"Huh?"
Baimu nearly stumbled. When he caught his balance, he was standing right in front of Hoenn Rayquaza.
What's this...?
He looked up at Hoenn Rayquaza, which held its head high. Its golden dragon eyes seemed to brim with displeasure, and he couldn't help turning back to Shiny Rayquaza.
Shiny Rayquaza looked like a parent seeing a child off to school, its eyes full of encouragement.
"Hiss—"
Baimu drew a sharp breath. His sluggish mind suddenly cleared. He hadn't expected to get a chance to communicate with Hoenn Rayquaza psychically after all.
Though it seemed to dislike him for reasons he couldn't understand, he still wanted to say what needed saying.
If it won't lower its head, so be it.
As long as our eyes meet.
He looked up into Hoenn Rayquaza's downward gaze, slowly placed a