"Hana!"
Suddenly, soft white light emerged from where Dian touched Skiploom, then spread throughout the ward.
"Kuchi."
"Ralu."
It was probably Mawile and Ralts's first time seeing an evolution. They watched without blinking.
"Mis!"
Even Misdreavus woke up, gazing in wonder at the scene before her.
She still remembered how dazed and sweet Skiploom had been at first. She had never expected that, in the blink of an eye, Skiploom would reach another new beginning.
When the white light faded, a blue figure with little cotton puffs appeared in its place. It was Jumpluff, the Cottonweed Pokémon.
"Wata!"
Jumpluff blinked its little red eyes, then suddenly realized its body felt much lighter. No, it was as though it weighed nothing at all.
It bobbed gently in the air, then seemed to notice something and carefully examined the figure reflected in Dian's pupils—its own reflection.
"Wata."
Jumpluff unconsciously drifted closer to Dian, rubbing its fluffy cotton puff against his cheek.
Meanwhile, new data rapidly refreshed in Dian's right eye.
"Jumpluff—Grass/Flying, the Cottonweed Pokémon. It drifts on seasonal winds and can circle the globe, scattering various plant spores along the way. Ability: Leaf Guard (prevents status conditions in sunny weather). Moves: Tackle, Tail Whip, Splash, Synthesis, Fairy Wind, Poison Powder, Stun Spore, Sleep Powder, Bullet Seed, Leech Seed, Giga Drain, Acrobatics, Aromatherapy, Seed Bomb, Cotton Guard, Grassy Terrain, Sunny Day, Grass Knot, Energy Ball, Double Team, Solar Beam, Protect."
"Protect!"
Dian silently thanked Azisa once again.
She had taught Jumpluff practically every important Grass-type move, and had even taught it Protect.
There was simply no way to repay her. He might have to offer himself instead.
Besides, she apparently came from a wealthy family. Beautiful, kind, and successful in her career—she had it all.
"Jumpluff, try this."
After a moment's