Dian came back far sooner than expected. Many people, Chinami included, thought scouting a site would take him all day. In fact, he finished in less than half an hour.
Sometimes strength meant saving time and trouble.
"Who was that they just took away?" Chinami watched an elderly man, looking utterly defeated, being driven off in a police car. His hands and feet were shackled, and the Pokémon escorting him were a Machamp and a Medicham.
Machamp handled any physical resistance, while Medicham handled Psychic-type trouble.
Even if she lost her mind and decided to go in for a cup of tea, she wouldn't get an escort like that.
For a moment, Chinami found herself oddly envious. For all she knew, he'd be fed and treated well in there, for free.
Even a prisoner had it better than her. How sad.
"One of Team Plasma's Seven Sages." Dian yawned. He'd been on the phone far too late last night, especially with so many people to call. He'd even had to switch channels now and then... Stick to one routine, and he'd be asking for trouble.
The thought drew a mournful sigh from him. Single guys envied people who flaunted their relationships, but did they have any idea how hard it was to do all that flaunting? His heart ached.
Sitting in Chinami's car, Dian transmitted Jirachi's energy data while pondering how to get his hands on some researchers who would work for free.
Misdreavus had been waiting eagerly for her Trainer to finish so she could commandeer the computer. Then she spotted a vendor pushing a cart outside. The little flag above it bore a vivid drawing of an ice cream cone, and her curiosity turned to craving.
"Misdreavus!" She quickly grabbed the hair below her head and signaled that