At home.
Li Wei had used the Power of Overcoming to send Latios and Latias a message-he would explain once they got home.
Zeraora, Lucario, and the others had come home with them too. They needed to make proper introductions.
"Didn't you two run a little too fast back there?"
"Melo~"
Meloetta settled back onto Li Wei's shoulder. "There were just too many people!"
Facing Legendary Pokémon was fine, but with so many tourists they couldn't fight, running away was the better option.
Li Wei's parents, Dayou, Mizuki, and Incineroar had also quietly slipped inside.
Their heads were stacked one above another, with only half of each showing. They looked incredibly sneaky.
Li Wei waved them over. "Why are you all acting so sneaky? Come out. I still need to introduce you."
Besides Zeraora and the others, who had already been formally introduced, Arcanine had also returned from romping around outside.
Arcanine wagged its tail in welcome.
"Awoooo-"
The two Dragapult circled Latios and Latias curiously.
"Gah, gah!"
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Sirfetch'd and Corviknight greeted them warmly.
Darkrai, who hadn't appeared earlier, remained quietly in the shadows behind Li Wei.
Sensing everyone's goodwill, including that of Li Wei's parents, Latias and Latios showed no wariness at all.
Latias lowered herself and gently nuzzled Shaymin, Diancie, and the others as they approached.
Mizuki couldn't help asking, "Can I pet you?"
Latias turned toward Mizuki, then nodded.
Mizuki smiled as though she had discovered a treasure and reached out to stroke Latias gently.
"She's fluffy. It feels really nice."
Their bodies weren't as smooth as they looked. They actually had a layer of short fur.
"I want to pet them too!"
"Me too!"
After getting their wish and petting Latias and Latios, Li Wei's parents, Dayou, and the others left.
Mizuki was still a