Watching the helicopter gradually disappear from view, Yong turned down the surrounding Trainers' questions and attempts at conversation. He recalled the exhausted Steelix into his Pokémon Ball, hurried into the lobby, and handed him to Nurse Joy.
He went to the Video Phone Booth and called home again. When his mother's face appeared on the screen, Yong greeted her with a smile.
"Mom! I got the supplies, and I handed the fossils over to Mr. Steven!"
Nakamura Aoi was delighted to see her son as well, and she said,
"Steven actually went there himself? It looks like Devon Corporation is taking this very seriously! It's good to leave them with the company. That should save us some unnecessary trouble!"
Yong nodded.
"They also gave me a batch of supplies on behalf of the Pokémon League. I shouldn't run short anytime soon!"
"Don't worry! Our mines have been producing plenty lately, and your dad has even opened up a new iron ore mine. So go ahead and raise Steelix and the others, son. You don't need to worry about resources!"
"Thank you, Mom!"
"Silly boy! There's no need to thank your own family!"
Seeing Yong's embarrassed expression, his mother smiled and said,
"As long as you take good care of yourself out there, I'll be happy!"
"I will, Mom! Don't worry!"
Yong gave her his assurance, chatted with her a little longer, then ended the call.
Looks like Dad isn't home! I wanted to ask him what happened in Sinnoh and Kanto, and what it had to do with me!
That'll have to wait until next time!
Hearing Nurse Joy call for him over the speakers, Yong returned to the counter and retrieved Steelix's Pokémon Ball. After saying goodbye to her, he went straight back to his room.
Looking over the