Team Snagem HQ (Mt. Silver)

[Reno Vantas]

Watching as Sub teleported away, Reno would extend his middle finger towards the empty space where the leader had been. Nodding after the mostly personal gesture was complete, Reno would turn towards Crystal and Aden. ".....he really didn't hear a word we said, did he? Must have really wanted to do that speech. But really ruins the moment when Aden already brought up Burnet and the precautions we took, doesn't it?" Reno said, attempting to placate the slight chewing out that they had received.

And then Sol took his turn at chewing out Aden. And Aden actually managed to stand his ground very well against Sol's attempted argument. Well, that was certainly impressive. Maybe that massive scare with the other Blizz set his bar for intimidation a lot higher? Or it was just general teenage rebellion. Either way, Reno felt no major need to step in besides adding a quick, "I would've gotten hurt before anything happened to Aden."

Turning away from Sol, Reno wouldn't reach the person he expected as a blonde ponytail caught his attention before he could face Crystal. "Sorry about leaving you, Leslie. But you saw how crazy it got even with our leave. I needed someone I could trust to stay and keep things together here." Reno told the girl, slowly turning to include Crystal in the conversation when he halted. Leslie had a normal ponytail again. Turning back to fully face the girl, Reno would look down in time to see her punch him squarely in the stomach.

A gasp of air would slip out of Reno as the punch impacted him and made him double over before he felt Leslie's eyes meet his now lowered sightline. "Unfortunately, I get it. I am unbelievably angry over what I did and lost doing that defending, but that was my choice." Leslie growled at Reno, her piercing glare widening to surprise and a sputtering cough as she felt Reno's right arm wrap around her to give her a hug.

"I'm so sorry that this happened to you. I know how much being a hybrid meant to you."

Leslie wasn't sure how to respond, just simply letting the moment hang for a touch longer before getting out of Reno's grasp. Looking over to Sol, Leslie would say, "Oh, whys he get the lecture on endangerment and I just get the pat on the shoulder? Am I not good enough for the fatherly concern, you overgrown sparrow?"  

[Darksol88]

"To be fair to Sub, we... did kind of make a huge mess of things," Aden conceded. "And confirmed the whole Kartana thing was our fault. And... sent in the past?"

"From what Sub and others explained, apparently a meteorite came into the labyrinth after Kartana was dealt with and sent them far enough back that Sinnoh was still being referred to as Hisui."

Aden sighed, already aware the meteorite was the group's fault too in a way. And from the sounds it, whatever predicament came of that.

"Anyways, would you believe that's the calmest he's been when the topic of you three came up?" Sol asked. "Just... give Sub some more time to simmer. I know he remarked that none of you were thinking, but that's- hm." He'd stop when Crystal started inside, shaking his head and deciding to address Reno and Leslie instead. "Reno, my concern isn't anyone taking a bullet; but it does further prove there was thought put into the... impromptu mission, let's call it. The only lack of thought, maybe, was ramifications if anything went wrong. By my assessment, preparations were made, the mission- snags aside, of course- was apparently a success. People generally don't go off doing something so peligroso for a joyride or bogus notes. Usually."

"As for you, Leslie..." he'd focus on Leslie now, and looked towards Buzzwole with a brief flex. And only a little regret that attempting a smirk went nowhere. "Buzzwole, darling, I think she's asking for a second round."

"Actually no, let's do talk about that one," Aden spoke up, only pausing when he felt Blizz and Freth nearby for a moment and depart just as quickly. His chance to try talking to the hunter would have to wait, it seemed. "Most of the anger you let off sounded like it was more at me. I get it, danger kind of just follows the team if it's not sought out, but why are they getting a pass?"

"..." Instantly, the inward smirk vanished and gave way to a sigh. "Because there's nothing accomplished from everyone getting chewed out, let alone more people chewing you three and possibly Leslie out. And as I said, the damage's done regardless, so it'd be better to focus on what can be done now, after the fact. That said, Aden, I think you and I need to talk. Go to your room for now, I'll rejoin once Buzzwole's more situated."

Aden thought about making a remark, but he could agree that it was probably better to talk somewhere more private in general. "...Fine."  

[Requiem of Whyspers]

"Giant bug?" Odd asked, confused for a moment.

"You mean the roid rage mosquito that was hanging around Sol when we got home?" Lykas finally asked after a long moment of thought. "That thing looked like it could fistfight a Machamp and never break a sweat. I wouldn't worry too much about losing to that as long as the threat's over." He tried to reassure her.

"Yeah. We've seen you and your team battle before. You're a lot stronger, all of you, than you're giving yourself credit for." Odd added after swallowing the mouthful of food he'd been chewing while Lykas spoke. "Don't beat yourself up."

~~~

Israfel wouldn't be the only Pokemon roaming HQ freely. Sphynx, Lykas' Luxray and A'Capella, Odd's Liepard, had been lounging in the common room while everyone else seemed to be in the kitchen when the small Zigzagoon barrelled into the room. Sphynx opened one eye and looked around for the source of the disturbance in the room, offering a small growl and rolling over as A'Capella stretched and got up. The Dark-type feline was quick to begin stalking the tiny racoon-like critter, keeping low to the ground and peering at it from around corners as she followed him. He was up to something but she wanted to know what.  

[Requiem of Whyspers]

Sphynx would jump when Israfel landed on her, jolting awake and attempting to run away from her assailant before spinning around and sending a jolt of electrical energy towards it, sliding to a stop with her claws digging into the floor as she did. Fortunately for Israfel, the racoon was already moving again by the time Sphynx's electric attack struck and she missed. Letting out a low grumble of annoyance, the lynx would begin grooming herself herself and trying to ignore the hyperactive creature.

A'Capella went wide-eyed at the sight of Israfel launching himself the way he did, not sure if she should try to catch him until she saw where he was going to land. She knew better than to bother Sphynx while she was napping at this point so the Liepard simply waited, watching from behind the couch until the aftermath was over and then darted toward Israfel as he made to run away from the chaos. Quick as he was, the smaller Dark-type managed to evade her impulsive pounce and she came to a stop just in time, and in the right place, for the Heavy Ball he'd knocked off the shelf to bounce off her head as she stood up. Shaking her head and looking for the source of the bonk to the head, she'd spot the Ball on the ground and swat at it gently before giving a good hard swat that sent it flying toward her prey. Maybe she'd get lucky and return the favor.  

[Requiem of Whyspers]

A'Capella snickered under her breath when her attempt at return fire worked as intended, though the mewling laughter was cut off when Israfel attacked in a panic. Thinking as quickly as possible, she realized she didn't have any moves that could protect her from this and the only other Pokemon in the room she considered an ally right now was Sphynx so hopefully the other feline knew a move that would help. So she held up a paw and as it glowed white, a Discharge erupted from it, electrical bolts flying in all directions, spiraling arcs and new bolts flying all over the room as she watched the pins be struck down one after another. Thankful for the Assist, A'Capella glared at Israfel, yowling in shock as one of the pins she hadn't noticed higher in the air came down from above and hit her backside, right at the base of her tail.  

[Requiem of Whyspers]

A'Capella was attempting to pluck the pin from her rear when the Heavy Ball popped open. Rather than attempting to fight in the moment it appeared, she instead darted toward Israfel and grabbed him by the scruff of his neck, finding somewhere safer to hide him as the Golem within it turned it's focus onto Sphynx. The Megaton Pokemon's cry caught the Luxray's attention and as it threw the tile at her, she leapt into the air, magnetizing her paws with Magnet Rise and clinging to the ceiling with ease as she let out a loud Roar, hoping to simply drive it back into it's ball. Battling hadn't been on her agenda for today but if she was forced to, she would do what she had to. Which at the moment would be fetching someone more suited to this fight if the threat in her voice failed to dispel the Ground-type's anger. She glared down at, upside down, as she waited to see how it reacted.