


“Or anything ELSE from my past life, really, but that’s beside the point. “It WAS my idea, but you don’t have to go along with it if it’s too much for you…especially so soon after reincarnation.” “Augustine, I appreciate the concern, but I haven’t forgotten ANY of my medical training,” Dawn replied gently. “You’re the one who endorsed me for the role why’re you doubting me all of a sudden? …I mean, it’ll be kind of difficult with ONE arm instead of the TWO I’m used to having, but still-” “You returned to this world just yesterday and you’re already dealing with a fragile young lady with severe PTSD,” Sycamore commented quietly just as Rockruff ran deeper into the preserve, following Alexa’s path. “Hold on me being her Emotional Support Pokémon was YOUR idea,” Dawn replied cautiously. “TAKE IT SLOW AND STEADY!” “Do you think you can take care of Alexa?” Sycamore suddenly asked Dawn as he set Rockruff down onto the ground. “TAKE YOUR TIME!” Dawn suddenly called reassuringly. “Ah, Rhythmi, wait up!” Alexa called in a mild panic and hurried after her overexcited friend, Atticus following both of them in hot pursuit. “Perfect! I’m going in!” Rhythmi declared eagerly, almost charging further into the preserve.

“So…about the Pokémon…are ALL of them able to be adopted?” “There’s a Sawsbuck that’s off limits, but the rest of the Pokémon can be adopted, oui,” Sycamore replied happily. “Yep, and you can’t stop me,” Rhythmi retorted teasingly. “You’re going to mispronounce his name deliberately from now on, aren’t you?” Alexa quietly asked with a light sigh and a small giggle. “…come to think of it, I’m sure about half of the Pokémon here are ones Dean rescued…” “Oh, yeah, Lizzunder said something about Dean trying to rescue Rockruff for WEEKS,” Rhythmi muttered crabbily to herself. “But, as Dean will tell you, they’ll find a home here even if nobody else takes them in,” he added with a very slight sigh. “In a manner of speaking the Pokémon here are ones waiting to be rehomed or adopted,” Sycamore explained simply. “It used to be an arena, but I already have one in the main building, so I repurposed this one into what you see now.” “So is this where your lab’s Pokémon live, Professor?” Rhythmi asked excitedly. “It almost looks like we’re outside – like we’re in Vien Forest or something!” “Merci, but it’s nothing too special,” Sycamore replied nonchalantly, slowly catching up with the girls with Rockruff under one arm and Dawn floating alongside him. “Wow…!! This place is AMAZING!” Rhythmi squealed joyfully.

While Alexa herself was just as enchanted by the environment as Rhythmi, another wave of nostalgia swept Atticus as he observed his surroundings almost endearingly. Pokemon - Deep Within chpt 145 Chapter One Hundred and Forty Five – Day of Revelations pt IV Rhythmi excitedly ran into Professor Sycamore’s preservation area and was immediately captivated by the beautiful scenery, staring at the indoor woodland paradise with awe and delight sparkling in her eyes as Alexa and Atticus caught up with her.
