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Reno felt something resting on his shoulder as the bomb he called his booth exploded in midair. Looking to the thing resting on his shoulder, he found Kairi. Seeing her lips moving and no sound, Reno shook his head a bit and made out the last word. Going off of context, he retorted, "That was deafening and scared the 'ell outta me. Although it definately went off with a suitable bang, if my half deaf ears are anything ta go by." Kissing Kairi on the forehead, he watched for something that could top the booth skyrocket he shot off.

Al had finally found the source of the partying sounds he'd heard earlier when he stumbled upon a cave hidden behind a waterfall in the lower portion of the cave. "What in the world?" He asked as he gazed upon a large building. It appeared to be part of a much larger complex. How did someone hide something this size? And moreso, was it even allowed to be here? Wasn't Mt. Silver supposedly a protected Pokemon habitat?

"Blu blu swablu swab!" Tweety chirruped as she pointed a wing at a group of people leaving, heading out towards the mountainside. The duo gave one another a knowing nod before they stealthily crept closer towards this mysterious group, trying to learn more about the strange sight they were witnessing.

"Protect what from who?" Al asked, jumping slightly when he was suddenly turned to. Tweety landed on her owner's shoulder and looked at the two Ghosts with the human. They were threatening Al! They would have to go the way of the many Pokemon she had disposed of in the past, were they to continue on in this grain.

It's lovely that no one suspects the adorable ones. She thought as she began scheming. Was it possible to get rid of Ghost-Pokemon in the traditional way? Probably not. This was going to be tricky.

"I know that look." Al told the Swablu as he looked at her. "Haven't I gotten in enough trouble for your defensive attitude already?"

"Blu?!" Tweety chirruped, looking appalled that her owner would make such an accusation.

He's on to me! She thought in shock. Now she really would have to be more careful about this.

The 31-year-old-boy named Al bowed respectfully to James. "My name is Aluette Renarde but I prefer Al if you must use my first name." He introduced. "And this is Tweety." He held a hand, palm up, under the shiny Swablu, who perched on said hand with a happy warble. "Bluuuu~"

"Tweety.........do you suddenly get the feeling someone's playing God, somewhere?" Al asked of the bird, who looked off to the side at nothing in particular as she thought about it. "Blu?" She finally responded, giving a cloud-winged shrug.

"Huh.....Guess it's just my imagination then...." Al responded before turning back to James. "It's nice to meet you but I don't believe I know what they are." He admitted as he looked at Misery and Lumiere.

(I assume this is just Rp gambling and not actually placing bets.)

Arthur took the coins. "Thank you. Did you see the match though? That Espeon was amazing." He said, having been there for the match. Sadly it was the first match done so he'd have to wait to see whom his friend would go up against next. Larry would be an easy fight, RC it'd have to be on the right terrain, Terashi looked like a simple fighter, and for Reno he'd need simply not get too close to the Pokemon.

"All in all, who do you think will win? I think either RC, or with luck Tsuki."

Al watched the Litwick and Gastly speak to each other with mild curiosity. They must be Ghost-types, from what he could make of them but neither seemed to have a very........pleasant attitude. The little candle especially. When James never responded, he gave a sort of shrugging nod. "Don't know either?" He asked,

((How are these two Pokemon speaking human? Have they both had Rainbow Pokeblocks or are they speaking Pokemon and you're just translating?))

//Alternate Response\((In case they've had Rainbow Pokeblocks and I just don't know it))

When the Gastly asked about Tweety's color, Al laughed lightly, "I'm not really sure, to be honest. We kinda got lost out here and decided to stay and came a few days while we figured out how to get back to where we should be and on our second day here, she molted. All of her blue feathers fell out and when they grew back in, surprisingly fast, I might add, they were gold colored." He explained softly. Why wasn't he as nervous as he usually was? Especially in the face of a Gastly speaking English!? This was not how he imagined his day going.....

((I assumed this was actual gambling with Snag Coins. I just didn't place a bet because I'm in a fight.))

"Those were some pretty awesome fireworks!" Keiko cheered.

I adjusted my glasses and headed back into HQ. The 'fireworks' seemed to be depleted.

There was lots I could say about this display, concerning the welfare of the Pokemon inhabitants of Mt. Silver, as well as drawing attention to ourselves as a team, but I got the feeling my concerns would be ignored by this group, so I chose not to voice them.

Al followed along without much complaint. They have a Leader? He wondered inwardly. Was this place some kind of Pokemon Gym or something? And if they were, why wasn't there a sign of some sort directing trainers to them?