[ . . . interesting. the differences stick in the back of his mind, as lance listens, his brow furrowing slightly. but lance keeps his questions to himself, for now, instead exhaling in a soft laugh as he glances across the room, toward his own dragonite, who seems to be chattering away with duraludon (or, as much as dragons can chatter with one another, anyway). ]

They are protective. And very loyal.

[ warmly enough, returning his attention to the conversation. and though oak having a dragonite is an odd image, for lance to accept, he does know how it feels to be missing your partner. five of lance's team are still trapped. ]

We will figure out how to free our trapped friends.

[ after a moment, with confidence. there's that champion attitude. ]

So I am sure you will be reunited with your partner, before long.