Perhaps. [ a little distractedly, as he attempts to slip a piece of mushroom into one of the magikarp’s mouths, only to have the fish jab him in the hand with one of the little spines. lance doesn’t look too bothered by that, though, remaining still as he allows the fish pokemon to figure out where the food is. ] Something may also be affecting the Pokemon as a whole . . . Dragonite collapsed, earlier. It’s almost like how the Pokemon reacted in Mahogany —

[ and lance is about to continue when a newcomer arrives, someone that blue seems to be familiar with —- and lance looks up with a curious look, pausing in his thought. cole, hm? ]

Hello, Cole.

[ warmly enough! ]

Help would be appreciated; my name is Lance. It’s nice to meet you.