[Unlike Garrett, Anders can't understand what Sarge is saying, but he can feel the fondness there. And that tells him enough, really.]

You're both lucky, the--

[And then he stops. Because the path in front of them is blocked by a tiny little Espurr, standing there and clearly daring them to attempt to pass her. And if anyone wonders how a tiny pokemon like that can block the entire path, she does it by staring.

She's staring hard.]

There you are, my little queen. I was wondering when you'd meet us.

[Anders crouches down and holds out a hand to her. She stares for a moment more. You're not leaving her out of food, are you?]

You're better at finding me than I am at finding you, and you know it.