A low roar interrupted Dom's musings on the ins and outs of what type would be most advantageous to be. He touched Lotus on the neck, but she was already slowing. The pair peered into the recesses of the cave, squinting through the glints of light off the ice. He could see a massive shape moving there, and he directed Lotus towards solid ground. She cautiously deposited him on the rocky shore, watching as he crept closer.

Peering through the haze, Dom could see a lumbering Abomasnow, swinging her massive arms around violently. A group of Swinub had her surrounded. Dom watched as they slunk back into shadows, waiting until her back was turned to dart forward and nudge her legs. Dom was surprised to hear the Swinub didn't bother to keep quiet while they bullied the much larger Pokemon. His brows furrowed. She couldn't hear them. And they were small enough she would lose sight of them when they darted back into the shadows.

He stepped out of his hiding spot and into the Abomasnow's line of sight. He raised his arms to be sure she saw him, before glowering at the Swinub.

"Hey! Don't be like that!" He waved his arms and took a threatening step forward. The Swinub hesitated, looking to each other. They did outnumber him. He put a hand to his belt, prepared to grab a Pokeball, and that was all it took to send the Swinub squealing off into the cave. Dom sighed, relaxing. The Abomasnow eyed him warily and he held out empty hands to show he wasn't a threat. That seemed to be enough for her, at least for the moment. Dom turned to head back to Lotus. After a couple of steps, he hesitated and looked back over his shoulder. The Abomasnow stared at him. He grinned and gestured for her to follow. You coming?

capture attempt.