Obviously with the nature of the device, it wasn't exactly like wild pokemon would leave it be. The Grumpig he witnessed, for instance, waltzed right up to the device, sniffing all the while. Then, after reassuring itself that was the source of the smell, the Grumpig shoved it in it's mouth...

"Huuuh?!" Derek almost can't believe his eyes, but he owned a Grumpig himself. And yes, they liked to eat just about anything that smelled good. Because, if it smelled good, it probably tasted good.

But in this case, it didn't taste like much anything. The only saving grace was Derek quickly sending his pokemon after it. "Jonesy, stop that Grumpig!" A swift delivery of it's sucker punch caused the Grumpig to spit out the device it was chewing on. But that wasn't enough to stop it from rearing on them.

"Gheleon, you're up!" On command, the Zeraora let out a vicious snarl, causing the wild Grumpig to turn and run. In fact, it was so scared and ran so fast that it fainted after about twenty paces. Leaving it be, Derek inspected the device to ensure it was still working. Thankfully, it was, and they were able to find another spot to hide in anticipation of whatever was lured in next.

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Choosing to ignore the next pokemon, as he was confident his pokemon would overcome it, Derek motioned for them to follow him as they snuck around the Claydol. It seemed to realize something was evading it's senses, but ultimately allowed them to continue on their way without due vigilance or investigation.

Thankfully, as they made their way to a higher point, the view of the area broadened, allowing them to see anything as it encroached on the general vicinity, let alone the incense that was beginning to run out. A few crystabloom flowers could be seen sprouting up from cracks, as well as another pokemon...

SKIPPED CLAYDOL

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Finding that the latest pokemon was of no interest to him, Derek motion for his pokemon to follow as they made their way out of Meteor Falls. The Gothita probably had a mom around here somewhere anyway, so he didn't want to give said parent anxiety by fainting or capturing it.

On the other hand, he'd failed to find any signs of Registeel having passed through. He figured as much, but it was at least nice to check another place off the list. Which meant he wouldn't have to worry about something happening here. Meteor Falls was one of his favorite places in Hoenn, after all.

SKIPPED GOTHITA

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