Dei's arm looked in really bad shape. As much as it looked like he enjoyed being seated on Jiujiu, there was no way riding the cat-shaped wire frame back to Hoenn would be good on his arm. As such, he withdrew the Xurkitree and Zeraora, instead calling on his Luxray and Boltund. "Dei, it'll be easier getting back home with Crash here," the Gym Leader insisted, helping the wounded mechanic onto the electric dog unless they objected.

There would also be the problem of Raikiri carrying Sven way too fast for the other electric-types to keep up with. "Sorry Sven, I know you were having fun on Raikiri, but I want us to be able to stay close. Blitz will help get the three of us home." The Shiny Luxray crouched to let Sven aboard. Provided his two companions were able to comfortably mount up, he and Saber would lead the way back to the rift's entrance, though it took quite a bit longer due to having to find another way back. That ethereal bridge was still out.

"Shawn... I'll be back to help your soul pass on. I promise."