"...And I noted while I was with one of Rustboro's rangers and a Galarian ambassador that the Regirock of this realm is composed of a multitude of minerals. We couldn't collect any samples because it fled deeper into the desert."

Sven had attempted to fill the head scientist in on his own discoveries while in the desert. This time he came a bit more prepared with lighter attire and a supply of fresh water. Perhaps it would have been better for him to submit his findings as a report, but he had a good feeling that it was better for the two to do their own searching. Somehow he'd found Eva at a perfect time. (Was it really perfect? He wondered how the head scientist had time for herself with all the work presented to her.) If it weren't for some things he wished to discuss with her directly, he would have tagged along with someone else.

"Hey, thanks for tagging along, I know you're busy, but I just...," he paused as he attempted to gather his words over the overwhelming excitement that bubbled beneath the veneer of a serious researcher. "There's something about this place I want to figure out, and I need a keen mind to do that."

He had the experience while Eva had the expertise. Maybe the two of them could figure out the inner machinations of the desert. Particularly how and why the desert seemed to 'flip' at random intervals. Before he could ramble on further about the desert itself, he felt around on his belt for the pokeball that he chose to search for. Once he found it, he released the Iron Valiant he managed to find in his search. The creature stood firm cried out before it took to Sven's side. The brunette flashed the Gallade-esque pokemon an eased smile as he reached up and placed a hand on the pokemon's shoulder.

"I also found this... Well, this thing. I'm not sure what it is, but I figured you might have some answers maybe? I mean it's super strong! But I guess my main concern is why it found me."

Was he being humble or simply putting himself down? Sven didn't think he was all that special to have some interdimensional being form a bond with him. The Iron Valiant seemed willing to take his orders, and perhaps that's where his concern fell. It felt dangerous to have something like this creature, he knew that much. Perhaps that's why he didn't use it all that often. This was technically the second time it saw its way out of its pokeball, the first time being a prior traverse through another rift.

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