[ the comment about oak causes lance to roll his eyes slightly, as he kneels to get a closer look at the fireys. he holds out a hand to one, speaking as he allows the little creature to roll around his palm. ]

It’s possible we may be somewhere new.

[ no shit, lance, but he keeps talking, his focus on the firey: ]

I haven’t been able to contact any of the Kanto or Johto Elite Four. I even tried Clair. [ he slips his free hand into his pocket to remove his phone, which is, indeed, dead. ] No signal or capabilities whatsoever. Which means we may be cut off from more than we think.

[ he slides his phone back into his pocket before lance glances up at blue, still allowing the fires to play with his fingers. ]

What were you doing before you came here?