[ he knows he's not being exceptionally comforting at the moment, but lance really has no idea what to do other than continue to explore and gain a better understanding of the lay of the land. he has zero contact with kanto or johto. and this place seemingly doesn't care who he is, so it isn't as if he can go demand an audience with whoever is in charge -- if anyone is in charge. ]

If we are lucky, the latter. [ lance would much rather talk to lugia than giovanni, any day of the week. and a legendary pokemon who decided to mess with time and space is at least something he understands. a group of people wielding this power is something that really never needs to happen as exhibited by like 7 other games. ] But truthfully, I have no idea.

[ honesty is typically the best policy. still, lance refocuses his attention on blue, tossing the younger trainer a knowing look. ]

But regardless of why we are here, we will be fine. It's nothing more than another challenge to surpass. Nothing can defeat us if we stick together.

[ aka: buck up, kid, he'll get you your arcanine back. and so lance gives a small wave to the fire pokemon who are still burning stuff down before he inclines his head toward the exit, to walk. ]

Show me this lake.