Down this path, even through the fog, you can see the chasm to your left, where Chargestone Cave opens up to see the lower levels. You make it to a thin outcropping with a bridge spanning across the chasm. And then you hear a voice.
"Well, if it isn't Emmet!"
Someone is standing on the bridge, facing you, difficult to see through the fog. How he saw you, you have no idea.
[ Maybe he's just a little more fired up than usual. Or maybe he wanted to bolster Archeops's spirits by letting him UTTERLY CRUSH the ex-Champion's ace (thanks dice).
Either way, Emmet reaches over to scritch at Archeops's chin. ]
Good job, Archeops. We are definitely an incredible pairing.
"You two have been partners since the beginning, huh... You and Archen—Archeops. That's what this line is all about. It's too bad your brother doesn't remember more of such an important journey. Get out there and show him what he's missing!"
From his poncho he pulls out a plate—engraved on it are the words, "The power of defeated giants infuses this plate."
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But what you do see... is a Tynamo! It is startled to be discovered, readying itself for attack.
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Go, Mamoswine!
[ HERE COMES MISS PIGGY, ICICLE CRASHING IN. also it's a 10.
Emmet has a ball at ready when the time comes. ]
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There's only one way left to go!
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"Well, if it isn't Emmet!"
Someone is standing on the bridge, facing you, difficult to see through the fog. How he saw you, you have no idea.
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[ He squints through the fog, trying to see who it could possibly be. ]
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[ He heads over that way! ]
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It doesn't seem like trash talk. He is making genuine conversation.
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[ And with that, he throws out Archeops. ]
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Of course, he sends out Volcarona. It's a Pokemon battle!
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Archeops, use Aerial Ace! You can do it!
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But it's true. You do win handily. Volcarona's Overheat doesn't do much against Archeops.
"Hah! That's the kind of spirit I was looking for!"
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Either way, Emmet reaches over to scritch at Archeops's chin. ]
Good job, Archeops. We are definitely an incredible pairing.
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From his poncho he pulls out a plate—engraved on it are the words, "The power of defeated giants infuses this plate."
You have a Flame Plate!
"Need an escape rope?"
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Yes. Archie has been with me from the verrrry start of my journey.
[ Archeops squawks happily upon hearing his childhood nickname. Yes!! That's me!! ]
— thank you. An escape rope would be great.
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He hands one over! An escape rope will lead you right back to Gear Station without any more pesky random cave encounters.
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[ And with that, he's off. ]