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=====[[Lumiose City]]=====
=====[[Lumiose City]]=====
*On the [[Holo Caster]] upon first entering the city after [[Professor Sycamore]] upgrades the [[Key Stone|Mega Ring]]
*On the [[Holo Caster]] upon first entering the city after [[Professor Sycamore]] upgrades the [[Key Stone|Mega Ring]]
:''"Ahem... <player>. Please excuse me. I only need a moment. Or perhaps three. There is something I really need to talk about with you. Please come to the Looker Bureau. The building is close to Rouge Plaza. I can't say any more right now. I will expect to see you soon."''
:''"Ahem... <Player>. Please excuse me. I only need a moment. Or perhaps three. There is something I really need to talk about with you. Please come to the Looker Bureau. The building is close to Rouge Plaza. I can't say any more right now. I will expect to see you soon."''
 
======Chapter 1: That Man's a Real...Looker======
======Chapter 1: That Man's a Real...Looker======
;Looker Bureau
;Looker Bureau
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*When he calls on the Holo Caster
*When he calls on the Holo Caster
:''"<player>! It is I! Looker! I want to talk to you about something important! Could you come to the Looker Bureau, please?"''
:''"<Player>! It is I! Looker! I want to talk to you about something important! Could you come to the Looker Bureau, please?"''


*When the player speaks to him after his call
*When the player speaks to him after his call
:''"<player>, you're here! You got my message on the Holo Caster, in fact? Then I need three minutes only. It is this. We have a case to solve! I count on your help, <player>! Let us put our partnership to the test! My notes are on the desk. Take 30 seconds to read up on the case."''
:''"<Player>, you're here! You got my message on the Holo Caster, in fact? Then I need three minutes only. It is this. We have a case to solve! I count on your help, <player>! Let us put our partnership to the test! My notes are on the desk. Take 30 seconds to read up on the case."''


======Chapter 2: In the Back Alleys======
======Chapter 2: In the Back Alleys======
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:''"Oho! Did you hear that cry? I feel like it came from deeper inside the alley..."''
:''"Oho! Did you hear that cry? I feel like it came from deeper inside the alley..."''
:''"Why, it's a Pokémon! But to threaten humans like that, it is apparently none too gentle... It may consider this area its territory."''
:''"Why, it's a Pokémon! But to threaten humans like that, it is apparently none too gentle... It may consider this area its territory."''
:([[Emma]]'s voice confirms his guess.)
:''"Eh? Who's there? Show yourself!"''
:''"Eh? Who's there? Show yourself!"''
:''"Ahem. Then this is [[Emma|your]] Pokémon? In which case, would you mind returning it to its [[Poké Ball]] for a bit?"''
:(Emma appears and introduces Mimi.)
:''"Ahem. Then this is your Pokémon? In which case, would you mind returning it to its Poké Ball for a bit?"''
:(Emma repeats Looker questioningly.)
:''"Pardon?"''
:''"Pardon?"''
:(Emma berates Looker, saying she and Mimi are friends.)
:''"Of course. I...get it. Please forgive my error. My name is Looker. I work as a detective. May I introduce my partner, <player>. If you will permit me to ask, Mimi's friend... I am interested in what you're all doing here."''
:''"Of course. I...get it. Please forgive my error. My name is Looker. I work as a detective. May I introduce my partner, <player>. If you will permit me to ask, Mimi's friend... I am interested in what you're all doing here."''
:(Emma says they're playing.)
:''"... ... ... You seem to have a good group of friends playing together here. But why did you pick a dark alley like this one to play in? Lumiose City is filled with plazas and open spaces and sunny corners. Flowers can't bloom without sunshine, and neither can young folks, you know."''
:''"... ... ... You seem to have a good group of friends playing together here. But why did you pick a dark alley like this one to play in? Lumiose City is filled with plazas and open spaces and sunny corners. Flowers can't bloom without sunshine, and neither can young folks, you know."''
:(Emma says she and Mimi have always lived in alleys.)
:''"You live in an alley? You and Mimi? And...your family? They--"''
:''"You live in an alley? You and Mimi? And...your family? They--"''
:(Emma says she's alone.)
:''"I see."''
:''"I see."''
:(Emma amends that Mimi is like her family.)
:''"Indeed... Indeed! I, Looker, have struck upon an idea! A genius idea. And here it is! Friend of Mimi! I invite you to stay at my office, the Looker Bureau. You may work as my assistant and, in exchange, you may live in the office. I myself live elsewhere in a hotel, so you'll have it all to yourself after hours!"''
:''"Indeed... Indeed! I, Looker, have struck upon an idea! A genius idea. And here it is! Friend of Mimi! I invite you to stay at my office, the Looker Bureau. You may work as my assistant and, in exchange, you may live in the office. I myself live elsewhere in a hotel, so you'll have it all to yourself after hours!"''
:(Emma is flustered.)
:''"It is not to imply that anything's wrong with a free life in the alleys, but... To have a home to shelter you from the cold and the rain... There is joy in having work to do each day and your efforts seen and appreciated. This idea is genius, even for me! And, Mimi, are you on board, too? It wouldn't be the same without you!"''
:''"It is not to imply that anything's wrong with a free life in the alleys, but... To have a home to shelter you from the cold and the rain... There is joy in having work to do each day and your efforts seen and appreciated. This idea is genius, even for me! And, Mimi, are you on board, too? It wouldn't be the same without you!"''
:(Mimi runs away.)
:''"Wh-what? Why did Mimi run off?"''
:''"Wh-what? Why did Mimi run off?"''
:(Emma declines Looker's offer, saying that she sticks with Mimi.)
:''"Hold on! Mimi may grow to like me in time. But even if not, we can try a new angle. At a time like this, it helps to have a partner you can count on."''
:''"Hold on! Mimi may grow to like me in time. But even if not, we can try a new angle. At a time like this, it helps to have a partner you can count on."''
:''"Indeed! <player>! Your assignment is to befriend Mimi. You can do it!"''
:(Emma is confused.)
 
:''"Indeed! <Player>! Your assignment is to befriend Mimi. You can do it!"''
*If talked to before the player has finished the assignment
*If talked to before the player has finished the assignment
:''"Can you handle it, <player>? If you succeed in making friends with Mimi, it may accept me as well. I'm your partner, after all! Yes! <player>, I'm counting on you!"''
:''"Can you handle it, <player>? If you succeed in making friends with Mimi, it may accept me as well. I'm your partner, after all! Yes! <Player>, I'm counting on you!"''


;South Boulevard
;South Boulevard
*On the Holo Caster after the player exits the South Boulevard alley
*On the Holo Caster after the player exits the South Boulevard alley
:''"<player>! I have received a tip from the children. I judge it most important, and it may be of use to you. Mimi apparently doesn't like being petted by strangers. It is imperative that you check the alleys where Mimi is known to stroll around. To be precise: Across from the Galette Stand! Across from Lumiose Station! Right next to Café Triste! The entrances to these alleys are all found on North Boulevard! Au revoir and out! I wish you luck!"''
:''"<Player>! I have received a tip from the children. I judge it most important, and it may be of use to you. Mimi apparently doesn't like being petted by strangers. It is imperative that you check the alleys where Mimi is known to stroll around. To be precise: Across from the Galette Stand! Across from Lumiose Station! Right next to Café Triste! The entrances to these alleys are all found on North Boulevard! Au revoir and out! I wish you luck!"''


;South Boulevard alleyway
;South Boulevard alleyway
*After the player has befriended Mimi
*After the player has befriended Mimi
:''"Oh! <player>! Well done! Mimi seems to have taken a shine to you!"''
:''"Oh! <Player>! Well done! Mimi seems to have taken a shine to you!"''
:''"Thank you, <player>. You have proven your worth as my partner. Well, friend of Mimi? Problem solved? All set? Is it time for you to graduate from life on the streets and join the Looker Bureau as my assistant?"''
:''"Thank you, <player>. You have proven your worth as my partner. Well, friend of Mimi? Problem solved? All set? Is it time for you to graduate from life on the streets and join the Looker Bureau as my assistant?"''
''"Ha ha! A detective is a hard-boiled kind of person! <player>, let us make our way to the Looker Bureau with our new assistant!"''
:(Emma agrees happily.)
:''"Ha ha! A detective is a hard-boiled kind of person! <Player>, let us make our way to the Looker Bureau with our new assistant!"''


;Looker Bureau
;Looker Bureau
*When the group arrives
*When the group arrives
:''"Please, make yourself comfortable! From today on, you will work here as my assistant! And you may live here as long as you choose!"''
:''"Please, make yourself comfortable! From today on, you will work here as my assistant! And you may live here as long as you choose!"''
:(Looker does a double-take.)
:''"I seem to have forgotten my manners. Pardon me for not asking your name. What do you prefer to go by, or shall we stick with "Friend-of-Mimi"?"''
:''"I seem to have forgotten my manners. Pardon me for not asking your name. What do you prefer to go by, or shall we stick with "Friend-of-Mimi"?"''
:''"[[Emma]], is it? Indeed, a pretty name!"''
:(Emma gives her name.)
:''"Ahem. The case of the kids in the alleys is now closed. With Emma staying here instead, kids will stop making the alleys their second home! <player>, I will send a message on your Holo Caster the next time we get a case! I look forward to it indeed."''
:''"Emma, is it? Indeed, a pretty name!"''
 
:''"Ahem. The case of the kids in the alleys is now closed. With Emma staying here instead, kids will stop making the alleys their second home! <Player>, I will send a message on your Holo Caster the next time we get a case! I look forward to it indeed."''
*Monologue
*Monologue
:''"Emma and Mimi... I was absolutely right to invite them to stay here. Truly genius, no doubt. What I don't know is if enough work will appear to keep food on our table. ... ... ... I-I guess I'll roll up my sleeves and concentrate on my mission! Th-this is what it means to be a hard-boiled detective."''
:''"Emma and Mimi... I was absolutely right to invite them to stay here. Truly genius, no doubt. What I don't know is if enough work will appear to keep food on our table. ... ... ... I-I guess I'll roll up my sleeves and concentrate on my mission! Th-this is what it means to be a hard-boiled detective."''
*Before he calls for the next case
*Before he calls for the next case
:''"Hello, <player>. I don't have any cases at the moment. I'm teaching Emma to read and write and do basic arithmetic. When a new case appears, I'll contact you via Holo Caster! I look forward to it indeed."''
:''"Hello, <player>. I don't have any cases at the moment. I'm teaching Emma to read and write and do basic arithmetic. When a new case appears, I'll contact you via Holo Caster! I look forward to it indeed."''
*In Looker's notebook
*In Looker's notebook
:''"LOOKER'S TOP-SECRET JOURNAL"''
:''"LOOKER'S TOP-SECRET JOURNAL"''
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*On Holo Caster
*On Holo Caster
:''"<player>! It's me! Looker! I want to talk to you about something important! Could you come to the Looker Bureau, please?"''
:''"<Player>! It's me! Looker! I want to talk to you about something important! Could you come to the Looker Bureau, please?"''


*In Looker's notebook
*In Looker's notebook
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*As a woman enters the Looker Bureau, speaking Japanese
*As a woman enters the Looker Bureau, speaking Japanese
:''"Oho! What have we here? One of our fair city's famous tourists! From your manner of speaking, madame, I deduce that you have traveled far indeed! I am...Looker. What may I do for you?"''
:''"Oho! What have we here? One of our fair city's famous tourists! From your manner of speaking, madame, I deduce that you have traveled far indeed! I am...Looker. What may I do for you?"''
:(The woman says she came to Looker to have him take back her Pokémon that were stolen from her.)
:''"Ahem... My dear lady... I am so terribly sorry, but could you speak a bit less quickly?"''
:''"Ahem... My dear lady... I am so terribly sorry, but could you speak a bit less quickly?"''
:''"Ahem... From what I can gather, it seems that this lady has been given sore offense. And do you know why that would be, <player>, my friend? Well, thanks to my gift for languages--I've traveled all over the world, you know... It seems she is highly offended that she has come as a guest and not yet been offered tea! Yes! Case closed! Which means, my friend, I must make haste to obtain the requisite tea! <player>, please keep our guest company until my return from this vital mission."''
:(The woman apologizes, but says she doesn't have any time because her plane will leave soon.)
 
:''"Ahem... From what I can gather, it seems that this lady has been given sore offense. And do you know why that would be, <player>, my friend? Well, thanks to my gift for languages--I've traveled all over the world, you know... It seems she is highly offended that she has come as a guest and not yet been offered tea! Yes! Case closed! Which means, my friend, I must make haste to obtain the requisite tea! <Player>, please keep our guest company until my return from this vital mission."''
*When Looker returns, after Emma and Mimi have arrived
*When Looker returns, after Emma and Mimi have arrived
:''"I return! My apologies for the delay. I have obtained the finest quality tea, since our guest obviously has exquisite taste! Oho! Emma and Mimi are back as well! Yes. Excellent timing all round. Emma, have you introduced yourself to our visitor from a faraway land?"''
:''"I return! My apologies for the delay. I have obtained the finest quality tea, since our guest obviously has exquisite taste! Oho! Emma and Mimi are back as well! Yes. Excellent timing all round. Emma, have you introduced yourself to our visitor from a faraway land?"''
:(Mimi goes to greet Looker.)
:''"Oh! What have we here? Mimi! Are you happy to see me come home, too? Why... I wondered if it would ever happen. I have won over the hard-boiled Mimi!"''
:''"Oh! What have we here? Mimi! Are you happy to see me come home, too? Why... I wondered if it would ever happen. I have won over the hard-boiled Mimi!"''
:(Emma informs him that the woman is here about her Pokémon that were stolen at Lumiose Station.)
:''"What's that? What's that you're saying? Then it wasn't tea that she was after? But I bought this...fancy...expensive... No! Hah! Never mind that! Let us focus on what is most important now! Come, my friends! We have a case!"''
:''"What's that? What's that you're saying? Then it wasn't tea that she was after? But I bought this...fancy...expensive... No! Hah! Never mind that! Let us focus on what is most important now! Come, my friends! We have a case!"''
:(Emma asks him to wait.)
:''"What is it, Emma? Didn't you hear? Her Pokémon have been stolen! We must get them back at once!"''
:''"What is it, Emma? Didn't you hear? Her Pokémon have been stolen! We must get them back at once!"''
:(Emma informs him that it's probably the Lumiose Gang, which probably means a battle.)
:''"Pardon? Whom? The Lumiose Gang?"''
:''"Pardon? Whom? The Lumiose Gang?"''
:(Emma adds that it's not worth getting into a fight for a woman who insulted him.)
:''"No, Emma. <big>That is not on!</big> If you see someone in trouble, give help. If you see a Pokémon in distress, you help! That is the policy of the Looker Bureau! And it does not change! No matter what this person may have said about me, it does not change what we do! Now, wait here, please. I must go to Lumiose Station."''
:''"No, Emma. <big>That is not on!</big> If you see someone in trouble, give help. If you see a Pokémon in distress, you help! That is the policy of the Looker Bureau! And it does not change! No matter what this person may have said about me, it does not change what we do! Now, wait here, please. I must go to Lumiose Station."''


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*Confronting the {{tc|Lumiose Gang Member|Lumiose Gang}}
*Confronting the {{tc|Lumiose Gang Member|Lumiose Gang}}
:''"Indeed. Hold that thought. I am not here to pick a fight. Instead, I have a simple request. Return that tourist's stolen Pokémon!"''
:''"Indeed. Hold that thought. I am not here to pick a fight. Instead, I have a simple request. Return that tourist's stolen Pokémon!"''
:(The gang refuses and complains that Emma hasn't come to see them since moving into the Looker Bureau.)
:''"What do you mean?"''
:''"What do you mean?"''
:(The gang leader, Nix, challenges Looker to a battle.)
:''"I cannot accept your challenge."''
:''"I cannot accept your challenge."''
:(A gang member wonders if he even has a Pokémon.)
:''"You...er..."got it in one.""''
:''"You...er..."got it in one.""''
:(The gang tells him he can have a chance to go catch a Pokémon.)
:''"Argh. Words are no use here. I'll have to go. Later, I'll return, and--"''
:''"Argh. Words are no use here. I'll have to go. Later, I'll return, and--"''
:''"Oh! <player>! Ahaha...ahem. You've caught me making an enormous fool of myself. It is as they say. The great Looker has no Pokémon of his own... I can do nothing to restore the stolen Pokémon to that tourist..."''
:(Turning, Looker sees the player.)
 
:''"Oh! <Player>! Ahaha...ahem. You've caught me making an enormous fool of myself. It is as they say. The great Looker has no Pokémon of his own... I can do nothing to restore the stolen Pokémon to that tourist..."''
:(Nix offers to let the player fight in Looker's place.)
*If Looker is spoken to before defeating Nix
*If Looker is spoken to before defeating Nix
:''"<player>, my friend... I'm afraid {{tt|this|Healing the player's party}} is all I can do for you."''
:''"<Player>, my friend... I'm afraid this is all I can do for you."''
 
:(Looker heals the player's party.)
*After defeating Nix, when Emma shows up
*After defeating Nix, when Emma shows up
:''"Emma!"''
:''"Emma!"''
:(Emma makes Nix give back the stolen Pokémon and apologize to Looker.)
:''"Ahem. Of course. The Pokémon shall be safely restored, so let's call it water under the bridge. A-a-a-a-and...case closed! Cheers, <player>, Emma! Let's head back to the Looker Bureau!"''
:''"Ahem. Of course. The Pokémon shall be safely restored, so let's call it water under the bridge. A-a-a-a-and...case closed! Cheers, <player>, Emma! Let's head back to the Looker Bureau!"''
:(Looker pauses before leaving.)
:''"Oh, I forgot something... Wait. Thirty seconds! Hey, folks!"''
:''"Oh, I forgot something... Wait. Thirty seconds! Hey, folks!"''
:(Nix is uncertain.)
:''"It's your wish to be friends with Emma, is that correct?"''
:''"It's your wish to be friends with Emma, is that correct?"''
:(Nix agrees.)
:''"When people behave with evil intentions, I cannot turn away and lightly forgive such. Especially people who do cruel and thoughtless things. For example, stealing the beloved Pokémon of other Trainers... However... I believe... No. Not just believe. I KNOW... People and Pokémon are both capable of...evolving. And so... If you give your word of honor not to ever lift a hand in cruelty again, then you may come by the Looker Bureau anytime to visit Emma...as her friends."''
:''"When people behave with evil intentions, I cannot turn away and lightly forgive such. Especially people who do cruel and thoughtless things. For example, stealing the beloved Pokémon of other Trainers... However... I believe... No. Not just believe. I KNOW... People and Pokémon are both capable of...evolving. And so... If you give your word of honor not to ever lift a hand in cruelty again, then you may come by the Looker Bureau anytime to visit Emma...as her friends."''
:(Emma and Nix are surprised.)
:''"Let us now return! Back once more to the Looker Bureau!"''
:''"Let us now return! Back once more to the Looker Bureau!"''


;Looker Bureau
;Looker Bureau
* Upon arrival
* When they arrive
:(Emma apologizes for what she said about the woman.)
:''"If you learned something from it, that is all I need to hear, Emma. But that is not what concerns me now. Imagine how I felt to discover that you were the boss of that gang!"''
:''"If you learned something from it, that is all I need to hear, Emma. But that is not what concerns me now. Imagine how I felt to discover that you were the boss of that gang!"''
:(Emma explains and Nix appears and backs her up.)
:''"Well, it's the lad from the gang. You're here for a visit already? Good. Ahem. You can drop that "sir" business. Call me Looker."''
:''"Well, it's the lad from the gang. You're here for a visit already? Good. Ahem. You can drop that "sir" business. Call me Looker."''
:(Nix promises that the gang will reform.)
:''"That's excellent. Deciding to change your course in life is more than an Evolution! It is a Mega Evolution! There is no substitute for honest work if you want to make a difference in this world."''
:''"That's excellent. Deciding to change your course in life is more than an Evolution! It is a Mega Evolution! There is no substitute for honest work if you want to make a difference in this world."''
:(Nix bids Emma goodbye, then Emma gets Looker's attention.)
:''"Hm? What is it, Emma?"''
:''"Hm? What is it, Emma?"''
:(Emma wonders if she really deserves to be there if she's not doing any work.)
:''"Those are good questions, Emma. You have been learning nonstop since you came here, have you not? Learning is very important work at any age, and especially for you now. Continue to pour your heart into your studies. You have no need to worry."''
:''"Those are good questions, Emma. You have been learning nonstop since you came here, have you not? Learning is very important work at any age, and especially for you now. Continue to pour your heart into your studies. You have no need to worry."''
:(Emma presses Looker on whether he can really afford to look after her and Mimi.)
:''"Y-you have no need to worry! One would expect that a hard-boiled detective has savings set aside, indeed! Yes, indeed, Looker's savings are as lofty as [[Sinnoh]]'s own [[Mt. Coronet]]! Hm. Perhaps you have not met up with Mt. Coronet in your studies yet, Emma? Ha...hahaha! I ask you to leave such worries to me. Your part is to study hard, so you can become my trusted assistant. Deal? Good."''
:''"Y-you have no need to worry! One would expect that a hard-boiled detective has savings set aside, indeed! Yes, indeed, Looker's savings are as lofty as [[Sinnoh]]'s own [[Mt. Coronet]]! Hm. Perhaps you have not met up with Mt. Coronet in your studies yet, Emma? Ha...hahaha! I ask you to leave such worries to me. Your part is to study hard, so you can become my trusted assistant. Deal? Good."''


*Before he calls for the next case
*Before he calls for the next case
:''"Oh, <player>! Have you seen Emma? She always seems to be out and about these days. When I ask for details, she has nothing to say... I'm a bit worried. If you see her, would you let her know that?"''
:''"Oh, <player>! Have you seen Emma? She always seems to be out and about these days. When I ask for details, she has nothing to say... I'm a bit worried. If you see her, would you let her know that?"''
*In Looker's notebook
*In Looker's notebook
:''"LOOKER'S TOP-SECRET JOURNAL"''
:''"LOOKER'S TOP-SECRET JOURNAL"''
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*On the Holo Caster
*On the Holo Caster
:''"<player>. It's me. Looker... I apologize for the interruption, but could you make haste to the Looker Bureau? There's a bit of a situation. I could use your help."''
:''"<Player>. It's me. Looker... I apologize for the interruption, but could you make haste to the Looker Bureau? There's a bit of a situation. I could use your help."''


*When the player speaks to him after his call
*When the player speaks to him after his call
:''"Ah, <player>, thank you so much for your time. I need three minutes only. Emma is on my mind. Recently, she has been running off somewhere on her own. And often. I was hoping to ask her to watch the office for me today, and once again, nowhere can she be found. It even seems as if she did not return here last night... Her friends from the former gang seem to be on the straight and narrow, so I hope this is not anything bad, but..."''
:''"Ah, <player>, thank you so much for your time. I need three minutes only. Emma is on my mind. Recently, she has been running off somewhere on her own. And often. I was hoping to ask her to watch the office for me today, and once again, nowhere can she be found. It even seems as if she did not return here last night... Her friends from the former gang seem to be on the straight and narrow, so I hope this is not anything bad, but..."''
:(Looker's Holo Caster chimes.)
:''"Hm? What's this? A Holo Caster clip?"''
:''"Hm? What's this? A Holo Caster clip?"''


======Chapter 4: An Unforgivable Crime======
======Chapter 4: An Unforgivable Crime======
;Looker Bureau
;Looker Bureau
*After watching Holo Caster bulletin
*After watching Holo Caster bulletin
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;North Boulevard
;North Boulevard
*On the Holo Caster after the player exits the Lumiose Museum
*On the Holo Caster after the player exits the Lumiose Museum
:''"It's me! Looker! <player>! Would you kindly return to the Looker Bureau posthaste?"''
:''"It's me! Looker! <Player>! Would you kindly return to the Looker Bureau posthaste?"''


;Looker Bureau
;Looker Bureau
*When the player speaks to him
*When the player speaks to him
:''"<player>, have you seen the news? The purloining of Pokémon continues! It is unforgivable! We have not yet closed the case at the museum, but... When you consider how many are suffering, we must pursue the culprits! I have devised an absolutely amazing plan that will bring an immediate solution. It will be a sting operation! It appears the criminals are targeting Trainers in places where there are no witnesses. If that is indeed the case, then we can simply bait a trap and wait! First the "victim" will go to some deserted location and act lost. The criminals will think they've found an easy mark, and they will surely reveal themselves! All the reports say they like to challenge their victims to battle before stealing their Pokémon. That's when we'll get them! Right when they are distracted by the heat of a Pokémon battle! The backup, who will be hiding and watching, will appear and help take down the criminals! Indeed. What do you think? It is not without risk, but it's quite the best plan we have! However! The plan will never succeed without you, <player>! Esteemed <player>! Aid me in this!"''
:''"<Player>, have you seen the news? The purloining of Pokémon continues! It is unforgivable! We have not yet closed the case at the museum, but... When you consider how many are suffering, we must pursue the culprits! I have devised an absolutely amazing plan that will bring an immediate solution. It will be a sting operation! It appears the criminals are targeting Trainers in places where there are no witnesses. If that is indeed the case, then we can simply bait a trap and wait! First the "victim" will go to some deserted location and act lost. The criminals will think they've found an easy mark, and they will surely reveal themselves! All the reports say they like to challenge their victims to battle before stealing their Pokémon. That's when we'll get them! Right when they are distracted by the heat of a Pokémon battle! The backup, who will be hiding and watching, will appear and help take down the criminals! Indeed. What do you think? It is not without risk, but it's quite the best plan we have! However! The plan will never succeed without you, <player>! Esteemed <player>! Aid me in this!"''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Many thanks! I knew I could count on my partner. Now, as to our assignments... There is little to decide, since you are aware that I have no Pokémon. Your role is therefore to play the victim in our little sting operation. I will conceal myself in the shadows and watch for my opening to attack. Keep your Pokémon ready to spring into battle when the criminals appear! I ask myself how to draw these miscreants into approaching us. What we need is a place in this bustling city that is a little deserted, perhaps. A nice, neglected alley is exactly what I have in mind. Come, <player>! The game is afoot! Let us begin the hunt close to home! The nearest alley is opposite the Galette Stand on North Boulevard. Go quickly, <player>! I will be right behind you!"''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Many thanks! I knew I could count on my partner. Now, as to our assignments... There is little to decide, since you are aware that I have no Pokémon. Your role is therefore to play the victim in our little sting operation. I will conceal myself in the shadows and watch for my opening to attack. Keep your Pokémon ready to spring into battle when the criminals appear! I ask myself how to draw these miscreants into approaching us. What we need is a place in this bustling city that is a little deserted, perhaps. A nice, neglected alley is exactly what I have in mind. Come, <player>! The game is afoot! Let us begin the hunt close to home! The nearest alley is opposite the Galette Stand on North Boulevard. Go quickly, <player>! I will be right behind you!"''
::'''No:''' ''"No, my brave friend <player>! That is not the answer I hoped to hear! I need the help of my partner if I wish to uphold the peace of Lumiose City!"'' (repeats "Yes"/"No" prompt)
::'''No:''' ''"No, my brave friend <player>! That is not the answer I hoped to hear! I need the help of my partner if I wish to uphold the peace of Lumiose City!"'' (Repeats "Yes"/"No" prompt.)
 
*If spoken to again
*If spoken to again
:''"Come, <player>! There is a time to hunt and a time to hide! And this is that time. To the alley opposite the Galette Stand on North Boulevard, at top speed!"''
:''"Come, <player>! There is a time to hunt and a time to hide! And this is that time. To the alley opposite the Galette Stand on North Boulevard, at top speed!"''
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;North Boulevard, Galette Stand alleyway
;North Boulevard, Galette Stand alleyway
*On the Holo Caster
*On the Holo Caster
:''"OK! It looks like you've arrived at the back alley. <player>! Inspect the area! The culprit may be in hiding close by. I am maintaining a lookout near your position, but use every precaution!"''
:''"OK! It looks like you've arrived at the back alley. <Player>! Inspect the area! The culprit may be in hiding close by. I am maintaining a lookout near your position, but use every precaution!"''
*After the player defeats the Suspicious Woman
*After the player defeats the Suspicious Woman
:''"Stop right there!"''
:''"Stop right there!"''
:''"Wha--?! What is that woman?! She's no Pokémon, yet she can use {{m|Transform}}? Oh, what am I doing? This is not a time to stand around being shocked! In fact, this is a time to dash off in pursuit! The chase is on! Now, considering the direction in which she ran, and the angle...hm... <player>, my brave friend! I suspect she is headed for the alley beside North Boulevard's Café Triste! Please go ahead without me! I will be right behind you, just as soon as I have checked this place for clues! But wait! One minute of your time! The great Looker will restore your Pokémon before you go!"''
:(The woman runs away.)
 
:''"Wha--?! What is that woman?! She's no Pokémon, yet she can use Transform? Oh, what am I doing? This is not a time to stand around being shocked! In fact, this is a time to dash off in pursuit! The chase is on! Now, considering the direction in which she ran, and the angle...hm... <Player>, my brave friend! I suspect she is headed for the alley beside North Boulevard's Café Triste! Please go ahead without me! I will be right behind you, just as soon as I have checked this place for clues! But wait! One minute of your time! The great Looker will restore your Pokémon before you go!"''
*If spoken to again
*If spoken to again
:''"I suspect she is headed for the alley beside Café Triste over on North Boulevard! I will come just as soon as I check this place for clues!"''
:''"I suspect she is headed for the alley beside Café Triste over on North Boulevard! I will come just as soon as I check this place for clues!"''
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;North Boulevard, Café Triste alleyway
;North Boulevard, Café Triste alleyway
*On the Holo Caster
*On the Holo Caster
:''"OK! Looks like you've reached the back alley. <player>! Inspect the area once more! The culprit may be hiding nearby again! We'll wait for an opening, and then I'll rush in, too! Cautiously, <player>, cautiously... Classic precautions never go out of style!"''
:''"OK! Looks like you've reached the back alley. <Player>! Inspect the area once more! The culprit may be hiding nearby again! We'll wait for an opening, and then I'll rush in, too! Cautiously, <player>, cautiously... Classic precautions never go out of style!"''
 
*After the player defeats the Suspicious Child
*After the player defeats the Suspicious Child
:''"Not today, you crook! I will not allow it!"''
:''"Not today, you crook! I will not allow it!"''
:''"Argh! She has run off on us again! Is she really not a Pokémon? I've never seen a human jump like that... Oh, what am I doing? This is no time to stand around being impressed! Now is the time to chase the culprit! Considering the direction she ran off...hmm... Brave <player>! Her goal must be the alley opposite North Boulevard's Lumiose Station! Go ahead without me! I will follow close behind you, just as soon as I have checked this place for clues! No, wait! Thirty seconds! How could I forget twice?! Let me just restore your Pokémon before you go!"''
:(The woman runs away.)
 
:''"Argh! She has run off on us again! Is she really not a Pokémon? I've never seen a human jump like that... Oh, what am I doing? This is no time to stand around being impressed! Now is the time to chase the culprit! Considering the direction she ran off...hmm... Brave <player>! Her goal must be the alley opposite North Boulevard's Lumiose Station! Go ahead without me! I will follow close behind you, just as soon as I have checked this place for clues! No, wait! Thirty seconds! How could I forget twice?! Let me just restore your Pokémon before you go!  
*If spoken to again
*If spoken to again
:''"Next is the alley opposite Lumiose Station on North Boulevard! I will come just as soon as I check this place for clues!"''
:''"Next is the alley opposite Lumiose Station on North Boulevard! I will come just as soon as I check this place for clues!"''
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;North Boulevard, Lumiose Station alleyway
;North Boulevard, Lumiose Station alleyway
*On the Holo Caster
*On the Holo Caster
:''"OK! Looks like you reached the back alley. Be of good cheer, <player>! She may have gotten away from us twice, but THIS time, we'll get her. Yet I wonder... This miscreant does not seem like an ordinary human being... If you get into trouble, call me. Certainly! I'll come running! <player>! Remember your precautions!"''
:''"OK! Looks like you reached the back alley. Be of good cheer, <player>! She may have gotten away from us twice, but THIS time, we'll get her. Yet I wonder... This miscreant does not seem like an ordinary human being... If you get into trouble, call me. Certainly! I'll come running! <Player>! Remember your precautions!"''
 
*When the player speaks to the {{tc|Black Belt}}
*When the player speaks to a {{tc|Black Belt}}
:''"What is it? What has happened? <Player>, my friend!"''
:''"What is it? What has happened? <player>, my friend!"''
:(Arriving and speaking to the Black Belt:)
:''"Come now... Young man... What has happened to you?"''
:''"Come now... Young man... What has happened to you?"''
:(The man describes a woman challenging him to a battle.)
:''"What did she do?"''
:''"What did she do?"''
:(The man describes how she beat him and then stole his Poké Balls.)
:''"Argh! So we were too late... And where did the woman go?!"''
:''"Argh! So we were too late... And where did the woman go?!"''
:''"South Boulevard, huh? <player>! There is only one alley on South Boulevard! Exactly and precisely the same alley where we first met Emma and Mimi! Go at top speed, if you please! I will do what I can for this poor man and then follow as quickly as I can!"''
:(He says toward South Boulevard.)
 
:''"South Boulevard, huh? <Player>! There is only one alley on South Boulevard! Exactly and precisely the same alley where we first met Emma and Mimi! Go at top speed, if you please! I will do what I can for this poor man and then follow as quickly as I can!"''
*If spoken to again
*If spoken to again
:''"There is only one alley to be found on South Boulevard! It is the exact same alley where we first met Emma and Mimi! Go there at once, my young friend, and catch that criminal!"''
:''"There is only one alley to be found on South Boulevard! It is the exact same alley where we first met Emma and Mimi! Go there at once, my young friend, and catch that criminal!"''
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;South Boulevard alleyway
;South Boulevard alleyway
*On the Holo Caster
*On the Holo Caster
:''"Finally! Looks like you've reached the back alley! <player>! She's trapped like a Patrat now! According to our informant, the culprit is a young woman! She won't be able to fool us with her clever little transformations! We will not let her escape again! This time, we will most certainly catch her! We'll watch for an opening, and then I'll rush in, too! I'm counting on you, <player>!"''
:''"Finally! Looks like you've reached the back alley! <Player>! She's trapped like a Patrat now! According to our informant, the culprit is a young woman! She won't be able to fool us with her clever little transformations! We will not let her escape again! This time, we will most certainly catch her! We'll watch for an opening, and then I'll rush in, too! I'm counting on you, <player>!"''
*After the player defeats the Suspicious Lady
*After the player defeats the Suspicious Lady
:''"Freeze! Pokémon thief! I will not let you lay a finger on my partner!"''
:''"Freeze! Pokémon thief! I will not let you lay a finger on my partner!"''
:(The woman threatens him.)
:''"Easy words, but not so easy to carry out! Even though I, the great Looker, have no Pokémon, I yet have my fists! I'm a trained expert. The outlook for you is dismal."''
:''"Easy words, but not so easy to carry out! Even though I, the great Looker, have no Pokémon, I yet have my fists! I'm a trained expert. The outlook for you is dismal."''
:(Mimi appears.)
:''"M-Mimi?! Why--?!"''
:''"M-Mimi?! Why--?!"''
:(Mimi approaches the woman.)
:''"Mimi! That woman is dangerous! Move away from her at once!"''
:''"Mimi! That woman is dangerous! Move away from her at once!"''
:(Mimi excitedly dances around the woman.)
:''"How can this be? Why would our Mimi act so friendly to... It...cannot...be. It cannot be so."''
:''"How can this be? Why would our Mimi act so friendly to... It...cannot...be. It cannot be so."''
:(The woman attacks Mimi.)
:''"Mimi! Watch out!"''
:''"Mimi! Watch out!"''
:''"Augh!"''
:''"Augh!"''
:''"Ughhh..."''
:''"Ughhh..."''
:(The woman prepares to attack Looker.)
:''"W-wait... Stop this... Emma..."''
:''"W-wait... Stop this... Emma..."''
:(The woman is confused.)
:''"Th-that's right... You are... You are Emma. Is it not so?"''
:''"Th-that's right... You are... You are Emma. Is it not so?"''
:(The woman is silent.)
:''"Ungh... M-Mimi hates all adults... The only person it loves...enough to make it jump for joy... is you, Emma..."''
:''"Ungh... M-Mimi hates all adults... The only person it loves...enough to make it jump for joy... is you, Emma..."''
:(The woman says she is Essentia.)
:''"Eurgh... Essentia? You cannot deceive me, Emma. You may trick an ordinary human eye... But you could never fake the bond between you and...Mimi..."''
:''"Eurgh... Essentia? You cannot deceive me, Emma. You may trick an ordinary human eye... But you could never fake the bond between you and...Mimi..."''
:(Mimi calls, and the woman is silent.)
:''"What is the matter with you, Emma? Why would you do these things! If you are in some sort of trouble, could you not have shared it with me?"''
:''"What is the matter with you, Emma? Why would you do these things! If you are in some sort of trouble, could you not have shared it with me?"''
:(The woman remains silent.)
:''"Emma! SAY SOMETHING!"''
:''"Emma! SAY SOMETHING!"''
:(The woman groans.)
:''"E-Emma?"''
:''"E-Emma?"''
:(The woman screams.)
:''"Emma! What's wrong?!"''
:''"Emma! What's wrong?!"''
:(The woman flees.)
:''"Emma!"''
:''"Emma!"''
:''"Oh no... Emma..."''
:''"Oh no... Emma..."''
:''"Ahem... <player>, forgive me... It seems that last hit...got to me... Do you think you could possibly...help me back to the office..."''
:''"Ahem... <Player>, forgive me... It seems that last hit...got to me... Do you think you could possibly...help me back to the office..."''


;Looker Bureau
;Looker Bureau
*Back at the Bureau
*Back at the Bureau
:''"Thank you for your kindness, <player>. Your help has saved me again today. Even the great Looker can be taken down, as you see. The injury to my stomach, a mere trifle, not at all...cough, cough...painful. I may just pop by...the hospital... It has been quite a busy day, in fact. Please go home and rest yourself."''
:''"Thank you for your kindness, <player>. Your help has saved me again today. Even the great Looker can be taken down, as you see. The injury to my stomach, a mere trifle, not at all...cough, cough...painful. I may just pop by...the hospital... It has been quite a busy day, in fact. Please go home and rest yourself."''
*After the player has left
*After the player has left
:''"Mimi, could you give this to <player>? I am about to embark on a dangerous investigation. I must venture upon this road alone, in order to preserve you all from harm. I will claim to be staying in the hospital...and use this chance to slip away..."''
:''"Mimi, could you give this to <player>? I am about to embark on a dangerous investigation. I must venture upon this road alone, in order to preserve you all from harm. I will claim to be staying in the hospital...and use this chance to slip away..."''
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======Chapter 5: A Fiery Woman and the Truth Revealed======
======Chapter 5: A Fiery Woman and the Truth Revealed======
;[[Lysandre Labs]]
;[[Lysandre Labs]]
*After the player has defeated Essentia three times
*After the player has defeated Essentia three times
:''"That is enough."''
:''"That is enough."''
:([[Xerosic]] wants to know why they're here.)
:''"Mimi is a {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon. It is only natural that it could find the friend to whom it has opened its heart."''
:''"Mimi is a {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon. It is only natural that it could find the friend to whom it has opened its heart."''
:''"That may have been true had we forced our way onto the property. However, all we did was step into a wide-open elevator. Notwithstanding that, <player> is the partner of the great Looker! Were {{tt|he|Is the player is a boy}}/{{tt|she|If the player is a girl}} in trouble, I would follow to the highest heights and the fathomless depths!"''
:(Xerosic accuses them of trespassing.)
:''"That may have been true had we forced our way onto the property. However, all we did was step into a wide-open elevator. Notwithstanding that, <player> is the partner of the great Looker! Were s/he in trouble, I would follow to the highest heights and the fathomless depths!"''
:(Xerosic orders Essentia to attack them all.)
:''"Stop this, Emma!"''
:''"Stop this, Emma!"''
:(Xerosic tells them it's useless because he controls Essentia.)
:''"Can you hear me, Emma?! If you can wake yourself, I know you can break free of that suit! Awaken! Open your eyes! Emma! EMMA!!"''
:''"Can you hear me, Emma?! If you can wake yourself, I know you can break free of that suit! Awaken! Open your eyes! Emma! EMMA!!"''
:(Essentia remains silent and then Mimi tries to reach her.)
:''"Mimi! Get back!"''
:''"Mimi! Get back!"''
:''"Ugh! <player>! You must go! Stop Emma for me!"''
:(Essentia screams, but Xerosic regains control.)
 
:''"Ugh! <Player>! You must go! Stop Emma for me!"''
*If spoken to before the battle with Essentia
*If spoken to before the battle with Essentia
:''"Stop Emma for me! {{tt|This|Healing the player's party}} is all I am able to do! Please aid me!"''
:''"Stop Emma for me! This is all I am able to do! Please aid me!"''
:(He heals the player's party.)


*After Essentia is defeated
*After Essentia is defeated
:''"There are no more Poké Balls! You must stop fighting!! EMMA!!!"''
:''"There are no more Poké Balls! You must stop fighting!! EMMA!!!"''
:(Essentia screams.)
:''"No... Emma! What can I do?!"''
:''"No... Emma! What can I do?!"''
:(Essentia screams again, and then Xerosic shuts down the remote control.)
:''"E-Emma!! Are you all right?!"''
:''"E-Emma!! Are you all right?!"''
:(Xerosic explains Emma was never in danger.)
:''"What?!"''
:''"What?!"''
:(Emma wakes up and notices everyone.)
:''"E-Emma... Are you...all right?"''
:''"E-Emma... Are you...all right?"''
:(Emma is confused, then remembers he's supposed to be in the hospital.)
:''"Uh... Ahem. N-no... You see...I got, uh, special permission to check myself out of the...hospital... I had to make sure you were OK, Emma. I had to see you, so I found out where you worked and came to find you."''
:''"Uh... Ahem. N-no... You see...I got, uh, special permission to check myself out of the...hospital... I had to make sure you were OK, Emma. I had to see you, so I found out where you worked and came to find you."''
:''"Naturally! Now, Emma, how about you go and get some dinner? I need to have a little grown-up talk with Dr. [[Xerosic]] here!"''
:(Emma is amazed he found her.)
 
:''"Naturally! Now, Emma, how about you go and get some dinner? I need to have a little grown-up talk with Dr. Xerosic here!"''
*After the player, Emma, and Mimi leave
:(Emma, Mimi, and the player leave.)
:''"That may be that...but... I think it's time you and I have a little chat, Dr. Xerosic."''
:''"That may be that...but... I think it's time you and I have a little chat, Dr. Xerosic."''


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* Alone with Xerosic
* Alone with Xerosic
:''"Ahem. Let us get down to it. I would like to straighten this out before Emma returns. Dr. Xerosic, could you please confirm one small thing for me? The criminal mastermind behind all these incidents was--you yourself?"''
:''"Ahem. Let us get down to it. I would like to straighten this out before Emma returns. Dr. Xerosic, could you please confirm one small thing for me? The criminal mastermind behind all these incidents was--you yourself?"''
:(Xerosic confirms it and that Emma has no responsibility.)
:''"That's how it is?"''
:''"That's how it is?"''
:(Xerosic says he's the only one who should be arrested.)
:''"Ahem. For a minute, let's say I believe your statements--"''
:''"Ahem. For a minute, let's say I believe your statements--"''
:(Xerosic interrupts and praises Emma's character.)
:''"I hear you. Once I have everything in order, I will ask you to accompany me to the station. And that is all I have to say to you as Looker of the International Police. What I say to you now, I say as simply Mr. Looker, young Emma's guardian..."''
:''"I hear you. Once I have everything in order, I will ask you to accompany me to the station. And that is all I have to say to you as Looker of the International Police. What I say to you now, I say as simply Mr. Looker, young Emma's guardian..."''
:(Xerosic is curious.)
:''"Would you care to stay and visit a while longer with Emma and me? She seems to have grown quite fond of you, you know. We are about to have dinner together, and she was hoping you would join us. Ahem... I would like to wait until tomorrow, after she has enjoyed a last cheerful night, before I must tell her the truth."''
:''"Would you care to stay and visit a while longer with Emma and me? She seems to have grown quite fond of you, you know. We are about to have dinner together, and she was hoping you would join us. Ahem... I would like to wait until tomorrow, after she has enjoyed a last cheerful night, before I must tell her the truth."''
:(Xerosic is silent.)
:''"Dr. Xerosic..."''
:''"Dr. Xerosic..."''
:(Xerosic agrees.)


*In Looker's notebook
*In Looker's notebook
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* Initially alone with Xerosic
* Initially alone with Xerosic
:''"...Fine. If you really say that you returned all the Poké Balls that Essentia stole..."''
:''"...Fine. If you really say that you returned all the Poké Balls that Essentia stole..."''
:(Xerosic protests his cooperation and asks to be allowed a minute.)
:''"There is no minute to give you! Our train is about to depart!"''
:''"There is no minute to give you! Our train is about to depart!"''
:''"What? <player>! Wh-why are you here?!"''
:(The player enters.)
:''"What? <Player>! Wh-why are you here?!"''
:(Emma arrives and wants to know why he's leaving.)
:''"I...I'm sorry, Emma... But my letter explains everything. I work for the International Police! I am a globe-trotting, crime-fighting elite! Wherever there is a case, I must go! Justice awaits!"''
:''"I...I'm sorry, Emma... But my letter explains everything. I work for the International Police! I am a globe-trotting, crime-fighting elite! Wherever there is a case, I must go! Justice awaits!"''
:(Emma says she'll join the police if she has to.)
:''"Emma, I wish it could be like that. You can't come. It's not possible at all."''
:''"Emma, I wish it could be like that. You can't come. It's not possible at all."''
:(Emma protests that she's his assistant.)
:''"In fact, the time has come for you to graduate from being my assistant. As of this moment, I name you the new head of the Looker Bureau!"''
:''"In fact, the time has come for you to graduate from being my assistant. As of this moment, I name you the new head of the Looker Bureau!"''
:(Emma is surprised.)
:''"Listen to me, Emma. You were born and raised in this fair city. Every day of your life, you have been here. You are the only one who knows this city inside and out. No one else could do the things you can do for it! I pass my torch of brilliant detective-ing to you! Take my place, and keep protecting the peace of Lumiose City!"''
:''"Listen to me, Emma. You were born and raised in this fair city. Every day of your life, you have been here. You are the only one who knows this city inside and out. No one else could do the things you can do for it! I pass my torch of brilliant detective-ing to you! Take my place, and keep protecting the peace of Lumiose City!"''
:''"Emma, please. I must ask you to respect the necessity of my decision. <player> understands perfectly why I must go. It is the way of partners. {{tt|He|Is the player is a boy}}/{{tt|She|If the player is a girl}} is my partner. We understand each other."''
:(Emma asks the player to say something to Looker.)
:''"Emma, please. I must ask you to respect the necessity of my decision. <Player> understands perfectly why I must go. It is the way of partners. S/He is my partner. We understand each other."''
:(Mimi calls.)
:''"Oh, Mimi... Please don't make a sad face on my account. No matter where I go, our bonds will never change. You will be my dear friends from the Looker Bureau, always and forever."''
:''"Oh, Mimi... Please don't make a sad face on my account. No matter where I go, our bonds will never change. You will be my dear friends from the Looker Bureau, always and forever."''
:(Emma and Xerosic talk for a bit.)
:''"Everyone... I'm sorry, but... We are nearly out of time. Our train is due to depart."''
:''"Everyone... I'm sorry, but... We are nearly out of time. Our train is due to depart."''
:(Emma promises to forge ahead as the new head of the Bureau.)
:''"I leave it in your hands, Emma! I'll rest easy, knowing you're on the case!"''
:''"I leave it in your hands, Emma! I'll rest easy, knowing you're on the case!"''
:''"Ahem... <player>! Emma! Mimi! I entrust to you three the great task of protecting the peace of Lumiose City!"''
:(Xerosic tells Emma not to mess up.)
:''"Ahem... <Player>! Emma! Mimi! I entrust to you three the great task of protecting the peace of Lumiose City!"''
:(He walks past everyone.)
:''"Thank you for everything! Farewell, my friends!"''
:''"Thank you for everything! Farewell, my friends!"''