Madrone's mood is contagious; even Caspar smiles a little at Tepig's antics. Although he's clearly relieved when all of them head out through the back of the mansion and the piglet loses interest in his shoelaces, instead rooting around in the snow for grass or other hidden goodies.

"I will," Adia promises the professor. She smiles when Rowlet hops alongside her, content to stay close to her companions instead of flying off. "I haven't explored those areas of the Wilds, I'm curious to see which pokémon live there."

Caspar, as usual, looks a little less eager. "Is that safe?" he asks Madrone. "I was told that the anti-violence field isn't as stable in the Wilds."