Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon: Here Comes The Hydroflames

Stakeout

Ampharos had decided to ask Dedenne to issue a Code Red Alert to everyone in the Expedition Society for meeting in the Crew Room, the reason he chose the Crew Room was because he had finally grown tired of having everyone gather at the lobby, he felt like a change of scenery could help him clear his thoughts and explain the situation better to the others. As the members started gathering in the Crew Room one by one. Some taking seats by the long table while others sat at the far end of the room where the smaller tables were.

"So," Ampharos said, he let out a small cough to clear his throat before continuing. "it appears we may have discovered a new lead thanks to Buizel's deduction."

"You're welcome." Buizel said. Patience turned behind and looked at the sea weasel Pokemon with a worried expression. He gave the fire fox Pokemon a reassuring nod, indicating that he was alright.

"Krookodile," Ampharos continued. "an outlaw who resides near Lively Town is suspected to be involved in the turning to stone incidents or is the culprit we have been looking for."

"If that's the case what are we waiting for? Let's go arrest him already!" Gadget exclaimed, her hands slamming hard on the table.

"Patience, Gadget. Uh... not you, Patience." Ampharos said, as he looked at the fire fox Pokemon at the far end of the table, who gave an unamused look in return. Ian, whom was next to her was trying his best to contain a laugh. "Ahem, anyway, with that said, we're going to need to perform a stakeout of Krookodile's home, we need to know more before we can make any arrests. Ian, Glaceon, I want you two to handle this task."

"What? Why me?" Glaceon asked, confused with the Expedition Society's chief decision. "I'm a doctor, not a spy."

"Well, I don't mean to offend the others, but the other members aren't exactly known for their... subtlety." Ampharos said as he turned his head to look at Archen and Bunnelby, who were sitting a few seats ahead of him.

"It was an accident!" Archen raised his hands in defense. "I didn't know my Bulldoze would destroy the entire cave system!"

"I tried to warn you." Bunnelby mumbled.

Ian was curious about the whole banter with Archen and Bunnelby, as well as the expedition they went on that Ampharos mentioned. Perhaps he should ask them one day.

"With that said, the two of you should get going." Ampharos ordered. "Krookodile's house is about a kilometer northeast of Lively Town. You would know it's his by the very unkept house in the middle of the forest."

"Let's go." Ian sat as he gave Faith a slight nudge to gain her attention. The fresh snow Pokemon nodded and got up from her chair as the two left the Crew Room. When the two were far enough from the other members hearing them, the two stopped and turned to face each other.

"Are you sure you're up for this Faith?" Ian asked with a concerned expression.

"I'll be fine." She replied. "It's just a stakeout, I can handle myself."

"I don't doubt that, but this is a potentially dangerous criminal we're dealing with." Ian grabbed Faith by the shoulders, the coldness of her fur slightly shook Ian once more. "I'm... I'm just worried we'll both be in danger and... your safety is just as important as mine."

Faith gave the mudfish Pokemon a wink and stuck her tongue out at him playfully.

"This girl can handle herself." She said, the Expedition Society doctor then reached out a hand and poked Ian softly on the nose. "If I can't, I have a strong Mudkip that I can rely to help me."

Ian nodded and gave Faith a slight smile. "You can count on me, now let's get going, we best get this done before the end of the night."

"Right."