I'll make my own future

The shards are only a small part of what they wanted here. Information was valuable and Exceed were skilled in acquiring knowledge. It's very possible that they can further understand Laquium itself by studying the location.

"Commendable," he scoffed. "But regardless of what you think of us, it does not concern me."

Though Briar's pride and research leading to the creation of the prism inside the Terrarium so that Terastilization was possible would prove to be a difficult hurdle.

Tell why she would have a reason to demand removal? A chess piece that Celeste would rather keep to herself unless absolutely necessary. Even why she was here was up to question to him.

He is not entitled to that information.

Celeste opened her bag to get a journal she had kept with her at all times, flipping through its pages to find exactly what she needed.

You're burning up. Don't argue with me. Get back in bed.

I made soup. It's not great. Eat it anyway.

You should have called me the moment you started feeling like this.

Stop trying to get up. There is nothing on this earth that needs you upright right now.

I found three blankets and a hot water bottle. Pick your combination.

You look terrible. I mean that with so much love.

Let me take your temperature. Stop being difficult about the thermometer.

I cancelled everything. Don't apologize. I wanted to be here.

You fell asleep mid-sentence. I stayed anyway. I hope that's okay.

Drink the tea. Yes, all of it. I'll make more.

I've been checking on you every hour. You keep telling me to go home. I keep not going.

Your voice sounds awful. Rest it. We can talk tomorrow.

I'm not going anywhere. Stop thanking me for staying.

You hate being taken care of. I know. Do it for me anyway.

The fever broke. I don't think you know how relieved I am right now.

Sleep. I'll be right here. I'll wake you up if anything changes.

I brought your favourite thing from the place on the corner. Don't cry. Please don't cry.

You're a terrible patient and somehow I still want to be the one doing this.

I know you think you're being a burden. You are not a burden.

Let me sit with you. I don't need to talk. I just don't want you to be alone.

You tried to make your own tea and you could barely stand up. Sit down. I've got it.

I've seen you strong. This doesn't make you weak. It just makes you human.

You smell like fever and you still somehow look like everything to me.

Lay your head here. Right here. I've got nowhere I need to be.

I brought every movie you've ever mentioned. We have time.

You're mumbling in your sleep. I'm not going to tell you what you said.

I changed the sheets while you were in the shower. Don't make it weird.

You need to eat something real. I know you don't want to. Eat something real.

I've been sitting in this chair for four hours. I'd do it four more.

Stop apologizing for being sick. People get sick. Let me help you.

Your hands are cold. Give them here. I'll warm them up.

I found the medicine in the back of the cabinet. Take it. All of it. Don't negotiate.

You're not inconveniencing me. Taking care of you is exactly where I want to be.

I didn't know you got like this when you were sick. Softer. I like knowing this about you.

You asked for me. Out of everyone, you asked for me. I haven't stopped thinking about that.

The heating pad is on the lowest setting. Tell me if you need it warmer.

I'm not leaving until your temperature is normal. Make your peace with that.

You cried a little when the soup was too hot to eat yet. I pretended not to notice.

I've never seen you let anyone take care of you before. I'm honoured. I mean that.

Your hair is a mess. Can I? Is that okay? Let me just — there.

You keep saying you're fine every time I check and you are so obviously not fine.

This is the third night in a row. I'm not going anywhere. Stop looking at me like that.

You're delirious and still trying to be funny. It's working. Please stop, I'm worried about you.

I learned how to make your mother's recipe. It took three attempts. Don't tell her.

There's nowhere I'd rather be than right here, even like this. Especially like this.

You always take care of everyone else. Just this once, let someone take care of you.

I left the light on in the hall in case you woke up scared. I remember you mentioned that once.

"Research. That is all. We have acquired much already, and are going to continue our efforts. After all, we are a company of science. So I can assure you our work is for the benefit of us all."

Spinel only shrugged, placing the crystal handed to him into his pocket.

"I highly doubt that. You've most likely been mislead by our enemies, who seek to ruin our good name. It doesn't surprise me. However, you'll find our company's reputation is impeccable, and our products are safe."

They are looking into the location's relation to the Terastal phenomenon, but as they continue, they are discovering even more topics of interest. As such, Spinel doesn't plan to ever leave it alone.

"Have you heard of what we, at Exceed, like to say?"

"We are here to help people, and Pokemon alike. I take that very seriously. And uncovering the secrets here is important. So, no, we shall not leave."

That says something if he refuses to try above ground and went head first to the one and only restricted area of the region for Tera Shards.

They? Who in the world is he meaning by 'they'?

Her expression switched to a rather deadpan one at the idea that someone had to convince her to believe in something.

"Then let's get going." Soyi nods to Celeste. Of course, as soon as the two of them were heading down the elevator, Soyi would lean against the back wall in contemplation.

"I don't remember Gene's Terapagos having a name--and I've seen it for myself during my last trek to the Underdepths. So either there are some interdimensional shenanigans going on, or there's more than one Terapagos in the Underdepths.

Of course, I also had a few people with me during my first trip down, and I spent a good chunk of it wondering how the Terastal energy of the place would affect a Chosen. But maybe when there are a lot less priorities on our plates, I'd like to chat with Alexandrite and learn more about them. That way, I can compare that to what I know of the last Terapagos I've seen.

He wants a conversation with Alexandrite? That isn't too surprising with everything they had all dealt with; though said figure didn't make himself physically known. Only using Celeste as a way to communicate. Seeing that his appearance was not necessary, and probably because of what that group consisted of too.

Upon stepping out of the elevator, Celeste's hand guided over to the tables. "This is all that's down here. There isn't any other kind of research done any further."

She gave some thought about other Terapagoses. "Probably. The Pokedex itself states there's only a few left due to tectonic movements; though how many more I wouldn't know. Alexandrite would."